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SPECIFICATIONS

(For Construction Contract)

Solicitation Number W9128F23R0002

PH1 DT Stoplog Replacement Fort Peck Dam, MT

March 2023

US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District

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PH1 Draft Tube Stoplog Replacement, Fort Peck Dam, MT FP84

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 12 00 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

01 22 00.00 26 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 00.24 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 39.00 24 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS

02 83 00 LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION

DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS

05 56 09.00 26 SEALS

05 59 13.01 26 FABRICATION OF HYDRAULIC STEEL STRUCTURES

DI VI SI ON 09 - FI NI SHES

09 97 02.13 26 PAINTING - HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

DI VI SI ON 41 - MATERI AL PROCESSI NG AND HANDLI NG EQUI PMENT

41 22 13.75 26 NEW LIFTING BEAM

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

1.1.2 Scope of work

1.1.3 Location

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.3 EXISTING WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes the replacement of the draft tube stoplogs and lifting beam at Fort Peck Dam, Powerhouse #1. The 115 kV line will require an outage before a mobile crane is used to move stoplogs to he stoplog slots.

The work also includes replacing the dogging devices in each stoplog slot.

1.1.2 Scope of work

The following is a list of the major items of work included in this Contract. All of the items listed here in greater detail throughout the rest of the technical sections. The work includes, but is not limited to:

a. Fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and testing of four

(4) sets of new draft tube stoplogs..

b. Detailed design, fabrication, painting, delivery, installation, and testing of one (1) new draft tube stoplog lifting beam.

c. Removal and disposal of four (4) sets of existing draft tube stoplogs.

d. Removal and disposal of one (1) existing draft tube stoplog lifting beam.

e. Removal and replacement of draft tube stoplog dogging devices.

1.1.3 Location

The work is located at the Ft. Peck Powerhouse #1, located in northeast Montana, near the town of Glasgow.

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, roadway, parking lots, corridors, and stairways.

1.3 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

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b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 12 00

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

1.4 CARE OF WATER

1.5 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1.6 ACCESS ROADS AND HAUL ROADS

1.6.1 Access Roads

1.7 PUBLIC ROADS

1.7.1 State and Federal Highways

1.7.2 State and Local Public Roads

1.8 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

1.9 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

1.10 SUBMITTALS

1.11 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

1.13 USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

1.13.1 Gantry Crane Operation

1.13.2 Working Hours

1.14 PORTABLE TOILETS

1.15 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work covered in this section is outlined as a statement of construction requirements common to all the work. Specific requirements for materials and installations are provided under the Technical Sections herewith. No claims for extras shall be made on account of items presumed to have been omitted from this section.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

The Contractor will be assigned working areas or working right-of-way limits for use in the prosecution of work under this contract, subject to the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Operations and Storage Areas."

1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the work area from damage and upon completion of the work shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when the work started. All work, storage of materials, and construction plant shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. Prior to construction operations, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer's representative to determine the proximity of any possible under-ground obstructions, pipe or equipment which could be damaged as a result of construction operations.

Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the locations are otherwise made known to the Contractor shall be protected from damage, and if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing utility lines that are not shown or the locations of which have not been made known to the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review the information and discuss with the Contractor how to proceed. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of structures from any structural damage during the construction operations. Roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work or if damaged shall be repaired with equal materials at no additional expense to the Government. At all times the plant and work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste or surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the construction areas.

1.4 CARE OF WATER

Full responsibility for care of water shall be borne by the Contractor until completion of work under this contract. The Contractor shall provide the materials and equipment and perform all work necessary to facilitate construction and to protect the work from damage by water. The Contractor shall make the needed investigations and determinations of conditions, both existing and anticipated concerning care of water. Plans

SECTION 01 12 00 Page 2 for care of water are subject to approval by the Contracting Officer prior to construction. Facilities shall be removed upon completion of the work.

1.5 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

All buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition with strict observance of the rules of sanitation, safety and order as may be established by the Contracting Officer. Prior to final payment under the contract, all buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor for the Contractor's use shall be removed from the site by the Contractor.

1.6 ACCESS ROADS AND HAUL ROADS

1.6.1 Access Roads

Access roads as required for the prosecution of the work shall be maintained (including sprinkling for dust control, safety personnel, and traffic control) within the work areas assigned to the Contractor.

