IAS_AG-2B46-S-17-0063_PT1_-__PT4.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

856549

NRCS-HQ-122B46

USDA-NRCS CONTRACTING TEAM 2

1400 INDEPENDENCE AVENUE, SW

ROOM 6801-S

NRCS-HQ-122B46

WASHINGTON DC 20250

Jane LaBorde

Mail:

USDA-NRCS

451 West Street, Amherst, MA 01002

Jane LaBorde 413-253-4357

CM Payne x

08/15/2017

AG-2B46-S-17-0063

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

The work consists of constructing a wetland restoration project at CM Payne in

Highlands County, Florida. The major items of work are: clearing and grubbing, structure removal, excavation (for borrow and ditch construction), earthfill

(construction of dikes), corrugated metal pipe and inlet modification, articulated concrete block spillway, rock riprap, and seeding and mulching. The work is to be completed within 120 calendar days. If weather allows construction could start in

November but typically construction starts in January when sites have had a chance to dry from the wet season.

All work is to be in compliance with OSHA, DOL Davis Bacon Wage Rates and all other applicable Federal, State, County laws.

This solicitation is set aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses

(SDVOSB)

NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy & CE Construction $36.5 mil

In accordance with FAR 36.204 the construction magnitude is:

Between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

09/13/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

USDA-NRCS, MASSACHUSETTS STATE OFC

451 WEST ST.

AMHERST MA 01002

NRCS-MA-121320

Jane LaBorde

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 191

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

AG-2B46-S-17-0063

Delivery: 120 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: NRCS-FL-124209

USDA-NRCS-FLORIDA STATE OFFICE

2614 NW 43RD STREET

GAINESVILLE FL 32606 US

FOB: Destination

001 CM Payne Wetland Restoration 1 EA

***BID BOND SHALL BE AT LEAST 20% OF THE BID

PRICE***

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

PART 1 AG-2B46-S-17-0063

Table of contents

DESCRIPTION: PAGE

SF 1442 Solicitation, Offer, & Award 1-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

Part 1 The Schedule ---

B Supplies or Services and Prices; Bid Items Pricing 5 C Description/Specifications: 6 D Packaging & Marking 7 E Inspection & Acceptance 8 F Deliverables or Performance 8-9 G Contract Administration Data 9 H Special Contract Requirements: NRCS Engineering HDBK appendix F—OSHA, Conservation Cooperative Acknowledgement 10-20

I Part II Contract Clauses 21-33 J Part III List of Documents, Exhibits, & Other Documentation 34 Part IV Representations & Instructions

K Representations, certifications & Other 35-43 L Instruction, conditions, and notices to bidders 44-48

M Evaluation factors for award 50

ATTACHMENTS

J-1 Stamped Plans 12pg 51-62

J-2 Stamped Specifications 113pg 63-178 J-3 DOL Wage Determination FL170136 4pg 179-182 J-4 SF24-16 Bid Bond Form 2pg 183-184 J-5 SF25-16 Performance Bond Form 2pg 185-186 J-6 SF25A-16 Payment Bond Form 2pg 187-188 J-7 WH347 Payroll form 2pg 189-190 J-8 SF1413 Statement of Acknowledgement 1pg 191

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

AND PRICES/COSTS

C.M. PAYNE RANCH WETLAND RESTORATION, HIGHLANDS COUNTY

ITEM

NO.

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SPEC

NO.

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

Clearing and Grubbing

Job

2 Structure Removal 3 2 EA $ $

3 Pollution Control 5 1 Job $ $

4 Construction Survey 7 1 Job $ $

5 Mobilization and Demobilization 8 1 Job $ $

6 Removal of Water 11 1 Job $ $

7 Earthfill, Dikes 1-3, 5-6, 9-10 23 23,580 LF $ $

8 Earthfill, Dike 7, 8, 12 23 6,900 LF $ $

9 Earthfill, Dike 11 23 960 LF $ $

10 Water Control Structure No. 7 51 1 EA $ $

11 Water Control Structure No. G-2 51 1 EA $ $

12 Rock Outfall Structure 61 1 EA $ $

13 Auxiliary Spillways - Articulating Concrete Block Mat 65 1 LS $ $

14 Welded Metal Plates 81 4 EA $ $

15 Vegetative Measures, Seeding and Mulching 440 1 LS $ $

16 Bonds 1 LS $ $

Total Estimate:

Note:

Estimates are often rounded to the nearest hundred or thousand.

