IRAQ INFRASTRUCTURE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (IIRP)

EXHIBIT A IRAQ INFRASTRUCTURE RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (IIRP) CONTRACTOR QUALITY PLAN 1.0 PROJECT QUALITY POLICY STATEMENT The specific standards applicable to each subcontract vary, but Quality is delivered consistently across IIRP through unwavering commitment to reasonable standards, intelligent application, diligent effort, and disciplined execution. This can only be achieved through the proactive application of quality principles in all aspects of the Project, from conceptual thinking to detailed design, to construction execution including inspection, testing, and turnover. Continuous process improvement and compliance with requirements are paramount for the successful completion of the project. CONTRACTOR’S unequivocal commitment to these principles and quality standards is required. CONTRACTOR and each of its employees performing the work are responsible for the quality of their collective and individual work. 2.0 COMMITMENT In lieu of CONTRACTOR providing a written Quality Plan for its work at IIRP; CONTRACTOR’S unequivocal commitment to the following is agreed: CONTRACTOR shall designate a qualified on-site Quality manager; All materials used, unless otherwise agreed in writing by CONTRACTOR, shall be new material and meet all applicable codes and standards; All workmanship will be performed to the highest quality standards applicable; All work shall be performed in accordance with local codes and standards in addition to those specified in the subcontract; All work performed will be warranted for one year after Final Acceptance and issuance of Final Acceptance Certificate by CONTRACTOR, and; Periodic inspections will be performed by CPA representatives for Quality Assurance. CONTRACTOR is exclusively responsible for Quality Control. Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction Program Page PAGE 1 of NUMPAGES 1 Exhibit A