Consideration shall be given to the avoidance of interference with others, safety and frequency of traffic, subject to review and approval prior to construction. Access road areas shall be restored to their original or suitable condition upon completion of this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of damage to existing roads caused by the Contractor's operation.

1.7 PUBLIC ROADS

1.7.1 State and Federal Highways

Where the Contractor hauls across or on State or Federal highways, the Contractor shall enter into all agreements with the State Highway Commission and shall comply with any restrictions they may impose relative to load limits, care of traffic and cleanup. Such agreements shall clearly relieve the Government of any responsibility for damages resulting from hauling across or on State highways. Copies of such agreements shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer before the Contractor begins hauling on these highways.

1.7.2 State and Local Public Roads

(a) Load Limits:

The MontanaDepartment of Transportation and local County Road Commissions restrict the load weights of haul vehicles using highways and county roads during the spring thaw period. The load restrictions are usually imposed from 1 April through June depending on actual weather conditions.

(b) Hauling Regulations:

Prior to start of hauling operations on public roads, the Contractor shall furnish evidence to the Contracting Officer that an agreement has been consummated with State and County officials on the use of public roads and bridges. Such agreements shall clearly relieve the Government of any responsibility for damage resulting from hauling across or on these roads.

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1.8 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate work with that of the State and others (public and private) working in the area during the life of this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate work with others to avoid undue interference and shall conduct operations, other than approved required access, within the limits of the assigned construction area or construction right-of-way limits. The Contractor shall cooperate with others as necessary in the interest of timely completion of all work and in the event of disagreement the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final.

1.9 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

The Contractor's employees shall not open, close or tamper with switches, valves or control devices for existing installed equipment. Only Government operating personnel will be authorized to open or close existing switches, valves and control devices to enable the Contractor to make connections or modifications to existing equipment. Work shall be coordinated and scheduled to reduce the "Outage" time of operating equipment or systems to a minimum. Work in the proximity of exposed energized equipment such as in the switchyard or work involving connections to existing energized or operating equipment or systems shall be performed only under the Safe Clearance Procedures. The Contractor will be instructed by the Contracting Officer in the proper procedure for requesting clearances. Only qualified supervisory personnel will be permitted to request clearances. Requests for outages must be submitted a minimum of 21 days prior to the requested date of the outage start.

Scheduling of "Outage" will be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer.

Leak testing will need to be performed when a crane operator is available to move the bulkheads. The crane operators will only be available Mondays through Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm.

1.10 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Proposed Methods of Operation; G-AO

Construction Right-of-Way

(Right-of-Way Agreements)

State and Federal Highways

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(Agreements for hauling on highways)

State and Local Public Roads

(Agreements for hauling on roads)

Temporary Traffic Control (TTC); G, AO

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Care of Water; G-AO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Warranty of Construction

(List of warranties with copy of each)

1.11 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of--

(1) The Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor's expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and

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(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor's warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government's rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud. (FAR 52.246-21)

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

The Contractor is responsible for arranging telephone/Internet service for the Contractor's trailer through the local telephone company.

1.13 USE OF GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

1.13.1 Gantry Crane Operation

Government personnel only will operate the gantry crane. The Contractor will be responsible for furnishing and performing all rigging for all lifts. The Government must inspect and approve all rigging prior to performing the lift. The Contractor will be responsible for all off-loading, movement, and loading of required construction equipment.

Equipment will be lowered to and from the working level with the gantry crane.

1.13.2 Working Hours

The Contractor shall properly prepare and plan all lifts such that Government operators are required for a minimum number of occasions. Use of the crane will only be during normal Government working hours. A crane operator will not be furnished on a standby basis. The Contractor shall coordinate with the powerplant superintendent , in writing 24 hours in advance, the need for a crane operator. The Government will operate the crane during the normal daytime working hours of 7:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday thru Thursday . {If operation after hours is required, the Contractor shall make arrangements for payment to the Government (see paragraph below).}

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1.14 PORTABLE TOILETS

Toilet facilities will not be available for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilets for use by the Contractor's staff . Toilet(s) shall be placed at the location directed by the Contracting Officer. To prevent overturning by high winds, all portable toilets shall be anchored down.

1.15 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours from 0630 to 1700 hrs Monday through Friday, excluding any federally recognized holidays or observance days. The Contractor shall plan all work accordingly. These hours will be strictly adhered to unless the Government determines work outside this time is beneficial to the Government or a bilateral modification for extended working hours is executed.

