Updated PWS FY24 Falcon PP Emergency Generator Project ED.pdf

International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section Operations and Maintenance Division

International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Falcon Power Plant Emergency Generator Project Starr County, Texas

October 6, 2023

USIBWC Falcon Power Plant

Purchase/Install 300KW Emergency Generator

October 2023 Performance Work Statement

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SECTION 1

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

1.1 Project Overview

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC), Falcon Power

Plant Field Office located at FM2098, 1 Reservoir Rd. Falcon Heights, TX. 78545 has a project to install

300 Kilowatts (KW) Power Generator with associated equipment. The work includes provide and install the Power Generator, and electrical feeder from the Generator’s location to the Station Service Switchgear.

1.2 General

This is a non-personnel services Contract to provide New 300 KW Emergency Power Generator. The

Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.3 Description of Services

The Contractor responsible to Purchase/Install 300 KW Diesel Generator, provide personnel to perform the work/labor installation, supplies, materials, new electrical feeder required to connect the New Generator with Station Service Switchgear. Also, includes provides tools, and supervision necessary to perform this project as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services.

1.4 Objective

The main objective is to Purchase/Install an Emergency Generator to upgrade the current Falcon Power

Plant Station Service. The New Emergency Generator will improve power reliability in the power plant to continue with uninterrupted power generation. USIBWC requests the Contractor provide pricing for all items listed below.

1. Perform assessment to determine best location to set up the Emergency Generator outside the

Power Plant.

2. Purchase/Install 300KW Diesel Generator.

3. Provide/Install New Electrical Feeder to connect the Generator with Station Service Switchgear

4. Provide all material and labor required to perform this project.

5. Test New Generator, provide training to employees, and develop a final report.

Starr County, Texas

October 2023 Performance Work Statement

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1.5 Project Location

A. USIBWC Falcon Power Plant is located at FM2098, 1 Reservoir Rd., Falcon Heights, Texas 78545.

B. The work is located completely within the United States but is adjacent to the international border with Mexico.

C. Access to the Falcon Power Plant requires crossing through the United States Port of Entry and complying with proper documentation (passports or other) as required by U.S. Customs and Border

Protection officials.

1.6 Period of Performance

A. The Contractor shall complete work within 240 calendar days after the contract has been awarded to the Contractor.

1.7 Investigation of Site Conditions

A. Contractors are encouraged to attend an agency organized site visit. Site visits may be scheduled by General Engineer/WAPA Projects Edi Delgado at 956-363-0119 or edi.delgado@ibwc.gov.

While attending the site visit all contractors must adhere to COVID-19 requirements for social distancing and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., mask and gloves). Contractors will not be permitted access to IBWC facilities without proper PPE. Virtual site visits (video/photographs) are not permitted.

B. Submission of a quote shall be conclusive evidence that the Contractor has reviewed, investigated, and acknowledged all items below.

1. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

2. The availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads.

3. Uncertainties of weather and similar physical conditions at the site.

4. The conformation and conditions of the ground.

5. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

C. Submission of a quote shall be conclusive evidence that the Contractor has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality, and work to be performed, and the quantities of materials to be furnished.

D. Submission of a quote constitutes agreement that Contractor has provided written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies discovered in PWS, that responses to these written notices are acceptable to Contractor, and that PWS is enough to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing required work.

E. Contractor has the sole responsibility to make such independent investigation and examination as they deem necessary to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in accordance with the PWS.

F. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this Contract, unless that understanding, or representation is expressly stated in this Contract.

G. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of

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1.8 Duty to Inquire

A. Contractor shall review the full PWS.

B. If during review of these items, the Contractor finds discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, or ambiguities, they have a duty to inquire and shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to the question submission deadline as established in the solicitation. The Contractor shall also inquire about items that are unclear or open to interpretation.

C. The Contractor shall take no advantage of any item of which they have a duty to inquire.

1.9 Work Restrictions

A. The Contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 AM through 5:30

PM (Central Time), Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

B. The Contractor may request different working hours and must submit in writing to the Contracting

Officer (CO). The USIBWC may be unable to accommodate different working hours.

1.10 Department of Homeland Security

In any event the staff of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS, also known as US Customs and

Border Protection or CBP) alerts and directs any field crews to stop work for any security reasons in the area, the Contractor shall consider this as top priority and fully always cooperate with the directions of DHS until the security alert is cleared by the DHS. In addition, the Contractor shall contact and coordinate with the CO and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for any additional steps to be taken during and after the security alert.

