A21 - (B) SOW_FALLS_Standby-CSR-Team Revised.pdf

SCOPE OF WORK

CONFINED SPACE RESCUE (CSR) Consultants

Falls Lake Dam, Wake Forest, NC B. Everett Jordan Dam, Moncure, NC

February 7, 2022

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and services, to provide the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers, Wilmington District, Falls Lake Dam with a Standby Confined Space Rescue (CSR) Team that consists of four (4) personnel to support the replacement of one emergency gate and one service gate in the outlet tower.

The Contractor shall also furnish all labor, materials, and services, to provide the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake with a Standby Confined Space Rescue (CSR) Team that consists of four (4) personnel to support the installation of one cylinder and ladders.

2. SPECIFICATIONS: The Standby Confined Space Rescue (CSR) Team shall be trained and certified in

Confined Space Rescue, have a valid State or Federal photo identification, and provide proof of current First Aid and CPR Certifications.

Contractor requirements:

Workdays = 12-hour days / 7 days a week CSR Consultants = 4 personnel Prepare & Submit the required Rescue Plans, (29 CFR 1910.146), before 2-week notice is given (each location needs a separate plan) Travel Expenses shall be included in the Daily Rate for a period of (37) days. (33 days work, 4 days mob/demob)

CLIN# DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT COST TOTAL COST

Standby Confined Space Rescue Team (Daily Rate)

(Falls Lake) 26 days

Standby Confined Space Rescue Team (Daily Rate)

(B. Everett Jordan Lake) 7 days

0003 Mobilization & De-Mobilization (4 days) 4 days

0004 Rescue Plan (Falls Lake) 1 each

0005 Rescue Plan (B. Everett Jordan Lake) 1 each

TOTAL ESTIMATE =

BACKGROUND: The Falls Lake Dam outlet tower is the primary control for release of water from the lake. The service and emergency gates act as regulators of flow volume from the tower. The gates are raised and lowered by hydraulic cylinders.

WORK PHASING: The work will be done in 3 phases:

Phase 1: Falls Lake - Stoplog install and cylinder extraction. The CSR Team will be needed for up to 1 week to extract the cylinders. The cylinders and stems must be disconnected from within the confined space. See Enclosure B for tower interior layout.

The CSR Team shall be available Monday through Sunday for up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, for a period NTE 7 days (includes 1 day for Mobilization & 1 day for De-Mobilization). Saturdays & Sundays are counted as all overtime (24 hrs).

There will be an approximately 3 week interim before the beginning of phase 2. The CSR Team will not be needed during this time.

Phase 2: Falls Lake - Gate replacement. The CSR Team will be needed for up to 3 weeks to replace the gates and install the cylinders. See Enclosure B for tower interior layout.

The CSR Team shall be available Monday through Sunday for up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, for a period NTE 23 days (includes 1 day for Mobilization & 1 day for De-Mobilization). Saturdays & Sundays are counted as all overtime (24 hrs).

Phase 3: B. Everett Jordan - Cylinder installation. The CSR Team will be needed for up to 7 days to install a new cylinder and ladders. See Enclosure B for tower interior layout.

The CSR Team shall be available Monday through Sunday for up to 12 hours per day, 7 days a week, for a period NTE 7 days. Saturdays & Sundays are counted as all overtime (24 hrs).

All work shall be performed in accordance with the following:

USACE Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1 https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf o See Section 21 Fall Protection Contractor shall develop and submit for acceptance a rescue plan IAW this section.

o See Section 34 Confined Space Entry

Permit Required Confined Space policy is enclosed Contractor shall provide copy of the following certification prior to deployment date for all personnel: SPRAT, CSE/CSR, HAZWOPER, First Aid

Falls Lake & B. Everett Jordan Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Programs (Enclosures A & D) o The Contractor is responsible for providing Entry Supervisor and/or Attendant as defined by the Permit-Required Confined Space Entry Program (Enclosure A). The responsibilities of these positions can be fulfilled by a single individual; i.e. the Attendant and Entry Supervisor may be the same person. This person may be an acting member of the CSR Team; i.e. an added individual to the team to fulfill these roles is not necessary.

o The Contractor is not responsible for providing safety and confined space entry equipment for workers and inspectors. Contractor is only required to supply such equipment for CSR Team members, and that equipment which is needed for emergency rescue of workers and inspectors.

Existing Plans & As-Builts (Enclosure B)

OSHA regulations https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.146

3. WORKSITE LOCATION:

Falls Lake Dam B. Everett Jordan Dam POC: MARK WILMES POC: Dana Matics 11405 Falls of Neuse Rd 2080 Jordan Dam Rd Raleigh, NC 27614 Moncure, NC 27559

(919) 846-9332 (919) 542-4501

4. PERIOD of PERFORMANCE (POP): (W) June 1, 2022 – (S) December 31, 2022

* The CSR Team will be provided a TWO-WEEK NOTICE prior to deployment for Phase 1.

* A 1-week notice will be given prior to deployment for Phase 2. Phase 3 will commence immediately following completion of Phase 2.

5. INVOICING: Upon delivery/completion of the contracted product(s)/service(s) the Contractor shall provide a copy of the invoice shall be provided to the Contract POC/COR (named below) through e-mail (preferred) or United States Postal Service (USPS). The Contractor shall also ensure that the following items are included on the invoice:

• Contract #

• Invoice #

• Company Name (Must Match the Name on the Contract Document)

• Invoiced line item(s) (Must Match the Contract Line-Item Numbers / e.g. 0001, 0002, etc.)

• Small Business, Veteran Owned, or 8A (Indicate on invoice, if applicable)

6. POINTS of CONTACT (POC):

Scott Aiken “or Designee” – Contracting Officers Representative (COR), On-site & Technical POC 69 Darlington Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403-1343 michael.s.aiken@usace.army.mil

7. Enclosures:

Enclosure A – Permit Required Confined Space Policy Falls Lake Dam Enclosure B – Falls Lake Dam Tower and Gate Drawings Enclosure C – B. Everett Jordan Dam and Lake Intake Tower Plans Enclosure D – Permit Required Confined Space Policy B. Everett Jordan

8. OPSEC REFERENCE:

1. AT Level I Training. "All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html ; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum."

2. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

"All Contractor and all associated sub-Contractor s’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal 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."

2b. For contractors who do not require CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with adjudication standards 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), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

4. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g., iWatch, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something).

This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. Proposed language: "The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training."

7. For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. Per AR 530-1, (Operations Security) contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of contract award. Proposed language:

"All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html ; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum."

13. Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The contractor will coordinate with the COR and/or the facility security office for access when required. (Use when security clearances are not required, i.e., facility repair or construction). Proposed language: "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."

15. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program.

"The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify website 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." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.