Binder1 - RFP.pdf

November 17, 2008

SC-AM-08-000288

Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) ANCDF-RFP-WA9-0373 LIC Refractory Inspection, Repair, and Re-Brick

Attn: Prospective Offerors:

Westinghouse Anniston (WA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for furnace refractory inspection and replacement services at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (ANCDF), as described in the solicitation package which can be accessed at http://ancdfscpm.wgint.com/ located at Solicitations / Subcontracting Solicitations / ANCDF-

RFP-WA9-0373.

Westinghouse Anniston, Washington Group International, a Division of URS Corporation, is the Systems Contractor operating the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility for the U.S.

Army Chemical Materials Agency. Located 60 miles east of Birmingham, Ala., ANCDF is designed to destroy 2,254 tons of chemical nerve (GB, VX) and mustard (HD, HT) agent contained in thousands of munitions stored at Anniston Army Depot. Washington Defense Group also is the systems contractor for similar chemical agent destruction facilities in Umatilla, OR and Pine Bluff, AR and the Tooele, UT facility is operated by the EG&G Division of URS Corporation.

WA anticipates that this will be performed during February 2009. The exact start date is currently unavailable at the time of the issuance of this solicitation. Furnace drawings are included in the solicitation package for the LIC Furnace System, including specifications of typical materials used in the refractory installation.

In addition to your review of the technical detail related to the scope of the work, please review Sections E, QA requirements; Section H, Special Requirements for work on the ANCDF facility, and Section I for subject terms and conditions.

Please submit proposals no later than, January 5, 2008 to:

Westinghouse Anniston (WA) ATTN: Alan McDermott, WA Subcontract Administrator 3580 Morrisville Road Anniston, AL 36201

This solicitation does not commit WA or the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal in any form or to procure or subcontract for said services or supplies. It is also brought to each offeror’s attention that the WA Subcontract Administrator is the only individual who can commit WA to expenditure of the funds in connection with any subcontract resulting from this solicitation. The award of a subcontract pursuant to this RFP is Subject to the Availability of Government Funds.

Any questions concerning this request shall be submitted to the undersigned at (256) 238- 8281, extension 182, or e-mail: alan.mcdermott@wancdf.com.

Telephone: 256-238-0721 FAX: 256-238-8281 http://ancdfscpm.wgint.com/

Prospective Offerors may review the RFP package, including attachments, available on the WA ANCDF website http://ancdfscpm.wgint.com/. If any documents are missing, contact the undersigned immediately. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that their proposal is based on the entire RFP package. Please note that the package on the web was posted without the title (page #1) for each section. No information was removed.

Proposals will be evaluated based on the evaluation criteria identified in Section M of this document in accordance with the respective percentage weightings of each criteria on which the award decision will be made. Only qualified, licensed responders will be considered for award and the final award decision shall be based on a best value continuum as defined in FAR 15.101 and may include a trade-off process as defined in FAR 15.101-1. Offerors are advised that WA may award a subcontract after evaluation of proposals received without discussions with offerors.

Award of this subcontract will be made to the responsive offeror whose proposal conforms most favorably to the requirements of the solicitation and is most advantageous to WA and the government. When combined, all non-cost factors and sub-factors are more significant for evaluation of proposals than price alone. The factor weighting will be: total non-cost factors, combined 60% weighting; cost / price factors 40%.

Offerors shall provide one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic copy in MS Excel or MS Word format only that includes all calculation formulas. Offerors shall not include contingencies in rates provided.

Offerors must submit their proposals in accordance with FAR Part 15, Table 15-2 (attached).

The following RFP Sections and attachments must be completed and submitted with proposals. Incomplete proposals may be considered non-responsive:

o Section A – Solicitation/Contract Form o Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Costs, including cost details as required o Section K – Representations, Certifications and other Statements of Offerors or

Respondents.

o Certificate of Liability Insurance, in accordance with the coverage and terms defined in Section H, Article H-6, Insurance Requirements o Additional Offeror submissions and certifications required with proposals are identified in Section L of this document. Proposals submitted without all required submissions, or incomplete submissions, may be rejected as non-responsive.

Prices proposed must be firm and subject to WA’s acceptance for ninety (90) days.

Sincerely, Alan McDermott WA Subcontract Administrator

Enclosure cc: File

Telephone: 256-238-0721 FAX: 256-238-8281 http://ancdfscpm.wgint.com/

SECTION A SOLICITIATION/CONTRACT FORM

ANCDF-RFP-WA9-0373

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

LIC Refractory Inspection and Repair

SECTION A SOLICITIATION/CONTRACT FORM

WESTINGHOUSE ANNISTON (WA)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (Services)

ANCDF-RFP-WA9-0373

WESTINGHOUSE ANNISTON (WA), a Division of Washington Group International, Inc., who is a prime contractor under Department of the Army Contract DAAA09-96-C-0018, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Subcontract for LIC Refractory Inspection and Repair at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (ANCDF), Anniston, Alabama.

SOLICITATION

You are requested to submit a Firm Fixed Price proposal to accomplish the work described herein understanding that WA may award a binding subcontract without amendment or further discussion of your bid. Your bid, therefore, should be initially submitted providing your best terms of a price. However, WA reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and shall not be liable for costs incurred in the preparation of proposals. Your attention is directed to Section L of this RFP that contains the instructions for preparation of proposals and Section M, which identifies the evaluation factors for award. Failure to provide the information requested may render the proposal non-responsive and result in rejection thereof.

