A.02 PWS FINAL Columbia River Stern Mooring Buoy Install.pdf

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the

Columbia River Stern Mooring Buoy Install, Cowlitz County, Washington

1 INTRODUCTION

The US Army Corps of Engineers – Portland District has a requirement to solicit services to remove a damaged 11.5 foot foam stern mooring buoy from the Columbia River at approximately River Mile 75+40, install a new Government Furnished 11.5 foot foam stern mooring buoy in its place, and incidental activities related to the install as identified in this Performance of Work Statement (PWS). This is a non-personal services requirement. Perform these services in accordance with the terms of the contract as defined in the Performance Work Statement and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations.

2 LOCATION

Project site is located in the Columbia River at River Mile (RM) 75+40 near Kalama, Washington in Cowlitz County. The new buoy pickup and damaged buoy delivery location will be at USACE Portland Terminal 2, 3556 NW Front Ave, Portland, OR 97210.

STERN MOORING LOCATION

Name Sandy Island

River Mile 75+40 Northing 859280.9 Easting 7604355.9

Oregon State Plane North, NAD83

3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All work under this contract must be completed within 120 days from Contract Award.

4 GENERAL

4.1 Existing Conditions

The stern mooring buoy in the Columbia River at River Mile 75+40 is damaged and requires replacement.

A new buoy has been purchased and will be provided for install, for pickup at USACE Portland Terminal 2.

The original mooring is a single point mooring system with a riser leg secured to an embedded plate anchor, installed in 2017.

BUOY SPECIFICATIONS

Weight 11,481 lb

Diameter 11.5 ft Height, Drum 8.75 ft

Length, Top Padeye 2.4 ft

Length, Bottom Padeye 5.05 ft Height, Top Padeye to Bottom Padeye 16.3 ft

4.2 Attachment List

Attachment A – Columbia River Buoy Location Attachment B – Buoy Reference Drawings Attachment C – Spill Response Form

4.3 Government Furnished Material

The Government will provide the new Stern Mooring Buoy Assembly, to be obtained by the Contractor from USACE Portland Terminal 2. Reference contract clause 52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY for additional information.

4.4 Pre-Bid Site Visit

The Contractor is highly encouraged to make a site visit before submitting a bid on this project. The Government will determine if an amendment to the solicitation is needed based on notes and questions submitted.

5 DEFINITIONS

5.1 Contracting Officer (KO)

The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

5.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting within the limits of their authority.

6 REFERENCES

Comply with applicable federal, state, local, and USACE standards, including:

a. EM-385-1-1 (2014)

b. 33 CFR 66

c. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

d. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

e. Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ)

7 PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE SUMMARY (POS)

Provide all personnel labor, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, testing, supervision, and incidental services necessary to perform the work as defined by the tasks listed herein including mobilizations and demobilizations from the site.

7.1 Task 1 – Buoy Install, CLIN 0001

Payment will be made as a job for mobilizing and demobilizing all plant, equipment, fuel supplies, materials, and personnel to and from USACE Portland Terminal 2 and the Columbia River install site to obtain the new mooring buoy from USACE Portland Terminal 2, remove the damaged mooring buoy from the Columbia River, install the new mooring buoy in the Columbia River, and deliver the damaged mooring buoy to USACE Portland Terminal 2. Provide all pre-work submittals as listed in section 8.5 for government review and approval or acceptance prior to the start of any work, unless otherwise noted. Payment measured by COR approval of submittals and visual inspection of the buoy pickup, damaged buoy delivery, and buoy install performance.

8 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT SUMMARY (PRS)

The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract.

Government contract quality assurance will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the services conform to contract requirements.

If the Contractor fails to perform at any time and the work is deemed critical by the COR, Government forces may be assigned to perform the work. If this occurs, reimbursement to the Government for the full costs of the work performed including labor, materials, transportation, and supervision will be required.

8.1 Performance Requirements Summary Table

Below are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered deficient if any one of the following conditions are not in accordance with the following requirements.

