Contractor Quality Control Plan

Hem Neopane Project Engineer Louisville District - Wright Patterson Area Office 16 December 2024.

[Audio] This presentation contain following Topics; The Quality Control Plan, Quality Control Plan Components, Review and Acceptance – QCP, Flowchart, Chick List and Finally some Questions at end of Presentation..

[Audio] The PowerPoint slide describes the Quality Control (QC) Plan that a contractor must develop and implement for a construction project. Here's a breakdown of the key points: Foundation of Quality Work: The QC Plan serves as the essential framework for ensuring that the construction work meets the required standards of quality. Comprehensive, Detailed, and Logical: The QC Plan must be thorough and well-structured, addressing all necessary control procedures tailored to the specific project and contract requirements. Familiarity of the QC Manager: The QC Manager is responsible for overseeing quality control. They must fully understand the QC Plan to ensure that the project adheres to the required quality standards and that issues are addressed promptly. Submission and Approval: The QC Plan must be submitted to the Resident Management System (RMS) for review and approval by the Contracting Officer or their representatives. This ensures that the plan aligns with project requirements before construction begins. Interim and Final QC Plans: Initially, an interim QC plan can be submitted. This plan should include a general overview of the QC processes and details for upcoming work. However, a final QC plan must be submitted later within a specified timeline to provide more detailed and specific control measures for the entire project. Reference to Contract (Section 01 45 104.10 06): The specifics regarding the QC Plan, including requirements for submission, approval, and timelines, are outlined in Section 01 45 104.10 06 of the contract. This section provides further details on the QC process. In summary, the contractor's QC Plan ensures that all aspects of the project meet the required quality standards by establishing control procedures, ensuring oversight by a qualified QC Manager, and obtaining approval from the relevant authorities before construction starts..

[Audio] The PowerPoint slide outlines the key components of a Quality Control (QC) Plan: QC Organization: Define the QC structure, including an organizational chart and authority lines. Confirm that the QC staff will implement the three-phase control system. Names and Qualifications: Provide resumes and qualifications for each QC team member. The QC Manager and Alternate QC Manager must be employed by the prime contractor. Duties, Responsibilities, and Authorities of QC Personnel: List the QC tasks assigned to the prime contractor, subcontractors, offsite fabricators, and suppliers. Appointment Letters: Provide signed letters detailing the responsibilities of the CQC System Manager and granting sufficient authority to halt non-compliant work. The CQC System Manager will issue letters of direction to other QC representatives, outlining their duties, authority, and responsibilities, with copies sent to the Government. In short, the QC Plan must clearly define the organization, qualifications, roles, responsibilities, and authority of all personnel involved in quality control..

[Audio] The PowerPoint slide outlines the following components of a Quality Control Plan: Submittal Procedures: Define the process for scheduling, managing, reviewing, and approving submittals, according to LRL Section 01 33 00.00 06. An Initial Submittal Register lists all required submittals. QC personnel authorized to review and certify submittals are identified. These procedures ensure proper management and approval of submittals. Testing Plan and Log: Includes details on required tests, referencing specification paragraphs, frequency, and responsibility. Specifies procedures for notifying the Government in advance of test timings. Testing Laboratory Information: If using a commercial laboratory, the plan must include laboratory details, test methods, and accreditation requirements. Procedures for Construction Deficiencies/Rework: Lists steps to identify, record, and track deficiencies or rework items from identification to corrective action using the Resident Management System (RMS). Documentation Procedures: Includes procedures for creating and submitting reports, specifying formats for documentation. In summary, the QC Plan covers submittal management, testing requirements, handling construction deficiencies, and documentation procedures to ensure quality control throughout the project..

[Audio] The PowerPoint slide outlines key components of the Quality Control Plan: List of Definable Features of Work (DFOW): A DFOW is a specific task with distinct control requirements, separate from other tasks. At minimum, each specification section can be considered a DFOW, but there may be multiple DFOWs within a section. Procedures for Performing the Three Phases of Control: Preparatory Phase: Conducted before starting work on each DFOW. A checklist is used for this meeting, and safety is a key consideration. Initial Phase: Done at the start of each DFOW. This phase also uses a checklist, with safety being a priority. Follow-Up Phase: Daily checks to ensure ongoing compliance with contract requirements, with safety considered throughout. In short, the QC plan outlines how to manage distinct tasks (DFOWs) and the steps involved in the three core phases of control—Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up—each with a focus on safety..

[Audio] The PowerPoint slide outlines the Procedures for Completion Inspection in the Quality Control Plan: Completion Inspection: The QC Manager conducts a completion inspection, creating a "punch list" of non-conforming items. A second inspection ensures corrections are made, and the government is notified. All inspections and corrections are completed within the specified timeline. Project Completion Turnover Procedures: Includes the turnover of warranty information, operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals, system operation verification, and final system testing. Also involves instruction and training procedures, punch-out, and pre-final inspections with the Government. Final inspection includes the client's punch list, correction and verification of issues, turnover of extra materials and spare parts, keys, and completed as-built drawings. In short, the QC plan details the process for completing inspections, correcting non-conforming items, and properly turning over project documentation and materials..

[Audio] The Review and Acceptance process for the Quality Control Plan (QCP) involves: Review Participants: Typically includes the project engineer and QA personnel. Two Major Steps in the Review Process: Examine the QC Plan for project-specific requirements in the specifications. Determine feasibility of the QC Plan, requiring a strong understanding of contract requirements. Ensure Minimum Requirements Are Met: Review the proposed QC staffing and organization for compliance with contract specifications. Check if the contractor has provided names and qualifications of individuals responsible for each DFOW, tests, submittal controls, and reports. Ensure the QC Manager's authority and responsibilities are clearly defined. Confirm that the plan adequately controls all DFOWs..

[Audio] The Review and Acceptance process for the Quality Control Plan (QCP) ensures: QC Plan Requirements: The plan clearly assigns control and test duties, specifies individual roles, and outlines required tests and their frequency. It addresses procedures for processing submittals. Specifies which contractor (prime, subcontractor, offsite fabricator, or supplier) is responsible for each QC task. Ensures report forms include necessary features and reporting items. Acceptance of the QC Plan: The QCP is accepted via Letter Correspondence ("D" code in RMS). The Government reserves the right to require changes in the QC Plan or contractor operations to meet specified quality standards. If part of the plan isn't working after acceptance, the Government may request modifications..

Start COR Issue acceptance letter Contractor Resolve COR comments NO Contractor Prepare and submit COC plan CORfContractor Convene coordination meeting, record date in RMS COR Yes Unconditionaly acce CQC Plan? No COR Issue conditional acceptance letter Contractor Initiate construction. implement COP Contr. CQP change needed? Yes Contractor Submit proposed COP change COR. Accept? Yes Contractor Implement COP change, continue construction No COR Issue rejection letter Contractor Continue Construction PWPDT/staff File records per ES-OMS140 Contractor Resolve comments, correct and resubmit CQC Plan End.

[Audio] This Check list was pull from G-drive under Quality/QCP Plan..

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