Appendix J

Construction Quality Control Plan

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Construction Quality Control Plan
River Mile 10.9 Removal Action at
Lower Passaic River Study Area
New Jersey
Revision 00
Prepared for
Cooperating Parties Group, Newark, New Jersey
November 2012

OneSouthMainStreet
Suite1100
Dayton,OH45402


Draft Construction Quality Control Plan
River Mile 10.9 Removal Action
at Lower Passaic River Study Area
New Jersey
Revision 00
Prepared for
Cooperating Parties Group, Newark, New Jersey
Prepared by

One South Main Street
Suite 1100
Dayton, OH 45402
Prepared/Approved By:
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Project Manager Date
Approved By:

Design Manager Date
Client Acceptance:

Date
Contents
Section Page
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AcronymsandAbbreviations...............................................................................................................................v
1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................11
1.1 ProjectBackground..........................................................................................................................11
1.2 ScopeofWork..................................................................................................................................11
1.3 ProjectObjectives............................................................................................................................12
1.4 PreMobilizationandMobilizationConstructionActivities.............................................................12
1.5 DocumentObjectivesandOrganization..........................................................................................13
2 OrganizationandResponsibilities........................................................................................................21
2.1 CooperatingPartiesGroup..............................................................................................................21
2.2 CH2MHILLPersonnel......................................................................................................................21
2.2.1 ProjectDeliveryLead..........................................................................................................21
2.2.2 ProjectManager.................................................................................................................21
2.2.3 QualityAssuranceManager................................................................................................22
2.2.4 ConstructionQualityManager...........................................................................................23
2.2.5 ConstructionManager........................................................................................................23
2.2.6 HealthandSafetyManager................................................................................................24
2.2.7 DesignQualityManager.....................................................................................................24
2.2.8 SeniorTechnicalConsultant...............................................................................................24
2.3 OutsideOrganizationsandSubcontractors.....................................................................................25
3 ConstructionQualityControl................................................................................................................31
3.1 ProceduresforPerformingtheThreePhasesofControl................................................................31
3.1.1 PreparatoryPhase..............................................................................................................31
3.1.2 InitialPhase.........................................................................................................................32
3.1.3 FollowupPhase.................................................................................................................33
3.2 CompletionInspection.....................................................................................................................33
3.2.1 PunchListInspection..........................................................................................................33
3.2.2 PreFinalInspection............................................................................................................33
3.2.3 FinalAcceptanceInspection...............................................................................................33
4 ProjectMeetings..................................................................................................................................41
4.1 PreconstructionMeeting.................................................................................................................41
4.2 CoordinationandMutualUnderstandingMeeting.........................................................................41
4.3 QualityControlMeeting..................................................................................................................41
5 QualityControlDocumentation...........................................................................................................51
5.1 ContractorProductionReport.........................................................................................................51
5.2 ContractorQualityControlReports.................................................................................................51
5.3 ProjectFiles......................................................................................................................................52
5.4 FieldDocumentationofOperatingProcedures...............................................................................53
5.5 FieldLogbook...................................................................................................................................53
5.6 ReportingandFieldDocumentation...............................................................................................53
6 ConstructionQualityControlSubmittals..............................................................................................61
7 ChangesandNonconformances...........................................................................................................71
7.1 Changes............................................................................................................................................71
7.2 Nonconformances/Deficiencies......................................................................................................71
CONTENTS, CONTINUED

Section Page
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8 NoncomplianceandCorrectiveActions................................................................................................81
9 References...........................................................................................................................................91

Attachments
A CPRForm
B CQCRandPreparatoryPhaseReportForm
C SubmittalRegister
D FieldChangeNoticeForm
E NonConformance/DeficiencyLog
Table
51 ReportingandFieldDocumentationRequired
Figures
11 SiteLocationMap
21 OrganizationChart

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Acronyms and Abbreviations
AHA activityhazardanalysis
CEP ConstructionExecutionPlan
CM constructionmanager
COPC chemicalofpotentialconcern
CPG CooperatingPartiesGroup
CQCP ConstructionQualityControlPlan
CQCR ContractorQualityControlReport
CQM constructionqualitymanager
CRP contractorproductionreport
DFOW definablefeatureofwork
dmi demaximusInc.
DQM designqualitymanager
ESBG EnvironmentalServicesBusinessGroup
H&S healthandsafety
HSM healthandsafetymanager
LTR leadtechnicalreviewer
NCR nonconformancereport
ORR OperationalReadinessReview
PDL projectdeliverylead
PM projectmanager
QA qualityassurance
QAM qualityassurancemanager
QC qualitycontrol
QMP qualitymanagementplan
RM10.9AOC SettlementAgreementandAdministrativeOrderonConsentforRemovalAction,DocketNo.
0220122015
RM RiverMile
STC seniortechnicalconsultant
USEPA UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency
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cubicyards

