12FPC319Q0009_-_WRP_Restoration_-_Lawrence_County,_Illinois_-_FINAL.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

12FPC319Q0009

USDA-FPAC Contracting Team 3 Acquisitions Division 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Room 6801-S Washington, DC 20250

Structural and vegetative measures on a wetland in Lawrence County, IL used for conservation practices authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill. The NAICS - 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

Magnitude between $25,000 - $100,000

Interested quoters must submit a signed SF-1442, evidence of active registration in SAM along with Section K filled out.

Quotes are due April 23, 2019 no later than 2 p.m. CDT. The Sealed Bid Opening will take place at the Indiana NRCS State Office via phone: 1-888-844-9904, Access Code: 7011519 promptly at 2:30 CDT (3:00 EDST). All quotes must be sent to the Contracting Officer - Mr. Scott A. Crist at scott.crist@wdc.usda.gov.

A Site Visit will be held on April 9, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. CDT at the Lawrenceville Field Office listed later in this solicitation.

Phase II of the site visit will be held at the project site. The site visit will conclude in no one shows up 15 minutes after start time of 10:00 a.m. CDT. Attending the site visit is not required. However, contractors are strongly urged to attend. The address of the site visit - Phase I is as follows:

USDA-NRCS Service Center - Lawrenceville, IL 10976 State Route 250 Lawrenceville, IL 62439

USDA - NRCS Indiana State Office ATTN: Scott A. Crist - Contracting Officer Solicitation: AG-2B46-S-17-0019 scott.crist@wdc.usda.gov 6013 Lakeside Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46278

940518

FPAC-HQ-12FPC3

Scott A. Crist 317-295-5830

1 10903/26/2019

04/23/2019 e-mail

2:00 CDT

attached bid items

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

NRCS-IN-1252KY

USDA NRCS Indiana State Office 6013 Lakeside Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46278

Invoice Processing Platform www.ipp.gov

Scott A. Crist

03/26/2019

PART I—THE SCHEDULE

A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

See the SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

PART I – SCHEDULE

B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

This solicitation requires a price to be submitted for all line items, failure to do so will disqualify the quote.

Line Item

Description Spec. No. Quant ity

Unit Unit Price Extended Amount

001 Mobilization & Demob.

8 1 LS

002 Excavation – Oxbow Scrape

21 2,539 CY

003 Excavation – Wetland Scrapes

21 2,930 CY

004 Earthfill – North Wetland 23 1,653 CY

005 Earthfill – West Wetland 23 505 CY

006 Earthfill – South Wetland 23 1,331 CY

007 Seeding and Mulching 6 3.3 AC

008 Japanese Millet Seeding – Excavation

6 7.3 AC

TOTAL QUOTE

Note, the above list of bid items incorporates the subsidiary specifications listed in the table provided in Part II, sub-section J – List of Attachments. This solicitation shall be priced as a lump sum.

C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

The NRCS is seeking to hire a general contractor to restore the structural and vegetative measures on the wetland in Lawrence County, Illinois. Major items to be installed as part of or incidental to this wetland restoration project include: Mob, de-mob, oxbow scrape, wetland scrape, earthfill - North, West and South Wetland, Seeding and Mulching along with Japanese Millet Seeding.

The job site location is as follows:

• 38.72623322

• -87.69149780

AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (Feb 1998) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

(End of clause)

AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications. (Feb 1988) The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

No clauses included in this section.

E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.252-2 CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (Aug 1996)

• Inspection of Construction:

a. Definition. “Work” includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

b. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

c. Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

1. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

2. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

3. Constitute or imply acceptance; or

4. Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph

(i.) of this section.

d. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

e. The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer.

The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes re-inspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

f. The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

g. If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may—

1. By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

2. Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed

h. If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction.

However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

i. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

Bill of Lading:

All bill of ladings shall be presented to the designated NRCS Inspector prior to material being used/installed onsite. Any conflicts shall be resolved IAW the Buy American Act requirements set forth later in this solicitation under FAR 52.225-9 – Buy American Act – Construction.