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

Offeror shall complete all Items in Section B, Pricing and Section K, Representations, Certification and other Statements of Offerors and submittals required as identified in Section L herein and return with proposal.

FAR Flowdown Provisions Contract # DAAA09-96-C-0018 YES (X) NO ( ), (See Section I.) Solicitation Sections Included:

: Section A - Solicitation and Offer; General Terms & Conditions Section B - Supplies or Services, Prices and Costs Section C - Statement of Work Section D - Packaging and Marking – not applicable / not included Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Section F - Delivery Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Attachments Section K- Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offeror Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Respondents Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Required Documents to be Submitted with Proposal: Current Certificate of Liability Insurance with coverages in accordance with requirements prescribed in Section H-6 of this document. Offeror personnel must be approved for site access by DLES, ANAD, and offerors must be approved for contract award by WA Safety, QA and Business Management. All proposals shall be subject to the Terms and Conditions attached herewith.

Are you, or the Company Principals, currently debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by the Federal Government?

( ) YES ( ) NO

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Address proposal to:

Westinghouse Anniston ATTN: Alan McDermott, WA Subcontract Administrator 3580 Morrisville Road Anniston, AL 36201

Proposal: Provide one (1) original signed copy.

The award of a Subcontract relative to this Proposal is Subject to the Availability of Government Funds

To be considered your proposal must be submitted to WA Contracts Office no later than 2:30pm CST on January 5, 2009.

BID

Total Price: Date of Proposal:

Signature:

Name, address, & telephone number of Offeror:

Name & title of person authorized to sign offer:

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COST

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND

PRICES/COSTS

B-1 SERVICES BEING ACQUIRED

Offeror shall provide a Firm Fixed Price proposal for the services requested. Please provide fully burdened labor rates and estimated hours required to perform the services requested. Identify any Other Direct Costs and provide travel costs in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations as indicated in the table below.

B-2 FIRM FIXED PRICE

DESCRIPTION HOURLY RATE ESTIMATED

HOURS

EXTENDED TOTAL

AMOUNT

1. Labor Cost - LIC Refractory Inspection and Repair

(Include applicable rates and hours by craft, not a composite rate)

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

UNIT PRICE EXTENDED TOTAL

AMOUNT

2. Other Direct Costs

(Please identify and itemize as applicable – equipment, materials, supplies, taxes and freight, cartage, subcontracted services, etc.)

3. Indirect Costs (Overhead, G&A) OVERHEAD

G&A

4. Fee

5. Total Travel Cost (total of Elements of Travel Cost shown below)

(Neither profit nor overhead shall be applied to travel expenses)

Travel Elements of Cost (in accordance with approved FTR rates) Item Allowable Rate Total

Airfare Cost (Assume 2 weeks advance reservations)

Rental Car Cost

Gas Cost

Parking at Airport Cost

POV Mileage $0.585 per mile

Lodging $70.00 per day, plus $7.70 tax

Meals (First and Last Day) $29.25 per day

Meals (Travel Days) $39.00 per day

Total Firm Fixed Price

Proposed amounts shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) calendar days from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals.

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

DESCRIPTION/SPECS/STATEMENT OF

WORK

PURPOSE OF PROCUREMENT

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

Westinghouse Anniston (WA) is soliciting proposals for the inspection and repair of the Liquid Incinerator (LIC) Refractory at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (ANCDF).

WA reserves the right not to issue an award after proposal evaluation.

HOURS OF WORK

Plant is in operation 24 hours a day seven days a week. All work shall be completed within 37 days.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Provide all labor, materials, and equipment in accordance with this document, the Scope of Work, and the Special Conditions.

Scope of Work Liquid Incinerator (LIC) Refractory Inspection and Repair ANCDF is soliciting the services of a Contractor to perform inspection and repair and/or replacement of the refractory systems in the ANCDF Liquid Agent Incineration (LIC) Furnace system.

The inspection will focus on the condition of the refractory and supporting materials and systems in the LIC furnace system. The Contractor will provide a detailed written inspection report covering all systems in the LIC, describing the as-found condition, and providing estimated remaining usable life. The report will recommend corrective actions as required (Use as-is, repairs, or replacement, future repairs and schedule). The report will describe slag volume in the system, and where major deposits are found.

On acceptance of the report by ANCDF, the contractor will be expected to make necessary repairs needed to support the upcoming HD/HT Mustard Campaign.

The Contractor will provide a restart plan for the LIC PCC and LIC SCC, with temperature reheat profile for each furnace system.

Work Provided by Refractory Inspection/ Repair/Replacement Contractor

Inspection

Inspect LIC Furnace System Refractory and document the current installation refractory conditions, noting conditions requiring immediate repair and projected future repairs.

The system will be separated into the following sections and reported by section.

1.01 LIC Windbox Burner Assembly

1.02 LIC PCC (Hearth, walls, roof)

1.03 LIC Crossover Duct

1.04 LIC SCC (Walls, roof floor)

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

1.05 LIC SCC Slag Pit Refractory condition, including Slag volume and estimated remaining pit volume

1.06 LIC SCC Horizontal Exhaust Duct

1.07 LIC Vertical Exhaust Duct (Included in the inspections of this duct segment is the inspection of the Refractory Support Shelves. The condition of the shelves is to be evaluated as part of these inspections.

