IFB_Gratings_Final.pdf

STANDARD FORM 1442

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

6923G519B0005

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

June 11, 2019

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT – The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U.S. Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Attn: Contracting Office 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

U.S. Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Contracting Office PO Box 520, 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

► A. NAME

Thomas Keenan Contract Specialist

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(315) 764-3260 e-mail – thomas.keenan1@dot.gov

SOLICITATION

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

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

Furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials and perform all work to replace existing culvert valve bulkhead recess steel gratings at Eisenhower and Snell Locks with new AASHTO H-20 rated gratings. This work will require modifying the grating seat at the recess opening edges to accommodate the required deeper grating section.

All work shall be done in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

Bidders shall bid on all line items contained within section B and sign and date where applicable. Bidders must carefully read this entire IFB to ensure their bids will be considered responsive. See section L for specific instructions regarding submission of bids.

NOTE: PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE AT www.sam.gov PRIOR TO AWARD OF A CONTRACT.

THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE. NAICS: 237990. SIZE STANDARD: $36.5 MILLION

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the notice to proceed and complete by November 15, 2019 This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See Section F, Page 19 of 39.)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

10 days

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS::

A. Bids in original format and 1 copy in sealed envelopes are due to the Contracting Officer, St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, NY 13662 by 1:00 PM (hour) local time 07/12/2019. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, bids will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing bids shall be marked to show the bidder’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An bid guarantee is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS ►

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

U.S. Department of Transportation Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation Finance Office 180 Andrews Street Massena, New York 13662

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _________ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

BY

31C. DATE

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PART I

SECTION A

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGES

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM – TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 – 3

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 4 – 5

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT 6 – 12

D PACKAGING AND MARKING 13

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 14

F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 15

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 16 – 18

H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 19 – 20

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I CONTRACT CLAUSES 21 – 26

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 27 – 28

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS 29 – 33

L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 34 – 37

M EVALUATION OFFERS FOR AWARD 38

END OF SECTION A

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

BID SCHEDULE

Furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials and perform all work at Eisenhower and Snell Locks to replace existing culvert valve bulkhead recess gratings with new gratings rated for AASHTO H-20 traffic loading. The work includes furnishing and installing new frames in the recess openings to fit the increased depth of the new gratings. All work shall be performed in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

BASIC REQUIREMENT-EISENHOWER AND SNELL LOCKS-NORTH SIDE.

Item No.

Description Quantity

Unit Unit Price

Total

1. Mobilization and Demobilization

For The Job $__________ $__________

2. Provide all plant, equipment and labor to remove existing gratings and frames, enlarge the seat recesses around the bulkhead recess opening perimeter to fit the increased size of the frames for the new gratings, furnish new larger frames and install these frames in culvert valve bulkhead recess openings at Eisenhower and Snell Locks, all in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

3. Place new H-20 gratings into the new frames installed in the culvert valve bulkhead recess openings at Eisenhower and Snell Locks per Item No. 2 above.

4. Modify and fill in with concrete the side beam pocket recesses at downstream Eisenhower Lock recess gratings to accommodate new gratings.

2 Each $__________ $__________

5. Furnish new “Type A” H-20 rated gratings in accordance with the contract drawings.

4 Each $__________ $__________

6. Furnish new “Type B” H-20 rated gratings in

12 Each $__________ $__________

TOTAL-BASIC REQUIREMENT

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OPTIONAL REQUIREMENT-EISENHOWER AND SNELL LOCKS-SOUTH SIDE.

Item No.

Description Quantity

Unit Unit Price

Total

7. Mobilization and Demobilization

For The Job $__________ $___________

8. Provide all plant, equipment and labor to remove existing gratings and frames, enlarge the seat recesses around the bulkhead recess opening perimeter to fit the increased size of the frames for the new gratings, furnish new larger frames and install these frames in culvert valve bulkhead recess openings at Eisenhower and Snell Locks, all in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

9. Place new H-20 gratings into the new frames installed in the culvert valve bulkhead recess openings at Eisenhower and Snell Locks per Item No. 2 above.

