21. Attachment A - AMD0001 specifications.pdf

03 February 2021

Attachment A

PMOC Crack & Seal Specifications

89503221BWA000037

Updated

SECTION B

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

PMOC ASPHALT AND CRACK SEAL

COLORADO

APPENDIX A

ATTACHMENT B

Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. REQUIREMENTS:

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

C. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: “Mobilization and Preparatory Work”

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

E. MATERIALS:

F. RIGHTS‐OF‐WAY:

G. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS:

H. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

I. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

J. SITE SPECIFIC TRAFFIC PLAN:

K. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

L. CONDITIONS OF WORK:

M. SUBMITTALS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

A. GENERAL:

B. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: Crack Seal C. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: Micro Surfacing D. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: Pavement Markings:

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY CONTROL

A. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

B. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

DIVISION 15 –DRAWINGS

A. GENERAL:

B. LIST OF DRAWINGS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. CONTRACT REQUIREMENT:

Complete PMOC Asphalt Crack and Seal, in accordance with the Construction Contract (Standard Form 1442); the Contract Clauses; WAPA’s Construction Standards, including Standard 1 – General Requirements (September 2016), Standard 2 – Site work (September 2016), Standard 12 – Painting (September 2016), Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection (September 2016), Standard 15 – Drawings (September 2016);

Standard Drawings; and these Project Specifications and Drawings.

If a conflict occurs between the Project Specifications and the Construction Standards, the Project Specifications shall govern. The Project Specifications and the Drawings are used to take exceptions or provide additions to the Construction Standards. Some paragraphs in the Construction Standards will not apply to this job.

WAPA’s Construction Standards, Standard Drawings, and Electrical Equipment Standards are available at:

http://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWAPA/Pages/what‐WAPA‐buys.aspx

WAPA Project Specifications and Construction Standards are explained in Standard 1 – General Requirements, Section 1.1.1, “Standards and Project Specifications”.

B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1. Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and labor to complete asphalt repairs at the Western Area Power Administration’s (WAPA’s) PMOC, located in Loveland, Colorado. Area encompassing crack seal and micro surfacing treatment is approximately 302,290 square feet (33,660 square yards). The work shall include:

a. Asphalt crack seal and micro surfacing process as required per these Specifications.

b. Re-establishing and painting all parking spaces and traffic control lines on the site.

2. Paragraphs “Description of Bidding Schedule Items” in Divisions 2 describes the work to be performed.

3. The work is located at the Loveland Area PMOC in Loveland, Colorado 80537 as shown on drawing LLM 0015.

C. DESCRIPTION OF BID SCHEDULE ITEM “MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK”:

1. The mobilization and preparatory work includes the following:

a. Performing mobilization and preparatory work in accordance with Section H of the contract clauses.

b. Prepare and submit a Construction Schedule and furnish a Safety and Health Program.

D. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

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1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: Begin work within 10 calendar days after the date of receipt of the “Notice to Proceed”.

2. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME: Except as otherwise provided for specific submittals, WAPA requires 10 calendar days for review of drawings or data submitted for approval.

3. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS: The following Construction Schedule restrictions shall apply:

a. All work shall be started and completed on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule.

More than one weekend will be allowed.

b. The Contractor shall not interfere with the day-to-day operations within the facility.

c. Construction schedule is limited to the temperature, weather, and drying restraints as detailed in Division 2 of these Specifications.

d. The following COVID-19 preventative measures will be followed:

1. The Contractor shall record the temperature of each on site employee, prior to beginning work, and report these temperatures to the Construction Control Representative, daily. Any employee with elevated temperature (100.4 Degrees Fahrenheit or higher) will not be allowed to stay on site. The employee may only return to work on the site following a negative result for the COVID-19 virus, as well as the antibodies for COVID-19.

2. Social distancing will be practiced in all situations that are possible.

3. No employee will be allowed inside any WAPA building without a mask approved by the Construction Control Representative.

E. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

1. SUBMITTAL TIME: Prepare and Submit a Construction Schedule to the CO within 14-calendar days after date of Notice to Proceed.

2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall be allowed 90 calendar days to perform this work. The start date for this period of performance is the date the Notice to Proceed is signed.

F. MATERIALS:

The Contractor shall furnish all material for completing the work. The Contractor shall ensure that all stored materials are protected from damaged and exposure to weather. The Contractor’s material and equipment storage areas shall be incorporated into the Contractors Traffic Control Plan and shall be approved by the COR.