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If the wage determination has a discrepancy with the above list of observed Federal holidays, then the wage determination takes precedence.

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

1.3 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.4.1 CLIN 0001: Mobilization and Demobilization

1.4.2 CLIN 0002: Fabrication of New Draft Tube Stoplogs

1.4.3 CLIN 0003: Design and Fabricate New Lifting Beam

1.4.4 CLIN 0004: Delivery of New Stoplogs and Lifting Beam

1.4.5 CLIN 0005: Removal and Disposal of Existing Stoplogs and

Lifting Beam

1.4.6 CLIN 0006: Installation and Testing of New Stoplogs

1.4.7 CLIN 0007: Installation and Testing of New Lifting Beam

1.4.8 CLIN 0008: Replacement of Dogging Devices

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PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

a. In each instance, the Contract price for an item will constitute full compensation as herein specified, as shown, or as otherwise approved. The Contract price and payment will also constitute full compensation for all work incidental to completion of the item, unless such work is otherwise specifically mentioned for separate payment under another line item. In the event any work is required by the specifications Sections or by the Drawings and not specifically mentioned in the measurement and payment paragraphs, separate or direct payment will not be made and all costs thereof are incidental to the work and included in the Contract prices and payments for all items listed in the price schedule. Payment for work activities involving lead based paint will be incidental to the related Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

b. As stated in Section 00 72 00 Contract Clause 52.236-21, SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION, the word "provided" shall be understood to mean "provide complete in place," that is "furnished and installed," when used in this Section or elsewhere in the technical Sections.

1.2 UNIT PRICE PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this Contract on which the Contract unit price payments will be made are listed in Section 00 10 00, PRICE SCHEDULE, and described below. The unit price and payment made for each item listed will constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment; performing all associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, commissioning, preparation of working as-built drawing redlines, O&M manuals, tests and reports, meeting safety requirements; and for performing all work required for each of the unit price items.

1.3 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this Contract for which Contract job payments will be made are listed in Section 00 10 00, PRICE SCHEDULE, and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job item, must be included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job price and payment made for each item listed will constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment;

performing all associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, commissioning, preparation of working as-built drawing redlines, O&M manuals, tests and reports, meeting safety requirements; and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided. Provide a schedule of values for job items prior to the first pay request. Update with each subsequent payment request.

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MANDATORY I TEMS

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.4.1 CLIN 0001: Mobilization and Demobilization

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job for mobilizing and demobilizing all plant, equipment, fuel, supplies, materials, and personnel to and from Fort Peck Powerhouse. This CLIN applies to the Prime Contractor and all subcontractor mobilization and demobilization.

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0001 at a rate of 60 percent for mobilization and 40 percent for demobilization as defined in Contract Clause 252.236-7004, PAYMENT FOR

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION (DEC 1991).

1.4.2 CLIN 0002: Fabrication of New Draft Tube Stoplogs

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job payment for fabrication and painting of four completed Draft Tube Stoplog sets (one top and one bottom stoplog forms one complete set).

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0002, as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to; fabrication, painting, installation of seals, and shop dimensional testing of the Draft Tube Stoplogs, complete, as specified and approved.

1.4.3 CLIN 0003: Design and Fabricate New Lifting Beam

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job payment for design and fabrication of one new lifting beam.

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0003, as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to; design, fabrication, painting, shop testing, and other requirements as specified 41 22 13.75 26 NEW LIFTING BEAM, complete, as specified and approved.

1.4.4 CLIN 0004: Delivery of New Stoplogs and Lifting Beam

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job payment for delivery of completed draft tube stoplogs and lifting beam.

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0004 as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to; transportation to Fort Peck Powerhouse, complete, as specified and approved.

1.4.5 CLIN 0005: Removal and Disposal of Existing Stoplogs and Lifting Beam

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job item for removal and disposal of existing draft tube stoplogs and lifting beam.

b. Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0005 as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to;

removal from Fort Peck Powerhouse 1 tailrace deck, and proper disposal, complete, as specified and approved.

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1.4.6 CLIN 0006: Installation and Testing of New Stoplogs

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job payment for installation and functionality testing of four completed draft tube stoplog sets.

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0006 as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to; removal from delivery transportation, installation of the stoplogs into the slot on the Fort Peck Powerhouse 1 tailrace deck, and functionality testing, complete, as specified and approved.

