Solicitation_-_140R6019R0004.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region August 2019

Request for Proposal Solicitation No. 140R6019R0004

Mt. Elbert Rehabilitation Unit 1 and Unit 2 Shaft Seal Replacement

Fryingpan-Arkansas Project Colorado

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region August 2019

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MT. ELBERT REHABILITATION

UNIT 1 AND 2 SHAFT SEAL REPLACEMENTS

FRYINGPAN-ARKANSAS PROJECT

COLORADO

FOREWORD

Work is to be performed at Mount Elbert Powerplant located approximately 20 miles south-southwest of Leadville, CO and 24 miles north-northwest of Buena Vista, CO via highways US- 24 and CO-82.

The principal components of work to be performed under these specifications include the following:

A. Provide and/or manufacture, test and commission replacement of existing shaft seals with mechanical shaft seals for Pump Generator Units 1 and 2 in the Mt. Elbert Pump Generating Plant.

B. Remove and dispose of existing Unit 1 packing box, Unit 2 mechanical seal, and associated hardware.

C. Provide and/or manufacture mechanical seals for both Units 1 and 2:

1. Provide and/or manufacture the mechanical seal to accommodate the same seal elements across both units.

2. Provide and/or manufacture the mechanical seal to attach to each unit’s unique headcover.

D. Provide and/or manufacture shaft sleeves for Unit 1 and Unit 2, if needed for selected method. The sleeve will not be designed and supplied if mechanical seal rotating equipment can be installed directly onto shaft.

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

This requirement is solicited as a “Request For Proposal" (RFP) using the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sub Part 15, Contract by Negotiation Procedures. The Government anticipates the award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT:

$1,000,000 - $5,000,000.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

See Section L of this Solicitation.

BUSINESS SIZE COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:

This acquisition is an unrestricted full and open competition.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM CODE:

237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

A PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT: The site visit will be held on August 13th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m. local time. Interested attendees must attend a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) session prior to entering the plant. JHA sessions will be held on-site at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m. Attendees are required to bring and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during the site visit, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Mt. Elbert Power Plant 5583 Hwy 82 Twin Lakes, CO 81251

Prospective offerors should make arrangements by contacting Mr. Jeremy Gillespie at jgillespie@usbr.gov (preferred) or (406)247-7817. Note: All questions during the site visit will be submitted in writing to the Contract Officer via email. Attendees are to provide and wear safety boots, hard hats and safety vests.

NOTICE TO PROCEED: For planning purposes, the anticipated Notice to Proceed date will be on or about November 1st, 2019

PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE:

See Section “A”: "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442” immediately following the “TABLE OF CONTENTS”.

POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contact is the Contract Specialist, Mr. Jeremy Gillespie. Please direct all correspondence concerning this solicitation to him via email at jgillespie@usbr.gov.

RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (2014 EDITION):

For information regarding Bureau of Reclamation's publication "RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS" (2014 Edition at http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html) which is applicable to work under this contract, see clause at "WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH."

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Effective July 29, 2012 all contractors interested in doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to an award or agreement. Note: Registering in “SAM” does not constitute an automatic award of any contract or agreement to the registering contractor. SAM is centralized database for consolidating the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

Additionally, the contractors “DUNS and BRADSTREET” and banking information are required for the SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements must be accomplished through the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. For assistance with registering in SAM, contact the Federal Services Desk at 1-866-606-8220.

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP):

Payment requests for the anticipated contract or agreement must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s “Invoice Processing Platform” (IPP) System via the IPP website at https://www.ipp.gov. Contractors are required to use the IPP website to access mailto:jgillespie@usbr.gov and use IPP for submitting request for payment. Registration assistance can be obtained by contacting the “IPP Production Helpdesk” via email ippgroup@bos.fbr.org or phone 1-866-973- 3131. If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the contractor can submit a waiver request in writing to the Contractor Officer with its proposal. Note: Waivers will be on a case by case basis and not automatically granted as determined by the Contract Officer.