Inspection:

Contractor shall allow NRCS staff onsite at all times during term of contract. The inspection schedule is as follows:

Item Description Construction Inspector COR/PE

Borrow Excavation/Stripping P/F P/F Earthfill C/F P/F Seeding and Mulching C/F P/F

Legend:

C – Continuous P – Periodic F – Final

NOTE: Any direction from the landowner that differs from the contractual requirements set forth within this solicitation and resultant contract to include, but not limited to the Engineering Plan, Construction Specifications, etc. shall be conveyed to the United States Government (i.e. Inspector, Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contracting Officer). Any work performed by the contractor following said request shall be the liability (i.e. costs to fix) of the contractor. Landowner carries no authority to modify this solicitation or resultant contract or modification following award.

F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (Apr 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) Commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed.

(b) Prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) Complete the entire work ready for use no later than 50 Calendar Days After Receiving NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule

Within 10 calendar days after Notice To Proceed, the Contractor must submit the following in writing for approval, the hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is 8 hours per day (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.), 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.

No weekend work is permitted. The job should not take any more than 50 calendar days.

Work Performance on Holidays

The Contractor shall not perform work on the following holidays except in the case of emergency as permitted elsewhere in this contract:

Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day New Year's Day

The contract performance time has been established to allow for the non-working holidays stated above.

The Contractor may be permitted to work the following remaining designated Federal holidays provided that he/she submits a letter of request to the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days in advance of the holiday.

Columbus Day Veterans Day Washington's Birthday Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday Memorial Day

4I-52.249-70 Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather. (Nov 2013)

(a) This clause specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with FAR clause 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction). In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(1) The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

(2) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

(b) The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the baseline for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect those anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

WORK DAYS BASED ON 5 DAY WORK WEEK (Monday – Friday)

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

( 7 ) ( 6 ) ( 7 ) ( 7 ) ( 6 ) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 ) ( 5 ) ( 5 ) ( 6 )

(c) Upon acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. An actual adverse weather delay must prevent work on critical activities for fifty (50) percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in the previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph (b) above, the Contractor may submit a written request for a modification for extension of performance time due to unusually severe weather. The Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays into calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair-weather days, and issue a modification in accordance with FAR clause 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

(End of Clause)

G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Contracting Officer’s Authority

The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract. This authority remains solely with the CO. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and NO adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any INCREASE in costs incurred as a result thereof.

Contracting Officer’s Representative – THE RESULTANT AWARD WILL HAVE AN INSPECTOR AND A

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is an individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) to act as an authorized representative of the CO to perform specific contract administrative functions within the scope and limitations as defined by the CO in the COR’s appointment letter. This letter specifies the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the CO. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery or any other term or condition of the contract. Any subsequent change to the COR or COR responsibilities will be confirmed, in writing, by the CO. A COR does not have the authority to and may never –

1. award, agree to, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent;

2. obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the Government;

3. make a final decision on any contract matter which is subject to the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes; or

4. terminate for any cause, the contractor’s right to proceed.

If the contractor does not receive a copy of the COR appointment letter, the contractor is required to request a copy of it from the CO prior to commencing work. Individuals not designated in writing as a COR by the CO are not considered a COR and do not have the authority delegated to the COR. If the contractor considers any action or inaction by a COR, any other government employee (such as an inspector), or representative or agent of the government as a change to the contract terms and conditions they must notify the contracting officer immediately and not proceed with any such change until approved by the contracting officer

Designated Payment Office Contact Point The contact point described below coordinates the issuance of payments under this contract. If payment is not received within 5 days after the due date specified in the contract, contact the payment office designated below for information on when payment will be made.

USDA, National Finance Center Administrative Payments Branch (APB) Telephone: (800) 421-0323 or (504) 426-6510

If questions arise on the amount paid, contact the contracting officer at the number or address shown in the contract.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Invoices must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Payment Platform System (IPP) or the Contractor must be willing to accept payment by Government purchase card.

The Contractor must use the IPP website (https://www.ipp.gov) to register, access, and use IPP for submitting invoices.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by calling (866) 973-3131.

