The Coating Inspector must be a currently Certified NACE Coating Inspector (NACE International CIP Level 3-Peer Review) with extensive experience in Coating Failure Analysis. 1 There are some differences in the qualification requirements for inspection of coating of new structural steel and for inspection of coating of existing structural steel. 2 Specialty coatings entail such processes as hot dip galvanizing, metallizing and powder coatings. 3 Performance Warranty inspections are carried out in the 22nd or 23rd month of the (24-month) warranty period for coating of existing structural steel and railing system. 3.4.8.3 Fabrication and Erection of Precast &/or Pre-stressed Concrete Specialty Inspection Services (-N/A) INSPECTION FIRMS The company undertaking inspection of fabrication and erection of precast pre-stressed concrete be on the Ministry’s approved list (RAQS), in the Engineering (Bridge Engineering) category for Design & Evaluation - Complex Structures (multi-span), at the time of bidding. A list of qualified firms can be found on . INSPECTION PERSONNEL All phases of inspection and testing be undertaken by qualified personnel employed by a RAQS registered consultant, in conformance with this section and shall be as follows: ACI certified Concrete Testing Technician, Grade 1 OR CSA certified technician who has passed the CSA examination in concrete field-testing OR Professional engineer AND Experience with design or fabrication of precast girders on five (5) or more distinct projects 3.4.9 Material Laboratory Testing (-N/A) 3.4.10 Materials Testing Staff and Equipment (-N/A) Required field testing shall be scheduled by the Service Provider so that it:
provided to the Preferred Proponent. The Guides shall serve as reference material for details on data collection and condition ratings. Each mapping submission must include a covering report identifying the type of GPS equipment used (i.e. make and model), the GPS accuracy specifications (for the equipment used), the geographically referenced co-ordinate system (NAD83), and a description of all abbreviations or codes used. Ministry Contact for this task: Michael See Regional GIS Coordinator / Geomatics Tel: (613) 547-1760 Cell: (613) 331-6063 Fax: (613) 545-4873 Email: Michael.See@ontario.ca Ministry of Transportation, Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 3.7.4 Copies Refer to Article 7 in this RFQ Part B and the Construction Contract Administration and Inspection Task Manual for the documentation distribution requirements. 3.7.5 Status Reports The Service Provider shall submit to the Ministry, on a monthly basis, a monthly status report within three (3) business days of the applicable time period, directly to the CSA in addition to the monthly justification breakdown. The Service Provider submit to the Ministry, on a monthly basis, a monthly status report within three (3) business days of the applicable time period. 3.7.6 Project Specific Deliverables Weekly digital photographic records. Weekly digital video records. Weekly diary sheets in PDF format. 3.7.7 Time Sheets and Invoices 3.8 BASIS OF PAYMENT Canada and Ontario have entered into a Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreement whereby Ontario has agreed to pay harmonized sales tax (HST) on its purchases. For Deliverables provided on or after July 1, 2010, the supplier shall invoice and collect HST from the Ministry for the Deliverables in