1.08 LIC PAS Horizontal Duct, including LIC PAS Refractory Venturi

1.09 Summary Report: Report will provide findings of the refractory inspections, and including recommendations regarding removal/replacement of refractory and a bill of materials for the specified repairs.

Slag Volume and Remaining Slag Pit volume is to be reported.

The report will include estimates regarding the time required to perform the demolition and replacement of the refractory materials and the crew size anticipated, including number of each craft required.

Meeting participation for purposes of presentation of the report and recommendations of necessary and required repairs is included in this scope.

Refractory Repairs and Replacement.

Contractor shall, perform repairs and/or refractory replacement on each section of the LIC Furnace System, as authorized by ANCDF. Repairs and refractory replacement will include the removal of all slag and placement into ANCDF supplied roll-off containers for disposal by ANCDF. Refractory shall be replaced with refractory and mortar in kind as specified in the site drawings and specifications.

Remove all free slag in the slag pit and place in site provided containers for analysis and disposal by ANCDF. All free and attached slag is to be quantified by the Contractors and provided to ANCDF as a total slag formed (as found) estimate.

Contractor shall also stage refractory materials at entrances to the furnace and perform fit-up of the refractory components as required

Contractor shall determine and provide to ANCDF, as-installed available SCC refractory expansion estimates for the LIC Restart Plan Documentation and for comparison with historic expansion allowances. Particular attention shall be applied to the vertical exhaust duct and the Refractory support shelves both existing and replacement, and the Upper Horizontal Duct refractory venturi. Contractor shall provide as installed refractory expansion estimates and allowances for the LIC Restart Plan. Contractor shall measure and document the internal dimensions of the refractory in the Upper Horizontal Venturi per diagrams provided by ANCDF.

On the Vertical Duct Shelves, the contractor shall measure the “as installed” shelf gap and the measurements shall be reported. (If the work has been limited to re-packing joints, the “as installed” shelf gap is still to be measured and the measurements reported.)

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

Contractor shall segregate un-used ANCDF refractory materials by their respective compositions, grades, and sizes and palletized for subsequent re-stocking and future use. An inventory of the un-used materials is to be provided.

All Contractor equipment is to be brought to the agreed staging area, clearly marked with Contractor identification and address for subsequent shipment to the Contractor’s office. An inventory of Contractor Equipment and Storage boxes and facilities shall be provided to ANCDF. This shall include the following:

Refractory Saw power requirement (amps, volts), power connectors and physical size, Lifting equipment (cranes, cherry pickers, man lifts) physical sizes and lay-down areas, Site Trailers foot prints, hook up locations and fixtures personnel lockers, showers, toilets, sinks) for crew(s) and/or for storage of supplies such as PPE, and other consumables.

Fork lifts, capacity, sizes and fuel used, Gang box number and sizes.

Site inspection by the Crew Chief and the Technical Point of Contact will be performed to document the clean up of the work areas and the proper staging of equipment for subsequent shipment off-site. Contractor is responsible the site cleanliness daily and at the completion of the work requirements.

Assets Provided by Refractory Inspection/ Repair/Replacement Contractor Contractor shall provide personnel experts in refractory materials and experienced in construction of furnaces similar to the DFS Afterburner and Exhaust Duct at ANCDF.

Personnel will have been approved by ANCDF for Chemical Limited Area (CLA) entry.

The following documentation of personnel shall be provided:

1. Provide documentation regarding personnel HAZWOPER Training Certification.

2. Provide documentation regarding personnel Confined Space Training

Certification for all entrants and hole watch.

3. Provide documentation regarding personnel Respiratory Training Certification for all entrants and hole watch.

4. Provide documentation regarding personnel Lock-Out/Tag-Out Training

Certification for all entrants and hole watch.

5. Provide documentation regarding personnel Scaffold User Training Certification for all users.

6. Provide documentation regarding personnel Scaffold Builder/Inspector Training

Certification for one or more individuals responsible for Scaffold.

7. Provide documentation regarding personnel OSHA logs for 3 years.

8. Provide documentation regarding personnel Heat Stress Prevention Training

Certification if not using ANCDF program.

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

9. Provide identification of Project Lead on Site, Designated Safety Representative and Crew Chief on Site. Lead or crew chief will be on site and available to ANCDF whenever work is being performed.

10. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Welder Certifications, and materials certifications (for Vertical Duct refractory support shelf replacement).

11. Site Access forms for the Chemical Limited area for any anticipated personnel.

Materials Provided by Refractory Inspection/ Repair/Replacement Contractor

Contractor shall provide all metals for replacement of refractory supports and shelves with like-kind per ANCDF Specification. This shall include all welding rod IAW ANCDF specification.

Work, Assets, and Materials provided by ANCDF

Welding Inspection will be provided by ANCDF/URS QA. Where applicable the inspections will be performed prior to the removal of the means of access (scaffold for vertical segment) or the closure of manhole penetrations for the balance of the LIC Furnace System.