10. Modify and fill in with concrete the side beam pocket recesses at downstream Eisenhower Lock recess gratings to accommodate new gratings.

2 Each $__________ $___________

11. Furnish new “Type A” H-20 rated gratings in

4 Each $__________ $___________

12. Furnish new “Type B” H-20 rated gratings in

12 Each $__________ $___________

TOTAL-OPTIONAL REQUIREMENT $___________

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS:

1. SLSDC will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the prices for all the Basic and Optional Requirement Line Items.

2. Offerors must include bid prices for all Basic and Optional Requirement items to be considered responsive.

3. SLSDC may, or may not award any or all line items dependent upon the availability of funds.

4. The Mobilization and Demobilization line item cannot exceed 5% of the respective requirement total for both the basic and optional requirement.

Signature ______________________________ Date:

END OF SECTION B

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

SPECIAL PROVISIONS

C.1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK.

The work covered by these specifications consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment and materials and performing all work to replace existing Eisenhower and Snell Lock culvert valve bulkhead recess gratings with new gratings rated for AASHTO H-20 traffic loading. The work includes furnishing and installing in the recess openings new larger frames that will be necessary to fit the increased depth of the new gratings. The Basic Requirement consists of replacing eight

(8) gratings that are on the north side of both Eisenhower and Snell Locks and the Optional Requirement is to replace eight (8) gratings on the south sides of both locks.

C.2. CONTRACT AND REFERENCE DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS.

Electronic copies of the contract and reference drawings and specifications will be furnished to the Contractor without charge. The work shall conform to the contract and reference drawings that form a part of these specifications. See List of Drawings under Part III, Section J. SLSDC WILL NOT BE PROVIDING PAPER COPIES OF DRAWINGS.

Drawings will be in electronic/digital format only.

C.3. WORK SITE REQUIREMENTS.

a. General. The Contractor acknowledges that he/she has satisfied himself/herself as to the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions, including but not restricted to those bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads, uncertainties of weather or similar physical conditions at the site, the conformation and conditions of the ground and structures, and the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the work. The Contractor further acknowledges that he/she has satisfied himself/herself as to the character, quality and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or interference from existing structures or related facilities to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site as well as from information presented by the contract and reference drawings and these specifications. If the Contractor fails to properly acquaint himself/herself with the available information and existing work site conditions, he/she will not be relieved from responsibility for properly estimating the cost of successfully performing the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all work in strict accordance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations.

b. Utilities. The Contractor shall provide all required power and utilities at his/her own expense.

c. Potable Water. The Contractor shall provide all required potable water at his/her own expense.

d. Sanitation. The Contractor shall provide chemical toilets within his/her work area which shall comply fully with the New York State Department of Health Standards. The capacity of the toilet facilities shall be sufficient to provide for the needs of the Contractor’s people and all waste material from the toilets shall be disposed of away from the site. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping his/her work areas clean of refuse of any kind and shall dispose of all refuse off the site.

e. Parking Areas. The Contractor and his/her work crews shall park their vehicles at areas designated by the COTR. Vehicles required for transporting equipment and materials to and/or from the work site shall not be parked at the work site for long periods of time without prior approval of the COTR.

