Schedule Q

CONTRACT NO.
JOB TITLE:
CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR
This Contract is made and entered into effective as of the _____ day of ___________
14 ____, corresponding to the ______ day of ___________________ 19 _____,
by and between
SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY ("SAUDI ARAMCO"), a company of limited

liability organized under the Laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and
___________________________________________________________
("CONTRACTOR"), having offices at _______________________________,
Commercial Registration Number ________________, issued at ________
________________, on ____________________.
This Contract consists of this signed document, the following attached schedules and all
drawings, standards, specifications and other documents referred to in the schedules or in
any of the referenced documents:
SCHEDULE "A" General Terms and Conditions
SCHEDULE "B" Job Specification
SCHEDULE "C" Contract Price and Payment Provisions
SCHEDULE "D" Safety, Health and Environmental Requirements
SCHEDULE "E" Settlement of Disputes, Arbitration and Choice of Law
SCHEDULE "F" Taxes, Duties and Related Obligations
SCHEDULE "G" Materials, Tools and Equipment
SCHEDULE "H" Special Terms and Conditions
SCHEDULE "Q" Quality Assurance and Control, Inspection and Testing
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A reference in this Contract to any of the schedules listed above shall, in addition, be
considered a reference to any attachments to said schedules and to all documents
referred to in said schedules or attachments.
Should there be any conflict between the said schedules and attachments, they shall be
resolved by applying the following order of precedence:
1. Schedule “H”
2. Schedule “A”
3. Schedule “D”
4. Schedule “E”
5. Schedule “F” and its attachments
6. Schedule “C” and its attachments
7. Schedule “Q” and its attachments
8. Schedule “G” and its attachments
9. Schedule “B”
10. Attachments to Schedule “B”
All notices, authorizations and approvals pertaining to this Contract shall be in writing.
Except as otherwise provided below, all notices between the parties shall be sufficient
when delivered in person or sent by telex or cable, or by certified or registered mail, to
the appropriate address as follows:
SAUDI ARAMCO: CONTRACTOR:
Telex: Telex:
Cable: Cable:
The parties hereby designate the following agents for the purpose of receiving any
notice of referral to arbitration and receiving any further notice and documents during
the course of the proceedings, unless and until they have designated in writing another
agent for that latter purpose:
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SAUDI ARAMCO: CONTRACTOR:
General Counsel
Law Department
Saudi Arabian Oil Company
Box 5000
Dhahran 31311
Saudi Arabia
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this Contract in duplicate, intending
each to serve as an original, as of the effective date set forth above.
WITNESS: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

(SAUDI ARAMCO)
By:
Title:
Date:
WITNESS: CONTRACTOR
By:
Title:
Date:
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CONTRACT NO.
SCHEDULE "B"
JOB SPECIFICATION
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Because of the technical nature of this Job Specification, it has not been
translated into Arabic. CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO agree to be
bound by the English text.
1.2 This Schedule establishes the scope of the WORK to be performed by

CONTRACTOR pursuant to this Contract, and describes or references in
Attachment I the technical requirements that CONTRACTOR shall satisfy or
adhere to in accomplishing the WORK.
2. SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall achieve Mechanical Completion by __________14 _____

corresponding to ____________________ 19 _____ ("Scheduled Completion
Date"). Separable portions of the WORK specified in Attachment II to this Schedule
"B" shall be completed by the dates specified therein ("Critical Milestone Dates").
3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
4. SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK
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ATTACHMENT I
DRAWINGS, STANDARDS, AND CALCULATION SHEETS
Number Revision No. Title
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
CONTRACTOR shall perform the WORK in accordance with the applicable SAUDI
ARAMCO Engineering Standards, SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Specifications, and the
SAUDI ARAMCO Construction Safety Manual.
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ATTACHMENT II
CRITICAL MILESTONE DATES
Milestone Event Scheduled Date
1. Complete mobilization
and commence the WORK:
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Mechanical Completion

of all the WORK ("Scheduled
Completion Date")
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SCHEDULE "G"
MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED PERMANENT MATERIALS
SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following permanent materials to be

incorporated in the WORK:
2.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED EXPENDABLE MATERIALS
SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following expendable materials:
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3.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following tools and equipment:
4.0 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
4.1 Except as provided in Paragraphs 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 5.0 hereof,
CONTRACTOR shall supply all permanent materials, expendable materials,
tools, equipment and all else required for the successful completion of the
WORK. All materials supplied by CONTRACTOR shall be new and unused,
except as otherwise provided in this Contract. Such materials shall meet all
contractual standards, specifications and schedules and nothing contained
elsewhere in this Schedule shall be deemed to limit or modify in any way this
obligation. Such materials and their sources shall be selected solely on the
basis of financial and technical criteria.
4.2 CONTRACTOR shall not include in the Contract Price Saudi Arab Customs
duties for any CONTRACTOR-supplied tools and equipment to be used in
connection with the WORK and then re-exported. If CONTRACTOR re-
exports such tools and equipment and is unable to obtain a refund of Saudi
Arab Customs duties deposited with Saudi Arab Customs, SAUDI
ARAMCO shall promptly reimburse CONTRACTOR for Saudi Arab Customs
duties paid by CONTRACTOR on such tools and equipment.
CONTRACTOR shall submit its invoice to SAUDI ARAMCO for such
reimbursement accompanied with proof that CONTRACTOR has deposited
the duties, re-exported the tools and equipment, and failed after reasonable
effort to obtain a refund of deposited duties.
5.0 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR is unable to furnish certain of

those items specified in Paragraph 4 in time to meet the completion date specified
for the WORK, SAUDI ARAMCO may, at its discretion, furnish CONTRACTOR with
such items as are requested by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR undertakes to
pay for such additional materials, tools and equipment at the prices/usage rates
established therefor by SAUDI ARAMCO.
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6.0 SUPPLY, TRANSPORTATION AND RETURN OF MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND

EQUIPMENT
CONTRACTOR shall receive and return, during normal working hours, the SAUDI
ARAMCO-furnished materials, tools and equipment specified in this Schedule "G"
at one or more SAUDI ARAMCO operated Material Supply FACILITIES, or
elsewhere as specified by SAUDI ARAMCO. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be
responsible only for loading and unloading SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished items within
an SAUDI ARAMCO operated material supply facility or elsewhere as specified by
SAUDI ARAMCO. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing all equipment
and personnel necessary to transport such items to the WORK Site and unload
them there. All tools and equipment to be furnished by SAUDI ARAMCO shall be
furnished on an "as is where is" basis. Upon completion of the WORK, or at any
other time as directed by the Company Representative, CONTRACTOR shall
properly pack, identify and reload all SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished materials, tools
and equipment which are determined by the Company Representative to be
reusable and shall transport such items to any SAUDI ARAMCO-designated
location or locations; provided however, that such designated locations shall be no
further from the WORK Site than the original point of SAUDI ARAMCO issue of such
items. All materials at the WORK Site which are deemed by the Company
Representative to be unusable shall, if so directed by the Company Representative,
be loaded and transported by CONTRACTOR to the SAUDI ARAMCO Dhahran
Reclamation Yard.
7.0 SUBSTITUTIONS
SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to provide reasonably acceptable substitutes

for the materials, tools and equipment listed in Paragraphs 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0, or
requested by CONTRACTOR under Paragraph 5.0, of this Schedule.
8.0 CARE OF SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
During such periods as SAUDI ARAMCO-supplied materials, tools or equipment

are in CONTRACTOR's care, custody or control, CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for safeguarding such items and ensuring that they are treated with due
care and maintained, used and/or operated in a prudent manner. CONTRACTOR
shall return all such unused materials, and all such tools and equipment, in as good
a condition as when received, normal wear and tear excepted. CONTRACTOR
shall take whatever measures Company Representative or the SAUDI ARAMCO
Industrial Security Department may require to safeguard and care for such items.
Matters relating to security and safeguarding of SAUDI ARAMCO-supplied items
will be coordinated with the SAUDI ARAMCO Industrial Security Department.
END OF SCHEDULE "G"
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SCHEDULE "G"
MATERIAL, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
1.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED PERMANENT MATERIAL
The material listed in Attachment I will be furnished by SAUDI ARAMCO to

CONTRACTOR at the WORK Site in Saudi Arabia, or at a designated SAUDI
ARAMCO issue point, as noted in such Attachment. Such material shall be fur-
nished to CONTRACTOR at no cost and in usable condition subject only to repairs
or reconditioning normal to material received at a fabrication yard or construction
site. CONTRACTOR shall sign a receiving form attesting to such material's
condition upon its receipt.
2.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED EXPENDABLE MATERIALS
SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following expendable material: None
3.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following tools and equipment: None
All tools and equipment shall be furnished on an "as is where is" basis.
4.0 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED MATERIAL, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
4.1 Except as provided in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, CONTRACTOR shall supply

all other material, tools, equipment and all else required for the successful
completion of the WORK. All material supplied by CONTRACTOR shall be
new and unused. Material for the FACILITIES shall meet all contractual
standards, specifications and schedules and nothing contained elsewhere in
this Contract shall be deemed to limit or modify in any way this obligation.
Requirements for additional CONTRACTOR procurement responsibilities

are detailed in Attachment II, CONTRACTOR's Procurement
Responsibilities.
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CONTRACTOR-supplied material and its sources shall be selected solely on
the basis of financial and technical criteria, provided however that products
of Saudi manufacturers shall be preferred. SAUDI ARAMCO places a
significant portion of its materials requirements on Saudi vendors and
encourages its contractors to do the same.
4.1.1 SAUDI ARAMCO may provide CONTRACTOR with a worldwide list

of commercially and technically acceptable suppliers for certain
materials. The list provided to CONTRACTOR is not to be
considered exclusive. CONTRACTOR is encouraged to include
other technically and financially qualified suppliers. SAUDI
ARAMCO-supplied suppliers list is confidential and shall not be
distributed outside CONTRACTOR's procurement office. CON-
TRACTOR shall develop its own suppliers list for categories of
material for which SAUDI ARAMCO has not provided lists.
4.1.2 Saudi manufacturers are industrial establishments within Saudi

