CLARK COUNTY CLARK COUNTY DEPARTMENT PUBLIC DEPARTMENT PUBLIC

WORKSWORKSConstruction Management Construction Management

QUALITY PROGRAMQUALITY PROGRAM

QUALITY CONTROLQUALITY CONTROLQUALITY ASSURANCEQUALITY ASSURANCE

INDEPENDENT ASSURANCEINDEPENDENT ASSURANCE

QUALITYQUALITY --Quality Control--Quality Control is the responsibility of the is the responsibility of the

primary installer or fabricator of the material; primary installer or fabricator of the material; they are the experts in what they build.they are the experts in what they build.

--Quality Assurance--Quality Assurance is the oversight by the is the oversight by the agency of the Quality Control; they want to agency of the Quality Control; they want to receive what is specified. receive what is specified. Uses verified QC testing and inspection as acceptance Uses verified QC testing and inspection as acceptance

(like when observing the production of a car you want to (like when observing the production of a car you want to buy )buy )

--Independent Assurance--Independent Assurance is the responsibility is the responsibility of the agency to ensure QA and QC are verifiableof the agency to ensure QA and QC are verifiable Make sure QC and QA testing are compatible and Make sure QC and QA testing are compatible and

consistentconsistent

Contractor Quality ControlContractor Quality Control Sections 111 thru 117 and websiteSections 111 thru 117 and website

111 Administration- General111 Administration- General Gives overview of programGives overview of program

Check to see Responsible Person in Charge and Check to see Responsible Person in Charge and Quality Control Coordinator; both required or only Quality Control Coordinator; both required or only oneone

See exceptions (inspector separate from foreman)See exceptions (inspector separate from foreman) Contractor responsible for the Quality of the work. Contractor responsible for the Quality of the work. Owner oversight and verification of Contractor is Owner oversight and verification of Contractor is

acceptance.acceptance. 112 QC Administration112 QC Administration

Organization structure based on 113Organization structure based on 113 DocumentationDocumentation

Contractor responsibleContractor responsible

Contractor Quality ControlContractor Quality Control 112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued)

112.04 Documentation112.04 Documentation Be legible, identifiable, and retrievable.Be legible, identifiable, and retrievable. Protected in a manner to prevent damage, Protected in a manner to prevent damage,

deterioration, or loss.deterioration, or loss. Readily available for review within 4 hours.Readily available for review within 4 hours. Retain documents until transmitted to the Engineer Retain documents until transmitted to the Engineer

at substantial completion at substantial completion FilingFiling

Section has list of requirementsSection has list of requirements Submittal procedureSubmittal procedure

Logging and Submission ProcessLogging and Submission Process

Contractor Quality ControlContractor Quality Control 112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued)

Submittal procedureSubmittal procedure Reviewing Returned SubmittalsReviewing Returned Submittals

No exceptions taken No exceptions taken With Corrections Noted With Corrections Noted Amend and Resubmit Amend and Resubmit Rejected Rejected

Deficiency trackingDeficiency tracking Deficient WorkDeficient Work

work that is not in accordance with Contract work that is not in accordance with Contract Documents Documents

it can be readily correctedit can be readily corrected

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued)

Deficiency trackingDeficiency tracking Deficient WorkDeficient Work

Non-Conforming Work (non-compliance) Non-Conforming Work (non-compliance) A Deficiency which cannot be readily correctedA Deficiency which cannot be readily corrected For example, concrete compressive strengths For example, concrete compressive strengths

being below specification, or Field soils density being below specification, or Field soils density test being below specification and no longer test being below specification and no longer accessible. accessible.

Informational TestsInformational Tests Determine the amount of effort necessary to Determine the amount of effort necessary to

provide work that complies with the Contract provide work that complies with the Contract Documents Documents

Need to notify ahead of time if want to use for Need to notify ahead of time if want to use for acceptanceacceptance

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Deficiency trackingDeficiency tracking Deficient WorkDeficient Work

When found and resolved same day, do not listWhen found and resolved same day, do not list Deficiency ReportingDeficiency Reporting

At minimumAt minimum Weekly ReviewWeekly Review Before the Weekly Progress Meeting, review Before the Weekly Progress Meeting, review

the Deficiency Tracking Log for outstanding the Deficiency Tracking Log for outstanding Deficiencies.Deficiencies.