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SECTION1
Introduction
CH2MHILLhaspreparedthisConstructionQualityControlPlan(CQCP)forconductingremedialactivitiesatRiver
Mile(RM)10.9oftheLowerPassaicRiver,NewJersey.PursuanttotheSettlementAgreementandAdministrative
OrderonConsentforRemovalAction,DocketNo.0220122015(UnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtectionAgency
[USEPA],2012),bytheCooperatingPartiesGroup(CPG)(hereinafterreferredtoastheRM10.9AOC),
contaminatedsedimentfromRM10.9willberemoved.TheAOCbecameeffectiveonJune18,2012.The
sedimentremovalwillbeconductedundertheComprehensiveEnvironmentalResponse,Compensation,and
LiabilityActandtheNationalOilandHazardousSubstancesPollutionContingencyPlanasaTimeCriticalRemoval
Action.
ThisinitialsubmittaloftheCQCPprovidesthebasicqualityassurance(QA)andqualitycontrol(QC)procedures
andpracticestobeimplementedduringthevariousphasesofwork.TheCQCPisalivingdocumentandwillbe
revisedandamendedasnecessarythroughouttheproject.Forexample,abasiclistofdefinablefeaturesofwork
(DFOWs)hasbeenincluded.Thislistwillbecomemoredetailedastheworkprogresses.Allmodificationstothe
CQCPwillbeapprovedbytheCPGbeforeimplementation.
1.1 Project Background
TheRM10.9StudyAreaextends,banktobank,betweenRM10andRM12oftheLowerPassaicRiverStudyArea
(Figure11).TheRM10.9SedimentDepositArea,anarealargelywithintheRM10.9studyarea,extends2,380
feetfromRM10.65toRM11.1.TheRM10.9RemovalAreaisanapproximately5.6acreareaontheeasternside
oftheLowerPassaicRiverStudyAreawithintheRM10.9SedimentDepositArea.
TheRM10.9RemovalAreaissituatedalonganinsidebendoftheLowerPassaicRiverupstreamoftheDeJessa
ParkAvenueBridgeandincludesthemudflatandpointbarintheeasternhalfoftheriverchannel.Itisbounded
tothewestbythenavigationchannelofthePassaicRiverandtotheeastbytheRiversideParkcomplex,whichis
ownedandoperatedbyBergenCountyandtheTownofLyndhurst.
TheextentofpotentiallyexposedsurfacesedimentshownonFigure11wasgeneratedfromthe2footelevation
contour(NorthGeodeticVerticalDatumof1929),whichrepresentsthemeanlowwaterforthispartoftheLower
PassaicRiver.ThedatasourcewastheJuly2011bathymetrysurveyconductedaspartoftheRM10.9
CharacterizationProgram(CH2MHILLandAECOM2012).Thelinerepresentstheextenttowhichtheriver
bottom/sedimentisexposedduringlowtideatmeanlowwater.TheActionMemorandum/Enforcementrequires
removingthehighestnearsurfaceandshallowsubsurfaceconcentrationsoftheentiredeposit,andthattheRM
10.9RemovalAreaincludesthatareathatisexposedatlowtide.TheeasternboundaryoftheRemovalAreais
approximatelydefinedbythemeanhighwatermark.
Becauseofelevatedconcentrationsofpolychlorinateddibenzopdioxins/polychlorinateddibenzofurans,
polychlorinatedbiphenyls,polycyclicaromatichydrocarbons,mercury,andotherchemicalsofpotentialconcern
(COPCs)andthepotentialforreceptorsfromtheneighboringparktobeexposedtothem,theCPGisrequiredto
performallactionsnecessarytoremove,treat,and/orproperlydisposeofapproximately18,000cubicyards(yd
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ofsedimentfromthedesignatedportion(thatis,theRemovalArea)oftheRM10.9SedimentDepositArea.
1.2 Scope of Work
Theprojectinvolvesthefollowingelements:
Mechanicallydredgethecontaminatedsurface(toadepthof2feet)sedimentfromtheRM10.9Removal
Area
Transportthedredgedmaterialstoadesignatedoffloadingfacility
Treatcontaminatedsedimentbystabilizationatawatersidefacility
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Treattheprocesswastewaterandbargesupernatantatanoffsitefacilitybeforedischarge
Capthenewlyexposedsedimentsurface
Transportthetreatedsedimenttoanoffsitedisposalfacility
Thisdocumentisdesignedtoevolve,withsectionsbeingaddedorupdated,astheprojectdesigndevelops.
1.3 Project Objectives
TheobjectivesoftheremovalactionforRM10.9includethefollowing:
ReducethepotentialforexposuretoreceptorsfromsedimentpresentintheRM10.9RemovalArea
PreventpotentiallysignificantmigrationofcontaminationfromtheRM10.9RemovalArea
EvaluatethemeansandmethodsforsedimentremovalthatcanbeappliedtoalargerareaoftheLower
PassaicRiver
Determinepotentialimpactsofdredgingcontaminatedsedimentonsurfacewatersandthemeans,if
feasible,tominimizetheseimpacts
EvaluateeffectivenessofsedimentcappingmethodsonreducingbioavailabilityandmigrationofCOPCs,
includingamendingcapswithactivatedcarbontomitigatethepotentialforcontaminantstomigratethrough
thesandcaps
BeginimplementationoftheRM10.9removalactioninMay2013
1.4 Pre-Mobilization and Mobilization Construction Activities
Thefollowingproceduresshallbeusedtofacilitatepremobilizationandmobilizationactivities:
OperationalReadinessReview(ORR)isameetingamongkeyprojectpersonnelandfunctionalsupportto
confirmallnecessaryplanningandactionshavebeenaddressedtoenablethesuccessfulexecutionofthe
projectunderconsideration.ProtocolsforORRarepresentedinthedocumentESP020502POperational
ReadinessReview.
Teamcharteringisacriticalelementofprojectplanning.Throughcharteringmeetings,projectteamswill
haveagreateropportunitytoalignprojectimplementationwithclientexpectations,CH2MHILLexpectations,
andindividualgoals.Asuccessfulcharterorlackthereofcandirectlyaffectthesuccessorfailureofaproject.
Attractionandretentionofkeyteammembersalsoisincreasedthroughprovidingcleardefinitionofthe
projectvisionandgoals.ProtocolsforteamcharteringarepresentedinthedocumentESP020301PCharter
theteam.
Effectivedeliveryofaprojectisdependentuponastrong,wellmanagedprojectteam.Asuccessfulproject
teamisleadbytheprojectmanager,andasuccessfulprojectrequiresappropriatelycompetentteam
members;clearcharteringofroles,responsibilities,andexpectations;adetailedprojectexecutionplan;a
comprehensiveunderstandingoftheobjectivesoftheproject;andclient,technical,andfinancial
managementthroughoutthelifecycleoftheproject.Managementofprojectteamiselaboratedinthe
documentESP030101PManagetheProjectTeam.Thisdocumentdescribeshowaprojectteamshouldbe
organizedandmanagedthroughoutthelifecycleofaproject.Theexpectedoutcomeisdevelopingproject
teamsthatdeliverthecontractedscopeofservices,exceedtheclientsexpectations,exceedbudgetedmargin
targets,andemploymanagementtechniquesthatwillmaintainteamefficiencythroughouttheproject.
TheConstructionExecutionPlan(CEP)providesacomprehensiveroadmaptoguidetheprojectteamto
successfulconstructionexecutionthroughallassociatedelementsoftheprojectinexecutingtheclientwork
plan.TheCEPisacollectionofrequiredprojectdocumentsthatcommunicatesessentialinformationgoals,
requirements,strategies,actions,andcontrolprocessesaboutaprojecttoallprojectteammembers.Details
abouttheCEPisprovidedinthedocumentESP060101PConstructionExecutionPlan.
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Establishingsiteinfrastructureandlogisticsincludesalltemporaryfacilitiesandservicesrequiredtosupport
fieldoperations.Itemsthatareaddressedincludeofficespace;furnishings;utilities;security;fencing/gates;
communications(voiceanddata);warehousing;laydownareas;parking;emergencytreatmentfacilities;
setupandmanagementofcampfacilities;siteroadsandaccess;lunchroomandwashing/restroomfacilities;
changingfacilities;trash/debrisremoval;receivingandinspectionfacilities;etc.Theexpectedoutcomeisa
safe,secure,clean,andwellorganizedconstructionsitethatsupportstheoverallneedsoftheproject.Italso
isexpectedthatestablishingsiteinfrastructurewillbeaccomplishedinatimelymannertosupportthe
schedulerequirementsoftheproject,forboththeinitialsitemobilizationandongoingconstructionactivities.
ProtocolsareavailableinthedocumentCHP060401PEstablishSiteInfrastructureandLogistics.
1.5 Document Objectives and Organization
ThisCQCPdescribestheorganization,procedures,anddocumentationtobeusedbyCH2MHILLinsuccessfully
completingremovalactioneffortsfortheRM10.9.Thefollowingprincipleswillbeobservedinanefforttoattain
thehighestqualityofworkmanship:
Ensuretimelyanderrorfreeexecutionofworkthroughpreliminaryplanningmeetingsbeforestartingwork
Ensurecompliancewithprojectplansandspecificationsbyreviewingrelevantdocumentation
EnsurehighqualityworkmanshipthroughadequatesupervisionandQCinspectionandtestingduringwork
execution
Ensuretimelyresolutionofnonconformancesanddiscrepanciesthroughpromptnotificationofinterested
parties.
TheCQCPisarrangedintothefollowingsections:
Section1,Introduction:Introducesthesite,identifiesthescopeofworkandprojectobjectives,anddescribes
theorganizationoftheCQCP
Section2,OrganizationandResponsibilities:Describestherolesandresponsibilitiesoftheprojectteam
Section3,ConstructionQualityControl:Describesthethreephasesofcontrolandtheproceduresfor
completioninspection
Section4,ProjectMeetings:Describestheprimarytypesofmeetingsthatwillbeheldduringtheproject
Section5,QCDocumentation:DiscussesthemannerinwhichQCactivitieswillbedocumented
Section6,ConstructionQCSubmittals:Liststhesubmittalsforthisproject
Section7,ChangesandNonconformances:Discussesprotocolfornotifyingprojectparticipantsofchanges
andnonconformancesandfordocumentingtheseoccurrences
Section8,NoncomplianceandCorrectiveActions:Describesactionstobetakenduringnoncompliance
Section9,References:Listsreferencescitedthroughoutthetext