Invoices submitted by means other than IPP will not be accepted unless the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

- Itemization of the amounts requested;

- Subcontractor listing showing 1) each subcontractor and the total value of the subcontract, 2) the portion of the instant progress payment that will be made to each subcontractor, and 3) the total amount previously paid to each subcontractor;

- Payment request certification from the clause; and

- Release of claims (final payment only). “I, (Name of Contractor), do hereby release the United States of America from any and all claims and liabilities of any character whatsoever arising under and by virtue of contract number (Identify Contract) dated (Date) as amended, except as stated.

- (Date of Release) (Signature of Contractor)”]

- Any additional contract documentation as outlined within the construction specifications such as but not limited to: bills of laden, check out notes, surveys, quality control reports, job diaries, installation notes, survey documentation, etc.

- Payrolls

Meetings:

NRCS hereby requests weekly meetings supporting this job. There will be a site visit, pre-construction meeting and a final walkthrough.

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H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

Portions of this contract are altered as follows: 52.236-13 Accident Prevention is altered to include the NRCS Supplement to OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926, Construction Standards and Interpretations.

52.236-4 Physical Data. (Apr 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys and auger borings.

(b) Weather conditions: weather delays were included in the performance time utilizing weather information from WETS tables giving a probability of a rain event above a certain event.

(c) Transportation facilities: Access to the site from a country road has no issues.

(d) Done

(End of clause)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991) – Alternate 1 (Nov 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will --

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall --

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor’s representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(f) Before commencing the work, the Contractor shall --

(1) Submit a written proposed plan for implementing this clause. The plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards; and

(2) Meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

(End of Clause)

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE SUPPLEMENT TO OSHA PARTS 1910 AND 1926

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND INTERPRETATIONS

The contractor shall comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Parts 1910 and 1926, Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations, and with this supplement.

Requests for variances or waivers from this supplement are to be made to the contracting officer in writing supported by evidence that every reasonable effort has been made to comply with the contractual requirements. A written request for a waiver or a variance shall include--

(1) Specific reference to the provision or standard in question;

(2) An explanation as to why the waiver is considered justified; and

(3) The contractor's proposed alternative, including technical drawings, materials, or equipment specifications needed to enable the contracting officer to render a decision.

No waiver or variance will be approved if it endangers any person. The contractor shall not proceed under any requested revision of a provision until the contracting officer has given written approval.

The contractor is to hold and save harmless the Natural Resources Conservation Service free from any claims or causes of action whatsoever resulting from the contractor or subcontractors proceeding under a waiver or approved variance. Copies of OSHA Part 1910 and 1926, Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations, may be obtained from:

Superintendent of Documents U. S. Government Printing Office

Washington, D.C. 20402

GENERAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SAFETY PROGRAM. Each contractor is to demonstrate that he or she has the facilities for conducting a safety program commensurate with the work under the contract. The contractor is to submit a written safety program to the contracting officer for approval before the start of construction operations. The program is to specifically state what provisions the contractor proposes to take for the health and safety of all employees.

1.2 PRECONSTRUCTION SAFETY MEETING. Representatives for the contractor are to meet with the contracting officer (CO) or the CO's representative before the start of construction to discuss the safety program and the implementation of all health and safety standards pertinent to the work under this contract.

1.3 JOINT SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE. The contractor or designated onsite representative is to participate in monthly meetings of a Joint Safety Committee, composed of Natural Resources Conservation Service and contractor supervisory personnel. At these meetings the contractor's project manager and the Contracting Officer will review the effectiveness of the contractor's safety effort, resolve current health and safety problems, and coordinate safety activities for upcoming work.

1.4 SAFETY PERSONNEL. Each contractor is to designate a competent supervisory employee satisfactory to the Contracting officer to administer the safety program.

1.5 SAFETY MEETINGS. A minimum of one "one-the-job" or "toolbox" safety meeting is to be conducted each week by all field supervisors for all construction personnel at the job site. The contractor is to also conduct regularly scheduled supervisory safety meetings at least monthly for all levels of job supervision.

