Attachment 1 PWS - MRPO Barge and Excavator Bucke Repair FINAL.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

MRPO Barge #600 Spud Well Repair and ESCO Excavator Bucket Repairs

Part 1

General Information

General:

This is a non-personal services contract for repairs to Equipment Barge #600, including welding repairs to the damaged and leaking spud well box located within a confined space that contains lead-based paint. The contract also includes repairs for two (2) ESCO excavator buckets, including welding and installation of AR450 or AR500 wear plates, side cutters, weld-on corner protectors, and additional reinforcement on the sides and bottom to increase service life and protect the bucket from further deterioration. The Government shall not exercise supervision or control over contractor personnel performing these services. Contractor personnel shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who is responsible to the Government for contract performance.

1. Description of Services:

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, materials, supplies, tools, supervision, transportation, facilities, and all other items and non-personal services necessary to perform complete ASTM A36 - Carbon Structural Steel repairs to the Barge #600 spud well and to repair both ESCO buckets. The bucket repairs shall include welding and installation of AR450 or AR500 wear plates, side cutters, weld-on corner protectors, and additional reinforcement on the sides and bottom to increase service life and protect the buckets. All work shall be performed as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), except for those items designated as Government-furnished property or services. The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the standards and requirements of this contract.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals necessary to perform lead-based paint removal and disposal on the identified barge, in accordance with the Contract Documents. The work includes, but is not limited to:

Identification and removal of lead-based paint coatings from designated surfaces of the barge

Implementation of engineering controls, containment systems, and work practices to prevent the release of lead-contaminated dust, debris, or wastewater

Protection of workers, the public, and the environment during all phases of the work

Collection, characterization, handling, transportation, and lawful disposal of lead-contaminated waste materials

Final cleaning and verification that removal areas are free of visible lead contamination

All lead-based paint removal activities shall be performed in strict accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction), EM 385-1-1, and all applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with hazardous waste determination and disposal requirements under RCRA (40 CFR Parts 261–268) and shall coordinate disposal at an approved facility.

Work on the spud well will be performed within a designated Permit-Required Confined Space. All confined space entry activities shall comply with EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1910, and OSHA Directive CPL 2.100. Any potential confined space hazards require implementation of a full permit system. The Contractor shall develop and maintain on-site rescue and recovery procedures and shall coordinate with local emergency responders; however, the rescue plan must not rely on local emergency responders to perform confined space rescue.

1.1 Background:

The spud barge and the excavator buckets are used to perform maintenance services on parts of the Missouri River Recovery Program, Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project (BSNP), Fish and Wildlife Mitigation Projects.

1.2 Objectives:

The objective of this work is to complete repairs to Barge #600 damaged and leaking spud well box and two (2) ESCO buckets. This includes welding AR450 or AR500 wear plates, side cutters, and weld-on corner protectors to the sides and bottom of the buckets to extend its service life and provide enhanced protection.

1.3 Scope:

The Contractor shall perform ASTM A36 - Carbon Structural Steel welding repairs to the spud well box on Barge #600. The barge will be dry-docked inland at the location designated on the MRPO Location Map (see map below).

Access to the barge is available from land. The facility address is 9901 John J. Pershing Drive, Omaha, NE 68112.

The Contractor shall also repair two (2) ESCO buckets by installing AR450 or AR500 wear plates, side cutters, and welded corner protectors on the sides and bottom to increase the bucket’s service life and prevent further deterioration.

This requirement is a fixed-price, performance-based service contract. The Government will not supervise or control contractor personnel performing these services. Contractor personnel shall be accountable solely to the Contractor, who is responsible to the Government for contract performance.

1.4 Period of Performance:

Repair of the ESCO buckets shall be completed between March 16, 2026 and April 1, 2026. Repair of Barge #600 shall be completed between March 16, 2026 and May 1, 2026. All services shall be completed, accepted, tested, and ready for service no later than May 1, 2026.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control:

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance:

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. The Government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract.