Supply with bid the backup bid item pricing breakdown documentation.

AG-2B46-S-17-0063 PART 1 SECTION C-H

PART 1 SECTIONs C-H C. Description/Specifications: Refer to SF1442, Section 10; and Section J.

This information is in addition to what is identified within the specifications and in accordance with bio-preferred requirement.

ITEM Min. Biobase Content

Mulch/compost 95% Erosion Control Materials 77% Agriculture Spray Adjuvants 50% Fertilizers 71% Dust

85% Concrete Mold Release 87% Membrane Concrete Sealers 11%

This is not to be considered an all inclusive listing.

Refer to the entire listing is available @ www.biopreferred.gov

Hazardous waste is addressed in the specifications. Contractor is to contain and remove from the site.

Any disposal is to be in accordance with the Federal and state laws.

452.211-72 STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

(End of Clause)

452.211-73 ATTACHMENTS TO STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

D. Packaging & Marking:

All submitted solicitation documents must reference solicitation number: AG-2B46-S-17-0063.

All submitted post award documents must reference the executed contract number that will start with:

AG-2B46-C-17-

http://www.biopreferred.gov/

E. Inspection & Acceptance:

Will be done by NRCS-FL designated personnel i.e. Contracting Officers Representative.

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

452.246-70 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (FEB 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at: BY NRCS-FL at the property site and at the state office.

(End of clause)

52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement. (DEC 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below. Title

Contractor Quality Control Number: Construction Specification – 94 Date: 10/14

Tailoring

(b) The Contractor shall include applicable requirements of the higher-level quality standard(s) listed in paragraph

(a) of this clause and the requirement to flow down such standards, as applicable, to lower-tier subcontracts, in—

(1) Any subcontract for critical and complex items (see 46.203(b) and (c)); or

(2) When the technical requirements of a subcontract require—

(i) Control of such things as design, work operations, in-process control, testing, and inspection; or

(ii) Attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documentation control, and advanced metrology.

F. Deliveries or Performance:

452.236-75 MAXIMUM WORKWEEK CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE (NOV 1996)

Within FIVE calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work. The maximum workweek that will be approved is SIX.

4I-52.249-70 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (NOV 2013)

(a) This clause specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with FAR clause 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction). In order for the Contracting Officer to award atime extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(1) The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

(2) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

(b) The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the baseline for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect those anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY WORK DAYS BASED ON 6 DAY

WORK WEEK

1981-2010 MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY (Days)

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

1 2 2 2 2 6 5 5 4 2 1 1

(30 days per month.)

(c) Upon acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. An actual adverse weather delay must prevent work on critical activities for fifty (50) percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in the previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph (b) above, the Contractor may submit a written request for a modification for extension of performance time due to unusually severe weather. The Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays into calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather days, and issue a modification in accordance with FAR clause 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

Period of performance is 120 work days normally within the months of November through May. The months of June through October are normally considered shut down months.

There will be no work on Federal holidays with the exception of Emergencies. In case of emergencies the Contracting Officer needs to be notified as soon as possible when the contractor becomes aware of that emergency.

2017 Holiday Schedule

Date Holiday

Monday, September 4 Labor Day Monday, October 9 Columbus Day Friday, November 10*** Veterans Day Thursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Monday, December 25 Christmas Day

2018 Holiday Schedule Date Holiday

Monday, January 1 New Year’s Day Monday, January 15 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Monday, February 19* Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 28 Memorial Day Wednesday, July 4 Independence Day Monday, September 3 Labor Day Monday, October 8 Columbus Day Monday, November 12** Veterans Day Thursday, November 22 Thanksgiving Day Tuesday, December 25 Christmas Day

*This holiday is designated as "Washington’s Birthday" in section 6103(a) of title 5 of the United States Code, which is the law that specifies holidays for Federal employees. Though other institutions such as state and local governments and private businesses may use other names, it is our policy to always refer to holidays by the names designated in the law.

**November 11, 2018 (the legal public holiday for Veterans Day), falls on a Sunday. For most Federal employees, Monday, November 12, will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See section 3(a) of Executive order 11582, February 11, 1971.)