1.6 SAFETY INSPECTION. The contractor shall perform frequent and regular safety inspections of the jobsite, materials, and equipment, and shall correct deficiencies.

1.7 FIRST AID TRAINING. Every contractor foreman's work crew must include an employee who has a current first aid certificate from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, American Red Cross, or other state-approved organization.

1.8 REPORTS. Each contractor is to maintain an accurate record of all job related deaths, diseases, or disabling injuries. The records shall be maintained in a manner approved by the contracting officer. A copy of all reports is to be provided to the contracting officer. All fatal or serious injuries are to be reported immediately to the contracting officer, and every assistance is to given to the investigation of the incident, including submission of a comprehensive narrative report to the contracting officer.

Other occurrences with serious accident potential, such as equipment failures, slides and cave-ins, must also be reported immediately. The contractor is to assist and cooperate fully with the contracting officer in conducting accident investigations.

The contracting officer is to be furnished all information and data pertinent to investigation of the accident.

FIRST-AID AND MEDICAL FACILITIES

2.1 FIRST AID KITS. A 16-unit first aid kit approved by the American Red Cross is to be provided at accessible, well identified, locations at the ratio of at least 1 kit for each 25 employees. The first aid kits are to be moisture proof and dust tight, and the contents of the kits are to be replenished as used or as they become ineffective or outdated.

2.2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID. At least one employee certified to administer emergency first aid must be available on each shift and duly designated by the contractor to care for injured employees. The names of the certified employees shall be posted at the job site.

2.3 COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION. Prior to the start to work, the contractor is to make necessary arrangements for prompt and dependable communications, transportation, and medical care for injured employees. At least one stretcher and two blankets shall be readily available for transporting injured employees.

2.4 FIRST AID AND MEDICAL REPORTS. The contractor is to maintain a record system for first aid and medical treatment on the jobsite. Such records are to be readily available to the contracting officer and are to include:

(a) A daily treatment log listing chronologically all persons treated for occupational injuries and illnesses;

(b) Cumulative record of injury for each individual;

(c) Monthly statistical records of occupational injuries, classified by type and nature of injury; and

(d) Required records for worker's compensation.

2.5 SIGNS AND DIRECTIONAL MARKINGS. Adequate identification and directional markers are to be provided to readily denote the location of all first aid stations.

2.6 EMERGENCY LISTING. A listing of telephone numbers and addresses of doctor, rescue squad, hospital, police, and fire departments is to be provided at all first aid locations.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Persons employed throughout the contract are to be physically qualified to perform their assigned duties. Employees must not knowingly be permitted or required to work while their ability or alertness is impaired by fatigue, illness, or other reason that may jeopardize themselves or others.

3.2 HOIST OPERATORS. Operators of cranes, cableways, and other, hoisting equipment shall be examined annually by a physician and provided with a certification stating that they are physically qualified to safely operate hoisting equipment. The contractor is to submit a copy of each certification to the contracting officer.

3.3 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS. Operators of motor vehicles engaged primarily in the transportation of personnel are to be 18 years of age or older and have a valid state operator's permit or license for the equipment being operated. The operators must have passed a physical examination administered by a licensed physician within the part year showing that they are physically qualified to operate vehicles safely.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

4.1 HARDHAT AREAS. The entire jobsite, with the exception of offices, will be considered a hardhat area. All persons entering the area are, without exception, required to wear hardhats. The contractor shall provide hardhats to visitors entering hardhat areas.

4.1.1 LABELS. Hardhats shall bear a manufacturer's label indicating design compliance with the appropriate ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standard.

4.2 POSTING. Signs at least 3 by 4 feet worded as follows with red letters (minimum 6 inches high) with white background shall be erected at access points to designated hardhat areas:

CONSTRUCTION AREA -- HARDHATS REQUIRED BEYOND THIS POINT

These signs are to be furnished and installed by the contractor at entries to shops, construction yards, and job access points.

MACHINERY AND MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT

5.1 SAFE CONDITION. Before any machinery or mechanized equipment is initially used on the job, it must be inspected and tested by qualified personnel and determined to be in safe operating condition and appropriate for the intended use. Operators shall inspect their equipment prior to the beginning of each shift. Any deficiencies or defects shall be corrected prior to using the equipment. Safety equipment, such as seatbelts, installed on machinery is to be used by equipment operators.