Generate a summary of outstanding Generate a summary of outstanding deficiencies including status of each.deficiencies including status of each.

Deliver the Summary at the Weekly MeetingDeliver the Summary at the Weekly Meeting

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Deficiency trackingDeficiency tracking Deficiency ResolutionDeficiency Resolution

Resolution by Contractor, not EngineerResolution by Contractor, not Engineer Engineer can disapprove the resolution Engineer can disapprove the resolution Resolution must be reviewed by a contractor PEResolution must be reviewed by a contractor PE

112.05 Conflict Resolution Process 112.05 Conflict Resolution Process 24 hrs for position 5 24 hrs for position 5 Quality Control

Inspector 48 hrs for position 348 hrs for position 3 Responsible Person-

in-Charge 96 hrs for position 1 96 hrs for position 1 Contractor Principal

Representative

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112.05 CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS 33rdrd party testing party testing Agreed by contractor and engineerAgreed by contractor and engineer Costs for 3Costs for 3rdrd party party

112.06 CERTIFICATION, MATERIAL DELIVERY, 112.06 CERTIFICATION, MATERIAL DELIVERY, TRACKINGTRACKING Logs see section 115,116Logs see section 115,116 Complete the Materials Delivery documentation. Complete the Materials Delivery documentation.

REMEMBER ON LPA PROJECTS, BUY AMERICA CLAUSEREMEMBER ON LPA PROJECTS, BUY AMERICA CLAUSE Track materials until incorporation into the work.Track materials until incorporation into the work. Ensure that all materials are noted on the Materials Ensure that all materials are noted on the Materials

Tracking Log.Tracking Log. Resolve certification problems.Resolve certification problems.

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued)

112.07 ACTIVITY CARDS AND 112.07 ACTIVITY CARDS AND CONTROL MEASURES (Form CCPW CONTROL MEASURES (Form CCPW QC-103)QC-103) RPC to ensure in conformance with RPC to ensure in conformance with

section 114section 114 Section 1 Actual Work PerformedSection 1 Actual Work Performed

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued)

Section 2 Deficiency CheckSection 2 Deficiency Check

Section 3 Inspection ItemsSection 3 Inspection Items

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued) Section 4 – Testing & SamplingSection 4 – Testing & Sampling

Table 1 on webTable 1 on web

Test turn-a-round important! $100 per day deduction for late testsTest turn-a-round important! $100 per day deduction for late tests Need appropriate documentation for various lifts, use stations, lift Need appropriate documentation for various lifts, use stations, lift

elevations. elevations. Use the materials & sample tracking log.Use the materials & sample tracking log. Sequential test numbering for entire projectSequential test numbering for entire project

Section 5- RemarksSection 5- Remarks Section 6- Sign-OffSection 6- Sign-Off

112 QC Administration 112 QC Administration (continued)(continued)

Testing & SamplingTesting & Sampling List potential testing for the projectList potential testing for the project

Log from inspection of Asphalt ConcreteLog from inspection of Asphalt Concrete

112 QC Administration 112 QC Administration (continued)(continued)

Concrete Placement logConcrete Placement log

112 QC Administration 112 QC Administration (continued)(continued)

Sample Tracking LogSample Tracking Log Attach lab testsAttach lab tests

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued) 112.08 DAILY REPORTING

Activity card completed and attach:Activity card completed and attach: Field TestsField Tests Inspection reports (CCPW QC-100)Inspection reports (CCPW QC-100) Inspection forms (see Inspection forms (see

http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/public_works/Pages/http://www.accessclarkcounty.com/depts/public_works/Pages/qa.aspxqa.aspx ) )

112.09112.09 MONTHLY REPORTINGMONTHLY REPORTING Summary of QC performedSummary of QC performed Include quantity and amount of testingInclude quantity and amount of testing Cover letter attest that the month has been reviewedCover letter attest that the month has been reviewed

