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General Provisions ...................................................... 2 General Work ............................................................... 7 Contractors Mobilization and Demobilization .... 17 Contractors Submittals .............................................. 25 Contractors Drawings ................................................ 32 Program of Works ........................................................ 41 Monthly Progress Reports.......................................... 46 Project Safety ................................................................ 51 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic.................... 60 Environmental Control and Protection ................... 73 Laboratory and Contractors Equipment................. 92 Contractors Quality Control ..................................... 108 Acceptance of Work..................................................... 123 Control of Materials .................................................... 138
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Description.................................................................................................. 3 Main Contents of the Specifications ......................................................... 3 Abbreviations .............................................................................................. 3 Units of Measure ......................................................................................... 4 Requirements.............................................................................................. 5 Applicable Standards ................................................................................. 5 Requirements Classification ...................................................................... 6
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1.2
ABBREVIATIONS
In addition to the Definitions and Interpretations shown in Clause 1 of the Conditions of Contract, the following abbreviations as used in Specifications shall be interpreted as follows:
AASHTO ACI ANSI ASME ASTM AC or A/C BS BOQ CBR CPM CSI Dia or Diaph Dwg or Drg FHWA IRI JIS HV LV Max., max Min., min. MONROE American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials American Concrete Institute American National Standards Institute American Society of Mechanical Engineers American Society for Testing and Materials Asphalt Concrete British Standard Bill of Quantities California Bearing Ratio Critical Path Method Construction Standards Institute Diameter Diaphragm Drawing Federal Highway Administration of USA International Roughness Index Japanese Industrial Standards High Voltage Low Voltage Maximum Minimum Ministry of National Resources and Environment
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DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS MUTCD No. NLEP OD PC or PrsC PCC PrcC PSP QA QC QCP RC ROW TCVN TCN
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Number National Law on Environment Protection Outer-Diameter Prestressed Concrete Portland Cement Concrete Precasted Concrete Project Safety Plan Quality Assurance Quality Control Quality Control Plan Reinforced Concrete Right-Of-Way Vietnamese National Standards Vietnamese Industry
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DIVISION 1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS mm mm2 MPa m/s mg/L N N/mm2 rpm ppm sq. cm or cm2 sq. m or m2 T, t or ton USD or $ VND or VD Y or Millimeter(s) Square millimeter Mega Pascal Meter per second Milligram per liter Newton Newton per square millimeter Revolutions per minute Percent per million Square centimeter(s) Square meter(s) Metric ton (1000kg) United States Dollar Vietnamese Dong Japanese Yen
2. 2.1
(b)
(d)
(e)
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Table 2.1 List of Applicable Standards No. 1 Name of Standard Geological Survey Requirements in Construction Code General TCXD VN 309-2004
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Specifications for Geological Survey and Design of 22 TCN 171 -87 Roadbed Stabilization in area with slippage and erosion. Specifications for Geological Boring 22 TCN 259 2000
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Technical Survey for Design and Construction of Pile 20 TCN 160 87 Foundation Specifications of Survey and Design or Roads and 22 TCN 262 2000 Highway in Soft Soil Areas Specifications for Geological Survey for Waterway 22 TCN 260 2000 Works Specifications for Determination of Elastic Module of 22 TCN 251 98 Wearing Course by Benkelmen Beam Specifications for Testing (CPT and CPTU) Expressway Design requirements (*) Highway Design Requirements Urban Road Design Requirements Highway Design Standard (interchange portion) 22 TCN 320 04 TCVN 5729 1997 TCVN 4054-05 TCXDVN 104:2007 22 TCN 273-01
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Specifications for Design of Rural Roads (applied for 22 TCN 210-92 side roads, frontage road) Design Standards for Bridge (and culverts) 22TCN 272-05
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QP 23-65
Specifications for Environmental Impact Assessment 22 TCN 242-98 upon FS Formation and Design Specifications for Design of Rigid Wearing Course Specifications for Design of Flexible Wearing Course Design of Flexible pavement 22 TCN 223-95 22 TCN 211-06 AASHTO 1993 (edition 2001) 22 TCN 237-01 22 TCN 331-05
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Specifications for Design and Treatment of Soft Soil 22 TCN 244-98 Layer by Drain Wicks Geo-textile in Construction of Embankment in Soft Soil 22 TCN 248-98 Area Calculation of the Particulars of Flood Flow 22 TCN 220-95
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Transport Projects in Earthquake Area Design 22 TCN 22195 Standards Design of Earthquake Resisting Works Loading Capacity and Impact Pile Foundation Design Standards TCXDVN 357:2006 TCVN 273795 20 TCN 2186
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Bored Pile Specifications for Construction and 22 TCXDVN 236Acceptance 2004 Bored Pile, Design, Construction and Acceptance PC Anchors T13, T15 & D13, D15 Steel Sheet Reinforced Rubber Bearings Standards of Rubber Elastic Joints 22 TCN 257-2000 22 TCN 267-2000 AASHTO 0251-96 AASHTO M297-96; AASHTO M183-96 22 TCN 60-84
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Cement Concrete
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Steel Structure, Design Standard Construction Steels Reinforcement Bars (hot rolled)
Standards for Design of Artificial Lighting for Urban TCXDVN 259-2001; Street & Square TCXDVN 333:2005 Specifications of Electric Facilities 19 TCN 19; 11 TCN 20; TCVN 4756-89 11 TCN 19-84 22 TCN 51-84 TCVN 5664-92
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Specifications for Tunnel Design Design of Drainage Network outside of the Structures Specifications for Classification of Inland Waterway
Specifications for Thick Bitumen Material Technical 22 TCN 279-01 Requirement and Testing Method Technical Specifications POLIME Bitumen and Testing Method for 22 TCN 319-04
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REQUIREMENTS CLASSIFICATION
Work is paid for directly or indirectly according to each respective Section of work as specified in Sub-section Measurement and Payment of the respective Section, and some of specified items shall be adjusted according to Specification Section 01850 Acceptance of Work. The requirements established in this Specification Section are classified into the following types: The requirements for those items for which measurement for separate payment is not needed because they are deemed included in the rates and prices for other main items, or distributed among all the pay items listed in the Bill of Quantities. The requirements for those items for which a separate payment will be made based on the quantities measured and approved in accordance with this Specification Section. The items or requirements established or described in these Specifications but not listed for payment as specific Pay Items
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Work:
in the Bill of Quantities, are deemed included in or distributed among all the rates and prices entered in the unit prices of the Bill of Quantities. Separate payment will not be made for these items and claims based on miss-consideration of the same will be rejected.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. 2. 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.24 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3. Description........................................................................................................... 8 Requirements....................................................................................................... 8 Materials, Equipment and Plants..................................................................... 8 Materials and Plant Specified .......................................................................... 8 Equipment and Materials Delivery Forecasts ............................................... 9 Requirements for Materials & Equipment .................................................... 9 Special Loads ....................................................................................................... 10 Project Meetings.................................................................................................. 11 Pre-construction Conference............................................................................. 11 Progress Meetings............................................................................................... 12 Meetings with Institutions and Entities Concerned .................................... 13 Submission of Returns/ Reports ...................................................................... 13 Project Ceremonies ............................................................................................. 13 Insurance and Warranty..................................................................................... 13 Protection of Works ............................................................................................ 14 Protection of Utilities and Existing Structures.............................................. 14 Maintenance of Existing Waterway................................................................. 15 Temporary Installations .................................................................................... 15 Measurement and Payment............................................................................... 16
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2. 2.1 2.1.1
(b)
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The Contractor shall update this list when preparing the certificate for payment, or at any time required by the Engineer.
2.1.2
(f)
2.1.3
STORAGE
(a)
Storage Facilities: Materials shall be stored so as to ensure preservation of their specified quality and fitness for the work. They shall be placed on a hard, clean surface and, when required, they shall be placed under cover. Stored materials shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection. Private property shall not be used for storage purposes without written permission of the owner and lessee and payment to them, if necessary. The Contractor shall provide and maintain storage facilities within the limits of the Site. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for review complete details of the type of temporary storage facilities proposed with his Mobilization Program.
(b)
Storage Procedure: Stacked items shall be suitably protected from damage by spacers or load distributing supports that are safely arranged. No metalwork (sheet pilings, reinforcing steel, etc.) shall be stored directly on the ground. Bulk cement shall be stored in silos or bulk cement container cars shutting out moisture.
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Packed cement shall be stored in container boxes to keep from moisture, and the Contractor before usage shall check the Quality of cement. Pipe fittings and valves may be stored outdoors but must be placed on wooden blocking and protected from weather. PC tendons, sheath and related parts shall be kept in warehouse in the manner specified by manufacturers. PVC pipe, geotextile membranes, plastic liner and other plastic materials shall be stored off the ground on pallets and protected from direct sunlight. Pumps, motors, electrical equipment, and all equipment with antifriction or sleeve bearings shall be stored in weather-tight structures. Electrical equipment controls, and insulation shall be protected against moisture and water damage. Equipment having moving parts, such as gears, bearings, and seals, shall be stored fully lubricated with oil, grease, etc., unless otherwise instructed by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall carefully follow the manufacturers storage instructions. Off-site storage arrangements shall be subject to the approval by the Engineer for all materials and equipment not incorporated into the Works but included in applications for payments. Such off-site storage arrangements shall be presented in writing, and shall afford adequate and satisfactory security and protection.
2.1.4
SPECIAL LOADS
(a) On the preparation of Traffic Control Plan specified in Section 01600, where Special Loads necessitate the strengthening, altering, protecting and/or improving any bridge, culvert or road, the Contractor shall provide to the Engineer complete details of the Contractors intended procedure. The Contractor shall observe the requirements of Clause 4 of the General Conditions of Contract and is responsible for carrying out any necessary investigations at his own expenses and the obtaining of approvals, licences, escorts and any other necessary facilities in order to enable extraordinary traffic to be moved on the roads in the project area. (b) The above-mentioned details shall include the following: Details of Constructional Plant, Plant and/or Temporary Works to be moved including the total weight of load; The proposed date and time of such movement; The starting location and destination; The proposed route;
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The bridge(s), culvert(s) and/or road(s) which require(s) strengthening, altering, protecting and/or improving; Full details of any such strengthening, altering, protecting and/or improving, including any and all necessary design calculations; Traffic safety measures while the load is in transit; and Evidence that the Contractor has liaised with and obtained all necessary permissions, permits and the like from all appropriate authorities.
2.2
PROJECT MEETINGS
The Contractor shall be responsible for making all the necessary arrangements and incidentals for preparing and supporting the meetings for the Project.
2.2.1
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
(a) A Pre-Construction Conference shall be held at a time and place designated by the Employer, prior to the commencement date specified in Clause 8 of the General Conditions of Contract. The conference shall be attended by: Employers Representative Engineers Representatives Contractors Project Manager Contractors General Superintendent Contractors Project Engineer Contractors Quality Control Manager Contractors Safety Representative Governmental representatives, as appropriate Stakeholders or others, as requested by the Employer, the Engineer, or the Contractor (c) The Contractor shall provide and explain the following at the conference: The construction Program and respective schedule The schedule of values for progress payment purposes The schedule of construction drawings and other submittals (d) The Engineer will, in advance, advise the full agenda of the Conference, will preside it, and will arrange for keeping and distributing the minutes to all attendants.
(b)
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PROGRESS MEETINGS
(a) The Engineer shall schedule and hold Progress Meetings regularly either monthly, weekly or at any other time as required by the Engineer or the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide sufficient support to the Engineer for organizing such meetings, but not be limited to the following: (I) Weekly Returns At weekly intervals the Contractor shall supply to the Engineer returns of labour, materials and Contractors Equipment, and a schedule of the main work items in each section of the Works showing quantitative progress during the previous week and cumulative progress to date. On the last day of each week the Contractor shall issue to the Engineer details of his intended programs of work for the week ahead. (II) Monthly Returns At monthly intervals, and not later than the last date of the month, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer progress report documentation for the month, which shall include, but not be limited to the following: a program marked up with any agreed amendments and showing the actual percentage completion of each of the main items of work, so that comparison can be made with the scheduled percentage completion of each item; weather and other conditions, including daily temperature range, humidity, rainfall, wind speed and direction, river levels etc.; summary of staff and labour employed on the Site; schedule of Contractors Equipment on Site with dates of arrival and departure as appropriate; and periods of standby breakdown. schedule of principal material items with dates of placing orders, progress of manufacture, dates of delivery to Site etc.; record of Site safety and environmental protection; record of documentation; photographs and video CDs as described in Clause 01150-Contractors
(b)
Submittals.
The purpose of the meetings is to improve aspects related to coordination, and to review the progress of the Works, monitoring all the approved Programs, plans and schedules for the work, submittals, Quality control, etc. The meetings shall also be held to prepare, update and monitor the problems, or potential problems, that are affecting or could affect the Project. The Engineer will preside the meetings and take care of keeping and distributing the respective minutes.
(c) (d)
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(e)
The Contractors Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Safety Officer, Scheduler and other key personnel as required by the Engineer or as necessary for presentation of relevant information and data, shall attend the Progress Meetings.
2.2.3
(b)
2.2.4
Three copies (01 original and 02 copy) of all progress returns / reports shall be submitted to the Engineer, and two copies shall be submitted to the Employer. The submission of progress returns / reports shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibilities in respect of notices, records, particulars, documents, or drawings required by other clauses of the Conditions of Contract and Specifications.
2.3
PROJECT CEREMONIES
The Contractor shall be responsible for making all necessary arrangements and incidentals in preparing and supporting the ceremonies for the Project following his duty as description on Condition of Contract or Specifications.
2.4
(a)
(b) (c)
(d)
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(a)
PROTECTION OF WORKS
The Contractor shall carefully protect all work and materials from injury by the weather, or by other external action. If the event work defects or injures are detected, these shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractors expense, subject to the Engineers approval. Prior to placing the facilities in any area, all clearing and grubbing operations shall be done to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The ground elevation of all temporary facilities shall be 30 cm in minimum above the adjacent existing ground. The surface shall be adequately sloped to allow rainwater to adequately drain.
(b)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
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(b)
(c)
(b)
Other Temporary Installations: External Lighting: Suitable external lighting shall be provided at the entrance to all buildings. Maintenance: During the performance of the Works the Contractor shall maintain all temporary facilities in a suitable manner to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
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Removal: Upon completion of the Works, or as otherwise directed by the Engineer, all plant, temporary facilities and encumbrances used for the Works shall be removed, the area affected properly cleaned and repaired and, if necessary, the property owner paid. (c) Removal: Upon completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove from the Site all construction plant and equipment provided by the Contractor, any subcontractor or supplier. Employer not Liable for Damage to Plant: The Employer shall not at any time be liable for the loss or damage to any of the constructional plants and equipment provided by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier.
(d)
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1. Description ................................................................................................................. 18 2. Requirements ............................................................................................................. 18 2.1 References ................................................................................................................... 18 2.2 Mobilization Program............................................................................................... 18 2.3 Superintendents and Assistants ............................................................................. 19 2.4 Land for Construction Purposes, Detours, Plant and Other Uses.................... 19 2.5 Construction Equipment and Plant........................................................................ 20 2.6 Contractors Site Offices, Sheds, Stores and Living Quarters ....................... 20 2.7 Contractors Workshop and Warehouse................................................................ 20 2.8 Subsidiary Requirements for Contractors Facilities.......................................... 20 2.8.1 Access Roads............................................................................................................ 20 2.8.2 Project Information Signs ..................................................................................... 20 2.8.3 Security Fencing ...................................................................................................... 20 2.8.4 Temporary Lighting for all Buildings at Site .................................................... 21 2.8.5 Sanitary Facilities.................................................................................................... 21 2.8.6 Water.......................................................................................................................... 21 2.8.7 Sewages..................................................................................................................... 21 2.8.8 Communication System......................................................................................... 22 2.8.9 Contractors Weigh-House and Scale.................................................................. 22 2.9 Filling-in Holes and Trenches................................................................................. 22 3. Measurement and Payment ..................................................................................... 23 3.1 Methods of Measurement ........................................................................................ 23 3.2 Basis of Payment........................................................................................................ 23
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REQUIREMENTS REFERENCES
These requirements shall be applied complementarily, and without detriment, to the requirements and provisions stated in: Clause 4 The Contractor, Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspension, Clause 10 Employers Taking Over, Clause 11 Defects Liabilityof the Conditions of Contract.