5.2 TAGGING AND LOCKING. The controls of power-driven equipment under repair are to be locked. An effective lockout and tagging procedure is to be established, prescribing specific responsibility and safety procedures to be followed by the persons performing repair work.

5.3 HAUL ROAD FOR EQUIPMENT

5.3.1 ROAD MAINTENANCE. The contractor shall maintain all roadways, including haul roads and access roads, in a safe condition so as to eliminate or control dust and ice hazards. Wherever dust is a hazard adequate dust-laying equipment shall be available at the jobsite and utilized to control dust.

5.3.2 SINGLE LANE HAUL ROADS. Single-lane haul roads with two-way traffic shall have adequate turnouts. Where turnouts are not practical, a traffic control system shall be provided to prevent accidents.

5.3.3 TWO-WAY HAUL ROADS. On two-way haul roads, arrangements are to be such that vehicles travel on the right side wherever possible. Signs and traffic control devices are to be employed to indicate clearly any variations from a right-hand traffic pattern. The road shall be wide enough to permit safe passage of opposing traffic, considering the type of hauling equipment used.

5.3.4 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HAUL ROADS. Haul road design criteria and drawings, if requested by the contracting officer, are to be submitted for approval prior to road construction. Sustained grades shall not exceed 12 percent and all curves shall have open-sight line with as great a radius as practical. All roads shall be posted with curve signs and maximum speed limits that will permit the equipment to be stopped within one-half the minimum sight distance.

5.3.5 OPERATORS. Machinery and mechanized equipment shall be operated only by authorized qualified persons.

5.3.6 RIDING ON EQUIPMENT. Riding on equipment by unauthorized personnel is prohibited. Seating and safety belts shall be provided for the operator and all passengers.

5.3.7 GETTING ON OR OFF EQUIPMENT. Getting on or off equipment while the equipment is in motion is prohibited.

5.3.8 HOURS OF OPERATION. Except in emergencies, an equipment operator shall not operate any mobile or hoisting equipment for more than 12 hours without an 8-hour rest interval away from the job.

5.4 POWER CRANES AND HOISTS (TRUCK CRANES, CRAWLER CRANES, TOWER CRANES, GANTRY CRANES, HAMMERHEAD CRANES, DERRICKS, CABLEWAYS, AND HOISTS)

5.4.1 PERFORMANCE TEST. Before initial onsite operation, at 12-month intervals, and after major repairs or modification, power cranes, derricks, cableways, and hoists must satisfactorily complete a performance test to demonstrate the equipment's ability to safety handle and maneuver the rated loads. The tests shall be conducted in the presence of a representative of the contracting officer. Test data shall be recorded and a copy furnished the contracting officer.

5.4.2. PERFORMANCE TEST--POWER CRANES (Crawler mounted, truck mounted, and wheel mounted). The performance test is to be carried out with outriggers set and with a test load weighing 110 percent of the rated load. In testing cableways the test load is to be traveled to the upstream and downstream limits of travel and thoroughly performance tested in at least three travel positions, including both limits of travel.

5.4.3. PERFORMANCE TEST--DERRICKS, GANTRY CRANES, TOWER CRANES, CABLEWAYS, AND HOISTS, INCLUDING OVERHEAD CRANES. This equipment is to be performance tested with a test load weighing 110 percent of the rated load. In testing cableways, the test load is to be traveled to the upstream and downstream limits of travel and thoroughly performance tested in at least three travel positions, including both limits of travel.

5.4.4 BOOM ANGLE INDICTOR. Power cranes (includes draglines) with booms capable of moving in the vertical plane shall be provided with a boom angle indicator in good working order.

5.4.5 CRANE TEST CERTIFICATION. The performance test required by 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 is fulfilled if the contractor provides the contracting officer a copy of the certificate of inspection made within the past 12 months by a qualified person or by a government or private agency satisfactory to the contracting officer.