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

Contracting Officer’s Authority The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract. This authority remains solely with the CO. In the event that the Contractor effects any change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and NO adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any INCREASE in costs incurred as a result thereof and all contract terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Contracting Officer’s Representative The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is an individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO) to act as an authorized representative of the CO to perform specific contract administrative functions within the scope and limitations as defined by the CO in the COR’s appointment letter. This letter specifies the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the CO. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery or any other term or condition of the contract. Any subsequent change to the COR or COR responsibilities will be confirmed, in writing, by the CO. A COR does not have the authority to and may never –

1. award, agree to, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent;

2. obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the Government;

3. make a final decision on any contract matter which is subject to the clause at FAR 52.233-

1, Disputes; or

4. terminate, for any cause, the contractor’s right to proceed.

If the contractor does not receive a copy of the COR appointment letter, the contractor is required to request a copy of it from the CO prior to commencing work. Individuals not designated in writing as a COR by the CO are not considered a COR and do not have the authority delegated to the COR. If the contractor considers any action or inaction by a COR, any other government employee (such as an inspector), or representative or agent of the government as a change to the contract terms and conditions they must notify the contracting officer immediately and not proceed with any such change until approved by the contracting officer

Designated Payment Office Contact Point The contact point described below coordinates the issuance of payments under this contract. If payment is not received within 5 days after the due date specified in the contract, contact the payment office designated below for information on when payment will be made.

USDA, National Finance Center Administrative Payments Branch (APB) Telephone: (800) 421-0323 or (504) 426-

If questions arise on the amount paid, contact the contracting officer at the number or address shown in the contract.

Other Invoicing Requirements Under Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

(1) In addition to the information required in Clause 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, and Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts, the contractor shall provide the following:

(i) The original and one copy of each invoice are to be delivered to the Contracting Officer at the location shown in Block 24 of SF-1442.

(ii) One copy of each invoice is to be submitted simultaneously to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative who will be identified prior to a work start.

(2) The following must be attached to the original invoice submitted to the Contracting Officer and to the copy submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative:

(i) A complete remittance address along with vendor identification number on the second line, if electronic funds transfer (EFT) is elected.

(ii) Billing period.

(iii) If requesting payment for materials delivered but not installed, contractor will provide evidence of title to the materials as required by FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

(iv) Itemization of payment requests by contract item number (CIN) as shown in Schedule B of the contract. Invoice will include the quantity performed that is being invoiced, the unit price and the CIN total price, and a sum total of amount of payment requested. Invoice will also include the cumulative quantities and amount by CIN.

(v) A listing of the amount included for work performed by each subcontractor under the contract.

(vi) A listing of the total amount of each subcontract under the contract.

(vii) A listing of the amounts previously paid to each such subcontractor under the contract

(viii) A signed certification as required by FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

(ix) A copy of the payrolls and statements of compliance not previously submitted to cover the billing period.

(3) The FINAL invoice billing shall also contain the following RELEASE OF CLAIMS statement as required by FAR 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts:

I, (Name of Contractor), do hereby release the United States of America from any and all claims and liabilities of any character whatsoever arising under and by virtue of contract number (Identify Contract) dated (Date) as amended, except as stated.

(Date of Release) (Signature of Contractor)

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

BID BOND: Shall be at least 20% of the bid price.

52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991)

52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service.

(b) Weather conditions National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climatological Data.

(c) Transportation facilities: Federal, State and County roads, and the access roads shown on the drawings.

Appendix F

NRCS Supplement to OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926

The NRCS Supplement to OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926 is included in NRCS construction contracts and recommended for other contracts, such as CLO contracts, in which the NRCS is involved. It contains requirements that are not included in the OSHA requirements. It also emphasizes specific safety requirements that are covered in OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926.

(210–VI–NEH, Amend. 59, July 2012)

Appendix F NRCS Supplement to OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926

Part 645 National Engineering Handbook

F–ii (210–VI–NEH, Amend. 59, July 2012)

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

SUPPLEMENT TO OSHA PARTS 1910 AND 1926

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS

The Contractor shall comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Parts 1910 and 1926, Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations, and with this supplement.

Requests for variances or waiver from this supplement are to be made to the Contracting Officer in writing supported by evidence that every reasonable effort has been made to comply with the contractual requirements. A written request for a waiver or a variance shall include--

(1) Specific reference to the provision or standard in question;

(2) An explanation as to why the waiver is considered justified; and

(3) The Contractor's proposed alternative, including technical drawings, materials, or equipment specifications needed to enable the Contracting Officer to render a decision.