2.2
(a)
MOBILIZATION PROGRAM
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, for his review and Approval, a detailed Mobilization Program. This Program shall be submitted as an attachment of the Programme specified in Clause 8- Commencement, Delays and Suspension of the General Conditions of Contract. The Program shall include a schedule noting the anticipated arrival of all construction equipment and facilities as well as the arrival of all key personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors. Moreover, the mobilization Program shall include a layout plan noting the location, size and arrangement of all temporary facilities, including security fencing and entrance and exit gates, sewage and water lines and systems, electrical supply and access and facility roads. The Contractor shall complete the construction of all temporary facilities and the mobilization of all key personnel, equipment and plant no later than 120 days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. This completion date shall be established as a mile stone specified in Section 01300.
(b)
(c)
(d)
2.3
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removal, or notice of intent of removal, the Contractor shall nominate a replacement staff for the Engineers Approval.
2.4
(a)
LAND USES
FOR
AND
OTHER
The Contractor shall acquire all additional working areas and any additional areas required for construction purposes and access or other uses as stipulated in the Specifications. Before entering the work site, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Engineer. The Contractor shall give separate notices to each owner and occupier or authority having jurisdiction over the work sites. Before entering any additional work areas the Contractor shall obtain, and forward to the Engineer, a copy of the written consent of the owner and occupier or authority having jurisdiction over the land, and shall state the purposes for which such land is to be used. The Contractor shall define the extent and period of occupation for which such consent is granted. The Contractor shall select, arrange for and, if necessary, pay for the use of sites for construction purposes, detours, plant and other uses necessary for the execution of the Works. Before using any land belonging to the Government or to a private landowner for any purposes in connection with the execution of the Works, the Contractor shall get the Engineers Approval for such use. If any utility passing through the temporary site is affected by the Works, the Contractor shall at his own expense, shall provide an appropriate plan for re-alignment or relocation of such utility in full working order to the satisfaction of the owner of the utility and the Engineer, before cutting or removing or relocating the existing utility. On completion of the Contract, or earlier if so directed by the Engineer, all plant, temporary facilities and any other encumbrances shall be removed, the site and land use areas shall be properly cleaned, all damage made good, and, if necessary, the land-owner paid for the use of the land.
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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2.7
2.8 2.8.1
SUBSIDIARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS FACILITIES TEMPORARY ROAD AND BRIDGE WORKS:
In accordance with his Temporary Roads and Bridges Plan (reviewed and approved by the Engineer) the Contractor shall: Furnish, maintain, and remove on completion of the Works for which they are required, all temporary roads and road works such as staging over roads, access and service roads, temporary crossing structures over channel or unstable soil area for which the work is required. Concurrently, they should be suitable for any means of transport to bring construction manchines to the Site, to make access roads for means of transports of the Contractor or other people, or for whatever purpose. Such temporary road works shall be constructed to the satisfaction of the Engineer in accordance with the actual traffic, and shall be maintained in practical conditions all the times. Make all necessary arrangements, including payment if required, with the public authorities or landowners concerned, for the use of the land, (before constructing the works for temporary roads, and obtaining the Engineers prior approval). The Engineers approval shall depend upon the Engineers satisfaction with the Contractors proposals for items such as paving, signs installation, lighting and riding Quality of the temporary road together with the proposed maintenance arrangements. Such approval will not, however, relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the Contract. Upon completion of the Works the Contractor shall clean up and restore the land to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Where temporary traffic ramps are required, or if so requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish all the labor and materials, construct and maintain such temporary traffic ramps to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
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2.8.2
2.8.3
SECURITY FENCING
Security fencing with at least three (3) strands of barbed wire shall be constructed around all temporary facilities. Fencing shall be at least 1.8 meters high and provided with lockable gates at each entry and exit point.
2.8.4
(c)
2.8.5
SANITARY FACILITIES
The Contractor shall furnish temporary sanitary facilities at the Site, as provided herein, for the needs of all construction workers and others performing work or furnishing services on the Project. Sanitary facilities shall have reasonable capacity, be properly maintained throughout the construction period, and obscured from public view to the greatest practical extent. If chemically treated type toilets are used, at least one such toilet shall be furnished for every 20 people. The Contractor shall enforce the use of such sanitary facilities by all personnel at the Site.
2.8.6
WATER
(a) All water required for and in connection with the equipment and plant, devices, dust control, for settling of backfill material or for any other use as may be required for proper completion of the Works, shall be provided by and at the expense of the Contractor. In case of shortage of water for use in the construction works, the Contractor shall draw water from a well or wells dug at the Contractors expenses, after Approval by the Engineer.
(b)
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(c)
The Contractor shall provide a sufficient supply of bottled drinking water from an acceptable source to all of the Contractors employees, including all necessary devices for keeping the water in good condition (hot and cold water).
2.8.7
SEWAGES
All sanitary facilities shall be connected to a suitable sewage system.
2.8.8
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements and pay all installation and usage charges for the communication system in his offices at the Site.
2.8.9
(d)
(e)
(f) (g)
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no longer required for the execution of the Works. All costs related to this requirement shall be deemed included in the Contractors Unit Prices for the applicable work.
3. 3.1
3.2
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment for Mobilization shall include: (a) Transport of Construction Plant based on list of equipment and plant which was submited in the Bids or whatsoever additional equipment and plant required, from the port of unloading in Vietnam to the sites of bridges, tunnel and highway in construction process and installation of such equipment and plant; Supply, installation and maintenance of the Contractors vehicles, accommodations, offices, laboratories (but excluding supply of the Contractors Labs Equipments and Contractors Surveying Equipment as described in Section 01750-Laboratory and LABs Equipment), workshops, stores, communication system, facilities, Project Information Signs, etc.; Construction, maintenance and removal of temporary road and bridge works; Dismantling of the work site by the Contractor, with the removal of all the installations, constructional plant and equipment, so that the site is restored to the state it was in before the installations or placing; Protection and restore land acquistion and right of way markers, which have been handed over to the Contractor, in oder to rehanover to the Management Unit. All the works including the costs for all incidentals works necessary to comply satisfactorily with the requirements of this Specification Section.
(b)
(c) (d)
(e)
(f)
Payments shall be made in lump sum by the following installments: 30% (thirty percent) on substantion completion of items from (a) to (c) and written acceptance of the Engineer and approval of the Employer on the Contractors Site offices, Laboratories and Mobilization Program. 50% (fifty percent) on substantion completion of items (d) to (e) in accordance and proportionally with the Contractors Mobilization Program, and upon the acceptance by the Engineer; and
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20% (twenty percent) in the Final Certificate on completion of all necessary dismantling and restoration of the Site and acceptance writing by the Engineer and approval of the Employer.
No additional payment shall be made for any additional mobilization of personnel, plant, equipment and materials.
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Description ............................................................................................................... 26 Requirements........................................................................................................... 26 Submittals Classification and LIST .................................................................. 26 Requirements for the Contractors Submittals ............................................... 27 Construction Photographs and Video Recording .......................................... 28 Photographs ........................................................................................................ 28 Video Recording ................................................................................................ 28 Measurement and Payment................................................................................... 30 Measurement......................................................................................................... 30 Basis of Payment................................................................................................... 30
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(b) Indirectly Paid Submittals: Submittals which are not paid directly as they are deemed to include in proportion and unit price of the related major work items or have been incorporated in the entire work items listed in the BOQ. List of Directly Paid Submittals includes related documents, minutes, reports and others as follows; Contractors Mobilization Program: including all the related documents, reports and submittals as specified in Section 01100 Contractors Mobilization & Demobilization of these Specifications. Contractors Safety Plan including all the related documents, reports and submittals as specified in the Section 01500 Project Safety of these Specifications. Traffic Control Plan including all the related documents, reports and submittals as specified in the Section 01600 Maintenance and Protection of Traffice of these Specifications.
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- Environmental Control Plan including all the related documents, reports and submittals as specified in the Section 01700 Environmental Control of these Specifications. All the forms, records and reports, technical documents, instruments and equipments catalogues and reference guides (when required by the Engineer), lists and inventories, documents and similar things related to Section 01750 Laboratory and Contractors Equipment in these Specifications. All the design and shop drawings (if rental option is not applied), documents, catalogues and guides for the vehicles and houses equipment/furniture, materials and similar things related to Section 01780 Engineers Facilities, Accommodations and Services in these Specifications. Quality Control Plan including all the documents, minutes, related reports, report technical instructions and other related reference documents, certificates, and documents specified in Technical Specifications, Section 01800 Contractors Quality Control. Monitoring Schedule for Work Acceptance including all the documents, certificates, related plans and drawings (if required), minutes, reports and documents specified in Section 01850 Acceptance of Work of these Specifications, Schedule of Materials including all the related documents, certificates, plans, drawings, minutes, and reports as specified in Section 01900 Control of Materials of these Sepecifications, Other submittals and materials required by each section of the Technical Specifications Inherently Paid Work:
(c)
The submittals that may be required during the Contract execution, or as required by the Engineer, but are not specifically specified or described in the Specifications or the Bill of Quantities, shall be deemed included in or distributed among all the rates and prices entered for the unit prices of the Bill of Quantities; Separate payment shall not be made for these submittals and claims based on missconsideration of the same shall be rejected.
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All submittals specified in these Specifications shall be provided in hard copies with editable electronic files recorded on the approved software or applications. The standard submission requirements are: Latest edition of all standards, regulations, guidelines, specifications, technical papers, monographs, catalogues, and other technical documents required Drawings (size A3) Technical Documents ( size A4 or A3) Schedule of Works (size A4 or A3) Technical Manuals and/or Guidelines Technical Manuals CD ROM
For the convenience of the Employer, all official correspondence between the Contractor and Employer should have a Vietnamese translation attached.
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(d) Photographs shall be taken for every structure location with number of photos as specified by the Engineer. (e) The Contractor shall take construction photographs by camera with automatically recorded date-month-year and/or by digital camera so that such photographs can be created on computer. The Contractor shall supply both hard and computerized copies of photographs as required by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide the necessary software to the Engineer for computerized storage, editing and reproduction of photographs. (f) The use of film camera is not allowed. (g) Each photograph shall be suitably captioned. (h) The Engineer may at any time withhold payments if, in his opinion, the provisions for construction photographs made by the Contractor are not in compliance with these requirements. (i) The photographs and digital originals shall form a part of the records of the Employer and the prints of the same cannot be supplied to anybody else or published without the written permission of the Employer.
2.3.2
VIDEO RECORDING
a) The Contractor shall keep a video recording of the construction progress and salient features of the Project. Upon completion of the Works, the record shall be edited and compiled, based on the following specifications: Video System: Recording Time Language: Copies: Subjects: DVD 90 minutes Both of Vietnamese & English versions Shall submit 5 (Five) for each version Original conditions of the Project area Mobilization and site preparation Installation of equipment and facilities Installation of plant and plant under operation Earthworks Soft soil treatment Pavement works Construction of bridges and other major structures Construction of Tunnels and other major structures
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Toll plaza and service area (for Package 2) Electrical and telecommunication utilities Laboratory and testing for Quality control Commencement and completion ceremonies Testing and inspection for Acceptance of the Works Others as required by the Engineer (b) The Contractor shall submit the outline of the narration process prior to the compilation of the video record, for the approval of the Engineer. The final video record shall be produced by a specialized company approved by the Engineer, and submitted to the Employer and the Engineer within 30 days after the issuance of the Taking-Over Certificate.
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3.2
a)
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall include: All costs necessary and required for the proper preparation, updating, and maintenance of the items comprising the submitted materials in accordance with the requirements and stipulations of this Specification Section. all the supplemental documents, corrections, materials, expertise staff, computer applications, and any other incidentals applied for the purpose. The Engineer may at any time withhold payments if (in the opinion of the Engineer) submittals and materials specified herein are not provided, or otherwise rendered, in compliance with the requirements and procedures of this Specification Section. Payments shall be made in the following three installments: 10% (ten percent) upon the issuance of the Engineers approval of the documents or materials prepared for each respective item as required herein and submitted by the Contractor for the first time after commencement of the Works; 70% (seventy percent) over the duration of the Contract Construction Period (counting from the accepted First Interim Payment Certificate by Employer to the last time in the Contract) split in partial payments in proportion to the work progress, upon the Engineers approval of the submitted items to be paid for, and on the condition that no delays in the submittals were reported by the Engineer; and
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20% (twenty percent) upon the issuance of the Engineers approval of the completed item prepared (approval of all the As-Built Documents and Zero Status Documents for Bridge) and submitted by the Contractor after completion of the Works, and for last time in the Contract. Pay Item 01150-1 Description Contractors Submittals Unit lump sum
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2.3.1 Submittal Schedule ............................................................................................... 41 2.3.2 Requirement and Procedures for the Approval ............................................... 42 2.4 2.5 3. Particular Requirements for the As-Built-Drawings........................................... 43 Drawing Copyrights................................................................................................ 43
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The Contractor shall submit the Zero-status Documents for all Zero-Status Documents for the project bridges as part of the as-built documents. The ZeroBridges status documents shall include following documents and other documents that the Engineer may request reasonably: a) Zero-status reports; b) As-built bridge profiles, which shows the as-built elevation of substructure, superstructure, bridge deck, asphalt surface, and other important elements; c) Riverbed cross-section at the bridge location at the time of completion; d) Inspection results, monitoring methods, and corrective measures for cracks or any other defects found at the time of completion.
2. 2.1
REQUIREMENTS GENERAL
(a) The requirements herein established shall be applied to the requirements and provisions stated in Clause 1-General Provisions or other Clause of the Conditions of Contract for the Drawings, and to the requirements for the Contractor submittals stated in Specification Section 01150. Based on the Drawings supplied to the Contractor as stated in Clause 6.1 Custody and Supply of Drawings and Documents of the Conditions of Contract, the Contractor shall prepare all drawings required for the execution of the Works as specified herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following: Confirmation and correlation of all incorporated information; Accuracy of all dimensions and quantities; Information pertaining to the fabrication and construction method; Handling and conservation of all the drawings in good condition; Delays in the submittals; and Submission to the Engineer only by the Contractor about Constructors Drawings prepared by subcontractors, manufacturers, suppliers or distributors. (d) The Contractor shall provide all the necessary information to substantiate that all materials and/or plants incorporated into the Works, conform to
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and meet or exceed the requirements of the Specifications and/or the Drawings. (e) The Contractor shall provide all necessary and/or required drawings, calculations and certifications for all temporary works as required or described in the Specifications. No more than two submittals per item are required, provided however that: If additional submittals are required by actions of the Contractor, any delays shall be the Contractors responsibility. Any additional costs that may be incurred by the Employer or the Engineer due to the review of submittals more than twice shall also be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Employer may at any time, after advising the Contractor of such additional costs for submittal review, recover such costs from money due or money which will be due to the Contractor. (g) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations, resulting in a delay in work progress. In this case, the Engineer shall withhold the relevant payments until the requirements are satisfactorily met and measures to recover the delays are effectively applied by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. (h) Unless otherwise specified by the Engineer in accordance with Clause 1General Provisions and Sub-clause 1.9 Delayed Drawings or Instruction of the Conditions of Contract, all time required for review, submittal and approval for the Contractors Drawings shall not be the basis for any claim, neither for a time extension nor for monetary adjustment.
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(g)
Unless otherwise specified, each submittal of the Contractors Drawings shall consist of three copies and shall be submitted to the Engineer, one set of which will be returned to the Contractor with revisions, if needed, noted thereon. Editable electronic files, in the approved application form for the Project, of the Contractors Drawings subjected to the Engineers approval shall be provided to the Engineer after issuance of the respective approval. Submittals without the required signatures and seal will not be accepted and will be returned to the Contractor without action.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL AND APPROVAL SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE (THE DRAWINGS SCHEDULE)
(a) The Drawings Schedule shall be prepared in close relation, and showing solid consistence, with the program to be submitted specified in Clause 8Commencement, Delays and Suspension of the Conditions of Contract (hereafter referred as the Program). Incorporating in the Program, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a Submittal Schedule (hereafter referred as the Drawings Schedule), noting all required information and data required for the Contractors Drawings. The Drawings Schedule shall be used as the document for monitoring the submittals, and to register the approvals, throughout the Contract. The Drawings Schedule shall content, but not be limited to, the following: A list of the Contractors Drawings to be submitted in accordance with the main items of the Program. The captioned list shall be classified by type of drawing (i.e. Shop Drawings, Working Drawings, Other Drawings or As-Built Drawings); A bar schedule of the main submittals showing the main work items of the Critical Path as the milestone of each submittal; and A list and schedule of the main tests for materials and trials to be subject to approval by the Engineer for the main work items. This list shall include also the submittals of certifications from the suppliers. (e) The register of each submittal shall content the following: A description of each submittal and its contents including applicable specification identification; Statement if the submittal is for information, or to receive the Engineers consent or approval; The dates of the submittal: date of submittal to the Engineer and the expected date for return of the submittal; In the event that a re-submittal is required, besides the new dates, it shall content the status of the returned submittal (i.e. approved as noted, the comments, or rejected); and In the event that a deviation regarding the requirements shown in the Drawings and the Specifications is detected, it shall be clearly stated by the Contractor in the respective submittal. (f) The Drawings Schedule shall be updated monthly or when required by the Engineer or the Contractor
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(g)
The Contractor shall include in his Monthly Report, a summary describing the existing condition and the progress of his Drawings Schedule.