ANCDF shall also provide the following services and materials in support of the Refractory Contractor:

Provide 25 ton chiller for cooling LIC system including re-positioning the system as work proceeds.

Open LIC SCC Exhaust Duct Manholes and Quench Tower Lower Manhole, as needed.

Close LIC SCC Exhaust Duct Manhole and Quench Tower Lower Manhole at the conclusion of the repair and inspection activities.

Disconnect and reconnect all instrumentation in LIC Furnace system.

Flush, drain and disconnect and reconnect all Spent Decon and Process Water piping going to the LIC Furn-202.

Remove LIC PCC Wind box and Replace at conclusion of all of the Inspection and Repair Activities.

Secure and downgrade LIC Furnace Chambers from CEA to CLA during the performance of work, and restore the LIC Chambers at the completion of work.

ANCDF shall provide all refractory brick, board, felt wool and mortar as stipulated in the specifications and as shown in the drawings for the recommended repairs to the LIC Furnaces and Duct work. These materials will be staged adjacent to the Munitions

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

Demilitarization Building, the Pollution Abatement Building or across the road on gravel between the Brine Reduction Area Building and the Laboratory.

ANCDF shall build and place “Saw Enclosures” adjacent to the furnace and duct openings. Each station will have its own electrical power supply. The enclosure adjacent to the LIC Secondary Exhaust manway will be large enough for 2 saw stations.

The enclosure adjacent to the last exhaust duct manway before the Quench Tower will accommodate a single saw station.

Final electrical, potable water and sanitary tie-ins will be made by ANCDF at the identified tie-in points.

Document the pre-repair alignment of the external ductwork expansion joints and make the necessary adjustments to accommodate the anticipated expansion as indicated on the manufacturer’s drawings and specifications.

Complete thermal imaging survey of the LIC Furnaces and exhaust ducts.

ANCDF shall provide process water for saw station use.

ANCDF shall dispose of the accumulated water contaminated during the operation of the saws (that has been placed in containers provided by ANCDF) in accordance with the site waste plan.

ANCDF shall remove, and re-position LIC-FURN-202 Top Plate on supports from furnace to wall separating LIC Primary and Secondary furnaces should the inspection warrant exercise of the repair option for the Secondary Combustion chamber refractory lining. ANCDF shall restore this system at the completion of work.

ANCDF shall remove, and re-position LIC-FURN-201 Top Plate using Eye-bolts embedded in the ceiling should the inspection warrant exercise of the repair option for the Primary Combustion chamber refractory lining. ANCDF shall restore this system at the completion of work.

Accumulated refractory debris and slag from removal, repairs and saw station operations will be taken from the ANCDF-provided roll-off containers and bins and disposed of in accordance with the waste plans for the various types of refractory.

ANCDF Safety shall provide Confined Space evaluations for “Permitted” and “Non- Permitted” Confined Space entries by any and all personnel.

Work/Assets and Materials Provided by Third Parties Refractory inspections will be conducted for compliance with the specifications and drawings, “as installed” available expansion verification, supplemental photographic documentation and to assess workmanship. Site and/or Third Party Inspection

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT

Personnel may be used. The findings will be added to the LIC Restart Plan Documentation. The inspections will be performed prior to the removal of the means of access (scaffold for vertical segment) or the closure of manhole penetrations for the balance of the LIC Furnace System.

Specifications applicable to the LIC Furnace and Ductwork Refractory TL4034-A22 Field Installation Instructions VDDR # 89, Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL TL4034-A116 Refractory Specifications VDDR # 41, Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

I. SUMMARY OF WORK

Westinghouse Anniston (WA) is soliciting proposals for the inspection and repair of the Liquid Incinerator (LIC) Refractory at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (ANCDF).

II. LOCATION OF WORK

The work is located at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (ANCDF) located off of the Morrisville Road, adjacent to the Calhoun County Transfer Station and Landfill.

III. COMMENCEMENT OF WORK

Prior to contract award and notice to proceed, the Contractor shall submit an acceptable Accident Prevention/Safety Program, including Job Hazard Analysis, before work may commence but no later than the award Kick-Off Meeting, as required by Article H-66-II, paragraphs 1-2, Section H, Safety.

The Contractor’s Safety Program must be approved by WA and implemented prior to contract award and commencement of any on-site work. The time specified for completion of the work shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The work shall be completed within the WA approved Contractor’s progress schedule.

The Contractor shall furnish sufficient forces and equipment, as may be necessary to insure the prosecution of the work in accordance with the approved schedule. In the event the Contractor falls behind in the scheduled work, the Contractor shall take steps as may be necessary to improve progress, including increasing the number of crews and/or the amount of equipment, subject to WA approval, all without additional cost to WA.

IV. PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall provide a detailed project schedule before work may commence but no later than the award Kick-Off Meeting. The schedule shall:

• consist of a Gantt type bar chart including Activity descriptions, duration, and constraints.

• identify all submittal requirements and the time frame for submission

• be subdivided to the lowest reasonable detail as dictated by the scope of work.

• be in sufficient detail to allow a thorough review by WA.

V. QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the Contract, including the referenced Specifications, Drawings, Codes and Standards included in the Scope of Work (SOW). The Contractor shall designate an on-site Point of Contact (POC) for the Project with the authority to assure the quality of the workmanship. This POC will have authority to stop work, and make decisions affecting the scope of work in the event quality related deficiencies are discovered.