No waiver or variance will be approved if it endangers any person. The Contractor shall not proceed under any requested revision of provision until the Contracting Officer has given written approval. The Contractor is to hold and save harmless the Natural Resources Conservation Service free from any claims or causes of action whatsoever resulting from the Contractor or subcontractors proceeding under a waiver or approved variance.

Copies of OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926, Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations, may be obtained from:

Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office

Washington, D.C. 20402

1.0 GENERAL CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 SAFETY PROGRAM. Each Contractor is to demonstrate that he or she has facilities for conducting a safety program commensurate with the work under contract. The Contractor is to submit in writing a proposed comprehensive safety program to the Contracting Officer for approval before the start of construction operations.

The program is to specifically state what provisions the Contractor proposes to take for the health and safety of all employees, including subcontractors and rental equipment operators. The program shall be site specific and provide details relevant to the work to be done, the hazards associated with the work, and the actions that will be necessary to minimize the identified hazards.

1.2 PRECONSTRUCTION SAFETY MEETING. Representatives for the Contractor are to meet with the Contracting Officer (CO) or the CO's representative before the start of construction to discuss the safety program and the implementation of all health and safety standards pertinent to the work under this contract.

1.3 JOINT SAFETY POLICY COMMITTEE. The Contractor or designated on-site representative is to participate in monthly meetings of a joint Safety Policy Committee, composed of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (Contracting Local Organization in locally awarded contracts) and Contractor supervisory personnel. At these meetings the Contractor's project manager and the Contracting Officer will review the effectiveness of the Contractor's safety effort, resolve current health and safety problems, and coordinate safety activities for upcoming work.

1.4 SAFETY PERSONNEL. Each Contractor is to designate a competent supervisory employee satisfactory to the Contracting Officer to administer the safety program.

1.5 SAFETY MEETINGS. A minimum of one "on-the-job" or "toolbox" safety meeting is to be conducted each week by all field supervisors or foremen and attended by mechanics and all construction personnel at the jobsite.

The Contractor is to also conduct regularly scheduled supervisory safety meetings at least monthly for all levels of job supervision.

1.6 SAFETY INSPECTION. The Contractor shall perform frequent and regular safety inspections of the jobsite, materials, and equipment, and shall correct deficiencies.

1.7 FIRST AID TRAINING. Every Contractor foreman's work crew must include an employee who has a current first aid certificate from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, American Red Cross, or other state-approved organization.

1.8 REPORTS. Each Contractor is to maintain an accurate record of all job-related deaths, diseases, or disabling injuries. The records shall be maintained in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. A copy of all reports is to be provided to the Contracting Officer. All fatal or serious injuries are to be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer, and every assistance is to be given in the investigation of the incident, including submission of a comprehensive narrative report to the Contracting Officer. Other occurrences with serious accident potential, such as equipment failures, slides, and cave-ins, must also be reported immediately. The Contractor is to assist and cooperate fully with the Contracting Officer in conducting accident investigations. The Contracting Officer is to be furnished all information and data pertinent to investigation of an accident.

1.9 CERTIFICATION OF INSURANCE. Contractors are to provide the Contracting Officer or his or her authorized representative with certificates of insurance before the start of operations indicating full compliance with State Worker's Compensation statutes, as well as other certificates of insurance required under the contract.

2.0 FIRST AID AND MEDICAL FACILITIES:

2.1 FIRST AID KITS. A 16-unit first aid kit approved by the American Red Cross is to be provided at accessible, well-identified, locations at the ratio of at least 1 kit for each 25 employees. The first aid kits are to be moisture proof and dust tight, and the contents of the kits are to be replenished as used or as they become ineffective or outdated.

2.2 EMERGENCY FIRST AID. At least one employee certified to administer emergency first aid must be available on each shift and duly designated by the Contractor to care for injured employees. The names of the certified employees shall be posted at the jobsite.

2.3 COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORTATION. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor is to make necessary arrangements for prompt and dependable communications, transportation, and medical care for injured employees. At least one stretcher and two blankets shall be readily available for transporting injured employees.

2.4 FIRST AID AND MEDICAL REPORTS. The Contractor is to maintain a record system for first aid and medical treatment on the jobsite. Such records are to be readily available to the Contracting Officer and are to include--

(a) A daily treatment log listing chronologically all persons treated for occupational injuries and illnesses;

(b) Cumulative record of injury for each individual;

(c) Monthly statistical records of occupational injuries, classified by type and nature of injury; and

(d) Required records for worker's compensation.