2.3.2
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(d) (e)
(f)
(g)
The Contractors Drawings that have been evaluated by the Engineer as Approved as Noted shall be registered for the update of the Drawings Schedule and shall form a part of the Construction Drawings that shall be available at the Site at all times.
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(b)
(c)
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DRAWING COPYRIGHTS
The rights for using, copying or reproducing, partly or entirely, all or any of the drawings prepared by the Contractor as herein specified, are reserved and belong to the Employer at any time or in any situation.
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Description ....................................................................................................................... 47 Requirements ................................................................................................................... 47 General ......................................................................................................................... 47 Requirements for the Programs Composition and Contents .............................. 48 2.2.1 The Programs Composition and Contents ....................................................... 48 2.2.2 The Schedules Contents ...................................................................................... 48 2.3 2.4 Requirements for Submittal and Approval of the Programs ............................... 49 Requirements for Updating the Schedule and Cash-Flow ................................... 50 Measurement and Payment ........................................................................................... 50
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Time Schedule:
Cash-Flow:
2. 2.1
REQUIREMENTS GENERAL
(a) The requirements of this Specification Section shall be applied to the requirements and provisions stated in Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspension, Clause 13 Variations and Adjustments and Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment of the Conditions of Contract. Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations, resulting in a delay in the commencement of the activities for execution of the Works. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract, the delay caused by the above referred default by the Contractor and its effect on the work progress will be estimated by the Engineer and settled in accordance with the stipulations of Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspension and Clause 14
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Contract Price and Payment of the Conditions of Contract, at the time of taking-over of the Works. (d) Unless specifically authorized in writing by the Engineer, no work except mobilization shall be permitted if the Contractor has not complied satisfactorily with the requirements of this Specification Section, and/or the Engineers Approval of the Program has not been given.
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REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMS COMPOSITION AND CONTENTS THE PROGRAMS COMPOSITION AND CONTENTS
(a) The Program shall incorporate in detail all activities related to the Works from their commencement to their completion, taking into account all the main items introduced in the Bill of Quantities for each component of the Works. The Contractor shall comply satisfactorily with the requirements of Clause 13 Variations and Adjustments and Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment of the Conditions of Contract, and this shall be included as a main part of the Program. The Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following: the Schedule (showing the critical path); the Contractors mobilization and demobilization plan; all submittals and drawings; all plans and schedules; all activities for site investigation; all surveys and laying out; all key and milestone dates (such as the dates for submittals of schedule, the dates for mobilization, the commencement/completion dates for the works of soft soil treatment, bridge construction, sub-base, Engineers accommodation, etc.); all interface dates between the Contractor and sub-contractors for the Works; all activities associated with the procurement, purchase, fabrication and shipment of goods, materials, and equipment to be incorporated into the Works; all public and site holidays; and other activities that the Engineer may require for monitoring.
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incorporate the required corrections or modifications into the Program and re-submit it to the Engineer for approval. No more than two submittals of the Program are required for the Engineers approval, provided however that: If additional submittals are required by actions of the Contractor, any delays shall be the Contractors responsibility. Any additional costs that may be incurred by the Employer or the Engineer due to the review of the Program more than twice shall also be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Employer may at any time, after advising the Contractor of such additional costs for submittal review, recover such costs from money due or money which will further be due to the Contractor.
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Description ................................................................................................. 53 Requirements ............................................................................................. 53 General ........................................................................................................ 53 Requirements for the Reports Contents ................................................ 54 Measurement and Payment ..................................................................... 55
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REQUIREMENTS GENERAL
a) The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement the requirements and provisions stated in Clause 46.1 Rate of Progress of the Conditions of Contract, and the Specification Sections 01000 General Provisions, 01200 Contractors Drawings, 01300 Program of Work and the like included in the Contract regarding the reporting requirements. b) Before the fifth calendar day of each month, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the Report in 1 original and 5 copies. The Report shall describe all works performed up to and including the last day of the preceding month. c) The Report constitutes the fundamental document for the procedure of each progress payment; therefore, the reviewed and approved Report shall be attached to each certificate for progress payment. d) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations. In this case, the Engineer will suspend the procedure for issue of any payment certificate if the relevant Report does not meet the requirements specified herein.
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2.2
(b) Table of Contents and Signing of Contractors Representative................... 1 page (c) Project Outline (Table) ...................................................................................... 1 page
(d) Summary of Monthly Certificate and Price Escalation (Table) .................. 1 page (e) Scheduled and Actual Progress (Chart) as specified in Section 01300 Program of Work showing in the approved bar-chart format with the progress of payments as per the updated Cash-Flow Curve (S curve) . 1 page Activities list (Table) ......................................................................................... 1 page Completed one in the month, including their actual start and completion dates Currently under progress one with the time required to complete (Current and anticipated delaying reasons shall be attached on the column of remarks)
(f)
(g) 36 Photographs with brief explanation of works as specified in Section 01150 Contractors Submittals ............................................................................... 2 pages (h) Safety Summary: prepared by the Contractors Safety Manager and Traffic Supervisor including a summary of related activities performed in the month, addressing problems on safety, traffic and environmental control, other restraints and any accident as specified in Section 01500 Project Safety and Section 01600 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic........ 2 pages (i) Environmental Activity Report: prepared by the Contractors Environmental Manager including a summary of related activities performed in the month, addressing problems on environmental monitoring and control, other restraints and any accident as specified in Section 01700 Environmental Control and Protection..................................................... 2 pages Quality Control Summary: prepared by the Contractors Quality Control Manager including a summary of related activities performed in the month, addressing environmental control problems, outstanding deficiencies, and shall include a summary of all Quality control tests, and test results. Section 01750 Laboratory and Contractors Equipment, Section 01800 Contractors Quality Control and Section 01900Control of Materials2 pages
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(k) Acceptance Control Summary: prepared by the Contractors Quantity Surveyor including accepted works or not accepted works accumulated summary table in the month (with satisfactory evidence list and applicable payment factors, if specified), outstanding deficiencies as specified in Section 01850 Acceptance of Work ............................................................ 2 pages (l) List of the material on site as specified in Clause 7 and Sub-Clause 14.5 of Conditions of Contract (Table).................................................................... 2-1 pages
(m) Mobilization and Demobilization of Contractors staff Table (with name, company affiliation, their position, and nationality) since the commencement of work up to the end of the report period, including subcontractors and suppliers. The listing shall include the names of all personnel) ........................................................................................................... 1 page (n) Major Construction Equipment List on Site (Table) The tabulation shall identify the type, make, model, and capacity (if applicable) of equipment, in operation or not operating and indicate the date the equipment arrived on site and the date the equipment left the Site. ................................................ 1 page (o) Labor numbers related to each of works (Table) .......................................... 1 page (p) List of Submittals (Table) as specified in Section 01150 Contractors Submittals and Section 01200 Contractors Drawings ........................... 1 page (q) List of Photographs and Video taken on the Month (Table) ....................... 1 page (r) (s) (t) Status of Change Order (Table) .................................................................... 1 page Summary of Contractors Claim (Table) ........................................................ 1 page List of Correspondence with the Client and the Engineer (Table) ............. 1 page
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% to date
Local Component
Foreign Component
Combined Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
A: Total Sum of Work Completed to date B: Material on Site C: Gross Sum of Monthly Certificate D: Previous Monthly Certificate E: .....% for Retention Money F: ..% for Advance Payment G: Tax H: (Liquidated Damage) I: Total Sum of Reduction J: Net Value of Monthly Certificate K: Price Escalation L: Total Payment in this month
A+B
Deduction
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Description ........................................................................................... 59 Requirements ....................................................................................... 59 General ................................................................................................... 59 Contractors Safety Plan (The Safety Plan) ....................................... 60 Safety Manager ..................................................................................... 63 Special Requirements for Safety......................................................... 64 Measurement and Payment ............................................................... 66 Methods of Measurement ................................................................... 66 Basis of Payment................................................................................... 66
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- Within 28 (twenty-eight) days of the date of the Notice to Commence, the Contractor shall submit his Project Safety Plan (PSP). The Contractor shall cooperate and comply with Engineers instruction to have PSP approved by Engineer before the start of site works.
- The Contractor shall comply with the approved PSP and Engineers instruction on safety. - If the Contractor proposes to change, he shall notify the Engineer in writing at least seven (7) calendar days prior to any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to the Engineers approval. If the Engineer makes any subsequent recommendation or instructions on the PSP in writing, the Contractor shall revise the PSP accordingly. - The finalities of PSP Engineer approval shall be a Vietnamese translation attached. Program and the Schedule: As defined in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work
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REQUIREMENTS GENERAL
a) The Safety Plan shall be considered as one of the key-plans composing the Program prepared, submitted and monitored as described in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work.
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b)
The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract: Clause 1 General Provisions Clause 2 The Employer Clause 4 The Contractor Clause 6 Staff and Labour Clause 11 Defects Liability Clause 15 Termination by Employer Clause 17 Risk and Responsibility Clause 18 Insurance The requirements established in this Specification Section shall also supplement the requirements and provisions stated in the following sections of the General Specifications: Section 01600 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic; and Section 01700 Environmental Control and Protection. and the like regarding safety included in the Contract.
c)
d)
Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations, resulting in delay in the work progress. In this case, the Engineer will suspend the procedure for progress payments until the Contractor corrects the defects, recover the delays, and secures normality in the compliance with the said requirements. Defaults on complying with these requirements by the Contractor will also be taken into account by the Engineer in estimating the respective compensations that will be determined in accordance with the applicable statements of Clauses 1; Clause 4; Clause 6; Clause 11; Clause 17; and Clause 18 of the Conditions of Contract. The Contractor shall, as a priority in all his activities, undertakings and endeavors, ensure continuity of the safety measures for the public and all persons directly or indirectly associated with the Works. The Contractor shall instruct and require the Project Manager, Safety Manager and his Site representative responsible for the Contract execution to be directly accountable in all matters concerning safety. The Contractor shall comply with all safety and industrial health legislation including, without limitation to, the Rules and Regulation of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the authorities having jurisdiction on safety.
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of all tiers and their due compliance with safety and all relevant statutory regulations is ensured. This shall also include the procedure for reviewing the safety plan proposed by subcontractors, confirming that it is prepared in due compliance with the statutory regulations and in accordance with the Safety Plan requirements, and the method to incorporate the subcontractors safety plans into the general Safety Plan. Safety Equipment and Clothing: The safety equipment, rescue apparatus and protective clothing which will be required for the Works, including the quantity, source, standards of manufacture, storage provisions and means of ensuring proper utilization by all workmen and staff employed directly or Engineers staff, unauthorized visitors to the site (including the people of vicinity) or indirectly by the Contractor, and repair to or replacement of damaged equipment. Such equipment shall include, but not be limited to, goggles and other eye protectors, hearing protectors, safety harnesses, safety equipment for working underground and in confined spaces (e.g. sewers, drains, etc), rescue equipment, fire extinguishers, first aid equipment, ropes, hard hats and, where appropriate, associated shock absorbers, chest harnesses. Safety Inspections: The means by which safety equipment, scaffolds, guardrails, working platforms, hoists, ladders and other means of access, lifting, lighting, signing, and guarding equipment shall be regularly inspected, tested and maintained and the standards below which such items shall be removed from the Site and replaced. Supervision and Auditing: The means by which the established safety system will be supervised, monitored and audited by the Safety Manager to ensure due compliance with the principles and objectives of the Safety Plan at all levels of construction. This shall also include the procedure for updating the Safety Plan. Records: To be prepared and maintained by the Safety Manager and the staff for safety, and the communication procedures to be adopted by the Safety Manager such that the Engineer, and others associated with the Works (e.g. subcontractors), are kept fully informed throughout the period of the Contract on matters relating to site safety and industrial health regulations. First Aid and Rescue: A description of the operation and equipment of the specified first aid base, the emergency and rescue procedures and their associated equipment. In addition, the method for protection of visitors to the Site shall be stated. The means by which all hazards associated with working on, adjacent to and above tidal water shall be accommodated including but not limited to details of proposed rescue boats, safety nets, warning and navigation
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signs/lights, search procedures, life saving equipment, watching for persons entering the water and any other appropriate equipment or procedure. Health Hazards: An appreciation of the industrial health hazards likely to be associated with the Works and proposals for minimization of the risks associated with such hazards. The means of minimization of the effects of climatic exposure (heat, wind and moisture) and an exposure to noxious substances. Safety regarding Construction Methods: Proposals to ensure that construction methods do not compromise the Contractors commitment to the Safety Plan or his compliance with statutory regulations. First Aid Base: A description of the First Aid Base to be established in the Site and maintained until completion of the Work. This shall include a description of the measures to be taken for First Aid and medical services. Others: In addition, the following items shall also be included: A description of the security norms to be applied in the offices, shops, construction plant, etc., A description of the hygiene measures in eateries, cafeterias, work areas, etc.
2.3
SAFETY MANAGER
a) The Contractor shall appoint a Safety Manager, one per each Package of Contract, whose duties throughout the period of the Contract shall be entirely connected with the Safety activities on the Site. The Safety Manager shall be bilingual (Vietnamese/English) and shall be a suitably qualified and experienced person who shall prepare, supervise and monitor the Safety Plan, and shall, in particular but without limitation, carry out auditing of the operation of the Safety Plan in accordance with a rolling program to be submitted, from time to time, to the Engineer for his consent and accepted by Employer. The appointment and designation of the Safety Manager shall be subject to the Engineers approval and accepted by Employer. Unless specifically agreed in writing by the Engineer, the Contractor shall not undertake any work on the Site until the Safety Manager has commenced duties on Site. The Contractor shall not remove the Safety Manager from the Site without the express written permission of the Engineer. Within fourteen (14) days of any such removal, or notice of intent of removal, the Contractor shall nominate a replacement Safety Manager for the Engineers approval.
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c) d)
e)
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f)
The Contractor shall provide the Safety Manager with enough supporting staff in accordance with the staffing levels set out in the Safety Plan. The supporting staff shall include at least one (1) Deputy Safety Manager whose appointment shall be subject to the Engineers approval. The Deputy Safety Manager shall be capable of assuming the duties and functions of the Safety Manager as contained in the Site Safety Plan whenever necessary. The Contractor shall empower the Safety Manager and his staff to instruct employees of the Contractor, or of its Subcontractors, of any tiers to cease operations and take urgent and appropriate action to make safe the Site and prevent unsafe working practices or other infringements on the Safety Plan or the statutory regulations. The Contractor shall ensure that the Safety Manager maintains a daily site diary, comprehensively recording all relevant matters concerning site safety inspections and audits, related incidents and the like. The site diary shall be available at all times for inspection by the Engineer.
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h)
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Safety Reports: The Contractor shall submit regular Safety Reports to the Engineer as a requirement of the Safety Plan. A summary of this report shall be included in each Monthly Progress Report. Safety reports shall comprehensively address all relevant aspects of site safety and industrial health regulations and, in particular, shall report on all site safety audits undertaken during the period covered by the report. Safety Information: The Contractor shall ensure that safety, rescue and industrial health matters are given a high degree of publicity to all persons regularly or occasionally on the Site. Posters, in both Vietnamese and English, drawing attention to site safety, rescue and industrial health regulations shall be made or obtained from the appropriate sources and shall be displayed prominently in relevant areas of the Site. Safety Meetings: The Safety Manager of the Contractor shall perform regular safety meetings in accordance with the Safety Plan, with the participation of the Engineer (or a representative delegated by him for the purpose), and representatives of Subcontractors if so requested by the Engineer. All Safety Meetings shall be notified to the Engineer at least 3 days in advance. Minutes of all Safety Meetings shall be taken and sent to the Engineer within three (3) days after the meeting. Fire Extinguishers: In supplement to the safety equipment stated in the Safety Plan, the Contractor shall provide in particular wall-mounted hand fire extinguishers of all-purpose, nitrogen-pressured, dry chemical type. Moreover, fire extinguishers shall be provided at each Site Offices and the Engineers offices and accommodations, during the execution of the Works. Individual fire extinguishers shall also be provided in all the vehicles being used in the Project. First Aid Base: The Contractor shall, at his own expenses, establish and maintain a fully equipped First Aid Base as described in the approved Safety Plan, one per each Package of Contract, and satisfying the following conditions: The First Aid Base shall be located at the Contractors principal work area and shall consist of a treatment room fitted with a hand wash basin, two treatment couches and sterilizing equipment and lockable cupboards to contain sufficient medical supplies for the Contractors workforce, the Engineers site supervisory staff and any visitors to the Site. In addition, six stretchers shall be stored, available for instant use. The first aid base shall contain a recovery room that shall be furnished with six chairs and six footrests. The First Aid post shall be air-conditioned, with cooling capability sufficient to maintain the temperature of the inside of the building at 20 C.