The Contractor agrees to work under and adhere to the WA QA Program as defined below. WA QC will provide first line inspections for this scope of work. The following items shall be applicable to this scope of work:

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1. Purchasing

The Contractor’s purchasing documents shall define the applicable technical and quality assurance requirements for items and services to be purchased and/or subcontracted.

They shall include as a minimum:

• Requirements that WA technical and QA/QC requirements be imposed on lower tier subcontractors and suppliers.

• Right of access for provisions for access to facilities, personnel, documents, and records for WA representatives to conduct inspections, surveillances, or audits, and if necessary, provision for hold points requiring advance notification.

• If work is to be subcontracted, WA will be notified prior to approval of any subcontracted work. WA reserves the right to place Hold and/or Witness Points on Subcontractor activities.

2. Process Control

The Contractor shall submit their applicable procedures for the following processes to WA for approval prior to use: cleaning, welding, brazing, soldering, heat treating and Nondestructive Examination. For special processes not covered by existing codes and standards and identified in the SOW, procedures shall be prepared for compliance with the requirements of applicable codes and standards and shall be documented.

3. Welding Procedures And Qualifications

Welding procedures and personnel shall be qualified in accordance with the applicable AWS or ASME specifications as specified in the Contract. The Contractor shall submit copies of all welding procedures, Procedure Qualification Records, and Welder Qualification Records to be employed in the performance of this Contract. WA approval is required prior to the start of fabrication.

Data and changes thereto shall be submitted to WA Contracts as identified in the Contract.

4. Inspection

Quality Control Inspection will be performed by WA Quality Control personnel and will include as a minimum the attributes identified on the Test & Inspection Requirements List that is included in the SOW.

Mandatory inspection Hold Points may be required by WA QA which work shall not proceed without the consent of the WA QA/QC Manager or designee. Inspection Witness Points may be required by WA QA which work shall not proceed until the WA QA/QC Manager or designee receives a two hour advance notice. Specific Hold or Witness Points shall be indicated in the contract/purchase order as "Special Requirements." Consent to waive specified Hold or Witness Points shall be recorded prior to continuation of work beyond the designated Point.

The Contractor is responsible for providing/securing his own Nondestructive Examination services, as required.

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

5. Testing

The Contractor shall provide for the planning and execution of tests for verifying conformance of an item to specified requirements and to demonstrate that the items will perform satisfactorily in service.

All testing shall be performed in accordance with written test procedures approved by WA. Test procedures shall include provisions for assuring that all prerequisites for a given test have been met. All testing performed shall utilize current calibrated Measuring & Test Equipment (M&TE) provided by the Contractor.

Test requirements and acceptance criteria shall be based on recognized national standards and published technical data. Test results shall be documented and Test Records shall be maintained.

6. Measuring and Test Equipment (M&TE)

The Contractor shall provide for the control, calibration, and maintenance of M&TE.

Controls of M&TE shall include unique identification, controlled inventory and issue, indication of calibration status, recorded calibration with certified equipment at prescribed intervals or prior to use, and definition of the calibration process. Where required to ensure adequate accuracy, environmental conditions are specified for the calibration and use of M&TE.

7. Nonconforming Items or Activities

1. Items presented for inspection by WA QC that do not conform to prescribed technical or quality requirements will be documented on a Nonconformance Report (NCR).

The NCR will then be processed in accordance with the WA Nonconformance reporting system, Procedure QA-11.01, “Nonconformance Report”. Work that is identified as nonconforming shall not proceed until the NCR has been evaluated and dispositioned in accordance with QA-11.01.

2. WA and the Government have the right to reject defective supplies and/or services within a reasonable time after delivery by written notification to the Contractor. The Contractor shall in such event promptly replace, correct, or repair the rejected supplies or services at the Contractor’s expense.

8. Records

The Contractor shall ensure records that are necessary to demonstrate conformance to the contract, applicable laws, permits, and programmatic requirements are identified, retained, and turned over to WA at the completion of the work. Records shall be legible, identifiable, and retrievable. Records shall be protected against damage, deterioration, or loss.

VI. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

When the work is complete, including as-built drawings and other submittals required, the Contractor shall notify WA. The Contractor shall then participate in the final

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

inspection walk through with WA. The walk through shall include an inspection of site conditions as left by the Contractor with special attention to the following items:

• Cleanliness

• Safety

• Restored Services and Utilities

• Material dispositioning

• Completion of all of the physical scope of work

VIII. REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION TO PERFORM WORK AT ANCDF

(Contractors)

1. Contractor Licenses

Contractor and its Subcontractor(s), if any, must be licensed in to perform the work as detailed in Section C. Copies of currently valid licenses must be submitted to WA Contract Administration prior to bid award.

2. Additional Contractor Requirements

The following documentation must be provided and approved by WA prior to award of subcontracts:

a. Proof of Insurance, compliant with WA prescribed coverages, amounts and endorsements (See Section H, Article 6, for specific insurance requirements).

b. Copy of current Accident Prevention/Safety Plan, approved by WA. The Safety Plan must include Contractor’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the prior three (3) years, and an industrial hygiene exposure monitoring procedure. An acceptable Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) must be submitted by contractor prior to the beginning of any work on –site.

c. Copy of current QA/QC program, approved by WA, as applicable to a resulting subcontract.