2.5 SIGNS AND DIRECTIONAL MARKINGS. Adequate identification and directional markers are to be provided to readily denote the location of all first aid stations.

2.6 EMERGENCY LISTING. A listing of telephone numbers and addresses of doctor, rescue squad, hospital, police, and fire departments is to be provided at all first aid locations.

3.0 PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES:

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Persons employed throughout the contract are to be physically qualified to perform their assigned duties. Employees must not knowingly be permitted or required to work while their ability or alertness is impaired by fatigue, illness, or any other reason that may jeopardize themselves or others.

3.2 HOIST OPERATORS. Operators of cranes, cableways, and other hoisting equipment shall be examined annually by a physician and provided with a certification stating that they are physically qualified to safely operate hoisting equipment. The Contractor is to submit a copy of each certification to the Contracting Officer.

3.3 HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS. It is recommended that operators of trucks and heavy construction equipment be given physical examinations to determine if they are physically qualified to perform their assigned work without endangering themselves or others.

3.4 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATORS. Operators of motor vehicles engaged primarily in the transportation of personnel are to be 18 years of age or older and have a valid state operator's permit or license for the equipment being operated. The operators must have passed a physical examination administered by a licensed physician within the past year showing that they are physically qualified to operate vehicles safely.

4.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

4.1 HARDHAT AREAS. The entire jobsite, with the exception of offices, shall be considered a hardhat area. All persons entering the area are, without exception, required to wear hardhats. The Contractor shall provide hardhats for visitors entering hardhat areas.

4.1.1 LABELS. Hardhats shall bear a manufacturer's label indicating design compliance with the appropriate ANSI (American National Standards Institute) standard.

4.2 POSTING. Signs at least 3 by 4 feet worded as follows with red letters (minimum 6 inches high) and white background shall be erected at access points to designated hardhat areas:

CONSTRUCTION AREA - HARDHATS REQUIRED BEYOND THIS POINT

These signs are to be furnished and installed by the Contractor at entries to shops, construction yards, and job access points.

4.3 SAFETY GOGGLES (DRILLERS)

4.3.1 DRILLERS AND HELPERS. Drillers and helpers operating pneumatic rock drills must wear protective safety goggles.

5.0 MACHINERY AND MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT:

5.1 SAFE CONDITION. Before any machinery or mechanized equipment is initially used on the job, it must be inspected and tested by qualified personnel and determined to be in safe operating condition and appropriate for the intended use. Operators shall inspect their equipment prior to the beginning of each shift. Any deficiencies or defects shall be corrected prior to using the equipment. Safety equipment, such as seatbelts, installed on machinery is to be used by equipment operators.

5.2 TAGGING AND LOCKING. The controls of power-driven equipment under repair are to be locked. An effective lockout and tagging procedure is to be established, prescribing specific responsibilities and safety procedures to be followed by the person or persons performing repair work. Mixer barrels are to be securely locked out before permitting employees to enter them for cleaning or repair.

5.3 HAUL ROADS FOR EQUIPMENT

5.3.1 ROAD MAINTENANCE. The Contractor shall maintain all roadways, including haul roads and access roads, in a safe condition so as to eliminate or control dust and ice hazards. Wherever dust is a hazard, adequate dust-laying equipment shall be available at the jobsite and utilized to control the dust.

5.3.2 SINGLE-LANE HAUL ROADS. Single-lane haul roads with two-way traffic shall have adequate turnouts.

Where turnouts are not practical, a traffic control system shall be provided to prevent accidents.

5.3.3 TWO-WAY HAUL ROADS. On two-way haul roads, arrangements are to be such that vehicles travel on the right side wherever possible. Signs and traffic control devices are to be employed to indicate clearly any variations from a right-hand traffic pattern. The road shall be wide enough to permit safe passage of opposing traffic, considering the type of hauling equipment used.

5.3.4 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF HAUL ROADS. Haul road design criteria and drawings, if requested by the Contracting Officer, are to be submitted for approval prior to road construction. Sustained grades shall not exceed 12 percent and all curves shall have open-sight line with as great a radius as practical. All roads shall be posted with curve signs and maximum speed limits that will permit the equipment to be stopped within one-half the minimum sight distance.