G. RIGHTS-OF-WAY:

Orient construction methods and equipment to utilize property, or obtain additional temporary access without additional cost to WAPA. Any additional temporary access acquired by the Contractor shall have prior COR approval. During the contract period, WAPA reserves the right to use Contractor-obtained access.

H. GEOLOGICAL INVESTIGATIONS:

No geologic records are provided for this project.

I. ELECTRICAL POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Electric power for construction is available, without cost, subject to the limits of the existing electrical system. Source of supply is the existing receptacles in the buildings and grounds at the facility, as well as cables supplying the existing gate operator motors and lighting unit. The Contractor shall provide the means to get the power to the work site. The Contractor may furnish power for construction by other means. Power made available by WAPA will be delivered as single phase, 60Hz, at approximately 120-240V AC.

J. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

Water is available for onsite construction purposes. Contractor shall furnish equipment and material for conveying the water from existing locations to the point of use.

K. SITE SPECIFIC TRAFFIC PLAN:

1. A Vehicle Traffic Control Plan for the site shall be submitted. This Traffic Control Plan shall mitigate traffic flow issues, be designed to prevent traffic congestion and prevent both vehicle and pedestrian safety hazards. It shall also designate specific work zones for each activity and clearly show how employees and public are to access facilities around each work zone. Each work zone and activity shall not encompass more than a single day or shift of work unless authorized by the COR. The Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted for approval 14 days prior to commencement of work.

L. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING:

Explosives shall not be used.

M. CONDITIONS OF WORK:

1. REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to all areas of construction, to include electrical, plumbing, safety, traffic control, fire prevention, and environmental protection. The Contractor shall provide safety barriers and equipment as required.

2. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS:

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for the coordination of the work and determining the linear footage of crack repair, square footage of seal coat, and linear footage of pavement markings. The Contractor shall field verify all dimensions and advise the COR of any discrepancies or obstacles prior to proceeding with the construction. The bid schedule total for this work shall include the area as it has been described in these Project Specifications.

Payment for this work shall be Lump Sum, regardless of estimated linear and square footage quantities. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional fee for variations in the approximated linear footage or square footage areas of specified repairs.

b. The Contractor shall be responsible for all survey control, grades, staking, and field data needed in the performance of the described work.

3. TRASH REMOVAL: Disposal of all items, including but not limited to, removed aggregate, subgrade, existing crack seal material, debris, excess material, etc. shall be in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and in accordance with Division 13, Section 13.9.

4. PARKING: Parking of the Contractor’s vehicles shall be as directed by the COR or WAPA’s Inspector.

5. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES: The Contractor shall comply with recommendations contained in the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (most recent addition) to ensure proper warning of motorists. Also, adequate traffic control devices shall be provided by the Contractor.

6. SANITARY PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall provide temporary toilets for the use of construction personnel. Location, type, proposed maintenance, etc., shall be approved by the COR prior to placing toilets. Temporary toilets shall be removed at the completion of construction. All costs incurred in connection with the temporary toilets shall be borne by the Contractor.

7. UTILITIES: The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and locating all utilities prior to performance of work.

N. EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the requirements listed in WAPA Construction Standard 1.4.3 all employees are restricted from wearing a headset, headphone, or other listening device, other than a hearing aid or instrument for the improvement of defective human hearing, hearing protection worn as the hazard exists, or for communication purposes while on a WAPA jobsite.

O. SUBMITTALS AND CORRESPONDENCE:

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish submittals as specified in the Construction Standards and this Project Specification via the email address listed below.

a. Submittals shall be in standard PDF, Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), Microsoft Excel (.xls/.xlsx), Electronic CAD (.dwg) (AutoCAD 2013 - 2016) formats. All submittals in .dwg format shall also be submitted in .pdf format.

b. All submittals shall include the WAPA Contract number with the three digit Specification

Number if applicable, (895032-XXC-WA000XXX-XXX), WAPA project title, Bidding Schedule Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) and applicable division number.

c. Multiple CLIN’s on a single submittal are not permitted.

d. A cover transmittal letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format shall be included with each email submittal.

2. TRANSMITTAL: The Contractor shall submit all correspondence (Request For Information, Submittals, etc.) to the following email address care of the COR.

3. SUBMITTAL RESPONSE: WAPA will provide a response to all submittals in accordance with Division 1. D.2 of these Specifications with an “Acceptable for Use” or “Not Acceptable” status, with comments as appropriate, to the email address where the submittals originated.

