A04_BLNWR__SOW__Wetland_Enhancement__04-22-2022.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

PROJECT NAME: BUNN LAKE WETLAND ENHANCEMENT

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge (BLNWR) – Paris, Idaho

April 22, 2022

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1.0. GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.1 Contractor shall provide Bunn Lake Wetland Enhancement and All Associated

Appurtenances as shown in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and Technical Specifications Issued For Bid Submittal) provided as a separate attachment to this Statement of Work. The Project / Contract is located at the Bear Lake NWR in Paris, Bear Lake County, Idaho.

1.2 Contractor’s Qualifications: Contractors shall be experienced and have demonstrated positive past performance with Construction and Installation of Water Control Structure Infrastructure Modifications, Rehabilitations, Restorations, and Repairs, and Design and Construction / Installation of New Water Control Structure Infrastructure.

Contractors shall demonstrate extensive knowledge, ability, and skill in Design and Construction of New and Modified Water Control Structure Infrastructure Projects.

Contractors shall demonstrate knowledge of All Relevant State and Federal Laws, Codes, Regulations, Standards, and Provisions.

Furthermore, Contractors shall demonstrate extensive experience applying this knowledge in Construction.

1.3 Refer to Section L and M of the Solicitation for Evaluation Factors. Offerors / Contractors shall provide five (5) specific example Water Control Structure Infrastructure Projects and/or Similar Scope Projects as part of their Recent Relevant Experience and Past Performance Narrative, which have occurred over the last 5 years. In addition to Past Experience (Recent Relevant Experience) and Past Performance Evaluation Factors, the Contractor shall be required to submit on Technical Capability and Technical Approach Evaluation Factors.

1.4 Regulatory Requirements: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to construct the Project in compliance with applicable requirements of federal and state laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards, including, but not limited to, those outlined below. Contractor shall have copies available of applicable codes and regulations for ready reference. These shall include, but are not limited to:

- State and Local Regulatory Requirements

- Federal Regulatory Requirements

- FWS Policies

- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards

- Codes

- NFPA 101 Fire and Life Safety Code, latest edition

- International Building Code as adopted by the Local Authority Having Jurisdiction.

- International Plumbing Code

- International Mechanical Code

- National Electrical Code

- Architectural Barriers Act (ABA)

- American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA)

In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply.

Contractor shall construct the project as shown in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and Technical Specifications Issued For Bid Submittal) included as part of the Solicitation Documents in a separate attachment.

2.0. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.

2.1 Work Location: Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge (BLNWR), 1806 Outlet Canal Road, Paris, Idaho 83261.

2.2 Period of Performance:

Start Date: September 10, 2022.

End Date: June 1, 2023.

The Period of Performance for this Contract is ~10-months from the actual date of Contract Award. The On-Site Construction Work Window will be limited to September 10 through June 1 of each year. Above dates shown are tentative and subject to change. Actual Construction Duration will not exceed a 5-Month Construction Work Window. Contractor shall coordinate with the BLNWR Refuge Manager and/or Project Leader for a Proposed Construction Work Window. The Final Accepted Construction Work Window will be mutually agreed to between the Contractor and USFWS BLNWR prior to Construction.

2.3 Normal duty hours Monday thru Friday 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. In the event of emergencies, Contractor shall provide contact information.

2.4 Non-duty hours include week nights, weekends, and Government holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King JR.s’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

3.0 DEFINITIONS.

Not Used.

4.0. BACKGROUND.

The Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge (BLNWR) is owned and operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The Refuge is located approximately 10.6 miles southwest of Montpelier, Idaho. The nearest city / town is Paris, Idaho. The Refuge has identified the requirement for Bunn Lake Wetland Enhancement All Associated Appurtenances as noted in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents.

The Restoration and New Construction Work includes but is not limited to the following Elements:

Permitting.

