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This document contains an amendment to a solicitation for roof and window replacement services at the Seminoe Powerplant in Wyoming. The amendment provides revised specifications and clarifies work restrictions.

The project involves replacing the roofing membrane and windows at the Seminoe Powerplant. Western Area Power Authority will perform separate work on the roof from July 1-31, 2021, so coordination will be required. Onsite construction must begin after August 1, 2021 and be completed by October 31, 2021, within daylight hours from Monday through Saturday. The specifications are revised for use of site, work restrictions, project management and coordination, and safety and health. Key requirements include land use and site rehabilitation plans, weekly coordination meetings, a job hazard analysis for each task, and a pandemic safety plan.

The solicitation number is 140R6020R0002 and is issued by the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation for the WYAO - SE PP ROOF AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT project. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of the amendment. The deadline for receipt of proposals remains October 28, 2020 at 2:00 PM Mountain Time.

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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

PAGE OF PAGES

6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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R60

Linda Melnick

SEMINOE POWERPLANT, SEMINOE POWERPLANT ROOF AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT, Kendrick Project, Wyoming

See attached for changes incorporated by this amendment.

Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Region Regional Office PO Box 36900 Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Region Regional Office 2021 4th Ave North Billings MT 59101

140R6020R0002

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08/31/2020

08/28/2020

Solicitation No. 140R6020R0002 Amendment 0001

Description of Changes: The following changes are hereby incorporated and made a part of this solicitation.

1. Remove Specification Section 01 14 10-Use of Site in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached revised Section 01 14 10-Use of Site.

2. Remove Specification Section 01 14 12-Work Restriction in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached revised Section 01 14 12-Work Restriction.

3. Remove Specification Section 01 31 19-Project Management and Coordination in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached revised Section 01 31 19-Project Management and Coordination.

4. Remove Specification Section 01 35 20-Safety and Health in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached revised Section 01 35 20-Safety and Health.

5. Remove Specification Section 01 42 10-Reference Standards in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached revised Section 01 42 10-Reference Standards.

Receipt of Proposals: The hour and date for receipt of proposals remain the same: October 28, 2020 at 1400 MT (2 PM MT).

Acknowledgement: See Block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The Government must receive the acknowledgement at the place designated for receipt of bids (See Block 10 of the Standard Form 1442).

Third Party: If you have given a copy of the solicitation to someone else, please forward this amendment accordingly.

Seminoe Powerplant Amendment No. 001 Seminoe Powerplant Roof and Window Replacement Solicitation No. 140R6020R0002

Use of Site

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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(s) 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 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 protect, and repair if damaged, existing improvements and utilities at or near jobsite.

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

Use of Site

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c. Describe methods for removing temporary structures and facilities, cleanup, and rehabilitating site after completion of construction activities.

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. Government land as shown on drawings may be used for required construction facilities.

B. When private land is used for construction facilities, or other construction purposes, make necessary arrangements associated with use of private land.

C. 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.

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

E. Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) will be performing work on top of Seminoe Roof anticipated for July 1 to July 31, 2021. Coordination of work prior to August 1, 2021 may be performed at the discretion of the COR and WAPA.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 RESTORATION

A. Restore Contractor use areas to pre-construction condition.

END OF SECTION

Work Restrictions

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SECTION 01 14 12

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in Price Schedule(s) for other items of work.

1.02 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Onsite construction shall commence on or after August 1, 2021 and shall be completed by October 31, 2021. Western Area Power Authority (WAPA) will be performing work on top of Seminoe Roof anticipated for July 1 to July 31, 2021. Coordination of work prior to August 1, 2021 may be performed at the discretion of the COR and WAPA.

1. Submittals and onsite delivery of materials shall be completed and approved prior to onsite construction.

2. The roof top substation will be de-energized during the roofing replacement portion of the project except for the 2400-Volt line from Seminoe Powerplant to Seminoe Camp.

B. Working hours are daylight to sunset, Monday through Saturday.

C. Contractor shall request in writing, additional working hours or night work within a single shift at least 7 days prior to need, from the COR.

D. Contractor shall request in writing, additional full shifts at least 21 days prior to need, from the COR.

E. Contractor access inside the powerplant and powerplant roof will require Contractor personnel be escorted by the Reclamation’s On-site Government Representative (OGR), or COR. Arrangements can be made with the CO.

