Attachment-5 OA_FP GSU Transformer Supply specs.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

(For Supply Contract)

Solicitation Number W9128F25RA053

GSU Transformer Supply Oahe Dam, SD and Fort Peck, MT

April 2025

US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District

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GSU Transformer Supply - Fort Peck, MT and Oahe Dam, SD OA00106

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 01 00 CONTRACTOR'S SITE OPERATIONS FOR SUPPLY AND SERVICE

CONTRACTS

01 22 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 30 60 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 30 70 AS-BUILT RECORDS AND DRAWINGS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 35 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR

SERVICE/SUPPLY/RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONTRACTS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 19.00 26 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 08 02.00 26 TRANSFORMER COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 19 23.04 26 CLASS II GSU POWER TRANSFORMERS - FORT PECK DAM

48 19 23.05 26 CLASS II GSU POWER TRANSFORMERS - OAHE DAM

48 20 00.04 26 TRANSFORMER SHIPMENT, HAULING AND SITE ASSEMBLY - FORT

PECK DAM

48 20 00.05 26 TRANSFORMER SHIPMENT, HAULING AND SITE ASSEMBLY - OAHE DAM

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 01 00

CONTRACTOR'S SITE OPERATIONS FOR SUPPLY AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.3 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 WORK AREAS AND ACCESS

1.4.1 Road Restrictions

1.4.2 Access by Government Personnel

1.4.3 Contractor's Staging Area and Employee Access

1.5 SUBMITTALS

1.6 STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

1.7 PROJECT SECURITY

1.7.1 General

1.7.2 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1.8 SITE WORKING HOURS

1.8.1 Working Hours

1.8.1.1 Ft Peck Powerhouse

1.8.1.2 Oahe Dam Powerhouse

1.8.2 Contractor's Working Hours

1.9 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

1.10 SITE WORK SCHEDULE

1.11 VEHICLES

1.11.1 Use of Private Vehicles

1.11.1.1 Identification of Vehicles

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

1.13 COOPERATION WITH OTHERS

1.14 SANITATION FACILITIES

1.15 UTILITIES

1.15.1 General

1.15.2 Telephone

1.15.3 Area Lighting

1.16 CRANES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1.16.1 Contractor Crane Safety

1.16.2 Contractor Crane Testing

1.16.3 Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment

1.16.4 Movement of Equipment and Materials by the Contractor

1.16.5 Man-lifts for Reassembly

1.16.6 Use of Government Cranes

1.17 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT LIST

1.18 SCAFFOLDING

1.19 SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

1.20 CONTRACTOR'S AREA LIGHTING

1.21 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1.22 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

1.23 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1.24 DAILY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

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1.25 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

1.26 CARE OF DRAINS

1.27 NOISE CONTROL

1.28 FIRE CONTROL

1.29 CONTRACTOR'S FIELD SUPERVISOR AND PERSONNEL

1.29.1 Field Supervisor Experience

1.29.2 Responsibilities

1.29.3 Contractor's General Personnel

1.30 DAILY MEETINGS

1.31 WEEKLY MEETINGS

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SECTION 01 01 00

CONTRACTOR'S SITE OPERATIONS FOR SUPPLY AND SERVICE CONTRACTS

PART 1 GENERAL

This specification outlines the requirements for the GSU transformer Supply at both the Fort Peck and Oahe Dam power plants. Unless otherwise indicated, the criteria detailed herein are common and must be adhered to at each location.

1.1 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2024) Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements Manual

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE C57.104 (2019) Interpretation of Gases Generated in Mineral Oil-Immersed Transformers

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

29 CFR 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure

29 CFR 1926.52 Occupational Noise Exposure

29 CFR 1926.101 Hearing Protection

1.2 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence, and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, workers, public, and property of others. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

1.3 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the requirements outlined in FAR 52.246-17, the manufacturer’s warranty for the power transformers shall continue for a period of five (5) years from the date of final acceptance of the work. If

SECTION 01 01 00 Page 3 the Government takes possession of any part of this work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of five (5) years from the date the Government takes possession. The following transformer issues will also be considered warranty repair items:

a. Transformer gassing rates beyond the Condition 1 level as defined in Tables 2 and 3 of IEEE C57.104 , or concentrations exceeding the Condition 1 limits as defined in Table 1 of IEEE C57.104

b. Transformer oil leaks.