SECTION 2

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General

This commercial service shall include to provide and install 300 KW Power Generator with associated equipment (Diesel Tank, Protection Breaker, and Protective Relay). In addition, a complete New 300 KW

Power Generator Systems shall be the most efficient available in the market, must exceed load capacity required in the Power Plant, and shall include metering system equipment.

New equipment shall include the following standards and ratings:

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A. New Power Generator: Rating 300 KW/375 KVA capacity, 60 Hertz frequency, 300 Gallons Diesel

Tank, Energy Efficient Generator, Minimum/Maximum 3-Phase 480/277 Volts, Main Power Outage

Self-Restart, Phase Monitor, Ultra-Coat Rotor Protectant, Air Quality Compliance (ISO 8573), and

Engine Electrical System (24 VDC, Battery Charger Alternator, and Negative Ground Polarity).

B. Electronic Equipment: The new generator systems with associated equipment shall provide a program logic controller, 2-wire start capability, isochronous governor control, audible alarms shutdown, emergency stop button. Full System Status Display (Power Output, Power Factor, KW hours, Real/Reactive/ Apparent Power, All Phases AC Voltage, All Phase Current, Oil Pressure, Coolant

Temperature, Coolant Level, Engine Speed, Battery Voltage, Frequency).

C. Electrical System: Battery/Charging/Alternator, Battery Cables, Battery Tray, Solenoid Activated

Starter Motor.

D. Diesel Tank: Comply with UL142 (underwriters laboratory), Attached Type Tank, Capacity 660

Gallons, Double Walls, Vents, Factory Pressure Tested 2-PSI, Rupture Basin Alarm, Fuel Level system, Painted, and Stainless-Steel Hardware. Fuel Lock-off Solenoid, Primary Fuel Filter.

E. Alarms: The New Power Generator Systems with associated equipment shall have several types of alarm representing Alarms/Warning (Oil Pressure, Coolant temperature, Coolant level, Engine Over-

Speed, Battery voltage, Alarms & Warnings Time and Date Stamped and Alarms and Warnings

Spelled Out Not Alarm Codes).

F. Cooling System: New Power Generator isolation cabinet enclosure shall be designed for convection cooling. If fan cooling is required for the solid-state electronic switching devices, air filters shall be provided to mitigate dust infiltration. Also includes Engine Cooling Closed Recovery Type, Water

Pump Pre-Lubed Self-sealing Type, Fan Frame Standard, Fan Speed 2250 RPM. UV/Ozone Resistant

Hoses, Factory Installed radiator, 120 VAC Coolant Heather.

G. Enclosure: Rust Proof Fasteners with Nylon Washers, Stainless Steele Hinges, and handles.

H. Wiring Electrical Feeder: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and installing Wiring according to NEC standards and Power Generator Delivery Capacity from the Generator location to the Station Service Switchgear.

I. Rigid Conduits and Associated Equipment: The Contractor is responsible to provide and install all the conduits and associated equipment necessary for the wiring runs from Generator location to 480

Volts Switchgear Station Service using NEC latest standards for conduits.

J. Arc Flash Study: The Contractor shall provide an Arc Flash Study Analysis with report for Power

Generator and Breakers after the new equipment have been energized and before project completion.

K. Cabinets & Enclosures: Welded steel (painted) or reinforced riveted galvanized frame construction in accordance with NEMA 1 class specifications (National Electric Manufacturer Association).

L. The Contractor shall perform an assessment to determine the best location outside the Power Plant to set up the Emergency Generator

M. The Contractor shall provide and install all parts, equipment, and supplies required to perform this installation.

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N. The Contractor shall make all the electrical connections in the Generator and Station Service

Switchgear.

O. The Contractor shall submit a project schedule to be reviewed and approved by the Power Plant

Superintendent.

P. 300 KW Emergency Generator proposal would be reviewed and approved by COR and Power Plant

Superintendent prior to order/purchase new Emergency Generator and Electrical Supplies as well..

Q. The Contractor would be responsible for providing any additional material, equipment, and special tools to perform this project.

R. The Contractor shall include all mechanical, electrical, and miscellaneous hardware required to complete this project.

S. The Contractor shall submit a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Form filled out to be reviewed by Power

Plant Personnel.

T. The Contractor shall conduct a Safety Meeting with all the personnel involved in the project and

Power Plant Personnel prior to starting the project. In addition, daily safety meetings shall be conducted at the start of each workday.

2.2 Clean-Up and Disposal of Waste Materials

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup and disposal of waste materials and rubbish from the site, field office(s), and staging area(s).