5.3.5 OPERATORS. Machinery and mechanized equipment shall be operated only by authorized qualified persons.

5.3.6 RIDING ON EQUIPMENT. Riding on equipment by unauthorized personnel is prohibited. Seating and safety belts shall be provided for the operator and all passengers.

5.3.7 GETTING ON OR OFF EQUIPMENT. Getting on or off equipment while the equipment is in motion is prohibited.

5.3.8 HOURS OF OPERATION. Except in emergencies, an equipment operator shall not operate any mobile or hoisting equipment for more than 12 hours without an 8-hour rest interval away from the job.

5.4 POWER CRANES AND HOISTS (TRUCK CRANES, CRAWLER CRANES, TOWER CRANES, GANTRY

CRANES, HAMMERHEAD CRANES, DERRICKS, CABLEWAYS, AND HOISTS)

5.4.1 PERFORMANCE TEST. Before initial onsite operation, at 12-month intervals, and after major repairs or modification, power cranes, derricks, cableways, and hoists must satisfactorily complete a performance test to demonstrate the equipment’s ability to safely handle and maneuver the rated loads. The tests shall be conducted in the presence of a representative of the Contracting Officer. Test data shall be recorded and a copy furnished the Contracting Officer.

5.4.2 PERFORMANCE TEST—POWER CRANES (Crawler mounted, truck mounted and wheel mounted). The performance test is to be carried out as per ANSI requirements. The test is to consist of raising, lowering, and braking the load and rotating the test load through 360° degrees at the specified boom angle or radius. Cranes equipped with jibs or boom-tip extensions are to be tested using both the main boom and the jib, with an appropriate test load in each case.

5.4.3 PERFORMANCE TEST—DERRICKS, GANTRY CRANES, TOWER CRANES, CABLEWAYS, AND

HOISTS, INCLUDING OVERHEAD CRANES. This equipment is to be performance tested as per ANSI requirements.

5.4.4 BOOM ANGLE INDICATOR. Power cranes (includes draglines) with booms capable of moving in the vertical plane shall be provided with a boom angle indicator in good working order.

5.4.5 CRANE TEST CERTIFICATION. The performance test required by 5.4.2 and 5.4.3 is fulfilled if the Contractor provides the Contracting Officer a copy of a certificate of inspection made within the past 12 months by a qualified person or by a government or private agency satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

5.4.6 POSTING FOR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES. A notice of the 10-foot (or greater) clearance required by OSHA 1926.550, Subpart N, shall be posted in the operator’s cab of cranes, shovels, boom-type concrete pumps, backhoes, and related equipment.

5.4.7 BOOM STOPS. Cranes or derricks with cable-supported booms, except draglines, shall have a device attached between the gantry of the A-frame and the boom chords to limit the elevation of the boom. The device shall control the vertical motions of the boom with increasing resistance from 83° or less, until completely stopping the boom at not over 87° above horizontal.

5.4.8 SAFETY HOOKS. Hooks used in hoisting personnel or hoisting loads over construction personnel or in the immediate vicinity of construction personnel shall be forged steel equipped with safety keepers. When shackles are used under these conditions, they shall be of the locking type or have the pin secured to prohibit turning.

5.5 ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES (ROPS)

5.5.1 ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES. OSHA 1926, Subpart W, Overhead Protection, Sections 1001 and 1002 are applicable regardless of the year in which the equipment was manufactured and regardless of the struck capacity of the equipment.

5.5.2 EQUIPMENT REQUIRING ROPS. The requirement for ROPS meeting 5.5.1 above applies to crawler and rubber-tired tractors such as dozers, push-and-pull tractors, winch tractors, tractors with backhoes, and mowers; off-highway, self-propelled, pneumatic-tired earthmovers, including scrapers, motor graders and loaders; and rollers, compactors, water tankers (excluding trucks with cabs). These requirements shall also apply to agricultural and industrial tractors and similar equipment.

5.5.3 EQUIPMENT REQUIRING SEATBELTS. The requirements for seatbelts as specified in OSHA Subpart 0, Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations, Section 1926.602 shall also apply to self-propelled compactors and rollers, and rubber-tired skid-steer equipment.

6.0 LADDERS AND SCAFFOLDING:

6.1 LADDERS. OSHA 1926, Subpart L - Section 450. Ladders shall be used as work platforms only when use of small hand tools or handling of light material is involved. No work requiring lifting of heavy materials or substantial exertion shall be done from ladders.