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A qualified nurse and nurses aid shall be in attendance at the First Aid Base during all times when work is being undertaken on the Site, including work by any Subcontractor and periods when only emergency activities are being undertaken, such as during periods of inclement weather. All the costs for First Aid shall be considered as a part of the unit price of the bid, and no additional payment will be made for it. i) j) Qualified Personnel: Suitably qualified personnel shall operate Construction Plant and equipment used on or around the Site. all
Notification of Accidents: The Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately when any accident occurs whether on site or off site in which the Contractor, his personnel or construction plant, or those of his Subcontractors are directly or indirectly involved and which result in any injuries to any persons. Such initial notification may be verbal and shall be followed by a written comprehensive report within 24 hours after the occurrence of the accident. Assistance to the Engineer: The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with full co-operation and assistance in all safety surveillance carried out by the Engineer or the Employer.
k)
3.
4.
INSURANCE
General Requirements for Insurance The Contractor is the insuring Party, each insurance policy shall be carried out by Insurers coming from eligible countries and under legal operation in Vietnam, being approved by the Employer in the list of insurers for the package with conditions of Contract. This subject Insurance shall be read as description on Clause 18 - General Condition of Contract and Section 8- Particular Conditions of Contract-Part A&BVolume1. Pay Item 01500-1 Description Insurance for Works Unit provisional sum
1. 2.
2.1 General ......................................................................................................................... 70 2.2 Traffic Control Plan .................................................................................................... 71 2.3 Traffic Supervisor ....................................................................................................... 73 2.4 Special Requirements for Traffic Control................................................................ 74 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 2.4.7 2.4.8 2.4.9 2.4.10 3. Works for Traffic Control ................................................................................ 74 Materials for Traffic Control Devices ............................................................ 74 Maintenance of Equipment and Devices for Traffic Control ..................... 75 Traffic Control during Non-Working Hours ................................................ 75 Traffic Control during Nighttime................................................................... 75 Traffic Control Conserving Existing Traffic.................................................. 76 Passing of Other Contractors .......................................................................... 77 Number of Lanes for Traffic Control ............................................................. 77 Half-Width Construction................................................................................. 78 Vertical Clearance............................................................................................. 78
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REQUIREMENTS GENERAL
a) b) The Traffic Control Plan shall be considered as one of the key-plans as described in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work. The Contractor shall thoroughly acquaint himself with existing traffic conditions and understand the importance of maintaining traffic safety and avoiding excessive traffic delay. The Contractor shall co-operate with the pertinent agencies regarding traffic control and all details will be subject to the Engineers approval. The Contractor shall take necessary care at all times during the execution of the Works to ensure the existing convenience, environmental protection and safety of residents along and adjacent to the roads, and any public highways or other facilities that may be affected by the Works. The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out any necessary investigations and obtaining approvals, licenses, escorts and any other necessary facilities in order to enable extraordinary traffic to be moved on the roads in the Project area. Before the application of the measures for traffic maintenance and protection contained in the Traffic Control Plan described below, the Contractor shall investigate and clarify sufficiently the details and regulations established by local authorities and pertinent divisions of the Vietnam Road and Railroad Traffic Police Department. The technical requirements specified in the Vietnamese Standards 22-TCN-23701 Road Signs and Signaling Regulations or National Specifications QCKT / 01 / 2008 / BGTVT shall be applied as the specifications for the work items contained in this Specification Section. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract and Specifications: Clause 1 General Provisions; Clause 4 The Contractor; Clause 7 Plant, Materials and Workmanship; Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment. Clause 17 Risks and Responsibilities; Clause 18 Insurance; Specification Section 01500 Project Safety
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Specification Section 01700 Environmental Control and Protection h) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations. In this case, the Engineer will suspend the procedure for progress payments until the Contractor corrects the defects, restores the traffic, and secures normality in the compliance with the said requirements. In the event that the Contractors failure to meet these requirements persists, it will entitle the Engineer to carry out such works as he deems necessary, and to charge the Contractor with the full cost thereof plus respective incidental and administrative costs, which amount shall be deducted from any money due, or which may become due, to the Contractor under the Contract.
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Subcontractors, and the method to incorporate the Subcontractors traffic control plans into the Projects Traffic Control Plan. Inventory of the Affected Traffic: A detailed inventory of the road sections on which traffic will be affected by the Works, in accordance with the Program prepared by the Contractor. Existing Road Traffic Plan: An appropriate plan shall be prepared for remedying and improving the existing roads to serve construction work in accordance with the Plan. This Plan shall include a detailed time schedule for use of the existing transport roads. Methods, Equipment and Supporting Staff for Traffic Control: A detailed and consistent description of the methods, equipment and supporting staff to be applied for traffic control, including details for each stage considered during the construction of the Works. The methodology described in the Traffic Control Plan shall cover all the items herein specified, and all applicable requirements of the Vietnamese standards or the like for traffic control. Traffic Control Schedules: Time-bar schedules prepared for each case of traffic control necessity identified in the above-mentioned inventory, including a description of all the main activities for traffic control, dates for commencement and completion of each activity, critical items of the schedule, all the traffic control means, etc. Traffic Control Inspections: The procedure and schedule for inspection of the Traffic Control equipment, instruments and devices. Supervision and Auditing: The means by which the established Traffic Control System will be supervised, monitored and audited by the Traffic Supervisor to ensure its due compliance with the principles and objectives of the Traffic Control Plan. This shall also include the procedure for updating the Traffic Control Plan. Records: To be prepared and maintained by the Traffic Supervisor and the staff for traffic control, and the communication procedures to be adopted by the Traffic Supervisor such that the Engineer, and others associated with the Works, are kept fully informed throughout the period of the Contract on matters relating to traffic regulations.
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TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR
The Contractor shall appoint a Traffic Supervisor, one per each Package of Contract, whose duties throughout the period of the Contract shall be entirely connected with the Traffic Control activities on the Site. The Traffic Supervisor shall be bilingual (Vietnamese/English) and shall be a suitably qualified and experienced person who shall prepare, supervise and monitor the Traffic Control Plan, and shall, in particular but without
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limitation, carry out auditing of the operation of the Traffic Control Plan in accordance with a rolling program to be submitted, from time to time, to the Engineer for his consent. c) d) The appointment and designation of the Traffic Supervisor shall be subject to the Engineers approval. If so requested by the Contractor, the duties designated for the Traffic Supervisor could be covered by the Safety Manager designated as established in Specification Section 01500 Project Safety and upon the Engineers approval on the Curriculum Vitae and records of the proposed person for this item. The evaluation of the proposed staff shall include an interview performed by the Engineer. Unless specifically agreed in writing by the Engineer, the Contractor shall not undertake any work on the Site, which may affect the traffic, until the Traffic Supervisor has commenced duties on Site and the Traffic Control Plan has been approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not remove the Traffic Supervisor from the Site without the express written permission of the Engineer. Within fourteen (14) days of any such removal, or notice of intent of removal, the Contractor shall nominate a replacement Traffic Supervisor for the Engineers approval. The Contractor shall provide the Traffic Supervisor with enough supporting staff in accordance with the staffing levels set out in the Traffic Control Plan. The supporting staff shall include at least one (1) Deputy Traffic Supervisor (per each Package of Contract) whose appointment shall be subject to the Engineers approval. The Deputy Traffic Supervisor shall be capable of assuming the duties and functions of the Traffic Supervisor as contained in the Traffic Control Plan whenever necessary. The Contractor shall ensure that the Traffic Supervisor maintains a daily site diary, comprehensively recording all relevant matters concerning site safety inspections and audits, related incidents and the like. The site diary shall be available at all times for inspection by the Engineer.
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Warning Lights (flashing or steady): Warning lights shall be of low intensity flashing type, high intensity flashing type, or steady burn type as approved by the Engineer.
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The Contractor shall keep the length of the Project construction areas in such condition that traffic will be accommodated safely. Traffic control devices and services shall be provided and maintained both inside and outside the Project limits as needed to facilitate traffic guidance should this be necessary.
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HALF-WIDTH CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor shall include in his Traffic Control Plan and his proposed method for construction described in the Program, pertinent details of the construction method to be applied where a detour is not feasible and the construction on existing public roads should be undertaken only over a half of the full width of the roadway.
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The following aspects shall be considered for this purpose: The length of such half-width construction shall be kept as short as possible. Work on culverts must be commenced and completed in the dry season and the embankments adjacent to them must be reinstated so that at least half the full width will be available for use by the public throughout the next rainy season. A single lane at least 3.5 m wide shall be kept open to traffic. The Contractor shall conduct his operations in such a manner as to cause the least possible obstruction, inconvenience, and delay to traffic and shall be responsible for adequate control of the traffic using such lengths of single lane.
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VERTICAL CLEARANCE
In general any temporary works placed over roads or diversions used by public traffic should have a vertical clearance specified by the Vietnamese Standards TCVN5729-97, TCVN4054-85, 22TCN210-92, TCVN5729-97 and 22TCN210-92, as follows: Expressways and Highways Class I, II and III Highways Class IV, V and VI Rural Roads Class A Rural Roads Class B at least 4.75 m at least 4.50 m at least 3.20 m at least 2.70 m
Where required by the Engineer, the Contractor shall erect and maintain suitable approved check-gates, fitted with warning signs indicating the vertical clearance.
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BASIS OF PAYMENT
a) Payment shall include all costs necessary and required for the proper implementation of the Traffic Control Plan fully in accordance with the requirements of this Specification Section, including all update and submittals, supervision, materials, equipment, apparatuses and devices, labor, construction of work required in Section 01600 and any incidental costs,
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except for the work mentioned in Clause 3.2.(b) below. With respect to the work items which are mentioned in this Clause and can be applied with available unit price in Bill of Quantities, it shall be applied with available unit price in Bill of Quantities. b) Neither measurement nor payment will be made for furnishing, installing, and maintaining traffic control devices, including temporary fences, services, road works required by the Contract for the control and protection of traffic. With respect to temporary roads and new detour roads for assurance of public traffic and means of transport, as well as transportation of Contractors equipment, this cost shall not be measured and paid for in Section 01600. All the costs for this work shall be deemed to include in Section 01100 Constructions Mobilization and Demobilization All traffic control devices prepared by the Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor, and shall be removed upon completion of the Contract. The Engineer may at any time withhold payment if, in his opinion, the Maintenance and Protection of Traffic have not been provided in due compliance with the requirements and procedures of this Specification Section.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description ................................................................................................................. 83 Requirements ............................................................................................................. 83 Regulations and Reference Standards ..................................................................... 83 General ......................................................................................................................... 86 Contractors Plan for Environmental Control and Protection (The Environmental Control Plan).................................................................................... 87 Environmental Manager............................................................................................ 89 Special Requirements FOR Environmental Control .............................................. 90
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2.5.1 Baseline Monitoring ................................................................................................... 90 2.5.2 Air Quality and Dust.................................................................................................. 90 2.5.3 Water Quality.............................................................................................................. 94 2.5.4 Vibration and Noise ................................................................................................... 95 2.5.5 Waste and Soil Contamination ................................................................................. 98 2.5.6 Other Environmental Aspects .................................................................................. 98 3. 3.1 3.2 Measurement and Payment ..................................................................................... 100 Methods of Measurement.......................................................................................... 100 Basis of Payment......................................................................................................... 100
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Decision No. 2920-QD/MTG issued on December 12th, 1996 by MOSTE on the Application of Vietnamese environmental standards. Decision No.35/2002/QD-BKHCNMT issued on June 25th, 2002 by MONRE on the Application of Vietnamese Environmental Standards. Decision No.22/2006/QD-BTNMT issued on December 18th, 2006 by MONRE on the Application of Vietnamese Environmental Standards. Building Code of Vietnam 1997, Chapters 1 to 3.
Standards for Air Quality: TCVN 5067-1995 APHA No. 406 TCVN 5937-2005 TCVN 5938-1995 TCVN 5939-1995 TCVN 5971-1995 Weight method for determination of suspended dust content, Method for sampling and analysis of NO2 gasSalzmann method, Air Quality and ambient air Quality, Maximum allowable concentration of hazardous substances in ambient air, Industrial emission standards, inorganic substances and dusts, Ambient air; Determination of the mass concentration of sulfur dioxide (SO2) - Tetrachloromercurate (TMC) pararosaniline method, Ambient air; Determination of the mass concentration of carbon monoxide, Gas chromatographic method,
TCVN 5972-1995
Standards for Noise Quality: TCVN 5948-1995 TCVN 5949-2005 TCVN 5964-1995 TCVN 5965-1995 TCVN 6962-2001 Road motor vehicle noise, maximum permitted noise level, Noise in public and residential areas, maximum permitted noise level, Description and measurement of environmental noise. Part 1: Basic quantities and procedures, and Description and measurement of environmental noise. Part 3: Application to noise limits. Vibration and Shock Vibration emitted by construction works and factories. Maximum permitted levels in the environment of public and residential area.
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TCVN 7210-2002
Vibration and Shock Vibration emitted by roads traffic. Maximum permitted levels in the environment of public and residential area. Vibration and Shock Vibration emitted by roads traffic Method of measurement.
TCVN 7211-2002
Standards for Water Quality: TCVN 5070-1995 TCVN 5942-1995 TCVN 5944-1995 TCVN 5945-2005 TCVN 5992-1995 TCVN 5993-1995 TCVN 5994-1995 TCVN 5999-1995 TCVN 6000-1995 TCVN 6663-14-2000 Weight method for determination of oil and oil product, Surface water Quality standard, Ground water Quality standard, Industrial wastewater; Discharge standards, Sampling, Part 4: Guidance on sampling techniques, Sampling, Guidance handling of samples, on the preservation and
Sampling, Part 4: Guidance on sampling from natural lakes and man-made lakes, Sampling, Guidance on sampling of wastewaters, Sampling, Guidance on sampling of ground waters, Sampling, Part 14: Guidance on Quality assurance of environmental water sampling and handling,
Standards for Soils Quality: TCVN 5297-1995 TCVN 5300-1995 TCVN 5301-1995 TCVN 5302-1995 TCVN 5960-1995 Sampling - General requirements, Soil classification pollutants, Soil records, General requirements for soil reclamation, Sampling, guidance on the collection, handling and storage of soil for the assessment of aerobic microbial processes in the laboratory, Determination of dry matter and water content on a mass basis Gravimetric method, Maximum allowable limits of heavy metals in the soil. based on level of chemical
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GENERAL
The Environmental Control Plan shall be considered as one of the key-plans composing the Program to be prepared, submitted and monitored as described in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract: c) Clause 27.1 Fossils, Clause 30.4 Waterborne Traffic, Clause 32.1 Contractor to Keep Site Clear, Clause 33.1 Clearance of Site on Completion, Clause 39.1 Removal of Improper Work, Material or Plant, and Clause 49.2 Completion of Outstanding Work and Remedying Defects. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall also supplement the requirements and provisions stated in the following sections of the General Specifications: Section 01500 Project Safety, and Section 01600 Maintenance and Protection of Traffic. and the like regarding maintenance and protection of traffic included in the Contract. d) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations. In this case, the Engineer will suspend the procedure for progress payments until the Contractor corrects the defects, mitigates the environmental impact caused, and secures normality in the compliance with the requirements for environmental control and protection. In the event that the Contractors failure to meet these requirements persists, it will entitle the Engineer to carry out such works as he deems to be necessary, and to charge the Contractor with the full cost thereof plus respective incidental and administrative costs, which amount shall be deducted from any money due, or which may become due, to the Contractor under the Contract.
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The requirements and standards shown in Sub-section 2.1 of this Specification Section shall be applied. Moreover, other standards that may be recommended by the Engineer as applicable shall also be used. Before the application of the measures for environmental protection contained in the Environmental Control Plan described below, the Contractor shall investigate and clarify sufficiently the details and regulations established by local authorities (Province or District) and pertinent divisions of the Vietnam Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), and shall also obtain their acceptance for the plan. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for taking the remedy or mitigation measure(s) required to deal with the environment-related effects of any of his construction or construction-related activities. When and if an environmental problem arises (such as environmental damage to property and natural resources, ground subsidence, interruption of groundwater flow, surface/ground water contamination, complaints or legal actions by third parties, etc.), the Contractor shall first immediately notify the Engineer thereof; and then, based on the approved Environmental Control Plan, he shall prepare the countermeasures that shall be applied to solve or mitigate the problem, and shall submit them to the Engineers approval.