4. PROJECT PROTOCOL: Electronic Correspondence

ATTN: J5600

Email: RMR‐J5600‐CS@wapa.gov mailto:CS@wapa.gov

a. Submittals for Review:

EMAIL SUBMITTAL FORMAT:

Subject Line in Email

Submittal number, Subject, Project Name/Number, and Contract Number

Example: Submittal 017, Seismic Report -CLIN 001, PMOC Asphalt Crack and Seal, 895032-XXC-

WA0000XX-XXX

b. Payment Requests:

EMAIL PAYMENT REQUEST FORMAT:

Invoice number, Project Name/Number, and Contract Number Example: Invoice 01, PMOC Asphalt Crack and Seal, 895032-XXC-WA0000XX-XXX

c. Certified Payrolls-Prime and Sub-Contractors:

EMAIL CERTIFIED PAYROLL FORMAT:

Certified Payroll (CP), Week ending (WE), Project Name/Number, and Contract Number

Example: CP-WE 09/12/18 & 09/19/18, PMOC Asphalt Crack and Seal, 895032-XXC-WA0000XX-XXX

d. Request for Information:

EMAIL (REQUEST FOR INFORMATION) FORMAT:

Request for Information (RFI), Project Name/Number, Contract Number Example: RFI-003, Labeling Info, PMOC Asphalt Crack and Seal, 895032-XXC-WA0000XX -XXX

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Construction Schedule within 10 days after NTP

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2 Standard 1.1.6

Breakdown of Contract Prices within 10 days after NTP

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Standard 1.4.1

Site Specific Safety Plan and Superintendent resumes. Prior to starting construction.

Pre‐Con Meeting

Citizenship Forms and Foreign National Date Cards. Prior to starting construction.

5 Site Specific Traffic Control Plan X

6 Division 2 Asphalt Crack Seal X X X

7 Division 2 Asphalt Micro Surfacing X X X

9 Division Pavement Markings X

10 Division 15 As‐Built Drawings X X

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

A. GENERAL: This section contains requirements for completing the Western Area Power Administration’s (WAPA’s) PMOC asphalt crack and seal. Refer to applicable Sections of Standard 2 – “SITEWORK”.

1. DEFINITIONS:

a. Asphalt Crack Seal: A mixture of materials that will form a resilient and adhesive compound capable of effectively sealing cracks in asphalt against infiltration of moisture throughout the repeated cycles of expansion and contraction with temperature changes, and will not flow from crack or be picked up by vehicle tires at ambient temperatures as defined in

ASTM D6690.

b. Asphalt Micro Surfacing: Application of a polymer-modified micro surfacing mix on an existing pavement surface.

2. REQUIREMENTS:

a. The Contractor shall comply with the manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations for cleaning, primer coats, temperature restrictions, application methods, and curing time.

B. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: “Crack Seal”

1. GENERAL: Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor to complete the work as described herein. Refer to drawing LLM 0019 for approximate location of asphalt to be repaired by crack seal treatment. Crack seal work includes:

a. Preparing the existing asphalt surface by cleaning it free of loose material, dirt, vegetation, dust, and debris.

b. Cleaning and filling all cracks 1/4 inch to 1-inch in the existing asphalt using approved asphalt crack seal material. Crack seal asphalt repair shall include the joints between asphalt and concrete pavement sections. Cracks greater than 1-inch wide shall be filled with mastic materials specifically designed for crack filling according to the manufacturer instructions.

2. MATERIAL:

a. Crack seal material shall meet the requirements of ASTM D6690 Table 1.

3. PREPARATION: The crack and surface area for at least 6-inches on both sides of the crack shall be cleaned of foreign matter and loosened particles with compressed air to a depth of 2-inches. Cleaning shall be performed using a hot compressed air lance, or routed to a depth of 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch depth if the hot air lance proves to be insufficient. The lance shall be used to dry and warm the adjacent asphalt immediately prior to sealing. Direct flame dryers shall not be used. Follow the guidelines in the appendix of ASTM D6690 and those published by the manufacturer.

4. APPLICATION/INSTALLATION:

a. All cracks with a width larger than 1/4-inch and less than 1-inch shall be filled with hot poured joint and crack sealant flush with the pavement surface.

b. Immediately after filling the crack, any excess sealant shall be leveled off to be flush with the pavement surface by squeegee, a shoe attached to the applicator wand, or other suitable means approved by the COR. The squeegee shall be centered on the crack.

