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..

The Quality Control Plan. The Contractor’s QC Plan is the foundation of quality work, outlining essential control procedures for the project. It must be comprehensive, detailed, and Logical to meet contract requirements and project-specific factors. The QC Manager must be thoroughly familiar with the plan to ensure an effective quality control system. The QC Plan must be submitted to the Resident Management System (RMS), reviewed, and accepted by the Contracting Officer or their representatives before construction starts. An interim plan can be used initially, but it must include a general QC plan and details for the upcoming work. A final plan must be submitted within a specified time. See Section 01 45 104.10 06 of the contract for details..

Quality Control Plan Components. QC Organization – The QC organization must be defined, including a chart of the structure and authority. It should also confirm that the CQC staff will implement the three-phase control system. Names and Qualifications – The contractor must provide the names, qualifications (in resume format), and classifications of 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 – Provide a list of quality control activities assigned to the prime contractor, subcontractors, offsite fabricators, and suppliers. Appointment Letters – The firm shall provide signed copies of letters to the CQC System Manager, authorized by an official, outlining responsibilities and delegating sufficient authority to ensure effective performance, including the power to halt non-compliant work. The CQC System Manager will issue letters of direction to other quality control representatives, detailing their duties, authority, and responsibilities. Copies of these letters will be provided to the Government..

Quality Control Plan Components. The Submittal Procedures outline the steps for scheduling, managing, reviewing, and approving submittals, as per LRL Section 01 33 00.00 06. An Initial Submittal Register will list all required submittals. The QC personnel authorized to review and certify submittals prior to approval include [Name(s)]. These procedures ensure proper management and approval of all submittals. Testing Plan and Log – A testing plan and log that includes the tests required, referenced by the specification paragraph number requiring the test, the frequency, and the person responsible for each test. Any specifications that require giving advance notice to the Government of the times when tests will be conducted. Testing Laboratory Information – Testing is to be included in the QC Plan. If a commercial laboratory is to be used, the plan must indicate both the laboratory to be used and the test methods to be employed. Provide testing laboratory accreditation requirements Procedures to Complete Construction Deficiencies/Rework Items – A listing of the procedures to identify, record, and track construction deficiencies/rework items from identification through corrective action. (Resident Management System (RMS)). Documentation Procedures – Documentation procedures including proposed report formats.

Quality Control Plan Components. List of Definable Features of Work - A DFOW is a task which is separate and distinct from other tasks and has separate control requirements. As a minimum, each section of the specifications can be considered as a DFOW. However, there may be more than one definable feature under a section of the specifications. Procedures for Performing the Three Phases of Control - The Three Phases of Control are the core of the Construction Quality Management system. - Preparatory Phase. This phase shall be performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work. Use the preparatory phase checklist when conducting this phase meeting. Safety is a consideration. - Initial Phase. This phase must be accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. Use the initial phase checklist when conducting this phase meeting. Safety is a consideration. - Follow-Up Phase. Daily checks shall be performed to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements. Safety is a consideration..

Quality Control Plan Components. Procedures for Completion Inspection - The QC Manager will conduct a completion inspection, creating a "punch list" of non-conforming items. A second inspection will confirm corrections are made, and the government will be notified. All inspections and corrections will be completed within the specified timeline. The plan will also outline project completion turnover procedures. These may include:.

Review and Acceptance - QCP. Quality Control Plan Review Participants: Those who are normally involved in the review of the QC Plan are the project engineer and the QA personnel. Two Major Steps in the Review Process: Examination of the QC Plan for the project specific requirements in the specifications. Determination of the QC Plan's feasibility. This requires the reviewers to have a good working knowledge of contract requirements. Assure Minimum Requirements Are Met: Examine the proposed QC staffing and organization to ascertain if it complies with contract specifications. Determine if the contractor has provided the names and qualifications (in resume format) of the individual(s) responsible for QC of each DFOW, tests, submittal controls, and reports. Check that the level of authority and responsibility delegated to the contractor's QC Manager is clearly defined. Determine that the plan provides adequate control of the DFOWs.

Review and Acceptance - QCP. Assure that the QC Plan: clearly assigns individual control and test duties, defines the capacity in which individuals will be working, and indicates what tests are required and the frequency. Determine that the plan addresses the procedures for processing submittals. Check that the plan specifies which contractor (prime, subcontractor, offsite fabricator, or supplier) will be performing what portions of QC. Assure that report forms include required features and reporting items. Acceptance of the QC Plan The QCP is accepted via Letter Correspondence (“D” code in RMS) The Government always reserves the right to require necessary changes in the QC Plan and in contractor operations so as to obtain the specified quality. After the plan has been accepted, if some part of the plan isn't working, the Government may require changes to be made..

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.

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QUESTIONS. Establish level of workmanship must be accomplished in Initial Phase. Select True or False..

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