Mt. Elbert Rehabilitation Unit 1 and 2 Shaft Seal Replacements Solicitation No. 140R6019R0004

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

SECTION A SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 12 Work Restrictions and Limitations 01 14 30 Interruption of Service 01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 20 Construction Program 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 54 20 Use of Government Crane 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 80 10 General Requirements for Hazardous Materials 02 83 30 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Regulated Metals

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 96 20 Coatings

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 02 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

26 05 20 Conductors and Cables 26 05 33 Electrical Conduit

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 13 12 Shaft Sleeve 48 13 15 Mechanical Seal

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 02 80 Coatings Analytical Results 51 04 13 Operations and Maintenance Manual Excerpts

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – NOT USED

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship........................................................ E-2 E.2 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction ......................................................... E-2 E.3 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction .......................................................... E-3

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion Of Work ......... F-2 F.2 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages – Construction .......................................... F-2 F.3 52.211-13 Time Extensions......................................................................... F-2 F.4 52.242-14 Suspension of Work ................................................................... F-2

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations ....................................................... G-2 G.2 WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation ........................................ G-3 G.3 DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) .......................................................... G-3 G.4 DOI-AAAP-0050 Notice to Contractors – Contractor Performance Reporting Assessment Reporting System ................................................... G-5

SECTION H -- SPECIAL PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

H.1 GP-7 Site Security ............................................................................... H-2 H.2 GP-1 Schedule of Values .................................................................... H-3 H.3 GP-2 Payment for Technical Data....................................................... H-3

PART II

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (See Table) ........................ I-2 I.2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance .......... I-5 I.3 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format ...................... I-6 I.4 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 ...................... I-6 I.5 52.225-9 Buy American–Construction Materials ..................................... I-11 I.6 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee ............................................................................ I-14 I.7 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security .......................................................... I-15 I.8 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction ..................... I-15 I.9 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts ................ I-16 I.10 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts ............................. I-19 I.11 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor .................................... I-27 I.12 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions ........................................................... I-27 I.13 52.236-13 Alt I Accident Prevention ................................................................... I-27 I.14 52.236-21 Alt II Specification and Drawings For Construction – Alternate II .... I-29 I.15 52.243-4 Changes ...................................................................................... I-30 I.16 52.246-17 Alt V Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature – Alternate V .. I-31 I.17 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses .............................................. I-33 I.18 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements--Department of the Interior......... I-34 I.19 1452.204-70 Release of Claims--Department of the Interior .......................... I-34 I.20 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of Interior............. I-34 I.21 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance -- Department of the Interior ...................... I-35 I.22 WBR 1452.223-80 Asbestos-Free Warranty............................................................. I-35 I.23 WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health -- Bureau of Reclamation ............................. I-36 I.24 WBR 1452.223-82 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace – Bureau of Reclamation ............................................................................... I-36 I.25 WBR 1452.228-84 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties – Bureau of Reclamation .............................................................. I-36 I.26 WBR 1452.231-81 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense – Bureau of Reclamation .............................................................. I-37 I.27 WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Alt III Work – Alternate III................................................................... I-39 I.28 WBR 1452.232-82 Other Invoice Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation ............. I-41 I.29 WBR 1452.233-81 Claims Accounting -- Bureau of Reclamation ........................... I-42 I.30 WBR 1452.236-8 Other Contracts (Deviation) ....................................................... I-42 I.31 WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation... I-42 I.32 WBR 1452.236-86 Instructions for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item – Multiple Schedules ................................. I-44 I.33 WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements Bureau of Reclamation ........................ I-44 I.34 WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals - Bureau of Reclamation ALT IV Alternate IV ............................................................................... I-60

PART III

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0001 Department of Labor General Decision: CO190003 ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0002 Standard Form 24 – Bid Bond ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0003 PIV Documentation

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0004 OF-306

PART IV

SECTION K -- REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination .......................K-2 K.2 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications ...............................K-3 K.3 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters ........................K-7

