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B. Inspection: 1. Prior to implementing any of the work of this Section, the GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR shall carefully inspect the installed work of all other Sections and verify that all such work is complete to the point where the installation of this Section may properly commence without adverse impact. 2. If the GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR has any concern regarding the installed work of other Sections, he should immediately notify the QA/QC CONSULTANT prior to start of work of the Section. Installation of the geosynthetic clay liner will be construed as GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR'S acceptance of the related work of all other Sections, including the subgrade. 3.2 ACCEPTANCE TESTING A. Upon delivery to the site, samples of the geosynthetic clay liner shall be removed by the QA/QC CONSULTANT and tested to ensure conformance to these Specifications. Only materials passing the acceptance tests shall be installed. B. Samples shall be selected by the QA/QC CONSULTANT in accordance with the procedure outlined in the CQA Manual. C. Samples shall be taken at the rate of one sample per lot or one per 100,000 sq. ft (9,300 sq. m), whichever is greater and tested for bentonite mass per unit area, peel strength and hydraulic conductivity. Direct Shear tests as described in Section 2.l.A.7 shall also be performed. D. The QA/QC CONSULTANT will increase the frequency of sampling in the event that test results are negative. This additional testing shall be performed at the expense of the GEOSYNTHETICS CONTRACTOR. E. Any materials that are not certified by the Manufacturer in accordance with this section, or that has a hydraulic conductivity greater than that specified in this Section shall be rejected and replaced, at no additional cost to the OWNER. 3.3 SURFACE PREPARATION A. The EARTHWORK CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for preparing the supporting(subgrade) soil. B. The subgrade shall be prepared in accordance with Section 02300, EARTHWORK. C. The subgrade surface shall be proof-rolled to identify soft zones, and eliminate irregularities, ruts, and abrupt changes in grade. Any unacceptable areas shall be repaired by the EARTHWORK CONTRACTOR, at no additional cost to the OWNER. 3.4 ANCHORAGE SYSTEM A. The anchor trench shall be excavated by the EARTHWORK CONTRACTOR prior to geosynthetic clay liner placement, to the lines and grades shown on the drawings. FORWARD LANDFILL 6 02777 GEOSYNTHETIC CLAY LINER(GCL)