6.2 SCAFFOLDING. OSHA 1926, Subpart L - Section 451. Scaffolds, platforms or temporary floors shall be provided for all work except that which can be done safely from the ground or similar footing.

6.3 SAFETY BELTS, LIFELINE, AND LANYARDS. OSHA 1926, Subpart E, Section 104. Lifelines, safety belts and lanyards independently attached or attended, shall be used when performing such work as the following when the requirements of 6.1 or 6.2 above cannot be met.

(a) Work on stored material in hoppers, bins, silos, tanks, or other confined spaces.

(b) Work on hazardous slopes, structural steel, or poles; erection or dismantling of safety nets, tying reinforcing bars; and work from Boatswain's chairs, swinging scaffolds, or other unguarded locations at elevations greater than 6 feet.

(c) Work on skips and platforms used in shafts by crews when the skip or cage does not block the opening to within 1 foot of the sides of the shaft, unless cages are provided.

PART I SECTION H

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SECTION 1619 COMPLIANCE

Purpose and Background The purpose of this Acknowledgment of Section 1619 compliance (hereinafter “Acknowledgment”) is to require acknowledgment by [replace with the name of the contractor] of the requirements of Section 1619 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill), which prohibits disclosure of certain information by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its cooperators. [Replace with the name of the contractor] assists NRCS in the delivery of conservation-related services (for example, services that sustain agricultural productivity, improve environmental quality, reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damages caused by floods and other natural disasters) or with monitoring, assessing, or evaluating of conservation benefits from USDA conservation programs under a Federal contract. Those individuals or organizations (governmental or nongovernmental) that assist NRCS with providing conservation-related services are known as NRCS Conservation Cooperators.

NRCS Conservation Cooperator As an NRCS Conservation Cooperator, [replace with the name of the contractor] is authorized access to otherwise-protected agricultural information. Such protected information must be strictly limited to only that information necessary for [replace with the name of the contractor] [choose to provide conservation related services or to perform monitoring, assessing, or evaluating of conservation benefits]. Disclosure to [replace with the name of the contractor] can include receiving the protected information either 1) directly from NRCS;

2) directly from the producer or owner as part of the process required to enable a producer or owner to participate in a USDA program; or 3) in another manner with the producer’s permission.

Section 1619 of the 2008 Farm Bill Section 1619 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Exhibit 1) (hereinafter “section 1619” provides that USDA, or any “contractor or cooperator” of USDA, “shall not disclose—(A) information provided by an agricultural producer or owner of agricultural land concerning the agricultural operation, farming or conservation practices, or the land itself, in order to participate in the programs of the Department;

or (B) geospatial information otherwise maintained by the Secretary about agricultural land or operations for which information described in subparagraph (A) is provided.” USDA may disclose protected information to a USDA cooperator when such cooperator is “providing technical or financial assistance with respect to the agricultural operation, agricultural land, or farming or conservation practices” if USDA determines that the protected information will not be subsequently disclosed, except in accordance with the exceptions contained in Section 1619. [Replace with the name of the contractor] is a “contractor or cooperator” of USDA within the meaning of Section 1619. Accordingly, [replace with the name of the contractor] may not subsequently disclose any information protected by section 1619. By signature on this Acknowledgment, [replace with the name of the contractor] is certifying future compliance with the statutory obligations under Section 1619.

Upon execution of this Acknowledgment, NRCS may continue to provide to [replace with the name of the contractor] the protected information provided under a Federal contract.

Responsibilities [Replace with the name of the contractor] (hereinafter the “Conservation Cooperator”) certifies that:

• Signature on this Acknowledgment indicates acknowledgment and understanding that the

Conservation Cooperator is legally bound by Federal statute to comply with the provisions of Section 1619 and that the Conservation Cooperator will not subsequently disclose information protected by section 1619 to any individual or organization that is not directly covered by this Acknowledgment.

Any such subsequent disclosure of the protected information (except as permitted under Section 1619) will be considered a violation of Section 1619. The Conservation Cooperator will be held responsible should disclosure of the protected information occur.

• Signature on this Acknowledgment legally binds every owner, manager, supervisor, employee, contractor, agent, and representative of the Conservation Cooperator to comply with the provisions in Section 1619. The Conservation Cooperator must consult with NRCS prior to providing protected information to an entity or individual outside of the Conservation Cooperator and as necessary to implement the program to ensure that such release is permissible.