SECTION L -- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM) ...................................L-2 L.2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ..............L-3 L.3 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal .................................................L-4 L.4 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 ..............................................L-5 L.5 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIT) ..........................L-5 L.6 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language ........................L-6 L.7 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency ....................................L-6 L.8 52.215-1 Instruction to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition ...................L-6 L.9 52.216-1 Type of Contract .......................................................................L-11 L.10 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements – Secondary Site of the Work ........................................................................L-11 L.11 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction ....................L-11 L.12 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials ...................................................................................L-12 L.13 52.236-27 A1 Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I ......................................L-13 L.14 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction ..................................L-14 L.15 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions ........................................L-14 L.16 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of the Interior ............................................................................L-15 L.17 1452.233-2 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior ........................L-16 L.18 WBR 1452.215-80 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures – Bureau of Reclamation ..........................................................................L-17 L.19 WBR 1452.215-81 General Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation ..........L-20

L.20 WBR 1452.215-82 Technical Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation .......L-21 L.21 WBR 1452.215-83 Pricing Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation ...........L-24 L.22 WBR 1452.233-82 Notice of Proposed Partnering – Bureau of Reclamation .........L-26

SECTION M -- EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 WBR 1452.215-85 Evaluation Factors for Award – Quality Predominance – Bureau of Reclamation...................................M-2 M.2 WBR 1452.225-82 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations – Bureau of Reclamation ..........................................................................M-4

END OF CONTENTS

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(STANDARD FORM 1442)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040353031

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Jeremy Gillespie 406-247-7817

1x

140R6019R0004

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See Paragraph F.1.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

is not required.is, 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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

calendar days and complete it within 10 820 calendar days after receiving

a. Sealed offers in original and

______________________ 09/03/2019

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x

(See Paragraph L.20) copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _______ ______1500 _____ (hour) local time

______90______ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected .

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region - GP5000 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, Montana 59101

08/01/2019

Project Title: Mt. Elbert Rehabilitation, Unit 1 and Unit 2 Shaft Seal Replacements Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado.

Location of the Work: Mt. Elbert Power Plant 5583 Hwy 82 Twin Lakes, CO 81251

Set-Aside Information: N/A – Unrestricted Full and Open Competition

North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Estimated Magnitude: The magnitude of this project is estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00

Small Business Size Standard: $36.5 Million

This is a Request for Proposal procedures in accordance with FAR Part 15 - Contract by Negotiation, expected to result in a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

Proposals will be received at the Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Regional Office via email to jgillespie@usbr.gov. Hand-Carried proposals and express mail proposals will be received at the Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior Building, Acquisition Services, GP-5000, 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, Montana 59101. Individuals delivering proposals in person shall possess valid photo identification and allow adequate time to pass through on-site security.

Taxpayer Identification Number: ___________________________________

Data Universal Numbering System: _________________________________

Commercial and Government Entity Code: ___________________________

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 by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Gerri Voto-Braun

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish 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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

The Invoice Processing Platform https://www.ipp.gov

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140R6019R0004

00010 Mt. Elbert Rehabilitation Unit 1 and 2 Shaft Seal Replacements

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1 AU $_________ $________________

SECTION B Supplies or Services and Prices

(Price Schedule A CLINS A1 through A8, and Price Schedule B CLINS B1 through B8.)

SECTION B

THE SCHEDULE

Price Schedule B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Mt. Elbert Rehabilitation Unit 1 and 2 Shaft Seal Replacements

Fryingpan-Arkansas Project, Colorado

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedule.

(b) Offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) See the contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1.

(d) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

PRICE SCHEDULE A – UNIT 1

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

A1 WBR

1452.232-

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

A2 02 83 30 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Regulated Metals for Unit 1

For the lump sum of $

A3 48 13 12 Remove Unit 1 Shaft Sleeve For the lump sum of $

A4 48 13 12 Supply Unit 1 Shaft Sleeve For the lump sum of $

A5 48 13 12 Install Unit 1 Shaft Sleeve For the lump sum of $

A6 48 13 15 Remove Unit 1 Mechanical Seal

For the lump sum of $

A7 48 13 15 Supply Unit 1 Mechanical Seal

For the lump sum of $

A8 48 13 15 Install Unit 1 Mechanical Seal

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE A $_________________

Price Schedule B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE B – UNIT 2