1.4 WORK AREAS AND ACCESS

The Contractor shall take steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and investigate the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the Government. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions that can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless the understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

Site conditions that should be investigated include, but are not limited to:

(1) Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

(2) The availability of labor, water, electrical power, and roads.

(3) Uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site.

(4) The conformation and conditions of the ground and equipment and facilities to be replaced and/or rehabilitated.

(5) The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

(6) Amount of work space, accessibility, lighting, etc.

1.4.1 Road Restrictions

No new access roads are required for this work. Any damage to existing roadways that are used for access purposes shall be repaired and the surface shall be restored to its "as found" condition. The Contractor shall comply with any special requirements of the State, County, Local authorities and Corps of Engineers for use of existing roadways. These special requirements include, but are not limited to, traffic regulations and load limits. The Contractor is responsible for investigating and understanding these restrictions. No time extensions or cost claims will be allowed due to road restrictions.

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1.4.2 Access by Government Personnel

Clear access shall be maintained for Government personnel and equipment through all work areas.

1.4.3 Contractor's Staging Area and Employee Access

The Contractor's staging area shall be restricted to the area designated by the Government. The contractor's job-site office may be in the staging area, as approved. The project areas off-limits to Contractor shall be all areas other than direct work areas. Power plant elevators shall not be used by Contractor personnel unless needed to transport small tools and materials. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the powerhouse. Signs may be erected outside the powerhouse containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor.

The content and location of the signs must be approved. All buildings and facilities constructed or brought on site by the Contractor shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition with strict observance of the rules of sanitation, safety and order as may be established by the Contracting Officer. Prior to final payment under the contract, all buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor for their own use shall be removed from the site by the Contractor.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for both the Ft Peck and Oahe Dam Projects:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

(FP) AT Level I Training Sign In Sheets;

(OA) AT Level I Training Sign In Sheets;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for AT Level I Training, see OPSEC paragraph, subparagraph 1

(FP) iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets ;

(OA) iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets ;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training, see OPSEC paragraph, subparagraph 6.

(FP) OPSEC Training Sign In Sheets ;

(OA) OPSEC Training Sign In Sheets ;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for OPSEC Training, see OPSEC paragraph, subparagraph 7.

(FP) Site Work Schedule ;

(OA) Site Work Schedule ;

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Site Work Schedule required as described in paragraph 1.6.5

(FP) Plant and Equipment List ;

(OA) Plant and Equipment List ;

A complete list of all plant and equipment, exclusive of shop equipment, to be used on the project shall be furnished.

(FP) Scaffolding G-AO ;

(OA) Scaffolding G-AO ;

Any scaffolding, platform, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed to be used shall be submitted for approval.

SD-06 Test Reports

(FP) Contractor's Agent(s) ;

(OA) Contractor's Agent(s) ;

A daily log shall be made of the accomplished work, and shall be submitted at the completion of the contract.

(FP) Site Supervisor(s) ;

(OA) Site Supervisor(s) ;

A daily log shall be made of the accomplished work, and shall be submitted at the completion of the contract.

(FP) Project Reporting ;

(OA) Project Reporting ;

Weekly reports shall be submitted by the Contractor giving project status and activities information.

(FP) Weekly Meetings ;

(OA) Weekly Meetings ;

Daily reports shall be completed and submitted to the Contracting Officer or Representative within 24 hours of work.

1.6 STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Outdoor storage of equipment and materials will be permitted only at designated storage areas in the vicinity of the powerplant which will be coordinated with the Government Representative during the pre-work conference. A minimum access space of three feet shall be maintained between stored items and the existing powerhouse equipment. Due to high winds at the site, everything in the outside storage area(s) shall be securely tied down.

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1.7 PROJECT SECURITY

1.7.1 General

A procedure shall be prepared and submitted for approval for the identification and control of employees entering or leaving the project during the hours of closure. The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract are the Contractors responsibility, until accepted, whether stored inside or outside the powerhouse.

1.7.2 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1. General security requirements and guidance:

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.

2. 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).

3. Physical security and access control requirements:

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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.

4. Not Used

5. Not Used

6. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something):

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.

This training shall be completed within 10 days prior to mobilization and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR. (submittal: iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets).

7. Not Used

8. Not Used

9. Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information:

All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

10. Not Used

11. Not Used

12. Not Used

13. Escorting in classified and/or sensitive areas:

In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

There is no classified information or operations associated with this

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14. 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.