Performance Objective PWS Paragraph Performance

Threshold Method of Surveillance

Task 1 – Buoy Install 7.1 Pass Customer Complaint;

100% Inspection;

Periodic Validation Fail

8.2 Surveillance

Random inspections by the Government, in addition to complaints from project personnel and/or visitor’s areas under this contract, will serve as the surveillance method. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will pass them on to the Contractor's Quality Control Manager for correction.

A Government Representative will be on site for 100% of the install.

8.3 Project Coordination

a. Coordinate project activities and resolve critical issues in a timely manner with COR. Notify the COR at least 2 workdays, excluding weekends, prior to start of work under each task and within 2 workdays of completion of work of each task.

b. Notify the United States Coast Guard Office of Aids to Navigation and COR via email at least 14 days prior to mobilizing for the buoy install in the Columbia River.

13th Coast Guard District Attn: PATON Manger Email: d13-pf-paton@uscg.mil AND D13-PF-LNM@uscg.mil

Include the Contract Name, Contract Number, Contractor Address, Contractor Phone Number, Name and type of floating plant to be used, description of work, work location, and estimated beginning and end dates of work.

c. Notify the Port of Kalama, Columbia River Pilots, and COR via email at least 7 days prior to mobilizing for the buoy install in the Columbia River. Contact information will be provided during the prework conference.

8.4 Contractor Required Personnel

8.4.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

a. The SSHO must meet the requirements of EM-385-1-1 section 1 and ensure that the requirements of

29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one person at the project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO must be on site at all times, excluding mobilization, to implement and administer the Contractor’s safety program and Government accepted Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The SSHO’s training, experience, and qualification must be as required by EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17, entitled SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO), and all associated sub-paragraphs.

b. Provide a Competent Person on-site at all times during work that requires professional expertise.

Provide the credentials of the Competent Person(s) to the COR.

c. The SSHO must be employed by the Prime Contractor and must meet the following requirements:

1) Minimum of 3 years safety or supervisory work on similar marine projects

2) 30 hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent

3) 8 hours of formal classroom or online safety related coursework within the last 4 years

4) Competent person training as needed

8.4.2 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager

Identify an individual at the site of the work who is responsible for overall management of CQC. Authorize the individual to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor, including stoppage of work and removal of non-complying work. The CQC Manager must be on site at all times during buoy install, including during the work of any subcontractors. The CQC Manager can also fill the role of Project Superintendent on this contract.

8.5 Submittals

Government Review of each submittal will be completed within 14 calendar days of receipt. Submit the following submittals via email to the COR:

a. Work Plan

b. Naval Architectural Analysis and Floating Service Load Charts

c. Buoy Install Plan

d. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

e. Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

f. Critical Lift Plan, if applicable

g. Mooring Chain Capture Mechanism or Method

h. Weld Procedures and Qualifications

i. Project Schedule

j. Quality Control Plan (QCP)

k. QC Reports: 24 hours after completion of each on-site workday

8.5.1 Work Plan

Submit a work plan within 30 calendar days after Contract Award for Government approval. At minimum, include the following:

a. Equipment list that includes make and model of equipment to be used for the work

b. List of all employees working on site, including Prime and subcontractors.

c. Map of area and planned equipment staging and access.

d. Organization chart, including subcontractors.

e. Number of workers on site.

f. References to the QCP, APP, EPP, Buoy Install Plan, and Critical Lift Plan as appropriate.

8.5.2 Naval Architectural Analysis and Floating Service Load Charts

Submit the Naval Architectural Analysis (NAA) and Floating Service Load Charts for all Floating Load Handling Equipment (LHE) within 15 calendar days after Contract Award. The requirements for these items can be found in EM 385-1-1 Section 16L Floating Cranes/Derricks, Crane Barges, and Auxiliary Shipboard- Mounted Cranes. The NAA and Floating Service Load Charts must also be submitted as part of the lift plan in the APP and the Critical Lift Plan, if applicable.