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CONTRACTORS PLAN FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL AND PROTECTION (THE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PLAN)
Incorporating in the Program, supplementing the Safety Plan and the Traffic Control Plan, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for review and approval, the Environmental Control Plan that shall be implemented during the work execution, and shall be monitored on a daily basis. The Environmental Control Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Environmental Control Organizational Structure: The organization classified into subdivisions that can be technically and effectively managed, and described in an Environmental Control Organizational Chart identifying the subdivisions, responsibilities and tasks of the personnel and supporting staff, all of them engaged solely and specifically for environmental control issues (including the Contractors Environmental Manager who shall be responsible for all environmental control issues in the Site). Moreover, the criteria for appointment of the principal staff shall also be described.
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Lines of Communication: The organizational structure shall show direct lines of communication and reporting among the Environmental Manager, Contractors Project Manager, and the Contractors Director responsible for the Contract. Interaction and Communication Procedures: Communication between the Contractors construction personnel working in areas where the environment will be or is being affected, and the environmental control staff, including regular communication and reporting system. Moreover, the procedures shall also specify the frequency, coverage and intent of site meetings for coordination. Subcontractors Environmental Control Plan: The means by which the Environmental Control Plan will be communicated to Subcontractors (if any), including also the procedure for reviewing the plan for environmental control proposed by Subcontractors, and the method to incorporate the Subcontractors environmental control plans into the Projects Environmental Control Plan. Inventory of Environmental Impacts: A detailed inventory of the identified environmental impacts that will be caused by executing the Works in accordance with the construction Program prepared by the Contractor. Methods, Equipment and Supporting Staff for Environmental Control: A detailed and consistent description of the methods to be applied and the equipment and supporting staff to be provided for environmental control, including details for each stage considered during the construction of the Works. The methodology described in the Environmental Control Plan shall cover all the items herein specified, and all applicable requirements of the Vietnamese standards or the like regarding environmental control. Environmental Control Schedules: Time-bar schedules prepared for each case of environmental control necessity identified in the above- mentioned inventory, including a description of all the main activities for environmental control, dates for commencement and completion of each activity, critical items of the schedule, etc. Environmental Control Inspections: The procedure and schedule for inspections of the environmental control equipment, the compliance of methods, and the performance of the supporting staff. Supervision and Auditing: The means by which the established Environmental Control System will be supervised, monitored and audited by the Environmental Manager to ensure due compliance with the principles and objectives of the Environmental Control Plan. This shall also include the procedure for updating the Environmental Control Plan.
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Records: to be prepared and maintained by the Environmental Manager and the staff for environmental control, and the communication procedures to be adopted by the Environmental Manager such that the Engineer, and others associated with the Works, are kept fully informed throughout the period of the Contract on matters relating to traffic regulations.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER
The Contractor shall appoint an Environmental Manager, one for each Contract Package, whose duties throughout the period of the Contract shall be entirely connected with the Environmental Control activities on the Site. The Environmental Manager shall be bilingual (Vietnamese/English) and shall be a suitably qualified and experienced person who shall prepare, supervise and monitor the Environmental Control Plan, and shall, in particular but without limitation, carry out auditing of the operation of the Environmental Control Plan in accordance with a rolling Program to be submitted, from time to time, to the Engineer for his consent. The appointment and designation of the Environmental Manager shall be subject to the Engineers approval and Employer accepted. Unless specifically agreed in writing by the Engineer, the Contractor shall not undertake any work on the Site, which may affect the environment, until the Environmental Manager has commenced duties on Site and the Environmental Control Plan has been approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall not remove the Environmental Manager from the site without the express written permission of the Engineer. Within fourteen (14) days of any such removal, or notice of intent of removal, the Contractor shall nominate a replacement Environmental Manager for the Engineers approval and Employer accepted. The Contractor shall provide the Environmental Manager with enough supporting staff in accordance with the staffing levels set out in the Environmental Control Plan. The supporting staff shall include at least one (1) Deputy Environmental Manager (for each Contract Package) whose appointment shall be subject to the Engineers approval. The Deputy Environmental Manager shall be capable of assuming the duties and functions of the Environmental Manager as contained in the Environmental Control Plan whenever necessary. The Contractor shall ensure that the Environmental Manager maintains a daily site diary comprehensively recording all relevant matters concerning site safety inspections and audits, related incidents and the like. The site diary shall be available at all times for inspection by the Engineer.
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The Contractor shall take necessary action at all times to prevent dust nuisance as a result of his activities. An air pollution control system shall be installed and shall be operated whenever the equipment and the plant are in operation. a) Law and Regulations: The Contractor shall not install any furnaces, boilers or other similar plant or equipment using any fuel that may produce air pollutants in accordance with the Vietnams National Law on Protection of Environment (NLEP) and other relevant legislation. Dust Suppression Measures on the Site: The Contractor shall implement dust suppression measures that shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Cells for Stockpiling: Stockpile of sand and aggregate for use in concrete manufacture shall be made accordingly with the applicable Vietnamese regulations. Surfacing of Approaches: The areas within the Site where there is a regular movement of vehicles shall have an acceptable hard surface and be kept clear of loose surface material. Conveyor Belts: Conveyor belts shall be fitted with wind-boards, and conveyor transfer points and hopper discharge areas shall be enclosed to minimize dust emission. All conveyors carrying materials that have the potential to create dust shall be totally enclosed and fitted with belt cleaners. Silos: Cement and other such fine-grained materials delivered in bulk shall be stored in closed silos fitted with a high-level alarm indicator. The highlevel alarm indicators shall be interlocked with the filling line such that in the event of the hopper approaching an overfull condition, an audible alarm will operate, and the pneumatic line to the filling tanker will close.
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Filters or Air Cleaning: - All air vents on cement silos shall be fitted with suitable fabric filters provided with either shaking or pulse-air cleaning mechanism. - The fabric filter area shall be determined using an air-cloth ratio (filtering velocity) in accordance with standards. - Weigh hoppers shall be vented to a suitable filter. - The filter bags in the cement silo dust collector must be thoroughly shaken after cement is blown into the silo to ensure adequate dust collection for subsequent loading.
Dust Suppression by Water Spraying: - Effective water sprays shall be used during the delivery and handling of all raw sand and aggregate, and other similar materials, when dust is likely to be created and to dampen all stored materials during dry and windy weather. - Installation of an adequate dust suppression plant including water sprayers. - Areas of reclamation shall be completed, including final compaction, as quickly as possible and in conformity with good practice to limit the creation of wind blown dust. - All the roads within the Projects Site and all related areas for construction shall be sprayed at least twice a day, and more if necessary to control dust to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
Tire Cleaning: All vehicles shall be properly cleaned (bodies and tires are free of sand and mud) prior to leaving the site areas. For this purpose, necessary cleaning facilities (such as water pool style, or steel ramp with grid or angle bar surface) shall be provided in the Site, and the Contractor shall ensure that no water or debris from such cleaning operations is deposited off-site. Truck Covers: All trucks used for transporting materials to and from the Site shall definitively be covered with canvas tarpaulins, or other acceptable type of cover (which shall be properly secured) to prevent debris and/or materials from falling from or being blown off the vehicle(s). Wall Protection against Wind: Where necessary, and when instructed by the Engineer, walls shall be constructed to avoid the effect of strong winds that could cause the blowing of dust and debris.
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Dust Suppression at Concrete Batching Plant or Crushing Plant: - Where dusty materials are being discharged to vehicles from a conveying system at a fixed transfer point, a three-sided roofed enclosure with a flexible curtain across the entry shall be provided. Exhaust fans shall be provided for this enclosure and vented to a suitable fabric filter system. - Any vehicles with an open load carrying area used for moving potentially dust-producing materials shall have properly fitted sides and tailboards. Materials having the potential to create dust shall not be loaded to a level higher than the sides and tail boards, and shall be covered by a clean tarpaulin in good condition. The tarpaulin shall be properly secured and shall extend at least 300 millimeters, or more if necessary, over the edges of the sides and tailboards. - The Contractor shall frequently clean and water the concrete batching plant and crushing plant sites and ancillary areas to minimize any dust emission. - Dry mix batching shall be carried out in a totally enclosed area with exhaust to suitable fabric filters.
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Air Pollution Reduction on the Site: The Contractor shall not burn debris or other materials on the Site. The Contractor shall require that all vehicles, while parked on the site have their engines turned off. The Contractor shall check all equipment and machinery on the Site at least weekly and make all necessary corrections and/or repairs to ensure compliance with safety and air pollution requirements.
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Monitoring of Dust Levels The Contractor shall carry out dust impact monitoring at all work areas throughout the construction period and in accordance with the approved Environmental Control Plan.
The activities for Monitoring of Dust Levels shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a) Air Samples and Equipment for Air Quality Control: Within two weeks after the date of issue of the Engineers approval of the Environmental Control Plan, the Contractor shall provide the following:
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Air samplers and associated equipment and shelters in accordance with the requirements stated in TCVN 5067-1995 Weight method for determination of suspended dust content. A direct reading dust meter capable of reading 1 hour TSP in the range 0.1 - 100 mg/m3. b) Monitoring Stations: Monitoring stations shall be installed at each location determined in the Environmental Control Plan, as approved by the Engineer, and shall be free from local obstructions or sheltering; All the Monitoring Stations shall be provided with suitable access, paved and hard standing, and with a galvanized wire fence and gate. The exact location and direction of the monitoring equipment at each monitoring station shall be agreed with the Engineer. c) Measurements of Dust Levels: The dust levels shall be measured by method established in TCVN 50671995. All samples collected as part of the monitoring Program shall be analyzed in accordance with the standards and current regulations. d) Baseline Monitoring: Immediately after the issue of the Engineers approval of the Monitoring Stations and the methods for dust level measurement, the Contractor shall carry out the baseline monitoring to determine and agree with the Engineers on ambient dust levels at each specified monitoring station. The baseline monitoring shall be carried out for a period established in the ECP approved by the Engineer, with measurements to be taken every day at each monitoring station. Monitoring During Work Execution: Impact monitoring in the course of work execution shall normally be carried at each monitoring station in a frequency established in the ECP approved by the Engineer. In the event that the records of monitored dust levels indicate an impact on the air Quality evidencing a deteriorating situation, the Engineer, simultaneously with his instructions for improving the dust suppression measures, may require the Contractor to undertake daily impact monitoring at any one or more of the monitoring stations until the results indicate an improving and acceptable level of air Quality. Monitoring results shall be submitted to the Engineer within one week after completion of the monitoring period.
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Monthly reports shall be analytical and shall provide explanations for any anomaly and problems encountered. Actions taken in response to the monitoring results shall also be required. (3) a) Action on Construction Dust Levels Where the Engineer determines that the recorded dust levels are significantly greater than the levels established in the baseline survey, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to take effective remedial measures including, but not limited to, reviewing dust sources and modifying working procedures. The Contractor shall inform the Engineer of all steps taken. Written reports and proposals for action shall be passed by the Contractor to the Engineer whenever the Engineer determines that air Quality monitoring shows that the recorded dust levels are significantly greater than the levels established in the baseline survey.
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Water Quality Monitoring Law and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with the Vietnamese legislation and other regulations currently applied in Vietnam insofar as they relate to water pollution control and monitoring. Protection of Existing Watercourses: The Contractor shall ensure that no tools or machinery are washed in any water sources or areas that drain into an existing watercourse, stream, or canal. The Contractor shall ensure that run-off from the construction sites is not deposited directly into any watercourse, stream, or canal. The Contractor shall ensure that chemicals and concrete agitator washings are not deposited in the watercourses. The Contractor shall ensure that all temporary construction facilities are located at least 50 meters away from any water course, stream, or canal. c) Weekly Inspection: The Contractor shall weekly check all equipment for prevention of oil and/or lubrication leaks and ensure that all equipment oil and lubrication replacements are performed only in maintenance and repair areas. Water Quality Monitoring Baseline Monitoring: The Contractor shall perform the activities for monitoring of water Quality included in the Baseline Survey prepared the Consultant in previous stage before tendering.
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Monitoring During Work Execution: Routine instrumented monitoring of water Quality and runoff from set areas, construction camps, staging areas, labor camps, etc. shall be conducted at least once every month and shall include the above referred parameters. Monitoring results for SS, DO, BOD5, COD and conductivity shall be submitted to the Engineer within two working days after their tests. Other monitoring results shall be submitted within eight (8) working days after the tests. Monthly reports shall be analytical and shall provide explanations regarding any anomaly or problem encountered. The actions taken in response to the monitoring results shall also be described.
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Acoustic screens or enclosures shall be provided around any part of the Works located in sensitive areas where according to the ECP from which excessive noise may be generated. In general, the equipment shall be selected with due consideration for having lowest noise levels, and ensuring that all equipment is regularly maintained to keep such levels. All equipment, engines and motors shall be equipped with proper mufflers. c) Submittal of Noise Statement: The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, for review and approval, a Noise Statement including full and comprehensive details of all powered mechanical equipment which he proposes to use during the hours of darkness and of his proposed working methods and noise level reduction measures. The Noise Statement shall include detailed noise calculations to demonstrate the noise generation anticipated by the Contractor. The Statement shall also include safety protection measures against noise such as the use of ear muffs in noisy areas and rotation and/or working hour limitation for the personnel continuously working in areas of high noise where the permissible noise limit established by the Vietnamese standards is being exceeded. The Noise Statement shall be submitted at least fourteen (14) days before the planned start of any work to be undertaken during the hours of darkness. No work shall be carried out during the hours of darkness until the Engineer has notified the Contractor in writing of his consent based on the Noise Statement submitted in relation to such work. Such consent of the Engineer shall not in any event relieve the Contractor of his obligations under the Contract, nor fetter, nor limit neither restrict the Engineers power to give instructions in accordance with the Contract. d) Special Condition for Noise Control during Darkness Hours: The Contractor shall ensure that noise generated by work carried out by the Contractor and his Subcontractors during hours of darkness does not exceed the maximum permissible noise limits accepted by the Engineer (the same may be varied from time to time by, and at the sole discretion of, the Engineer), whether continuously or intermittently. In the event of a breach of this requirement, the Contractor shall immediately re-deploy or adjust the relevant equipment or take other appropriate measures to reduce the noise levels and thereafter maintain them at levels which do not exceed the said limits.
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Such measures may include, without limitation, the temporary or permanent cessation of use of certain items of equipment. (2) a) Vibration and Noise Monitoring Vibration Control and Monitoring: Vibration Control: The Contractor shall select, use and maintain his plant and equipment, and adopt such methods for construction that the maximum vibration levels, measured on any building or structure outside or within the Site limits, do not exceed the permitted levels specified in TCVN 6962-2001. The above are limits for transient vibrations. For continuous or sustained periods of vibrations, the permissible peak particle velocity shall be equal to two thirds of the value given above. Vibration Monitoring System: The Contractor shall establish a system for monitoring vibrations in accordance with the requirements stated in TCVN 7211-2002. Baseline Monitoring: The Contractor shall perform the activities for monitoring of vibration Quality included in the Baseline Survey prepared the Consultant in previous stage before tendering. Monitoring during Work Execution: During piling, or any other activity likely to be a source of significant vibration designated by the Engineer, the Contractor shall record vibration levels at locations agreed with the Engineer, at least twice daily. The Engineer may relax the frequency of monitoring if it can be shown that vibration levels are consistent and within specified levels. Theses shall be done at times during the active use of the equipment likely to be source of vibration. The Contractor shall allow for a minimum of six locations to be monitored. b) Noise Monitoring: Baseline Monitoring: The Contractor shall perform the activities for monitoring of noise Quality included in the Baseline Survey prepared the Consultant in previous stage before tendering. Monitoring Points: The Contractor shall carry out noise monitoring at such points within the Site, or outside the Site, and at times as shall be determined in the Environmental Control Plan. Methodology: The noise monitoring methodology adopted shall conform to the Vietnamese Standards TCVN 5964/5-1995. c) Reports and Others: Reports: The results of all monitoring shall be reported to the Engineer within 48 hours of any set of readings. In addition the Contractor shall
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establish detailed records for all sets of vibration and noise monitoring undertaken in the course of work execution. These shall be available for inspection by the Engineer and his representatives at any time during working hours. Other Notes: The Contractor shall also note and record the condition of the structure being monitored and any change in condition from the time of the previous round of monitoring.
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The Contractor shall conduct his construction operations to minimize their impact on land communications in and around the areas of construction. Measures to accomplish this requirement shall include, but not be limited to, the following: a) The loading of all trucks used for transporting materials and equipment shall not exceed the legal limits as stipulated by the Department of Transportation, under the Vietnamese Road Administration Bureau. The speed for all trucks used for transporting materials and equipment shall not exceed 60 km/hr on highways. The transportation of materials and equipment shall be in accordance with all the relevant requirements and regulations. Loading and transportation of materials and equipment during rush hours shall be avoided so as not to aggravate the traffic condition on roads in the construction area.