15. Not Used

16. Not Used

1.8 SITE WORKING HOURS

1.8.1 Working Hours

1.8.1.1 Ft Peck Powerhouse

The scheduled working hours of the Project staff at the Fort Peck Powerhouse are Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays are non-work days.

1.8.1.2 Oahe Dam Powerhouse

The scheduled working hours of the Project staff at the Oahe Powerhouse are Mondays through Thursdays from 7:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Contractors are permitted to work Fridays without powerhouse personnel support pending approval of the COR. Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays are non-work days.

1.8.2 Contractor's Working Hours

The allowable Contractor's working hours shall be the same as that for the Government project personnel, unless otherwise specifically approved. The schedule of work hours, shifts, and days of the week shall be coordinated with the COR. Notification of any proposed changes of the schedule of regular work hours, overtime work hours, overtime work hours, and shifts of work crews and personnel at the side shall be coordinated with the COR.

1.9 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours excluding any federally recognized holidays or observance days. The Contractor shall plan all work accordingly. These hours will be strictly adhered to unless the Government determines work outside this time is beneficial to the Government or a bilateral modification for extended working hours is executed.

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

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New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If the wage determination has a discrepancy with the above list of observed Federal holidays, then the wage determination takes precedence.

1.10 SITE WORK SCHEDULE

A site work schedule shall be prepared and submitted. The schedule shall include major and minor work elements and stages of the work. These documents shall be updated and submitted to reflect the actual work elements and progress anticipated in the future.

1.11 VEHICLES

1.11.1 Use of Private Vehicles

Private vehicles of the Contractor and Contractor's employees shall use the employee parking lot. The Contractor shall follow all Contracting officer requirements regarding vehicle access to the project. Parking of private vehicles shall be restricted to the areas designated by the Contracting Officer. Additional parking will be designated upon request, but may be located up to ½ mile from the powerhouse. The Contractor shall maintain the designated parking areas.

1.11.1.1 Identification of Vehicles

All Contractor's vehicles shall display approved permanent identification of such size and color to allow Government personnel to identify the vehicle.

1.12 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

The Contractor is responsible for arranging telephone/Internet service for the Contractor's trailer through the local telephone company.

1.13 COOPERATION WITH OTHERS

The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate work with that of others as required for orderly completion of all work. In the event of disagreement between the Contractor and others, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final.

1.14 SANITATION FACILITIES

The Contractor will be responsible for providing bathroom facilities for their personnel. The Contractor will also be responsible for providing dumpsters for job-site trash. The location for placement of the portable bathroom facilities and dumpsters shall be coordinated with project personnel, and as approved by the COR.

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1.15 UTILITIES

1.15.1 General

All utilities provided by the Government shall be at no cost. Care shall be exercised in conserving all Government-furnished utilities. Extension cords shall be Contractor-furnished. Power plant electric power will be available for Contractor use. There is no water available at the switchyard. The Contractor shall not use Government compressed air systems. All temporary circuits and devices required for construction shall be provided, connected, and maintained and removed prior to final acceptance. Ground fault protection shall be provided for all circuits used and shall be Contractor-furnished.

1.15.2 Telephone

The project telephone system will not be available to the Contractor.

Cellular phones may be used. Cell phone reception may be poor at the work site area.

1.15.3 Area Lighting

The Contractor shall provide all lighting necessary to perform the work specified herein, and to provide a safe work environment.

1.16 CRANES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1.16.1 Contractor Crane Safety

Contractor's cranes and equipment furnished for this work shall conform with all applicable OSHA requirements and EM 385-1-1 . The Contractor shall submit a lifting diagram addressing such issues as lift, trim, maximum load, maximum wind speed, lifting radius and all other applicable information required by EM 385-1-1 and OSHA as part of the loading plan.

1.16.2 Contractor Crane Testing

All Contractor cranes shall be tested in accordance with EM 385-1-1 prior to use on the project and the tests shall be witnessed by the COR.

Forty-eight hours notice of the test, excluding weekends and federal holidays, shall be given by the Contractor.

1.16.3 Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment

A loading plan, which includes the planned method of transportation and operation of Contractor provided cranes and other heavy equipment to be used in the performance of this contract, shall be submitted for Government approval and coordinated with the COR. This shall include the type, size, loading, and placement of outriggers of all cranes or heavy equipment and the proposed transportation routes and work areas to be used on the project. Operation of heavy equipment adjacent to existing structures shall be avoided when possible.