Arabia who mine, manufacture or assemble products using rea-
sonable amounts of local raw materials or local manpower in their
production, as certified by the Ministry of Electricity and Industry.
CONTRACTOR shall develop competitive quotations from at least
three (3) SAUDI ARAMCO qualified Saudi manufacturers listed in
SAUDI ARAMCO's Supplier Support Division (SSD) report if the
material value exceeds $10,000. If less than three (3) Saudi
manufacturers are listed then all shall receive quotation requests. If
CONTRACTOR's books and records do not establish
CONTRACTOR's compliance with the procedure described in this
paragraph, CONTRACTOR shall pay SAUDI ARAMCO ten percent
(10%) of the purchase price paid for any material procured in
violation of that procedure as liquidated damages.
4.1.3 Saudi vendors are merchants or firms in Saudi Arabia which, in the
normal course of business, represent, as agent or otherwise,
manufacturers of products located outside Saudi Arabia.
4.2 CONTRACTOR shall submit to SAUDI ARAMCO a report, in a format ac-

ceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO, indicating the percentages of material for the
FACILITIES by value purchased from Saudi vendors and Saudi
manufacturers. The report shall be submitted at fifty percent (50%) and one
hundred percent (100%) completion of procurement of material for the
FACILITIES.
4.3 Anything in this Contract to the contrary notwithstanding, SAUDI ARAMCO

shall be granted access to CONTRACTOR's books and records at any and
all reasonable times during the term of this Contract,
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and for a period of two (2) years thereafter for the purpose of ascertaining
CONTRACTOR's consideration of Saudi suppliers as required pursuant to
Paragraph 4.1.
4.4 Should SAUDI ARAMCO determine for technical or financial reasons that
certain material must be purchased from a specific vendor or be the product
of a particular manufacturer, SAUDI ARAMCO may direct CONTRACTOR
in writing to purchase from such vendor or manufacturer. However, any
SAUDI ARAMCO-supplied material specification, whether a part of this
Contract or otherwise, naming a specific brand or model of material, does
so only for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality, unless
otherwise indicated. CONTRACTOR is not limited by the named brands or
models and may supply other brands or models of equivalent quality.
4.5 CONTRACTOR shall not include in the Contract Price Saudi Arab Customs
duties for any CONTRACTOR-supplied tools and equipment to be used in
connection with the WORK and then re-exported. If CONTRACTOR re-
exports such tools and equipment and is unable to obtain a refund of Saudi
Arab Customs duties deposited with Saudi Arab Customs, SAUDI
ARAMCO shall promptly reimburse CONTRACTOR for Saudi Arab
Customs duties paid by CONTRACTOR on such tools and equipment.
CONTRACTOR shall submit its invoice to SAUDI ARAMCO for such
reimbursement accompanied with proof that CONTRACTOR has deposited
the duties, re-exported the tools and equipment, and failed after reasonable
effort to obtain a refund of deposited duties.
5.0 STANDARDIZATION
CONTRACTOR shall standardize material types, sizes and characteristics, so that,

as far as practicable, products of Saudi manufacturers can be used as standard or
acceptable alternative material. CONTRACTOR shall purchase material, as far as
practicable, to be a duplicate of, or have interchangeable parts with, other similar
material being used in the construction of the FACILITIES as well as material listed
in the SAUDI ARAMCO Materials Stock (SAMS) catalog, unless otherwise
specified.
6.0 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Should CONTRACTOR require additional material, and in SAUDI ARAMCO’s sole

discretion, SAUDI ARAMCO may make available certain materials for the
FACILITIES. Such materials shall be transferred by agreed negative Change Order
and shall be considered SAUDI ARAMCO-supplied. SAUDI ARAMCO shall accept
the agreed transfer price as full and complete compensation for such transfers.
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7.0 SUPPLY, TRANSPORTATION AND RETURN OF MATERIALS, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT
7.1 CONTRACTOR shall receive and return, during normal working hours, the
SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished materials, tools and equipments required in this
Schedule at one or more SAUDI ARAMCO operated material supply
facilities, or elsewhere as specified by SAUDI ARAMCO. SAUDI ARAMCO
shall be responsible only for loading and unloading SAUDI ARAMCO-
furnished items within an SAUDI ARAMCO operated material supply facility.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for providing all equipment and
personnel necessary to transport such items to the WORK Site and unload
them there.
7.2 Upon completion of the WORK, or at any other time as directed by Company
Representative, CONTRACTOR shall document as required by SAUDI
ARAMCO and properly pack, identify and reload all SAUDI ARAMCO
furnished materials, tools and equipment which are determined by Company
Representative to be reusable and shall transport such items to any SAUDI
ARAMCO-designated location or locations; provided however, that such
designated locations shall be no further from the WORK Site than the original
issue point of such items. If CONTRACTOR has used containers owned or
leased by SAUDI ARAMCO, CONTRACTOR shall return them to the
Container Storage Yard located at the West Pipe Yard in Dhahran.
7.3 All material at the WORK Site which is deemed by Company Representative
to be unusable shall, if so directed by Company Representative, be
documented as required by SAUDI ARAMCO, loaded and transported by
CONTRACTOR to SAUDI ARAMCO's Dhahran Reclamation Yard or other
disposal area specified by SAUDI ARAMCO, where it shall be burned by the
CONTRACTOR in accordance with Company Representative's instructions.
8.0 SUBSTITUTIONS
SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to provide reasonably acceptable substitutes

for the materials, tools and equipment listed in Paragraphs 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0 of this
Schedule. If SAUDI ARAMCO is unable to supply such materials, tools, and
equipment, CONTRACTOR shall supply them upon reasonable notice from SAUDI
ARAMCO and issuance of a Change Order to reflect the costs of such supply.
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9.0 CARE OF SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
During such periods as SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished materials, tools or equipment

are in CONTRACTOR's care, custody or control, CONTRACTOR shall be
responsible for safeguarding such items and ensuring that they are treated with due
care and maintained, used and operated in a prudent manner. CONTRACTOR
shall return all such unused materials, and all such tools and equipment, in as good
a condition as when received, normal wear and tear excepted. CONTRACTOR
shall take whatever measures Company Representative may require to safeguard
and care for such items and CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to SAUDI
ARAMCO for failure to discharge the obligations imposed by this Paragraph,
subject however to the terms of Schedule "A".
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11.0 SAUDI ARAB STANDARDS ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATES ("SASO")
CONTRACTOR supplied material shall meet the requirement of SASO and

CONTRACTOR shall promptly forward to SAUDI ARAMCO a copy of any certificate
approved by SASO.
12.0 PLANT TAGS
CONTRACTOR shall proceed in strict accordance with General Instruction 202.305,

which is incorporated by reference in this Contract, to assign plant numbers and
affix tags.
13.0 CAPITAL SPARE PARTS, START-UP SPARE PARTS, OPERATING SPARE

PARTS AND OPERATING MATERIALS
13.1 CAPITAL SPARE PARTS: “Capital Spare Parts” are those major
replacement parts or complete units essential to continuous operation when
long delivery or manufacturing economy is a significant factor. Capital Spare
Parts are subject to Start-up and Operating Spare Parts support the same
as Parent Equipment. CONTRACTOR shall procure the Capital Spare Parts
listed in Attachment III of this Schedule “G” concurrently with the procurement
of Parent Equipment.
Prior to issuing purchase orders CONTRACTOR shall identify and

recommend to SAUDI ARAMCO additional requirements for Capital Spare
Parts not identified in Attachment III. The recommendations shall also
include long lead time, machined, molded or cast parts which can best be
supplied when included in the manufacturing schedule of the Parent
Equipment, and their quoted material prices and any other information
required for their justification. If SAUDI ARAMCO determines that additional
Capital Spare Parts are necessary a Change Order will be issued.
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13.2 START-UP SPARE PARTS: “Start-Up Spare Parts” are parts or
components required during construction, precommissioning, and
commissioning. CONTRACTOR shall provide the Start-Up Spare Parts
associated with all CONTRACTOR-furnished equipment and specifically
identified SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished equipment.
13.3 OPERATING SPARE PARTS: “Operating Spare Parts” are spare parts or
components that are required for continuous operation of the plant,
equipment, or system after commissioning of the FACILITY. SAUDI
ARAMCO shall purchase and ship all Operating Spare Parts for all
CONTRACTOR-furnished equipment, SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished
equipment, or Capital Spare Parts.
13.4 OPERATING MATERIALS: “Operating Materials” are consumable are

consumed in the normal course of operations and, therefore, require periodic
replenishment. CONTRACTOR shall supply all required quantities of
chemicals, filtration materials, lubricants, desiccants, industrial gases,
emulsifiers, batteries, transformer oils, and any other catalysts, operating
fluids, consumable, and materials required for the initial charge, pre-
commissioning and start-up, and commissioning of the FACILITIES.
All unused materials provided in accordance with this Paragraph shall be

properly packed and documented by CONTRACTOR and shall become the
property of SAUDI ARAMCO. CONTRACTOR shall also provide a forecast
of the initial charge and start-up quantities of all items referenced in this
Paragraph to SAUDI ARAMCO no later than twelve (12) months prior to
Mechanical Completion of the FACILITIES, or each separable portion
thereof, achieving partial Mechanical Completion. The forecast shall include
quantities expected during Start-up and normal maximum and minimum
operating conditions as well as during summer and winter operating
conditions, and any other limiting conditions. CONTRACTOR shall identify
the SAMS stock numbers for the same or equivalent bulk chemicals and
lubricants that are in the SAMS stock catalog.
14.0 DATA ACQUISITION FOR OPERATING SPARE PARTS AND OPERATING