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SECTION2
Organization and Responsibilities
Thissectiondiscussesthekeyrolesandresponsibilitiesoftheprojectteam.Theprojectorganizationchart
(Figure21)depictsthechainofcommandforthistaskandtheindividualsresponsibleforexecutingtheworkas
indicated.
2.1 Cooperating Parties Group
PursuanttotheSettlementAgreementandAdministrativeOrderonConsentforRemovalAction,theCPGwill
removecontaminatedsedimentfromRM10.9.TheCPGhascontractedwithCH2MHILLtoperformthedesign
andimplementationoftheRM10.9RemovalAction.AsdesignatedTechnicalCoordinatorfortheCPG,de
maximisInc.(dmi)interactsroutinelywithCH2MHILLsprojectmanager(PM)andconstructionqualitymanager
(CQM)toensuretheoverallqualityoftheprojectandthequalityofworkperformedduringtheremovalaction.
2.2 CH2M HILL Personnel
TheCH2MHILLLowerPassaicRiverprojectorganizationispresentedonFigure21.CH2MHILLreinforcesthatall
projectpersonnelareresponsibleforthequalityofworkontheproject.Rolesandresponsibilitiesdiscussed
belowarelimitedtopersonnelthatdirectlycontroland/orperformQCactivities.Therolesandresponsibilitiesof
otherprojectpersonnelarediscussedinvariousotherprojectdocumentsincludingtheQualityManagementPlan
fortheLowerPassaicRiverRM10.9TimeCriticalRemovalAction(CH2MHILL,2012a)andothers.
2.2.1 Project Delivery Lead
Theprojectdeliverylead(PDL)isassignedbytheEnvironmentalServicesBusinessGroup(ESBG)andendorsedby
thePMtoprovideoverallprojectdeliveryoversightandserveasaresourceforthePMandprojectteamforrisk,
quality,andfinancialmanagementoftheproject.ThePDLsqualitymanagementresponsibilitiesincludethe
following:
Reviewingandapprovingplansforprojectdeliveryconcernsincludingcostproposalsandbudgets
Verifyingthatappropriatebudgetshavebeenallocatedforthequalityeffortsrequired
Monitoringtheimplementationofthequalityprogramthroughoutthelifeofaproject
Periodicallyreviewingandauditingthefinancialstatusandperformanceoftheproject
2.2.2 Project Manager
ThePMistheprincipalpointofcontactfortheCPG,dmi,andinvolvedfederalandstateregulators.ThePM
directsthecreationand/orimplementationofprogrampoliciesandprocedurestosatisfycompanypoliciesand
clientcontractspecifications,includingpreparingworkandqualityplans.ThePM'sdutiespertainingtoquality
managementincludethefollowing:
Reviewingbudget,schedule,andperformancereports
Reviewingcorrectiveactionsandlessonslearnedtoassesstheeffectivenessofresolutions
Allocatingresourcesforqualitymanagement
ThePMprovidesleadershipanddirectiontotheprojectstaff,andisresponsibleforexecutingallphasesofthe
projectbyefficientlyapplyingthefullresourcesoftheprojectteam.ThePMisresponsibleforthetechnical,
financial,administrative,andclientrelatedaspectsoftheprojectandtheprojectteam.ThePMsobjectiveisto
produceaqualityworkproductwithintheauthorizedscheduleandbudget.Toaccomplishthisgoal,thePM
performsthefollowingtasks:
Establishestheobjectives,expectations,andscopeofworktobeperformed.
Servesasliaisonforcommunicationswiththeclientandsubcontractors.
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CoordinatesandcommunicateswithCPGanddmiaswellastheCH2MHILLmanagementteam,which
includesthePDLandqualityassurancemanager(QAM),andcontractfinancialandadministrativemanager,as
necessarytokeeptheminformedoftheworkprogress.
Arrangesforstaffandothernecessaryresources,withsupport/endorsementofprogramresources,to
executethetaskorder.
Organizes,directs,andmanagespersonnelandresources,andestablishesclearlinesofcommunicationwithin
theCH2MHILLorganization.
Supervisespreparationandapprovalofprojectspecificprocedures,workplans,andQAprojectplans.
Reviewsalldeliverablesforconformancewithclientrequirements,scopeofwork,andthequality
managementplan(QMP).ThePMisultimatelyresponsiblefortimely,wellplannedreviewsandforincorporating
reviewcomments.
Approvesandsignsoutgoingcorrespondence.
Identifies,documents,andnotifiestheclientandprojectteamofchangesinthescopeofwork,project
documentation,andactivities.
ThePM,inconsultationwiththeQAMandseniortechnicalconsultant(STC),assignsaleadtechnicalreviewer
(LTR),seniorconsultants,andprojectreviewQCteammembersanddirectstheirongoinginvolvementinthe
project.
Reviewteamsassesstheprojectworkandsamplingplansforadequacy,ensuringclientcontract
specifications,regulatoryrequirements,andtechnicalprocedureshavebeenaddressed.Thereviewteamis
responsibleforimplementingtheQCprocesses.ThereviewteamisledbyanLTRresponsibleforcoordinating
therevieweffort.
ThePMhastheauthorityto:
Approvesubcontractorselection
Approvetaskbaselineschedule
Stopworkatthesiteforanyreason
Approveinvoicestotheclient
Approvepaymenttosubcontractors
RespondtoChangeNotices
2.2.3 Quality Assurance Manager
TheQAMisassignedbythePMandendorsedbytheESBGtoprovidequalitymanagementsupporttotheproject.
TheQAMcoordinateswiththePMfordaytodayoperationtoidentifyandcommunicatequalityissuesrelatedto
theplanning,assessment,andassistsinimprovingthequalitymanagementsystem.TheQAMreviewsand
approvesthefollowingdocumentation:
ProjectQMPs
Projectlevelqualityworkinstructionsandprocedures
TheQAMwillberesponsibleforimplementingthisCQCP,including:
Evaluatesprojectqualityrequirements
Coordinatestheprojectsubmittalprocessesforbothdesignandconstructiondocumentation
SupportsthePMandSTCinprojectteamselectiontosupportimplementationoftheprojecttomeetthe
qualityrequirements
Trainsstaffonqualityprocessesandproceduresandsupportsthedevelopmentanddistributionofquality
lessonslearnedthatmayariseduringimplementationofaproject
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Identifies,notifies,andresolvesnonconformancesanddiscrepancies
Hastheauthority,asdoeseachteammember,tostopworkuntilcorrectionsaremadeifthereisevidence
thatworkperformancewillnotmeetcontractspecifications,companypolicy,regulatoryrequirements,
projectqualityrequirements,orifitmayresultinahazardtothehealthorsafetyofpersonnel
2.2.4 Construction Quality Manager
TheCQM,inconsultationwiththePM,isresponsibleforthefollowingelementsofworkrelatedtothe
constructionproject:
ExecutestheprojectsconstructionQCsystemandcommunicatestheonsiteQAprogrampolicies,objectives,
andprocedurestotheprojectteamandsubcontractorsduringprojectmeetingsandinformaldiscussions
WiththePM,assignsaconstructionmanager(CM)andconstructionstaffanddirectstheirongoing
involvementintheproject
Ensuressufficientresourcesareallocatedtomaintainprojectscheduleandbudgetandwillprovidedaily
feedbacktothePMonprojectprogress,issuesrequiringresolution,andotherprojectspecificissues,as
required
Leadsdevelopmentofconstructionapproachtomeetclientneeds
Participatesinworkplandevelopmentregardingappropriateriskmanagement,deliverystrategies,and
staffingandsubcontractingstrategies
Ensuresconstructionisconductedinaccordancewiththeworkplanandapproveddesign,following
appropriateconstructionmethodology,andmaintainingquality,andsafetyoftheprojectandtheproject
teamduringthefieldwork
ReviewsdailyfieldactivitiestoassessoverallprojectqualityandidentifyanypotentialQCissues
Coordinatesflowoffeedbackfromconstructionstafftodesignstaffforcontinuousimprovementandchange
management
Conductsinspectionstoensurecomplianceandinitiatescorrectiveactionsfornonconformanceidentified
onsite
NotifiesthePMiftheprojectcannotbecompletedwithregardtoquality,schedule,orcost
Hasauthoritytostopworkfornoncompliantoperations
Servesasliaisonforcommunicationswiththeprojectstaffandsubcontractors,aswellaswiththeonsite
clientrepresentatives
WorkswiththePMtoreviewsubcontractbidformmeasurementandpaymentschedules
Evaluatessubcontractorselection
Interfacesdailywiththesubcontractors
Monitorsandreportsonsubcontractorqualityandquantities
Leadsweeklystatusmeetings
Aidsinpreparingconstructionsubmittals
2.2.5 Construction Manager
TheCMhasthefollowingresponsibilities:
Evaluatescurrentsiteconditionsandconstructionmethodsusedontheproject
Identifiestheappropriatenessoftheconstructionactivitiesselectedfortheproject
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Supervisesthefieldconstructionstaffontheproject
Completedailyqualityreports
Reviewsandguidespreparationofprojecttechnicalworkplansandprojectcompletionreports
2.2.6 Health and Safety Manager
Thehealthandsafetymanager(HSM)isresponsiblefordeveloping,implementing,andmaintainingthehealth
andsafety(H&S)programonthisproject.Theresponsibilitiesinclude:
ProvidesgeneraloversightofactivitiesperformedatthesitefromH&Sperspectives
Setsweeklysafetyobjectives
EnforcessitespecificAccidentPreventionPlan
ServesasliaisonforH&ScommunicationswiththeprojectstaffandsubcontractorsaswellasprogramH&S
team
ProvidesguidanceonanyH&Sissuesraisedbytheteamtoensurethesafetyofprojectpersonnel
ConductsperiodicreviewsandinspectionsoftheH&Sproceduresbeingimplementedatthesite
AidsinpreparingH&Sdocumentation
ImplementscontinuousimprovementoftheH&Sprogram
Hasauthoritytostopworkforunsafepracticesorconditions
Initiatescorrectiveactionsfornonconformanceidentifiedonsite
Approvesresumptionofworkforresolvedsafetyissues
2.2.7 Design Quality Manager
Thedesignqualitymanager(DQM),inconsultationwiththePM,isresponsibleforthefollowingelementsof
work:
Approvesprojectdesignbases,designparameters,drawings,andreports
Approvesprojectconstructionmethodologies
Disseminatesprojectrelatedinformationfromtheclientsuchasdesignbases,inputparameters,and
drawings
2.2.8 Senior Technical Consultant
TheSTCisassignedbythePMandendorsedbytheESBGandprovidesleadershiponapplyingthebest
technologiesfromallbusinessgroupstosupporttheprogramandprojectsuccess.TheSTCshouldhavefrequent
communicationwiththePM,beginningwithprojectplanning,tomonitorprojectprogressandofferconsultation.
TheSTCprovidesleadershiptoprovidecosteffectivesolutionstotheclientsby:
Leadingprocessproblemdefinition
Developingalternativeapproaches,applyingbestpractices,anddevisinginnovativesolutions
Monitoringthescope,quality,andcompletenessofprojectreviews,bybothongoingseniorconsultationand
reviewofprojectdeliverables
TheSTCisfullyengagedintheproject,particularlyinthedecisionmakingandplanningstages.TheSTCalsohas
thefollowingresponsibilities:
Assistsandassignssubjectmatterexpertsandtechnologyleadstoindividualtasks
Ensuresthesubjectmatterexpertsunderstandtherolesandresponsibilitiesofareviewerrelatingtoquality
componentssuchasformulas,technicalaccuracy,andleveragingintoandoutsideoftheproject
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DesignatingandapprovingLTRrequirementsandassignmentsforaproject
WhilereviewsarescheduledandcoordinatedbythePM,theSTCmonitorsthequalityanddeliveryofthereviews
andworkswiththePMtoresolvedifferences.
2.3 Outside Organizations and Subcontractors
CH2MHILLassumesoverallresponsibilityforensuringconformanceofsubcontractedservicesandproducts
(includescappingmaterials)toqualityrequirements.However,itistheresponsibilityofsubcontractorstoplan,
manage,andaccomplishtheiractivitiesinaccordancewiththeplans,specifications,andlocal,state,andfederal
regulations.SubcontractorswillworkinaccordancewiththeirowninternalQCproceduresbutwillberequiredto
performundertheumbrellaofthisCQCP.CH2MHILLwillmanagesubcontractoractivitiestoensureconformance
totherequirementsofthisCQCP.
Subcontractorsincludethoseorganizationssupplyingservicesandproductstotheproject.Anumberof
subcontractorsareanticipatedforbothdesignandimplementationaspectsoftheproject.Eachsubcontractorwill
undergoaprequalificationprocesstoensureselectionofonlythehighestqualityorganizations.Subcontractors
reportdirectlytotheCMandareresponsibleforcompletingtheprojectspecificactivitiesassignedtothem.
Subcontractorswillverifyconstructionactivitiesandmaterialscomplywiththerequirementsofthecontractplans
andspecifications.
Services/materialsanticipatedtobesubcontractedinclude:
Generalconstructionsubcontractor(s)
Specialtyvendor
Variousrentalequipmentvendors
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SECTION3
Construction Quality Control
TheconstructionQCsapplicabletotheworkactivitiesdescribedintheRM10.9RemovalActionBasisofDesign
Report(CH2MHILL,2012b)areoutlinedinthefollowingsubsections.ThePM,QAM,CQM,CM,andHSMwill
verifyconformancewiththefieldrequirements.TheCQMwillperformdailyinspectionsoftheactivitiestoensure
safe,efficient,highqualityworkisbeingperformedwhilemeetingtheobjectivesandrequirementsoftheplans
andspecifications.
ThetasksforthisprojectaregroupedintoDFOWs,whichareworkactivitiesthataresignificantenoughto
warrantseparateinspections.TheDFOWsforthisprojectare:
Mobilizationandsitepreparation(clearing,grubbing,erosionandsedimentcontrol,decontaminationpad,
wastestagingarea)
Dredgingofcontaminatedsediment
Stabilizationofdredgedsediment
Capping
Transportationandoffsitedisposaloftreatedand/ordredgedsediment
Siterestoration
Demobilization
DFOWsaretheelementsbywhichthethreephaseinspection/controlsystemwillbeimplemented.Giventhe
natureofthisproject,definablefeaturesmaychangeasthedesignprogresses.
3.1 Procedures for Performing the Three Phases of Control
TheDFOWswillbeinspectedinaccordancewiththethreephasesofcontrolpreparatory,initial,andfollowup.
Anoverviewoftheseinspectionprovisionsisoutlinedinthefollowingsubsections.
3.1.1 Preparatory Phase
Thepreparatoryphaseculminateswiththeplanninganddesignprocessleadinguptoactualremediationofa
specificsite.Successfulcompletionofthepreparatoryphaseverifiesthedeliveryoftheprojectplanshavebeen
completedandarereadytobeimplemented.Apreparatoryphasemeetingwillbeheldinadvanceofworkon
eachDFOW.ForeachDFOWestablishedintheCQCP,thefollowingmustbeperformedduringthepreparatory
phasebytheprojectteamresponsiblefortheDFOW:
Reviewapplicableplans,specifications,workplans,andothercontractdocuments
Confirmtheappropriatetechnicalspecificationsareincorporatedintotheprojectworkplans
Confirmtheappropriatecontractdrawingsareincorporatedintotheprojectworkplans
Verifyallapplicableplans,specifications,workplans,andothercontractdocumentshavebeenapprovedby
theCPG
Confirmdefinitionofpreliminaryworkrequiredattheworksiteandexaminetheworkareatoconfirm
requiredpreliminaryworkhasbeenproperlycompletedandisincompliancewiththeapplicableplans,
specifications,workplans,andothercontractdocuments
Confirmavailabilityofrequiredmaterialsandequipment
Examinematerialsandequipmenttoconfirmcompliancewithapprovedsubmittalsandprocedures
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ReviewthesiteH&Splanandactivityhazardanalysis(AHA)toensuresafetyconcernsareadequately
addressedandapplicablesafetyrequirementshavebeenincorporatedintotheplan
Confirmtheappropriatematerialsafetydatasheetshavebeenidentifiedandproperlysubmitted
Discussconstructionmethodstobeemployedduringtheconstructionphase
Identifycheckpointsandareasofevaluationthatwillallowdeterminationastowhethertheappropriate
qualityofconstructionisbeingachieved
Reviewconstructiontolerancesandworkmanshipstandardsforthatfeatureofwork
Discussproceduresforcontrollingqualityofthework,includingrepetitivedeficiencies
Confirmpermitandotherregulatoryrequirementsaremet
APreparatoryPhaseInspectionChecklistforthisphaseofcontrolwillbepreparedbeforethepreparatoryphase
meeting.Resultsoftheactivitieswillbediscussedduringthepreparatoryphasemeetinganddocumentedinthe
PreparatoryPhaseReport,whichwillbeattachedtothedailyContractorQualityControlReports(CQCRs).
3.1.2 Initial Phase
Theinitialphasebeginsatthestartupofremedialactivities,orconstruction,associatedwithaspecificDFOW.The
initialphaseconfirmstheCQCPisbeingeffectivelyimplementedinaccordancewithcontractandspecification
requirementsandthedesiredresultsarebeingachieved.Theinitialphaseshallberepeatedwhenacceptable
levelsofspecifiedqualityarenotbeingmetorwhenspecificdeficiencieshavebeenidentified.Asinthe
preparatoryphase,propernotificationtoCPGanddmiisrequiredwhencrewsarereadytostartworkona
DFOW.
ThefollowingshallbeperformedforeachDFOWduringtheinitialphase:
Establishthequalityofworkmanshiprequiredtoproperlydeliverworkinaccordancewithcontract
requirements.TheCQMensurestheCMhasmadetheworkcrewsawareofexpectationsassociatedwiththe
constructionmethodsestablishedunderthepreparatoryphase.
Checkworkforcompliancewithapplicableplans,specifications,workplans,andothercontractdocuments.
ThisisachievedviaobservationoftheinitialworkactivitiesaswellasinteractionwiththeCMandresponsible
constructioncreworsubcontractor.
Establishprotocolforthefollowupinspectionphase.
Resolveconflicts.TheCQMwillguidetheCMandresponsiblesupervisorinresolvingconflicts.Should
conflictsariseinestablishingthebaselinequalityfortheDFOW,theresponsibilitytoresolvetheconflictfalls
totheCQM.Shouldtheconflictnotberesolvedinamannerthatsatisfiesthecontractrequirements,the
CQMmustelevatetheconflicttothePMandQAMandissueanonconformancereport(NCR).TheCQMmay
directacessationofworkactivity,withtheconcurrenceofthePMandQAM,shouldtheissuejeopardizethe
resultsoftheDFOW,orputtheprojectatriskofnoncompliantperformance.
TheHSMwillevaluatethesiteH&SplanandAHAsagainstactualworkconditionswiththeCMand
responsiblesupervisortoensurethehazardanalysisconductedtopreparethesafetyplanadequately
addressedfieldconditions.TheHSMwillconfirmapplicablesafetyrequirementsarebeingimplemented
duringconstructionactivities.
TheCQMwillobserveandevaluatetheperformanceofsamplingandtestingtechnicians.TheCQMwill
confirmwiththeCMand/orresponsiblesubcontractorthattestingisbeingperformedinaccordancewiththe
testingplanandthatallrequiredprotocolsarebeingobserved.Inaddition,theCQMwillreviewallreports
anddocumentationassociatedwithextraction,packaging,transporting,andtestingofsamples;noteany
discrepancies;anddirectcorrectionaccordingly.
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AnInitialPhaseInspectionChecklistforthisphaseofcontrolwillbeprepared.Aninitialphasemeetingand
inspectionwillbeheldatthebeginningofaDFOW.ThechecklistwillbeattachedtothedailyCQCR.Upon
completionoftheinitialphaseactivities,resultsaretobedocumented.Shouldresultsbeunsatisfactory,theinitial
phasewillberescheduled.
3.1.3 Follow-up Phase
CompletionoftheinitialphaseofQCactivityleadsdirectlyintothefollowupphase,whichaddressestheroutine
daytodayactivitiesontheconstructionsite.InspectionactivitiesassociatedwitheachDFOWaretobe
documentedwithintheCQCR.Specificconcernsassociatedwiththefollowupphaseinclude:
Inspectionoftheworkactivitytoensureworkisincompliancewiththecontractedscopeofwork
Evaluationandconfirmationthatthequalityofworkmanshipisbeingmaintainedatalevelnolessthanthat
establishedduringtheinitialphase
Evaluationandconfirmationthatrequiredtestingisbeingperformedinaccordancewithprocedures
establishedduringthepreparatoryphaseandconfirmedduringtheinitialphase
Confirmationthatnonconformingworkisbeingcorrectedpromptlyandinaccordancewiththedirection
providedbytheCQM
Thefollowupphaseinspectionsshouldbeperformeddaily,orasneededuntilthecompletionofeachDFOW.The
frequencyoftheinspectionswillbedecidedatthebeginningoftheDFOW.
3.2 Completion Inspection
3.2.1 Punch List Inspection
Nearcompletionofallworkoranyincrementthereof,theCQMandQAMwillconductaninspectionofthework
anddevelopapunchlistofitemsthatdonotconformtotheapprovedfiguresandspecifications.Thispunch
listwillbeattachedtothedailyCQCRonthedayofcompletingthelist,andwillincludetheestimateddateby
whichthedeficiencieswillbecorrected.TheCQMwillmakeasecondinspectiontoascertainalldeficiencieshave
beencorrected.Uponcompletion,theCPGanddmiwillbenotifiedthattheworkiscompleteandreadyforthe
clientsprefinalinspection.
3.2.2 Pre-Final Inspection
TheCQMandPMwillaccompanytheCPGanddmirepresentativesontheprefinalinspection.Anyitemsnoted
bytheclientwillbecorrectedinatimelymanner,andtheclientwillbenotifiedofthecorrectionsandreadiness
forthefinalacceptanceinspection.
3.2.3 Final Acceptance Inspection
CPGanddmiwillbenotifiedinadvanceofthescheduledfinalacceptanceinspection,andthenoticemustinclude
CH2MHILLsassurancetotheclientthatallworkiscompleteasperapplicableplans,specifications,workplans,
andothercontractdocumentsandaccepted.ThePM,QAM,CQM,andtheclientsrepresentative,ataminimum,
willattendthisinspection.