1.16.4 Movement of Equipment and Materials by the Contractor

The Contractor shall provide all cranes, rigging, lifts, operators, and other necessary means to move equipment or material as required to pursue and complete the work whether owned by the Government or by the Contractor

SECTION 01 01 00 Page 11 unless otherwise specifically mentioned. This includes but is not limited to the unloading and loading of equipment and material.

1.16.5 Man-lifts for Reassembly

The Contractor shall provide any necessary man-lifts for accessing the transformers during execution of on-site work. Use of boom or scissor-type man-lifts for accessing the transformers shall be in accordance with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 . Equipment shall be in safe working order and all personnel shall wear appropriate fall safety personal protective equipment during their use. Operators of lifts shall be trained and have written lift operator certification submitted for approval.

1.16.6 Use of Government Cranes

No Government cranes will be available for Contractor use.

1.17 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT LIST

A complete list of all plant and equipment, exclusive of shop equipment, to be used on the project shall be furnished at the Contractor/Government Coordination Meeting. The lists shall include rented equipment as well as lease-purchase or sale-leaseback equipment, dates equipment is assigned to or removed from the project, dates deadlined for repairs and returned for use, and adequate identification or description of each item of equipment including manufacturer's name (abbreviated), model number, manufacturer's serial number, year of manufacture, and Contractor's assigned serial or record number.

1.18 SCAFFOLDING

Any scaffolding, platform, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed to be used shall be submitted for approval, including type, layout, and connections. Approved anti-slip surface material shall be installed on scaffolding platforms. Scaffolding shall comply in every respect with EM 385-1-1 .

1.19 SITE INVESTIGATIONS AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

The Contractor shall take steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, the general and local conditions shall be investigated which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to the following. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the Government. The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless the understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

a. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

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b. The availability of labor, water, electrical power, and roads.

c. Uncertainties of weather, river stages, or similar physical conditions at the site.

d. The conformation and conditions of the ground and equipment and facilities to be replaced and/or rehabilitated.

e. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

f. The amount of work space, accessibility, lighting, etc.

1.20 CONTRACTOR'S AREA LIGHTING

The Contractor shall provide all lighting necessary to perform work and to provide a safe work environment.

1.21 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Government tools and equipment at the project, i.e., lathes, drill presses, hand tools, etc., are not available for use.

1.22 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

The Government shall be informed immediately upon finding any damaged equipment or other abnormal conditions involving additional work. The failure or abnormality shall not be disturbed until witnessed by the COR.

Prior to proceeding further with work, the Contractor and the Government shall agree in writing as to the responsibility for the damage or abnormality.

1.23 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Existing facilities shall be protected whether or not shown on the drawings. Upon completion of the work, existing facilities, not included as a portion of the work, shall be left in a condition equal to the original condition prior to the contract. Costs for repair and restoration of any facilities shall be considered to be incidental to and included in the contract price.

1.24 DAILY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

All debris resulting from the work, such as waste metalwork, packing cases, scrap lumber, oil and grease, and other debris shall be collected, removed, and disposed of off site at least once per shift. Disposal shall be in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. The location of the Contractor's off-site disposal area and a plan for safe disposal of material shall be approved. The Government's trash cans, dumpsters, etc.

shall not be used. Liquid waste shall not be disposed of in powerhouse drains. All costs of removing debris shall be incidental to the work, and no separate payment will be made therefore. All temporary structures used by the Contractor in the course of the work shall leave the area looking "broom clean".

1.25 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

Title to all materials and equipment to be disposed of, except salvage items and hazardous waste, is vested in the Contractor upon receipt of

SECTION 01 01 00 Page 13 signed contract and such materials and equipment are designated scrap only as directed. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed. The Contractor may retain these items in usable form and take possession of them providing that there is no subsequent cost or inconvenience to the Government. The Government does not guarantee that these items are complete or in working order, and the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any damages caused by their use immediately upon taking possession of them. Scrap materials shall be removed from the Government's property within 14 days. Scrap shall not be sold on the site.