Indicate short falls in testing, quality and other pertinent Indicate short falls in testing, quality and other pertinent itemsitems

State resolution actions in letter or being resolvedState resolution actions in letter or being resolved Material resolution to be reviewed and stamped by an Material resolution to be reviewed and stamped by an

engineerengineer

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112.09112.09 MONTHLY REPORTINGMONTHLY REPORTING Submitted using in part or whole:Submitted using in part or whole:

CD-RomCD-Rom Word processing documentsWord processing documents SpectraqestSpectraqest Or combinationOr combination In format in the sectionIn format in the section

112.10112.10 FINAL REPORTINGFINAL REPORTING Same as previous, but shall not be submitted Same as previous, but shall not be submitted

until all discrepancies and non-conformances until all discrepancies and non-conformances have been resolved, including the close-out have been resolved, including the close-out audit.audit.

Testing shortfalls will have fees assignedTesting shortfalls will have fees assigned

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued) 112.11112.11 QC AUDITING PROCEDURESQC AUDITING PROCEDURES

Project over 90 calendar days, no audit neededProject over 90 calendar days, no audit needed Items:Items:

Advanced Notification Cards Logs - 24-hour notice being Advanced Notification Cards Logs - 24-hour notice being givengiven

Pre-Activity Meetings LogsPre-Activity Meetings Logs Activity Cards Logs - accurate, correct, and complete on a Activity Cards Logs - accurate, correct, and complete on a

daily basisdaily basis Materials tracking logMaterials tracking log Sampling and Testing completed with tracking information Sampling and Testing completed with tracking information

and resultsand results Record dwg’s are being updated monthlyRecord dwg’s are being updated monthly QC documentation and overall program is being QC documentation and overall program is being

implemented effectivelyimplemented effectively Documentation for resolution of Deficiencies/Non-Documentation for resolution of Deficiencies/Non-

Conformances Logs correct and completeConformances Logs correct and complete Written document with checklistWritten document with checklist

Follow-up audit for corrections within one weekFollow-up audit for corrections within one week

112 QC Administration (continued)112 QC Administration (continued)

112.12 QC112.12 QC PROGRAM REVISIONSPROGRAM REVISIONS Changes in proceduresChanges in procedures FormsForms Organization Organization Need approval of engineerNeed approval of engineer

113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION

Basic chain of commandBasic chain of command Position 1 - Contractor Principal RepresentativePosition 1 - Contractor Principal Representative

Owner or representative Owner or representative Position 2 - Professional Engineer (PE)Position 2 - Professional Engineer (PE) Position 3 - Responsible Person-in-Charge (RPC)Position 3 - Responsible Person-in-Charge (RPC)

Superintendent levelSuperintendent level Position 4 - Quality Control Coordinator (QCC)Position 4 - Quality Control Coordinator (QCC) Position 5 - Quality Control Inspector (QCI)Position 5 - Quality Control Inspector (QCI) Positions 6 - Quality Control Field Technician Positions 6 - Quality Control Field Technician

(QCFT)(QCFT) Positions 7 - Quality Control Lab Technician (QCLT)Positions 7 - Quality Control Lab Technician (QCLT)

All positions need resumes submittedAll positions need resumes submitted

113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION 113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION (cont)(cont)

Responsible Person-in-Charge (RPC) Responsible Person-in-Charge (RPC) Responsible for the workResponsible for the work Min 8 yrs in type of constructionMin 8 yrs in type of construction Stop work authorityStop work authority

QC Laboratory EngineerQC Laboratory Engineer Min 5 years experience construction experienceMin 5 years experience construction experience Nevada PENevada PE

Quality Control Coordinator (QCC) Quality Control Coordinator (QCC) Ensures that the documents are coordinated to Ensures that the documents are coordinated to

all levels of the project all levels of the project Min 2 yrs experience or resumeMin 2 yrs experience or resume

113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION 113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION (cont)(cont)

Inspectors or foremen (if acting Inspectors or foremen (if acting inspector per section 111)inspector per section 111) Min 3 years experienceMin 3 years experience