3. Requirements for all Contractor Personnel Working on the ANCDF Site

a. Certificates of completion of specialized training which may be required, depending upon the scope of the project, including but not limited to: welding certification, scaffold erection, scaffold use, work in confined space, Lockout/Tagout procedures, ladder safety and fall protection, must be submitted prior to beginning work.

b. Submission and WA approval of OSHA Respiratory Medical Questionnaire.

Contractor personnel must also meet OSHA testing requirements for wearing of respiratory protection equipment.

c. Submission of Personal Data Forms and approval of personal background check conducted by ANAD, required for badging and access to the site, including the Chemical Limited Area (CLA).

d. Medical Baseline Cholinesterase (CHE) Test for all personnel working within the CLA. (This requirement will be determined by WA Safety on a case by case basis, depending upon the location and duration of the work performed.)

e. U.S. citizenship requirement (Foreign Nationals working on the WANCDF site require prior written approval from the ANAD Commanding Officer).

SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F-1 DELIVERIES

The work is located on the Anniston Army Depot located in Anniston, Alabama in Calhoun County located off of Morrisville Road, adjacent to the Calhoun County Transfer Station and Landfill.

F-2 KICK-OFF MEETING

An award Kick-Off Meeting shall be scheduled by WA to execute Subcontract documentation of award, receive submittals as designated throughout this RFP, introduce all concerned parties, and discuss any issues. The meeting is typically held within three weeks or less of notice of award.

F-3 PERFORMANCE

Contractor will begin work after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) has been issued and shall be complete within 37 days, including testing and final cleanup.

Claims for delay WA will not be liable for any claims submitted by subcontractor for delays attributable to any circumstances which occur after the period of performance stated in the subcontract. WA will however, consider subcontractor requests for extension of the subcontract period of performance due to allowable delays attributable to WA which occur prior to the end of the subcontract period of performance.

F-4 WEEKLY STATUS MEETING

Weekly status meetings may be held to discuss the project safety, quality assurance, performance schedule, material order summary security, and workmanship. WA Oversight will schedule the meetings as required.

F-5 DAILY PROGRESS REPORT

No later than 4:30 pm each day, the Contractor shall furnish to WA one copy of a detailed Daily Progress Report, covering all labor and supervision of the Contractor and each of its lower-tier contractors for the previous day. The Contractor’s daily Progress Report shall include as appropriate the following information:

a. A complete description of effort underway during the timeframe of the report, including identification of each item of work by the schedule.

b. Off-site Contractor activities.

c. Instructions received from WA.

d. All required tests taken, previous day’s quality inspections performed and results, and a list of the next days planned QC inspections.

e. Weather conditions.

f. All injuries, regardless of severity.

g. Unplanned work stoppages/delays.

h. Results of the daily site safety inspection including any safety hazards observed and corrective action taken.

i. Resource information to include size of work force, by Contractor, and by lower-tier contractors, by the trades involved and equipment used. The daily resource information must indicate both the daily and a running total of man-hours expended on the project, and a list of major items of equipment on-site.

j. In all cases, the Daily Progress Report shall be verified and signed by the person designated this responsibility by the Contractor.

k. The Reports should be consecutively numbered and dated.

Retainage may be enforced by WA until daily reports are submitted up to the current date.

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

I Subcontract Administrator

The WA Subcontract Administrator for a resulting Subcontract is:

Alan McDermott WA Subcontract Administrator Westinghouse Anniston 3580 Morrisville Road Anniston, AL 36201

Phone: (256) 238-0721, ext. 182 Facsimile: (256) 238-8281 E-mail: alan.mcdermott@wancdf.com

II Offerors Remittance Address

Each Offeror shall include the payment address with their proposal, if it is different from that shown for the proposal.

III. Invoicing

Invoices shall be submitted to: With a copy to:

Westinghouse Anniston Westinghouse Anniston Attn: Accounts Payable Attn: Alan McDermott P.O. Box 1740 P.O. Box 2000 Anniston, AL 36202 Anniston, AL 36202

Receipts and documentation for costs incurred for firm-fixed price subcontracts is not required.

The information shown below in paragraph VIII. is provided as a guideline for formulation of prices; and shall be applicable in the event modifications are issued to firm-fixed price subcontracts which include travel.

Invoices shall not be submitted to WA for Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA) for delays until a negotiated amount has been agreed upon by Subcontractor and WA. REA’s for delays submitted to WA must be accompanied by WA Subcontractor Technical Representative (STR) countersigned Daily Work Reports including a description of the circumstances of the delay and the number of delay hours identified by employee.

IV. Payment Terms

Unless otherwise requested prior to contract award and approved by the WA Contract Manager, payments shall be made Net 30 days after receipt of an acceptable invoice. Invoices shall be submitted only after the completion of sublet work and final acceptance by WA. All requests for changes to the payment terms shall be submitted in writing for approval to the WA Contract Administrator prior to award of subcontract.

V. Title

Except as may be specified elsewhere in this Subcontract, title to Material and Supplies shall pass to the Government at time of acceptance of the Work by WA.