The Contractor is responsible to replace/repair any damage to Government property due to negligence, at his or her own cost. The Government may take action, if the Contractor fails to replace/repair any damage to Government property. The Government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, replace/repair damaged government property and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government to replace/repair any damage.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays:

Contractor shall NOT perform services on the Federal holidays listed below:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day Juneteenth

1.5.4 Hours of Operation:

The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons.

1.5.5 Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at 9901 John J Pershing Drive, Omaha, NE 68112.

See the map in Attachment 1.

1.5.6 Type of Contract:

The government will award a services contract.

1.5.7 Payment:

The Government will make one (1) payment upon completion of all CLIN’s awarded in accordance with this PWS.

For an invoice to be considered proper the Contractor must provide, on the invoice, the contractor’s name as registered, address, contract number, CLIN number, and amount requested. The Contractor shall submit one (1) invoice upon completion of all services in accordance with the period of performance stated in this PWS.

Invoices shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representatives (COR), Mr. Tommy Aldmeyer, at Thomas.E.Aldmeyer@usace.army.mil

1.6 Submittals:

The Contractor shall submit the following documents to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review and approval in accordance with the timeline specified in Technical Exhibit 2, Deliverables Schedule. Work shall not commence until required submittals are reviewed and accepted.

a) Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan

b) Site Specific Work Plan

c) List of E-Verified Personnel assigned to the project

d) Permit-Required Confined Space (PRCS) Permits

e) ASTM A36 Carbon Structural Steel Specification Sheets

f) Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials and chemicals used

g) Proof of Insurance for Contractor and all Subcontractors

1.6.1.1 Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan (SSHASP)

Prepared in accordance with EM 385-1-1

PPE, respiratory protection, and exposure controls

Includes lead activity hazard analysis (AHA)

1.6.1.2 Site-Specific Work Plan.

The Contractor shall develop, submit, and implement a detailed comprehensive, site-specific Work Plan that includes but is not limited to the following plans, procedures, and documentation:

1.6.1.2.1 Hot Work Plan:

Fire prevention measures

Fire watch procedures

1.6.1.2.2 Project-Specific Lead Paint Compliance Work Plan:

Description of lead paint removal methods

Sequencing of work

Containment and engineered control measures

Decontamination procedures

Housekeeping and daily cleanup methods

Reporting processes

1.6.1.2.3 Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

1.6.1.2.4 Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for all work activities

1.6.1.2.5 Personnel Qualifications and Training Certifications, including:

Lead worker and supervisor certifications

Confined space entry training

Hot work training

1.6.1.2.6 Emergency Response Plan, including:

Confined-space rescue team and procedures

Medical emergency response protocols

1.6.1.2.7 Calibration Certificates for all air monitoring and detection equipment

1.6.1.2.8 Waste Management and Disposal Plan:

Hazardous waste characterization and approved disposal methods

1.6.1.2.9 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

The Contractor shall prepare the AHA in accordance with Paragraph 2-6 of the EM 385-1-1.

ENG Form 6206, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=K66no- 4Lv4%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543)

Note: Contractors and other individual employer’s typically use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or similar Risk Management assessment tools. The Government considers equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE’s AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA, commensurate with the type of services the Contractor is performing.

1.6.1.2.10 Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare an APP in accordance with Paragraph 2-7 of EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall only need to submit items in Part 11 that are pertinent to the contract. The Contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and supplemented herein. The Contractor shall sign and submit the APP to the COR for approval prior to the start of work onsite.

ENG Form 6293, Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Worksheet (mandatory) (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=LmW_eJDoLpI%3d&tabid=16438&p ortalid=76&mid=43543)

1.7 Standards and Regulations:

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the contract requirements and shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and codes. The Contractor is responsible for determining the applicability of all regulations to the work performed under this contract and for obtaining all permits and approvals necessary to legally complete the work.

Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to, the following:

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use on Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development Projects, EP 1165-2-316 (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2- 316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670)

Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, dated March 2024;

(https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf)

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, including but not limited to:

29 CFR 1910 – General Industry

29 CFR 1926 – Construction (as applicable)

29 CFR 1910/1915.1025 – Lead

29 CFR 1915 Subpart B – Confined Spaces

1.8 Security Requirements:

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.8.1.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training:

All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

1.8.1.2 Physical security and access control requirements:

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

1.8.1.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (iWATCH):

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

1.8.1.4 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program:

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.9 Special Qualifications:

All work shall be completed to within the original factory specifications by a qualified/ certified welder with appropriate experience and/or certifications for welding services, and repairs. All work shall be completed, and repairs shall look same as before the work was performed. The contractor shall become thoroughly familiar with the details of the work, verify all concerns in the field, and advise the Government POC and/or COR of any discrepancy before performing work.

1.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government.

The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AR Army Regulation

CCE Contracting Center of Excellence

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative

COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

ODC Other Direct Costs

PIPO Phase In/Phase Out

POC Point of Contact

PRS Performance Requirements Summary

PWS Performance Work Statement

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

TE Technical Exhibit

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services:

The Government will NOT provide any services to the contractor.

3.2 Facilities:

The Government will provide restroom facilities for the contractor personnel.

3.3 Utilities:

The Government will provide utilities currently available, such as electricity and city water. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish the work.

3.4 Equipment:

The Government will NOT provide any equipment to the contractor.

3.5 Materials:

The Government will NOT provide any materials to the contractor.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General:

The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform the work defined in this PWS.

4.2 Utilities:

The contractor shall furnish additional utilities not currently available on site. The Contractor shall furnish their own heat source while working in the barge during cold weather conditions. The contractor shall provide additional lightning as necessary to complete the work.

4.3 Materials:

The Contractor shall furnish all materials required to perform the work defined in this PWS.

4.4 Equipment:

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment required to perform the work defined in this PWS. The contractor shall furnish a heat source for the barge if required to perform the work defined in this PWS during cold weather conditions.

4.5 Equipment and Property Liability:

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to secure their equipment and personal property during working and non-working hours. The Government will not be held liable for damaged, lost, stolen, or vandalized equipment or property.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. Specific Tasks:

5.1 Basic Services.

The contractor shall provide services to perform welding repairs to the equipment barge #600 spud well box and the repair and additions of wear plates on two (2) ESCO excavator buckets as defined in this Performance Work Statement.

The contractor shall provide Product Manufacturer specification sheets to the US Army Corps of Engineers which detail the parts used and specifications of the steel A450 or A500 used to strengthen the bucket, and the ASTM A36 Carbon Structural Steel used to repair the spud well box.

The contractor shall become thoroughly familiar with the details of the work. Actual dimensions in the field may vary from the drawings. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions on the drawings, address differences or concerns in the field, and advise the Government POC and/or COR of any discrepancy before performing work. All work shall be completed in accordance with the contract documents by welders with appropriate experience and/or certifications for commercial welding and repair. The contractor shall provide all manpower, tools, welder and parts required to complete the repairs.

Work on the spud well will be performed within a designated Permit-Required Confined Space. All confined space entry activities shall comply with EM 385-1-1, 29 CFR 1926, 29 CFR 1910, and OSHA Directive CPL 2.100. Any potential confined space hazards require implementation of a full permit system. The Contractor shall develop and maintain on-site rescue and recovery procedures and shall coordinate with local emergency responders; however, the rescue plan must not rely on local emergency responders to perform confined space rescue.

Work includes the identification, removal, handling, and disposal of lead-based paint from designated surfaces of the identified barge. The Contractor shall implement required engineering controls, containment systems, and work practices to prevent the release of lead-contaminated dust, debris, or wastewater; protect workers, and the environment. The contractor shall perform final cleaning and ensure removal areas are free of visible lead contamination. All activities shall be conducted in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Regulations include but are not limited to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62, EM 385-1-1, and RCRA (40 CFR Parts 261– 268), including hazardous waste determination, transportation, and disposal at an approved facility. All work shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Government Point of Contact (POC) and/or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and any additional or recommended work beyond the scope must receive prior approval from the Contracting Officer.

