A21 W912P923T0002 Mel Price Lock and Dam Airlifting Interim Operating Plan.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District

Melvin Price Lock & Dam Airlifting Interim Operating Plan (IOP)

Melvin Price Lock & Dam Lock And Dam Way #1 East Alton, IL 62024

COMBINED SYNOPSIS & SOLICITATION

W912P923T0002

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format FAR 12.603 - Streamlined Solicitation for Commercial Items, FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures, and FAR 13.303 Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05, dated 03-07-2022.

Solicitation Number: W912P923T0002

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the date of posting.

The requirement is for a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 541990. The size standard for this NAICS codes is $17M.

Description: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, plant, equipment, material, supplies and labor required to perform Air lift operations within Reach II of the Melvin Price under seepage project as needed during high water.

Please provide a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications

– Commercial Items with your offer.

CAGE Code: ______________________

UEI Code: ______________________

Offeror Name: ___________________________________________________________

Offeror Signature: ________________________________________________________

Date of Offer: ______________________

Submit offer to Angie Grimes, Contract Specialist, via email at angie.l.grimes@usace.army.mil.

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PRICING SCHEDULE

BIDDING SCHEDULE

Item Estimated Unit Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount _

MEL PRICE INTERIM OPERATIONS PLAN

0001. Equipment Inventory 1 JB $______ $______

0002. Submittals 1 JB $_______$_______

0003. WRLDD IOP Standpipe Assembl 1 JB $_______$_______ Installation Downstream Belchik

0004 WRLDD IOP Air Compressors - On Hold 2 WK $_______ $_______

0005. WRLDD IOP Air-Lift Pumping- Mobilization 1 JB $_______ $_______

0006. WRLDD IOP Air-Lift Pumping – Standby 168 HR $_______ $_______

0007. WRLDD IOP Air-Lift Pumping – Operations 168 HR $_______ $_______

0008. WRLDD IOP Air-Lift Pumping – Demobilization 1 JB $_______ $_______

0009. WRLDD IOP Air Manifold – Fabrication 1 EA $_______ $_______

0010. WRLDD IOP 8” Standpipe Assembly -Fabrication 28 EA $_______ $________

0011. WRLDD IOP 10” Standpipe Assembly – Fabrication 16 EA $_______ $________

TOTAL ESTIMATE: $______________

BIDDING SCHEDULE NOTES

1. All quantities shown on the BIDDING SCHEDULE are estimated quantities except when the unit is shown as job "JB".

2. When bids are solicited on a unit price basis, bidders shall insert in the spaces provided therefore in the SCHEDULE both the "unit price" and the "estimated amount" resulting from applying the said unit price to the estimated quantity shown. In event the bidder quotes only a total price ("estimated amount") in its bid and fails to quote the unit price, the Government will determine such unit price by dividing the total price quoted by the quantity of the item set out in the SCHEDULE. The bidder agrees that the unit price so determined shall be used for the purpose of bid evaluation, award and all payments to the Contractor including final payment.

3. All extensions of the unit prices shown will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered to be the bid and the extension will be corrected accordingly.

4. If a modification to a bid based on unit prices is submitted, which provides for a lump sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump sum adjustment to each unit price in the bid schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the bid schedule.

5. Each call order will be an estimate in duration due to the uncertainty of each high-water event. After work is performed there will be a modification to adjust to actual performance time.

6.Hourly unit rates on the bid schedule may fall on weekends and recognized holidays due to the uncertainty of each high-water event and will be paid at this rate.

5. Bidders are required to bid on all items listed on the Bidding Schedule in addition to inserting a total quoted bid in the appropriate space provided. Failure to do so will be considered good cause to disqualify the bid.

ATTACHMENTS

A02_Mel Price IOP Well Plans_Appendix H A02_Wood_River_Summer_Interim_Operational_Plan_11_22_22

MEL PRICE INTERIM OPERATIONAL PLAN (IOP)

AIRLIFTING

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/ PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION 1 GENERAL

1.1 Scope. The Contractor shall perform the work specified herein and shall provide all necessary and additional equipment, materials and labor not specified herein required to perform all items of work as specified. The Contractor shall provide the necessary maintenance, including repair, labor, and replacement parts and materials required for continuous operation of Contractor and Government furnished equipment if and when requested by the contracting officer (or the authorized representative of the contracting officer). No separate payment for equipment maintenance will be made and all Contractor costs shall be included in work for which payments are provided for. All work shall be performed in accordance with the call order and government provided schedule, and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.2 Blanket Purchase Agreement. A Blanket Purchase Agreement, or BPA, is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies or services with qualified sources. BPAs are designed to reduce administrative costs in accomplishing small purchases by eliminating the need for issuing individual purchase documents. In other words, the Government uses BPAs when we know we will need a basic requirement over and over but can't say for sure when or how many of the items will be required.