1.26 CARE OF DRAINS

Existing powerhouse drains shall not be used for disposal of any solid material or any liquids other than clear water. Drains obstructed by the Contractor shall be cleaned by the Contractor. All costs incurred in the cleaning and clearing of plugged drains, shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.27 NOISE CONTROL

Noise control and noise levels shall conform to requirements set forth in the appropriate regulations, including EM 385-1-1 , Section 05.C, 29 CFR 1910.95 , 29 CFR 1926.52 and 29 CFR 1926.101 . The most stringent requirement shall govern.

1.28 FIRE CONTROL

All fire fighting equipment, supplies, and personnel shall be supplied in accordance with EM 385-1-1 . Delays due to fire caused by the Contractor will not be acceptable as the basis of a claim for additional compensation.

1.29 CONTRACTOR'S FIELD SUPERVISOR AND PERSONNEL

1.29.1 Field Supervisor Experience

The field supervisor shall have been engaged in the field (site) movement, reassembly, oil-filling and testing of similar power transformers as specified herein. Qualifying experience shall have been performed at a minimum of five projects within the previous ten years. A verifying contact, name and phone number shall be provided for three such facilities. The field supervisor experience shall be submitted for approval, which shall include a listing of projects performed, scope of the work, and a contact name and phone number. The field supervisor and erecting engineer may be the same person, provided the qualifications for both are met.

1.29.2 Responsibilities

One full-time employee of the contractor shall be available at the worksite anytime other contractor or subcontractor personnel are working on the site, to supervise and direct the work specified herein. This field supervisor shall be fluent in the spoken and written English language. The supervisor shall be present at each power plant during all respective site work including transformer site movement, reassembly, oil-filling and testing, and shall be responsible for following OSHA safe clearance procedures and the Government's Safe Clearance procedures. The supervisor shall keep all as-built drawings current and provide copies upon completion of the work. The field supervisor shall be responsible

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a. Compliance with all safety, health and reporting requirements of these specifications, including power plant Safe Clearance procedures, accident prevention, environmental protection, activity hazard analysis, fall protection, and confined space entry.

b. Preparation of all required submittals and documentation.

c. Securing an inventory of all materials entering the transformer to ensure no unintended foreign objects remain in the tank.

1.29.3 Contractor's General Personnel

a. General . The Contractor shall prepare and revise whenever organizational changes occur, a project organization chart reflecting at least those positions described herein and defining their work relationships, etc. The Contractor shall maintain a complete organizational chart of all positions that will be working on the project. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary. The Contractor's organizational plan shall be maintained in the CQC Plan and submitted upon request by the COR.

b. Identification of Contractor's Employees . The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee at the power plant and for requiring each employee at the power plant to display such identification as approved and specified below. All Contractor personnel, prior to engaging in work on project premises, shall either be issued an identification card by the Contractors or agree to provide their driver's license as I.D. upon request. If the Contractor so decides to furnish I.D. cards to all employees, the card must include the following information:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee Birth date Weight Hair color Eye color Recent photo

All prescribed identifications shall be returned immediately to the Contractor upon release of any employee. The Contractor shall include a list of all Contractor employees in the Employee Identification and Control Procedure, which includes their titles and who will be working on the project. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur. When required by the Government, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed to work at the power plant.

c. Sign-in/Sign-out Sheet . The Contractor shall maintain a daily sign-in/sign-out sheet for all Contractor and subcontractor personnel accessing the Fort Randall Dam power plant during performance of this contract.

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1.30 DAILY MEETINGS

While on-site a daily meeting will be held between the contractor and the on-site government personnel. This meeting will be used to discuss progress from the day prior and work planned for the upcoming day.

1.31 WEEKLY MEETINGS

Once each week, while on site, a general meeting will be held between the Contractor and the Government. This meeting will be used to discuss progress in the last week and work planned in the upcoming week. A meeting time and place shall be mutually agreed upon.

In order to closely coordinate work under this contract, the Contractor shall prepare a written agenda/meeting minutes at the weekly coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer at which time the Contractor shall submit for coordination and approval, the proposed daily work schedule for the next two week period. The Contractor shall provide a copy of modifications (MODs), Serial Letters, Requests for Information (RFIs)and any other information that is needed in the minutes of the meeting.