Must submit form (Tables 1 thru 7)Must submit form (Tables 1 thru 7) One form per individualOne form per individual

Inspections and persons Inspections and persons MUSTMUST also also be identified during pre-activity mtgbe identified during pre-activity mtg

113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION 113 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION (cont)(cont)

LaboratoriesLaboratories AASHTO AMRL/CCRL accredited AASHTO AMRL/CCRL accredited

Must be maintain throughout projectMust be maintain throughout project Subject to non-paymentSubject to non-payment

ID all labs usedID all labs used

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES 114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES 114.04 INSPECTION PROCESS114.04 INSPECTION PROCESS

Shall have experienceShall have experience PRE-ACTIVITY MEETINGS PRE-ACTIVITY MEETINGS

First start of any bid item work, or after long First start of any bid item work, or after long period of in-activityperiod of in-activity

Meet with all involvedMeet with all involved Meet at location of workMeet at location of work Setup by contractor but Engineer may ask for Setup by contractor but Engineer may ask for

oneone RPC facilitatesRPC facilitates Provide documentation, follow listProvide documentation, follow list RPC, QC & QA Inspectors, foremenRPC, QC & QA Inspectors, foremen

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION CARDS ADVANCE NOTIFICATION CARDS Use form on websiteUse form on website

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

QUALITY CONTROL ACTIVITY CARD QUALITY CONTROL ACTIVITY CARD PROCESS PROCESS

Section 1 – Actual Work Performed Section 1 – Actual Work Performed Section 2 – Deficiency Check Section 2 – Deficiency Check

If none, initialIf none, initial If exists, note in row and log numberIf exists, note in row and log number

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

Section 3 – Item/Material for Inspection Section 3 – Item/Material for Inspection For inspections of work in Section 1For inspections of work in Section 1 QC initial & dateQC initial & date Minimum one day advance notification for QAMinimum one day advance notification for QA If QA cannot inspect, note it then continue the If QA cannot inspect, note it then continue the

workwork Attach inspection forms to cardAttach inspection forms to card

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

Section 4 – Testing and Sampling Section 4 – Testing and Sampling Requirements Requirements

Used for documenting work in Section 1Used for documenting work in Section 1 RPC indicate actual testsRPC indicate actual tests Indicate amount of material that could be testedIndicate amount of material that could be tested Amount of tests based on Table I frequencyAmount of tests based on Table I frequency

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

SAMPLING AND TESTING SAMPLING AND TESTING Table I on websiteTable I on website Density tests to be clearly marked with paintDensity tests to be clearly marked with paint

FINAL INSPECTION(S) AND TESTING FINAL INSPECTION(S) AND TESTING Ensure all deficiencies are corrected and Ensure all deficiencies are corrected and

documenteddocumented

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

HOLD POINT PROCESSES HOLD POINT PROCESSES Defined on websiteDefined on website Used for work stop for inspectionUsed for work stop for inspection Contractor can add hold pointsContractor can add hold points Shall not proceed with workShall not proceed with work

MATERIAL SOURCES MATERIAL SOURCES Delivery onsite inspected by Contractor and Delivery onsite inspected by Contractor and

EngineerEngineer Source inspection performed as required by Source inspection performed as required by

contractcontract

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

ELEVATION REFERENCESELEVATION REFERENCES Elevations minus from one of gradesElevations minus from one of grades Example: Finish Grade Aggregate Base Example: Finish Grade Aggregate Base

minus 0.5 feet or FGAB-0.5' minus 0.5 feet or FGAB-0.5'

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

114.05 FIELD PROBLEM 114.05 FIELD PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING IDENTIFICATION AND REPORTING PROCESSPROCESS Read the procedure for each Read the procedure for each

Non-quality personnelNon-quality personnel Testing techTesting tech QC inspectorQC inspector