B. The disposal of waste materials and rubbish shall be in accordance with applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and with the requirements in this Contract. Should a conflict exist in the requirements for cleanup and disposal of waste materials, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

1. All waste unless otherwise noted in these specifications shall be disposed of at a licensed landfill or waste disposal facility.

2. Recyclables

a. The Contractor shall dispose of recyclable and reusable products through waste disposal only as a last option.

b. Scrap metal shall be donated or sold to scrap dealers or recycle centers whenever possible.

C. No excess materials shall be deposited within Government property unless compliance confirmed by the Government.

D. The Contractor shall maintain work and storage areas free from accumulations of waste materials and rubbish and before completing the work, shall remove all temporary facilities, including, buildings, unused materials, concrete forms, and other like materials, which are not a part of the permanent work.

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2.3 Warranty

A. Warranties shall be provided in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(o).

B. The Contractor shall warrant that work performed under this PWS conforms to the Contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or workmanship performed by the

Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier for a period of at least one (1) year.

1. The Contractor is responsible for providing warranties on items when the manufacturer's warranty is less than the time indicated in Paragraph 2.3C or when the manufacturer's warranty does not cover full repair and/or replacement as appropriate.

C. The Contractor shall obtain warranties from responsible subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, within sixty (60) working days after completion of the applicable item of work, but no later than the date of warranty commencement.

D. The starting date of the warranty is the date of Government acceptance of the work.

E. A warranty requires that if a warranted item fails to meet Contract requirements, it shall be repaired, replaced, or have other remedial actions taken to bring the item into compliance with the Contract requirements. Any item damaged due to failure or malfunction of item warranted under this Contract shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Government.

F. The Contractor shall supply the CO with a telephone number, mailing address, email address, and contact name for the point of contact for any required warranty work.

SECTION 3

EXISTING CONDITIONS

3.1 General

A. Falcon Power Plant includes a power station with three hydroelectric generating units nominally rated at 10.5 MW each. Power at the plant was first generated commercially in 1954.

B. The current Air Brake Control System for all three Hydro generators were installed in the 1950’s.

C. Each of the three hydro generators are rated at 11,667kVA, 0.9 P. F, (10.5MW), 6.9kV, 164 rpm with a 60°C rise above a 40°C ambient. At rated output, the armature current is 975 Amps. These generators were manufactured to comply with the American National Standards Institute, Inc. (ANSI) standard C50.12 in effect at that time which included a 115 percent overload capability.

3.2 Government Furnished Utilities

A. The Government will not be furnishing any utilities for this project including, but not limited to electricity, telephone, sewer, and natural gas.

3.3 Use of Government Land

A. USIBWC property is available for use as the Contractor's staging and/or storage areas, subject to the approval of the COR. The Contractor shall preserve and protect existing features, trees, and vegetation to the maximum extent practicable.

B. Housing for Contractor personnel will not be permitted on Government land.

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3.4 Hazardous Materials

A. The Contractor is responsible for evaluating the existing systems to determine the presence of lead or asbestos-containing materials.

B. The Contractor shall provide a finding report to the COR to include a plan for handling and proper disposal of lead and/or asbestos-containing materials prior to the removal of the existing systems.

SECTION 4

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Common Product Requirements

A. Materials Certification

The Contractor shall submit a materials certification package to COR which contains a checklist and supporting documentation for all materials used on the project. The supporting documentation shall consist of a summary of all documentation practices utilized for material acceptance and explanations of any deficiencies noted on the checklist.

1. Material certifications shall ensure that all items meet the Buy American Act (41 USC 10a -

10d).

B. Source Control

1. The Contractor shall use only materials that meet the Contract requirements.

2. Unless otherwise specified or compliance confirmed, the Contractor shall use new materials for the work. Material can be reused onsite upon written approval of COR.

3. All materials installed shall be free of defects.

4. The Contractor shall secure the Government’s compliance confirmation of the proposed source of materials to be used before their delivery.

C. Quality Control / Quality Assurance of Materials

1. Source Limitations

To the greatest extent possible for each item of work, the Contractor shall provide materials of a singular generic kind from a single source.

2. Compatibility of Options

Where more than one choice is available as an option for Contractor's selection of a product, material, or equipment, the Contractor shall select an option which is compatible with other products, materials, or equipment. Compatibility is a basic general requirement of product, material, and equipment selections.

3. Field Measurements

Verify field measurements, lines, grades, locations, and details at the jobsite prior to fabrication.