F. The existing access to the powerplant roof is via a stairway within the powerplant.

Alternate access to the roof by the Contractor shall be submitted and approved by the COR. The Contractor will not be allowed to restrict current access points into powerplant.

G. If the Contractor uses a suspended scaffold (two-point {swing stage}), the Contractor shall fully complete the repair work on the glass block masonry wall or other work requiring suspended scaffolding prior to beginning work to place new membrane roofing materials.

Work Restrictions

Revised 01 14 12 - 2

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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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.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)

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

https://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, Weekly Coordination Meeting Documentation:

1. Provide agenda

2. 3-week look-ahead schedule covering the following as applicable:

a. Design review items and tasks.

b. Shop fabrication review items and tasks.

c. Construction review items and tasks.

3. Work completed to date.

4. Meeting minutes from the previous weekly coordination meeting to include the following:

a. Include date, time, and list of attendees.

b. Summary of topics discussed.

c. List of action items including the following:

1) Description of action item.

2) Responsible party.

3) Date to be completed.

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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 FAR 52.236-26 is a separate meeting requirement from the meetings listed in this section. WAPA will be performing work on top of Seminoe Roof anticipated for July 1 to 31, 2021. Coordination of work prior to August 1, 2020 may be performed at the discretion of the COR and WAPA.

1. Weekly Coordination Meetings:

a. Attendees as required:

1) Contractor’s Project manager, project engineer, superintendent, and Quality Control Supervisor, and any pertinent subcontractors.

2) Responsible engineering representatives who fully comprehend the specifications with respect to technical requirements, equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design.

3) COR, project manager, project engineer, safety personnel, and other required Reclamation staff.

b. Purpose:

1) Review 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.

d) Provide 3-week look-ahead schedule at least 3 federal working days before start of meeting.

e) Review as-built drawings.

f) Provide meeting minutes from the previous weekly meeting.

2) Discuss design and schedule.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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Safety and Health

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include the cost of complying with this section in the prices offered in the Price

Schedule(s) for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR):

1. RSHS- Reclamation Safety and Health Standards including revisions posted.

a. Available on the internet at:

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

2. FIST 1-1 (2018) Hazardous Energy Control Program:

a. Available on the internet at: www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html.

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA):

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

2. 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

3. Available on the Internet at www.osha.gov.

C. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Threshold Limit Values (TLVs):

1. Available at www.acgih.org.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 35 20-1, Safety Program:

1. Submit a comprehensive, job-specific safety and health program in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals and in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.3 of the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) and these specifications.

2. Cover aspects of onsite and applicable off-site operations and activities associated with this contract.

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html http://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.acgih.org/

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3. Follow the outline in Appendix B of the RSHS.

4. The Safety Program will not be accepted for review by the COR unless it addresses, in order, lettered and numbered per Appendix B of the RSHS, a comprehensive narrative for each applicable item in the outline and program elements contained in these specifications.

5. Generic company safety programs are not acceptable. The Safety Program must be site specific for this contract.

6. The Contractor’s Safety Program must be submitted and accepted by Reclamation prior to commencing on-site work, including mobilization.

7. The Safety Program Statement of Responsibility must state that “the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work will be in compliance with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards and these specifications.”

8. The Safety and Health Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following program elements:

a. Emergency Action Plan

1) Detail coordination plan for outside emergency services including response time and a site visit where a rescue requires special capabilities or equipment.

2) This plan shall address detailed emergency contacts and procedures to be used during an on-site emergency.

b. Hazardous Energy Control (lockout/tagout)

1) Include the contractor’s written Hazardous Energy Control

Program (HECP).

2) Comply with facility HECP procedures and coordinate activities with Reclamation staff.

c. Electrical Safety

1) Include safe work procedures at the site, electrically qualified persons, grounding techniques, use of mobile generators, construction lighting, power tool safety, and use of personal protective equipment.

d. Hot Work and Fire Prevention

1) Include a plan to address hazards associated with hot work.

2) Include list of workplace fire hazards, potential ignition sources, safe work procedures, engineering controls and equipment to be used to prevent fires during the hot work process.

e. Job Hazard Analysis

1) Provide a list of proposed JHA’s in the Safety Program for each anticipated work task.