8.5.3 Buoy Install Plan

Develop a Buoy Install Plan for approval by the Government. Submit the Buoy Install Plan within 15 calendar days after Contract Award. Identify personnel, vessels, equipment, materials, and procedures necessary for the buoy installation. Include detailed descriptions of the marine vessel(s) to be used. The description must include the names of the owner and the vessel, dimensions, ABS classification, horsepower (if applicable), Master’s name, crane load/radius diagrams, and berthing capabilities (if applicable). Provide equipment specification sheets on all major pieces of installation equipment to include installation vessels, tugs, and cranes.

a. Mobilization and Demobilization operations

b. Damaged buoy removal

c. Mooring system assembly

d. New buoy installation

8.5.4 Accident Prevention Plan

Submit an APP in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1. Submit the APP within 30 calendar days after Contract Award for acceptance by the Government. Work cannot proceed without a Government accepted APP. Use the Safety and Occupational Health Office (CESO) Checklist A-02 to ensure all required elements are captured. If an item on CESO Form A-02 is not applicable because of the nature of the work to be performed, state this exception and provide a justification. Self-evaluate the APP before submitting using the APP checklist CESO Form A-02 and include the self-evaluated checklist with the APP submittal for reference.

a. The APP must be job-specific and must address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. General corporate-level safety and health programs are not considered job or work-site specific.

b. At minimum, include one each Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for Damaged Buoy Removal, Mooring Assembly, Buoy Installation, Horizontal Pull Test, Damaged Buoy Disassembly, Mobilization and Demobilization Operations. This list is not all-inclusive.

c. Include procedures for transportation to the nearest port and hospital, in the event of an emergency.

d. Once accepted, the APP and appendices will be enforced as part of the Contract. Disregarding the provisions of this Contract or the Government accepted APP will be cause for stoppage of work, until the matter has been rectified.

e. Once work begins, changes to the APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the

COR, Project Superintendent, SSHO, and Quality Control Manager. Should any severe hazard exposure become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the COR both verbally and in writing, within 24 hours of discovery. In the interim all necessary action must be taken by the Contractor to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard on-site personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34), and the environment.

f. Copies of the APP must be maintained at the at the work site. Continuously review and amend the

APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the Contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP in the plan as they are discovered.

8.5.5 Environmental Protection Plan (EPP)

Submit an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) within 30 calendar days of Contract Award for Government approval. Include the following as part of the EPP:

a. Name(s) and phone numbers of individuals within the Contractor’s organization responsible for ensuring adherence the Environmental Protection Plan.

b. Site-Specific Spill Prevention and Response Plan that includes special measures taken to prevent chemicals, fuels, oils, greases, and waste washings from entering public waters. Provide and utilize the following prevention/cleanup materials.

1) Emergency spill kits immediately available to enable rapid cleanup with sufficient quantities and types of spill control materials to contain any spills that can be anticipated. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the types/quantities of spill equipment required based on types and quantities of chemicals, oils, or other hazardous materials they will use and/or what they will be working on. In the event of a spill, notify the Government and spill response agencies, as outlined in Attachment C.

2) Emergency spill absorbent mats of appropriate size and type for cleanup of spilled material.

c. Procedures to ensure that all equipment is free from soil residuals, egg deposits from plant pests, noxious weeds, invasive species, and plant seeds. Purge bilges as required by USCG regulations, OR 930.560, Chapter 77.120 RCW, and Chapter 220-650 WAC, as applicable.

If at any point during work, measures are found ineffective at protecting and/or preventing visible sediment discharge or other environmental pollution, the project must stop to evaluate environmental protection measures and reestablish control. Repairs, replacements, or the installation of additional measures must be completed prior to resuming work.

