2022-302-E-AMS-Summit Design & Engineering Services-Efland EMS Construction materials testing & special inspections

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Summit Design and Engineering Services 7 All CMT and Special Inspections projects are guided by formal procedures outlined in our Quality Systems Manual (Revised March 2016)and our Technical Operating Procedures Manual (Revised September 2016) and directed,reviewed,and approved by one of our Senior Engineers for adherence to these procedures.The manuals were designed to meet the requirements of AASHTO R-18,ASTM E329 and the associated construction material-specification standards referenced therein.The objective of Summit’s Quality Management System (QMS)is to establish controlled conditions to assure that the tests and inspections performed by Summit personnel are accurate,valid,documented and comply with applicable codes and standards,project specifications,and regulatory requirements.The establishment of controlled conditions encompass the following general provisions: •The testing and reporting procedures used shall provide traceability of measurements. •Test/inspection equipment control shall be implemented to assure procurement and use of the proper equipment,periodic verification of equipment accuracy,and that appropriate calibration and handling techniques are employed to preserve accuracy.Summit employs a formal calibration program for the control of measuring and testing equipment.Equipment is calibrated at predetermined intervals with measurement standards traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. •The proper revisions of ASTM,AASHTO or other recognized standards,procedures or instructions shall be used in performing quality-related activities,sampling,identification,shipping, handling,storage and preparation of test specimens shall assure that test prerequisites are satisfied as prescribed in the applicable test or inspection procedures.These activities shall be accomplished in such a manner that sample identification is retained and so that sample loss,damage, contamination,or deterioration is prevented. •The results of concrete,grout and mortar compressive strength testing will be available electronically to the project team within 24 hours,as the tests are performed.Test results will be available through e-mail. •The subcontracting of testing and inspection activities shall be performed on a limited,as needed basis.Subcontracted services will be required to meet the applicable provisions of the QMS. •Personnel performing testing or inspection activities will be properly trained and qualified in accordance with documented and approved procedures. Our laboratory and technician’s knowledge and proficiencies are tested annually,at a minimum, through participation in outside proficiency programs (e.g.,CCRL and AMRL)where reference samples are sent to laboratories nationwide and summit’s results are reported against other testing labs,as a measure of compliance with standard practices and test methods.Any deficiency in results require a root cause analysis and corrective action within 30 days.Our QMS is reviewed annually and revised as needed.Revisions are documented and distributed to staff for immediate implementation. Our engineers and project managers maintain direct control over testing activities to verify that acceptable data gathering and testing techniques are employed.Our clients are assured that adequate data is properly obtained without collecting superfluous information. METHODOLOGIES, TECHNIQUES, AND QA/QC PROCEDURES By employing quality and technical procedures, Summit has the necessary experience and resources to fully address any of the geotechnical or construction materials quality and conformance issues that a project may present. 2 –PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY PROJECT PERSONNEL EXPERIENCE QUALITY SYSTEMS MANUAL AND TECHNICAL OPERATING PROCEDURES DocuSign Envelope ID: 86DCBF93-1313-40D4-B4EA-5885A3D5CEDB