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

B1 WBR

1452.232-81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

B2 02 83 30 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Regulated Metals for Unit 2

For the lump sum of $

B3 48 13 12 Remove Unit 2 Shaft Sleeve

For the lump sum of $

B4 48 13 12 Supply Unit 2 Shaft Sleeve

For the lump sum of $

B5 48 13 12 Install Unit 2 Shaft Sleeve

For the lump sum of $

B6 48 13 15 Remove Unit 2 Mechanical Seal

For the lump sum of $

B7 48 13 15 Supply Unit 2 Mechanical Seal

For the lump sum of $

B8 48 13 15 Install Unit 2 Mechanical Seal

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE B $_________________

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULES

1 Price Schedule A $

2 Price Schedule B $

Total $

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Work 01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Mount Elbert Powerplant is located approximately 20 miles south-southwest of Leadville, CO and 24 miles north-northwest of Buena Vista, CO via highways US-24 and

CO-82.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Provide and/or manufacture, test and commission replacement of existing shaft seals with mechanical shaft seals for Pump Generator Units 1 and 2 in the Mt. Elbert Pump Generating Plant.

B. Remove and dispose of existing Unit 1 packing box, Unit 2 mechanical seal, and associated hardware.

C. Provide and/or manufacture mechanical seals for both Units 1 and 2:

1. Provide and/or manufacture the mechanical seal to accommodate the same seal elements across both units.

2. Provide and/or manufacture the mechanical seal to attach to each unit’s unique headcover.

D. Provide and/or manufacture shaft sleeves for Unit 1 and Unit 2, if needed for selected method. The sleeve will not be designed and supplied if mechanical seal rotating equipment can be installed directly onto shaft.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time solicitation was issued.

Summary of Work 01 11 00 - 2

1.05 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 52

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3. PGP: Pump Generating Plant.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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END OF SECTION

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. Cleaning Manual-2012 Inspection and Cleaning Manual for

Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Technical memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05) 2012 Edition Available online at:

http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 10-1, Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Buildings and service areas including offices, shops, warehouses, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas, temporary roads, and haul routes.

3) Utilities including air, power, and water lines; fire hydrants; and compressor station.

4) First-aid and medical facilities.

5) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

6) Temporary fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with work http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 2 required under this contract. Include methods to mark work area limits, protect disturbed areas, and prevent erosion.

c. Do not damage roads.

d. Stay off of vegetation.

2. Submit revised drawings of changes in use of Government land made during design and erection stages or after use of Government land is in operation.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Refer to Section 01 14 12 – Work Restrictions and Limitations.

B. Access to equipment unloading zone via Forest Road 125 a paved, narrow two-lane road with multiple switchbacks. A full size tractor trailer can negotiate this road with care.

The road is maintained and plowed in the winter.

C. Hardware to be delivered to Level 6 within Mt. Elbert Power Generating Plant.

D. Mt. Elbert Pump Generating Plant will provide at least 400 square feet of floor space inside the building on Level 6 for staging materials, tools, and equipment. An additional 400 square feet of space on Level 2 will be available, provided the contractor keeps emergency egress paths clear. The contractor shall be held responsible for protecting the floor from damage at both locations.

E. Normal work hours at Mt. Elbert Pump Generating Plant are 6:30AM to 5:00PM Monday-Thursday, Federal Holidays excluded. The facility will support an alternate work schedule provided the contractor submits a request at least two weeks prior to going to the new work schedule. The facility will support contingency work schedules with at least two days advance notice.

F. Location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of construction facilities on Government land will be subject to approval of COR.

G. Do not interfere with work of other contractors or the Government in vicinity, or with reservations made by the Government for use of such land.

H. Housing for construction personnel will not be permitted on Government land, except housing for guards or watchmen as may be approved by COR.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 3

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 4

Unit 1 and 2 Shaft Seal Replacements Solicitation No.

Work Restrictions and Limitations

01 14 12 - 1

SECTION 01 14 12

WORK RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in Price Schedules for other items of work.