Development, Preparation, and Submittal of Permit Applications and Supporting Documents for:

PacifiCorp Temporary Construction Agreement Requirement (Temporary Construction Access Agreement) as detailed in “NON-EXCLUSIVE PIPELINE EASEMENT AGREEMENT”.

Mobilization and De-Mobilization.

Construction Staging.

Establishment of Lay Down / Storage Areas and Work Areas.

Installation of Site, Sediment, and Erosion Control Measures.

Demolition, Removal, Recycling, and/or Disposal of Items Selected for Demolition.

Filling, Backfilling, and Compaction.

Re-grading and Site Restoration.

Construction and Installation for New Items Selected for Installation.

And All Associated Appurtenances.

5.0. SCOPE OF WORK.

Pre-Demolition and Pre-Construction Permitting. Development, Preparation, and Submittal of Remaining Permit Applications and Supporting Documents to the Permit Agencies / Permit Authorities for Review and Approval / Disapproval and Follow-up Inspections for In-Progress and Completed Work. Refer to Section 4.0. Background for specific permit requirements.

Contractor shall be responsible for Applying for Permits listed in Section 4.0 Background and Identification of any Remaining Permits through a Permit Registry. After identifying Remaining Permits, the Contractor shall apply for, Pay, and Secure Listed Permits and Remaining Permits to result in successful project delivery.

Additionally, the Contractor shall comply with the below summarized requirements also detailed in the “NON-EXCLUSIVE PIPELINE EASEMENT AGREEMENT” Document.

Refer to “NON-EXCLUSIVE PIPELINE EASEMENT AGREEMENT” Document for the full text and detailed list of requirements.

Contract Requirements (related to the Perpetual Easement).

The United States of America, by and through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

(USFWS or “Grantee”), and the USFWS’s Contractor selected at Contract Award, shall execute a Temporary Construction Access Agreement with PacifiCorp (“Grantor”) and notify PacifiCorp prior to any activity on PacifiCorp’s Land. Please note, any third party and/or Contractor’s Subcontractor may be required to prepare and submit a separate Easement Access Agreement and at the discretion of PacifiCorp. Easement Access Agreements will be provided for Contractor’s and/or Subcontractors meeting PacifiCorp’s minimum insurance requirements and the obligation to indemnify PacifiCorp to the extent permitted by law.

USFWS shall take all necessary steps to ensure the Contractor performing the work is aware of PacifiCorp’s facilities, i.e. pumping facilities, water control structures, overhead and underground power lines, and grounding grid, which extends outside PacifiCorp’s substation fence, where applicable, approximately five feet (5), more or less.

The USFWS and USFWS’s Contractor shall provide PacifiCorp, five (5) business days’ notice prior to discharge water into Bear Lake or removing water from Bear Lake.

The USFWS and USFWS’s Contractor shall not excavate within 50 feet of PacifiCorp’s transmission structures without the express written prior approval of PacifiCorp.

The storage of flammable and hazardous materials or refueling of vehicle/equipment is prohibited within both the Temporary Easement Area and the Easement Area. At no time shall USFWS and the USFWS’s Contractor place in the Easement Area or Temporary Easement Area any equipment or materials of any kind that creates a material risk of endangering PacifiCorp’s facilities, or that may pose a risk to human safety. The USFWS’s and USFWS’s Contractor’s use of the Temporary Easement Area shall comply with OSHA and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

The USFWS and USFWS’s Contractor shall not make any material modifications to the Pipeline without prior written approval by PacifiCorp.

The USFWS and USFWS’s Contractor is aware that power lines are or may be located within the Easement boundaries and agrees to conduct its activities in strict compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and standards regarding such power lines.

Any damage to PacifiCorp’s land caused by the USFWS and USFWS’s Contractor shall, within a reasonable period of time, be repaired to its pre-construction condition and to PacifiCorp’s satisfaction at the USFWS’s and USFWS’s Contractor’s sole expense.