MATERIALS
CONTRACTOR shall provide to SAUDI ARAMCO all Vendor and Sub-Vendor data
on Operating Spare Parts and Operating Materials in strict accordance with the
instructions contained in SAEP-3101. For the purposes of establishing Contract
payments pursuant to Schedule “C”, procurement of any equipment or material item
shall not be considered complete unless the CONTRACTOR has submitted, and
COMPANY has approved, the Operating Spare Parts and Operating Materials
Data required per SAEP-3101.
15.0 TRANSLATION
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Because of the technical nature of Attachment I, it has not been translated into
Arabic. CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO agree to be bound by the English
text.
END OF SCHEDULE "G"
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ATTACHMENT I
SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED MATERIAL
DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY PLACE OF DELIVERY
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ATTACHMENT II
CONTRACTOR's PROCUREMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
This Attachment further defines CONTRACTOR's procurement responsibilities and

supplements those provisions appearing in Schedule "G".
1.0 DEFINITION
CONTRACTOR's procurement responsibilities include purchasing, expediting,

inspection, handling, shipping, customs clearance, payment of all duties and levies,
storage and all other activities necessary to deliver materials to the WORK Site as
required by the WORK Schedule.
2.0 PURCHASE ORDER
2.1 CONTRACTOR shall, if requested by SAUDI ARAMCO, provide copies of all

technical quotation request documents (including purchase specifications
with pertinent attachments) to SAUDI ARAMCO at the same time as they are
issued to bidders.
2.2 CONTRACTOR shall, if requested by SAUDI ARAMCO, provide the

technical details of any proposed placement or any order after placement. If
SAUDI ARAMCO determines that any placement or proposed placement is
not technically sufficient or does not conform to the Job Specifications,
SAUDI ARAMCO shall provide CONTRACTOR with a written explanation for
the basis of its determination. CONTRACTOR shall take action to ensure
technical sufficiency and/or conformance to Job Specifications.
2.3 MATERIALS WARRANTIES
CONTRACTOR shall require all its suppliers to agree their materials war-
ranties may be enforced directly against them by SAUDI ARAMCO. Nothing
in this paragraph limits or modifies CONTRACTOR's warranty obligations
under this Contract.
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2.4 NONMATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall supply copies of all vendor brochures, drawings,

specifications, parts lists, maintenance and operating instructions for
CONTRACTOR-supplied materials and in quantities designated by the
Company Representative for SAUDI ARAMCO's internal uses. CON-
TRACTOR shall deliver this literature to the Company Representative prior to
final payment for the CONTRACTOR-supplied materials to which such
literature relates.
2.5 VENDOR REPRESENTATIVES
CONTRACTOR shall obtain qualified technical representatives from its

vendors as necessary to install and commission CONTRACTOR-supplied
materials.
2.6 VENDOR INSPECTION
CONTRACTOR shall obtain for the Company Representative or his de-

signate the right to inspect the production and handling of CONTRACTOR-
supplied materials in its vendors' or their sub-suppliers' shops. The exercise
of such right shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of its obligation to supply
materials which meet the requirements of this Contract.
2.7 PURCHASE ORDER NUMBERING
All CONTRACTOR’s requisitions and purchase orders shall also be

numbered using SAUDI ARAMCO’s purchase order numbering system.
SAUDI ARAMCO’s number shall be used on all documentation and shall be
listed in CONTRACTOR reports as directed by SAUDI ARAMCO.
3.0 RECORD OF ORDERS
CONTRACTOR shall issue a Record of Orders report monthly, or as otherwise

requested, reporting on the status of each order. Standard CONTRACTOR reports
may be used if such reports are acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO. The report shall
include information on at least the following:
3.1 Quotation request number and date.

3.2 Order number and date placed, and corresponding SAUDI ARAMCO Order
number.
3.3 Vendor and country of manufacture.
3.4 Brief description.
3.5 Item and tag number.
3.6 Required delivery date for design data.
3.7 Delivery date for equipment/materials.
3.8 Delivery date for principal spare parts.
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ATTACHMENT III
CAPITAL SPARE PARTS
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CONTRACT NO.
SCHEDULE Q
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. General 2
2. Quality Management System Requirements 3
3. Documentation Requirements 3
4. Management Responsibility 5
5. Resource Management 5
6. Project Realization/Execution 7
7. Measurement, Analysis and Improvement 8
Attachment I CONTRACTOR and Subcontractor Quality Personnel

Qualification Requirements
Attachment II SAUDI ARAMCO Standards and Procedures Containing

Quality Requirements
Attachment III Quality Requirements for Contractor Supplied Materials
Attachment IV Quality Requirements for the Construction Phase
Attachment V Summary of Quality System Deliverables
Attachment VI Project Specific Quality Requirements
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1. GENERAL
1.1. For the purposes of this Schedule “Q”, SAUDI ARAMCO shall have the
same meaning as COMPANY for contracts with Aramco Services
Company and Aramco Overseas Company.
1.2. This Schedule describes SAUDI ARAMCO’s minimum requirements

for CONTRACTOR’s Quality System.
1.3. CONTRACTOR shall be totally responsible for the quality of WORK

required by this Contract. Except as provided in Paragraph 5.4 of this
Schedule “Q”, CONTRACTOR’s responsibilities as described herein
may not be delegated without the express written consent of the
Company Representative.
1.4. CONTRACTOR shall inspect, test and accept all parts of the WORK as
defined in Schedule “B”, including its subcontractors' work, in
conformance with all drawings, specifications and standards applicable
to the WORK.
1.5. CONTRACTOR shall perform Quality Management functions for all

parts of the WORK, including its subcontractors', vendors',
manufacturers' and suppliers' WORK as specified in the
CONTRACTOR's Quality Manual and approved Quality Plan(s).
1.6. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be entitled to have the Company

Representative or his nominee present at all locations where
CONTRACTOR or its subcontractors and suppliers are engaged in the
performance of the WORK, at any and all times, to review all aspects
of CONTRACTOR's Quality activities and to witness whatever
inspection and testing is required by this Contract. SAUDI ARAMCO
retains the right to conduct whatever additional tests or inspections it
deems necessary to assure itself that the materials meet the
requirements of the Contract. CONTRACTOR shall not refuse access
to technical or other data which CONTRACTOR considers proprietary
or confidential, and which is reasonably required to inspect
CONTRACTOR's performance of the WORK, except where the
nominee of SAUDI ARAMCO’s Company Representative is a
competitor of CONTRACTOR in the sale, engineering, or installation of
systems similar to the FACILITIES or is related to or affiliated with such
a firm, in which event the Company Representative may nominate an
alternate.
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1.7. SAUDI ARAMCO will complete its review of CONTRACTOR’s Quality

documents and personnel qualifications no more than thirty (30)
calendar days after submittal of a document or its subsequent
modifications. Following its initial review, SAUDI ARAMCO will
approve or provisionally approve the submitted document or personnel
qualification, or it will reject the document with comments.
1.8. For any inspection or any test required to be witnessed by SAUDI

ARAMCO, including any required by applicable laws, rules and
regulations of Saudi Arabia, CONTRACTOR shall provide notice of
said inspection or test as specified in the approved Inspection and Test
Plans (ITP’s) to enable the Company Representative to attend. If any
part of the WORK or the FACILITIES is closed or covered before the
required inspection or witnessing has been performed or without
agreement by SAUDI ARAMCO, it must, if required by SAUDI
ARAMCO, be opened or uncovered for inspection or witnessing and
reclosed or recovered at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.9. If any inspection or test directed or performed by SAUDI ARAMCO, or

by another party at the direction of SAUDI ARAMCO, reveals any
defect in CONTRACTOR-supplied materials or in the WORK,
CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of such inspection and testing and
shall promptly correct such defect at CONTRACTOR's expense.
1.10. If CONTRACTOR does not adhere to the Quality requirements of this

schedule, SAUDI ARAMCO may, after two weeks notification to
CONTRACTOR, supply sufficient inspection and testing services to
assure that the WORK is being done as required by this Contract.
CONTRACTOR shall bear the cost of such inspection and testing.
2. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall implement for this Contract a Quality Management

System according to the latest version of ISO 9001 (Quality management
systems – Requirements), which is incorporated herein by reference and this
Schedule “Q”. Definitions contained in ISO 9000, (Quality Management
Systems – Fundamentals and Vocabulary) latest version shall apply. In case
of conflict between ISO 9001 and this Schedule, the requirements of this
Schedule shall have precedence.
3. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
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3.1. CONTRACTOR shall plan, organize, control and execute all WORK in
accordance with CONTRACTOR’s Quality Plans, Inspection and Test
Plans (ITP) and documented procedures. The Quality Plans must
ensure that quality personnel and processes, including those of
subcontractors, are effective and that the WORK is completed in strict
compliance with all provisions of schedule “B” of this Contract.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall prepare the project specific Quality Plan covering
as applicable, design, procurement, construction and pre-
commissioning activities as specified in SAEP-1154 (Guidelines for
Contractor’s Quality Plan) and submit it to the Company
Representative for review and approval no later than thirty (30)
calendar days after the effective date of this Contract.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall not release requisitions for equipment quotations

or start any construction activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval
of the Quality Plan unless specifically approved in writing by the
3.4. CONTRACTOR shall submit Procurement Inspection and Test Plans in

accordance with paragraph 3.2 of Attachment III to this Schedule “Q”.
Pending Saudi Aramco approval of the Inspection and Test Plans,
CONTRACTOR shall not permit fabrication to begin on any item
required to have ITP’s.
3.5. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit Construction Inspection and

Test Plan(s) in accordance with paragraph 1 of Attachment IV to this
Schedule “Q”. CONTRACTOR shall not start specific construction or
pre-commissioning activities prior to SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval of
the applicable ITP.
3.6. CONTRACTOR shall modify its Quality Plans to reflect any significant
changes identified by CONTRACTOR or SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTRACTOR’s revised Quality Plans shall then be resubmitted for
SAUDI ARAMCO’s approval.
3.7. The latest revision of CONTRACTOR’s Quality Manual and applicable

Quality Plans and all referenced documentation shall be available for
SAUDI ARAMCO’s use at the CONTRACTOR's design, procurement,
fabrication and installation or construction locations . Reference
documents include all those contained in drawings, specifications and
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procedures for the inspection of equipment and materials to be

fabricated or constructed at the applicable site.
4. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
4.1. In accordance with ISO 9001, CONTRACTOR's top management shall

review the project specific Quality System every six months to ensure
that the system is suitable, adequate and effective. Top management
reviews shall be scheduled events included in the quality audit
schedule approved by the Company Representative as provided in
Paragraph 7.2.2 of this Schedule “Q”.
4.2. Within two (2) weeks after the scheduled review date, CONTRACTOR
shall advise the Company Representative in writing of the results and
recommended actions of such reviews. Changes to the Quality System
that result from CONTRACTOR’s Top Management Reviews shall be
incorporated in the project Quality Plans, with the approval of the
5. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide resources to implement the Quality

System as set forth in this Contract. For all procurement, construction,
and pre-commissioning activities, sufficient SAUDI ARAMCO approved
Quality personnel identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q” shall
be on-site prior to the start of the applicable WORK.
5.2. CONTRACTOR shall provide resumes of all CONTRACTOR and

subcontractor Quality personnel to SAUDI ARAMCO for review and
approval prior to the start of work for each individual. SAUDI
ARAMCO shall have the right to interview and/or test assigned
inspectors. SAUDI ARAMCO has the right to reject proposed
candidates if they do not comply with the requirements in Attachment I
or if SAUDI ARAMCO has had prior poor experience with such
candidates.
5.3. When specified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q:, CONTRACTOR

shall designate the Quality Assurance Manager for this Contract within
seven calendar days of the effective date of this Contract. The Quality
Assurance Manager shall be assigned to the WORK through
Mechanical Completion.
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5.4. CONTRACTOR may subcontract inspection services, subject to