5.4.6 POSTING FOR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES. A notice of the 10- foot (or greater) clearance required by OSHA 1926.550, Subpart N, shall be posted in the operator's cab of cranes, shovels, boom-type concrete pumps, backhoes and related equipment.

5.4.7 BOOM STOPS. Cranes or derricks with cable-supported booms, except draglines, shall have a device attached between the gantry of the A-frame and the boom chords to limit the elevation of the boom. The device shall control the vertical motions of the boom with increasing resistance from 83 or less, until completely stopping the boom at not over 87 above horizontal.

5.4.8 SAFETY HOOKS. Hooks used in hoisting personnel or hoisting loads over construction personnel or in the immediate vicinity of construction personnel shall be forged steel equipped with safety keepers. When shackles are used under these conditions, they shall be of the locking type or have the pin secured to prohibit turning.

5.5 ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES (ROPS)

5.5.1 ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES. OSHA 1926 Subpart W Overhead Protection Sections 1000 and 1002 are applicable regardless of the year in which the equipment was manufactured and regardless of the struck capacity of the equipment.

5.5.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRING ROPS. The requirement for ROPS meeting 5.5.1 above applies to crawler and rubber-tired tractors such as dozers, push and pull tractors, winch tractors with backhoes, and mowers; off-highway, self-propelled, pneumatic-tired earthmovers, including cabs). These requirements shall also apply to agricultural and industrial tractors and similar equipment.

5.5.3 EQUIPMENT REQUIRING SEATBELTS. The requirements for seatbelts as specified in OSHA Subpart 0, Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations, Section 1926.602 shall also apply to self-propelled compactors and rollers, and rubber-tired skid-steer equipment.

5.6 LADDERS AND SCAFFOLDING.

5.6.1 LADDERS. OSHA 1926, Subpart L - Section 450. Ladders shall be used as work platforms only when use of small hand tools or handling of light material is involved. No work requiring lifting of heavy materials or substantial exertion shall be done from ladders.

5.6.2 SCAFFOLDING. OSHA 1926, Subpart L - Section 451. Scaffolds, platforms or temporary floors shall be provided for all work except that which can be done safely from the ground or similar footing.

5.6.3 SAFETY BELTS, LIFELINE, AND LANYARDS. OSHA 1926, Subpart E, Section 104. Lifelines, safety belts and lanyards independently attached or attended, shall be used when performing such work as the following when the requirements of 5.6.1 and 5.6.2 above cannot be met.

(a) Work on stored material in hoppers, bins, silos, tanks or other confined spaces.

(b) Work on hazardous slopes, structural steel, or poles; erection or dismantling of safety nets, typing reinforcing bars; and work from or other unguarded locations at elevations greater than 6 feet.

(c) Work on skids and platforms used in shafts by crews when the skip or cage does not block the opening to within 1 foot of the sides of the shaft, unless cages are provided.

It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to adhere to all applicable regulations and follow accepted safety procedures and shall contact all affected utility owners and determine the precise locations of all utilities prior to beginning construction. Utility owners shall be contacted a minimum of seventy-two (72) hours prior to the commencement of operations. Special care shall be used in working around or near existing utilities, protecting them when necessary to provide uninterrupted service. In the event that any utility service is interrupted, the Contractor shall notify the utility owner immediately and shall cooperate with the owner, or his representative, in the restoration of service in the shortest time possible. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of any utilities or property damaged by his/her construction activities. Damaged utilities or property shall be repaired or replaced to its original or better condition, as directed by the Government Representative. All repairs or replacements shall meet the approval of the Government Representative with concurrence of the Program Manager.

Cultural Resources:

If cultural resources are encountered during the operation, the Contractor shall immediately contact the Department of Natural Resources – Illinois - Department of Archeology – Historic Preservation Agency – 217-782-4836, so that an assessment of the artifacts can be made. The Contractor shall also notify the Government Representative.

Hazardous Waste:

In the event of a spill of petroleum products or any other hazardous waste, the Contractor shall contact the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency at 217-524-3300. The Contractor shall also notify the Government Representative. Contractor shall be responsible for all cleanup, remediation, restoration, and any other corrective action assessed by the controlling authority.