1.2.1 Withdrawal of Agreement. A BPA is an agreement between the government and a contractor which sets the stage for the government to buy something quickly. BPAs are agreements, not contracts. Either side may opt out of the BPA at any time by giving at least a 30-day notice in writing. All of the conditions of sale are negotiated when the BPA is awarded.

1.2.2 BPA Calls. BPA Calls are made when it is determined a service or supply is required. The Contracting Officer will place the call to the contractor to request pricing for delivery of those items.

Each call will be an estimate with a not to exceed and the actual amount worked will be paid.

1.2.3 Extent of Obligation. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized calls actually placed against this BPA and shall not be liable in any manner in the event no calls are made.

This agreement may be cancelled if either party fails to agree upon any deletion, amendment or addition to this agreement which is required by statute, Executive Order, and/or the FAR. The issuance of individual calls under this BPA will be made under the authority of FAR 13.303 Blanket Purchase Agreement.

1.2.4 Purchase Limitation. The dollar limit for the entire term of this BPA shall be $1,000,000.

1.2.5 Ceiling price. The Government will not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule, unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this call order.”

1.2.6 Authorized Purchaser. Only a Purchasing Agent and/or a Contract Specialist from the U.S.

Army Corp of Engineers – St. Louis District, Contracting Officer is authorized to make purchases against the Blanket Purchase Agreement.

1.3 Contracting Officer. The term "Contracting Officer" means the person executing this call order on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer; and the term includes, except as otherwise provided in this Call order, the authorized Representative of a Contracting Officer (COR) acting within the limits of their authority.

1.4 Safety. All work shall be performed in accordance with safety requirements set forth in the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, entitled “Safety and Health Requirement Manual”, 30 November 2014. An electronic copy can be obtained online. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web. All equipment and materials will be inspected by the Government.

The COR will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with these provisions. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the COR may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop orders shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor. Compliance with the provisions of this clause by subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.5 Work Schedule

1.5.1 Effective Period. The effective period of this agreement is from Time of Award until two years from date of award, unless sooner withdraw in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 Work Area. Areas to be maintained will be 44 relief wells below Cpl Belchik Road and shown on the general location maps that are located in the agreement documents.

SECTION 2 WORK TO BE PERFORMED

2.1 Access. The Contractor shall be responsible for access to, into and through all locations. Contractor shall be responsible for securing all barricades or gates in which they access through onto Government Property. In the event that the Contractor needs to access Government property via an adjacent landowner, the Contractor shall be responsible for securing and obtaining the consent of landowner, representative, or agent all necessary right-of-entry permits prior to any entry into/onto private property in conjunction with the performance BPA Call Order under this agreement at no cost to the Government.

2.2 Sustainability Compliance. The Contractor shall be responsible for meeting all Green Procurement Compilation requirements during the performance of this call order. The Contractor shall refer to website:

https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement for a listing of all applicable FAR Clauses that shall be applied to this call order.

a) EPA Designated (CPG). Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this call order shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

b) Bio-based. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this call order shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level requirements.

c) Watersense. The contractor shall provide WaterSense labeled products under this call order, as applicable. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.epa.gov/watersense for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

2.3 Security. The Contractor and Contractor Personnel performing work under this call order are responsible for applicable security requirements at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the call order. The following requirements shall be implemented and adhered to throughout the life of the call order:

a) 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 call order start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the call order, 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.

b) Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ 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 call order, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 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.

c) Suspicious Activity Reporting Training. 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 call order 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.

d) 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 call order award.

2.4 Unusual Conditions. The Contractor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer by phone and follow up in writing, when requested, of any unusual conditions observed on Government Lands or Waters such as dumping, vandalism, or damages.

2.4.1 Flooding. Areas of performance are located within the alluvial floodplains of the Mississippi River and are susceptible to occasional floodwaters inundating areas and/or access roads to said areas.