5.2 CLIN 0001 (Base Bid):

Welding Repair of Barge #600 Spud Well (Confined Space). See Attachment 1 for the contract drawings. This work consists of performing welding repairs on the damaged and leaking spud well box of Equipment Barge #600, including all required confined-space entry procedures.

The work includes removing existing lead-based paint in the work area in full compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, local, state, and federal laws and regulations and preparing all steel surfaces for cutting and welding.

An access opening shall be cut into the interior bulkhead wall large enough to allow safe entry and sufficient welding access to the spud well box (see contract drawings). After all work is complete, the removed section shall be reinstalled and fully welded back into place to restore the bulkhead to its original watertight condition.

The damaged and leaking corners of the spud well box shall be accessed and repaired as described and shown in the attached contract drawings. Full-penetration welds shall be required to restore structural integrity and watertightness of the spud well box before welding in steel reinforcement.

Contractor shall weld ¾-inch thick × 6-inch wide angle iron reinforcement around the spud well box at the top and bottom on the spud well box as shown on the contract drawings (Attachment 1). Full-length ¾-inch thick × 6-inch wide angle iron reinforcement shall be installed on all four outside corners of the spud well box, extending from the bottom of the interior deck to the top of the interior deck. Centered ¾-inch × 6-inch flat stock reinforcement plates shall be welded at the middle on all four sides of the spud well box to tie the corner angles together, as shown on the contract drawings. All reinforcement shall be fully welded on all sides with no skip welding permitted.

All welding shall be performed using E7018 electrodes, with a proper root pass followed by a minimum of three additional passes on all welded joints. Welds shall meet structural, quality, and inspection standards for marine repairs by qualified welders.

All work occurs inside a designated confined space barge compartment, confined-space entry procedures including atmospheric monitoring, ventilation, and use of an attendant shall be followed at all times.

5.3 CLIN 0002 (Option 1):

ESCO Bucket Repairs. Reinforcement, weld repairs and wear plate installation on 2 existing ESCO Buckets. This work consists of fully reinforcing two (2) ESCO buckets and installing new wear materials to extend service life and protect both buckets from further deterioration.

The contractor shall install AR450 or AR500 wear plates on the sides where cutter bits are, and wear strips on the back, and bottom of the buckets. Installation shall include new side-cutter bits, weld on corner wear shoe protectors, and reinforcement along the side corners and bottom. Hard-facing material shall be applied to rebuild and properly fit the bucket teeth on the existing shanks, to expect the U-45 ESCO U-45 bucket teeth on both buckets. Also ensuring correct engagement and restoring original functionality.

All worn side bits, and material for new side-cutter bit material to be installed, and any other components that interfere with installation of the new wear plates shall be removed. The contractor shall then install all new replacement components and fully weld all wear plates and attachments in accordance with standard welding practices for heavy equipment repair.

The completed work shall result in a fully reinforced bucket with renewed wear surfaces, improved durability, and protection for the underlying structure.

5.4 Site Visit:

Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site on Friday, February 13, 2026, to inspect the barge, excavator buckets, working area, and any other subjects which the contractor deems necessary and the escorting government personnel deem acceptable. Participation in this site visit is encouraged for completeness of information but not required.

PART 6

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

6. Technical Exhibits

6.1 Technical Exhibit 1 – Work Location Map

Technical Exhibit 1: MRPO Location Map. Work Area is highlighted in red.

6.2 Technical Exhibit 2 – Submittal Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies

Format Submit To

Site-Specific Health and Safety Plan 14 business days before Work Begins

.PDF Format

Submit Digital Copy to COR

Site Specific Work Plan 14 business days

Permit Required Confined Space (PRCS) Permit

Initial permit form approval 14 business days before work begins.

Completed forms 24 hours after entry completed.

1 .PDF Format

ASTM A36 Carbon Structural Steel Specification Sheets

14 business days

Manufacturer product specification sheets for all parts used to repair ESCO buckets

14 business days

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all materials and chemicals used.

14 business days

List of E-Verified Personnel 14 business days

Proof of Insurance for Prime Contractor and Subcontractors

14 business days