PacifiCorp expressly reserves the right to use the Easement Area for its own business purposes, including without limitation the right to cross and re-cross the Easement Area with equipment, personnel, overhead or underground power lines, and access roads at any location or locations and to grant or convey additional uses of the Easement to others for any purpose not inconsistent with the rights granted hereunder. The USFWS and USFWS’s Contractor will provide adequate protection for the Pipeline for such uses. In summary, the Contractor will maintain full access across the Pipeline work area at any time and as required during Construction.

Another note, the County Road Department will require at least (1) Traffic Lane Width Open during Construction and as part of the Contractor’s Traffic Control Plan submitted to the County for Review and Approval / Disapproval.

The Contractor shall accomplish the following TASKs if awarded this Contract:

5.1 BASE TASK 1. Field Verification Site Visit. Review of Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions. Document Review, Planning, Development, Preparation, and Submittal of Project Documents.

Review Contract Drawing Pages, Specification Pages, and All Associated Contract Documents.

Perform a Field Verification Site Visit and Review Existing Site Features and Existing Site Conditions.

[The General Contractor Management Team shall be required to Attend this Field Verification Site Visit with the USFWS.]

After Performing the Field Verification Site Visit, Develop, Prepare, and Submit General Requirement Specification Submittals under Division 01. Develop, Prepare, and Submit Technical Specification Submittals and Design Submittals under All Remaining Division Sections. As New Technical Specifications are Added by the Contractor and Contractor's Manufacturer, Professional Engineer, and/or Designer, the Contractor shall update their Submittal Registry as Necessary.

Major Contractor Submittals to be submitted include a Traffic Control Plan and a Construction Access Agreement.

The Traffic Control Plan shall be developed, prepared, and submitted to the Bear Lake County Road Department and PacifiCorp for Review and Approval / Disapproval and shall meet the requirements of Bear Lake County and Idaho Transportation Department.

In addition, a separate Construction Access Agreement shall be developed, prepared, and submitted to PacifiCorp for Review and Approval / Disapproval.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

5.2 BASE TASK 2. Mobilization and Demobilization.

Mobilize All Labor, Materials, PPE, Equipment, and Tools onto the Project Site.

De-Mobilize All Labor, Materials, PPE, Equipment, and Tools from the Project Site.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

5.3 BASE TASK 3. Construct and Install Site, Sediment, and Erosion Control Measures.

Provide and Install Site, Sediment, and Erosion Control Measures in accordance with 100% Final Construction Documents (Drawings and Technical Specifications).

Remove Site, Sediment, and Erosion Control Measures after Construction if considered Temporary Measures.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

5.4 BASE TASK 4. Construct and Install Dewatering and Coffer Dam System.

The Dewatering and Coffer Dam System shall be installed around the Inlet and Outlet of the Proposed New Water Control Structure.

Contractor shall Field Verify Existing Conditions and Field Adjust Dewatering and Coffer Dam System as necessary to meet Project and Contract Requirements.

Dewatering and Coffer Dam System Methodology to be determined by Contractor and is a Contractor’s Design-Build Project Element.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

5.5 BASE TASK 5. Construct and Install New Water Control Structure.

Construct and Install New Approximate 240 Feet Long (Field Verify) Water Control Structure consisting of an Inlet Structure, 48-Inch Diameter Supply Pipe, Sand Filter Diaphragm, Outlet Structure, Stop Log and Guide System, Rip Rapped Inlet and Out Let Channels, and All Associated Appurtenances as shown in the 100% Final Draft Construction Documents (Drawings and Technical Specifications). (Installation Includes All Associated Excavation, Over-Excavation, Fill, Backfill, and Compaction required for 100% Complete Installation.)

Please note, select products and/or materials will be Owner (“USFWS”) Supplied and Contractor Installed as noted on the Proposal Schedule. Please refer any Ambiguities or Discrepancies to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative for confirmation on what is Owner Supplied and what is Contractor Supplied if unsure.