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

VI. Certificates of Insurance and Daily Work Reports.

Subcontractor shall provide WA Contracts Dept. with acceptable certificate of insurance in accordance with requirements identified in Section H-6 of this document. Subcontractor shall not begin on-site work before WA receives and approves insurance certificate.

Subcontractor shall provide at each weekly project status meeting, revised project schedule.

Daily reports shall be submitted to WA by Subcontractor no later than close of business the following day of the report date. A lock-box for deposit of Daily Reports is available at the left side of the north entrance stairs at the PMOC building CD012 for use in the event the PMOC building is locked.

VII. Authorization to Proceed; Not-to-Exceed Amounts (NTE)

In the event that WA issues Authorizations to Proceed for Subcontracts, Task Orders, Modifications or Purchase Orders with a “not to exceed” (NTE) dollar amount, WA will not be obligated to pay, or be liable for charges exceeding the stated NTE dollar amount without prior notification by Subcontractor to the WA Subcontract Administrator, that the not to exceed amount is expected to be exceeded, and receipt of subsequent written approval by WA Contracts to incur costs above the initial NTE amount stated in the subcontract and in accordance with FAR 52.232-7 for Time and Materials and Labor Hour subcontracts.

Subcontractors are advised that they are to notify WA in writing upon incurring costs reaching 75% of the authorized Not-to-Exceed amount.

VIII. Allowable Travel Charges

All travel costs shall be charged in accordance with current allowable rates prescribed in the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR); specific details may be found at the website http://gsa.gov.

under the Section entitled Travel Resources.

Receipts and Documentation:

For time and materials and labor hour subcontracts, the information provided below identifies those allowable travel expenses and rates at which WA will reimburse subcontractors. Receipts for all travel related costs incurred (except for daily per-diem allowance) must be provided with invoices. WA will not be responsible for payment of any travel costs not supported by proper documentation. Profit/fee and other indirect rates shall not be applied to travel charges.

Per-Diem (Meals and Incidental Expenses [M&IE]):

The current FY2008 allowable M&IE rate for Anniston/Oxford, AL is $39.00 per day for each full day. Allowable M&IE per-diem for travel days is 75% of full day rate (.75 X 39.00 = $29.25)

Lodging:

Current allowable FY2008 lodging rates for Anniston/Oxford, AL are $70.00 per day, plus applicable taxes. Other allowable charges associated with lodging charges: Business Phone Calls.

Airfare:

Airfare may be charged at actual cost, (economy / coach class only), no upgrades, including all applicable fees and taxes. Fees related to cancellation or changes in ticketing shall be allowable at cost only in cases where the schedule change or cancellation was required to be made at the direction of WA.

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Airport Parking:

May be charged at actual cost, with accompanying receipt.

Rental Vehicle:

May be charged at actual cost; limited to mid-size (intermediate size) vehicle only; no upgrade charges are allowable (in certain circumstances subcontractors may be required to rent other type vehicles such as trucks or vans, which will be allowable, providing sufficient justification is provided). One rental vehicle shall be allowed per minimum of three subcontractor personnel per vehicle. Gasoline and fuel shall be charged at actual cost with accompanying receipt.

(WA will not pay for fuel purchase options paid to the rental vehicle company).

Personal (Personally Owned Vehicle [POV]) Mileage:

Current allowable FY2008 reimbursable rate for POV mileage is $0.585 per mile. (Please note:

1. POV mileage cannot exceed the cost of comparable round-trip airfare for the subject trip, and

2. Multiple round trip POV mileage to and from airport may not exceed the cost of one round trip mileage plus airport parking fees). Toll fees are allowable with accompanying receipt.

Laundry Services:

Laundry services while on travel are not covered in daily per-diem allowances. Reimbursement for costs for laundry services must be negotiated prior to award of time and materials or labor hour subcontracts and shall be billed separately, with supporting documentation.

Changes in Government M&IE per-diem, lodging and POV mileage rates:

Any changes issued by the Government to allowable per-diem, lodging and POV mileage rates shall be effective and applicable to WA issued subcontracts in accordance with the Government effective date.

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLES H-1 to H-74

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLES H-1 to H-74

ARTICLE INDEX

ARTICLE DESCRIPTION PAGE

H-1 DELETED 4

H-2 SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

H-3 RESERVED 4

H-4 KEY PERSONNEL 4

H-5 RESERVED 4

H-6 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 5

H-7 RESERVED 7

H-8 LOCATION OF WORK 7

H-9 CONFERENCES 7

H-10 WRITTEN RECORDS 8

H-11 – H-13 RESERVED 8

H-14 SUPERVISION BY SUBCONTRACTOR 8

H-15 TITLE 8

H-16 – H-19 DELETED 8

H-20 ACCESS TO SUBCONTRACTOR DATA 8

H-21 RESERVED 10

H-21A RESERVED 10

H-22 HOLIDAYS 10

H-23 – H-36 DELETED 10

H-37 TIME EXTENSIONS 10

H-38 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER 10

H-39 DELETED 10

H-40 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF SUBCONTRACTOR 10

H-41 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND

CULTURAL RESOURCES

H-42 SUBCONTRACTOR PAYMENT REQUEST 11

H-43 RESERVED 11

H-44 DELETED 11

H-46 SUBCONTRACTOR MAINTENANCE 11

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ARTICLE DESCRIPTION PAGE

H-47 RESERVED 12

H-48 WORK IN QUARANTINED AREA 12

H-49 – H-59 DELETED 12

H-60 ALTERNATIVE DISPUTES 12

H-61- H-65 DELETED 14

H-66 SPECIAL WORK, SECURITY, SAFETY AND

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

H-67 – H-69 DELETED 41

H-70 DISMISSALS 42

H-71 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (DOL) INVESTIGATIONS 42

