7. Section H – Special Contract Requirements.pdf

22N94 Retaining Structure Replacement #3

Section H – Special Contract Requirements

Emergencies

Fire Plan In addition to the requirements of the R5 Fire Plan attached (see Section J), The Contractor shall prepare and submit for Government approval, a Project Specific Fire Plan.

Project Specific Fire Plan Requirements and Objectives

The following information is intended to assist the Contractor in preparing a project specific fire plan as required by the contract. Information is for guidance only. Specific questions should be directed to the COR for clarification.

Specific Requirements

A This contract requires the Contractor to prepare a project specific fire plan. The plan shall be based on an informed identification and evaluation of the specific and potential fire hazards one could reasonably expect to encounter on this project.

1. The fire plan shall address the following specific elements:

a. Identification of expected and potential hazards.

b. Description of mitigations and prevention measures and equipment to be employed.

c. Identification of equipment and tools to be available on site(s) for fire suppression.

d. Development and description of an evacuation plan.

e. Emergency communications plan.

f. Identification of personnel responsible for conformity to, and execution of, the submitted Fire

Plan with means of contact during project.

B The following specific elements or requirements shall be included in the Fire Plan as applicable:

1. Operations confined to developed administration or recreational facilities, trails, roadways, and bridge deck/structure shall require the following at each work site:

a. For each power source or tool (generator, compressor, drill motors, saws, etc), a 10, B:C

Fire Extinguisher, with current inspection tag, shall be maintained.

b. One 5 Gal. water reservoir and hand pump per active work site.

2. When working outside of developed administrative or recreational sites, the Fire Plan shall address compliance with applicable operational restrictions of a Fire Precautionary Period and the appropriate restrictions of any implemented Project Activity Level (PAL).

3. Equipment service areas, parking areas, and gas and oil storage areas shall be cleared of all flammable material for a radius of at least 10 feet unless otherwise specified. Small mobile or stationary internal combustion engine sites shall be cleared of flammable material for a slope distance of at least 10 feet from such engine. The Contracting Officer shall approve such sites in writing.

C The following shall be included in the Fire Plan as written here or re-written with substantially the same meaning and intent:

The Contractor shall:

1. Take all steps necessary to prevent employees, subcontractors and their employees from setting fires not required for completion of the contract.

2. Shall permit and assist in periodic testing and inspection of required fire equipment. Contractor shall certify compliance with specific fire precautionary measures in the fire plan and shall update such certification when operations change.

3. Comply with all applicable laws of the State of California, in particular, see California Public Resource Codes (CPRC).

4. Be responsible for preventing the escape of fires set directly or indirectly as a result of Contractor’s operations, and extinguish all such fires which may escape.

D For contract work involving trail or road construction, widening, or relocation; clearing operations including clearing work in developed recreational sites; and excavation/embankment work with power equipment, the following specific requirements shall be included:

1. The Contractor shall equip each internal combustion engine with a spark arrester, except for motor vehicles equipped with a maintained muffler as defined in C.P.R.C. Section 4442 or engines with exhaust-operated turbochargers. Spark Arresters shall be a model tested and approved under Forest Service Standard 5100-1a.

2. Contractor shall meet minimum requirements of CPRC Sections 4427 and 4428 Fire tools kept at each operating area shall be sufficient to equip all employees in the felling, yarding, loading, chipping, and material processing operations associated with each operational area.

General Requirements and References

Any requirements of the Fire Plan are separate from, and do not substitute for, any requirements for a Health and Safety (Accident Prevention) Plan that may otherwise be required by the contract., This contract is not intended to engage the Contractor for fire suppression work. However, the Contractor is expected to maintain, on site during construction work, the personnel and equipment resources necessary to control, contain, and extinguish any fire started as a result of the Contractor’s work activities. The Project Specific Fire Plan shall clearly indicate this ability and intent.