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Proper and sufficient traffic signs shall be installed. Drivers shall be properly supervised to ensure their awareness and adherence to regulations. Drivers shall be controlled to prevent them from using alcohol and drugs. The Contractor shall stipulate that such usage shall be grounds for termination of employment on the Works. Construction materials shall be properly stored.
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Sub-sections 2.2(d) and (e) of this Specification Section shall be applied in the event of any default to the above-mentioned requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for the following: All road damage that may occur from the transportation of materials and equipment to and from the Works. Coordination with the Ministry of Transport for implementing all necessary repairs and/or restorations. Repair of any damage to the satisfaction of the Engineer and at no cost to the Employer. (2) Others
The Contractor shall also comply with all current environmental laws and regulations related to the following: solid waste disposal; liquid waste disposal; storage of liquid materials and toxic materials; sanitary conditions (water supply, sewerage, etc.); sanitary facilities referred to in Sub-section 2.85 of Specification Section 01100 Contractors Mobilization; and use of explosives, etc.
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BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall include all costs necessary and required for the proper implementation of the Environmental Control Plan in fully accordance with the requirements of this Specification Section, including all update and submittals, supervision, materials, equipment, apparatuses and devices, labor, and any other incidental costs. Neither measurement nor payment will be made for furnishing, installing, and maintaining the equipment, instruments, or devices, including any other incidentals necessary for control and protection of the environment. All environmental control devices provided by the Contractor shall remain the property of the Contractor, and shall be removed from the Site upon completion of the Contract. The Environmental Control & Protection work shall be deem including in or distributed among all the rates and prices entered for the unit prices of the Bill of Quantities; Separate payment shall not be made for these submittals and claims base on miss-consideration of the same shall be rejected, except for environmental protection method for noise mitigation purpose as regulated in Clause 3.2 (e) below. Noise Mitigation Measures as described in 3.2(e) Section 01700 Environmental Control & Protection, shall be paid under the Provision sum. Permanent works to ensure noise mitigation measures shall be constructed at locations of sensitive institutions such as hospitals and schools, as directed by the Engineer. The mitigation measures may include measures such as concrete block walls, Perspex barriers fixed to bridge parapets or provision of double glazing for affected properties, all as directed by the Engineer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description ...............................................................................................................................103 Requirements...........................................................................................................................103 Reference Standards ................................................................................................................103 General.......................................................................................................................................104 Special Requirements ..............................................................................................................106
2.3.1 Special Requirements for the Laboratory .............................................................................106 2.3.2 Equipment and Instruments for the Laboratory..................................................................108 2.3.3 Laboratory Check by the Engineer ........................................................................................114 2.3.4 Survey and Testing Equipment and Personnel Supplied to the Engineer.......................114 2.4 3. 3.1 3.2 Certificate of Satisfactory Laboratory Operation.................................................................115 Measurement and Payment...................................................................................................116 Methods of Measurement .......................................................................................................116 Basis of Payment ......................................................................................................................116
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Quality Control Plan (QCP): Quality Control Manager (QC Manager): Program and the Schedule: Certificate of Satisfactory Laboratory Operation:
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ASTM C1077-06
Standard Practice for Laboratories Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use in Construction and Criteria for Laboratory Evaluation.
ASTM D3666-05a Standard Specification for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Testing and Inspecting Roads and Paving Materials. ASTM D3740-04a Standard Practice for Minimum Requirements for Agencies Engaged in the Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction. ASTM D4561-96 (2001) Standard Practice for Quality Control Systems for Organizations Producing and Applying Bituminous Paving Materials. Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing. Standard Practice for Calibration of Laboratory Volumetric Apparatus. Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing. (2003) Standard Specification for Laboratory Weights and Precision Mass.
Other international standards such as AASHTO, ASTM, JIS, and others that may be recommended by the Engineer as applicable.
2.2
GENERAL
a) The regulations stipulated by the Vietnamese law, Decision No. 2496/QDKHKT promulgated on 24th September 1997 by the Ministry of Transport for establishment and operation of laboratories for Quality control of civil works, shall govern the basic procedure for establishing and operating the Laboratory for the Project. In the event of any discrepancy or ambiguity between the above referred regulations and these Specifications, the Contractor shall timely request for a clarification to be made by the Engineer in consultation with pertinent regulating local authorities. b) The provision of the Contractors Laboratory and equipment for the Engineers use shall be considered as a primordial condition for due compliance with the requirements of the following Specification Sections:
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The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract: Clause 3 The Engineer Clause 4 The Contractor Clause 6 Staff and Labour Clause 7 Plant, Materials and Workmanship Clause 9 Test on Completion Clause 10 Employers Taking over Clause 11 Defects Liability Clause 12 Measurement and Evaluation Clause 17 Risks and Obligations.
d)
The requirements established in this Specification Section shall also supplement the requirements and provisions stated in the following sections of the General Specifications: Section 01850 Section 01900 Acceptance of Work, and Control of Materials.
and the like regarding the Laboratory and the Engineers equipment in the Contract. e) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations. In this case, the Engineer shall take note and record the default, and notify the Contractor for applying pertinent measures to secure normality in the compliance with the requirements for the Laboratory and Contractors Equipment. In the event that the Contractors failure to meet these requirements persists, the Engineer will be entitled to proceed with the following countermeasures: To count and register the period of time while the default by the Contractor is persisting, and take it into account as a delay to apply the statements of Clause 11 Defects Liability, Clause 13 Variations and Adjustments and Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment of the Conditions of Contract, at the time of taking-over the Works.
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To establish the revised total amount that shall be applied for calculation of the remaining payment installments stated in Sub-section 3.2 (d) by deducting proportionally the amount due in the respective defaulting period (i.e. the period for which a deducting adjustment factor is applied in accordance with Sub-section 2.2(e), or in which the Contractor does not obtain the Certificate of Satisfactory Laboratory Operation from the Engineer), from the original total amount introduced in the Pay Item 01750-1 Laboratory and Contractors Equipment. To carry out such works as he deems necessary and charge the full cost thereof to the Contractor (including related incidentals and administrative costs), which amount shall be deducted from any money due, or which may become due, to the Contractor under the Contract. g) The Engineer reserves the right to require the Contractor to provide additional laboratory testing materials or instruments, as necessary or adequate, to provide necessary technical support for Quality Control specified in the Contract.
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Incorporating in the Program to be submitted as described in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Engineer, for review and comments, the following: Design drawings of the Laboratory facilities prepared by experienced professional staff and reviewed by the QC Manager in accordance with the QCP, Detailed list of the Laboratorys equipment, instruments, materials and devices for testing that shall be mobilized, installed and maintained during the Contract period. A detailed list of the Engineers equipment that shall be mobilized and maintained during the Contract period.
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The requirements specified in Specification Section 01800 Contractors Quality Control regarding the Quality Control Plan shall also govern the Laboratorys operation, organization, management and administration, etc. The Laboratory shall be properly installed and shall operate to the Engineers satisfaction, at least 56 calendar days from the date of issuance of the Notice to Proceed, or before the start of any work requiring its use, whichever earlier. The Laboratory shall work independently, but under the jurisdiction of the QC Manager (one at each Contract Package). The Central Laboratory shall be administrated by the Contractor while respecting independence of each Site Laboratory managed by each QC Manager. Materials, equipment and instruments in the Laboratory, and those used for field testing shall be maintained by the Contractor and kept ready in good operating condition at all times. The Contractor shall provide all technicians, supporting staff, labor, etc. in the number deemed necessary to operate the Laboratory as required by the approved QCP, to work under the supervision of each QC Manager. Personnel once assigned to the Laboratory shall not be removed without the prior written approval by the Engineer. The Laboratory shall be provided with a main and standby electric power supply system. Enough outlets with ground connections shall be provided to accommodate the required testing equipment. Adequate lighting shall be provided all to the satisfaction and approval of the Engineer. Adequate storage of water and pressure supply shall be maintained for normal testing together with necessary sinks including taps. The floor of the building shall be rigid and adequate to support operating test equipment without vibration and undue noise. In addition, the Laboratory shall be provided with the following:
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Enough quantity and well dimensioned work benches with tops covered with approved plastic laminate or tin sheet and containing adjustable shelves and drawers constructed of 19 mm plywood. Sufficiently sized cupboards constructed approximately 600 mm above the work benches provided with doors. Pools and wet rooms for curing of concrete samples, saturating of CBRs test samples, etc., sufficiently designed in size and capacity in accordance with the QCP. Exhaust ceiling fans in enough quantity and capacity, windows with blinds. Double entrance doors wide enough to unload materials from site vehicles into the Laboratory. A minimum clear opening of 2 meters shall be provided. Others as required by the Engineer. p) Modifications to the Laboratorys structural organization and operation will not be allowed, unless otherwise requested by the Engineer based on the actual necessities for improvements of testing performance, or in the event of introducing new items due to the application of some variation orders in accordance with Clause 51.1 Variations of the Conditions of Contract. At the completion of the Contract, the Laboratory and all the furniture, equipment, apparatuses and fittings provided by the Contractor shall be reverted to the Contractor.
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Since the Contractor is solely and fully responsible for implementing and assuring the Quality Control for the Works, all the activities related to the implementation, furnishing, maintenance and operation of the Laboratory, as well as all the provision and administration of all testing results shall also be at the full responsibility of the Contractor. However, the respective analysis and application of the results obtained by the Laboratory, shall be completely at the sole responsibility of the Engineer. At the completion of the Contract, all furniture, equipment, apparatuses and supplies provided by the Contractor, except for the portion mentioned below, shall be reverted to the Contractor. The Contractor shall supply, equip and maintain for the duration of the Contract, an approved fixed or mobile laboratorys with facilities, furniture, equipment, personnel, apparatus, transportation (Pick-up type car) and installations for his own use and that of the Engineer. The laboratorys will be operated by the Contractor under the supervision of the Engineer or his staff.
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(1) a)
Contractors Office in the Laboratory The Laboratory shall include one office of 25 m2 (one at Site Laboratory and one at the Central Laboratory) within the Laboratory room to serve finalization of testing and inspection documents of the Engineer. The Office will be furnished and fully equipped with one computer, one inkjet printer, all necessary office supplies, and connected to the Laboratorys network. Each office at the Laboratory shall be equipped with furniture and fittings in accordance with the following indicative list: 2 Junior executive desks, 0.75 m x 1.5 m with 2 drawers on each side. 2 Junior executive chairs. 1 Filing cabinet, steel, 4-drawer. 1 White board, 1.0 m wide x 0.75 m high. 1 Cupboard, steel, lockable, 1.8 m high x 0.9 m wide x 0.45 m deep. 1 Bookcase, 4 shelves, 1.0 m wide x 1.5 m high. 1 Air-conditioner, 9000 BTU, split type. 1 Telephone (including the apparatus, the line and service). 1 Network extension including provision of internet with 100 Mbps in the ITU (International Telecommunication Unit) system approved in Vietnam.
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1 Laptop computer, Penthium Dual Core CPU 3GHz, >2GB RAM (of current use confirmed by the Engineer). 1 computer table and chair 1 UPS unit. 1 Laser printer, A4 &A3 sizes. 1 Photocopier, A4 &A3 sizes. 1 Windows XP or Vista, Professional Version including license. 1 Microsoft Office Latest Version, Professional Version including license. (2) Equipment and Instruments for Testing of Concrete and Soils
Each branch of the Laboratory shall be equipped in accordance with the following indicative list of minimum equipment required for testing of concrete and soils (the quantities shall be verified and provided by the Contractor in accordance with his QCP):
Description of Equipment for Testing of Concrete and Soils 1 Mechanical loading press, suitable for determining laboratory CBR with all fittings necessary, including two ranges of proving rings (0-10 kN and 0-50 kN) 2 CBR moulds fitted with collars and base plates, for compaction and soaking and tripods fitted with dial gauges (25 mm travel, 0.01 mm division) 3 Surcharge weights, 2 kg, ring type 4 Surcharge weights, 1 kg, ring type 5 Sets slotted surcharge weights, 2 kg 6 Soaking tank for at least 20 CBR moulds 7 Complete field density kits, sand displacement type, large pouring cylinder suitable for fine and coarse grained soils 8 Standard steel cube moulds for concrete testing (150 mm sides) 9 Standard compaction hammer 10 Modified compaction hammer 11 Standard compaction moulds 12 Modified compaction moulds 13 Compaction mould extruder 14 Rubber mallet 15 Steel scoop 16 Measuring flasks, 1,000 cc 17 Vernier caliper, 150 mm 18 Steel ruler, 300 mm 19 Aluminum moisture content cans, 75 x 25 mm with lid 30 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 1 1 50 20 20 20 1 4 Quantity 1
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Description of Equipment for Testing of Concrete and Soils 20 Sample splitters, 50 mm 21 Sample splitter, 12 mm 22 Aluminum trays, 24 x 40 cm 23 Electric force draught oven, capacity 0.15 m3 24 Rotap type sieve shaker for 200 mm sieves 25 Set 200 mm BS sieves, 10, 5.75, 2.36, 1.18mm, 600, 425, 300, 150, 90 and 75 microns 26 Set 450 mm BS sieves, 50, 37.5, 28, 25, 20, 12.5,10, 5.75 and 2.36 mm size with lid and pan 27 Lid pan for 200 mm BS sieves 28 Wash sieves, 90 microns 29 Field scale cap, 35 lbs 30 Desiccators 300 mm diameter 31 Solution balance, capacity 20 kg 32 Triple beam balance, capacity 2,610 grams 33 Triple beam balance, capacity 311 grams 34 Electronic balance, capacity 1,000 gm, accurate to 0.1 gram with a tare correction of not less than 100 gram 35 Atterberg limit machine, calibrated, with a grooving device 36 Glass plate, 400 x 600 x 6 mm 37 Linear shrinkage mould, 250 mm 38 Spatulas, 150 mm 39 Concrete compression testing machine, capacity 200 tonnes, and with 3 scales 0-50 tonnes, 0-100 tonnes and 0-200 tonnes 40 Full set of apparatus for concrete E-modulus testing 41 Hydrometers 42 Sand equipment test set, complete with graduated plastic cylinder, manual or mechanical shaker and stock solution 43 Set hand auger for sampling to depths of 3 m, 100 mm diameter heads suitable for boring in no-cohesive and cohesive soils 44 Set crowbar, pick and spade 45 Drying pan, 400 x 400 x 75 mm deep 46 Set Mackintosh Probe equipment 47 Set Dynamic Cone Penetrometer equipment 48 175 mm diameter porcelain with a rubber headed pestle 49 Set equipment for specific gravity determination of both coarse and fine graded soils, including ancillary glass ware 50 Set organic test apparatus for soils 51 Curing tanks for test cubes (enough size for daily work) 52 Slump cone and associated equipment 53 Los Angeles Abrasion testing machine with sound-proof cover
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Description of Equipment for Testing of Concrete and Soils 54 Aggregate Impact Value test apparatus 55 Flakiness Index gauge 56 Laboratory concrete mixer, 0.25 m3 capacity 57 Compatibility Test for Aggregate 58 Sets for specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate tests 59 Hot plate 60 Set accessories for all apparatuses, trays, hand gloves, consumables, chemicals, sampling tools all complete 61 Complete sets for field density measurement 62 Nuclear Densimeter Troxler Type or similar with necessary spears and tools for calibration
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Mechanical testing of Steel products (Tension Test) Loading systems Machine 1000KN Sampling apparatus Hardered Roller
(*) a/n : as might be necessary. (3)
test; Hardness 1 1 12
Each branch of the Laboratory shall be equipped in accordance with the following indicative list of minimum equipment required for testing of asphalt concrete and bitumen (the quantities shall be verified and provided by the Contractor in accordance with his QCP):
Description of Equipment for Testing of A/C and Bitumen Balance, capacity 2 kg, sensitive to 0.1 gm Oven with thermostatic controls and fan-assisted air circulation, suitable for use at 80-200C Mechanical mixer, capacity 3 kg and a mixing bowl surrounded by a heating element with a suitable control Steel mould cylinders with mould bases, extension and extraction collars and extraction plate for Marshall Test, AASHTO T-245 Mild steel compaction hammer or automatic compactor Thermostatically controlled hot plate for heating the base of the hammer Mould assembly holder rigidly fixed to the compaction pedestal Compaction pedestal Water bath, thermostatically controlled Jack or other compression device for extracting compacted specimens from moulds Quantity 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 1 1 1
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Description of Equipment for Testing of A/C and Bitumen Dial gauge for measuring the height of specimens Balance, capacity 2 kg, sensitive to 0.1 gm Marshall testing head Testing machine of strain type, 50 kg 5% per minute, capacity up to 300 kg Dial gauge Power coring machine, 100 mm diameter Sieving extractor Extractor head, 3.35 mm mesh Extractor head 2.36 mm mesh Sealing ring gasket 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Push-on caps Set of Sieves of 2.36 mm, 1.18 mm, 0.75 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.3 mm, 0.212 mm, and 0.15 mm mesh Silica gel, 500 gm Dichloromethane, 275 kg, strengthened drum Steel bottle, 250 ml MSE minor centrifuge Binder recovery apparatus Set of Volumetric Flask, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1,000 ml, and 2,000 ml
General laboratory equipment as detailed below with any sundry items not particularly mentioned: - Set of AASHTO or equivalent sieves - Specific gravity bottles and pycnometer. - Penetrometer. - Riffle box. - Containers and cans. - Thermometers. - Scoops and spatulas. - Asbestos heat-resistant gloves. - Filter papers, 95 mm diameter.