1.4.7 CLIN 0007: Installation and Testing of New Lifting Beam

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job payment for installation and functionality testing of completed lifting beam.

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0007 as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to; removal from delivery transportation, installation of the lifting beam onto the Fort Peck Powerhouse 1 tailrace deck, and field testing, complete, as specified and approved.

1.4.8 CLIN 0008: Replacement of Dogging Devices

a. Measurement: Measurement will be made as a job item for providing all equipment, operations, labor, materials, parts, and incidentals for removal of six pairs of existing dogging devices and installation of six pairs of new dogging devices (12 total).

b. Payment: Payment will be made in the Contract amount under CLIN 0008 as a job for all work required. This includes, but is not limited to; establishing access to each dogging device, removal and disposal of existing devices, and fabrication, installation, and painting of new dogging devices, complete, as specified and approved.

OPTI ONAL I TEMS

Optional CLINs - Exercise of options. The Government may require the delivery of and/or work for the numbered line item(s) identified in the Pricing Schedule as an "Optional" item. The quantities for these items may be increased or decreased or the item(s) may not be used at all, at the discretion of the Government. The Government may exercise an option by written notice to the Contractor commencing from the date of contract award through the date the contract is closed, unless otherwise specified herein. If an option is exercised, the contract completion date will not be extended, however, with mutual agreement, the schedule of work may be modified.

There are no optional items in this Contract.

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OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

1.2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING

CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS STATUTE CERTIFIED LABOR

PAYROLLS

1.3 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

1.5 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1.6 COMPUTING COMPLETION DATES FOR NON-WORK PERIOD

1.7 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.7.1 SETS FURNISHED

1.7.2 DISTRIBUTION

1.7.3 NOTIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES

1.7.4 OMISSIONS

1.8 SUBMITTALS

1.9 PAYMENT

1.9.1 PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

1.9.2 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFFSITE

1.10 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.11 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

1.12 INSURANCE REQUIRED

1.13 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC)

1.14 NONDOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

1.15 DAILY WORK SCHEDULES AND WEEKLY COORDINATION MEETINGS

1.16 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.17 PARTNERING

1.18 PROFIT

1.19 LABOR CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1.20 DRAWING SCALES

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PART 1 GENERAL

Attachments:

1.1 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

In accordance with FAR 31.105(d)(2)(i)(b), for the predetermined schedule of construction equipment use rates, use Engineer Pamphlet (EP) 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule. Copies of each regional schedule may be obtained through the following internet site:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Pamphlets/ on pages 10 and 11 of 13.

1.2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING

CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS STATUTE CERTIFIED LABOR PAYROLLS

a. Use a commercially-available electronic system to process and submit certified payrolls electronically to the Government. The requirements for preparing, processing and providing certified labor payrolls are established by the Wage Rate Requirements statute.

b. Obtain and provide for all access, licenses, and other services required to provide for receipt, processing, certifying, electronically transmitting to the Government, and storing weekly payrolls and other data required for the Contractor to comply with the Wage Rate Requirements statute. Use the electronic payroll service to prepare, process, and maintain the relevant payrolls and basic records during all work under this construction contract. The electronic payroll service must be capable of preserving these payrolls and related basic records for the required three years after contract completion. Obtain and provide electronic system access to the Government, as required to comply with the Wage Rate Requirements over the duration of the construction contract.

c. The Contractor's provision and use of an electronic payroll processing system must meet the following basic functional criteria:

(1) commercially available;

(2) compliant with appropriate Wage Rate Requirements statute payroll provisions in the FAR;

(3) able to accommodate the required numbers of employees and subcontractors planned to be employed under the contract;

(4) capable of producing an Excel spreadsheet-compatible electronic output of weekly payroll records for export into an Excel spreadsheet to be

SECTION 01 30 00.24 Page 2 imported into the contractor's mode of Resident Management System 3.0;

(5) demonstrated security of data and data entry rights;

(6) ability to produce Contractor-certified electronic versions of weekly payroll data;

(7) ability to identify erroneous entries and track the data/time of all versions of the certified Wage Rate Requirements statute payrolls submitted to the government over the life of the contract;

(8) capable of generating a durable record copy in a Compact Disc (CD) or Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and Portable Document Format (PDF) file record of data from the system database at the end of the contract closeout. This durable record copy of data from the electronic payroll processing system must be provided to the Government during contract closeout.

d. All Contractor-incurred costs related to the Contractor's provision and use of an electronic payroll processing service must be included in the Contractor's price for the overall work under the contract. The costs for compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements statute by using electronic payroll processing services must not be a separately bid or reimbursed item under this contract.