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2) A detailed JHA shall be completed on-site prior to starting each work task. Work will not begin on the phase of the work until a JHA is acceptable to the On-site Government Representative.

3) Activities involving hazardous materials shall have the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet(s) attached to the JHA.

f. Hearing Conservation

1) Include a task- and site-specific hearing conservation plan.

2) Identify the type of hearing protection and verify that workers are in a Hearing Conservation Program.

g. Crane, Hoisting and Rigging Safety

1) Include operator and rigging safety, materials handling, signaling and communication procedures.

2) All operators shall be qualified through formal training, testing, and demonstrated proficiency. Riggers and Signalpersons shall be qualified in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.

3) Reclamation requires an on-site verified load test in accordance with RSHS Appendix F prior to use of cranes.

h. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1) Include a detailed plan for each task that specifies which personal protective equipment shall be used for all construction activities.

2) The employer must ensure that the PPE is verified by the manufacturer for the intended use and protection.

3) Provide appropriate PPE at no cost to the employees

i. Hazard Communication

1) Include a written Hazard Communication plan.

2) The safety and health practices, procedures, and protective equipment used for new and existing products shall be based upon the health hazards identified in the SDS.

j. Fall Protection and Prevention

1) Detail safe work procedures, training and engineering controls for work in elevated areas where employees are exposed to a fall.

2) The Contractor shall use engineered fall protection systems, fall restraint, and/or fall arrest systems for work in elevated areas.

Warning line and safety monitoring systems are not permitted.

k. Suspended Scaffold:

1) Include a plan for suspended scaffold work activities including:

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a) Types and location of anchorage;

b) Design capacity of outriggers, suspension ropes and hoists;

c) Description on method craftsmen access scaffolding;

d) Use of fall protection;

e) Personnel and competent person training.

l. Scaffolding Safety and Design

1) Include a scaffolding plan indicating what type of scaffolding will be used at the site and provide drawings, design specifications, manufacturer information, fall protection procedures and falling object protection.

2) Prepared or reviewed and signed by a qualified Professional Engineer (P.E.) except when manufactured systems and standard designs are used.

m. Protection Against Drowning

1) The safety program shall include a plan to minimize the hazards associated with working adjacent to water.

n. Pandemic

1) Concept of Operations.

a) Plans should consider and address the level(s) of risk associated with various worksites and job tasks workers perform at those sites.

b) Elements of the plan are activated in stages based on the location, duration, and severity of the pandemic.

c) Develop a contingency plan of Mission Essential Functions, Essential Supporting Activities, that must continue or be augmented in the event of an outbreak.

2) Strategies.

a) Implement guidance from federal, state, local, tribal, and/or territorial health agencies, and consider how to incorporate those recommendations and resources into workplace-specific plans.

b) Identify and prioritize the role of each organizational element and associated functions or operations in terms of “essential” and “non-essential,” in the event a severe pandemic preempts the ability to sustain normal operations.

i. Under these conditions, non-essential operations should be suspended, and the focus shifted to the conduct of essential operations with the available workforce.

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c) Develop mechanisms for 1) tracking the cause of employee absences and 2) tracing the workplace contacts of employees with confirmed cases.

d) Develop and implement tracking and screening of all workers for symptoms. Follow CDC guidance.

3) Preventive Measures.

a) Promote frequent and thorough hand washing, including by providing workers, customers, and worksite visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and running water are not immediately available, provide alcohol-based hand rubs containing at least 60% alcohol.

b) Schedule and maintain regular housekeeping practices, including routine cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment, and other elements of the work environment.

c) Develop a list of employees performing high and medium exposure risk occupations that might be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or prioritization to receive medical countermeasures/anti-virals (e.g. anti-viral medication).

d) Develop strategies to implement “social distancing” (i.e., no face-to-face interpersonal contact) in the workplace.

e) Develop flexible pandemic flu attendance and sick-leave policies. Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick.

f) Design flexible working hours or possible staggered shift schedule.

4) Prompt Identification and Isolation of Sick People.

a) Implement training to inform and encourage employees to self-monitor for signs and symptoms if they suspect possible exposure.

b) Develop policies and procedures for employees to report when they are sick or experiencing symptoms.

c) Develop policies and procedures for immediately isolating people who have signs and/or symptoms, and train workers to implement them.