8.5.6 Critical Lift Plan

Develop and submit a Critical Lift Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and this Section within 30 calendar days of Contract Award for Government approval, as necessary. Lifts that do not meet the Critical Lift criteria outlined in EM 385-1-1 Section 16 can be treated as standard lifts and included in the standard lift plan as part of the APP. Lifts performed from floating plant must adhere to requirements outlined in EM- 385-1-1 Section 16.L. A non-mandatory Critical Lift Plan form can be found in EM 385-1-1, Section 16, Form 16-3. At a minimum, the Critical Lift Plan must include:

a. Detailed lift plan that includes a schematic of the rigging geometry and configuration, expected lift loads, list of rigging materials and associated working loads, and copies of the rigging certifications.

b. Crane load charts and data sheets

c. Current crane annual and quadrennial OSHA inspections.

d. List of personnel designated and qualified by the crane operator for weight handling operations.

e. Certificate of Compliance for all Load Handling Equipment and Rigging.

8.5.7 Mooring Chain Capture Mechanism or Method

Within 30 calendar days of Contract Award, submit the Mooring Chain Capture Mechanism Design or Method to be used on this contract for Government acceptance. Any locking mechanisms and requirements for attachment to the deck of the working platform must be designed by a Professional Structural, Mechanical, or Civil Engineer registered in any jurisdiction of the United States. The proof load for the mechanism must be 100 tons. Include procedures for the installation and use of the mechanism.

8.5.8 Weld Procedures and Qualifications

Within 30 calendar days of Contract Award submit the Weld Procedures and Qualifications for Government acceptance. Submit welder qualifications for any welders performing weld operations and approved welding procedures for installation of the mooring chain capture mechanism, tack welds to the anchor bolt shackle, and any other welding operations as necessary.

8.5.9 Project Schedule

Within 15 calendar days of Contract Award, submit a Project Schedule for Government approval that includes at a minimum for each task:

a. Submission of all submittals listed in section 7.5 for approval or acceptance by the COR. Allow 14 calendar days for Government review of each submittal.

b. Preparatory meeting and initial demonstration of performance.

c. Anticipated start and end dates for work under each task.

d. Government inspection of completed work.

8.5.10 Quality Control Plan

Within 30 calendar days of Contract Award, submit the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan for Government acceptance. Identify the CQC Manager in this plan. The Contractor, not the Government is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Government reserves the right under the Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-

4) to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will alert the Contractor for correction. Non-conforming services shall be rejected. The Contractor Quality Control Manager and Project Superintendent may be the same individual.

8.5.11 Daily QC Reports

Work progress will be documented by daily QC Reports. Submit daily QC reports within 24 hours for Government acceptance. Reports will include personnel on site, hours worked, area of work, type of work, and any other pertinent information.

8.6 Buoy Install

a. Provide testing, supervision, equipment, materials, expertise, and other necessary incidentals to install the new mooring buoy. Develop a Buoy Install Plan based on (a) information contained in this specification, (b) a thorough review of the reference information, and (c) industry standards.

b. Obtain the Government Furnished stern mooring buoy assembly from USACE Portland Terminal 2.

The stern mooring buoy assembly must be transported in its provided shipping cradle. Lifting from a point on the stern mooring buoy is not permitted.

c. Provide a mooring chain capture mechanism or method for use during stern mooring buoy removals and installations. The mechanism or method will secure the mooring riser leg to ensure deck personnel are not under a load. Any locking mechanisms must be operated without personnel being under a load.

d. Remove the damaged stern mooring buoy from the mooring location identified in Attachment A, approximately Columbia River Mile 75+40. The riser leg has a 12 ton concrete sinker attached with a plate shackle. The sinker is attached along the riser leg 1 shot from the buoy. Lift the damaged stern mooring buoy enough only to place onto the barge and secure the chain with the mechanism or method. Detach the damaged stern mooring buoy from the chain at the anchor joining link, shown in Attachment B. Do not remove or damage any items below the anchor joining link. The anchor joining link is secured with a lead plug. If the anchor joining link cannot be detached, cutting the anchor joining link is acceptable. Do not damage the adjacent chain joining link or anchor bolt shackle.