1.02 WORK RESTRICTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

A. Unit availability for field data collection:

1. Unit 1 is available for a period of four consecutive days between February 17, 2020 and April 17, 2020.

2. Unit 2 is available between February 17, 2020 and April 17, 2020.

B. Unit outages for shaft seal installation and commissioning:

1. Unit 1 – September 14, 2020 to November 13, 2020.

2. Unit 2 – February 15, 2020 to April 16, 2020.

C. Notify Reclamation before commissioning begins:

1. Do not begin Commissioning until maintenance and functional checks have been completed by Reclamation.

D. Government may be performing annual maintenance around shafts. Coordinate all work with COR.

E. The work hours are 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Work outside of these hours must be approved by the COR 72 hours in advance. The Contractor will only be allowed on site when an authorized Government representative (i.e., Government inspector) is present.

F. Material deliveries and removal of materials from jobsite shall be restricted to the hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Material deliveries and removal of materials outside of these hours must be approved by the COR 72 hours in advance.

Material deliveries and removal of materials from jobsite shall not be made on weekends and holidays.

G. Material deliveries require inspections by the Government before being allowed onsite.

Coordinate deliveries with COR 24 hours in advance to avoid unanticipated delays during deliveries.

H. Refer to Section 01 14 30 - Interruption of Service for details on requesting outages.

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Interruption of Service

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SECTION 01 14 30

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the Price Schedule for items of work for which interruption of services are required.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 30-1, Interruption of Service Request:

1. Area where work will be done (by number or other description).

2. Outline procedures for accomplishing work including:

a. Specific safety precautions to be taken.

b. Type and location of barricades.

c. Warning signs.

d. Protective grounds and devices to be used.

3. Commencement time of work.

4. Duration of work.

5. Number of personnel and their classification.

6. Description of equipment to be used.

7. Information indicating that required materials are on site or data indicating shipping dates of materials not on site.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate and schedule interruption of services with COR:

1. Coordinate work with Government operations.

2. No specific interruption of service request will be considered unless:

a. COR has reasonable assurance that materials and equipment required for work will be onsite.

b. Contractor will be prepared to perform work on date and during period of time requested for specific interruption of service.

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3. Allowable time and available interruption of service periods will govern interruption of service requests, work scheduling, onsite delivery of materials, and required drawings and data submittals.

4. Interruption of service scheduling will depend upon power demand requirements and related operating conditions.

a. Interruption of services may be scheduled during off-peak periods, nights, or weekends.

b. Government reserves right to schedule interruption of services for any period during 24-hour day, any day of week.

c. Contractor will be informed of type of interruption of services available and restrictions prior to start of construction.

B. When work cannot be performed during an approved interruption of service period, notify COR that interruption of service is not required.

C. Show construction interruption of services greater than 4 hours in construction schedule.

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Project Management and Coordination

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SECTION 01 31 19

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

2. If Contractor fails to attend a required meeting, an equitable adjustment will be made to the contract price.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, including revisions posted at:

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.

html

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals:

B. RSN 01 31 19-1, Pre-Design Meeting Notification:

1. Provide confirmation to COR regarding requested date and time of meeting and indicate who will be attending and affiliations.

2. Provide copies of preliminary layout drawings.

C. RSN 01 31 19-2, Design and Progress Review Meetings Notification:

1. Provide confirmation to COR regarding requested date and time of meeting and indicate who will be attending and affiliations.

2. Provide agenda and meeting minutes.

1.04 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. The following meetings are considered significant, but do not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of attending other meetings required by the specifications. The Preconstruction Conference described in clause at FAR52.236-26 is a separate meeting requirement from the meetings listed in this section.

1. Pre-Design Meeting:

a. Date: No later than 45 days after preconstruction meeting and prior to performing work on the required RSNs for the equipment.

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b. Via teleconference.

c. Meeting length: Not to exceed 8 hours.

d. Purpose: Review with Government personnel electrical and mechanical drawings, data, and technical requirements of specifications for the project.

e. Attendees: Responsible engineering representatives who fully comprehend the specifications with respect to technical requirements, equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design. Representatives shall include:

1) Project manager and project engineer from Contractor.

2) COR, project manager and project engineer.

3) One from prime mechanical subcontractor, if applicable.