Reliance, in the Fire Plan, upon other entities (not including sub-contractors working on the project) for fire prevention or initial suppression will generally not be approved. Those entities, agencies, or organizations who are normally engaged in fire suppression and would normally respond to an emergency (“911”) call from the project location shall be identified in the plan.

Special Fire Permits. The Contractor must secure a special written permit from the District Ranger or designated representative before engaging in any of the activities listed below. The terms and conditions of any of the permits required for this contract are as shown on the permit(s)). Burning of demolition debris, trash, or garbage will not be permitted.

1. Blasting and Storage of Explosives and Detonators. (Explosives Permit required by California

Health & Safety Code, Section 12101.)

2. Burning.

3. Camp, Lunch and Warming Fires.

4. Welding and cutting including any “cutting” by means of abrasive power tools.

For fire permits, contact:

The Feather River Ranger District Office at:

530-534-6500 Clearing of Fuels. Contractor shall clear away, and keep clear, fuels and logging debris as follows:

Smoking and Fire Rules. Smoking shall not be permitted during fire season, except in a barren area or in an area cleared to mineral soil at least ten feet in diameter. In areas closed to smoking, the CO may approve special areas to be used for smoking. The Contractor shall sign designated smoking areas.

Contractor shall post signs regarding smoking and fire rules in conspicuous places for all employees to see. Contractor's supervisory personnel shall require compliance with these rules. Under no circumstances shall smoking be permitted during fire season while employees are operating light or heavy equipment, or walking or working in grass and woodlands.

Reporting Fires. As soon as feasible but no later than 15 minutes after initial discovery, Contractor shall notify Forest Service of any fires in contract work or staging area(s) or along roads used by Contractor.

Communications. The Contractor shall furnish a serviceable telephone, radio-telephone or radio system connecting each operating side with Contractor's headquarters. When such headquarters is at a location which makes communication to it clearly impractical, Forest Service may accept a reasonable alternative location. The communication system shall provide prompt and reliable communications between Contractor's headquarters (or agreed to alternative) and Forest Service via commercial telecommunications.

Emergency Communication Contacts for this contract:

NAME PHONE # CELL #

Emergency 911 Dispatch Center Plumas National Forest 530-283-7838 Nearest FS Station/RD ? Xxx xxx xxxx Xxx xxx xxxx

COR TBD

Inspector TBD

Area of Responsibility for Fire. Unless otherwise noted elsewhere in the contract, the following define the limits of a contractor's area of responsibility for fire under the terms of the Fire Plan (Section J): Within 100’ of any Contractor operations

Welding equipment and portable gasoline engine powered generators or compressors.

10 feet slope radius

Project Specific Accident Prevention Plan (Health and Safety)

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The work of this section consists of establishing an effective accident prevention program and providing a safe environment for all personnel and visitors.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Accident Prevention (Health and Safety) Program: Before on-site work begins, submit for approval an Accident Prevention Plan. The CO will review the proposed program for compliance with OSHA/CalOSHA and project requirements. If the Plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the Plan within 10 days. No progress payments will be processed until the program is approved. The Plan shall include:

A. Name of responsible supervisor to carry out the Program.

B. Preliminary schedule of weekly and monthly safety meetings C. First aid/Emergency medical procedures.

D. Outline of each phase of the work, the hazards associated with each major phase, and the methods proposed to ensure property protection and safety of the public, Government personnel, and the Contractor's employees. Identify the work included under each phase by reference to specification section or division numbers.

E. Required training, both initial and continuing.

F. Submit a brief report of safety meetings and of inspections.

G. Upon request, submit proof of employees' qualifications to perform assigned duties in a safe manner.

H. If utilized, a plan for decontaminating and storage of creek water for potable use.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. In case of conflicts between Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements, the most stringent shall apply. Equipment or tools not meeting OSHA requirements will not be allowed on the project sites. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section and related sections may result in suspension of work.

B. Qualifications of Employees

2. Ensure that employees are physically qualified to perform their assigned duties in a safe manner.

3. Do not allow employees to work whose ability or alertness is impaired because of drugs, fatigue, illness, intoxication, or other conditions that may expose themselves or others to injury.