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SECTION4
Project Meetings
4.1 Preconstruction Meeting
ThePMwillscheduleandadministerapreconstructionmeetingatthesiteafterNoticetoProceedandbeforethe
startofconstructionatthesite.Duringtheconference,groundrulesandunderstandingswillbeestablished
betweenCPG,dmi,USEPArepresentatives,NewJerseyregulators,CH2MHILL,andmajorsubcontractors.Ata
minimum,thedmi,USEPAsonsitecontractor(CDM),CH2MHILLprojectteamandmajorsubcontractorswill
attendthismeeting.Thismeetingwillhelpensureallpartiesinvolvedintheprojectunderstandandagreeonthe
projectgoalsandobjectives,schedule,submittalrequirements,documentationrequirements,change
managementprocessesandprocedures,constructionmeansandmethods,reportingandcommunication
requirements,H&Srequirements,andotherprotocols.
Themeetingagendawillinclude,butnotnecessarilybelimitedto,thefollowing:
H&Sissues
Progressschedules
Ownersrequirements,suchasinteractionwiththecommunity
Designationofresponsiblepersonnel
Linesofauthorityandcommunication
Fieldoffices
TemporaryfacilitiesandcontrolsprovidedbyCH2MHILL
Securityandhousekeepingprocedures
Useofthesiteforstorage,vehicleparking,accessroutes,andothersiterequirements
Coordinationwithothercontractorsandtheclient
Proceduresformaintainingrecorddocuments
Proceduresforprocessingfielddecisions,submittals,substitutions,applicationsforpayments,proposal
requests,fieldorders,workchangedirectives,changeorders,andcloseoutprocedures
MinutesofthemeetingwillbepreparedbyCH2MHILLanddistributedtotheparticipantsandthoseaffectedby
decisionsmade.
4.2 Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meeting
Beforeanyonsiteactivitiesbegin,thePM,QAM,andCQMshallmeetwithCPGanddmirepresentativestoreview
theCQCPandtheQCprogramrequiredbythecontract.ThismeetingistoconfirmCH2MHILLandCPGclearly
understandandagreeon:
SpecificQCpointsofconcernaboutthefeaturesofwork
DutiesandresponsibilitiesofallonsiteCH2MHILLpersonnel
Formstobeusedontheprojectandthecorrectprotocolforuseofeachform
Administrationofbothonsiteandoffsitework
ThemeetingshallbeattendedbythePM,QAM,CM,andHSM.Themeetingalsocanbecombinedwiththe
preconstructionconference.MinutesofthemeetingshallbepreparedbyCH2MHILLandsignedbydmiand
CH2MHILLsrepresentatives.
4.3 Quality Control Meeting
Afterstartingsitework,theCQMshallconductQCmeetingsatafrequencyestablishedasnecessarybythepace
ofthework,orasrequiredbytheclient.Typically,meetingsareexpectedtooccuratleastweeklyormore
frequently,dependingontheprojectneeds.Conductingthemeetingsandpreparingthemeetingminutesare
4 PROJECTMeetings
4-2
responsibilitiesoftheCQMandCM.AnnotationofconductingthemeetingwillbemadeinthedailyCQCR.The
CM,HSM,andthesupervisorresponsiblefortheupcomingworkshallattendthemeeting.Representativesofthe
clientwillbeinvitedtoallmeetings.Tooptimizetime,thesemeetingsshouldbeheldinconjunctionwithother
meetings(forexample,progressmeetings,andweeklysafetymeetings)wherepossible.CH2MHILLhasthe
responsibilityforsettingtheagendaforthemeeting.Asaminimum,thefollowingshallbeaccomplishedateach
meeting:
Reviewpreviousmeetingminutes
Identifyanysafetyconcernsrelativetoanyworkactivity
Reviewtheprojectschedule
Workaccomplishedsincethelastmeeting
Reviewtheworkscheduledoverthenext2weekwindow
Establishcompletiontargetsforanyoutstandingrework
Reworkitemsidentifiedsincethelastmeeting
Reworkitemscompletedsincethelastmeeting
Submittalstatus
Submittalsreviewedsincethelastmeeting
Submittalsexpectedwithinthenext2weekwindow
IdentifyandscheduleanyDFOWsrequiringpreparatoryphaseactivities
IdentifyandscheduleanyDFOWsrequiringinitialphaseactivities
IdentifyandscheduleanyDFOWsrequiringfollowupphaseactivities
Identifyanytestingrequiredinsupportoforconfirmingremedialactivities
Reviewstatusofanyoffsiteactivities
IdentifyanyspecialdocumentationrequirementsforeitherproductionorQC
AddressandresolveanyproductionorQCproblems
IdentifyanyproductionorQCproceduresthatmaybelesseffectivethananticipatedandmayrequirerevising
theprojectdeliveryorcontingencyplanandannotateanyrecommendations
IdentifyanyactivitiesoritemsthatmayrequirerevisingtheCQCPandannotateanyrecommendations