Re-built Soil Sections and Disturbed Areas on the Embankment Dam, Dike, Levee, and/or Berm shall be Re-Seeded, Re-Vegetated, and Stabilized to prevent future erosion and soil sloughing.

Contractor shall be responsible for All Re-Seeding, Re-Vegetation, Stabilization and Re-Storing Areas to Original or Improved Conditions during and after All De-Construction and Construction Activities.

Re-Built Soil Sections shall be installed in Lifts and Compacted to 95% or greater Relative Compaction (100% Relative Compaction Preferred).

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

5.6 BASE TASK 6. Construct Inlet and Outlet Channels and Open Up Inlet and Outlet Channels to New Water Control Structure and Waterbodies.

After Completion and Owner Acceptance of the New Water Control Structure and Pipe Installation, Breach and Excavate an Approximate 30 Feet Long Channel between the Water Control Structure and Borrow Ditch.

After Completion and Owner Acceptance of the New Water Control Structure and Pipe Installation, Breach and Excavate Trench and Extend Rip Rap Materials to 5 Feet Beyond (Field Verify) the Toe of Slope in St. Charles Creek.

This Operation is Expected to require Dewatering and a Coffer Dam to Install the Geotextile Fabric and Rip Rap.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

5.7. BASE TASK 7. Perform Special Inspections and Tests and Standard Inspections and Tests for the Full Duration of On-Site Work Activities and as part of the Contractor's Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and Plan (QA-QCPP).

Specifically, the Contractor shall engage and subcontract with a Qualified Testing Agency to perform Tests and Inspections and provide a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Program and Plan (QA-QCPP). As noted in IBC Section 1705, 1706, 1707, and 1708, the Contractor’s Testing Agency under subcontract shall work with the Engineer of Record in developing a Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plan.

To include but not be limited to:

Laboratory, Shop, and Field Inspections and Test Reports for:

- International Building Code and State Building Code - Special Inspections and Tests as defined in relevant IBC Chapters and State Building Code Chapters.

- Rebar Inspections and Inspection Reports for Rebar Size, Spacing, Quantity, and Placement in the Formwork for Pre-Cast and Cast-In-Place Concrete Elements.

- Anchor Bolts, Anchor Rods, Bolts, Nuts, and Washers Inspections and Inspection Reports for Size, Spacing, Quantity, and Placement in the Formwork.

- Concrete Cylinder Compressive Strength Tests and Test Results at the 7-Day and 28-Day Cure Times.

- Compaction Tests and Test Results for All Products and Materials to be Placed and Installed and Intended to Support Above and Below Grade Structural Loads.

- All Other Inspections, Tests, and Test Results not noted but required as part of the Contract Technical Specifications provided as a separate attachment to this Statement of Work.

- Incidentals.

- All Associated Electronic and Hard Copy Deliverables.

5.8 BASE TASK 8. Perform Site Restoration and Restore Site to previous Existing Conditions or 'Improved Conditions.'

Perform Site Restoration and Restore Site to previous Existing Conditions or ‘Improved Conditions.’

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

5.A OPTION TASK A. Place, Compact, and Install New Asphalt Road Surface Course.

Place, Compact, and Install New Asphalt Road Surface Course at the location of previous Asphalt Pavement and Below Grade Excavation. Minimum Asphalt Thickness to Match Existing. Refer to Drawing Page 9 (C101), Structure Plan, Key Note B.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

5.9 BASE TASK 9. All Other Necessary Work.

All Other Necessary Work for a Complete and Operable Project In Accordance With All The Requirements of the PE's Stamped and Signed Bid Documents (Drawings and Specifications) and Contractor's Manufacturer's Design Drawings and Specifications developed under this Ancillary Design and Build Contract.

To include but not be limited to:

Incidentals.

All Associated Hardcopy and Electronic Deliverables.