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

114.06 TRACKING RESPONSIBILITY 114.06 TRACKING RESPONSIBILITY RPC shall track discrepancy on the RPC shall track discrepancy on the

activity cardactivity card Compare to logCompare to log

Ensure all resolvedEnsure all resolved

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

114.08114.08 INSPECTION REPORTSINSPECTION REPORTS Use form CCPW QC-100 or similar Use form CCPW QC-100 or similar

approved by the Engineerapproved by the Engineer Full-time documented inspectionFull-time documented inspection Oversight writing shall includeOversight writing shall include

Observation of Quality Control and Quality Observation of Quality Control and Quality Assurance testsAssurance tests

Review or spot check of proceduresReview or spot check of procedures

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

Evaluation of project controls Evaluation of project controls CoordinationCoordination Review all field and lab test data Review all field and lab test data

Written inspection report to include:Written inspection report to include: Date including the year.Date including the year. Weather conditions; cloudy, rain, etc.Weather conditions; cloudy, rain, etc. Temperature – high and low (the web site Temperature – high and low (the web site

wunderground.com is a good resource).wunderground.com is a good resource).

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Wind velocity and direction (approximate).Wind velocity and direction (approximate). Total calendar days.Total calendar days. Contractors and Subcontractor’s working Contractors and Subcontractor’s working

hours.hours. Specify work activities performed on that Specify work activities performed on that

day/week The work in progress.day/week The work in progress. Pay Quantities for the day’s activities.Pay Quantities for the day’s activities. Note any unusual situations encountered, Note any unusual situations encountered,

such as accidents, damages to vehicles or to such as accidents, damages to vehicles or to the project, unusual material (bentonite, the project, unusual material (bentonite, etc.), or anything that you would bring to the etc.), or anything that you would bring to the attention of others. attention of others.

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

Important calls,Important calls, Conversations, Conversations, Verbal discussions with Engineer relative to the Verbal discussions with Engineer relative to the

work, including any. instructions or suggestions work, including any. instructions or suggestions from the Engineer.from the Engineer.

Communication with the property owners.Communication with the property owners. Official visitors and their recommendations; official Official visitors and their recommendations; official

visitors may include FHWA, Central. Office visitors may include FHWA, Central. Office Personnel, Region Personnel.Personnel, Region Personnel.

Major equipment.Major equipment. Sizable work forces being moved onto or away from Sizable work forces being moved onto or away from

the job.the job. General locations where equipment is working, not General locations where equipment is working, not

working, and/or idle for repairs.working, and/or idle for repairs. Material rejected and reason.Material rejected and reason.

114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES114 INSPECTION PROCEDURES(cont)(cont)

Substandard materials and justification.Substandard materials and justification. Any phase shut down, justification and by Any phase shut down, justification and by

whom.whom. Time spent with Engineer on disputable Time spent with Engineer on disputable

items of work.items of work. Describe any delays and duration.Describe any delays and duration. Progress of surveying and staking.Progress of surveying and staking. Deviations and corrective action taken.Deviations and corrective action taken. Traffic Control.Traffic Control. Changes to Plans.Changes to Plans. Project personnel.Project personnel. Contractor Inspector signature and title Contractor Inspector signature and title

INDEPENDENT INDEPENDENT ASSURANCEASSURANCE

Independent Assurance TestingIndependent Assurance Testing

Verifies visually Verifies visually Care Custody and ControlCare Custody and Control

Verifies QC and QA testing Verifies QC and QA testing procedures procedures 3-way split, IA retain one, only QA/QC 3-way split, IA retain one, only QA/QC

testingtesting If test by IA are required If test by IA are required

Use 3Use 3rdrd sample sample

General Responsibilities IA General Responsibilities IA Testers Testers

IA unit is responsible for auditing IA unit is responsible for auditing field testers by :field testers by : Performing visual audits, Performing visual audits, Direct the splitting material samples Direct the splitting material samples Maintaining testing consistency Maintaining testing consistency Verifying that all testing personnel Verifying that all testing personnel

possess the necessary qualifications possess the necessary qualifications Performing inspections on QA and Performing inspections on QA and

QC labs QC labs

General Responsibilities of IAGeneral Responsibilities of IA FHWA Area Engineers may collaborate FHWA Area Engineers may collaborate

in sampling and testingin sampling and testing QA and/or QC testers sampling in the QA and/or QC testers sampling in the

presence of and at the locations by IA presence of and at the locations by IA testertester