5) Return to work.

a) All employees infected shall provide documentation of medical clearance or show clearance of symptoms plus waiting period for COR approval.

b) Follow CDC guidelines.

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6) Hierarchy of Controls.

a) Develop controls that are equivalent to the level of exposure risk occupation (Low, Medium, High)

i. Engineering Controls (barriers, ventilation, etc.)

ii. Administrative Controls (Social distancing, scheduling)

iii. Personal Protective Equipment (respirators, gloves, etc.)

9. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that Subcontractors comply with the requirements set forth in these specifications, the regulatory standards and the industry standards incorporated by reference in the RSHS and OSHA standards.

C. RSN 01 35 20-2, Monthly Accident Summary Report:

1. Form 7-2218 or other acceptable form in accordance with paragraph 3.8 of RSHS.

2. Submit on the first day of every month.

D. RSN 01 35 20-3, Respirator User Documentation:

1. Submit documentation of medical qualifications less than 12 months old for all respirator users at the site.

2. Submit results of fit tests less than 12 months old for all users of tight fitting negative pressure respirators at the site.

E. RSN 01 35 20-4, Crane Operation Certificates:

1. Qualifications for all riggers and signalpersons.

2. Crane Operator Qualifications:

a. Certifications for all crane and hoist operators.

b. Medical Qualifications to operate a crane in accordance with RSHS

Section 19.5.

c. Annual crane inspection certifications. Inspected by a third party qualified crane inspector.

F. RSN 01 35 20-5, Exposure Assessment Form (if applicable):

1. Completed by a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or Certified Safety

Professional (CSP).

2. Available at http://www.usbr.gov/pn/forms/ro-351.pdf.

G. RSN 01 35 20-6, Other Training Certificates:

1. First Aid/CPR certifications for on-site foremen and/or safety personnel.

2. Proof of fall protection and prevention training for employees who work in elevated areas.

http://www.usbr.gov/pn/forms/ro-351.pdf

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3. Proof of Lockout/tagout training for all employees who will work in any area protected by lockout/tagout and hazardous energy control procedures.

4. Rope-Supported Work training certificates for Contractor rope team. Training shall be in accordance with RSHS Section 16.

5. Training certifications and experience for scaffolding competent person.

1.04 SAFETY AND HEALTH

A. Comply with ACGIH, RSHS, OSHA, local safety programs, and any other referenced safety and health standards or industry standards (the most stringent will apply). Perform work in accordance with the specific safety program elements and referenced standards.

B. Provide and maintain a work environment and procedures that will:

1. Safeguard the public, Government personnel, and Contractor employees from

Contractor operations and activities that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety.

C. Comply specifically with all requirements contained in RSHS Section 3-Contractor Requirements.

D. Do not begin on-site work, including mobilization, until the COR accepts the Safety Program.

E. Investigate and report all accidents, incidents and near misses in accordance with RSHS Section 3.7.

F. When the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly correct a compliance directive, the Contracting Officer may issue an order to stop all or any part of the work.

1. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued.

2. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time or to claim for damage or to additional compensation by reason of ether the directive or the stop order.

3. Failure of the Contracting Officer to order discontinuance of any or all of the

Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

G. Disputes regarding safety and health issues will be settled in accordance with RSHS Section 3.

H. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing medical and emergency assistance in a timely manner that is consistent with recognized emergency protocols.

1. In instances where local emergency responders are not readily available, the responsibility to provide emergency services shall default back to the Contractor.

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I. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that Subcontractors comply with the requirements set forth in this specification, written programs, the regulatory standards and the industry standards incorporated by reference in the RSHS and OSHA standards.

J. Where there is conflict between the standards, the more stringent or restrictive shall be utilized.

K. The Contractor shall fully participate in the Contractor Safety Program Review meeting, according to RSHS Section 3.4.1. The Contractor Safety Program Review meeting will take place before the start of construction.

1. Include subcontractor management representatives.

2. The Safety Personnel shall be present, in order to discuss in detail the Safety

Program and Plans.

3. The COR, the Contractor's principal on-site representative, and designated members of respective staffs must participate in the scheduled monthly Joint Safety Policy Meeting (JSPM) according to RSHS Section 3.4.2.

L. The minimum work crew at any time on the construction site shall consist of no less than two people.

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