1.3 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

(VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.1502(e) for the requirements on past performance evaluations for construction contracts.

For construction contracts valued at or above $750,000.00, including all modifications, the USACE will evaluate Contractor's performance using the web-based Contractors Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

After the USACE drafts an evaluation (interim or final), the Contractor will have the opportunity to access, review, comment and either concur or non-concur with the evaluation in the CPARS system for a period of 60

SECTION 01 30 00.24 Page 3 days. Access to the CPARS system requires either specific software called PKI certification (recommended method) or a username and password. The PKI certification is a Department of Defense recommendation and to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and may be purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor. Current information about the PKI certification process and contacting vendors can be found on the web site: https://www.cpars.gov .

1.5 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1. AT Level I Training

All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days prior to mobilization. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion and memo listing names of each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee who took the training on the date listed on the submitted certificate, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel (submittal: AT Level I Training Sign In Sheets). Any following trainings documented via memo shall require at least one formal certificate matching the dates listed on the memo. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html.

2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

2.1 Submit a complete, updated and signed, list of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel, including their titles and intended working hours, who will be working on site prior to start of work. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur. (SUBMITTAL

FIO)

2.2 Personnel Risk Assessment

A minimum of seven days prior to engaging in work submit, to the CO or Project POC, a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. The Contractor employee will only be allowed authorized unescorted physical access after the PRA is shown to and approved by the Government.

2.3 Authorized Unescorted Access Requirements

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Perform a Personnel Risk Assessment (PRA) on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. Costs associated with the execution of the PRA shall be at the expense of the Contractor. The content of the PRA is defined by the requirements as follows:

a. Criminal Check - Obtain a criminal background check, completed within the last seven years (assuming continuous employment, otherwise a new one must be accomplished), on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. A minimum of a 7-year criminal background check with the state patrol office shall be performed from all states of residence and employment, for the past seven years. The Project Security Officer through the Contracting Officer will approve, disapprove, or revoke authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite as a result of the seven-year background check.

b. Identity Verification - Contractor employees shall provide positive verification of individual identity prior to authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. Acceptable forms of identity verification are documents issued by a federal Government agency that include: the individual's photograph, name, and date of birth, such as a passport or military identification (ID) card. Additionally, a state issued driver's license or ID card is acceptable for identity verification.

c. The Criminal Check and Identity Verification shall be updated at least every seven years for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite.

d. Escort Requirements - Contractor personnel not cleared for authorized access to the Jobsite may be escorted by Government or Contractor personnel that have authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. All costs related to the escorting of non-cleared personnel shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Additional burden shall not be placed upon the Government to provide these escorts. Prior to access, coordination with the Project Security Officer is required, including but not limited to:

(1) Verification of identity with photo identification

(2) Name of escorting individual and verification of unescorted status

(3) Time of entry into the Jobsite

(4) Time exiting the Jobsite.

3. Not Used

4. iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training

The Contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 10 days prior to mobilization and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR. (submittal: iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets).

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5. and 6 NOT USED.

7. OPSEC Training

All new Contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days prior to mobilization. Additionally, all Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. (submittal: OPSEC Training Sign In Sheets) https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/

8. thru 12 NOT USED

13. Will be Escorted in Areas Where They May be Exposed to Classified and/or Sensitive Materials and/or Sensitive or Restricted Areas If applicable, all contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. There is NO classified material at this project location.

14. Contractor Company to Obtain a Facility Clearance and Individual Clearances at the Appropriate Level

The Prime Contractor Company must have (or will have) a Facility Clearance (FCL) at the appropriate level (IAW the NISPOM DOD 5220.22-M and AR 380-49) prior to the start of the contract awarded period of performance.

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have the required security clearance, per AR 380-67, at the appropriate level at the start of the period of performance. Security Clearances and FCL requirements are required to be maintained for the life of the contract IAW the DD254 attached to the contract. If no FCL, the supporting Government Contracting Activity will sponsor the prime contract company in obtaining the FCL. This location does NOT require a Facility Clearance/FCL.