Final Draft Construction Drawings are presented on Drawing Number 1R-ID-XXX-XXX (16 Drawing Pages Total). Construction General Requirement Specifications and Construction Technical Specifications are provided as a Project Manual.

Baseline Submittals to be submitted Prior To, During, and After Construction.

Under TASK 1, the Contractor shall develop, prepare, and submit the following Baseline Submittals for Pre-De-watering, Pre-Demolition, Pre-Construction, Dewatering, Demolition, and Construction Stages (And If Applicable to the Work to be Performed) to include but not be limited to the following:

Prepare and Submit a Schedule of Values. Refer to General Specification Section 01 20 00 – Payment Procedures.

Prepare and Submit a Master Submittal List. Refer to General Specification Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures for Master Submittal List Requirements.

Prepare and Submit Subcontractor List and Key Personnel Names. Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Provide Detailed Project Data in the Site Specific Safety Plan, Job Hazards Analysis (JHA), and Health and Safety Plan (HSP). Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Testing Agency Qualifications, Permits, Licenses, and Certificates.

Refer to General Specification Section 01 34 00 – Baseline Submittal List.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Dewatering Plan.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s Demolition and Construction Schedule, Demolition/Construction Schedule Updating Reports, Daily Construction Reports, Site Condition Reports, and Qualification Data.

Prepare and Submit Quality Assurance and Control Program Plan (QA-QCPP).

Provide delineation of Laboratory and Insitu (Onsite) Tests and Inspections to be performed by the Contractor’s Independent Testing Agency under subcontract. Refer to Technical Specifications for Scope and Quantity of Tests and Inspections required for the Project.

Prepare and Submit Site Utilization Plan and Project Identification and Temporary

Signs. Refer to General Specification Section 01 51 00 – Temporary Facilities.

Prepare and Submit Product Substitution Requests (if applicable). Refer to General Specification Section 01 63 00 – Product Substitution Procedures.

Prepare and Submit Certificates, Landfill Receipts, Certified Surveys, and Final Property Survey (where required).

Prepare and Submit Proposed Protection Measures and Schedule of Selective Demolition Activities.

Prepare and Submit Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal Plan, Recycling and Processing Facility Records, Landfill and Incinerator Disposal Records. Refer to General Specification Section 01 74 00 – Cleaning and related Specification Sections.

Prepare, Submit, and Maintain an On-site Written Spill Prevention and Response Procedure.

Prepare, Submit, and Maintain a Toxic and Hazardous Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures.

Prepare and Submit Construction Plan. The Construction Plan shall describe how the Contractor plans to perform the Work of the Contract.

Prepare and submit Product Literature, Product Data, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Product / Material Certifications for proposed new materials and products to be provided and installed.

Prepare and Submit Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items, Certified List of Incomplete Items, Certificates of Release, Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage, and Schedule of Maintenance Material Items.

Prepare and Submit Operation and Maintenance Manuals and Final Manual Submittal.

Prepare and Submit Initial and Final Submittal Record Drawings, Record Specifications, Record Product Data. Refer to General Specification 01 78 00 –

Closeout Submittals.

Prepare and Submit System Operation and Maintenance Instruction Manual and Course Materials to review the Operation and Maintenance of the new system(s) and provide USFWS Refuge Employees with sufficient understanding of the system(s).

Submittals Number of Copies and Format

Schedule of Values Master Submittal List (Submittal

Registry) Subcontractor List and Key Personnel

Names Site Specific Safety Plan Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) Health and Safety Plan (HSP) Qualification Data Testing Agency Qualifications Permits Licenses Certificates Contractor’s Dewatering Plan Contractor’s Demolition and

Construction Schedule Demolition/Construction Schedule

Updating Reports Daily Construction Reports Site Condition Reports Quality Control Plan (QCP) Site Utilization Plan Project Identification and Temporary

Sign Product Substitution Requests (if applicable) Certificates Landfill Receipts