e. Install the Government provided kenter joining link, anchor shackle, buoy hook, navigation light, radar reflector, and the 11.5 ft foam mooring buoy to the riser leg. Determine and record the manufacturer, year of manufacture, heat number and serial number of each applicable component in the mooring system. Some cleaning with wire brushes or wire wheels on a drill may be required to clean the components before identification details can be determined.

f. Using lead bars, secure the retaining pin in the kenter link.

g. Install stainless steel safety bolts or cotter pins on the anchor shackle and apply tack welds, all around between the nut and bolt or pin.

h. A Government Representative must be present for the buoy install. Acceptance of the buoy install will be provided on site. Do not demobilize until the buoy install has been accepted.

i. Secure the damaged stern mooring buoy in the shipping cradle that previously held the new stern mooring buoy. Remove the anchor joining link, anchor shackle, quick release hook, and hook adaptor from the damaged stern mooring buoy. Secure the removed items.

j. Deliver the damaged stern mooring buoy, including all items removed from the buoy, to USACE

Portland Terminal 2, Portland, OR.

k. All contractor personnel will be required to have and maintain all licenses, qualifications, and certifications required by industry, state, and federal agencies.

8.7 Safety

Conform to all safety standards of the most recent edition of the Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM-385-1-1.

8.7.1 Activity Hazard Analysis

Prepare a Job Safety Analysis, also known as Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), in accordance with EM-385- 1-1 and submit as part of the Accident Prevention Plan for acceptance by the COR prior to initiation of the work tasks.

8.7.2 Tools and Equipment

All tools and equipment must have manufacturer's recommended safety protective devices to ensure worker safety at all times. Inspect tools and equipment daily and maintain in good working condition. Ensure all workers are properly trained to operate tools and equipment using safe practices.

8.7.3 Accident or Mishap Reports

All accidents involving property damage, fires, personal equipment, and all injuries to the public, regardless of degree, must be reported to the KO and on ENG Form 3394 and according to the schedule which follows:

a. Investigation and Reporting

1) Conduct a mishap investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, for Medical Treatment, property damage accidents resulting in at least $5,000 in damages, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the accident or mishap reports form, ENG Form 3394, and provide the report to the COR within five calendar days of the accident.

2) Conduct an accident investigation for any of the following High Visibility Mishap: Load Handling Equipment and Rigging, Fall-from-Height. Make the initial report within four hours and provide a completed ENG Form 3394 to the COR within five calendar days of the accident.

Do not proceed with further operations until cause is determined, and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the COR.

3) The COR must be notified by the most expeditious means available of all fatal and permanent total disability injuries, three or more persons hospitalized, all property damage of $500,000 or more, and structural damage involving a question of structural adequacy. All incidents involving disabling injury or an injury which may result in an employee's lost time, or property damage of $5,000 or more must be reported to the COR by telephone as soon as possible and in all cases within four hours.

4) In all accidents enumerated in sub-item (3), investigate the circumstances before the scene of the accident is changed, take corrective action, and within 48 hours forward to the COR four copies of ENG Form 3394.

5) In the event of an accident involving a fatality, permanent total disability, hospitalization of one or more persons, or property damage of $500,000 or more, the Contractor must promptly suspend all operations at the scene of the accident and notify the COR of the occurrence. Immediately provide for the rescue and/or care of the injured. Restrict access to the area except in situations where safety may be compromised. Leave the scene undisturbed until investigated by a Government appointed board of investigation and until the Contractor is authorized to resume operations.

6) If property damage and injury result from the same accident, the consequence may be noted on the same ENG Form 3394. If more than one person is injured in a single accident, ENG Form 3394 must be submitted for each person injured.

b. Types of Accidents and Reports. For each accident that results in a consequence or combination of the consequences listed below, a complete report on ENG Form 3394 must be furnished to the KO.

Please note that these reports cannot be used for any purpose other than accident reporting.