5-1
SECTION5
Quality Control Documentation
5.1 Contractor Production Report
Thecontractorproductionreports(CPRs)isthedailyrecordofoperationsonthejobsiteandmustbekept
current.Thesereportsaretheofficialrecordofworkperformanceandcompliancewithprojectplans,drawings,
andspecifications.Itisthereforecriticalthatthereportsarecorrectandtimely.TheCPRswillbeattachedtothe
CQCRpreparedforthesameday.Eachcalendardaythroughoutthelifeofthecontractmustbeaccountedfor.
Thereportingofworkwillbeidentifiedbyterminologyconsistentwiththeconstructionschedule.
CPRsareprepared,signed,anddatedbytheCMandwillcontainthefollowinginformation:
Dateofreport,reportnumber,nameofcontractor,contractnumber,title,locationofcontract,andCM
present
Weatherconditionsinthemorningandintheafternoon,includingmaximumandminimumtemperatures
Alistofcontractorandsubcontractorpersonnelontheworksite,theirtrades,employer,worklocation,
descriptionofworkperformed,andhoursworked
Alistofjobsafetyactionstakenandsafetyinspectionsconducted.Indicatethatsafetyrequirementshave
beenmet,includingtheresultsofthefollowing:
Wasajobsafetymeetingheld?(IfYES,attachacopyofthemeetingminutes.)
Werethereanylosttimeaccidents?(IfYES,attachacopyofthecompletedOccupationalSafetyand
HealthAdministrationreport.)
Wastrenching,scaffolding,highvoltageelectrical,orhighworkdone?(IfYES,attachastatementor
checklistshowinginspectionperformed.)
Washazardousmaterialorwastereleasedintotheenvironment?(IfYES,attachdescriptionofincident
andproposedaction.)
Alistofequipmentandmaterialreceivedeachdaythatisincorporatedintothejob
Alistofconstructionequipmentontheworksiteshowingthenumberofhoursused,idle,anddownfor
repair
Remarkssectioncontainingpertinentinformation,suchasdirectionsreceived,problemsencountered
duringconstruction,workprogressanddelays,conflictsorerrorsinthedrawingsorspecification,field
changes,safetyhazardsencountered,instructiongivenandcorrectiveactionstaken,delaysencountered,and
arecordofvisitorstotheworksite
TheCPRformprovidedintheAttachmentAwillbeusedonthisproject.
5.2 Contractor Quality Control Reports
TheCQCRdocumentsthequalityactivitiesontheproject.CQCRsarerequiredforeachdaythatworkis
performedandforevery7consecutivecalendardaysofnowork,onthelastdayofthatnoworkperiod.Each
calendardaythroughoutthelifeofthecontractmustbeaccountedfor.Thereportingofworkwillbeidentifiedby
terminologyconsistentwiththeconstructionschedule.CQCRsareprepared,signed,anddatedbytheCQMand
willcontainthefollowinginformation:
ControlphaseandDFOW.
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Resultsofpreparatoryphasemeeting(s),includinglocationoftheDFOWandalistofpersonnelpresentatthe
meeting(s).VerifyinthereportthatforthisDFOW,thedrawingsandspecificationshavebeenreviewed;
submittalshavebeenapproved;materialscomplywithapprovedsubmittals;materialsarestoredproperly;
preliminaryworkwasdonecorrectly;thetestingplanhasbeenreviewed;andworkmethodsandschedule
havebeendiscussed.
Resultsoftheinitialphasemeeting(s),includinglocationoftheDFOWandalistofpersonnelpresentatthe
meeting(s).VerifyinthereportthatforthisDFOW,thepreliminaryworkwasdonecorrectly;sampleshave
beenpreparedandapproved;theworkmanshipissatisfactory;testresultsareacceptable;workisin
compliancewiththecontract;andtherequiredtestinghasbeenperformed.Includealistofpersonnelwho
performedthetests.
Resultsofthefollowupphaseinspectionsheld,includinglocationoftheDFOW.Verifyinthereportforthis
DFOWthattheworkcomplieswiththecontractasapprovedintheinitialphaseandthatrequiredtestinghas
beenperformed.Includealistofpersonnelwhoperformedthetests.
Resultsofthethreephasesofcontrolforoffsitework,ifapplicable,includingactionstaken.
Listreworkitemsidentified,butnotcorrectedbycloseofbusiness.
Asreworkitemsarecorrected,providearevisedreworkitemslistalongwiththecorrectiveactiontaken.
(Note:Allreworkwillbenonfeebearing.)
Remarkssectioncontainingpertinentinformation,suchasdirectionsreceived,QCproblemareas,
deviationsfromtheCQCP,constructiondeficienciesencountered,QCmeetingsheld,acknowledgmentthat
asbuiltdrawingshavebeenupdated,correctivedirectiongivenbytheQAM,andcorrectiveactiontaken.
CQCRcertificationasaccurate,correct,andcomplete.
TheCQCRandpreparatoryphasereportarethedailyrecordsofQCsperformedonthejobsiteandmustbekept
current.Thesereportsaretheofficialrecordofworkperformanceandcompliancewithprojectplans,drawings,
andspecifications.Itisthereforecriticalthereportsarecorrectandtimely.TheCQCRandpreparatoryphase
reportformstobeusedonthisprojectareprovidedintheattachments.
5.3 Project Files
DocumentationgeneratedbytheQCsystemmustbemaintainedinanorderlyfashion.ItissuggestedthatthePM
andCQMmaintainaseriesofthreeringbindersforreadyreference.Theseshouldbearrangedbycategoryand
tabbedtoincludethefollowingitems:
CPR
CQCR
Photographsandphotographlogs
Healthandsafetyreports
Testingplanandlog
Reworkitemslists
Noncompliancenoticesandcorrectiveactions
Monthlysummaryoffieldtests
Submittalregister
Contractmodificationsarrangedinnumericalorder
Correspondence
Wastedisposalrecords
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5.4 Field Documentation of Operating Procedures
Theobjectiveofthefielddocumentationofoperatingproceduresistoensureappropriateprojectinformationis
recordedinlogbooksduringconstruction.Thisdocumentationisimportantforcommunicatingactivitieswith
otherstaffmembersandtheCPGanddmipersonnel.
5.5 Field Logbook
TheCQMandCMwillmaintainarecordofdailyQCactivitiesduringconstructioninafieldlogbook.Thefield
logbookwillbeavailableuponrequestforreviewbytheclient.InformationrecordedintheCPRandCQCRwillbe
supplementedwithinformationcontainedinthelogbook,buttheintentisnottorepeatinformation.Asan
operatingprocedureforlogbookentries,thefollowingitemswillberecorded,ataminimum:
Date,projectname,andlocation
Dailystarttime
Summaryofweatherconditions
Generaldescriptionofworkactivities,sizeofworkcrew,andtheequipmentandpersonnelonsite
Durationoflunchbreak
Starttimeanddurationofdowntimeresultingfromequipmentbreakdownorweather
SummariesofQCmeetingsandactionsrecommendedtobeperformed
QCtestingequipmentandpersonnel
Identificationofworklocations
Descriptionofmaterialsdeliveredtothesite,includingQCdataprovidedbythesuppliers
Recordofdecisionsmaderegardingcorrectivemeasuresimplemented
Fieldtests
Samplingactivities
TheCMwillsignorinitialthebottomofeachpageofthefieldlogbookanddatetheentrytoshowthatnotesare
beingtakendaily.Alinethroughwillbeplacedonanyportionofalogbookpagethatisunused.Nocorrection
fluidmaybeused.
5.6 Reporting and Field Documentation
Table51presentsalistofdeliverables,thepartiesresponsibleforpreparingthem,theirfrequency,andcontent.
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TABLE 5-1
Reporting and Field Documentation Required
Reportor
Documentation
Requirement
Completed
By DeliveredTo Frequency ReportDescription
CPR CM PM,CQM,QAM,
andclient(CPG
anddmi)
Daily,foreachtaskoriginalandonecopy
dueby10amnextworkingdayaftereach
daythatworkisperformed
Documentsdailyconstruction
activityoneachsite
CQCR CQMand
CM
PM,QAM,and
client
Daily,fortheprecedingbusinessday
originalandonecopydueby10amnext
workingdayaftereachdayworkis
performed
DocumentsthedailyQCactivityfor
theproject,includestheCPRs
TestingPlanand
Log
CQM PM,QAM,and
client
Monthlyduebyendofeachmonth Definesandrecordsresultsofall
onsitetesting,tobemaintainedat
timeoftesting,orwhenlaboratory
resultsarereceived
Monthly
SummaryReport
ofFieldTests
CQM PM,QAM,and
client
Monthly,attachedtothelastCQCR
submittedforeachreportingperiod
originalandonecopydueattheendofeach
month
Summarizesalltestingactivity
conductedforthereportingperiod
withtestresults(pass/fail)
QCMeeting
Minutes
QAM PM,CQM,and
client
AsattachmenttoappropriateCQCRdue
within2calendardaysofthemeeting
MinutesofanyQCmeetingheld
ReworkItems
List
CQMand
CM
PM,QAM,and
client
Monthly,attachedtothelastCQCR
submittedforeachreportingperiodone
copybylastworkingdayofthemonth
Documentsreworkitemsnot
correctedonsamedayasdiscovery;
includesitemsidentifiedbyboth
CH2MHILLandclientordesignated
representative
Submittal
Register
CQMand
CM
PM,QAM,and
client
Maintainedthroughlifeofproject Summarizesthedeliverables
AsbuiltRecords CQM PM,QAM,and
client
Maintainedinfieldthroughlifeofprojectto
certifycompleteandaccuraterecordsupon
completion;includedinConstruction
CompletionReport
RequirementsspecifiedinCQCP;to
bemaintainedatjobsiteand
inspectedbyQCpersonnelto
ensuredailyupkeep
Photographic
Record
CQMand
CM
PM,QAM,and
client
Maintainedinfieldthroughlifeofproject Photographicrecordshowing
constructionprogress,special
situations
Transportation
andDisposalLog
CQM WasteDisposal
Coordinator
Monthlyandmaintainedinfieldthroughlife
ofproject
Trackswasteontheprojectfrom
generationtofinaldisposition