Multiple Electronic Copies (.pdf file extensions)

Certified Surveys (where required) Final Property Survey (where required) Proposed Protection Measures Schedule of Selective Demolition

Activities Demolition, Recycling, and Disposal

Plan Recycling and Processing Facility

Records Landfill and Incinerator Disposal

Records Written Spill Prevention and Response

Procedure Written Toxic and Hazardous

Materials Storage, Application, and Disposal Procedures

Construction Plan Product Literature Product Data Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Product and Material Certifications Contractor’s List of Incomplete Items Certified List of Incomplete Items Certificates of Release Certificate of Insurance for continuing coverage Schedule of Maintenance Material

Items Operation and Maintenance Manuals Final Operation and Maintenance

Manuals Initial and Final Submittal Record

Drawings Record Specifications Record Product Data System Operation and Maintenance

Instruction Manual and Course

Materials

6.0. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

Contractor shall provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment, machinery, inspection, testing, start-up, water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.

6.1 Quality Assurance:

a. Contractor shall implement a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan to verify products and services are free of errors or omissions. Use of Contractor’s internal QA/QC plan and procedures is OK; however, they shall be adapted to the specifics of this contract.

6.2 Submittal Reviews:

a. Contractor shall provide electronic submittals indicating Professional Engineer of Record and

Contractor Approval. Distribute the response via email to the USFWS.

6.3 Communications:

a. Contractor shall direct contracting related inquiries in writing or electronically to the CO during the pre-solicitation, solicitation, and contract period of performance. Contractor shall direct technical-related inquiries in writing or electronically to the COR.

6.4 Initial Field Visit

a. After issuance of Contract Award, the USFWS shall arrange for an Initial Conference Call

Project Kick-Off Meeting.

Topics to be covered during the Initial Conference Call Project Kick-Off Meeting:

- Contracting Requirements

- Scope and Objectives

- Ambiguities and Discrepancies

- Existing Facility Drawings

- Construction Work Window

6.5 Subcontractors:

a. Contractor shall utilize general contractors and specialty subcontractors who are duly-licensed and well-qualified to perform the work, consistent with the contract documents.

Contracting officer may remove from the work any employee they deem incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional information.

b. Within fourteen (14) days after award of the contract, Contractor shall submit to the CO completed Standard Form (SF) 1413s for each subcontractor. Refer to FAR Clause 52.222- 11 for additional information.

c. Contractor shall obtain written approval from the SBA and USFWS Contracting Officer prior to any subcontracting. Refer to Paragraph (b)(3) of FAR Clause 52.219-12 for additional

6.6 Progress Schedules:

a. Prior to the pre-construction meeting, Contractor shall submit to the Refuge and COR for review and approval, a preliminary project schedule, in .pdf format. At a minimum, schedule shall consider the periods of performance of each task stated within the bid schedule.

b. Contractor shall update the schedule every two weeks. Progress schedules shall be submitted to the Refuge, CO, and COR. If at any time the contractor’s schedule shows any slippage in critical tasks or completion past the construction completion date, contractor shall narrate the reasoning for slippage and/or late completion.

6.7 Pre-construction Meeting:

a. After contract award and prior to commencement of work, the Refuge and COR will arrange for a pre-construction meeting at the Makah NFH Office. Contractor, along with their major subcontractors, shall attend the face-to-face meeting. Meeting is expected to take place within fourteen (14) days after issuance of the contract award and take no longer than two (2) hours.

b. Meeting will address the contract requirements and identify and resolve any ambiguities or discrepancies. In accordance with FAR 36.212 and FAR Clause 52.236-26, the conference shall discuss statutory matters such as labor standards (refer to FAR Subpart 22.4). Other topics include matters of significant interest, including who has authority to decide matters such as contractual, administrative (e.g. security, safety, and fire and environmental protection) and construction responsibilities.