It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to conform to and satisfy actual field conditions, for accuracy of dimensions, proper fit, and for adequacy of use intended.

4. The Contractor shall correct or remove materials that fail to meet Contract requirements or that do not produce satisfactory results. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for cost incurred if additional quality assurance sampling and testing is required by a change of source.

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5. Materials not meeting Contract requirements will be rejected, unless the Government approves corrective actions in writing. Upon rejection, the Contractor shall immediately remove and replace rejected materials. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the removal of rejected materials, the Government may remove and replace defective material and the cost of testing, removal, and replacement will be deducted from the Contractor’s final payment.

D. Hazardous Materials

The Contractor shall use materials that are free of hazardous materials. The Contractor shall notify the Government immediately when a visual observation or odor indicates that materials in required material sources or on sites owned or controlled by the Government may contain hazardous materials.

E. Surplus Materials

1. The Contractor shall not take ownership of surplus materials unless otherwise indicated in the

Contract documents.

2. The Contractor shall remove and dispose all materials.

F. Storage and Protection

1. Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming products so that they are delivered according to installation schedule and placed convenient to work area to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling and misapplication.

2. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

3. Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

4. Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining.

5. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

6. The Contractor shall store and handle materials to preserve their quality and fitness for the work and shall store materials so that they can be easily inspected and retested. When required by the

Government, the Contractor shall protect the material with cover, on wooden platforms, or on other hard, clean surfaces as necessary.

SECTION 5

DELIVERABLES

5.1 General

A. Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

1. Project Schedule

a. Project Schedule is to be delivered to COR within seven (7) Calendar Days of contract awarded.

2. Testing Program

a. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a plan outlining the procedures to perform this project with minor interruption to the power plant’s daily operations.

3. Design Report

a. The Contractor shall provide to the COR an initial design report which includes material quality, material ratings, and maintenance recommendations.

b. The Contractor shall provide two hard copies of the report and an electronic file (PDF format).

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4. Safety Documents

SECTION 6

PROJECT COORDINATION & ADMINISTRATION

6.1 General

A. The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and services required by this

Performance Work Statement to perform the work for the Contract sum and within the Contract period of performance.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all its suppliers, manufacturers and subcontractors have reviewed all applicable documents relative to their work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and services not provided by the Contractor’s suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and/or subcontractors.

6.2 Security

The Contractor is responsible for securing the work site, equipment, and materials from vandalism and theft.

6.3 Safety

A. The Contractor is solely responsible for worksite safety while performing work or inspections on

Government property. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the project area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions.

The Government is not responsible for accidents or injuries sustained by Contractor employees, guests, or invitees of the Contractor, its agents, or its subcontractors, unless the accident was directly caused by the authorized action of a government employee in the performance of his/her duties.

B. The Contractor is responsible for being cognizant of and ensuring compliance with the requirements set forth. Such responsibility shall apply to both the Contractor’s operations and those of the

Contractor’s subcontractors.

C. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of all applicable regulations of the Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, and 29 CFR 1926, Construction Standards.

1. The OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 can be accessed at http://www.osha.gov or http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/.

D. The Contractor’s personnel shall be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to hard hats, safety goggles, welding shields, face shields, protective footwear, protective gloves, and hearing protection.

E. The Contractor shall perform daily housekeeping. The Government will not provide trash dumpsters.

http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/

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SECTION 7

PROJECT MEETINGS

7.1 General

A. The Contractor, the COR, or the CO may schedule project meetings at any time.

B. When USIBWC schedules a meeting, the COR shall inform participants and others involved and individuals whose presence is required of date and time of each meeting. The COR shall prepare the meeting agenda and distribute it to all invited attendees.

C. When the Contractor schedules a meeting, the Contractor shall inform participants and others involved and individuals whose presence is required of date and time of each meeting. The Contractor shall prepare the meeting agenda and distribute it to all invited attendees.

D. The following meetings are anticipated, and the Contractor shall identify them in the Schedule:

1. Kickoff Meeting

2. Progress Meetings

7.2 Kickoff Meeting

A. After award of the Contract, the COR will coordinate with the Contractor to schedule a Kickoff

Meeting. The meeting shall take place prior to the beginning of any Contract work.

B. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce project personnel and to review responsibilities and procedures.

C. The Contractor shall reach an understanding with the Government regarding the project requirements as stated is this Performance Work Statement. This understanding shall be documented in writing and approved by the CO after the Kickoff Meeting.