4. Operators of vehicles, mobile equipment, hoisting equipment, and hazardous plant equipment shall be able to understand signs, signals, and operating instructions, and be capable of operating such equipment. Provide operating instructions for all equipment.

Newly hired operators shall be individually tested by an experienced operator or supervisor to determine if they are capable of safely operating equipment.

1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING

A. Reportable Accidents: A reportable accident is defined as death, occupational disease, traumatic injury to employees or the public, property damage by accident in excess of $100, and fires. The Contractor shall notify the CO within 48 hours of any reportable accident and prior to filling-out the DI-134. Within 7 days of a reportable accident, forward to the CO the DI-134 form. Forms may be obtained from CO.

B. All Other Accidents: The Contractor shall report all other accidents to the CO as soon as possible and assist the CO and other officials as required in the investigation of the accident.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2,1 FIRST AID FACILITIES: Provide adequate facilities for the number of employees and the type of construction at the site.

2.2 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

A. Meet requirements of OSHA/CalOSHA.

B. Damaged or defective personal protective equipment shall not be used C. Employees operating chain saws:

1. Shall wear foot protection that is constructed with cut resistant materials which will protect against contact with a running chain saw

2. Shall be provided with by the Contractor, at no cost to the employee, chain saw chaps approved by Underwriter’s laboratory or meet Forest Service specification 6170-47.

D. The Contractor shall ensure that employees use and employ all personal protective equipment appropriate to each task as it is performed

2.3 BARRIERS:

A. Provide appropriate and adequate protection, in the form of signs, barriers, and fencing to separate work areas from areas open to public access.

B. See drawings for details on Temporary Traffic control and Barriers

PART 3 – EXECUTION

EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS: Post telephone numbers or other communication means and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire department, and police in conspicuous locations at the work site.

3.2 PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

A. Inspect personal protective equipment daily and maintain in a serviceable condition. Clean and repair, as appropriate, personal items before issuing them to another individual.

B. Inspect and maintain other protective equipment and devices before use and on a periodic basis to ensure safe operation.

3.3 SAFETY MEETINGS:

A. As a minimum, conduct weekly "tailgate" safety meetings. These meetings shall be conducted by a foreman or the superintendent and attended by all construction personnel at the worksite.

Sub-contractors may conduct their own safety meetings.

B. Conduct monthly safety meetings for all levels of supervision. Notify the CO of the date, time, and place of each meeting at least three days before. These meetings shall be used to review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, to resolve current health and safety problems, to provide a forum for planning safe construction activities, and for updating the Accident Prevention Plan.

3.4 HARD HATS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AREAS:

A. A “hard hat area” will be designated by the CO. The hard hat area shall be posted by the Contractor in a manner satisfactory to the CO.

B. It is the Contractor's responsibility to require all those working on or visiting the site to use and wear appropriate protective equipment at all times.

3.5 TRAINING:

A. First Aid: Provide adequate training to ensure prompt and efficient first aid.

B. Hazardous Material: Train and instruct each employee exposed to hazardous material in safe and approved methods of handling and storage. Hazardous materials are defined as explosive, flammable, poisonous, corrosive, oxidizing, irritating, or otherwise harmful substances that could cause death or injury. Ref: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Introduction | NIOSH |

CDC

https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/pgintrod.html https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/pgintrod.html

Project Traffic Control Plan

No less than 15 days prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall submit a Traffic Control Plan to the Contract Officer for review and approval.

Any loads over legal limits require a Forest Service Overload Permit in addition to state or local overload permits prior to crossing any bridges. See C.6-C above During construction, the road shall be closed to public traffic. The Contractor shall give priority to the safety of Forest Service admin. and public traffic and their employees when scheduling and maintaining any partial closure.