Therefore, it may be deemed necessary to decrease or increase service frequencies in any or all portions of areas of performance, and/or close areas and delete any subsequent service for the closed area of performance. Payment for the decreased service will be adjusted in accordance with the call order unit prices.

2.5 Contractor Representative. The Contractor shall provide, in writing, to the Contracting Officer, the name or names of a Contractor Representative who will be on site with the authority and power to conduct overall management, coordination, and supervision whenever work specified herein is being performed. The Contractor Representative will serve as the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) this call order. The Contractor Representative shall deal directly with the Government for normal day-to-day administration of this call order. Contractor Representative must be present at post award orientation.

2.6 Labor Requirements. The Contractor shall identify, at a minimum, one foreman for all work conducted during call order period of performance of services. The Contractor shall provide in writing the name(s) of their foreman(s) and telephone number in which he or she be contacted on a daily basis. The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified.

2.7 Damages to Government and Private Property. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities, structures, and landscape features (trees, grasses, shrubs etc.) damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative immediately of any damage to Government and Private property as well as any injury to any person(s) resulting from the Contractor’s operations. In the event that the Contractor discovers any vandalism to Government interest, Contractor shall notify Contracting Officer Representative upon initial discovery.

2.8 Contractor Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed is in full compliance with call order specifications, drawings, and maps. The program shall include, but not limited to an inspection system and records system as indicated herein. The Contractor’s Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative prior to beginning any work.

2.8.1 Inspection System. The Contractor shall provide an inspection system indicating a method for identifying deficiencies in the quality of work performed during the performance period of BPA Calls.

The inspection system shall specify a phase or area of work to be inspected on a scheduled or unscheduled basis, the work requirement to be inspected, the method of inspection, and the individual(s) who will do the inspection. Contractor shall take all necessary measures to correct deficiencies identified in each inspection during period of performance at no cost to the Government.

2.8.2 Records System. The Contractor shall have a records system in place of all inspections conducted and all corrective actions taken. All documentation shall be made available to the Government at any time during the call order period.

2.9 Removal of Materials and Debris. Before final payment is made, the Contractor shall remove from the site of work, all equipment, unused supplies/materials, all waste materials, and debris resulting from the operations performed herein. The Contractor shall properly dispose of materials, wastes, effluents, trash, garbage, oil, grease, chemicals, etc., within work areas in such manner that harmful debris will not enter project lands, lakes, ditches, rivers, canals, waterways, or reservoirs.

2.10 Applicable Publications. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with applicable publications.

They include but are not limited to:

• Manufacturer’s Recommendations: For equipment and supplies/materials used by the

Contractor.

• Operating Manuals.

• Industrial Standards and Codes (latest editions).

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).

SECTION 3 – DEFINITIONS

3.1 Contractor. The term Contractor refers to the prime Contractor and all contractor employees and personnel. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this call order.

3.2 Contractor Representative. A foreman or superintendent, assigned to represent the interests of the contractor with regards to all matters involving the call order.

3.3 Contracting Officer (CO). The term "Contracting Officer" shall mean the person executing this call order on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated Contracting Officer; and the term shall include, except as otherwise provided in this call order, the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority.

3.4 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An Individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to be responsible for administration of the call order and Quality Assurance Representative.

3.5 Quality Control (QC). The term “Quality Control” refers to action taken by the Contractor and/or their personnel to document, inspect, and control performance of services to ensure they meet the specifications and requirements of this call order.

3.6 Quality Assurance (QA). The term “Quality Assurance” refers to action taken by the Government to ensure the Contractor’s quality control system is functioning and effective, and the Contractor is providing services, which are in accordance with this call order.

3.7 Q.A.S.P. The term “Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan” refers to the Government’s plan and inspection system to ensure the work is performed in accordance with the call order.

3.8 C.D.R. The term “Control Deficiency Report” refers to written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Inspector.

3.9 Accident Reporting. An accident constitutes any and all incidents or acts involving the Contractor, which may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. All accidents shall be reported to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately.

3.10 Flood and Storm Debris. Large amounts of flotsam (logs, trees, and manmade materials), silt, and etc damaged or floated in due to results of high water, flooding and storms.