4) One from prime electrical subcontractor, if applicable.

5) Contractor’s senior safety officer.

f. Within 30 calendar days after conclusion of pre-design meeting, Government will furnish Contractor a letter regarding items discussed at conference with enclosed copies of pertinent drawings and data marked with Government’s comments.

g. Provide following preliminary information at meeting:

1) Scope of work.

2) Proposed schedule.

3) Schedule of future Design and Progress Review Meetings.

Schedule meetings no more than 45 days apart. The Contractor shall furnish a schedule of design and progress meetings to COR for approval.

4) Shipping, delivery, storage, installation, and on site assembly procedures. Include and provide:

a) Name and qualifications of manufacturer’s engineer to be onsite, if applicable.

b) Considerations to address prevention of shipping damage.

5) Installation procedures in accordance with applicable specification sections and drawings.

6) Provide meeting minutes.

2. Design and Progress Review Meetings:

a. Via teleconference.

b. Meeting length: Not to exceed 4 hours.

c. Attendees: Responsible engineering representatives who fully comprehend the specifications with respect to technical requirements, 01 31 19 - 3 equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design. Representatives shall include:

1) Project manager and project engineer from Contractor.

2) COR, project manager, and project engineer from Reclamation.

3) One from prime electrical subcontractor, if applicable.

4) One from prime mechanical subcontractor, if applicable.

d. Purpose:

1) Review with Government personnel electrical and mechanical drawings, data, and technical requirements of specifications.

Schedule, Progress, and Coordination:

a) Review safety, progress made, schedule, project issues, submittals, Request for Information (RFI), and resolution necessary to meet specifications requirements.

b) Review dates that activities were started and completed, remaining duration, and percent complete.

c) Review submittals register, submittals currently in review and approval, and meeting submittals due dates or delivery time frames.

2) Discuss design and schedule.

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Construction Program

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CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in Price Schedules for other items of work.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule: The Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships and network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of the project.

B. Project Calendar(s): Cross reference of numerical work days with calendar days. The project calendar serves as the basis for the day/date conversion and assigns work days and non-workdays.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1. AGC Manual-04 Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

1. Furnish database files in format compatible with Oracle Primavera P6

Professional Project Management (release 6.2 or newer) or Microsoft Project (release 2010 or newer).

2. Furnish schedule and analysis data on thumbdrive.

3. Upon request, provide information and data used to develop and maintain the

Construction Program to the CO.

B. RSN 01 32 20-1, Baseline Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program/Schedule database.

b. Definition of project calendars.

c. Gantt chart (Bar chart) for project.

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d. Activity report including all logic constraints consisting of predecessors, successors, and constraint dates.

C. RSN 01 32 20-2, Updated Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program database with updated activity and milestone data.

b. Definition of project calendars if revised from baseline calendars.

c. Gantt chart for project.

d. Narrative report specifically stating status of project.

1) If negative float exists, cite specific actions and conditions which caused the "behind schedule" condition and provide proposed course of action to complete the project within the specified delivery time.

2) List of Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule stating the reason for the action taken and any unresolved issues relating to the Construction Program. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule which negatively impact any Government action which was initiated on the basis of the current schedule.

1.05 SCHEDULE

A. Develop, maintain, and use approved Construction Program to plan, monitor, report, and evaluate accomplishment of work.

B. Prepare construction schedules using Critical Path Method outlined in AGC Manual.

C. Failure to include any element of the work will not release Contractor from completing all required work under the contract.

D. Construction Program:

1. Prepare detailed activity network for accomplishing required work organized by work breakdown structure.

2. Prepare schedule based on required sequence and interdependence of activities.

3. Include work of subcontractors, Government interfaces, and contract milestones.

4. Include contract title, contract number, and Contractor's name on each sheet.

5. Adjust Construction Program/schedule for seasonal weather conditions.

6. Define activities to a level of detail resulting in their durations being no greater than 20 workdays unless otherwise accepted by CO.

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a. Durations for administrative activities (e.g., submittals and reviews, fabrication, manufacturing), or other specific activities identified in the contract will not be subject to the workday limitation.