• The Conservation Cooperator will use the protected information only to perform work that is directly connected to [choose provide conservation related services or perform monitoring, assessing, or evaluating conservation benefits]. Use of the protected information to perform work that is not directly connected to [choose provide conservation related services or perform monitoring, assessing, or evaluating conservation benefits] is expressly prohibited.

• The Conservation Cooperator must internally restrict access to the protected information to only those individuals who have a demonstrated need to know the protected information in order to [choose provide conservation related services or perform monitoring, assessing, or evaluation of conservation benefits].

• The provisions in Section 1619 are continuing obligations. Even when the Conservation Cooperator is no longer an NRCS Conservation Cooperator, or when individuals currently affiliated with the Conservation Cooperator become no longer so affiliated, every person having been provided access to the protected information will continue to be legally bound to comply with the provisions of this Acknowledgment.

• The Conservation Cooperator must notify all managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, agents, and representatives about this Acknowledgment and the requirements of Section 1619. For the duration of this Acknowledgment, notifications about the existence of this Acknowledgment must be made to those individuals who are new to the organization and periodic notifications must be sent throughout the organization (as well as to all contractors and agents) to remind all about the ongoing and continuing requirements.

• When the Conservation Cooperator is unsure whether particular information is covered or protected by Section 1619, the Conservation Cooperator must consult with NRCS to determine whether the information must be withheld.

• This Acknowledgment is nontransferable and may not be bought, sold, traded, assigned, extended to, or given free of charge to any other individual or organization not directly covered by this Acknowledgment.

• Use of the protected information for any purpose is expressly prohibited when an individual or organization is no longer an NRCS Conservation Cooperator. When the Conservation Cooperator is no longer an NRCS Conservation Cooperator, any protected information provided under this Acknowledgment must be immediately destroyed or returned to NRCS. The Conservation Cooperator must provide to NRCS written certification that the protected information (paper copy, electronic copy, or both) has been properly destroyed, removed from any electronic storage media, or both.

• [If the cooperator is a State governmental employee, contractor, or representative or a State agency -remove this bullet if not applicable] The State’s “sunshine law,” “open records act” or other version of the Freedom of Information Act is superseded by section 1619 under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Accordingly, information protected from disclosure by section 1619 must not be released under such State laws.

Protected Information

An example of the type of information prohibited by disclosure under Section 1619 includes, but is not limited to, the following:

• State identification and county number (where reported and where located).

• Producer or landowner name, business full address, phone number, Social Security Number, and similar personal identifying information.

• Farm, tract, field, and contract numbers.

• Production shares and share of acres for each Farm Serial Number (FSN) field.

• Acreage information, including crop codes.

• All attributes for Common Land Units (CLUs) in USDA's Geospatial Information System

• Any photographic, map, or geospatial data that, when combined with other maps, can be used to identify a landowner.

• Location of conservation practices.

Section 1619 allows disclosure of “payment information (including payment information and the names and addresses of recipients of payments) under any Department program that is otherwise authorized by law” (emphasis added). The names and payment information of producers generally may be provided to the public;

however the Conservation Cooperator shall consult with NRCS if there is any uncertainty as to the provision of such information.

Section 1619 also allows disclosure of otherwise protected information if “the information has been transformed into a statistical or aggregate form without naming any—(i) individual owner, operator, or producer; or (ii) specific data gathering cite.” The Conservation Cooperator must consult with NRCS as to whether specific information falls within this exception prior to relying on this exception.

Violations The Conservation Cooperator will be held responsible for violations of this Acknowledgment and Section 1619. A violation of this Acknowledgment by the Conservation Cooperator may result in action by NRCS, including termination of the underlying Federal contract.

Effective Period This Acknowledgment will be in effect on the date of the final signature and continues until NRCS notifies the Conservation Cooperator that the Acknowledgment is no longer required based on changes in applicable Federal law.

Signature of the NRCS Conservation Cooperator and the Date Signed

[Signature Block for the NRCS Conservation Cooperator]

Executed this day of , 20

Exhibit 1

SEC. 1619. INFORMATION

GATHERING.

(a) GEOSPATIAL SYSTEMS— The Secretary shall ensure that all the geospatial data of the agencies of the Department of Agriculture are portable and standardized.

(b) LIMITATION ON

DISCLOSURES—

(1) DEFINITION OF

AGRICULTURAL

OPERATION—In this subsection, the term ‘‘agricultural operation’’

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