Virginia American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

APPENDIX B
Checklists – (Continued)

QUALITY ASSURANCE CHECKLIST

The FHWA Risk Management Plan identifies the major risk areas in implementing the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). For the consideration of the Division Offices, example checklists have been developed for use in “visible monitoring” efforts. The Quality Assurance Checklist provides inspection guidelines in regard to materials testing/acceptance and project inspection.

PROJECT DATA

Date
Federal Project Number:
State Project Number:
Project Name/Route Number, Section and Mileposts
County
Project Description
Percent Work Complete
Percent Time Elapsed
Original Contract Completion Date
Current Contract Completion Date
Award Amount
Current Contract Estimate

GENERAL REFERENCES

Regulations and Guidance
23 CFR 630 Subpart J - Work Zone Safety and Mobility
23 CFR 635.105 – Supervising Agency
23 CFR 637 - Construction Inspection and Approval
29 CFR 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Construction Program Management and Inspection Guide
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/construction/cpmi04tc.cfm
Questions and Answers on 23 CFR 637
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/materials/qanda637.cfm
Federal-Aid Policy Guide, NS 23 CFR 637B, transmittal #36, published July 19, 2006.
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/fapg/0637bsup.htm
Technical Advisory T 6120.3 Use of Contractor Test Results in the Acceptance Decision, Recommended Quality Measures, and the Identification of Contractor/Department Risks, published on August 9, 2004.
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/legsregs/directives/techadvs/t61203.htm
Quality Assurance Stewardship Review - Summary Report for Fiscal Years 2003 through 2006
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/pavement/materials/stewardreview2007.cfm

STAFFING

Reference	Item	Yes	No	N/A
635.105	Full time State Engineer in responsible charge of the construction work
635.105	Staffing is adequate
	Field staff has all equipment required to perform necessary inspections and materials tests
637.209	Material testers are certified

Comments:

WORKMANSHIP

Reference	Item	Yes	No	N/A
General
637.207	Quality control plan has been prepared for the project
637.207	Contractor is undertaking processes included in approved QC plan
637.209	Personnel performing inspection work are qualified per the approved qualification program, or otherwise suitably experienced to perform successfully
637.207	State is conducting sampling and testing to verify contractor data as defined in the state quality assurance program.
637.209	Testing to accept materials are conducted in a certified laboratory as required in the state's quality assurance program.

Environmental
	Erosion and sediment control devices are installed properly and are well maintained
	Contract specific environmental requirements are in compliance
	Inspections are conducted in accordance with contract requirements
	Environmental permits are available onsite

Earthwork
	Fill placement complies with contract requirements
	Compaction test results are satisfactory
	Sampling and testing (frequency/location) are conducted in accordance with contract requirements
Structures
	Pile Driving records are on file (including welder certifications and procedures)
	Placement, tying, and cover of reinforcing steel comply with contract requirements
	Bolt certifications are on file along with test results
	Curing process complies with specifications
	Sampling and testing (frequency/location) are conducted in accordance with contract requirements
Asphalt
	Base is in good condition
	Mix is delivered at proper temperature
	Tacking complies with specifications
	Mix is spread properly (thickness, crown, joints, uniform texture, continuous operation of paver)
	Proper density is being obtained
	Ride quality is in conformance with specifications
	Sampling and testing (frequency/location) are conducted in accordance with contract requirements

PCC
	Mix spread to correct thickness
	Curing and tining applied in timely manner
	Dowel baskets properly installed
	Ride quality is in conformance with specifications
	Sampling and testing (frequency/location) are conducted in accordance with contract requirements
Work Zone
	Traffic control devices installed in accordance with Traffic Control Plan
	Traffic control devices are clean and well maintained
	Travel way is well delineated
	Work zone inspections are completed in accordance with contract requirements

Comments:

DOCUMENTATION AND RECORD KEEPING

Reference	Item	Yes	No	N/A
635.123	Project field records adequately maintained to quantities submitted for payment
	Inspector Daily Reports and Project Diary adequately support work progress, time charges etc.
	Contract change documentation is adequately maintained
	Acceptance sampling and testing reports are on file
	Materials sampling and testing conducted as required
	Failed tests are documented with cross-references to re-tests
	Materials Certifications are on file
	Buy America requirements included on invoices and certifications for all iron and steel products
	Approved mix designs are on file
	Trial batch results are properly identified and acceptable

Comments:

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