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requirements of Sections 11 . 1 and 11 . 2 of the Department ' s Materials Manual , which may be <br /> viewed at the following URLs : <br /> www dot state . fl . us/specificationsoffice/Implemented/URLinSpecs/Files/sectionl I l . pdf . <br /> www dot state fl us/specificationsoffice/hnplementediURLinSpecs/Files/sectionl 12 . pdf . <br /> SUBARTICLE 105 - 5 . 2 . 1 (Page 140) is deleted and the following substituted : <br /> 105-5 .2 . 1 Qualifications : Submit the Training Identification Numbers (TINS) or <br /> any other information which will be traceable to the certification agency ' s training location and <br /> dates for all technicians performing sampling, testing and inspection for both field and laboratory <br /> tests . Provide the names of the CTQP certifications and other pertinent certifications held and the <br /> expiration dates for each certification for each technician . Include employed and subcontracted <br /> technicians . <br /> ARTICLE 105 - 6 (Page 142) is deleted and the following substituted : <br /> 105-6 Lab Qualification Program. <br /> Testing Laboratories participating in the Department ' s Acceptance Program must have <br /> current Department qualification when testing materials that are used on Department projects . In <br /> addition, they must have one of the following : <br /> a . Current AASHTO (AAP) accreditation . <br /> b . Inspected on a regular basis per ASTM D 3740 for earthwork, ASTM D 3666 <br /> for asphalt and ASTM C 1077 for concrete for test methods used in the Acceptance Program, <br /> with all deficiencies corrected, and under the supervision of a Specialty Engineer. <br /> c . Current Construction Materials Engineering Council (CMEC) program <br /> accreditation or other independent inspection program accreditation acceptable to the Engineer <br /> and equivalent to a. or b . above . <br /> After meeting the criteria described above , submit a Laboratory Qualification Application <br /> to the Department. The application is available from the Department ' s website . Obtain the <br /> Department ' s qualification prior to beginning testing . The Department may inspect the <br /> laboratory for compliance with the accreditation requirements prior to issuing qualification . <br /> Meet and maintain the qualification requirements at all times . Testing without <br /> Department ' s qualification may result in a rejection of the test results . Continued qualifications <br /> are subject to satisfactory results from Department evaluations , including Independent Assurance <br /> evaluations . In case of suspension or disqualification, prior to resumption of testing , resolve the <br /> issues to the Department ' s satisfaction and obtain reinstatement of qualification . The following <br /> conditions may result in suspension of a laboratory ' s qualified status : <br /> a. Failure to timely supply required information. <br /> b . Loss of accredited status . <br /> c . Failure to correct deficiencies in a timely manner . <br /> d. Unsatisfactory performance . <br /> e . Changing the laboratory ' s physical location without notification to the <br /> accrediting agency and the Engineer. <br /> f. Delays in reporting the test data in the Department ' s database . <br /> g . Incomplete or inaccurate reporting . <br /> -45 - <br /> FPID ( S ) : 423186 - 1 - 58 - 01 <br />