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f. Work Area. The work site required by this contract comprises the north and south sides of Eisenhower and Snell Locks as shown on the contract and reference drawings.

g. Restricted Areas. The Contractor will be required to confine his/her operations to the work area as designated in the previous subparagraph. Except for specifically designated areas, the adjacent roads, parking areas and Corporation buildings shall be kept free of the Contractor’s personnel, materials and equipment. When necessary for the Contractor’s personnel, materials, or equipment to occupy or transit these restricted areas, the COTR shall be notified to coordinate this with Corporation operations. The Contractor’s personnel must not drive vehicles or equipment over any recess covers or gratings located on the lock walls, nor set up cranes on any recess covers or gratings because they are not designed for these loads. The locations of the recess covers and gratings are indicated on the contract reference drawings however, the Contractor is responsible for verifying the recess cover and grating locations in the field prior to submitting the work site layout plan for approval and commencing work.

h. Existing Conditions and/or Features.

i. Heating. The Contractor shall be responsible for heating all work areas as required. Methods used for heating shall not create a hazardous atmosphere for workers and shall not create excessive accumulations of carbon dioxide or other fumes or gases that interfere with concrete curing.

ii. Lighting. The Contractor shall be responsible for lighting the work areas if required.

iii. Lock Walls. The Contractor will conduct certain activities at lock wall work areas while navigation activities are ongoing. The Contractor’s work activities will take place within the Yellow Line Work Zone on the north sides of each lock. Corporation personnel also some have work activities on the south walls. Due to potential conflicts with other construction and maintenance activities, volume of ship traffic and safety concerns with Corporation line handling personnel in a congested work area, work on the lock wall by the Contractor or the Contractor’s subcontractor(s) will be restricted in accordance with the following special conditions:

The Contractor shall coordinate all work activities on or near the lock wall with the COTR and Vessel Traffic Control (VTC) on a daily basis. The shipping schedule is typically available no more than 12 hours in advance at any time. The shipping schedule may also change at any time without prior notice.

Work is subject to suspension at any time by the Corporation if the Corporation determines that continuance of work on or near the lock wall during the navigation season is not safe and/or adversely impacts Corporation operations.

Movement of vehicles on the north walls is not allowed during lockages of vessels for safety reasons for Corporation operation personnel.

Some transiting vessels contain cargo that require equipment engines to be turned off during their lockages. This will be indicated by blue flashing lights at each lock. Which ships this pertains to can be also be made available to the Contractor from VTC when the Contractor is coordinating daily work.

At any time, upon notification from the Corporation, the Contractor shall immediately pull back all equipment and personnel to be outside of the Yellow Line Work Zone and cease all operations on or near the lock wall until the Corporation deems that work may resume.

When leaving the bulkhead recess openings uncovered for any reason or length of time, the Contractor shall provide protection for these openings such that a fall hazard does not exist.

The Contractor must comply with ALL of the above conditions, and if the Corporation determines that any of these conditions are violated, the Contractor will be required to desist operations on or near the lock wall until the discrepancies can be resolved.

The Corporation assumes no liability for any costs the Contractor may incur for mobilization, standby time or other potential damages related to work on or near the lock wall as a result of conflicts with navigation scheduling and/or operations.

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C.4. LAYOUT OF WORK.

The Contractor shall furnish, at his/her own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, range markers, or other guides as may be required in laying out any part of the work. The Contractor will be held responsible for the execution of the work to such lines and grades as may be established or indicated by the COTR. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain and preserve all controls established by the COTR until authorized to remove them.

C.5. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED MATERIALS.

The Contractor shall furnish all materials required to satisfactorily complete all awarded items of this contract. All materials furnished by the Contractor shall be of the type and quality described in the Technical Provisions.

C.6. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION.

a. General. For the purpose of this specification, environment protection is defined as the retention of the environment in its natural state to the greatest possible extent during project construction and the enhancement of the natural appearance in its final condition. Environment protection requires consideration of air, water, and land and involves noise, solid waste management, and management of radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants. In order to prevent and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the construction activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor and his/her subcontractors shall investigate and comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement. Any non-compliance shall be immediately corrected and the Contracting Officer notified.

b. Notification. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance detected by the Corporation with the aforementioned Federal, State or Local laws or regulations. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor or his/her authorized representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose.