6-1
SECTION6
Construction Quality Control Submittals
ConstructionQCsubmittalsaregeneratedbyeithertheCQMorthesubcontractorduringorimmediatelybefore
constructiontodemonstratecompliancewiththeprojectplans.Submittalrequirementsshallbetabulatedinthe
submittalregisteraccordingtotherequirementsidentifiedintheprojectplans.
TheQAMandPMwillmonitorsubmittalactivitiestoverify:
Submittalcompleteness
Requiredsubmittalinclusion
Submittalschedulestatus
Currentsubmittalstatus
Resubmittals
TheCQMwilllogandtracksubmittalsinthesubmittalregister.Specificresponsibilitiesregardingsubmittalsare
listedbelow:
Coordinatingsubmittalactions
Maintainingnecessarysubmittalrecordsinanorganizedfashion
Maintainingandtrackingsubmittalsinthesubmittalregister
Reviewingandcertifyingsubmittalsforcompliancewiththeprojectplans,drawings,andspecifications
Approvingsubmittals,exceptthosedesignatedtobeapprovedbytheclientandstakeholders
Checkingmaterialandequipmentdeliveredtotheprojectforcompliancewiththeprojectplans,drawings,
andspecifications
CertaindesignatedsubmittalsrequireapprovalbyauthoritiesotherthantheQAM(suchasthePM,STC,DQM,or
otherqualifiedpersons).Insuchcases,theQAMforwardsthesubmittaltothePM,whoroutesthesubmittalto
theappropriateapprover.TheCMandCQMareresponsibleforcoordinatingthesubmittaltransmittaland
approvalprocessandforfollowingthroughtoensuretheprocessdoesnotaffecttheprojectschedule.
CH2MHILLwillcontrolandschedulesubmittalsandwilldocumenttheprocessinthesubmittalregister.TheCQM
isresponsibleforupdatingthesubmittalregisteratleastonceaweekandforwardingacopyofthesubmittal
registertothePM,QAM,andPDLattheendofeachmonthofprojectwork.Eachsubmittalwillberoutedona
standardsubmittalform.Unitsofweightsandmeasuresusedonthesubmittalswillbeconsistentwiththoseused
intheprojectdocuments.
Eachsubmittalwillbereviewedforcompletenessandcompliancewithcontractrequirementsbyindividuals
qualifiedtoperformthereviewofthatspecificitem.Thesubmittalreviewersandapproverswillbedesignated
beforeconstructionbegins.
TheCQMwillcertifythesubmittalcomplieswiththeprojectrequirements.Submittalsthatdonotcomplywith
therequirementswillbereturnedtotheoriginatorforcorrectionandresubmittal.Substitutionsorvariationsof
specifiedrequirementswillbeclearlynoted.Certificationoftheapprovedsubmittalswillbeindicatedbysigning
orinitialinganddatingthesubmittalformbytheCQM.Submittalswillincludebutarenotlimitedtothefollowing:
Personnelqualifications
Permits
Samples
Production,inspection,andtestreports
Materialcertifications
Progressreports,safetyreports,andmanpowerreports
Redlinedrawingandasbuiltorcertifieddata
QCrecordsandcertifications
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Sampleandtestresults
QCreports
Constructionphotographsandphotologs
Contractcloseoutdocuments
Completedhazardouswastemanifestsanddisposalcertificates