SAUDI ARAMCO’s review and approval.
5.5. CONTRACTOR’s, subcontractor’s and third party agency’s Quality

personnel assigned to the WORK shall meet the minimum qualification
requirements of Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”, and must be
technically competent to perform their duties. Records must be
maintained for SAUDI ARAMCO’s reviews that document the
qualifications of CONTRACTOR’s Quality Personnel.
5.6. CONTRACTOR’s Quality personnel shall be dedicated to the WORK

described in this Schedule “Q” and shall perform no other function on
this Contract. CONTRACTOR’s quality personnel shall have sufficient
and well-defined responsibility, qualifications, authority, and
organizational freedom to identify quality problems and areas of non-
conformance and to initiate, recommend and substantiate corrective
actions.
5.7. The CONTRACTOR’s Quality Managers shall have organizational

authority at least equal to that of the line manager directly responsible
for execution of the WORK. During all phases of the WORK,
CONTRACTOR’s QC Supervisor(s) shall functionally report to the
CONTRACTOR Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Control
Manager.
5.8. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative within

thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract and
update with changes shown as part of the monthly Quality
Management Report (See Para. 7.5.1) a listing, sorted by discipline for
each WORK Phase, of:
1) Approved personnel forecast to be mobilized in the next sixty
(60) days
2) Personnel forecast to be demobilized in the next sixty (60) days
5.9. CONTRACTOR shall provide organization chart(s) clearly showing

assignments of personnel including:
5.9.1. all planned quality personnel for the project in accordance with
Attachment VI of this schedule “Q”.
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5.9.2. reporting relationships from the inspector through to level

above the CONTRACTOR’s project manager for this contract.
5.9.3. internal and external lines of communication.
5.9.4. interfaces between the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors

and suppliers, and between CONTRACTOR and SAUDI
ARAMCO.
5.9.5. mobilization and de-mobilization dates for all planned quality

personnel.
5.10. Planned staffing levels shall comply with SAUDI ARAMCO approved
Quality Plan and Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”; any reduction
from the required levels must be approved in advance in writing by the
5.11. CONTRACTOR shall make quality personnel changes required due to

vacations, illness, temporary assignments, emergency leave,
resignations or other reasons as necessary to maintain required
Quality coverage. CONTRACTOR shall advise the Company
Representative of such personnel and quality coverage at least thirty
(30) calendar days in advance of scheduled absences or changes and
as soon as possible for other changes.
5.12. Contractor shall implement an ongoing training program to introduce

and familiarize all CONTRACTOR and sub-contractor personnel with
the project quality requirements for their area of responsibility.
6. PROJECT REALIZATION/EXECUTION
6.1. Design Phase Quality Activities
6.1.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Design Phase

requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality Plan and
this Schedule “Q”.
6.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall perform Design Reviews at appropriate

stages during the Design Phase. CONTRACTOR shall notify
the Company Representative two weeks prior to the start of
any Design Reviews. As a minimum, these reviews shall be
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completed prior to the SAUDI ARAMCO scheduled Design

Reviews stated in schedule “B”. CONTRACTOR shall
maintain records of such CONTRACTOR Design Reviews in
accordance with the Quality Plan, including solicitation,
recording and resolution of all comments.
6.2. Procurement Phase Quality Control Activities
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Procurement quality

Attachment III of this Schedule “Q”.
6.3. Construction Phase Quality Control Activities
CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Construction quality

Attachment IV of this Schedule “Q”.
6.4. Pre-Commissioning Phase Quality Control Activities
6.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall comply with the Pre-commissioning

quality requirements of CONTRACTOR’s approved Quality
Plan and Schedule “B”.
6.4.2. Prior completion of the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall perform

the inspections required by Schedule “B” to complete pre-
commissioning activities and document and correct any non-
conformances. A copy of the inspection results and status of
the correction of non-conformances shall be submitted to the
Company Representative each week until the acceptance of
the applicable system.
7. MEASUREMENT, ANALYSIS AND IMPROVEMENT
7.1. Inspection Schedules
CONTRACTOR shall submit each week a two-week look ahead

schedule of all planned quality activities to the Company
Representative during the Procurement, Construction and Pre-
commissioning WORK Phases as specified in Schedule “A”. The
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schedule shall be sent electronically in a format acceptable to SAUDI

ARAMCO.
7.2. Internal Audits
7.2.1. CONTRACTOR shall conduct internal audits covering WORK

Phases with a duration of six months or longer. This shall
include audits of the CONTRACTOR's quality function and
obligations as described in the Saudi Aramco approved quality
plans, this Contract, and ISO 9001. This program shall also
include scheduled Quality System audits for subcontracts with
work scheduled to exceed six months in duration.
7.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit a quality audit schedule to the

Company Representative for review and approval within thirty
(30) calendar days from the effective date of this Contract. As
a minimum, full quality system audits shall be carried out at
fifteen percent (15%) and sixty percent (60%) of completion
stage for the Design, Procurement, and Construction WORK
Phases. CONTRACTOR’s audits may be rescheduled only
with the approval of the Company Representative.
7.2.3. All audits shall be executed by quality auditors (qualified in

accordance with Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”) not directly
responsible for the area being audited or by an approved third
party agency.
7.2.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate root causes and initiate

corrective actions for nonconformities identified in each audit.
CONTRACTOR shall verify implementation and closeout of
corrective actions prior to the next scheduled audit.
7.2.5. CONTRACTOR shall submit to the Company Representative

a copy of each audit report within two (2) weeks of its
completion.
7.2.6. The Company Representative or his nominee shall be invited

to participate in all audits. Audit notifications and agenda shall
be submitted to the Company Representative fourteen (14)
calendar days in advance.
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7.3. Control of Non-Conformance
7.3.1. CONTRACTOR shall control CONTRACTOR and

subcontractor supplied materials and fabricated assemblies
that do not conform to requirements as indicated in 7.3.2,
7.3.5, and 7.3.6 below. Controls to restrict further processing
or installation of nonconforming or defective items, pending
decisions on disposition shall be established and maintained.
7.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall issue Non-Conformance Reports

(NCRs) for all violations by the CONTRACTOR,
subcontractors, manufacturers and/or suppliers to Contract
requirements and SAUDI ARAMCO approved CONTRACTOR
quality plan(s), inspection & test plans, and procedures.
CONTRACTOR shall submit a copy of each NCR to the
Company Representative within 48 hours of issue.
CONTRACTOR shall maintain a summary of the open NCRs,
and submit it at the regular project progress meetings.
CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company Representative prior
to final closure of each NCR for inspection/verification by
SAUDI ARAMCO.
7.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall respond to all NCRsissued by SAUDI

ARAMCO in writing within 48 ho urs of receiving notification of
non-conformance, including his proposed corrective action.
7.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall investigate the root causes of non-

conforming items, and initiate corrective actions to prevent
recurrence of nonconformities.
7.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall rework or repair and re-inspect items in

accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO approved procedures.
Those items rejected will be managed as stated in 7.3.6 or
7.3.7 below.
7.3.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit an application for a waiver to

SAUDI ARAMCO standards to the Company Representative
for items that do not comply with SAUDI ARAMCO standards
but are still considered usable. The item may be used in the
WORK only if SAUDI ARAMCO approves the waiver.
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7.3.7. CONTRACTOR shall segregate all other non-conforming

materials and assemblies to a clearly designated rejection
site. CONTRACTOR shall track and control all non-
conforming equipment or materials until it is reused, exported,
or otherwise disposed of. All imported rejected materials shall
be disposed of in accordance with Schedule “G”.
CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company Representative of
the disposition of all rejected materials on a monthly basis as
part of the Quality Management Report.
7.4. Waivers
7.4.1. CONTRACTOR shall not waive the requirements of any

CONTRACTOR Quality Plan or ITP previously accepted by
the Company Representative without the express written
consent of the Company Representative.
7.4.2. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain a log detailing all waivers

from SAUDI ARAMCO or CONTRACTOR Quality and
inspection requirements obtained during all WORK phases.
This log must indicate the status of the waiver, a brief
description and details of the applicable purchase order and
equipment or construction process.
7.4.3. The CONTRACTOR shall also maintain a log detailing all

waivers to SAUDI Armco standards obtained during all
phases, including those initiated by SAUDI ARAMCO (during
or prior to the start of WORK) or CONTRACTOR. This log
must indicate the status of the waiver, a brief description and
details of the applicable purchase order and equipment or
construction process.
7.5. Analysis of Data
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a monthly Quality

Management Report in a format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO to
demonstrate effective implementation of the CONTRACTOR's Quality
System. The report shall include the following items as a minimum:
7.5.1. General Items:
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a) Listing of quality audits completed (internal and

subcontractor), in progress, and planned for the next
month.
b) Status of open corrective actions for Non-conformance
reports, audits and management reviews.
c) Quality Personnel Listing by Discipline as specified in
Paragraph 5.7 and mobilization/demobilization plan for
the next month.
d) Listing and status of engineering waivers requested
7.5.2. Design and Procurement Phase Items:

a) Listing of supplier surveys performed with a summary of
findings, and planned surveys for the next month.
b) Listing of Pre-inspection Meetings conducted and
planned for the next month.
c) Listing of supplier inspections performed versus
scheduled inspections, and those planned for the next
month.
d) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO
or CONTRACTOR during design or procurement:
number issued, closed out, and pending for the month.
7.5.3. Construction Phase Items:

a) Non-conformance reports issued by SAUDI ARAMCO
or CONTRACTOR during Construction: number issued,
closed out, and pending for the month.
b) Listing and disposition of all defective or rejected
material or equipment received at jobsite by
CONTRACTOR and subcontractor.
c) Welding rejection rate reported on per joint and/or linear
inch basis for piping and alloy welds. A chart showing
the historical performance during the project shall be
included.
7.5.4. Narrative Section for Process Improvement Activities:
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This section shall describe CONTRACTOR and subcontractor

activities during the month to continually improve its
processes, correct and eliminate non-conformities, prevent
potential problems, and improve schedules, etc. It should
include trend analysis for weld reject rates, CONTRACTOR &
SAUDI ARAMCO NCRs and other specific variable
measurement required by Attachment VI, root cause analyses,
and initiatives to improve the weakest areas.
7.6. Improvement
7.6.1. CONTRACTOR’s procedure(s) for Continual Improvement