The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately inform the COTR of the proposed corrective action and take such action as may be approved. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop order shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

c. Protection of Land Resources. The land resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work performed under this contract shall be preserved in their present condition or be restored to a condition after completion of construction that will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project. The Contractor shall confine his/her construction activities to areas defined by the plans and specifications.

d. Protection of Water Resources. The Contractor shall not pollute protected waters with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride, acids, insecticides, herbicides, or other harmful materials. The Contractor shall identify ply with all applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws concerning pollution of protected waters.

C.7. SITE VISIT.

Prospective bidders are expected, but are not required, to visit the work site prior to entering a bid, to determine the extent of work required. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder of the responsibility for the completion of the intended work. A site visit will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019. Arrangements must be made with the Office of Engineering and Maintenance, Phone 315-764-3240. Any expenses involved in site inspection will be borne by the prospective bidder.

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C.8. PLANT.

The Contractor will furnish all plant to meet the requirements of the work. The Contractor-furnished plant shall be in satisfactory operating condition and capable of safely and efficiently performing the work. The plant shall be subject to the inspection of the COTR at all times. The Contractor shall indicate the minimum plant, which he/she agrees to place on the job in the "Statement of Plant", Part IV, Section K. The listing of such equipment is not to be construed as an agreement on the part of the Corporation that the equipment is adequate for the performance of the work.

C.9. DISPOSAL OF SPOIL.

Any waste material generated by the Contractor, except for concrete and steel removed by the Contractor, must be removed from the work site by the Contractor and disposed of at his/her own expense in accordance with Federal and State regulations. Concrete and steel removed by the Contractor may be spoiled on SLSDC property at Eisenhower Lock in an area designated by the COTR.

C.10. DISPOSAL BY BURNING.

Burning will not be permitted.

C.11. USE OF EXPLOSIVES.

Blasting will not be permitted.

C.12. SAFETY.

The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (as amended) as set forth in 29 CFR 1926/1910, where applicable, shall govern this contract. A special safety consideration is the fact that the work will be done in and around recess openings that are 80 feet deep and not accessible any other way than from the top. Personnel fall protection will be required. The Contractor shall take special care to make sure no tools, equipment, materials, debris etc. fall into the recesses. Objects that have fallen into the recesses and/or lock chamber may pose a significant safety hazard and risk of damage to lock operating equipment such as the culvert valves. In this scenario, an operational delay (outage) would be required until such objects are recovered. Therefore, the Contractor, at his/her own expense shall immediately report and recover any objects that fall in any recess of the lock chamber. If the Contractor fails to promptly recover such objects, the Corporation will do so and back charge or withhold funds for such expenses, in order to minimize the operational delay length of time.

C.13. WAGE RATES.

a. In accordance with the requirements of clause, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, see Part II, Section I, General Provisions, Clause 52.222-6 of this contract, the minimum wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on this project, as most recently determined by the Secretary of Labor to be prevailing for the corresponding classes of laborers and mechanics employed on projects of a character similar to the contract work in the pertinent locality, are as set forth in Attachment I. The complete determination is incorporated in the contract specifications regardless of whether the Contractor will employ all of the classes of laborers and mechanics listed.

b. Any class of laborers and mechanics not listed in Attachment I, which will be employed on this contract shall be classified or reclassified to conform with Attachment I, by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the class of labor concerned, subject to the prior approval of the Contracting Officer. In the event the interested parties cannot agree on the proper classification or reclassification of a particular class of laborers and mechanics to be used, the question, accompanied by the recommendation of the Contracting Officer, shall be referred to the

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Secretary of Labor for final determination.

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

C.14. SUBMITTALS.

Bidders. All prospective bidders shall include with their offer a brief description of the means of performance, safety measures to be implemented to insure conformance with OSHA Standards and methods/procedures to be used to accomplish the work.

The Contractor shall submit the following after contract award and prior to a preconstruction meeting:

1. A detailed work plan and progress schedule showing the order in which work is to be performed and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the salient features of the work including acquiring materials, plant and equipment. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate approximately the percentage of work scheduled by any given date during the period.