(*) a/n: as might be necessary. (4) Equipment and Instruments for Testing of Pavement Surfaces for Acceptance
The Laboratory shall necessarily be equipped with the following equipment for testing of surface pavements for Acceptance: (one set for the Project, administrated by the Central Laboratory). a) Equipments and Apparatus:
Description of Equipment for Testing of Surface Pavements Code or Standards Qua
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Set of portable Roughness meter (type SSI model CS9500 Multiple Purpose Profiler, or similar that can be towed behind a truck or car), including full set of devices and calculation software for determining the IRI (International Roughness Index) of pavement courses. Longitudinal and Transversal Profilometer for inspection of pavement courses undulations.
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Templates and Straightedges: Sufficient metal templates shall be supplied by the Contractor for use by the Contractor or the Engineer to check the finished surface of the pavement structure. These templates shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval. The templates used to control the work shall be maintained at all times in a condition to produce the correct crosssectional profile, and shall be checked at intervals and, if necessary, repaired or adjusted as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall make available sufficient straightedges, including one rolling straight edge, to check the surface of the pavement and other surfaces, for use by the Engineer.
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d) The Contractor shall be responsible for supplying, preparing and testing specimens. All the costs incurred due to the test (including travel cost, accommodation for Engineer or his staffs if the sampling work requires overnight stay and outside project) shall be borne by the Contractor. e) All equipment used for testing shall be of standard type and approved by the Engineer and properly housed by the Contractor. An adequate supply of water and electric power shall be provided at all times. Other than the laboratory prescribed in this Section 01750, a field laboratory shall be provided by the Contractor at the location designated by the Engineer in order that the Engineer can control and supervise the material used for bituminous pavements and operations of bituminous mixing plants, concrete mixing plant as provided in DIVISION 5 & 6 of these Specifications. In any case where material or workmanship is specified by one of the above tests, and alternative test methods are allowed, the method used to determine compliance with the Specifications will be at the absolute discretion of the Engineer. The Engineer's decision will be final and claims on the basis of the Engineer's selection of a particular allowable test method will be rejected.
AND
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g)
2.3.4
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PERSONNEL SUPPLIED
TO THE
Equipment and Supporting Staff for Staking and Survey Work The Contractor shall, as a requirement of the Contract and without extra charge, furnish for the exclusive use of the Engineer all necessary instruments, appliances, surveyor personnel and labor, and any material that the Engineer may at any times require for checking the setting out, survey or for any other relevant work to be done. Any time at the Engineers request, the Contractor shall keep the Engineers staff equipped in accordance with the following indicative list of minimum equipment required for survey (one set for each Contract Package):
2 each, Levels - WILD NAK or equivalent, 2 each, Level rods - metric calibration 4m min. length, 1 each, Theodolite - WILD T16 or equivalent (mounting with Distomat), 1 each, Distomat - WILD D1 1600 or equivalent (mounting with Theodolite), 3 each, Wild (or equivalent) Reflector prisms with aluminum tripods and holders, 1 each, Cover meter/rebar locator - Profometer 4, Model SCANLOG or equivalent with accessories including depth probe for measuring concrete cover and diameter probe for measuring rebar diameters, 10 each, Range poles,
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DIVISION 1 -GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5 each, 5-meter pocket tapes, 3 each, 30-meter tapes, 1 each, 60 -meter tape,
1 each, crack width gauge (for measuring concrete crack width), 2 each, 1 meter carpenter (spirit) levels, 2 each, hand held spirit (adjustable angle) levels, wooden survey stakes as required and miscellaneous tools required in surveying, 1 digital camera including all necessary devices for downloading and editing photos in a computer.
The Contractor shall provide the following staffs from Commencement date throughout the construction period: 4 Surveyors; 6 Surveying labourers; Before the final selection of a candidate for a position is made, the Engineer shall require to interview and approve the person(s) proposed by the Contractor.
c)
All survey and testing equipment shall be supplied with miscellaneous tools, necessary tripods, extra batteries and battery chargers (for electrically operated equipment), mountings, carrying and storage cases and all necessary accessories. Survey and testing equipment will be utilized by the Engineer and will be repaired or replaced by the Contractor as required by the Engineer; however, the equipment will remain property of the Contractor at the completion of the Contract. Any marks or survey staking made by the Engineer, or by the Contractor if so required by the Engineer, shall be carefully preserved and, if disturbed or destroyed, shall be immediately replaced by the Contractor at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the Engineer. No work shall be carried out in any section until the Engineer has approved the necessary setting out.
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2.1 Reference Standards ..................................................................................................... 132 2.2 General............................................................................................................................ 132 2.3 Contractors Plan for Quality Control (the Quality Control Plan - QCP) ............. 134 2.4 Quality Control Manager (the QC Manager)............................................................ 137 2.5 Special Requirements for Quality Control ................................................................ 138 2.5.1 Laboratory, Testing Inspection, Sampling and Testing Procedures ...................... 138 2.5.2 Certified Laboratory Tests and Manufacturers Certification ................................ 141 2.5.3 Quality Controls Records and Reports ..................................................................... 142 2.6 Acceptance and Notification of Non-Compliance.................................................... 143 2.6.1 Acceptance ..................................................................................................................... 143 2.6.2 Notification of Non-compliance.................................................................................. 143 2.6.3 Certificate of Satisfactory Quality Control ................................................................ 143 3. Measurement and Payment........................................................................................ 144
3.1 Methods of Measurement ............................................................................................ 144 3.2 Basis of Payment ........................................................................................................... 144
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2.2
GENERAL
a) The regulations stipulated by the Vietnamese law, Decree No. 209/2004/NDCP promulgated on 16th December 2004 by the Government of Vietnam for Quality control on construction of civil works, shall govern the basic procedure for establishing and monitoring the QCP for the Project. In the event of any discrepancy or ambiguity between the above referred regulations and these Specifications, the Contractor shall timely request for a clarification to be made by the Engineer in consultation with pertinent regulating local authorities. b) The Contractor shall be solely and fully responsible for the application of measures, methods and procedures for testing and handling the testing results, for correction of defects on the Works, and for any eventual work performed to assure the Quality of the Works. However, the respective analysis and application of the results obtained by the activities for Quality Control will be performed by the Engineer in accordance with the Specification Section 01850 Acceptance of Work. The Quality Control Plan shall be considered as one of the key-plans composing the Program to be prepared, submitted and monitored as described in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work.
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The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract: Clause 3 The Engineer Clause 4 The Contractor Clause 6 Staff and Labour Clause 7 Plant, Materials and Workmanship Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspencion Clause 9 Test on Completion Clause 10 Employers Taking over Clause 11 Defects Liability Clause 12 Measurement and Evaluation Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment Clause 17 Risk and Responsibility
e)
The requirements established in this Specification Section shall also supplement the requirements and provisions stated in the following sections of the General Specifications: Section 01200 Section 01750 Section 01850 Section 01900 Contractor Drawings; Laboratory and Contractors Equipment; Acceptance of Work; and Control of Materials.
and the like regarding Quality control in the Contract. f) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious default of the Contractor in meeting his contractual obligations. In this case, the Engineer will take note and record the default, and notify the Contractor for applying pertinent measures to secure normality in the compliance with the requirements for Quality control. Moreover, the Payment Factor for deduction to be applied to some defined items under the Specification Section 01850 Acceptance of Work, for preparing the payment certificate, shall be determined at the Engineers discretion based on the actual work performed by the Contractor for QC. g) In the event that the Contractors failure to meet these requirements persists, the Engineer will be entitled to proceed with the following countermeasures:
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Count and register the period of time while the default by the Contractor is persisting, and take it into account as a delay to be applied in accordance with Clause 8 Commencement, Delay and Suspension of the Conditions of Contract, at the time of taking-over of the Works. To determine the revised total amount that shall be applied for calculation of the remaining payment instalments under Sub-section 3.2 (e) by deducting proportionally the amount due in the corresponding defaulting period (i.e. the period for which a deducting adjustment factor was applied in accordance with Sub-section 2.2(f), or during which the Contractor did not obtain the Certificate of Satisfactory Quality Control from the Engineer), from the original total amount introduced in the pay item 018001 Contractors Quality Control. To carry out such works as he deems necessary and charge the full cost thereof to the Contractor (including relevant incidentals and administrative costs), which amount shall be deducted from any money due, or which may become due, to the Contractor under the Contract.
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frequency, coverage and intent of site meetings for coordination shall also be specified. Subcontractors Quality Control Plan: The means by which the QCP will be communicated to Subcontractors (if any), including also the procedure for reviewing the plan for Quality control proposed by subcontractors, and the method to incorporate the subcontractors Quality control plans into the Projects QCP. Methods, Equipment and Supporting Staff for Quality Control: A detailed and consistent description of the methodology, techniques to be applied and equipment (including laboratory) and supporting staff to be provided for Quality control, including details for each stage considered during the construction of the Works. A consistent cross-reference among the methods applied in the QCP, these Specifications, and all applicable requirements of the Vietnamese standards or the like regarding Quality control. Testing List: A list of tests to be performed throughout the Contract period. The list shall give the test name, frequency, specification section and paragraph containing the test requirements, the personnel and laboratory responsible for each type of test, and an estimate of the number of tests required. On-Site and Off-Site Testing: A list and brief description of all on-site and off-site testing to be performed by the Laboratory. Moreover, a list of other testing that the Contractor proposes to be accomplished by other laboratories. Quality Control Schedules: Time-bar schedules prepared for each case of Quality control necessity identified in the above-mentioned inventory, including a description of all the main activities for Quality control, dates for commencement and completion of each activity, critical items of the schedule, certification, management submittals, etc. Quality Control Inspections: The procedure and schedule for: Quality control inspections,; Verification of due compliance of the methods and materials; and Supervision of the performance of the supporting staff. A complete set of the forms to be used for the inspections shall also be included.
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Forms for Testing, Reporting and other Submittals: All the forms to be used for testing, testing summary reports, Quality control monthly report, and other submittals. Tracking of Defects: The procedure for tracking construction deficiencies from its identification through acceptable corrective actions. This shall also include the method to verify that the identified deficiencies have been properly corrected. Supervision and Auditing: The means by which the established Quality Control System is supervised, monitored and audited by the Quality Control Manager to ensure due compliance with the principles and objectives of the Quality Control Plan. This shall also include the procedure for updating the Quality Control Plan. Records: to be prepared and maintained by the Quality Control Manager and the staff for Quality control, and the communication procedures to be adopted by the Quality Control Manager such that the Engineer, and others associated with the Works, are kept fully informed throughout the period of the Contract on matters relating to traffic regulations. c) Before the start of construction, and prior to the approval by the Engineer of the QCP, the Contractor shall make a full and detailed presentation of the QCP and his proposed Quality control system prescribed therein. Minutes of the meeting shall be prepared by the Contractor, and shall be signed by the Contractor and the Engineer. The minutes shall become a part of the contractual documents. Modifications to the Revised QCP shall not be allowed without previous consultation with the Engineer, unless otherwise requested by the Engineer based on the actual necessities for improving the Quality control in the Project, or in the event of the introduction of new items due to the application of some variation orders in accordance with Clause 13 Variations and Adjustments of the Conditions of Contract.. The final Quality Control Plan approved by the Engineer shall be translated into Vietnamese and submitted to the Employer.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY CONTROL LABORATORY, TESTING INSPECTION, SAMPLING AND TESTING PROCEDURES
Laboratory General: The Contractor shall procure and provide the services of the Laboratory in accordance with the requirements and provisions of Specification Section 01750 Laboratory and Contractors Equipment. Administration: The Laboratory shall work independently, but under the jurisdiction of the QC Manager (in each Contract Package). Laboratory Check by the Engineer: The rights and power of the Engineer to check the Laboratory are as described in Specification Section 01750 Laboratory and Contractors Equipment. Inspections and Testing Categories: Testing inspections to be performed regularly by the Contractor, in the presence of the Engineer, are divided into the following two categories: Job-Site Testing Inspection: The inspection of all on-site testing, including its respective procedures, facilities and results to confirm complete and due compliance with the Contract. Off-Site Testing Inspection: Off-site or factory inspection consisting of: Inspection at the point of manufacture or production of the various products or materials to be shipped to the Site; and Inspection of the equipment and materials identified in the Specifications. b) Notice to the Engineer: The Contractor shall give appropriate written notice to the Engineer not less than 28 days before off-site inspection services are required, and shall provide for the producer, manufacturer, or fabricator to furnish safe access and proper facilities, and to cooperate with the inspecting personnel in the performance of their duties. If the Engineer does not attend on the date agreed, the Contractor may, unless otherwise instructed by the Engineer, proceed with the tests. The absence of the Engineer at the tests does not relieve the Contractor from his obligations. The Acceptance of the tests results, or the respective work, shall be made only by the Engineer in accordance with Specification Section 01850 Acceptance of Work.
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Expenses: The Contractor shall pay all the expenses required for the inspection, testing and the attendance of the Engineer. Off-Site Testing and Inspections By Specialized Laboratory: In the case of foreign equipment and materials, an independent specialized laboratory approved by the Engineer shall certify the off-site testing and inspections. The related expense shall be borne by the Contractor. All off-site testing and inspections shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Engineer prior to the shipment of the products concerned from the factory to the Site.
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Final Inspection: Prior to the commencement of the procedure for taking-over of the Works in accordance with the requirements of Clause 48.1 Taking-Over Certificate of the Conditions of Contract, or any increment thereof, and before inspection by the Engineer, the QC Manager shall conduct an inspection of the Works and shall prepare a list of items which do not conform to the plans and specifications. The list of deficiencies shall be included as a part of the Quality control documentation, and shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Further, the QC Manager shall make a second inspection to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected and so notify the Engineer. After completion of deficiency correction as identified by the Quality control inspection, the Contractor may proceed with his application for taking-over as stated in the above referred Clause 48.1.
(3) a)
Sampling Standards: Where required by the Specifications (General and Technical), for any work item, sampling shall be made in due accordance with the Vietnamese current standards for sampling, supplemented by the like of AASHTO, ASTM, JIS or other standards recommended by the Engineer as applicable. Samples: Any material that appears defective or inconsistent with similar material being produced shall be sampled, unless such material is voluntarily removed and replaced or corrected by the Contractor at his own expense.
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Procedure: The procedure for sampling shall be defined and scheduled in the QCP, by using random number methods, and defining sets, lots or sections for monitoring the tests procedure until the issuance of the respective acceptance of Work. Splits of samples shall be performed when required, and they shall be delivered to the Engineer in an acceptable container. Witness by the Engineer: The sampling procedure shall provide to the Engineer the opportunity to witness all sampling, immediately perform splits when required. Instruct the Contractor to deliver the Governments portion of the sample or split sample in an acceptable container suitable for shipment. Labeling of Samples: Labels of samples shall contain the following information: Project number; Source of material; Pay item number; Sample number; Date sampled; Time sampled; Location where sample taken; Name of person sampling; Name of person witnessing sampling; and Type of test required on sample.
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Testing Procedures Scope of Tests: The Contractor shall perform the tests specified or required to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product that conforms to the requirements of the Contract and/or Specifications. Testing includes operation and/or acceptance tests when specified or required. Required Data: The QC Manager shall perform the following activities, and shall provide the following data for approval by the Engineer: Verify that the testing procedures comply with the standards referred to in the Specifications. Verify that the facilities and testing equipment are available and comply with testing standards. Check the test instrument calibration data against certified standards. Verify that the recording forms and test identification control number system, including all of the test documentation requirements, have been prepared.
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Results Report: Results of all tests taken, both passing and failing tests, shall be recorded on the Quality control report for the date taken. Specification paragraph reference, location where tests were taken, and the sequential control number identifying the test shall be given. Actual test reports may be submitted later, if allowed by the Engineer, with a reference to the test number and date taken. The Contractor shall provide directly to the Engineer an information copy of tests performed by an off-site or commercial test facility. Failure to submit timely test reports, as stated, and/or disapproval of the test facility, may result in non-payment for the related work performed.