QA and QC Equipment EvaluationQA and QC Equipment Evaluation Lab inspectionsLab inspections

QA and QC Equipment QA and QC Equipment EvaluationEvaluation

IA shall evaluate the QC and QA IA shall evaluate the QC and QA laboratory and field equipment laboratory and field equipment

Calibrated per the AASHTO AMRL-Calibrated per the AASHTO AMRL-CCRL calibration frequency CCRL calibration frequency

Be performed during the laboratory Be performed during the laboratory audit, beginning of project, audit, beginning of project,

Recorded on the audit form Recorded on the audit form (Appendix A) (Appendix A)

QA and QC Personnel QA and QC Personnel EvaluationEvaluation

IA is responsible for the split sample IA is responsible for the split sample program program Split Samples 3-way splits, but 3Split Samples 3-way splits, but 3rdrd for for

retain onlyretain only IA retain custody until given to QA or QCIA retain custody until given to QA or QC Split samples and tests on the following Split samples and tests on the following

materials:materials: Select Borrow , Selected Material , Granular Select Borrow , Selected Material , Granular

and Drain Backfill ,and Drain Backfill ,

QA and QC Personnel QA and QC Personnel EvaluationEvaluation

Base Aggregates, Concrete Aggregates, Base Aggregates, Concrete Aggregates, Aggregates for Plantmix Bituminous Surface, Aggregates for Plantmix Bituminous Surface,

and UTACS and UTACS Concrete Concrete Plantmix Bituminous Surface Plantmix Bituminous Surface UTACSUTACS

Reporting Procedures Reporting Procedures

QA QC data given to IA for QA QC data given to IA for tabulation onto one formtabulation onto one form

CCPW form IA-001- Compaction CurveCCPW form IA-001- Compaction Curve CCPW form IA-003 2-way or 3 way split CCPW form IA-003 2-way or 3 way split

samples- Use for QA and QC sample samples- Use for QA and QC sample comparisonscomparisons

Reporting ProceduresReporting Procedures

CCPW form IA-004- Audit Report CCPW form IA-004- Audit Report Form for Concrete Aggregates Form for Concrete Aggregates

CCPW form IA 005, Audit Report CCPW form IA 005, Audit Report Form of Concrete Tests Form of Concrete Tests

CCPW form IA-006- Visual Audit Form CCPW form IA-006- Visual Audit Form for QC and QA Laboratories for QC and QA Laboratories

CCPW form IA-008- Lab Inspection CCPW form IA-008- Lab Inspection Report Report

Bid Number: ____________________ Project Title: ________________________________ Laboratory:_____________________________________ Address: ______________________________________ Date:__________________________ Auditor: ______________________________

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1. Quality Manual (QM) AASHTO R18, Section 5.1 a. Does the Laboratory maintain a quality manual? b. Does each document indicate its preparation or revision date? c. Is the QM available for use by laboratory staff?

2. Laboratory Management (Section 5.2) a. Does the laboratory have an individual with overall responsibility for technical operation of the laboratory? Name:____________________________ Title:____________________________ b. Does the laboratoroy have a knowledgeable alternate assigned? Name:____________________________ Title:____________________________ c. For CCPW projects, are the primary and alternate Lab Managers NAQTC certified? d. Does the Lab Manager ensure only NAQTC certified technicians perform CCPW testing?

3. Equipment Calibration and Verification (Sections 5.4 & 5.8) a. Is "Out-of-Service" equipment clearly identified? b. Is newly acquired test equipment calibrated or verified prior to use when no manufacturer certification is provided? c. Are all applicable calibration and verification records and procedures adequate? (See Tables 1,2,3,4, and 5 AASHTO R18)

4. Proficiency Sample Testing and Records (Section 5.5 & 5.10) a. Is laboratory currently participating in the AMRL proficiency sample programs applicable to work performed for Clark County? b. Does the laboratory retain copies of all corrective action letters from final proficiency sample reports? c. Is the laboratory accredited for all tests methods?

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