2. A schedule of values to be used by the Corporation when making progress payments.

3. A detailed project-specific health and safety plan to describe how all aspects of the work will be accomplished in accordance with OSHA Standards. This plan shall include methods and materials to protect the recess openings while work is suspended, and to prevent dropping objects into the openings during the work.

4. Materials submittals: Manufacturer’s data, cut sheets, shop drawings, and all other applicable/significant data for all materials to be used, including but not restricted to those named in C.15. f below.

C.15. MATERIALS AND METHODS.

a. General: The deep shaft-like recesses in the lock wall deck that require new gratings are culvert valve bulkhead recesses. These recesses allow large steel closure structures (bulkheads) to be placed into the lock filling/emptying culvert valves upstream and downstream of the culvert valves to allow the culvert valve to be dewatered. The bulkhead recess extends 80 feet deep into the concrete wall monolith in order to reach the culvert. The new AASHTO H-20 gratings to be installed are deeper than the existing, thus the existing frame cannot be used. A new frame comprised of larger and deeper angles is necessary to seat the deeper and stronger grating. This will require a deeper and wider grating seat recess in the concrete around the top edge of the bulkhead recess opening.

b. Existing Frames. The existing frames are 1¼” angles anchored into the concrete as shown on the reference drawings. Contractor shall carefully remove the existing gratings and frames from the openings. The two Eisenhower Lock downstream-most bulkhead recesses, as shown on the contract drawings, contain steel beams that were previously placed across the recess to support an isolated load greater than the grating capacity. These beams were installed in additional “beam” pockets that were cut into the original concrete on each side of the recess, to seat the beams. These beams shall be removed and the beam pockets concreted in to match the deck and recess walls.

c. Grating Seat Recess: The concrete at the recess opening edge shall be saw cut deeper for the new frame 4” angles and the existing 1¼” steel angle frames shall be completely removed. The perimeter cut on the deck shall be slightly larger than the outer frame dimensions as shown on the drawings and slightly deeper than the angle section, to allow room for ½” to 1” of non-shrink grout behind/under the frame steel. The cuts shall be straight, true and even. The saw cuts may encounter the anchors for the existing frames, as shown in the reference drawings. These shall be cut as they are encountered. At the two bulkhead recesses downstream of the downstream culvert valves at Eisenhower Lock, remove the steel beams, clean out the beam pockets, apply a bonding agent (for conventional poured concrete) and then fill the pocket space with concrete to match the original lock wall concrete profile that

IFB # 6923G5B0005 Page 11 of 38 existed before the pockets were cut in the opening edges. If the steel beams have anchor bolts, these shall be cut as necessary to remove the beam. New concrete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,500 psi. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining third party services laboratory testing services to verify placed concrete has achieved the minimum compressive strength. The Contractor shall submit the results of laboratory testing services to the COTR.

d. New Frames: New frames shall be made up of 4” galvanized steel angle stock as shown on the drawings, and installed centered on the existing deep recess “shaft” opening. The frame dimensions shall be such that the inside length and width, as measured from the inside surfaces of the flanges are 1 inch wider and longer than the grating panel so that there is nominally ½ inch clearance all around the panel in place. All welding shall be done in accordance with the AWS Structural Welding Code D1.1, latest edition. Use low hydrogen E70XX procedures in accordance with this Code. The new frames, being of larger angle stock, will require the seat recesses in the top of the concrete opening to be cut deeper and wider into the concrete to provide more room for the 4” angle. As there are slight variations in the bulkhead recess opening “shaft” dimensions, some slightly smaller shafts may end up with a small protrusion of concrete into the recess beyond the inner edge of the angle. This is acceptable if the full width of the angle lower flange is seated on the concrete. No. 4, grade 60 or equivalent by 12” long x 12” o.c.