7. Use durations in units of whole workdays.

8. Include activities for Government reviews and approvals of submittals that are critical to the project completion data.

9. Update schedule with changes directed by contract modifications or approved changes to sequencing.

E. Baseline Schedule:

1. Represents Contractor’s as-planned approach to accomplishing the work.

2. Include planned start and completion dates for features of work.

F. Updated Schedule:

1. Enter actual progress.

2. Assign a unique project file name for each schedule update.

G. Contract Change or Delay:

1. Submit a time impact evaluation within 14 days of contract change or delay, showing effects of change order or delay on the progress schedule.

2. Time extensions for performance will be considered only to the extent that the

Contractor’s current scheduled milestone dates exceed the contract milestone dates.

H. Float is not for the exclusive use by or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor.

I. If in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the CO.

1. The CO may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

2. Costs for actions required to improve progress will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.06 FAILURE TO COMPLY

A. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall be grounds for a determination by the CO that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the specified time.

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B. The CO may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

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Submittals

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in the price in Price Schedules for other items of work.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

B. Required Submittal Number (RSN): Identifies items to be submitted together as a complete submittal.

C. Submittals: Considered “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236- 21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-12 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and

Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-14 United States National CAD Standards, Version 6

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. In case of conflict between requirements of this section and requirements included elsewhere in these specifications, requirements included in the Section take precedence.

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

2. Label with contract number and title and RSN.

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

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b. Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number.

c. Date.

2. Reserve 3- by 3-inch space next to title block for review stamps.

3. Size: ANSI D size (22 inches by 34 inches).

4. Draw to scale using computer drafting.

a. In accordance with NIBS NCS.

b. Electronic file format: Compatible with AUTOCAD, Version 2015 or later.

c. Compile using “eTransmit” utility in AUTOCAD.

d. Government will provide electronic AutoCAD format template.

e. Title block and sheet format:

1) As shown on standard drawing 40-D-7102.

2) Government will supply template.

3) Government will supply specific title block information to be used.

f. Show as-built changes, including revision dates, made during installation.

Indicate changes by clouding.

D. Samples Submittals:

1. Label with complete manufacturer's product and color identification.

2. Include type and quantity of materials specified in the referenced section in each

“set” of samples.

3. Samples: Representative of product to be installed.

4. Label each sample, sample kit with contract number and title.

E. Product Data:

1. Mark manufacturer's data for commercial products or equipment, such as catalog cut sheets.

a. Identify manufacturer's name, type, model, size, and characteristics.

b. Illustrate that product or equipment meets requirements of specifications.

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will photocopy (no highlighter).

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

F. Certifications:

1. Certifications by a registered professional: Signed and sealed by registered professional.

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2. Manufacturer’s certifications: Signed by authorized representative of manufacturer.

1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submit only checked submittals. Submittals without evidence of Contractor's approval will be returned for resubmission.

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit sets specified in “Sets to be sent:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

1. Electronic submittals:

a. In Portable Document Format (PDF).

1) Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

2) 508 compliant.

3) RSNs having more than one requirement shall be bookmarked.

4) RSNs with requirements for files other than PDF (e.g. .XER, .PLF, .DWGs, etc.) shall be combined using WINZip.

b. Include RSN transmittal letter.

c. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) shall be encrypted using WINZip or Adobe Acrobat before transmitting electronically.

2. Submit electronic submittals via e-mail, CD/DVD, or thumb drive based on size:

a. The Government can receive e-mails up to 25 MB. However, e-mails over 10 MB should be considered extra-large. E-mailing of electronic submittals exceeding 10 MB should only occur after transmittal of extra-large size e-mail has been verified.

b. Address e-mail of electronic submittals less than extra-large size to:

1) sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov

c. Electronic submittals that are too large to e-mail shall be submitted on CD/DVD or thumb drive.

d. Submittals received after 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, shall be documented as received the next business day.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for each attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

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4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 7 days after receiving comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

5. Resubmittals shall be complete submittals without reference to the original submittal.

F. Submit each RSN under a separate transmittal letter. Multiple RSNs submitted under a single letter will be returned for resubmittal.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 28 days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when complete sets of materials…