7-1
SECTION7
Changes and Nonconformances
7.1 Changes
Circumstancesmayariseduringtheremedialactionthatnecessitatechangestothedesignand/orconstruction
approachorscopeofwork.Routinechangesalsowilloccurthatdonotaffecttheapproachorscopeofworkbut
aredeparturesfromtheplannedcourseofaction.Thesechangesmayincludesucheventsasunanticipatedsite
conditions,useofalternativeconstructionmethods,substitutionofmaterials,andadditionalworkrequestedby
clientwithinthebroadframework/scopeoforiginalprojectrequirements.ItisthePMsresponsibilitytoensure
thepromptandaccuratedocumentationofthesechangestominimizeimpactsofthesechangesontheproject
costandschedule.
Verbalnotificationofanychanges(orpotentialforchanges)willbemadeimmediatelyuponidentificationofthe
changedcondition.AnyprojectparticipantmayidentifyapotentialchangebyreportingtoeitherthePMorthe
CQM.Followinganassessmentoftheappropriatenessofthechange,notificationwillbemadetoCPGanddmi.
Followingverbalnotifications,changeswillbedocumentedontheFieldChangeNoticeform.Theindividualwho
identifiesthechangewillcompletethisform.ThenoticewillbereviewedbythePMandthenapprovedbythe
PDL,andacopytransmittedtoCPGanddmi.Constructionactivitiesrelatedtothechangedconditionwillnot
commenceuntilapprovalhasbeenobtainedfromCPG.Effortswillbemadetoresolveminorchangesinthefield
tominimizescheduleimpacts.
AChangeSummaryLogwillbemaintainedonsitebytheCQMandprovidedtoCPGanddmiweekly.Either
quarterlyorattherequestofeitherCH2MHILLortheclient,ameetingwillbeheldwiththemanagersandstaffs
todiscusstheappropriatenessofeachchange.Inpreparationforthemeeting(3daysinadvance),thesponsorof
thechangewillprepareapreliminaryscopetodescribethechange,justifythereasonforafeebearingchange,
andestimatetheapproximatemagnitude(orrange)ofthecostimpact.AtsuchtimeasbothCH2MHILLandCPG
agreethatacontractmodificationisnecessary,theCPGwillrequest,inwriting,thataproposalbesubmittedfor
someoralloftheitemsontheChangeSummaryLog.Themodificationthenwillbeprocessedinaccordancewith
thestandardcontractprocedures.
Ifanychangesoccurthatappeartobeoutsidethebroadframeworkoftheprojectscope,CH2MHILLwilladvise
CPGrepresentativeandseekdirectionastohowtoproceed.
7.2 Nonconformances/Deficiencies
TheoverallgoalofthisCQCPistoensureallworkperformedisofthehighestqualityandisinconformanceto
plansandspecifications.Itispossible,however,thatduringfollowuporcompletioninspections,workmaybe
discoveredthatdoesnotmeettheplansandspecifications.TheCQMwillfollowtheprocedurebelowwhensuch
aneventoccurs:
Thepotentialnonconformance/deficiencywillbeverballybroughttotheattentionofprojectpersonnel
immediatelyinvolvedintheparticularelementofwork.Ifitisagreedthatadeficiencyexists,thesituationwill
becorrected(wherepossible)within1workdayunlessthedeficiencyjeopardizesworkerorpublichealthand
safetyoraffectsoveralldesignintegrity.Ifathreattosafetyandhealthordesignintegritydoesexist,astop
workorderwillbeissuedandworkwillceaseuntilcorrectiveactionistaken.Ineithercase,thedeficiencyand
correctiveactiontakenwillbenotedinthedailyCQCR.
Ifthedeficiencycannotbecorrectedbytheendofthefollowingworkday,anNCRwillbeissuedbytheCQM.
ThePMandQAMwillbenotifiedimmediatelysostepscanbetakentoresolvetheissueaspromptlyas
possible.CPGanddmialsowillbenotifiedofthesituationatthattime.
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7-2
Iftheabovestepsdonotresolvethedeficiency,theCH2MHILLPDLandtheclientwillbenotifiedofthe
situationtoassistinachievingresolution.
Exceptinthecaseofanemergency,ifastopworkorderistobeissued,attemptswillbemadebytheCQMto
obtainconcurrenceofthePMandQAMbeforeissuingtheorder.Workwillnotresumeuntilthestopworkorder
hasbeenrescindedbytheCQM.
NCRswillfullydescribethedeficiencyandtheconditionsrequiringcorrectiveaction.Anapproachandschedule
forthecorrectiveactionalsowillbeincluded.TheNCRwillbeissuedbytheCQM,andacopywillbeattachedto
thedailyCQCR.OnlytheCQMwillhaveauthoritytocertifythatadeficiencyhasbeenadequatelycorrected.
AllnonconformingconditionswillbetrackedontheNonconformance/DeficiencyLog.Deficiencieswillbe
summarizedintabularformatshowingthedateofdiscovery,dateofNCRissuance(whereapplicable),abrief
descriptionofthedeficiency,thenecessarycorrectiveaction,thedateofthecorrectiveaction,andthedateof
acceptanceofthecorrectedwork.ThissummarywillbeupdateddailyandprovidedtoCPGanddmiattheweekly
QA/QCmeeting.