H-72 RESERVED 42

H-73 MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF DATA OF THIRD PARTIES 42

H-74 DELETED 42

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE H-1 – DELETED

ARTICLE H-2 - SMALL BUSINESS AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTING PROGRAM REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Note: This clause is not applicable to Small Business Concerns as defined in Section K-8 (b), Ref: 52.2190-1.

This Subcontract contains a requirement for the Subcontractor to develop a subcontracting plan for Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns per FAR 52.219-9, Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan. This subcontract clause also requires the Subcontractor to submit a semiannual report on Standard Form 294, Subcontracting Report for Individual Contract, and a quarterly report on standard Form 295, Summary Subcontract Report, covering all lower-tier subcontracts let under prime contracts issued by the Department of Defense. With regard to lower-tier subcontracts let under this Subcontract, the following distribution shall be made:

(a) Standard Form 294 (to be submitted as of 31 March and 30 September and at

Subcontract completion):

Original and One copy: S. Cori Conder, WA Contract Manager Westinghouse Anniston P.O. Box 2000 Anniston, AL 36201

(b) Standard Form 295 (to be submitted quarterly):

Original and One copy: S. Cori Conder, WA Contract Manager Westinghouse Anniston P.O. Box 2000 Anniston, AL 36201

ARTICLE H-3 RESERVED

ARTICLE H-4 - KEY PERSONNEL

The Subcontractor shall designate by name and position title those key personnel, which are considered to be essential to the work to be performed under this Subcontract. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, the Subcontractor shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the program. The Subcontractor without the written consent of the Subcontract Administrator shall make no diversion. The personnel listing may be amended from time to time during the course of the Subcontract to either add or delete personnel, as appropriate upon written consent of the Contract Administrator.

ARTICLE H-5 – RESERVED

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ARTICLE H-6, INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the Subcontract clause entitled "Work on WA, Government or Other Premises," the Subcontractor shall provide evidence of insurance coverage prior to award. The Subcontractor shall maintain insurance in the following types and minimum amounts:

I. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

a. Coverage: Workers' compensation, and, where an exposure to the statutes exists,

1. Federal Employee Liability Act,

2. U.S. Longshoremen and Harbor Workers' Act,

3. Continental Shelf Act,

4. Jones Act, and

5. Employers' liability.

b. Policy Minimum Limits

1. State and federal acts: Statutory limits

2. Employers' Liability

a. $500,000 trauma, each accident.

b. $500,000 disease, each person.

c. $500,000 disease, policy limit.

II. GENERAL LIABILITY

a. Coverage: Comprehensive or Commercial General liability, including independent

Subcontractors, products and completed operations for 24 months after completion of the work, blanket or broad form contractual, personal injury, underground ("XCU") hazard exclusions deleted.

b. Policy Minimum Limits

1. $2,000,000 Combined single limit, general aggregate.

2. $1,000,000 Combined single limit, each occurrence, products and completed operations.

3. $1,000,000 per offense, personal injury.

4. $1,000,000 Combined single limit, each occurrence, bodily injury and property damages liability.

III. AUTOMOBILE

a. Coverage: Business automobile liability, including coverage for all owned, hired and non-owned vehicles.

b. Policy Minimum Limits: $1,000,000 Combined single limit, each occurrence, bodily injury and property damages liability.

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

IV. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

a. Coverage

1. Applicable only where exposure exists for Professional services involving design, site surveys, soil testing, and/or Construction Management, etc.

2. Coverage shall provide a minimum 24 month discovery period after completion of the work.

b. Policy Minimum Limits: $1,000,000 per occurrence.

Any request to waive or modify the above coverage must be sent directly to the WA Subcontract Administrator.

V. ENDORSEMENTS

a. All insurance certificates for Subcontractors physically present at a WA location shall include the following endorsements. Further, all insurance policies shall be issued by an acceptable insurance company and will include the following:

1. A thirty (30) day advance written notice in the event of cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of any policy. The following cancellation language in quotation marks must be deleted on the Certificate of Insurance that is provided to WA: “endeavor to” and “but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives.”

2. That WA and principal are named as additional insureds (except on workers' compensation and professional liability).

3. A waiver of subrogation in favor of WA and principal (except on professional liability).

4. Cross liability or severability of interest coverage (liability policies only).

5. The Subcontractor's insurance is primary and any insurance maintained by WA or principal is considered excess and non-contributory.

b. Any request to waive or modify the above provisions must be sent directly to the WA

Subcontract Administrator and must be approved prior to commencement of work.

VI. SUBCONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR RISK OF LOSS TO THE WORK

a. Each Subcontractor to be responsible for risk of loss to its work and all supplies, materials and equipment used in the performance of that work.

1. WA does not require each Subcontractor to insure this exposure.

2. If a Subcontractor…