1) Disabling injury (including death) is an injury that renders a person unable to perform a regularly established job on the day following the injury or on any subsequent day. Known suicide or deaths from natural causes are not reportable.

2) Damage of $5,000 or more to the Contractor's property or equipment, including motor vehicles and fire and/or damage to other property caused by the Contractor while executing the Contract.

3) Accidents occasioned by flood, hurricane, tornado, fire, navigation, wind, ice, etc., and structural failure in excess of $5,000.

8.8 Project Security

8.8.1 USACE Portland Terminal 2 Access

a. All Contractor and subcontractor personnel must comply with USACE Portland Terminal 2 Project security policies and procedures.

b. USACE Portland Terminal 2 is not open to the public. Security gates are locked at all times. After crossing through any gate that is locked and unattended, all personnel are required to wait for the gate to close before proceeding.

c. Arrangement and scheduling of pickup and delivery of the Government Furnished Buoy Assembly or the damaged buoy must be coordinated through the COR with the Project Staff. Access needed past 5:00 p.m. weekdays or on weekends and holidays must be approved.

d. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the Project. Costs associated with Contractor failure to comply with the Project security policies must be at the expense of the Contractor.

e. Security of the Contractor’s property and items furnished under this Contract are the Contractor’s responsibility.

8.8.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

a. Comply with applicable installation, facility, and local security policies and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13) provided identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA, and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

b. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

8.8.3 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

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

8.8.4 Non-US Citizens Identification of Employees

Submit to the COR a scanned legible copy of the Permanent Resident Card and Passport for all personnel who are non-US citizens working on this contract at least one month (30 calendar days) in advance of the start of work by the employees. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens shall not be permitted access to the Project until the Foreign Visitor Authorization is received from HQUSACE. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens shall not be permitted to work on the contract at all until Foreign Visitor

Authorization is received.

9 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

9.1 Points of Contact

Contracting Officer (KO): Brandon Lasich, Brandon.M.Lasich@usace.army.mil, 503-808-4637

Contract Specialist: Scott Houts, Michael.S.Houts@usace.army.mil, 508-315-2182

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Morgan Lee, Morgan.B.Lee@usace.army.mil, 503-502-9768

9.2 Prework Conference

A prework conference will be coordinated between COR and Contractor within 15 calendar days after Contract Award to discuss prework submittals, personnel, scheduling, and to review contract requirements.

9.3 Contract Changes

Changes in scope, time, or deliverables can only be authorized by the Contracting Officer. Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if they have received direction to perform work outside the scope of the contract. Changes in scope will be negotiated and a written modification issued, before proceeding with the work.

9.4 Invoicing

Payment will be made for completed and accepted work. Provide invoicing that includes signed invoice, daily reports, and summary sheets. Coordinate with COR prior to submission of invoice. Submit PDF invoice via email to the COR and to CEFC-G2invoices@usace.army.mil.

9.5 Unacceptable Performance

If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

9.6 Damages Caused by the Contractor

Contractor will be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to Government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, plantings (except those impacted by the intended work), or grounds (including roads) caused by the Contractors or their employees.

9.7 Interference with Government Operations

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work during the performance of work on this contract. Do not commit or permit any act which interferes with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees.

9.8 Government Holidays

The Contractor is not required to perform services on the following recognized Federal holidays: New Year’s Day, Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

9.9 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA)

Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara- O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract. A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website: http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm. The rest of the content is subjective to each location’s needs.

9.10 Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their outreach efforts:

a. Federal Veteran employment information at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

b. Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance at http://www.dol.gov/vets/

c. Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heroes Act at http://benefits.va.gov/vow

d. Army Recovery Care Program at http://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

e. U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Hiring Our Heroes at http://www.hiringourheroes.org/

f. Guide to Hiring Veterans – https://www.dol.gov/veterans/hireaveteran/pdf/Employer-Guide-to-Hire- Veterans-June-2019.pdf