shall ensure measurement, analysis and improvement of the
key variables and objectives identified in Attachment VI of this
Schedule “Q”.
7.6.2. CONTRACTOR’s procedure(s) for Preventive Actions shall

describe the requirements for evaluating the need for actions
to prevent occurrence of mistakes from previous Lessons
Learned by CONTRACTOR and SAUDI ARAMCO. Specific
SAUDI ARAMCO Lessons Learned to be implemented are
identified in Attachment VI of this Schedule “Q”.
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ATTACHMENT I TO SCHEDULE “Q”
CONTRACTOR and SUBCONTRACTOR QUALITY PERSONNEL
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Quality personnel employed by CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors to perform

the WORK described in this Contract shall meet, as a minimum, the following
qualification and experience requirements. An inspector can be assigned to
multiple inspection disciplines, provided he meets the minimum requirements
specified on this attachment for each of the discipline. SAUDI ARAMCO shall be
the final authority for the determination of equivalency for all qualifications,
certifications, or minimum number of years of experience as specified in this
Schedule upon successful completion of required examinations and/ or interviews.
1. DESIGN, PROCUREMENT & CONSTRUCTION PHASES
1.1. Quality Assurance Manager: Shall have demonstrated knowledge and

training in the ISO-9000 Series international standards, or equivalent.
He shall be able to exercise judgment against the criteria of the
standards. He shall have a university degree or equivalent with a
minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience in Quality Assurance
system activities of which five (5) years must be in managing quality
systems relating to the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and
petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication)
1.2. Quality System Auditors: Shall have 5 years Quality System

experience in auditing activities in the discipline he is working in.
Auditors shall be qualified as stated in ISO-19011 and competent in
the discipline being audited, familiar with Quality System standards
and be able to exercise judgment against the criteria of the standards.
Auditors must be able to communicate clearly in writing and orally.
Auditors shall have satisfactorily completed a training course and
passed the course examination. Auditors shall have participated in a
minimum of four audits for a total of at least 20 days including
documentation review, actual audit activities and audit reporting during
the past three years.
2. DESIGN & PROCUREMENT PHASES
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2.1. Procurement Quality Control Supervisor: He shall have a university

degree or equivalent and seven (7) years inspection experience or a
high school diploma with ten years inspection experience with a
minimum of three (3) years directly relating to supervision of vendor
inspection activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas and
petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication)
2.2. Vendor Inspector: as a minimum, he shall be a High School graduate,

or equivalent. He shall be able to read, write and speak the English
Language. He shall have 6 years inspection experience in
manufacturing plants, including 2 years of this inspection experience in
the specific commodity and processes to be inspected. He shall be
fully conversant with applicable Industry standards, specifications, and
fabrication methods and shall perform a variety of inspection functions
with minimal supervision as required to verify supplier compliance with
the purchase order requirements. He shall be able to read engineering
drawings. He shall have knowledge and understanding of ISO-9001
quality system requirements and implementation. He shall meet all
additional minimum requirements for each specific inspection
discipline, as follows:
2.2.1. Welding and NDT: Inspector shall be certified as an American

Welding Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector,
or approved equivalent. Inspector shall have a demonstrated
background and thorough knowledge of codes such as ANSI
B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX, API 620 and
650, AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the WORK.
Where Nondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of the WORK,
and Inspector is required to review or ensure NDT programs
and results, he shall have been previously qualified and
certified to a minimum ASNT Level II in the relevant
method(s). When performing, reviewing or ensuring
Nondestructive Testing in VT, MT, PT, RT or UT, he shall be
certified in the specific method(s). When performing,
reviewing or ensuring Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation
(RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTFI.
2.2.2. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of all

aspects of heat treatment and with the types of equipment to
be used for the WORK, such as electrical resistance heating
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elements, induction coils, or gas fired heaters. He shall be

able to verify the heat treatment parameters to approved heat
treatment procedures. If applicable, Inspector shall be
thoroughly familiar with the heat-treating requirements of
ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Division 1.
2.2.3. Mechanical: Inspector shall demonstrate working knowledge

of codes as required by the purchase order, such as ASME
Sec I, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8, NACE, and API 620/650
and AWS D1.1, and testing equipment including Positive
Material Identification test equipment required for the
inspection of mechanical commodities such as pipes, piping,
fittings, valves, structural steel, and fasteners, … etc. ,
2.2.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI): Inspector shall have

knowledge about all aspects of PMI test methods and the
operation of PMI test equipment used on the job.
2.2.5. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge and proven ability of all phases and types coating
applications and methods and recognized industry standards.
For critical coatings per Saudi Aramco SAES “H” series,
Inspector shall be additionally qualified to NACE Level II
Critical Coatings Certification, CSWIP Level II, or equivalent.
2.2.6. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough

working knowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
codes Uniform Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE
Handbooks and/or equivalent standards.
2.2.7. Lifting Equipment/Crane: Inspector shall demonstrate a

thorough working knowledge of codes such as ANSI-A17.1
and 17.2, ANSI-B30.1 through B30.16, or equivalent
standards.
2.2.8. Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or
equivalent standards. Where, inspection of Cathodic
Protection equipment is required, inspector must be able to
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demonstrate a thorough knowledge of applicable requirements

of NACE or equivalent corrosion standards.
2.2.9. Instrumentation: Inspector shall have three (3) years

documented experience in the field of instrumentation and
control systems. He shall be familiar with the international
Industry Codes and Standards related to Intrinsically Safe
Systems and Electrical Systems for Instrumentation such as;
ISA RP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE
518, IEEE 1100, IEC 60529, NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA
VE 1, NEMA VE 2, NFPA 70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum,
he shall be able to inspect complete loop checking, wiring
continuity, color coding, and start up. When required, he shall
be able to evaluate Factory Acceptance Test and demonstrate
a thorough working knowledge of international codes and
standards related to packaged units instrumentation such as,
Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Remote Terminal Unit,
and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
2.2.10. Rotating Equipment: He shall have minimum 4 years hands-on

inspection experience of rotating machineries such as pumps,
compressors, generators, turbines, gears and motors,
including attending and assessing Factory Acceptance Test
(FAT) and reporting dynamic, vibration and/ or high
temperature problems.
3. CONSTRUCTION & PRE COMMISSIONING PHASES
3.1. Quality Control Manager: He shall have a university degree or

equivalent and a total of seven years inspection experience or a high
school diploma with a total of ten years inspection experience. As
minimum, he shall have five (5) years directly relating to supervision of
construction activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas
and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication) .
3.2. Quality Control Supervisor: He shall have a university degree or

equivalent and a total of seven years inspection experience or a high
school diploma with a total of ten years inspection experience. As
minimum, he shall have three (3) years directly relating to supervision
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of construction activities in the Contract Scope of WORK (e.g.; oil, gas

and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure, communication….)
3.3. Quality Control Inspectors: Inspector shall be High School graduate, or

equivalent; shall be able to read, write and speak English Language;
shall be fully conversant with applicable Industry Standards and
Specifications; and shall perform a variety of inspection functions with
minimal supervision. Personnel employed by CONTRACTOR or its
subcontractors to perform the WORK described in this Contract shall
meet, as a minimum, the following years of relevant experience:
Number of years of experience
Inspection Contract Scope

Inspector Title Overall
Specialty of Work*
Sr. Inspector 8 5 3
Inspector 5 3 2
Assistant High School with 3 years working experience

Inspector Technical college Diploma with 2 years working
(Saudi Arabs experience, or
Only) BS Degree in Engineering (ME, EE, CE, etc.)
*e.g.; oil, gas and petrochemical projects, Infrastructure,
communication …etc.
Note: An Assistant Inspector may be utilized in place of an Inspector if
there is more than one QC Inspector of a particular discipline required
under the Contract.
Additional requirements shall apply for specific disciplines as follows:
3.3.1. Welding: Inspector shall be certified as an American Welding

Society CWI, CSWIP 3.1 Certified Welding Inspector, or
SAUDI ARAMCO approved equivalent. Inspector shall have a
demonstrated background and thorough knowledge of codes
such as ANSI B 31.3, 31.4 and 31.8, ASME Section V and IX,
API 620 and 650, AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the
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WORK. Where Nondestructive Testing (NDT) forms part of

the WORK, and Inspector is required to review or ensure NDT
programs and results, he shall have been previously qualified
and certified to a minimum ASNT Level II in the relevant
method(s). When performing, reviewing or ensuring
Nondestructive Testing in VT, MT, PT, RT or UT, he shall be
certified in the specific method(s). When performing,
reviewing or ensuring Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation
(RTFI), Inspector shall be certified in RTFI.
3.3.2. Plant and Equipment: Inspector shall demonstrate working

knowledge of codes, as required by the scope of the Contract,
such as ASME Sec I, V, VIII and IX, ANSI B31.3/4/8 and API
620/650 and AWS D1.1, required for the execution of the
inspection work. As a minimum, he shall have experienced
with:
a) Installation of equipment such as, Pumps, Motors, Skids,
Valves, Vessels, Compressors, Fired Heaters, Auxiliary
Equipment, Packaged Equipment in plant
construction….etc
b) Piping systems and pipe line,
c) Hot tap procedure,
d) Vessels, tanks and spheres construction
e) structural steel erection
f) Hot/Cold Insulation.
3.3.3. Heat Treatment: Inspector shall have direct knowledge of all

aspects of heat treatment with the types of equipment such as
electrical resistance heating elements, induction coils, or gas
fired heaters. He shall be able to verify process parameters to
approved heat treatment procedures. Inspector shall also be
thoroughly familiar with the heat-treating requirements of
ASME B31.3 and ASME Section VIII Division 1.
3.3.4. Positive Materials Identification (PMI): Inspector shall have

knowledge about all aspects of PMI test methods and the
operation of PMI test equipment used on the job.
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3.3.5. Civil: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of recognized building codes such as the Uniform
Building Code (UBC) or equivalent standards. As applicable
for the work, he shall demonstrate thorough knowledge and
proven ability in construction techniques with emphasis on soil
mechanics, foundations, retaining walls, structural steel,
masonry, building interiors, building finishes, roof systems,
and asphalt.
3.3.6. Batch Plant: Inspector shall have direct experience in

inspection of asphalt/concrete mix ingredients in accordance
with the applicable ASTM, AASHTO or ACI procedures and
guidelines. He shall be able to assess the plant QC laboratory
to determine that their equipment, procedures /techniques,
sample recording and result reporting compliance with the
applicable standards. He shall be able to evaluate batch
plants capability and safety that meet company requirements.
He shall review and performs full-scale plant trials to
determine the required engineering properties.
3.3.7. Coating: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge and proven ability of all phases and types of critical
coating applications and methods and recognized industry
standards and critical coatings. Inspector shall be qualified per
the requirements of SAEP 316.
3.3.8. Plumbing: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge

of codes such as the Uniform Plumbing or equivalent
standards.
3.3.9. HVAC System: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough

working knowledge of codes such as the Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
codes Uniform Mechanical Code, NFPA 90A, ASHRAE
Handbooks and/or equivalent standards.
3.3.10. Lifting Equipment/Crane (Fixed, Overhead, Elevators):

Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of
codes such as ANSI-A17.1 and 17.2, ANSI-B30.1 through
B30.16, or equivalent standards.
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3.3.11. Electrical: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough working

knowledge of the National Electric Code/NFPA 70, IEC or
equivalent standards. He shall also have working knowledge
of electrical installations including materials, methods,
specifications, and hazardous location identification for oil and
gas or petrochemical industries.
3.3.12. Communication: Inspector shall demonstrate a thorough

working knowledge of telecommunications, and be familiar
with North American or International Telecommunications
Standards; Building Industry Consulting Services International
- Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual (BICSI-
TDMM); National Electrical Codes; and National Electrical
Safety Codes, or their equivalents.
3.3.13. Instrumentation: Inspector shall be familiar with the

international Industry Codes and Standards related to
Intrinsically Safe Systems and Electrical Systems for
Instrumentation such as; ISA RP12.6, ISA RP12.2.02, ISA
TR12., ANSI MC96.1, IEEE 518, IEEE 1100, IEC 60529,
NEMA ICS 6, NEMA 250, NEMA VE 1, NEMA VE 2, NFPA
70/NEC and UL 94. As a minimum, he shall be able to inspect
complete loop checking, wiring continuity and color coding,
start up, and troubleshooting. When required, he shall be able
to evaluate Factory Acceptance Test and demonstrate a
thorough working knowledge of international codes and
standards related to packaged units instrumentation such as,
Distributed Control System (DCS), Supervisory Control and
Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Remote Terminal Unit,
and Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems.
3.3.14. Cathodic Protection: Inspector shall have two (2) years

documented experience in the field of cathodic protection for
the required specific application. He shall be able to
demonstrate a thorough working knowledge of international
codes and standards related to inspecting Cathodic Protection
System and its components, such as anode installation, cable
installation, and positive and negative cable hookups to
rectifier. He shall be able to interpret and assess cathodic
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protection design packages to ensure compliance with the

contractual requirements.
3.3.15. Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Personnel: All CONTRACTOR

and subcontractor personnel located in Saudi Arabia
responsible for performing NDT operations, or interpreting,
reviewing, ensuring or auditing NDT operations shall meet
SAUDI ARAMCO’s requirement as listed in SAEP-1142. All
CONTRACTOR and subcontractor NDT and personnel shall
hold current certification where outlined below attesting to their
NDT qualifications.
3.3.15.1. Nondestructive Testing NDT Level III personnel:

such personnel shall have been tested and
certified by ASNT (or equivalent nationally
recognized program as approved by SAUDI
ARAMCO) in the required NDT method(s)
specified by the Contract and shall be required to
fulfill the full scope of a practicing Level III
including, but not limited to: method application,
interpretation of results, interpretation of codes
and standards, preparation of procedures, and
training of Level I and Level II personnel.
3.3.15.2. Radiograph Film Interpretation Technician: such

personnel shall be certified by SAUDI ARAMCO in
Radiographic Testing Film Interpretation (RTFI)
when performing, reviewing, ensuring or auditing
RTFI.
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ATTACHMENT II TO SCHEDULE “Q”
SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES CONTAINING QUALITY

REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Material System
Specifications (SAMSS), SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES), and
other SAUDI ARAMCO standards and specifications including, but not limited to the
following procedures relating to Quality requirements:
1. SAEP-122 Project Records

2. SAEP-124 Producing, Processing and Controlling CADD Drawings Within
Saudi Aramco
3. SAEP-127 Security and Control o f Saudi Aramco Engineering Data
4. SAEP-133 Instructions for the Development of "Regulated Vendors List"
Engineering Standards
5. SAEP-302 Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver of a Saudi Aramco Engineering
Requirement
6. SAEP-303 Engineering Reviews of Project Proposal and Detail Design
Documentation
7. SAEP-311 Installation of Hot Tapped Connections
8. SAEP-316 Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
9. SAEP-318 Pressure Relief Valve Program Authorization for Installation, Deletion
and Changes
10. SAEP-324 Certification Review and Registration of Project Welders and
Brazers
11. SAEP-334 Certification and Submittal of Saudi Aramco Engineeri ng Drawings
12. SAEP-352 Welding Procedures and Approval
13. SAEP-1101 through SAEP-1117: Welding and Brazing Test Supplements for
Welder Performance Qualification
14. SAEP-1131 Pressure Relief Valve Program Use of Form 3099A, RV
Authorization
15. SAEP-1133 Form 3750, Pressuring Relieving Device Test Report
16. SAEP-1141 Industrial Radiation Safety
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17. SAEP-1142 Qualification of Non-Saudi Aramco NDT Personnel

18. SAEP-1143 Radiographic Examination
19. SAEP-1144 Magnetic Particle Examination
20. SAEP-1145 Liquid Penetrant Examina tion
21. SAEP-1154 Guidelines for Contractor’s Quality Plans
22. SAEP-1634 Factory Acceptance Test
23. SAEP-1636 Installation And Checkout Plan
24. SAEP-1638 Site Acceptance Test Plan
25. SAEP-3101 Spare Parts Data Requirements for Contractor Procured Equipment
26. SAER 1972 SAUDI ARAMCO Inspection Requirements (Form 175)
27. SAUDI ARAMCO Drafting Manual
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ATTACHMENT III TO SCHEDULE “Q”
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED MATERIALS
1. PROCUREMENT PROCESS
1.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide and document Quality services in the

procurement of equipment and material to be used or installed during
the construction and installation of the facilities as specified in the
requirements of the Contract.
1.2. CONTRACTOR or its SAUDI ARAMCO approved third party inspector

shall perform Quality activities at the supplier and sub-supplier
locations as required by the inspection level assigned for the materials
and equipment identified in SAER-1972 Inspection Requirements.
Subject to SAUDI ARAMCO approval, CONTRACTOR may change
the assigned code of inspection during the course of the work as a
result of supplier performance.
1.3. Supplier Selection
1.3.1. Except as provided in Paragraph 1.3.5 of this Attachment III to

Schedule “Q”, for all equipment and materials for which
inspection requirements are specified on the applicable SAUDI
ARAMCO Form 175, CONTRACTOR shall prequalify each
manufacturer and its specific manufacturing site as described
in 1.3.1 through 1.3.3 of this Attachment III to Schedule “Q”.
Evidence of the prequalification shall be provided to SAUDI
ARAMCO for its review at least two weeks prior to placement
of the purchase order.
1.3.2. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate supplier’s capabilities to meet

the technical, quality and schedule requirements of the
WORK. Such evaluation shall include technical review of
products to ensure compliance with applicable SAUDI
ARAMCO standards.
1.3.3. CONTRACTOR shall evaluate suppliers’ Quality System,

which shall meet ISO 9001 system requirements. Reliance
solely on certification to ISO Quality Systems is unacceptable.
CONTRACTOR's prior audits findings are considered current
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if completed within 24-months prior to the proposed equipment

purchase and do not include any major technical or quality
deficiencies.
1.3.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete a physical surve y of proposed

suppliers for any equipment requiring an inspection level of 2,
3, or 4 as specified in SAER-1972. CONTRACTOR supplier
evaluations shall, at a minimum, be carried out by a certified
lead auditor per the requirements of Attachment I to this
Schedule “Q” and a technical expert for the equipment under
consideration.
1.3.5. CONTRACTOR shall notify SAUDI ARAMCO at least two

weeks ahead of all planned supplier surveys.
1.3.6. Quality System evaluations are not required for manufacturers

or suppliers currently specified in SAUDI ARAMCO
Engineering Standards (SAES) or in Schedule “G”. For
equipment and materials not covered by SAES, Quality
System evaluations are not required if the proposed supplier is
on a specific listing provided by SAUDI ARAMCO for
reference on this project.
2. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION
2.1. CONTRACTOR shall review and ensure the quality of all requisitions
prior to submittal for Saudi Aramco review, including all technical and
quality requirements specified in Schedule “G”.
2.2. CONTRACTOR shall review its supplier's sub-orders to ensure that all
relevant SAUDI ARAMCO technical and inspection requirements are
passed on to sub-suppliers.
2.3. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all suppliers and manufacturers of

inspectable equipment and material have and maintain acceptable
Quality programs in accordance with the ISO-9001 quality standard.
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall complete and submit a weekly

inspection/fabrication status report to the Company Representative in
an electronic format acceptable to SAUDI ARAMCO. The report sha ll
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include, as a minimum, the following information for each purchase

order:
2.4.1. Purchase Order Number and Date

2.4.2. Material Description
2.4.3. Vendor Name and Location
2.4.4. Inspection Assignment Package submittal date as specified in
Paragraph 3.7 of this Attachment III.
2.4.5. Level of Inspection as specified in SAER-1972”
2.4.6. Pre-inspection Meeting Date
2.4.7. Fabrication Start Date and progress to date
2.4.8. Scheduled and Forecast Delivery Date
2.4.9. Inspector and Agency (qualified as specified in Attachment I of
Schedule “Q”)
2.4.10. Special Process Procedures (approved as specified in
Paragraph 3.5 of this Attachment III)
2.4.11. Open and Closed NCR’s
2.4.12. Closeout Date
2.4.13. Disposition Report submittal date
2.5. SAUDI ARAMCO shall have access to all purchase order inspection
report files
3. VERIFICATION OF PURCHASED MATERIALS/EQUIP MENT
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall maintain an effective system for continuity of

order identification that ensures drawings, specifications, and
inspection requirements are properly transmitted to suppliers at all tiers
of order placement.
3.2. CONTRACTOR and/or its suppliers shall prepare detailed Inspection

and Test Plans (ITPs) in accordance with paragraph 3.4 of this
Attachment for all equipment and materials assigned a level 2, 3, or 4
in SAER-1972, and for any other equipment deemed necessary by
CONTRACTOR.
3.3. CONTRACTOR shall review the Quality requirements in all applicable