spaced dowels shall be used to anchor the frame angles. A construction adhesive such as HILTI ICE, HY 150, or equivalent, installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, shall be used to anchor the dowels into the existing lock wall concrete. The dowels are required to be longer in the “wing” notch areas for the downstream recesses at downstream Eisenhower Lock, as shown on the drawings. The additional dowel length shall be sufficient to allow for 12” embedment in the original lock wall concrete. The additional length will depend on the actual size of the “wing” notches, however, it is estimated at about 12”. A layer of non-shrink grout ½” to 1” thick shall be used to bed the frame angles, for an even and tight bearing against the original concrete.

e. Grating: The basis of design is the Interstate Grating "Heavy-Duty" AASHTO H-20 rated 22-W-4 product, 3½" deep with 3/8" bearing bars spaced 1-3/8" o.c., ASTM A123 hot-dip galvanized carbon steel. If another grating product is used, it shall have a 3½” depth and a minimum H20 rating with ASTM A123 hot-dip galvanized protective coating for the steel. The grating panel sizes shall be 1” less in width and length than the frame opening to allow a ½” space all around the panel when it is centered in the frame.

f. Materials. The following materials will be required for this grating replacement project:

Grating Panels. The new grating panels, shall be steel 3 ½” deep, AASHTO H-20 rated, and hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123. One panel per recess location shall be provided.

Frame. The frame shall be L4x4x1/2” A36 or better structural steel, hot-dip galvanized per ASTM A123.

Field touch up of welds and damaged coating areas shall be with an approved cold-galvanizing material.

Dowels. No. 4, grade 60 steel reinforcing bar.

Construction Adhesive. Adhesive to anchor the dowels shall be HILTI ICE or HY 150, or equal in strength.

Non-Shrink Grout. Five-Star® or equivalent non-shrink cementitious grout. The non-shrink grout shall have a minimum compressive strength of 4,500 psi.

Concrete: Nominally, concrete to fill in the beam pockets will be a 4,500-psi mix, 4-8% air, maximum water-cement 0.45. However, if the required total quantity is too small for a ready-mix delivery, the Contractor may site-mix the concrete. Site mix concrete shall have the equivalent of at least 6½ sacks of cement per cubic yard, aggregate of ¾” maximum size and otherwise in proportions equivalent to ready-mix. In lieu of conventional concrete, the Contractor may opt to use a cementitious repair mortar such as Set 45® or equal to fill the pocket, provided it is mixed, placed and cured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

Typically, these mortars are placed in lifts not exceeding 2 inches and they may be extended with aggregate, in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions for the particular material. Submit materials, mix methods, proportions and ingredients for approval.

Concrete Bonding Agent; Larsen Weld-Crete® or equivalent. A bonding agent may not be needed for a cementitious repair mortar such as Set 45®. Follow the specific mortar manufacturer’s instructions.

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Submittals. Provide submittals for the above materials to include, as applicable, shop drawings, manufacturer’s cut sheets, catalog data, use instructions, etc.

g. Procedures: Follow specific procedures as described in this specification, contract drawings, and/or approved submittals. Grouts, adhesives, bonding agents, etc. shall be applied, used and cured in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Concrete shall be placed in accordance with good construction industry practice.

Original concrete surfaces against which new concrete is to be placed shall be cleaned, moistened and a bonding agent applied as applicable before the concrete is placed. Concrete shall be properly consolidated, formed and struck off to evenly and smoothly match adjacent surfaces with equivalent surface finishes. Maximum slump is 4 inches.

END OF SECTION C

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PART 1

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. PRESERVATION, PACKAGING, AND MARKING.

Preservation, packaging, and marking for all items delivered shall be according to standard commercial practice and adequate to ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination. By prior arrangement between the COTR and the Contractor, certain supplies/materials may be shipped to the SLSDC Receiving Warehouse, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662 for Contractor pick up. Packaging must be labeled to include the Contractor’s name and contract number. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damaged or missing packages. Upon receipt, the Contractor shall examine all packages and make appropriate written exception for any goods not in apparent good order. The Contractor is responsible for contacting the shipping company for any damages or losses. The SLSDC shall make every effort to contact the Contractor when packages arrive. Large and/or heavy items (exceeding 80 lbs.) shall not be shipped to the SLSDC Receiving Warehouse.