3.11 Litter and Debris. Trash, debris, animal remains shall include, but are not limited to, all garbage, paper, metal, plastic and glass materials, cigarette butts, bottle caps, unused snow removal materials including, cinders and salt, mud, gravel, vegetation growth (includes growing within cracks, and expansion joints) extinguished fire ring trash materials, grass clippings, tree limbs, sticks, rocks, and dead fish and animals and/or remains. Areas generally include but are not limited to parking lots, sidewalks, roadways and their shoulders, all mowed areas and shorelines to the water's edge to include rip rap areas around and/or along roadways.

3.12 Inclement Winter Weather Event. In regard to Snow and Ice Removal, when the National Weather Service issues a Winter Weather Advisory, Winter Weather Watch, or Winter Weather Warning, the duration of the Advisory, Watch, or Warning, from issuance to cancellation, shall be considered an Inclement Winter Weather Event. During a Winter Weather Outlook with Inclement Winter Weather forecasted, the contractor shall maintain areas to be free and clear of snow and ice removal until Inclement Winter Weather is no longer forecast. This shall also be considered an Inclement Winter Weather Event.

SECTION 4 – CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 4.1 – ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

4.1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

• EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

• ER 385-1-80 (2010) Ionizing Radiation Protection

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

• 40 CFR 261 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

4.1.2 DEFINITIONS

Environmental pollution and damage is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents that adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of plant or animal communities; or degrade the environment from an aesthetic, cultural or historic perspective.

Environmental protection is the prevention/control of pollution and habitat disruption that may occur during this service agreement. The control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of air, water, land, biological and cultural resources; and includes management of visual aesthetics; noise; solid, chemical, gaseous, and liquid waste; radiant energy and radioactive materials; and other pollutants.

4.1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for environmental protection plan.

4.1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor shall provide environmental protective measures and procedures to prevent and control pollution, limit habitat disruption, and correct environmental damage that occurs during this service agreement.

4.1.4.1 Permits and Special Environmental Requirements

This section supplements the Contractor's responsibility under the contract clause PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor shall comply with the terms and conditions of any environmental permits or special environmental requirements which are an outgrowth of environmental commitments made by the Government during the project development. One such permit is the Missouri State Operating Permit, a copy of which can be found here:

https://dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/permits/issued/docs/R100000.pdf. Any special environmental requirements, if applicable, can be found at the end of this section.

4.1.5 Environmental Assessment of Contract Deviations

The Call order specifications have been prepared to comply with the special conditions and mitigation measures of an environmental nature which were established during the planning and development of this project. The Contractor is advised that deviations from the drawings or specifications (e.g., disposal areas, staging areas, alternate access routes, etc.) could result in the requirement for the Government to reanalyze the project from an environmental and cultural resources standpoint. The Contractor must obtain, at his expense, all necessary permits to use alternate sites including, but not limited to, Section 401 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officer regarding Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Deviations from the this call order methods and procedures indicated by the plans and specifications which may have an environmental impact will require a extended review, processing, and approval time by the Government. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove alternate methods, even if they are more cost effective, if the Contracting Officer determines that the proposed alternate method will have an adverse environmental impact.

4.1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN

Within 5 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and acceptance by the Contracting Officer. The Government will consider an interim plan for the first 15 days of operations. However, the Contractor shall furnish a acceptable final plan not later than 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall meet with representatives of the https://dnr.mo.gov/env/wpp/permits/issued/docs/R100000.pdf

Contracting Officer to develop a mutual understanding relative to compliance with this section and administration of the environmental pollution control program. Acceptance is conditional and is predicated upon satisfactory performance during this call order. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in the Environmental Protection Plan or operations if the Contracting Officer determines that environmental protection requirements are not being met.

The plan shall detail the actions that the Contractor shall take to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental protection and pollution control and abatement, as well as the additional specific requirements of this call order. No physical work at the site shall begin prior to acceptance of the Contractor's plan or an interim plan covering the work to be performed. The environmental protection plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

4.1.6.1 List of State and Local Laws and Regulations

The Contractor shall provide as part of the Environmental Protection Plan a list of all State and local environmental laws and regulations, which apply to the service operations under this call order.

4.1.6.2 Spill Control Plan

The Contractor shall include as part of the environmental protection plan, a Spill Control Plan. The plan shall include the procedures, instructions, and reports to be used in the event of an unforeseen spill of a substance regulated by the Emergency Response and Community Right to Know Act or regulated under State or local laws or regulations. The Spill Control Plan supplements the requirements of EM 385-1-1.