6.8 Temporary Facilities and Utilities:

a. Contractor shall furnish all temporary utilities needed, except as noted otherwise. Facilities and utilities include but are not limited to: Heating, lighting, non-potable water, telephone, material handling equipment, temporary construction aids and storage enclosures. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-10 for additional information.

b. No electrical power is available to the Contractor.

6.9 Diligence: Contractor shall perform all construction activities efficiently and with the requisite expertise, skill and competence to satisfy the requirements of the contract documents. Contractor shall at all times exercise complete and exclusive control over the means, methods, sequences and techniques of construction. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional information.

6.10 Supervision: Contractor shall provide a Project Manager or Project Superintendent on-site at all times while work is underway. Manager or Superintendent shall have a good working knowledge of the project work. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-6 for additional information.

6.11 USFWS Operations: USFWS operations have precedence over construction activities.

Contractor shall schedule and coordinate all construction and demolition activities so as not to unduly impact ongoing facility operations. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-8 for additional

6.12 Security: Contractor shall effectively secure the worksite, staging areas and materials storage areas. The Government shall be held harmless from any liability resulting from the contractor’s negligence to provide effective security.

6.13 Construction Safety:

a. Contractor shall be ultimately responsible for health and safety on the worksite at all times.

Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13 for additional information.

b. Contractor shall ensure that all onsite activities, equipment and facilities constructed by the contractor, subcontractor or supplier conform fully to the safety standards in Section 8.2 of the SOW.

c. Contractor shall provide barricades and warning devices as necessary to safeguard the public, workers and Government personnel. Where project work affects public roads, Contractor shall provide signage in accordance with the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), as published by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

d. Contractor shall initiate and maintain, throughout the performance of this contract, an effective health and safety program that provides adequate policies, procedures, and practices to protect workers from (and allow them to recognize) job-related health and safety hazards.

e. The program shall include provisions for the identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections.

f. Each employee (Contractor or subcontractor) must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

g. The contractor shall adopt the USACE Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program as a starting point for Safety Program requirements. In the event a more stringent Safety Program exists, the more stringent Safety Program shall be applied to the Contract / Project by the Contractor.

6.14 Site Cleanup: Contractor shall remove construction debris from the worksite daily, including debris within temporary facilities and storage areas. Before completing the work, Contractor shall remove from the worksite any rubbish, tools, scaffolding, equipment and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, Contractor shall leave the work area in a clean, neat and orderly condition. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-12 for additional information.

6.15 Material, Equipment, Transportation, Handling and Storage:

a. Government-owned equipment will not be made available to the Contractor for use within this contract. Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of the Contractor’s materials, equipment and tools.

b. Contractor shall have a representative onsite to receive material deliveries. Contractor shall be responsible for all material deliveries, whether or not their representative is on-site at the time of delivery or not.

c. Contractor shall transport, handle and store materials and equipment in a secure manner and in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions.

d. Contractor shall promptly remove from the worksite any material(s) and equipment which are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5 for additional

6.16 Construction Waste:

a. Minimize creation of construction, deconstruction, and demolition waste.

b. Minimize factors that contribute to waste such as over-packaging, improper storage, ordering error, poor planning, breakage, mishandling, and contamination.

c. Develop a Waste Management Plan to ensure any existing or new materials/equipment/substances are properly characterized, reused, salvaged, recycled, and/or disposed of properly.

d. Any regulated quantities of hazardous materials shall be disposed of at disposal facilities specifically licensed to accept hazardous waste.

e. Dispose of any materials (not salvaged, reused, or recycled) in a legal manner off-site, in licensed disposal facilities.

f. Contractor shall actively protect the natural environment and human health by using environmentally preferable products in their activities.

g. The Contractor wherever possible shall divert solid waste from disposal in landfills through recycling and reuse of materials to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

7.0. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS.

No Government Furnished Material or Government Furnished Equipment will be provided.

7.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract.

7.2. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, and equipment necessary to meet the requirements of this contract.