All containers shall be plainly marked on or adjacent to the exterior shipping label to show the contract number, description of contents, and the contractor's name.

END OF SECTION D

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SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmfara.htm.

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

E.1. Inspection of services provided hereunder shall be made by the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) or any inspectors designated by the Contracting Officer. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

END OF SECTION E

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: www.arnet.gov/far/

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to complete the entire work ready for use not later than November 15, 2019.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.1. SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer after award and prior to a preconstruction meeting, for approval, a copy of a project schedule and work plan as described in Section C, Technical Provisions, C.15, Submittals.

END OF SECTION F

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Patricia L. White, Contracting Officer, Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, 180 Andrews Street, Massena, New York, 13662-0520, telephone number (315) 764-3236, facsimile number (315) 764-3268, and e-mail address patricia.white@dot.gov will administer the contract.

No oral or written statement by anyone other than the Contracting Officer shall modify or otherwise affect any contract clause. Only Contracting Officers acting within their scope of authority can execute contract modifications on behalf of the Government (Corporation). No claim by the Contractor for any increase in the contract price or adjustment in the performance schedule shall be valid except as may be covered by a duly executed contract modification.

G.2. REQUIRED INSURANCE

a. The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his/her performance under this contract the following minimum insurance coverage:

(1) Workmen's Compensation Coverage: As required by applicable New York Statutes in effect as of contract award date.

(2) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance:

Bodily Injury Liability: $500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each accident

(3) Comprehensive Automotive Liability Insurance:

Bodily Injury Liability: $500,000 each person; $1,000,000 each accident Property Damage: $50,000 each accident

b. Prior to commencement of work hereunder, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a certificate or written statement of the required insurance. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the policies adversely affecting the interests of the Corporation in such insurance shall not be effective until ten (10) days after written notice thereof to the Contracting Officer.

c. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in paragraph (a). The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

G.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

The Contracting officer may delegate all or part of her authority to administer this contract. Such a delegation will be in writing and will describe the extent of the authority delegated. The Contracting Officer will provide a copy of such delegation to the Contractor.

G.4. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE (COTR)

The Contracting Officer may designate Government personnel or other Contractors to act as the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) to perform functions under the contract such as review and/or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the Contractor within five working days after contract award or for construction, not

IFB # 6923G5B0005 Page 17 of 38 less than five working days prior to giving the contractor the notice to proceed. The designation letter will set for the authorities and limitations of the COTR under the contract. The COTR will ensure that the Corporation's project objectives are met, along with providing necessary information, direction, coordination, etc., within the contractual work description.

The COTR is not authorized to change any of the terms or conditions of this contract nor sign documents such as contracts or contract modifications.

When in the opinion of the Contractor, the COTR requests work outside the existing scope of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing. The Contractor shall take no action until the Contracting Officer has issued a contractual change or otherwise resolved the issue. A copy of all written correspondence to the COTR by the Contractor shall also be mailed or otherwise furnished to the Contracting Officer at the address set forth in Clause G.1.

G.5. ADDITIONAL WORK

a. The Contractor shall not perform any additional work without the Contracting Officer's authorization.

b. The Contractor, in connection with any proposal he/she makes for a contract modification, shall furnish a price breakdown directly to the Contracting Officer, itemized as required by the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise directed, the breakdown shall be in sufficient detail to permit an analysis of all materials, labor, equipment, subcontract, overhead costs, and profit covering all work involved in the modification whether such work was deleted, added or changed. Any amount claimed for subcontracts shall be supported by a separate, similar price reakdown. If the proposal includes a request for a time extension, justification shall be furnished with the proposal.

c. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to accomplish additional work on the basis of a negotiated fixed price when it is in the best interest of the Corporation.