This plan shall include as a minimum:

a. The name of the individual who will be responsible for implementing and supervising the containment and cleanup.

b. Training requirements for Contractor's personnel and methods of accomplishing the training.

c. A list of materials and equipment to be immediately available at the job site, tailored to cleanup work of the potential hazard(s) identified.

d. The names and locations of suppliers of containment materials and locations of additional fuel oil recovery, cleanup, restoration, and material placement equipment available in case of an unforeseen spill emergency.

e. The methods and procedures to be used for expeditious contaminant cleanup.

f. The name of the individual who will report any spills or hazardous substance releases and who will follow up with complete documentation. This individual shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in addition to the legally required Federal, State, and local reporting channels (including the National Response Center 1-801-424-8802) if a reportable quantity spill occurs.

The plan shall contain a list of the required reporting channels and telephone numbers.

4.1.6.3 Recycling and Waste Minimization Plan

The Contractor shall submit a Recycling and Waste Minimization Plan as part of the Environmental Protection Plan. The plan shall detail the Contractor's actions to comply with the following recycling and waste minimization requirements:

a. The Contractor shall participate in State and local Government sponsored recycling programs to reduce the volume of solid waste materials at the source;

b. Recovery of metal from debris and sale to recycling operation with Contractor retaining any money derived from sale;

c. Collection of aluminum cans at the site for recycling.

4.1.6.4 Contaminant Prevention Plan

As a part of the Environmental Protection Plan, the Contractor shall prepare a contaminant prevention statement identifying potentially hazardous substances to be used on the job site and intended actions to prevent accidental or intentional introduction of such materials into the air, water, or ground. The Contractor shall detail provisions to be taken to meet Federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding the storage and handling of these materials.

EXECUTION

4.1.7 SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.7.1 Tree Protection

No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Where such special use is permitted, the Contractor shall provide effective protection to prevent damage to the trees and other land and vegetative resources. Unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer, no construction equipment or materials shall be placed or used within the dripline of trees shown on the drawings to be saved. No excavation or fill shall be permitted within the dripline of trees to be saved except as shown on the drawings.

4.1.8 HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

4.1.8.1 Discovered Historic, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources If during service activities, items are observed that may have historic or archaeological value (e.g., Native American human remains or associated objects are discovered), such observations shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finds should be made. The Contractor shall cease all activities that may result in impact to or the destruction of these resources. The Contractor shall prevent its employees from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise disturbing such resources.

4.1.9 PROTECTION OF WATER RESOURCES

4.1.9.1 Wastewater

The ponding area at this site is located downstream of Central and Shields Valley combined sewer outlets (CSOs) that can periodically discharge into the ponding area especially during flood operations and heavy rainfall events. For more information on the discharge effluents please see the link below.

https://www.amwater.com/ilaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/Wastewater-Service/alton-district-cso-information.

4.1.10 EROSION CONTROL

4.1.10.1 Unprotected Erodible Soils

Earthwork brought to final grade shall be finished as indicated. Side slopes and back slopes shall be protected as soon as practicable upon completion of rough grading. All earthwork shall be planned and conducted to minimize the duration of exposure of unprotected soils. Except in cases where the constructed feature obscures borrow areas, quarries, and waste material areas, these areas shall not initially be totally cleared. Clearing of such areas shall progress in reasonably sized increments as needed to use the developed areas as approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.1.10.2 Disturbed Areas

The Contractor shall effectively prevent erosion and control sedimentation through approved methods including, but not limited to, the following:

a. Retardation and Control of Runoff. Runoff from the service site or from storms shall be controlled, retarded, and diverted to protected drainage courses by means of diversion ditches, benches, berms, and by any measures required by area wide plans under the Clean Water Act.

b. Erosion and Sedimentation Control Devices. The Contractor shall construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control features as indicated in the Contractor Environmental Protection Plan or as indicated on the drawings. Berms, dikes, drains, grassing, and mulching shall be maintained until permanent drainage and erosion control facilities are completed and operative.

