SAPMT has reviewed the subject submittal dated June 17, 2014 and has the following comments:
1.    M/s. GAC has already been approved and M/s. Dar Al Manajim Asphalt & Contracting (DARMCO) can be used as an alternative, but the work according to the approved plan shall not be affected/ delayed.
2.    The following documents shall be included (one time base approval);
a.    Signed copy of Contractor’s initial QC Survey Checklist Appendix A3.
b.    Proposed asphalt mix design as per project requirements including copies of the internal trial batches.
c.    Trial batch of the proposed asphalt mix design to be conducted by Saudi Aramco approved third party civil testing agency and to be witnessed by SAPID representative.
d.    CV of proposed QA/QC personnel and safety officer (including training certificates and seminars) for review and prequalification purposes, as a minimum requirements One (1) QC Engineer, One (1) Lab Technician and One (1) Field Technician. Prequalification of proposed QA/QC personnel will be conducted upon receipt and acceptance of the CV’s.
e.    Copy of ISO Certification, if available.
f.     Batch Plant Serial Number of the central mixer.
g.    Controlled copy of list of generator sets (Brand Name, Model, Capacity, Serail Number).
h.    Emergency evacuation plan.
i.      Tracking mixture of fire extinguishers and first aid kit.
