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Florida Engineering Quality Assurance Checklist
This formis used to document the quality of engineering in the planning, design, and implementation of engineering practices.
Field Office: / Landowner:Project Location:
Project Description: / Date:
PLANNING
Conservation practice code(s)
Extent
Unit
Resource concern(s) documented. Y/N
Practice selection will address resource concern Y/N
Purpose of practice clearly documented. Y/N
Engineering job class. (I, II, III, IV, or > V)
Planning (I&E) approved by someone with appropriate EJAA. Y/N
Was the planning thorough and supported the engineering practices selected toaddress the resource concerns. Describe.
Item / Y/N/NA / Remarks
SITE INVESTIGATION / DATA COLLECTION
Location map showing where survey occurred.
Survey area sketch map prepared in field book.
Survey map with correct scale, north arrow and physical features shown.
Survey benchmark(s) locations and descriptions noted.
Hard copy of electronic survey notes on filebench marks and control point descriptions, coordinates, and elevations.
Electronic survey saved to hard drive or CD.
Sufficient design survey was obtained.
Survey notes are legible, clear, and easy to understand - NEM FL540.2
Vertical and horizontal survey is within allowable tolerance -
NEM FL540.3
DESIGN
Engineering job class properly classified - NEM FL509 Exhibit FL-2
Checked and initialed by someone with appropriate EJAA - NEM FL511.5
Reviewed by someone with appropriate EJAA- NEM FL511.5
Approved by someone with appropriate EJAA- NEM FL501.4
Permit requirements identified – NEM 501.3; GM 450Part 405.1
Soils/geologic investigation were obtained and adequate for design -
NEM 531.
Job complies with NRCS policy and meets the conservation practice standard(s) criteria and is consistent with sound engineering principles.
Design computations are complete and accurate and checked and initialed by a second person.
Estimated quantity computations are complete and accurate and checked and initialed by a second person.
Engineering cost estimate preparedand provides adequate cost data.
Site specific Operation and Maintenance (O&M) plan developed and adequately addresses O&M needs -National O&M Manual Part 500
Quality assurance plan (QAP) developed and adequately addresses items to ensure quality construction - NEM FL512.3.
Documentation shows final design was reviewed between the planner and designer, and any changesto the planned practices were communicated to landowner and corrected in the contract.
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Reviewer’s Signature / Date
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Item / Y/N/NA / Remarks
CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS
Constructions drawings were prepared in a clear and logical manner.
North arrow, benchmarks, and scale clearly shown on drawings.
Horizontal datum shown on drawings and adequate for layout.
Project location map provided.
Construction drawings are adequate for a contractor to install practices.
Utilities located and/or notification statement on construction drawings - NEM FL503.2
Engineering job class indicated on construction drawing cover sheet -
NEM FL511.8.Bb
Engineering drawings signed as approved by someone with appropriate EJAA - NEM FL501.4.B.7(iv)
Copy of construction drawings signed by the landowner are in the file. -
NEM FL511.8.A
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
Site specific construction specifications prepared and include scope, applicability, material specifications, construction method, and measurement and payment.
Construction specifications checked and initialed by a second person -
NEM FL501.4.B.(x)
Construction and material specifications are complete and accurate.
CONSTRUCTION Implementation
Pre-construction meeting held prior to construction. Form FL-ENG-40 and drawing cover sheet signed by landowner - NEM FL512.13
Landowner provided copy of brochure “Landowner’s Responsibility for Constructed Conservation Systems with USDA assistance.” -
NEM FL512.13
Verified that permits were obtained by landowner prior to construction
GM 450 Part 405.1
Utilities notified prior to stake out - NEM FL503.4
Site visits were made during construction to check quality of installation..Documentation of site visits arein writing and well maintained.
Layout and Field checks recorded in the field book or electronically.
Decisions made during construction recorded in field book or job diary.
Construction photos documented and on file.
Required conservation practice supporting data and check of completed work supports practice certification (measurements, materials markings, tests, etc.) obtained and recorded – GM 450 Part 407, Subpart B.
Construction CERTIFICATION
Certifier has appropriate EJAA - NEM FL501.4.B
Practice checkout was performed and included adequate documentation for certification.
Quantities certified were properly measured, documented, and checked.
Practice(s) will perform safely.
As-built drawings/specifications prepared. NEM 512.52.
Other
All engineering documentation is file in the field office.
Field verification completed during review.
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Reviewer’s Signature / Date
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General Comments on this joB
EJAA – Engineering Job Approval Authority
GM – General Manual
NEM – National Engineering Manual
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONSCheck required items and note details noted in comments section.
None. / Corrective actions required for practices to adhere to standards and specifications.
Training. / Other items.
Adherence to policy.
Finish incomplete items.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Item / Y/N/NA
Correct contract component(s) selected.
Contract component(s) amounts consistent with construction plans.
Correct contract component(s) used for payments.
Payment component(s) amounts consistent with certification.
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Reviewer’s Signature / Date
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