Excess material on either side of the crack shall not exceed 3-inches in width or 1/16-inch in depth.

c. Sealant material picked up or pulled out after being placed shall be replaced by the

Contractor at no expense to the Government. The Contractor shall protect sealed cracks from traffic and debris until fully cured.

d. Protect concrete surfaces, walls, buildings, sidewalks, curbs and gutter, service entrances, and other objects adjacent to the work from any overrun of sealant material.

e. Application Temperature:

1) The face of the crack shall be dry. The air and pavement temperature shall both be at or above 50° F and rising at the time of crack seal application unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

2) The temperature of the sealant material shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The heating equipment shall be equipped with a calibrated thermometer capable of ±5° F accuracy from 200° F to 600° F unless otherwise authorized by the COR. This thermometer shall be located so the Inspector can safely check the temperature of the sealant material. Material shall be rejected if heated above temperature recommended by the manufacturer, held at pouring temper for over 12 hours, reheated more than once, or is otherwise inconsistent in appearance.

3) The cracks and surface must be completely dry prior to any application. A minimum of three days of dry weather must have occurred just prior to application. If three days of dry weather cannot be obtained, the crack must be thoroughly dried and accepted by the COR.

C. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: “Micro Surfacing”

1. GENERAL: Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor to complete micro surfacing work as described herein. Refer to drawing LLM 0019 for approximate area. Micro surfacing work includes:

a. Cleaning entire surface and cracks 1/4-inch wide or less of loose sand, dust, rock, mud, vegetation and all other debris.

b. Developing and submitting a job mix formula (JMF) for micro surfacing which conforms to

ISSA A143, Recommended Performance Guidelines for Micro Surfacing. Include the following:

1) Aggregate gradation values;

2) Residual asphalt content as a percent by mass of dry aggregate; and

3) Polymer-modifier: Type and quantity of polymer-modifier solids based on the residual asphalt content.

c. Applying micro surfacing mix over the existing asphalt pavement surface.

2. MATERIAL:

a. POLYMER-MODIFIED ASPHALT FOR MICRO-SURFACING: Conform to ISSA A143.

b. MINERAL FILLER: Conform to AASHTO M 17

c. AGGREGATE FOR MICRO SURFACING: Conform to ISSA A143 and the following:

1) AASHTO T 96, Los Angeles Abrasion Test: 30 percent (30%) maximum wear

2) Sand equivalent AASHTO T 176, Alternate Method No. 2, Reference Method: 65 min

3) Soundness of aggregate using sodium sulfate, AASHTO T 104 (5 cycles): 15 percent loss max.

4) Gradation for micro surfacing aggregate shall meet the following:

Sieve Size Percent by Mass Passing Sieve

9.5 mm (3/8”) 100

4.75 mm (#4) 90 - 100

2.36 mm (No. 8) 65 − 90

1.18 mm (No. 16)

45 − 70

600 μm (No. 30)

30 − 50

300 μm (No.50)

18 − 30

150 μm (No. 100) 10 − 21

75 μm (#200) 5.0 − 15.0

3. PREPARATION:

a. Treat existing asphalt cracks and asphalt repairs as prescribed above in previous sections.

Do not install micro surfacing until crack seal treatment and new asphalt sections have completely cured.

b. The entire asphalt surface shall be free of debris, particles, gravel, dirt, and dust. Parking blocks shall be removed and reinstalled after surface treatment). The area shall be swept clean using hand brooms, approved mechanical sweepers, or compressed air equipment.

The surface shall be dry at the time of application of surfacing materials. Direct flame dryers shall not be used.

c. After any crack seal treatments and before applying micro surfacing, clean the existing pavement surface, including the removal of oil and grease spots. If cleaning pavements with detergents, thoroughly rinse with water, and allow surface to dry completely prior to applying seal coat.

d. If after cleaning existing surface oil and grease spots remain, use an oil seal primer and apply per manufacturer’s instructions. Oil seal primer shall be applied uniformly and at a constant rate per square yard to areas where residual oils, petroleum grease, and gasoline are visibly noticeable after surface preparation.

e. Cover all manholes (sewer and storm covers), valves, hydrants, drains and other objects that do not need to be sealed.

a. Place micro surfacing when ambient air and pavement temperature in the shade are both at or above 45° F and rising, the weather is not foggy or overcast, and temperatures below 32°F are not forecast for at least 24 hours after application.