8-1
SECTION8
Noncompliance and Corrective Actions
TheCQMwillnotifytheCMandsubcontractorsofanydetectednoncompliancewiththeworkplan,
specifications,andcontractdocuments.TheCMorsubcontractorwilltakeimmediatecorrectiveactionafter
receiptofsuchnotice.Suchnotice,whendeliveredtotheCMorsubcontractorattheworksite,willbedeemed
sufficientnotification.IftheCMorsubcontractorfailsorrefusestocomplypromptly,theCQMmayissueanorder
stoppingallorpartoftheworkuntilsatisfactorycorrectiveactionhasbeentaken.Noncompliancenotificationor
stopworkorderswillbedocumentedinthedailyreport.Completionofcorrectiveactionwillbenotedinthedaily
CQCR.VerificationofthecorrectiveactionanditsresultswillbeperformedbytheQAManddocumentedinthe
CQCR.
Failingtestresultsornoncompliancereportswillberesolvedthroughacorrectivemeasureplan.Theplanwillbe
developedbytheCQMinconjunctionwiththeCMandPM.Theagreeduponcorrectivemeasureplanwillbe
implemented,completed,anddocumentedbytheCQM.

9-1
SECTION9
References
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Attachment A
CPR Form

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CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT
(ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY)
DATE OF REPORT:
REVISION NO:
REVISION DATE:
PROJ ECT NAME/LOCATION: REPORT NO:
PROJ ECT NO: SUPERINTENDENT: SITE H&S SPECIALIST:
AM WEATHER: PM WEATHER: MAX TEMP: MIN TEMP:
SUMMARY OF WORK PERFORMED TODAY


Was A J ob Safety Meeting Held This Date? Yes No TOTAL WORK HOURS ON JOB SITE THIS
DATE (Including Continuation Sheets)
Were there any lost-time accidents this date? (If Yes, attach
copy of completed OSHA report)
Yes No CH2MHILL Onsite Hours
Was a Confined Space Entry Permit Administered This Date?
(If Yes, attach copy of each permit)
Yes No
Were Crane/Manlift/Trenching/Scaffold/HV Elec/High
Work/Hazmat Work Done??
(If Yes, attach statement or checklist showing inspection
performed)
Yes No Subcontractor Onsite Hours
Total Onsite Hours This Date
Was Hazardous Material/Waste Released into the
Environment? (If Yes, attach description of incident and
proposed action)
Yes No Cumulative Total of Work
Hours FromPrevious Report

Total Work Hours FromStart of
Construction

SAFETY ACTIONS TAKEN TODAY/SAFETY INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED (Include Safety Violations, Corrective Instructions Given, Corrective Actions Taken, and Results of
Safety Inspections Conducted):
EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL RECEIVED TODAY TO BE INCORPORATED IN JOB
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT/MATERIAL RECEIVED
MAKE/ MODEL/
MANUFACTURER EQUIPMENT/ LOT NUMBER
INSPECTION
PERFORMED BY
NUMBER/
VOLUME/
WEIGHT


EQUIPMENT USED ON JOB SITE TODAY.
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQUIPMENT MAKE/MODEL
SAFETY CHECK PERFORMED
BY
NUMBER OF HOURS
USED IDLE REPAIR









CHANGED CONDITIONS/DELAY/CONFLICTS ENCOUNTERED (List any conflicts with the delivery order [i.e., scope of work and/or drawings], delays to the project attributable
to site and weather conditions, etc.):


VISITORS TO THE SITE:
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (OSHA report, confined spaceentry permit, incident reports, etc.):
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET


SUPERINTENDENTS SIGNATURE DATE

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CONTRACTOR PRODUCTION REPORT
(ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY)
DATE OF REPORT:
REVISION NO:
REVISION DATE:
PROJ ECT NAME/LOCATION: REPORT NO:
PROJ ECT NO: SUPERINTENDENT: SITE H&S SPECIALIST:
WORK PERFORMED TODAY
EMPLOYEE WORK PERFORMED EMPLOYER FEMALE? MINORITY? TITLE/TRADE HRS

Attachment B
CQCR and Preparatory Phase Report Form


Attachment B: Preparatory Phase Inspection Checklist


Date:
DefinableFeature:

1.PersonnelPresent
Name Title Organization

2.RevieweachparagraphofthespecificationandeachapplicablefigurefortheDefinableFeatureofWork.Completed?Yes/No?If
no,explain.

3.Verifythatallmaterialsand/orequipmenthavebeentested,submitted,andapproved.Completed?Yes/No?Ifno,explain.

4.Reviewthethreephasesofcontrolandprovisionsforprovidingtherequiredinspection.Completed?Yes/No.Ifno,explain.

5.Examineworkareatoassureallrequiredpreliminaryworkhasbeencompletedandisincompliancewiththecontract.Results
satisfactory?Yes/No?Ifno,explain.

6.Performaphysicalexaminationofrequiredmaterials,equipment,andsampleworktoassuretheyareonhand,conformto
submittedplans,andproperlystored.Resultssatisfactory?Yes/No?Ifno,explain.

7.Reviewtheappropriateactivityhazardanalysistoassuresafetyrequirementsaremet.Resultssatisfactory?Yes/No?Ifno,
explain.

8.Discussproceduresforcontrollingqualityoftheworkincludingrepetitivedeficiencies.Documentconstructiontolerancesand
workmanshipstandardsforthisfeatureofwork.

9.Checktoensuretheportionoftheplanfortheworktobeperformedhasbeenacceptedbytheclient.Resultssatisfactory?
Yes/No?Ifno,explain.

10.DiscusstheInitialPhaseofControl

11.Arematerialsstoredproperly?Yes/No?Ifno,whatactionwastaken?

12.Remarks

QCEngineer:
Date:

Attachment C
Submittal Register


Attachment C: Submittal Register
Transmittal
Typeof
Submittal
Approval
Type Reviewer(s)
Planned
Submittal
Date
Contractor
Action ApprovingAuthorityAction
Contractor
Action
Date
Forwardedto
Approving
Authority/
Date
Received
From
Contractor
Date
Forwardedto
Other
Reviewer
Date
Received
fromother
Reviewer
Action
Code
Dateof
Action
Mailedto
Contractor/
Received
from
Approving
Authority Remarks
ProjectManagement

AdditionalInvestigation

Design

Construction

SiteWalk/TemporaryFacilities

LaboratorySampleAnalysis

WasteTransportationandDisposal

Attachment D
Field Change Notice Form


Attachment D: Field Change Notice Form


Client/Project:

ProposedActivityInScope: PotentialScheduleImpact:
Yes/No Yes/No
OrderofMagnitudeCostEstimatetoImplement:
Task/Subtask(s)Affected:

AffectedDocuments:

Activity/ChangeDescription:

Recommendation(s):

ApprovalRequestedBy
Preparedby:
Date:

Project/RemediationManagerAuthorization:
Date:

DesignChange/EngineeringReviewrequired? Yes/No

ProjectEngineerAuthorization:
Date:

ClientApproval
Name:
Title:
Comments:

ContractModificationRequired: Yes/No
Cost/Cost+Fee/NoCost

Attachment E
Non-Conformance/Deficiency Log


Attachment E: Non-Conformance/Deficiency Log
NCR# Description
Discovery
Date
Investigation
Date
Corrective
Action
Completed CPGNotified Comments

FIGURE 1-1
RM 10.9 Sediment Deposit and Removal Areas
Construction Quality Control Plan
Lower Passaic River Study Area, New Jersey
0 100 200 300 50 Feet

LEGEND
Extent of Potentially Exposed Surface Sediment
Navigation Channel
RM10.9 Removal Area
RM 10.9 Sediment Deposit Area
Notes:
1. Orthophoto: NJGIS, 2007
2. The Extent of Potentially Exposed Surface Sediment
was generated from the -2ft (NGVD29) elevation,
which represents the Mean Low Water for this part of
the river. The data source was the July 2011 Bathymetry
Survey conducted as part of the RM 10.9 Characterization
Program (CH2M HILL & AECOM, 2012).
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