gp-6Control of Material

GP-6.01GENERAL

All materials shall meet all quality requirements of the Contract. In order to expedite the inspection and testing of the materials, the Contractor shall notify the procurement officer in writing of the sources from which the Contractor proposes to obtain all materials requiring approval, testing, inspection, or certification prior to incorporation into the work as soon as possible after receipt of notification of award of the Contract.

GP-6.02STORAGE AND HANDLING OF MATERIALS

Materials shall be so stored as to assure the preservation of their quality and acceptability for the work. Stored materials, even though approved before storage, may again be inspected prior to their use in the work. Stored materials shall be located so as to facilitate their prompt inspection. Approved portions of the right of way or project site may be used for storage purposes and for the placing of the Contractor's plant and equipment; such storage areas must be restored to their original condition by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. Any additional space required must be provided by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. Materials shall be handled in such a manner as to preserve their quality and acceptability for the work.

GP-6.03UNACCEPTABLE MATERIALS

and failing to meet required values shall be considered to be defective regardless of prior tests or approvals.

materials shall be removed from the site with any tags, stamps or other markings implying conformance with Specifications removed or obliterated.

the Contractor deems appropriate to the procurement officer. The procurement officer may approve the corrective action but in so doing does not assume responsibility for the success thereof. Retests will be made to determine the acceptability of the material after corrective measures have been taken. No person other than the procurement officer may change any provision of the Specifications or the Contract without written authorization.

responsibility of the Contractor.

correction and/or removal of defective materials will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

GP-6.04ADMINISTRATION FURNISHED MATERIAL

The Contractor shall furnish all materials required to complete the work, except those specified to be furnished by the Administration. Materials furnished by the Administration will be delivered or made available to the Contractor at the point or points specified in the Special Provisions. The cost of handling and placing all materials, after they are delivered to the Contractor, shall be considered as included in the Contract price for the item in connection with which they are used. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all material delivered to the Contractor, and deductions will be made from any monies due to the Contractor to make good any shortages and deficiencies, from any cause whatsoever, and for any damage which may occur after such delivery, and for any demurrage charges. In cases where materials are supplied by the Administration and incorporated in the Contract work by the Contractor, materials inspection and acceptance will not be prerequisite for acceptance of the final product as the product pertains to these items.