The Contractor shall prepare and submit for Government approval, a traffic control plan which accommodates traffic according to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), the FHWA Standard Specification FP-14 sections (156 and 635), and relevant Forest Service Supplemental Specifications. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner that ensures safety and convenience to the public. The Contractor shall coordinate with any other contractor(s) working in the area to accommodate, as much as safely possible, their construction-related traffic through this contract’s work area.

The Contractor shall provide, erect, maintain, disassemble, and remove all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and safety of the public. During construction, the Contractor shall place and maintain Type III barricades with ROAD CLOSED signs on 22N94 at the South Branch Middle Fork Feather River bridge and the intersection with 22N62 In addition to the general requirements herein, the Contractor shall place and maintain the following specific advisory signage:

• On FSR 22N62 at the intersection of Butte County Route (BCR) 44605A near Brush Creek, a sign indicating the closure of 22N94 south to Feather Falls.

• On FSR 22N94 at the intersection of FSR 22N27 near Feather Falls, a sign indicating the closure of 22N94 at the South Branch Middle Fork Feather River. No access to Millsap Bar.

• On FSR 22N94 at the intersection of 22N27 (west) near Little Grass Valley Res., a sign indicating the closure of 22N93 at 22N62. Access to Millsap Bar open.*

*Unless other work on 22N94 is obstructing travel. Contractor shall coordinate with any other work on the 22N94 road.

AGAR 452.237-74 Key Personnel (Feb 1988)

A. Proposals shall identify the following Key Personnel and their qualifications/experience.

• Project Manager

• Site Superintendent. Shall have a minimum of five years working on similar projects in remote areas.

• Project Quality Control Manager. Shall have a minimum of three years experience as a CQC manager/supervisor.

• Health and Safety Manager.

• Erosion Control/SWPP Manager. Shall have a minimum of three years experience with erosion control/SWPP.

Except for the Project Manager and the CQC Manager, multiple positions listed above may be filled by the same person.

B. During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

C. The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

Utility Services There are no public utility services available at or near the construction site.

Superintendence by Contractor In addition to Clause 52.236-6, the following applies: The name and the specific authorities of the foreman or superintendent must be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor may use his/her own prepared letterhead stationery or a "Designation of Contractor's Representative" form available from the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor or the designee is not present when work is being performed on the contract, a Suspend Work Order may be issued with contract time continuing to run. The Contractor shall have a person on-site that is fully conversant in the English language.

Loss, Damage or Destruction Equipment Furnished with Operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.

Other. Even though this contract may provide for performing services at the direction of Government personnel, the contract is not for personal services, and neither the Contractor nor their personnel are Government employees. The Government assumes no liability for injury occurring to Contractor personnel or to third parties, or for loss, damage, or destruction involving third parties' property as a result of the Contractor's operation. Except that the Government is liable for such loss, damage, or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of Government employee(s) acting within the scope of their employment.

Archaeological and Historic Sites Location of known archaeological, historic, or pre-historic materials protected by the American Antiquities Act (l6 USC 433) will be identified for the Contractor before work commences. The Contractor and their employees or sub-contractor(s) shall not enter such areas without Government approval. If any unidentified sites, artifacts, or features are discovered during construction, the Contractor shall stop all work activities in the immediate area and notify the C.O. as soon as possible. No work activity shall resume until the Government has cleared the area and notified the Contractor that work may resume.

Spill Plan If the total oil or oil products storage exceeds 1,320 gallons or if any single container exceeds a capacity of 660 gallons, the Contractor shall prepare and implement a Spill Prevention and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan. Such plan shall meet applicable EPA requirements (40 CFR 112), including certification by a registered professional engineer. The Contractor under the direction of the Contracting Officer, or in the absence of said officer, acting independently, shall immediately take action to contain and clean up, without expense to the Government, all petroleum products spills on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by the Contractor's employees directly or indirectly as a result of contract operations. The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary by the Government for the containment and clean up of petroleum products spills caused by Contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations. The Contractor shall immediately report all petroleum products spills to the Contracting Officer.