Place micro surfacing mixture of the proper consistency at all times so as to provide the application rate required by the surface condition. Place with an application rate of 17-22 lb/yd2 based upon the weight of dry aggregate in the mixture.

b. Utilize mixing and spreading equipment that conforms to ISSA A143.

c. Fog the surface with water in front of the spreader.

d. Depressions or ruts in the existing surface shall be filled with maximum 1-inch thick lifts.

e. Utilize pneumatic tire rollers for compaction. Begin rolling after the mixture has cured to the point where it will not pick up on the roller tires. Roll with at least two full-coverage passes with the roller. Remove streaks, ripples, tears or other irregularities from the finished surface.

f. Allow treated areas to completely cure before opening to traffic.

g. Do not allow micro surfacing mixture to runoff around curbs and shoulders. Protect all adjacent structures and vegetation from the surfacing work.

h. Remove and dispose of all spills, excess mix, and other debris legally offsite.

D. DESCRIPTION OF BID ITEM: “Pavement Markings”

1. GENERAL: Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor to complete pavement markings work as described herein. Pavement marking work includes:

a. Re-painting all pavement markings, including walking path, after asphalt seal coat has completely cured, waiting the appropriate time after cure as recommended by the paint manufacturer. Size and color shall be the same as the existing pavement markings and in accordance with Standard 2.13.1.11 “Pavement Marking Material”. Some pavement markings shall be in the same location as existing while other pavement markings have a new alignment or are new altogether. Apply a single coat at a minimum of 54 square feet per gallon for symbols. Apply two coats at a minimum rate of 107 square feet per gallon for striping.

2. MATERIAL: Refer to Standard 2, Section 2.13.1.11, “PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIAL”.

Color shall match existing pavement markings prior to repairs.

3. PREPARATION:

a. Record all existing pavement markings with sufficient detail (lengths, widths, symbols, and/or letters, etc.) prior to asphalt work/repairs. For verification and/or new markings, see drawings LLM 0020_1, 0020_2, and 0020_3.

b. Pavement surface shall be thoroughly cleaned and free from dirt, oil, grease, and moisture before painting.

a. After completion of asphalt seal coat, pavement markings shall be installed in accordance with Standard 2, Section 2.13.1.11, “Pavement Marking Material”.

b. All pavement markings shall comply with Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

(MUTCD).

c. 4foot walkway markings parallel to curbs shall be placed within 6 inches from the toe of the curb line.

DIVISION 13 – ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

A. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS: Bidding Schedule does not contain a separate item for “Environmental Quality Protection”. The cost of compliance with requirements of Construction Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection (Sections 13.1 through 13.20) shall be included in the applicable bidding schedule items.

B. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. The following requirements must be observed for the Asphalt Crack and Seal Project at the Loveland PMOC.

a) If the scope of the work for this project changes or if work will occur outside the perimeter of the facility, WAPA’s Environmental Division must be contacted for additional review.

b) Measures shall be put in place to prevent spills of crackseal, asphalt and sealcoat materials from entering storm drains or other pathways to water located at the Loveland PMOC. All crackseal, asphalt, and sealcoat materials shall be stored away from storm drains or other pathways to water.

DIVISION 15 – DRAWINGS

A. GENERAL:

A complete set of standard drawings are available at http://www.wapa.gov/business/ .

B. LIST OF DRAWINGS:

1. LLM 0015 Revision E – Location and Vicinity Map (For Information Only)

2. LLM 0019 – Asphalt Crack and Seal - Site Plan

3. LLM 0020_1 – Asphalt Marking Plan - Warehouse Yard

4. LLM 0020_2 – Asphalt Marking Plan - Lower Lot

5. LLM 0020_3 – Asphalt Marking Plan - Upper Lot

6. LLM 0058 Revision N – Architectural – Site Plan (For Information Only) https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western-buys.aspx#%3A%7E%3Atext%3D%E2%80%8BWAPA%20buys%20a%20wide%2Cservices%2C%20equipment%20and%20construction%20work

Message from the Administrator At Western, we show our commitment to safety every day through the actions we take, the training we offer and the work conditions we provide. We expect the same commitment to safety from each of our contractors who provide products or services to Western. In performing work for Western, all contractors must make the right decisions to ensure that the work environment is as safe as possible.

Our safety program is based on four points:

Safety procedures or common sense must be applied by each Federal and contract employee. Safety should not be set aside to meet a project schedule or for personal convenience.

Employees and contractors must believe that they have the right and the responsibility to identify and take action to reduce, if not eliminate, hazardous work environments and hazardous work practices.

Managers and supervisors must lead by example and execute their responsibility to ensure each job is accomplished in a safe and healthy way.

Safety is a personal responsibility. Each individual makes the decision on what action to take to accomplish a task.

By integrating these principles into every task we take, together we can ensure Western is a safe place to work.

Mark A. Gabriel Administrator