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NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE
a) The Contractor shall, immediately after receipt of a notice regarding any noncompliance with the foregoing requirements, detected by the Engineer or by his staff, take prompt corrective actions. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly with this requirement, the Engineer will be entitled to issue an order for stopping all or part of the Works until satisfactory corrective actions are taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop-orders will be accepted as the subject of a claim by the Contractor for extension of time or for additional costs or damages. However, instead of that, the procedure established in Sub-section 2.2 (f) and (g) of this Specification Section shall be applied.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description ..............................................................................................................147 Purpose of this Section ..........................................................................................147 Definitions ...............................................................................................................148 Reference Standards................................................................................................150 Object to the Acceptance ........................................................................................151 Evaluation of Lot .....................................................................................................152 Decision to Accept or Reject...................................................................................152 Dispersion Range of the Work...............................................................................154 Acceptance with Award .........................................................................................154 Payment Factor (PF) ................................................................................................154 Combined Payment Factor (PFG) .........................................................................155 The Monitoring Schedule for Acceptance of Work ............................................156
3.10 Special Requirements for Acceptance of Work ...................................................157 3.11 Certificate of for Acceptance of Work ..................................................................159 4. Measurement and Payment ..................................................................................159
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The statistical Quality control method shall be introduced for the pay items of which Quality will affect to the function and/or aesthetic view, in order to execute consistent, economical and expedite the Works, and to minimize such disputes between the Contractor and the Employer. In this sub-Section 01850, the payments adjust methods for the above 3rd category is defined. Payment methods for other pay items shall be as same as the past conventional methods as specified in each subsection.
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Required standards in the Specifications are, usually, composed from Required Mean Value (XR), Minimum allowable value (QLL) and Maximum allowable value (QUL). The relation between average of quality (XM) and standard deviation () will be shown in the right Figure. The evaluation will be executed based on the average (XM) or minimum requirement (QLL) of the results by test or measured, however the results have dispersion, as expressed, by standard deviation ().
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In the conventional Specifications, if average (XM) falls under the minimum requirement (QLL) or out of allowable limit, the part of completed structure would be rejected, and would be ordered to be remedied or replaced, then the Contractor shall bear the additional cost. In case of Concrete Materials, to avoid such risk, the Contractor would increase the cement to ensure target strength far over the (XM). However, this tendency would not be desirous to the Employer either because excessive strength concrete would result in cracks, increase in dead load or thermal stress inside of the structure. The right figure shows another the examples of the relation between the Required Value (XR) and the Dispersion of the test results. Even the average value (XM) is within the tolerance range, the actual Quality has different meaning according to the value of their dispersion.
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DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall be referred to for proper interpretation of this Specification Section: a) The payment shall be adjusted to following Items on the results of Quality control and Acceptance tests.
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Concrete Girder and RC Deck slab Concrete and Concrete Structures Concrete Box Culvert installation Embankment and Subgrade Subbase course and Base Course Asphalt Binder Course and Surface Course Portland Cement Concrete Pavement
Prescribed in Subsection 06220 Prescribed in Subsection 06100 Prescribed in Subsection 06950 Prescribed in Subsection 03400 Prescribed in Subsection 05100 Prescribed in Subsection 05200 Prescribed in Subsection 06500
It shall be noted that other items will not be applied to this adjustment method. b) c) The Program and the Schedule: As defined in Specification Section 01300 Program of Work. Certificate of Acceptance of Work: The certificate which the Engineer may issue for the purpose of issuing the Payment Certificate for the corresponding interim payment, to certify that the relevant work has been performed by the Contractor in compliance with the requirements of Specifications, and the like of the Contract. The Monitoring Schedule for Acceptance of Work: The schedule prepared for the Program to summarize all the data (records, reports, etc.) related to Quality control, laboratory testing, materials control, etc. which shall supplement the Contractors request for the Engineers Acceptance of the Works. The Payment Factors: The factors which the Engineer will determine, based on his overall evaluation of the Quality achieved by the Contractor for each pay item in the Payment Certificate, for the calculation of the Deductions for Quality Assurance (or premium) expressed as factors for price adjustment on the unit prices for payment. Statistical Evaluation Factor: A statistical evaluation factors shall be applied based on statistics of the definition as shown bellow: XR QUL QLL XM x n s : : : : : : : Required value for X by the Specifications for the parameter applied in the Acceptances evaluation. Upper Quality limit of the Tolerance Range Lower Quality limit of the Tolerance Range Arithmetic mean of the test values of the samples for the lot under evaluation. =x/n Individual test value of the sample. Total number of test values. Standard deviation. =
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REFERENCE STANDARDS
a) The evaluation criteria applied in this Specification section are based on the criteria applied in the method for evaluation for work acceptance shown in the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects - FP-2003 of the FHWA, and the absolute method of AASHTO R11, but modified as described here below. The procedure herein established shall prevail in any case of discrepancy with other standards. b) a) The standards referred to in Specification Sections 01750, 01800 and 01900 shall apply also for this Specification Section. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall also supplement the requirements and provisions stated in the following sections of the General Specifications:
Section 01000 Section 01300 Section 01750 Section 01800 Section 01900 General Provisions; Program of Work; Laboratory and Contractors Equipment; Contractors Quality Control; and Control of Materials.
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and the like regarding Acceptance of Work in the Specifications, or other sections of the Contract. c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section shall be considered as a serious and substantial default of the Contractor in fulfilling his obligations under the Contract. The above default will entitle the Engineer to proceed with the following countermeasures: Instruct the Contractor to suspend temporarily the procedure for any interim payment until the compliance with the requirements for Acceptance of Work is satisfactorily normalized and secured by the Contractor. Count and register the period of time of default by the Contractor, and take it into account as a delay to be applied in accordance with Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspension of the Conditions of Contract, at the time of taking-over the Works. Calculate the amount to be deducted in the monthly (interim) Payment Certificate as a Deduction for Quality Assurance by applying an
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additional deduction to each payment factor determined for the Quality levels evaluated by visual inspection of the work subjected to acceptance related to the interim (monthly) payment certificate during which the default has been recorded.
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EVALUATION OF LOT
Each Lot shall be checked and evaluated based on the test or measurement results of the samples taken from the Lot. Sample means some test pieces or measurement location to get the data on the at random designation by the Engineer. Data means, normally, the simple average of the test results of the specimen or measurement results of some locations. All of above size or number of Lot, Sample and Data shall be analyzed based on the Quality Control Plan and Construction Program which shall be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer prior to the commencement of the Work. Desirable number of Sample is 5 or more and it shall be minimum 3. Generally speaking, smaller number of sample will cause the higher risk to the Contractor and the Client. The Contractor may request the increasing of number of samples,
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if he considered necessary to avoid the risk, minimum 14 days before the commencement of the work (or producing of materials). However, it will not accepted by the Engineer after commencing the work. Measurement methods shall be followed to the description of Specification relevant to the Works.
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Category 5 Be checked
0 Even Quality
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Average value of Sample XM QLL<XM<QUL Within Specified Tolerance XR<XM<QUL QLL <XM< XR XR<XM<QUL QLL <XM< XR Over Spec Under Spec QULXM XMQLL Excellent Even
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Noteshows the Pf in the special situation to be obliged to accept on the condition with repair or reinforcing work by the Cost of the Contractor.
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strength Sub Section 06220 Concrete Girder and RC deck slab Sub Section 06100 Other Concrete structures Sub Section 06950 Box Culvert Compression dimension Width Length Thickness Cross Section Length Applicable Items surface/ flatness Evenness Others -
Compression Compression
Bitumen contents -
Detailed payment factors to be used on the evaluation of quality are specified in each of sub-sections.
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The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. It shall include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, Quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering aspects. The Engineer will determine disposition of the non-conforming work. When standard manufactured items are specified (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits, etc., that are identified by gauge, unit mass, section dimensions, etc.), the identification will be considered to be nominal masses or dimensions. Unless specific contract tolerances are noted, established manufacturing tolerances will be accepted. b) Certification: For materials manufactured off-site, the use of an effective testing and inspection system shall be required. A manufacturer with an ISO 9000 certification or other recognized certification in Vietnam is highly recommended. One of the following certifications may be required:
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Production Certificate: Material requiring a production certificate is identified in the acceptance Subsection of each Section. The Contractor shall require the manufacturer to furnish a production certificate for each material to be shipped. Each production certificate shall include the following : Date and place of manufacture; Lot number or other means of cross-referencing to the manufacturers inspection and testing system; and Substantiating evidence that the material conforms to the contract Quality requirements, including all of the following: Test results on material from the same lot and documentation of the inspection and testing system; A statement from the manufacturer that the material complies with all contract requirements; and Manufacturers signature or other means of demonstrating accountability for the certification.
Commercial Certificate: When a certificate other than the production certificate is required, one commercial certificate for all similar materials from the same manufacturer shall be furnished. A commercial certificate is a manufacturers or Contractors confirmation that the material complies with all contract requirements. The confirmation may be by labels, catalogue, data, stamped specification standards, or suppliers certifications indicating the material is produced to a commercial standard or specifications. c) Temporary and Final Acceptance: The Contractor shall maintain the Works during the construction and until the Project is accepted. Damage caused by the Contractor prior to the final acceptance of the entire Project shall be repaired at the Contractors expense. Temporary Acceptance: The issuance of the Acceptance of Work in accordance with this Specification Section shall not relieve the Contractor from his responsibilities for the Contract, and shall not contradict the requirements of the Conditions of Contract or the related Specifications, or the like in the Contract.
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Therefore, the acceptances issued by this Specification Section shall be considered as temporary. Final acceptance shall depend upon the final inspection and procedure established in the Contract for the issuance of the Taking-over Certificate and Defects Liability Certificate. The Deductions (or Premium) for Quality Assurance introduced in each interim Payment Certificate for the corresponding accepted work are not refundable or modifiable, unless the relevant work is replaced voluntarily by the Contractor (at his expense and without time extension), upon the consent of the Engineer, in order to return the defective Quality Level to higher levels or to the original level intended in the Specifications, in which case the Contractor shall timely request in writing to do so providing a complete plan and construction statement. The Engineer will thereafter evaluate the replaced work by the system established herein. Final Acceptance: The final acceptance of the Works shall consist of the approval and issuance of relevant documents of the Contract regarding the Taking over Certificate and Defects Liability Certificate.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Description ........................................................................................................163 Requirements....................................................................................................163 Reference Standards .........................................................................................163 General................................................................................................................164 The Schedule of Materials................................................................................165 Special Requirements for the Control of Materials ......................................166 Acceptance and Notification of Non-Compliance .......................................169
2.5.1 Acceptance .........................................................................................................169 2.5.2 Notification of Non-compliance......................................................................169 2.5.3 Certificate of Satisfactory Control of Materials.............................................170 3. Measurement and Payment............................................................................170
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Program and the Schedule: Shop Drawings and Working Drawings: Laboratory: Quality Control Plan (QCP): Certificate of Satisfactory Control of Materials:
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2.2
GENERAL
a) b) The Contractor shall be fully responsible for all located sources, including established commercial sources, which are related to the Project. Regardless the origin of the source, all materials to be incorporated into the Works shall comply satisfactorily with all the requirements herein specified, and shall have the Engineers acceptance issued based on Quality control and testing results submitted by the Contractor. All materials shall be subject to inspection, sampling, testing, re-testing, and rejection at any time prior to the acceptance of the Works. The stipulated Vietnamese regulations for Quality Control and for the Laboratory referred to in Specification Sections 01750 and 01800 shall also govern the basic procedures for establishment, implementation, and maintenance for Control of Materials for the Project, as applicable. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall supplement, without detriment to, the requirements and provisions stated in the following clauses of the Conditions of Contract. The requirements established in this Specification Section shall also supplement the requirements and provisions stated in the following sections of the General Specifications: Section 01000 Section 01300 General Provisions; Program of Work;
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Laboratory and Contractors Equipment; Contractors Quality Control; and Acceptance of Work.
and the like regarding Control of Materials in the General and Technical Specifications, or other sections of the Contract. g) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this Specification Section will be considered as a part of the defaults to be regulated as specified in Specification Section 01800 Contractors Quality Control, Sub-section 2.2 paras. (f) and (g).
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bear all costs related thereto, including those needed for development, exploitation, erosion control, restoration, hauling and any other incidental cost; provide laboratory test reports and available historical performance data indicating that acceptable material is available from the source; not use materials from a source that is unacceptable to the Engineer; and dispose of unacceptable materials and locate other sources at his expense, and without having right to time extension to recover delays due to this matter. (3) Material Source Management
The Contractor shall: a) b) notify the Engineer, at least 28 days, before starting pit operations; develop and operate within a material source according to the plan of operation included in the accepted Schedule of Materials or Engineers written acceptance for developing the source; if any or if applicable, before developing a material source, measure the sediment content of water bodies adjacent to the work area that will receive drainage from the work area; control erosion so that the sediment levels in the water bodies within the drainage area of the work area do not increase; and control erosion so that sediment does not leave the work area. (4) a) Storage and Handling of Materials All materials shall be handled in such a manner as to preserve their Quality and fitness for the Works. Aggregates shall be transported from the storage site to the Works in tight vehicles so constructed as to prevent loss or segregation of materials after loading and measurement. The Contractor shall: store and handle materials to preserve their Quality and fitness for the Works. Upon the Engineers decision, stored material approved before storage may again be inspected before use in the Works; locate stored materials in such a way and place that prompt inspection is facilitated; place the stored materials on a hard and clean surface and, when required, place them under cover; use only approved portions of the right-of-way for storing materials and placing plant and equipment;
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provide all additional space needed; not use private property for storage without written permission of the owner or lessee; furnish the Engineer with copies of all agreements for such use; restore all the provided storage sites to their original condition, after completion of the Works, in a manner acceptable to the Engineer and at no cost to the Employer; and be responsible for the security of all stored materials. (5) a) b) c) (6) a) Stockpiling Material stockpiles shall be prepared by clearing and levelling as directed by the Engineer. The centre of all aggregate stockpile areas shall be raised and sloped to the sides as required so as to provide proper drainage of excess moisture. The materials shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent segregation and to ensure proper gradation and moisture content. Use of Materials Found in the Work Materials, such as rock, stone, gravel, or sand, found in the excavation for the roadway, structures, or channel relocation may be used for another pay item when acceptable. When there is an acceptable material found in the work, which is suitable for another item, the Contractor shall prepare a plan for the use of such material and it shall be included in the Schedule for Materials herein described. If the Contractor produces or processes materials found in the Site in excess of the quantities required for the Contract, the Engineer may: Determine and direct the use of the excess material, and determine the amount of payment to the Contractor including only the cost of production; or Direct the removal of the material and restoration of the land to a satisfactory condition at no cost to the Employer. Condition of Materials
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c)
(7)
Unless otherwise specifically provided in this Contract, all items incorporated in the completed Works, such as equipment, materials and other articles shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended. (8) Control of Materials Records and Reports
The records, reports and monthly summary for the Control of Materials shall be prepared in accordance with Specification Section 01800 Contractors Quality
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Control, Sub-section 2.5.3 Quality Controls Records and Reports, and shall be incorporated into the QC reports. (9) a) Certification of Compliance When a certification is required under the Contract and or the Specifications, a Certificate of Compliance in which the lot is clearly identified shall accompany each lot of such materials delivered to the work. (refer to definitions included in Specification Section 01850 Acceptance of Work) When sampling and testing of materials are required under the Contract, the Engineer may permit such materials to be incorporated into the work prior to sampling and testing, provided that they are accompanied by the Certificate of Compliance stating that the materials fully comply with the requirements of the Contract. Certificates initiated by the manufacturer and, when required, supported by tests performed by the manufacturer shall accompany commercially manufactured materials. Copies of such test results shall be furnished to the Engineer. A Production Certificate shall be provided for each material to be transported to the Site and shall identify the date and place of manufacture, as well as the lot number or other means of cross referencing in the inspection and testing system. The Contractor shall furnish specific test results on materials from the same lot upon request by the Engineer.
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NOTIFICATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE
The notification of non-compliance with the requirements for Control of Materials herein specified shall be made in accordance with the procedure established in Specification Section 01800 Contractors Quality Control, Sub-section 2.6.2 Notification of Non-Compliance.
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2.5.3
b)
This certificate constitutes the fundamental condition for payment of the work specified in Clause 7Plant, Materials and Workmanship, Clause 8 Commencement, Delays and Suspension, Clause 12 Measurement and Evaluation, Clause 14 Contract Price and Payment of the Conditions of Contract. Therefore, the payment procedure, for the Works or any part thereof, will not be continued if the Certificate of Satisfactory Control of Materials is not obtained by the Engineer.
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