SECTION 4.2 – GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

4.2.1 REFERENCES

https://www.amwater.com/ilaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/Wastewater-Service/alton-district-cso-information https://www.amwater.com/ilaw/Water-Wastewater-Information/Wastewater-Service/alton-district-cso-information

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

• ASSE/SAFE A10.22 (2007; R 2017) Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided

Workers’ Hoists

• ASSE/SAFE A10.34 (2001; R 2012) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

• ASSE/SAFE A10.44 (2014) Control of Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) for Construction and

Demolition Operations

• ASSE/SAFE Z244.1 (2003; R 2014) Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tagout and Alternative

Methods

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.0 (2012) Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 (2016) The Fall Protection Code

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.11 (2014) Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.12 (2009) Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.13 (2013) Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.14 (2014) Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall

Arrest and Rescue Systems

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.15 (2014) Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for

Personal Fall Arrest Systems

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.2 (2017) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection

Program

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.3 (2017) Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.4 (2013) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.6 (2016) Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection

Systems

• ASSE/SAFE Z359.7 (2011) Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

• ASME B30.20 (2013; INT Oct 2010 - May 2012) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

• ASME B30.22 (2016) Articulating Boom Cranes

• ASME B30.23 (2011) Personnel Lifting Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

• ASME B30.26 (2015; INT Jun 2010 - Jun 2014) Rigging Hardware

• ASME B30.3 (2016) Tower Cranes

• ASME B30.5 (2014) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

• ASME B30.7 (2011) Winches

• ASME B30.8 (2015) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

• ASME B30.9 (2014; INT Feb 2011 - Nov 2013) Slings

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

• ASTM F855 (2015) Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

• IEEE 1048 (2003) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines

• IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

• NFPA 10 (2018; TIA 18-1) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

• NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

• NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA 20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4) National Electrical Code

• NFPA 70E (2021) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

• TIA-1019 (2012; R 2016) Standard for Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Antenna

Supporting Structures and Antennas

• TIA-222 (2005G; Add 1 2007; Add 2 2009; Add 3 2014; Add 4 2014; R 2014; R 2016) Structural

Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

• EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

• 10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation

• 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

• 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

• 29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

• 29 CFR 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices

• 29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard

Employment

• 29 CFR 1915.89 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tags-Plus)

• 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

• 29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction

• 29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction

• 29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

• 29 CFR 1926.552 Material Hoists, Personal Hoists, and Elevators

• 29 CFR 1926.553 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists

• 49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packaging’s

• CPL 02-01-056 (2014) Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist

• CPL 2.100 (1995) Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR

1910.146

4.2.2 DEFINITIONS

Competent Person (CP) The CP is a person designated in writing, who, through training, knowledge and experience, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures with regards to such hazards.

4.2.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for an Accident Prevention Plan

4.2.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

Provide a Monthly Exposure Report and attach to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both Prime and subcontractor. Failure to submit the report may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.

4.2.5 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

4.2.5.1 Personnel Qualifications

4.2.5.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must 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 (1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

The SSHO or an equally qualified Alternate SSHO must be always at the work site to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs. If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an equally qualified alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO and must be always on the project site when work is being performed.

Note that the DR is a collateral duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full-time occupation.

4.2.5.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager.

4.2.6 Personnel Duties

4.2.6.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must:

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses.

c. Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.

d. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

e. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.

f. Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.

g. Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

i. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

j. Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.

k. Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors. Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above duties are not being effectively carried out. If Superintendent, QC Manager, or SSHO are dismissed, project work will be stopped and will not be allowed to resume until a suitable replacement is approved and the above duties are again being effectively carried out.

4.2.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential subcontractors in the selection process. Also, describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of subcontractors. The Government considers the Prime

Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the call order and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP must be signed by an officer of the firm (Prime Contractor senior person), the individual preparing the APP, the on-site superintendent, the designated SSHO, the Contractor Quality Control Manager, and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CIH). The SSHO must provide and maintain the APP and a log of signatures by each subcontractor foreman, attesting that they have read and understand the APP, and make the APP and log available on-site to the Contracting Officer. If English is not the foreman's primary language, the Prime Contractor must provide an interpreter. Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the call order. Disregarding the provisions of this call order or the accepted APP is cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified.

Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the call order. Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and Quality Control Manager. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered. Should any severe hazard exposure (i.e. imminent danger) become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate and remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34), and the environment.

4.2.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

Before beginning each activity, task or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity must prepare an AHA. AHAs must be developed by the Prime Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier performing the work, and provided for Prime Contractor review and approval before submitting to the Contracting Officer. AHAs must be signed by the SSHO, Superintendent, QC Manager and the subcontractor Foreman performing the work. Format the AHA in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 1 or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit the AHA for review at least 15 working days prior to the start of each activity task, or DFOW.