G.6. REQUESTS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

The Contractor shall furnish a breakdown of the total contract price, showing the amount included therein for each principal category of work, which shall substantiate the payment amount requested, in order to provide a basis for determining progress payments, in such detail as requested by the Contracting Officer.

The Government shall make progress payments monthly as the work proceeds on estimates of work accomplished which meets the standards of quality established under the contract, as approved by the Contracting Officer.

(1) The Contractor’s request for progress payments shall include the following substantiation:

(i) An itemization of the amounts requested, related to the various elements of work required by the contract covered by the payment requested.

(ii) A listing of the amount included for work performed by each subcontractor under the contract.

(iii) A listing of the total amount of each subcontract under the contract.

(iv) A listing of the amounts previously paid to each such subcontractor under the contract.

(v) Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer.

(2) In the preparation of estimates, the Contracting Officer may authorize material delivered on the site and preparatory work done to be taken into consideration

(3) Along with each request for progress payments, the Contractor shall furnish the following certification, or payment shall not be made: (However, if the Contractor elects to delete paragraph from the certification, the certification is still acceptable.)

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that---

(1) The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms, and conditions of the contract;

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(2) All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and the requirements of chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Codes; and

(3) This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from a subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract;

and

(4) This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance.

(Name) (Title) (Date)

G.7. RELEASE OF CLAIMS

Upon completion of the work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a "Release of Claims," as specified in paragraph (h) of Contract Clause 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts," Part II, Section I, Contract Clauses.

G.8. INCORPORATION OF SECTION K BY REFERENCE

In accordance with FAR 14.201-1(c), Part IV of the Uniform Contract Format shall not be physically included in the resulting contract, but shall be retained in the contract file. Section K, Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors (as completed by the Contractor) shall be incorporated by reference in the contract.

G.9. EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 13101: GREENING THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH WASTE

PREVENTION, RECYCLING, AND FEDERAL ACQUISITION

The Corporation encourages the use of environmentally sound, energy-efficient products and services. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of energy-efficient office equipment, supplies that contain recovered materials, and products that are either degradable, ozone safe, recyclable, contain low volatile organic content compounds, or contribute to source reduction.

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of this order within the scope of its operations.

G.10. OTHER ADMINISTRATION DATA

The Contractor shall not in any way represent that he/she is part of the United States Government or that he/she has the authority to contract or procure supplies on the credit of the United States of America.

END OF SECTION G

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SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS

a. If the contract price exceeds $150,000.00, the Contractor agrees to furnish a Performance Bond (Standard Form 25) and a Payment Bond (Standard Form 25-A), within 10 calendar days after award. The bonds shall be in the form of firm commitment, supported by corporate sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570, individual sureties, or by other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier’s check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The penal amount of the performance bond shall be one hundred (100) percent of the contract price. The performance bond secures performance and fulfillment of the contractor’s obligations under this contract.

The penal amount of the payment bond shall equal one hundred (100) percent of the original contract price. The payment bond assures payments as required by law to all persons supplying material or labor in connection with the performance of the work under this contract.

The Corporation may require additional performance and payment bond protection if the contract price is increased.

The increase in protection generally will equal 100 percent of the increase in contract price.

b. For contracts greater than $35,000, but not greater than $150,000, the Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

• Payment bond

• Irrevocable letter of credit (ILC)

• Certificate of deposit

The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price. The Contractor shall submit its alternative payment protection within 10 calendar days of contract award.

H.2. ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP)

The contractor shall submit payment requests in electronic form unless directed by the contracting officer to submit payment requests by mail. Purchases paid with a Government-wide commercial purchase card are considered to be an electronic transaction for purposes of this rule, and therefore no additional electronic invoice submission is required. Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system using the “Bill to Agency” of Interior Business Center – FMD.