SAUDI ARAMCO standards and procedures listed in Attachment II to
this Schedule “Q” and include appropriate Quality requirements in the
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ITPs. Each ITP shall identify, as a minimum the inspection level and
detail all witness, hold and certification review points as specified in the
SAUDI ARAMCO Form175 (Inspection Requirements).
3.4. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a Special form 175 for approval by the
Company Representative:
3.4.1. If no existing form 175 is applicable to the equipment, or

3.4.2. For changes to the existing form 175;
3.5. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:

3.5.1. Process description
3.5.2. Quality control requirements
3.5.3. Notification requirements for supplier inspection, witness and
hold points (minimum 5 calendar days)
3.5.4. Responsibility for inspection/test
3.5.5. Applicable procedures
3.5.6. Acceptance criteria (Saudi Aramco and International Industry
Standards)
3.5.7. Verifying documents
3.5.8. Inspection points (Hold, Witness & Review)
3.6. When required by SAUDI ARAMCO’s standards, CONTRACTOR shall

submit for SAUDI ARAMCO’s review and approval all supplier
procedures for refractory installation, welding, welding repair, NDT (in-
Kingdom only) , heat treatment, and alloy verification (PMI) as
applicable, no later than 30 days prior to the start of the specific work
activity.
3.7. Supplier and sub supplier personnel for NDT, Positive Material
Identification, and welding shall be qualified as specified by SAUDI
ARAMCO’s Standards and Attachment I of this Schedule “Q”.
CONTRACTOR shall review and approve such qualifications prior to
the start of manufacturing.
3.8. The qualification and certification of Out of Kingdom Nondestructive

Testing (NDT) personnel shall be in accordance with a nationally
recognized program as listed in SAEP-1142. CONTRACTOR’s
certified Level III Inspector shall review and approve all supplier and
sub supplier NDT personnel qualification and certification programs as
well as all NDT procedures prior to commencements of any NDT
operation. Copies of approved procedures shall be submitted to SAUDI
ARAMCO.
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3.9. CONTRACTOR shall make supplier and sub-supplier NDT personnel

records and Welder Qualification Records available to the Company
Representative on request.
3.10. CONTRACTOR shall compile and forward to the Company

Representative no later than twenty-one (21) calendar days prior to the
pre-inspection meeting and start of any fabrication, either at the prime
supplier or a major sub -supplier, one electronic version on compact
disc (CD) and two (2) hard copy sets of the CONTRACTOR's
Inspection Assignment Package.
3.10.1. Inspection assignment package is a set of documents that

include details of purchased material/equipment and their
quality requirements needed to perform full inspection at the
vendor/sub -vendor facility. This package shall include the
following documents:
3.10.1.1. A complete copy of the CONTRACTOR's unpriced

purchase order or subcontract, material requisition,
and attachments.
3.10.1.2. Copies of sub-supplier's applicable unpriced
purchase orders. (If these are not available,
CONTRACTOR shall provide them to the Company
Representative upon placement by the supplier.)
3.10.1.3. Inspection requirements as specified in the
applicable SAUDI ARAMCO Form 175.
3.10.1.4. Inspection assignment sheet specifying the
inspector(s) that will perform the inspections.
3.10.1.5. Inspection and Test Plans
3.10.1.6. The level of CONTRACTOR inspection (as required
by SAER-1972 or Att. VI to this Schedule “Q”.)
3.10.1.7. Agenda for each pre-inspection meeting where
appropriate.
3.11. CONTRACTOR or its approved third party inspector shall schedule

and perform source inspection at supplier and sub -supplier fabrication
sites as specified in the approved Inspection and Test Plans.
3.12. Contractor shall provide Pre-inspection Meeting Reports and

subsequent Vendor Inspection Reports to the Company
Representative within 10 calendar days of each shop visit.
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3.13. If SAUDI ARAMCO waives a plant inspection visit, CONTRACTOR

shall obtain from suppliers and sub-suppliers such inspection records
as may be required to meet the requirements of Paragraph 3.8, and
include the inspection records in the Inspection Disposition Reports
(Paragraph 3.12). Such waiver shall not release CONTRACTOR from
any other obligations contained in this Schedule “Q”.
3.14. CONTRACTOR shall require its Subcontractors / suppliers to submit

manufacturing and test reports as specified on each form SA-175. The
CONTRACTOR shall review and indicate its acceptance of these
inspection records prior to issuing the inspection (or shipping) release.
A copy shall be provided to SAUDI ARAMCO with the Inspection
Disposition Report.
3.15. Within two weeks of acceptance of material or equipment,

CONTRACTOR shall prepare and issue to the Company
Representative a final disposition report. This report shall be based
upon CONTRACTOR's review of the inspection file and include as a
minimum:
3.15.1. Narrative details of Quality activities performed during

manufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or material.
3.15.2. Copies of SAUDI ARAMCO approved waivers to SAUDI
ARAMCO’s requirements.
3.15.3. All SA-175 CONTRACTOR witnessed inspections.
3.15.4. Copies of supplier quality records as specified in SA-175.
3.15.5. Copies of all NCR's with final dispositions and resolutions.
3.15.6. Outstanding punch list items from pre-shipment inspections.
3.15.7. In cases where the supplier is responsible for export packing,
the final disposition report shall be prepared after export
packing has been inspected and accepted by CONTRACTOR.
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ATTACHMENT IV TO SCHEDULE “Q”
QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE
1. CONTROL OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
1.1. Unless submitted with the Project Quality Plan in accordance with
paragraph 3.2 of Schedule Q, one month prior to the start of the
applicable WORK, CONTRACTOR shall submit for review and
approval a detailed Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) along with related
procedures/work instructions for all construction processes to be
executed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors. CONTRACTOR shall
review the quality requirements in all applicable SAUDI ARAMCO
standards and procedures listed in Attachment II to this Schedule “Q”
and include appropriate Quality requirements in each ITP. Each ITP
shall detail all review, witness, and hold points for SAUDI ARAMCO,
CONTRACTOR, and subcontractors as specified in this Contract. It
shall also include the methods, extent and timing for examinations,
measurements or tests.
1.2. As a minimum, each ITP shall include the following information:
1.2.1. Process description

1.2.2. Quality control requirements
1.2.3. Notification requirements for Requests For Inspections (RFI)
(minimum 24 hours for site work, 48 hours for weekend
inspections, except when SAUDI ARAMCO personnel will
require special qualifications.)
1.2.4. Responsibilities
1.2.5. Applicable procedures
1.2.6. Acceptance criteria
1.2.7. Percentage of tests to be done (including increased inspection
levels when performance requirements are not met.)
1.2.8. Verifying documents
1.2.9. Review, Witness and Hold points
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1.3. Inspection and Test Plans and related procedures shall include
provisions to ensure that test prerequisites have been met, that
adequate calibrated instrumentation is available and used, and that the
necessary inspection is performed.
1.4. Revision Control - CONTRACTOR shall revise each ITP and obtain
approval for such revisions from the Company Representative as
needed throughout the WORK. CONTRACTOR and subcontractor
inspectors shall maintain copies of every currently approved
subcontractor ITP.
2. VALIDATION OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
2.1. The following special processes require SAUDI ARAMCO’s review

and/or approval of work procedures, personnel qualifications, or
personnel qualification procedures. CONTRACTOR shall ensure that
these special processes are accomplished under controlled conditions
as specified in all applicable standards and specifications. All process
parameters shall be identified with acceptance criteria specified and
monitored. All Procedures and Personnel Qualification shall be
submitted for review and/or approval at least thirty (30) calendar days
prior to the start of WORK.
Work Personnel
Personnel
Procedure Qualification
Qualification
Special Process Approval (A) Procedure
Approval
or Review Approval
Required
(R) Required Required
Welding/Brazing A Yes Yes
Nondestructive Testing/examination A Yes* Yes
High Voltage Cable splicing/termination R Yes Yes
Alloy verification (PMI) A Yes Yes
Coatings A No Yes
Concrete & Asphalt Mix Design A No No
Cable and Conduit Seal Installation R No No
Gasket Installation R No No
Concrete Installation R No No
Structural Bolt Tensioning R No No
Gap Control for socket weld and back
R No No
welded threaded fittings.
Hydro-testing A No No
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Heat Treatment A No No
Hot Tap Procedures (Calculation Sheets) A No No
Refractory Installation A No No
RTR Pipe work R No Yes
HVAC Testing & Balancing R No No
Fiberoptic cable installation A No No
*Note: Approval of personnel qualification procedure is not required when the work
is subcontracted to an approve NDT contractor.
3. IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY
3.1. CONTRACTOR shall include in the Construction Phase Quality Plan

procedures to identify inspection and test status. The status report
shall identify all CONTRACTOR and subcontractor required inspection
and tests for each system, when it is scheduled, when it was
completed, and any non-conformances discovered during the test or
inspection. Inspection status reports shall be kept current and shall be
available for SAUDI ARAMCO’s review at all times.
3.2. CONTRACTOR shall implement an identification procedure for all

materials, parts and components, including partially fabricated
assemblies. Identification of an item shall be addressed either by
using tags, stamps, color coding, stencils or labels. The location and
the method of identification shall not affect the function or quality of the
item being identified. The procedure shall require that verification of
correct identification of material, parts and components be made and
documented prior to installation.
3.3. Traceability shall be maintained on equipment, materials, parts and

components, as specified in SAUDI ARAMCO standards and
manufacturer’s specifications. Documents and records shall enable an
item to be traced throughout fabrication, erection, installation, repair,
modification and use of the item.
4. CUSTOMER PROPERTY
CONTRACTOR shall implement a documented control system for all SAUDI