15. Pre-Screen Candidates using E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

16. & 17 Not Used

1.6 COMPUTING COMPLETION DATES FOR NON-WORK PERIOD

No work will be required at the construction site during the period _01 December through 30 March inclusive. The days in this period have been included in computing the calendar days for completion of the work. The Contractor may perform work at the site during all or any part of this period upon giving prior written notice to the Contracting Officer.

Working during this non-work period requires approval by the Contracting Officer. No time extensions will be granted for delays during this period.

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1.7 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.7.1 SETS FURNISHED

Utilize the bid drawings and specifications as amended in the performance of the work until the electronic Adobe Acrobat.pdf conformed specifications and contract drawings (i.e., bid drawings that have been posted with all amendment changes) are sent electronically to the Contractor. The work must conform to the contract drawings, set out in the drawing index, all of which form a part of these specifications. The work must also conform to any of the standard details bound or referenced herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for making copies of all plans and specifications as needed for the duration of the contract.

1.7.2 DISTRIBUTION

The Government will provide the Contractor with a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or sent electronically containing Adobe Acrobat.pdf contract drawings and conformed specification sets and editable CAD file drawings (format defined in Section 01 78 39.00 24 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS). Prepare final record or as-built drawings as defined in Section 01 78 39.00 24 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS.

1.7.3 NOTIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES

Check all drawing files furnished by the Government immediately upon their receipt and promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies.

Follow dimensions marked on drawings in lieu of scale measurements.

Enlarged plans and details govern where the same work is shown at smaller scales. All scales shown are based on a standard drawing size of 22" x 34". If any other size drawings are furnished or plotted adjust the scales accordingly. Advise sub-contractors of the above. Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and take responsibility for any errors which might have been avoided thereby.

1.7.4 OMISSIONS

Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, does not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work but work must be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit items below in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

AT Level I Training Sign In Sheets;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for AT Level I Training, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 1

Security Personnel List; G-PO

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Security Personnel list as described in Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 2.1.

Personnel Risk Assessment; G-PO

Provide Personnel Risk Assessment for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. See OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 2.3 iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets ;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 4

OPSEC Training Sign In Sheets ;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for OPSEC Training, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 7

E-Verify ;

Provide E-Verify completion sheets required for OPSEC, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 15

1.9 PAYMENT

1.9.1 PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

Pay requests authorized in GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause:

"Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts", will be paid pursuant to the clause, "Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts". Submit pay requests on ENG Form 93 and 93a, "Payment Estimate-Contract Performance" and "Continuation". All information and substantiation required by the identified contract clauses must be submitted with the ENG Form 93, and the required certification included on the last page of the ENG Form 93a, signed by an authorized contractor official and dated when signed. The designated billing office is the Office of the Area Engineer.

1.9.2 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFFSITE

a. As allowed under (FAR) 52.232-5 "Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts", the Administrative Contracting Officer, at their discretion, may authorize progress payments for any material stored off-site provided:

(1) The Contractor furnishes satisfactory evidence that it has acquired title to such material and that the material will be used to perform this contract,

(2) Material is stored in such a manner to protect it from damage, fire, theft, etc .

(3) The Contractor provides evidence of insurance for material, and,

(4) Material is clearly identified and delineated by contract number for use on the applicable project.

b. The Administrative Contracting Officer reserves the right to inspect any

SECTION 01 30 00.24 Page 8 off-site material prior to authorizing progress payments. Provide paid invoices listing the value of material and labor incorporated in the items.

1.10 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

a. The Government will make available, from existing outlets and supplies, all reasonably required amounts of water, compressed and electricity required in the performance of the work without charge to the Contractor.

b. Carefully conserve utilities furnished without charge. Install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, pay all associated costs, and remove the same prior to final acceptance of the construction.

1.11 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

a. This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Default:

(Fixed-Price Construction)." In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

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

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

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

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK

Jan 17 Feb 15 Mar 8 Apr 4 May 6 Jun 5 Jul 3 Aug 4 Sep 2 Oct 3 Nov 7 Dec 17

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c. Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the contractor will record on the RMS daily CQC report, any occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work, within 24 hours of the event. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the contractor's scheduled work day. Describe in the RMS daily CQC reports the critical path item that is being affected and provide the critical path activity number(s) from the current schedule. The COR must acknowledge and accept the agreed upon occurrence of each adverse weather delay in RMS for the delays to be considered as adverse weather delays.

At the end of each month, identify the number of actual adverse weather delay days that includes days impacted by actual adverse weather…