10-2139 Construction Engineering Inspection Services for US 17-92 Right-of-Way Improvements Project

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Mr. Mark Gisclar Page 6 February 3, 2010 detailed accurate records of the Contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work. The standard procedures and practices for inspection of construction projects are set out in the Department's Construction Manual (CPAM). In general, the Consultant shall perform in accordance with these standard procedures and practices and with other accepted practices as appropriate. Consultant employees responsible for reviewing Work Zone traffic control plan design, implementation, inspection, and/or for supervising the selection, placement, or maintenance of traffic schemes and devices in work zones shall be qualified in accordance with the Department's procedure. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor is solely responsible for developing, installing and maintaining such Work Zone Traffic Control. 8.3 Testing; The Consultant shall perform sampling and testing of all component materials and completed work in accordance with the Construction Contract Documents. The Consultant shall advise the City Construction Engineer in a timely manner of all known off-site activities and fabrication. The minimum sampling frequencies set out in the Department's Materials Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide shall be met unless otherwise directed. In general the Consultant will be responsible for verification testing and sampling consistent with the Contractor's approved QC Plan and the Department's Materials Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide. In complying with the aforementioned guide, the Consultant shall provide daily surveillance of the Contractor's Quality Control activities at the project site and perform the sampling and testing of materials and completed work items that are normally done in the vicinity of the project for verification and acceptance. The Consultant shall be specifically responsible for job control samples determining the acceptability of all materials and completed work items on the basis of either test results or verification of a certification, certified mill analysis, Department label, Department stamp, etc. Sampling, testing and laboratory methods shall be as required by the Department's Standard Specifications or as modified by the contract provisions. Documentation reports on sampling and testing shall be submitted to responsible parties during the same week that the construction work is done The City will monitor the effectiveness of the Consultant's testing procedures through surveillance and obtaining and testing independent assurance samples. The Consultant shall be responsible for transporting samples to be tested to the appropriate laboratory or appropriate local City facility. 8.4 Engineering Services: The Consultant shall perform all engineering services necessary to properly coordinate the activities of all parties other than the Contractor involved in completing the project. Notwithstanding the above, the Consultant is not liable to the City for failure of such parties to follow written direction issued by the Consultant. Services include maintaining the required level of surveillance of the Contractor activities, interpreting plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction tIDR Engineering, Inc. 315 E Robinson Street Phone: (4071420-4200 Suite 400 fax: (4071420-4242 Orlando, fL 32801-1949 www.hdrinc.com