Safety Facilities:

Contractor shall provide and maintain safety facilities, portable toilet, hand washing station, and all other safety items as specified in OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926 sections. Government will not provide access to bathroom and hand washing facilities.

Utility Protection Center:

The Contractor shall contact Julie – Illinois One Call System at 811 OR 800-892-0123 before you dig, to have the work area marked for any utilities before any ground disturbing activity occurs.

52.222-6 – Construction Wage Rate Requirements

As prescribed in 22.407(a), insert the following clause.

Construction Wage Rate Requirements (May 2014)

(a) Definition.—“Site of the work”—

(1) Means--

(i) The primary site of the work. The physical place or places where the construction called for in the contract will remain when work on it is completed; and

(ii) The secondary site of the work, if any. Any other site where a significant portion of the building or work is constructed, provided that such site is—

(A) Located in the United States; and

(B) Established specifically for the performance of the contract or project;

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this definition, includes any fabrication plants, mobile factories, batch plants, borrow pits, job headquarters, tool yards, etc., provided—

(i) They are dedicated exclusively, or nearly so, to performance of the contract or project; and

(ii) They are adjacent or virtually adjacent to the “primary site of the work” as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(i), or the “secondary site of the work” as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this definition;

(3) Does not include permanent home offices, branch plant establishments, fabrication plants, or tool yards of a Contractor or subcontractor whose locations and continuance in operation are determined wholly without regard to a particular Federal contract or project. In addition, fabrication plants, batch plants, borrow pits, job headquarters, yards, etc., of a commercial or material supplier which are established by a supplier of materials for the project before opening of bids and not on the Project site, are not included in the “site of the work.” Such permanent, previously established facilities are not a part of the “site of the work” even if the operations for a period of time may be dedicated exclusively or nearly so, to the performance of a contract.

(b)

(1) All laborers and mechanics employed or working upon the site of the work will be paid unconditionally and not less often than once a week, and without subsequent deduction or rebate on any account (except such payroll deductions as are permitted by regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor under the Copeland Act (29 CFR Part 3)), the full amount of wages and bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time of payment computed at rates not less than those contained in the wage determination of the Secretary of Labor which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, or as may be incorporated for a secondary site of the work, regardless of any contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the Contractor and such laborers and mechanics. Any wage determination incorporated for a secondary site of the work shall be effective from the first day on which work under the contract was performed at that site and shall be incorporated without any adjustment in contract price or estimated cost. Laborers employed by the construction Contractor or construction subcontractor that are transporting portions of the building or work between the secondary site of the work and the primary site of the work shall be paid in accordance with the wage determination applicable to the primary site of the work.

(2) Contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits under section 1(b)(2) of the Construction Wage Rate Requirements statute on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provisions of paragraph (e) of this clause; also, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under plans, funds, or programs which cover the particular weekly period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during such period.

(3) Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid not less than the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits in the wage determination for the classification of work actually performed, without regard to skill, except as provided in the clause entitled Apprentices and Trainees. Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each classification for the time actually worked therein; provided, that the employer’s payroll records accurately set forth the time spent in each classification in which work is performed.

(4) The wage determination (including any additional classifications and wage rates conformed under paragraph (c) of this clause) and the Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Davis-Bacon Act) poster (WH-1321) shall be posted at all times by the Contractor and its subcontractors at the site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can be easily seen by the workers.

(c)

(1) The Contracting Officer shall require that any class of laborers or mechanics which is not listed in the wage determination and which is to be employed under the contract shall be classified in conformance with the wage determination. The Contracting Officer shall approve an additional classification and wage rate and fringe benefits therefor only when all the following criteria have been met:

(i) The work to be performed by the classification requested is not performed by a classification in the wage determination.

(ii) The classification is utilized in the area by the construction industry.

(iii) The proposed wage rate, including any bona fide fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates contained in the wage determination.

(2) If the Contractor and the laborers and mechanics to be employed in the classification (if known), or their representatives, and the Contracting Officer agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where appropriate), a report of the action taken shall be sent by the Contracting Officer to the…