ARAMCO’s supplied material or equipment. The written procedure shall
provide for receiving inspection, proper storage, and maintenance of such
material and equipment. This procedure shall have provisions for dealing
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with losses, damage or other problems discovered with such material and
equipment.
5. PRESERVATION
CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for handling, storage, and

preservation of material as specified in all applicable specifications,
manufacturer recommendations and SAUDI ARAMCO’s standards. The
procedure shall list all inspection schedules for maintaining the quality of the
material or equipment as well as provide for documentation that the required
activities have been performed. Individuals responsible for special handling,
storage and preservation shall be fully qualified to do so, and supplied with
predetermined WORK and inspection instructions. Data concerning handling,
storage and preservation shall be included on the Monthly Materials
Procurement Status Report as specified in Schedule “G”.
6. CONTROL OF MONITORING AND MEASURING DEVICES
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall include procedures for the control of inspection,

measuring and testing equipment. Specific tools and equipment shall
be identified to make and perform tests in the field with instructions for
their use, calibration, and storage. The CONTRACTOR shall identify,
maintain, control, adjust, and calibrate all tools, gauges, instruments
and other measuring and testing devices used for controlling quality.
Calibration shall be performed at established periods as specified in
the most stringent of SAUDI ARAMCO standards, other applicable
standards, or manufacturer recommendations; if no standards apply,
the calibration cycle shall not exceed six months. CONTRACTOR
shall provide backup equipment when the primary equipment is being
calibrated or tested.
6.2. CONTRACTOR personnel performing tests and calibrations shall be

trained per applicable international or manufacturer requirements.
CONTRACTOR testing and calibration personnel as well as testing
facilities shall be subject to Saudi Aramco approval. If CONTRACTOR
personnel do not perform tests and calibrations , CONTRACTOR shall
use Saudi Aramco approved agencies or the manufacturer.
6.3. CONTRACTOR shall review and document the validity of previous

inspection and test results when inspection, measuring and test
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equipment is found to be out of calibration. A copy of the report shall

be submitted to Saudi Aramco.
7. MONITORING OF CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES
7.1. CONTRACTOR shall visually inspect all incoming equipment for

damage and for conformance to all applicable requirements, including
the supplier inspection release with verified Material Test Reports
(MTR). If the equipment does not have the required inspection release
and MTR, CONTRACTOR shall verify and document the compliance of
the equipment with applicable standards and specifications prior to
release to be used as part of the WORK. Data concerning receiving
inspections shall be included on the Monthly Materials Procurement
Status Report as specified in Schedule “G”.
7.2. CONTRACTOR shall submit its test reports and its subcontractors test
reports to the Company Representative as specified by the applicable
SAUDI ARAMCO standards. The CONTRACTOR shall review its
subcontractor’s test reports prior to submittal.
7.3. CONTRACTOR shall review/witness and accept results of all NDT
performed by subcontractors and submit test results to company.
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ATTACHMENT V TO SCHEDULE “Q”
SUMMARY OF QUALITY SYSTEM DELIVERABLES

First Submittal to SAUDI Subsequent submittals to
No. Title
ARAMCO SAUDI ARAMCO
Quality Plan: Within 7 calendar days of each
1. Paragraph 3.2 of Schedule “Q” 30 days after Contract Award revision requirement
Organization Chart(s)
2. Paragraph 5.2 of Schedule “Q” With Quality Plan submittal Monthly
Quality Personnel
Qualifications: Prior to assignment of personnel on Prior to bringing new Quality
3. the project personnel on the project.
Paragraph 5. 3 of Schedule “Q”
Quality Audit Schedule: Within thirty (30) calendar days of Within 7 calendar days of
4. Paragraph 7.2.2 of Schedule “Q” the effective date of the Contract revisions
Audit Report: Paragraph 7.2.5 of Within fourteen (14) calendar days
5. Schedule “Q” of completion of the audit and re-
audit.
Inspection Schedules: Paragraph 7.1 Fourteen (14) calendar days before
of Schedule “Q” the start of any related activities Updated Weekly
6.
CONTRA CTOR, Vendor and Within 48 hours of reporting each Notification of clearance
7. Subcontractor NCR’s: Paragraph non-conformance required
7.3.1 of Schedule “Q”
NCR Summary: Paragraph 7.3.2 of Weekly for the Project Progress
8. Schedule “Q” After the first NCR is issued
Meeting
Quality Management Report Sixty (60) calendar days after the
9. Paragraph 7.5 of Schedule “Q” Monthly
effective date of the Contract
Inspection/Fabrication Status One week after the first purchase
10. Report: Paragraph 2.4 of Weekly
order is awarded for the Contract
Attachment III
Inspection Assignment Package; Twenty one (21) calendar days prior
11. Paragraph 3. 9 of Attachment III to pre-inspection meeting or start of
(including Procurement ITP’s) fabrication
Pre-inspection Meeting Reports Ten (10) calendar days after pre-
12. Paragraph 3. 11 of Attachment III inspection meeting
Vendor Inspection Reports Ten (10) calendar days after the Ten (10) calendar days after
13. Paragraph 3. 11 of Attachment III first inspection visit for each each inspection visit
supplier
Inspection Disposition Report Whenever materials are released
14. Paragraph 3. 14 of Attachment III for shipment
Special Process Procedures and
15. Personnel Qualification Procedures: Thirty (30) calendar days prior to Revision Approval prior to
Paragraph 3. 5 & 3.7 of Attachment III operation or test execution
and Paragraph 2 of Attachment IV
Construction Inspection and Test Revision Approval prior to
16. Plans: Paragraph 1.1 of Attachment One month prior to start of WORK execution
IV
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ATTACHMENT VI TO SCHEDULE “Q”
PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
1. PROCUREMENT PHASE PROJECT SPECIFIC QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1.1. Minimum inspection levels for CONTRACTOR supplied equipment and
materials are indicated in SAER 1972. CONTRACTOR shall submit its
supplier inspection and test plans according to these minimum inspection
levels. When vendor performance does not meet the specified
requirements in the purchase order, CONTRACTOR shall increase the
inspection level to the next highest level for the purchase order without
additional cost to SAUDI ARAMCO. For any equipment items that have no
specified inspection levels, CONTRACTOR shall prepare a special form
175 for approval by the Company Representative.
1.2. For the following equipment items in Table VI-1, CONTRACTOR shall
provide additional inspection personnel for coverage at the specified
inspection level as indicated:
Table VI-1 Material and Equipment requiring multiple Inspection disciplines

Inspection
Item Material Description Remarks
Level
2. CONSTRUCTION AND PRECOMMISSIONING PHASE PROJECT SPECIFIC

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
2.1. As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall assign, or require its subcontractor

to assign SAUDI ARAMCO approved quality personnel to the WORK in
accordance with the following table VI-2. With SAUDI ARAMCO approval,
inspectors may be qualified to inspect more than one discipline; in this
case, however, he may not fulfill more than one full time position at any
time.
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Table VI-2 Construction Phase Quality Personnel Requirements
Primary
Position Subcontractor(s)
CONTRACTOR
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Control Manager
Quality Control Supervisor
Primary Inspectors CONTRACTOR Pre-

Construction Discipline (CONTRACTOR or Supervising commissioning
subcontractor) Inspectors Inspectors
Inspection Discipline:
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(Note: expand discipline list for Inspectors as applicable to the scope of work.)
3. CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS:
(Note: Include requirement in Schedule Q for monthly reporting of quality
improvements.)
4. OTHER PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
5. EXCLUSIONS AND MODIFICATIONS TO SCHEDULE “Q”:
END OF SCHEDULE “Q” ATTACHMENT VI
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CONTRACT NO.

CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY ("SAUDI ARAMCO"), a company of limited

SCHEDULE "A" General Terms and Conditions

SCHEDULE "B" Job Specification

SCHEDULE "C" Contract Price and Payment Provisions

SCHEDULE "D" Safety, Health and Environmental Requirements

SCHEDULE "E" Settlement of Disputes, Arbitration and Choice of Law

SCHEDULE "F" Taxes, Duties and Related Obligations

SCHEDULE "G" Materials, Tools and Equipment

SCHEDULE "H" Special Terms and Conditions

SCHEDULE "Q" Quality Assurance and Control, Inspection and Testing

SAUDI ARAMCO: CONTRACTOR:

SAUDI ARAMCO: CONTRACTOR:

WITNESS: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

1.2 This Schedule establishes the scope of the WORK to be performed by

CONTRACTOR shall achieve Mechanical Completion by __________14 _____

3. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

4. SPECIFIC DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

END OF SCHEDULE "B"

DRAWINGS, STANDARDS, AND CALCULATION SHEETS

Number Revision No. Title

CRITICAL MILESTONE DATES

Milestone Event Scheduled Date

10. Mechanical Completion

MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED PERMANENT MATERIALS

SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following permanent materials to be

2.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED EXPENDABLE MATERIALS

SAUDI ARAMCO shall furnish only the following expendable materials:

3.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

4.0 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

5.0 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR is unable to furnish certain of

6.0 SUPPLY, TRANSPORTATION AND RETURN OF MATERIALS, TOOLS, AND

SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to provide reasonably acceptable substitutes

8.0 CARE OF SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

During such periods as SAUDI ARAMCO-supplied materials, tools or equipment

END OF SCHEDULE "G"

MATERIAL, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED PERMANENT MATERIAL

The material listed in Attachment I will be furnished by SAUDI ARAMCO to

2.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED EXPENDABLE MATERIALS

3.0 SAUDI ARAMCO-SUPPLIED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

4.0 CONTRACTOR-SUPPLIED MATERIAL, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

4.1 Except as provided in Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3, CONTRACTOR shall supply

Requirements for additional CONTRACTOR procurement responsibilities

4.1.1 SAUDI ARAMCO may provide CONTRACTOR with a worldwide list

4.1.2 Saudi manufacturers are industrial establishments within Saudi

4.2 CONTRACTOR shall submit to SAUDI ARAMCO a report, in a format ac-

4.3 Anything in this Contract to the contrary notwithstanding, SAUDI ARAMCO

CONTRACTOR shall standardize material types, sizes and characteristics, so that,

6.0 ADDITIONAL MATERIALS

Should CONTRACTOR require additional material, and in SAUDI ARAMCO’s sole

SAUDI ARAMCO reserves the right to provide reasonably acceptable substitutes

During such periods as SAUDI ARAMCO-furnished materials, tools or equipment

10.0 (DELIBERATELY LEFT BLANK)

11.0 SAUDI ARAB STANDARDS ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATES ("SASO")

CONTRACTOR supplied material shall meet the requirement of SASO and

12.0 PLANT TAGS

CONTRACTOR shall proceed in strict accordance with General Instruction 202.305,

13.0 CAPITAL SPARE PARTS, START-UP SPARE PARTS, OPERATING SPARE

Prior to issuing purchase orders CONTRACTOR shall identify and

CONTRACTOR shall achieve Mechanical Completion by ______14 _