D. Attendees include, but are not limited to:

1. Contractor's Project Manager

2. CO

3. COR

4. Falcon Power Plant Representative

5. It is recommended that Contractor's engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties also attend the conference. The Contractor may invite anyone they wish to this meeting.

6. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the work.

E. Agenda

Discussion of items of significance that could affect the work and project, including the following:

1. Introduction/designation of key personnel and their duties.

2. Review of the current phasing, critical work sequencing, and long-lead items.

3. Review of minimum project requirements.

4. Review of procedures for handling and processing modifications, RFIs, deliverables, and applications for payment.

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5. Preparation of deliverable documents.

6. Use of site.

7. Work restrictions.

8. USIBWC and other's occupancy requirements.

9. Safety and first aid.

10. Security.

11. Maintenance of project site.

12. Working hours.

F. Meeting Minutes

The COR will record the discussions of the meeting and distribute the minutes to all attendees for review prior to finalizing.

7.3 Progress Meetings

A. If needed, the COR will schedule progress meetings once the Contractor has mobilized onsite. The

COR will conduct and issue minutes of the meetings. Meeting minutes will become official Contract correspondence.

B. The Government may call other meetings on an "as needed" basis.

C. The purpose of these meetings shall be to analyze the progress of the work, resolve conflicts, and in general coordinate the operation of all organizations active at the project site.

SECTION 8

PROJECT SCHEDULE

8.1 Description / Purpose

A. The Contractor shall prepare a project schedule which shall reflect completion of all work under this

Performance Work Statement.

B. Project schedule submittal shall include an electronic pdf file.

1. All abbreviations shall be defined.

2. Each project schedule shall show a revision date.

C. Baseline Schedule Preparation

Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the work. The baseline schedule shall include all planned work activities and sequences and show Contract completion within the number of calendar days specified in the Contract.

a. Activities

Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the work. Indicate the estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

b. Time Frame

The proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be the Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity.

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SECTION 9

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Contractor's Responsibility

A. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform work in compliance with all applicable requirements of federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards, including, but not limited to, those outlined in 9.4 below.

B. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to acquire copies of all applicable codes, regulations, and standards for ready reference.

C. In instances where requirements are in conflict, the stricter standard shall apply.

D. All inspections, observations, or tests required for code compliance are the responsibility of the

Contractor.

9.2 Permits

A. Prior to the beginning of work, the Contractor shall be responsible for researching, coordinating, obtaining, and paying all applicable fees for all permits required by Federal, state, and local entities.

The Government is not responsible for any existing or newly introduced permits required before, during and/or after work on this project.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall give and maintain all notices required by applicable regulations, laws, or permitting authorities pertaining to work on this project.

9.3 Dates

A. For all related standards and regulatory requirements in this document, the version, edition, or year shown indicates the governing version.

B. All Public Laws, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Executive Orders (EOs), Management Policies, Government Directives, Government Standards, refer to the original document as well as any subsequent amendments, corrections, and/or additions.

1. The latest amendments, corrections and additions are to be assumed applicable in the same way as the document itself.

2. The version in effect as of the issuing date of the Solicitation for this project governs unless the law, regulation, order, policy, directive, or standard is updated with a retroactive clause.

9.4 Summary of Regulatory Documents and Agencies

Regulatory requirements applicable to this project include, but is not limited to, the items listed below.

A. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

1. 2017 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

B. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1. NFPA 70-2017 Standard for Electrical Safety in the workplace (also known as the National

Electrical Code [NEC]), with Errata through 70-17-4 and TIA through 17-4

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C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910)

a. https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

2. Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)

a. https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=STANDARDS& p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=Construction

D. Public Laws and Acts

All Public Laws and Acts can be found at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/

1. Buy American Act [41 USC 10a - 10d]

2. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) [42 USC 4321-4347]

3. Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

4. Solid Waste Disposal Act

5. Toxic Substance Control Act

E. State of Texas

1. Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules Concerning the Practice of Engineering and

Professional Engineering Licensure

a. http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/downloads/law&rules.pdf

SECTION 10

MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS

10.1 USIBWC Payment Processing

A. The Contractor shall submit invoices via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System. Further information on IPP will be provided at the time of award.

B. The invoice for this Contract shall not be combined with any other work or other Contracts; it shall be for this Contract only.

10.2 Invoices

A. USIBWC Payment Processing

B. A. The Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice pursuant to FAR 5.212-4(g) to be processed via the IPP system at www.ipp.gov. B. A copy of the invoice shall be emailed to the CO and COR concurrently.

C. C. The invoice for this Contract shall not be combined with any other work or other Contracts; it shall be for this Contract only.

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