Attachment_1_Statement_of_Work_revised_8_23_2023_0002.pdf

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Statement of Work (Revised 8-23-2023)

Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Aquatic Invasive Species Wash Station Hydropad Resurfacing

Hemenway Harbor, Cottonwood Cove, and Callville Bay, Nevada

Contract Requirements

Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to resurface the Hydropads at the Hemenway Harbor, Cottonwood Cove, and Callville Bay Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) decontamination (wash) stations. Hydropads are 20 ft by 40 ft steel grates, and the original surface consisted of epoxy primer and base coat with an anti-skid additive to provide an anti-slip surface when the pad is wet.

Resurfacing will remove existing paint and rust and include application of an industry-standard epoxy anti-skid surface.

Hydropad Dimensions:

20 ft x 40 ft steel grate

Locations:

Boulder Beach (Hemenway Harbor), NV

Cottonwood Cove, NV

Callville Bay, NV

The work consists of, but not limited to:

1. Sand down or sandblast existing paint on Hydropad. Remove all remaining paint and rust.

Immediately remove this hazard from project site. Remove all debris from project site and legally dispose of them into a landfill or incinerator, private dumping areas outside the park.

Contractor will not be allowed to dump this material into the park’s public dumpsters.

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2. Apply epoxy primer according to the manufacture instructions of the material.

3. Apply epoxy clear base and anti-skid additive according to the manufacture instructions of the material.

4. Seal all joints.

Additional work requirements:

1. This project shall be completed no more than 60-90 days from contract award date.

2. Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer (CO) for any conflicts or situation that may arise, such as visitor complaints or hitting/damaging any water/sewer/irrigation lines. If any damages occur, it is the contractor’s responsibility to repair the damages at no additional expense to the Government.

3. Field Verification: Contractor will verify existing conditions affecting the work in this contract before ordering materials. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure the accuracy of their measurements. Scheduling of field verification site visit(s) shall be coordinated with the CO.

4. Contractor is to plug the drain within the sump at each station to not allow the sandblasting water (if used) to enter the stations recirculation system.

Public use of site:

TIME OF CONDUCTING WORK:

All work should be completed between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, local, Monday-Friday. If work hours need to be modified, e.g., due to extreme heat conditions, the contractor must obtain approval from the CO.

Work may be authorized on weekends with prior approval. Work on Federal holidays is not authorized.

WORK/CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

Contractor shall provide a work/construction schedule to the CO before commencing work.

GENERAL:

The project site will be closed to the public during construction. The contractor shall, at all times, conduct his operations to ensure the least inconvenience to the public. Temporary closures may be permitted upon specific written approval of the contracting.

Contractor use of site:

A. General: Limit use of the site during the construction period to the project area limits as outlined on the attached site map. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the project area limits.

B. Park Entry: Vehicles associated with the contractor shall be waived entrance fee upon entering in a marked company vehicle or by providing the names of employees entering in personal vehicles. The entrance fee is waived only for the purpose of reporting directly to a specific work location. Any deviation for recreational purposes is subject to payment of required entrance fees.

C: Site Access: The contractor shall access the project site only through authorized roads. Do not drive vehicles off road or access non-project areas without permission from the CO.

D. Park Regulations: Ensure all personnel (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) entering or working in the park are familiar with and obey all park regulations.

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E. No Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited inside or outside within 25 feet of any buildings in the park.

This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction, and buildings under renovation.

Discarding of tobacco products or debris anywhere other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and subject to fines.

F. Parking: The contractor shall park vehicles and heavy equipment in designated areas for contractor use or as established at the preconstruction meeting. Vehicles are not permitted within long-term or overnight parking along roads or in associated overlooks / pull-outs.

G. Driveways and Entrances: The contractor shall keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available to the government, government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times.

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. General: This section includes establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. Accident Prevention Plan: After contract award and before onsite performance may begin, submit for review an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officer will review the proposed Plan. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within ten (10) days. No progress payments will be made until the Plan is accepted.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Comply with contract clauses entitled "Accident Prevention". In case of conflicts between

Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply.

Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites.

Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in termination. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.

B. Qualifications of Employees:

1. All employees must be physically qualified and able to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

2. Do not allow employees to perform work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of prescription or illegal drug use, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

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3. Operators of vehicles, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be fully capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment. Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A project reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, fires, and property damage by accident in excess of one hundred dollars ($100). Notify Contracting Officer immediately in the event of a reportable accident. Within seven (7) days of a reportable accident, fill out and forward to Contracting Officer an Accident/Property Damage Report (Form CM-22). Form may be obtained from the Contracting Officer.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

A. The Plan shall be written to comply with OSHA and project requirements (a generic plan is not acceptable) including but not limited to the following:

1. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the program.

2. Safety meetings.

3. Covid procedures.

4. First aid procedures.

5. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to provide for property protection and safety of the public, National Park Service personnel, and Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase.

6. Training, both initial and continuing.

7. Planning for possible emergency situations, such as floods, fires, cave-ins, slides, explosions, power outages, and windstorms. Such planning shall take into consideration the nature of construction, site conditions, and degree of exposure of persons and property.

2.2 FIRST AID FACILITIES

A. Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the hazards associated with the types of ongoing construction work at the site.

2.3 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Meet requirements of applicable ANSI standards.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

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A. Post telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

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3.2 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY

A. Comply with the requirements of NFPA 241 (Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations).

B. Store hazardous materials in accordance with manufacturer’s and OSHA recommendations.

Maintain readily available, on site, MSDS for each chemical.

1. Immediately report all spills of hazardous materials to the park.

2. Maintain a spill emergency response kit.

3.3 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean, sanitize, and repair personal items, as appropriate, before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.4 SAFETY MEETINGS

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly fifteen (15) minute "toolbox" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or supervisor and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite. Topics need to coincide with work scheduled for the following week. Document and submit meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer within one (1) day after the meeting.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Meetings shall be attended by all contractors and subcontractors performing work on the site. Notify the Contracting Officer of meeting dates and times. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan. The Contracting Officers Representative will attend the meeting and enter the results of the meetings into the daily log.

3.5 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS

A. A hard hat area shall be designated by the Contractor. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to wear hard hats and other necessary personal protective equipment at all times. As a minimum, provide six (6) six hard hats for use by visitors.

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3.6 TRAINING

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to an adequate number of personnel to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury.

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