7.3. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish all required equipment to meet the requirements to perform work under this contract.

Government Furnished Information:

7.4 Construction Drawing Number 1R-ID-XXX-XXX-01.0 through 15.0 and a Title Page provided as part of the Solicitation.

7.5 Construction General and Technical Specifications provided as part of the Solicitation and as a Project Manual to be used in close coordination with the Construction Drawings.

8.0. CODES AND STANDARDS.

8.1 Technical Standards: All work shall be done in accordance with all applicable International

Code Council (ICC) Codes (e.g. International Building Code (IBC), International Plumbing Code (IPC)), NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code®) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code®), as well as other applicable State and local regulations. In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply.

8.2 Safety Standards: Contractor shall adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as well as other applicable DOI, USFWS, State and local regulations. In the event of a conflict, the most stringent laws, codes, regulations, standards, and provisions shall apply. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-13 for additional

9.0. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE.

9.1 Inspection and acceptance will be determined by the USFWS. Refer to FAR Clause 52.246-

12 for additional information.

9.2 The Work is subject to observation and inspection by the USFWS and other authorities with jurisdiction.

9.3 Acceptance of the work is contingent on compliance with the requirements set forth in the specifications, drawings, and other documents awarded with (or referenced by) the contract for this project.

10.0. FINAL WALK THROUGH.

10.1 Submit a preliminary list of unfinished work and notify the USFWS at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the anticipated date of completion of unfinished work.

10.2 The USFWS will perform the final walk through as promptly as practicable.

10.3 The time required for such walk through and for making any corrections as a result thereof shall be included in the contract performance time.

10.4 The Contractor’s representative responsible for the work shall be present at the final walk through.

11.0 CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTS.

11.1 Submit any requested regulatory-agency clearance documents indicating the work complies with their requirements such as finalized plumbing/gas/electrical inspections.

11.2 After completion of the work and prior to final payment, submit a Release of Claims (Form

DI-137 provided by the Contracting Officer), properly executed by the Contractor, releasing claims against the United States arising out of this contract, other than claims specifically excepted from the operation of the release.

12.0. INVOICE AND PAYMENT.

12.1 General: Contractor shall not invoice between September 20th and October 20th, due to the seasonal financial system closure.

12.2 Progress Payments: Monthly progress payments shall be invoiced and submitted in accordance with Clause 52.232-70. Invoices shall reflect the actual work performed at the time of submission. Prior to submitting invoices, they shall be sent to the COR for review and approval / disapproval.

12.3 Final Payment: Final payment shall be invoiced and submitted in accordance with Clause

52.232-70. Prior to submitting the final invoice, Contractor shall have submitted all closeout submittals. In addition, Contractor shall have been provided an approval by the USFWS stating all deficiencies have been corrected.

13.0. GOVERNMENT AVAILABILITY.

13.1 Government is available Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight

Time), excluding Federal Holidays. Availability outside those dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge at least two business days in advance.

13.2 Work shall be performed during work hours agreed to by the Refuge and Contractor.

14.0. WORK HOURS.

14.1 Work shall be performed between Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Pacific

Time), excluding Federal Holidays. Work outside those dates / hours shall be coordinated with the Refuge Manager at least two business days in advance.

14.2 Weekend work shall be approved by the Refuge Manager.

14.3 USFWS escort required unless previously arranged with the Service.

Points of Contact

Administrative:

First Name, Last Name Contracting Officer 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232 Email Phone Number

Refuge:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Attn: Jeremy Jirak, Refuge Manager jeremy_jirak@fws.gov

(208) 847-1757 (Office)

Technical Coordinator:

Jeremy Jirak at Bear Lake NWR will be technical coordinator.

Design and Construction Branch:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Infrastructure Management Division – Project Execution Branch Attn: Zach Spruell, COR 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-4181 zach_spruell@fws.gov 503-781-7487 (Cell)

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