Required temporary utility services, time and duration of interruptions, and protection of adjoining areas shall be included with the Contractor's proposed 2-week work schedule. At this meeting, the Contractor shall also submit the schedule of proposed dates and times of all preparatory inspections to be performed during the next 2 weeks. Coordination action by the Contracting Officer relative to these schedules will be accomplished during these weekly meetings. Daily reports shall be completed and given to the Contracting Officer or Representative within 24 hours of work.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 22 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2 MEASUREMENT

1.3 PAYMENT

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 22 00

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

COLE'S EDITIn each instance the contract price for an item will constitute full compensation as herein specified, as shown, or as otherwise approved. The contract price and payment will also constitute full compensation for all work incidental to completion of the item, unless such work is otherwise specifically mentioned for separate payment under another bid item. In the event any work is required by the specification sections or by the drawings and not specifically mentioned in the measurement and payment paragraphs, separate or direct payment will not be made and all costs thereof are incidental to and included in the contract prices and payments for all items listed in the bid schedule.

1.2 MEASUREMENT

Items measured as a Lump Sum (LS) will be measured for payment as a completed job, in place, in the locations indicated. This measurement includes all incidental work and materials that are necessary to make a complete job. Unless the payment paragraph makes a specific exception of an item, incidental items will not be measured under another item, even though there is another listing for the work or material.

1.3 PAYMENT

Payment for all work specified, shown, or incidental to complete the work will be made as follows. Items with an (OA) designation refers to Oahe Dam, and items with an (FP) designation refers to Fort Peck Dam.

a. Line Item No. 0001; (OA) Design, manufacture and factory test 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer . Payment will be full compensation for the operations, materials, and equipment required to manufacture and test the transformer and accessories at the manufacturing facility.

a1. Line Item No. 0001A; (OA) 60% Design approval of the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer. Payment will be a maximum of five percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0001 for the submission and subsequent government approval of the Outline and Assembly Drawings and Transformer Design Data Review Report in

SECTION 48 19 23.05 26.

a2. Line Item No. 0001B; (OA) Final Design approval of the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer. Payment will be a maximum of 10 (ten) percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0001 for the submission and subsequent government approval of the Detail Drawings, Descriptive Data, and Spare Parts List in

SECTION 48 19 23.05 26.

SECTION 01 22 00 Page 2 a3. Line Item No. 0001C; (OA) Tank Production for the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0001 for the completion of building and painting the main transformer tank as approved in the Detail Drawings in SECTION 48 19 23.05 26.

a4. Line Item No. 0001D; (OA) Winding Construction for the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No.

0001 for the completion of winding, drying, and pressing the transformer windings.

a5. Line Item No. 0001E; (OA) Core Construction for the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No.

0001 for the completion of slitting, stacking, banding, and clamping of the lower core assembly into a complete unit ready for installation of transformer windings.

a6. Line Item No. 0001F; (OA) Assembly of the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer in the factory. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No.

0001 for the complete factory assembly and oil-filling of the transformer and installation of all external components.

a7. Line Item No. 0001G; (OA) Testing of the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV Grd. Y high-voltage, 13.8 kV delta low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, three-phase GSU power transformer in the factory. Payment will be the remaining balance of the total value of Line Item No. 0001 for the completion of factory transformer testing.

b. Line Item No. 0002; (OA) Design, manufacture and factory test 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers . Payment will be full compensation for the operations, materials, and equipment required to manufacture and test the nine (9) transformers and accessories at the manufacturing facility.

b1. Line Item No. 0002A; (OA) 60% Design approval of the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers. Payment will be a maximum of five percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0002 for the submission and subsequent government approval of the Outline and Assembly Drawings and Transformer Design Data Review Report in

SECTION 48 19 23.05 26

b2. Line Item No. 0002B; (OA) Final Design approval of the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers. Payment will be a maximum of 10 (ten) percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0002 for the submission and subsequent government approval of the Detail Drawings, Descriptive Data, and Spare Parts List in SECTION 48 19 23.05 26.

b3. Line Item No. 0002C; (OA) Tank Production for the 68,667 kVA, SECTION 01 22 00 Page 3

230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0002 for the completion of building and painting the main transformer tanks as approved in the Detail Drawings in SECTION 48 19 23.05 26.

b4. Line Item No. 0002D; (OA) Winding Construction for the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0002 for the completion of winding, drying, and pressing the transformer windings.

b5. Line Item No. 0002E; (OA) Core Construction for the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No. 0002 for the completion of slitting, stacking, banding, and clamping of the lower core assembly into a complete unit ready for installation of transformer windings.

b6. Line Item No. 0002F; (OA) Assembly of the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers in the factory. Payment will be a maximum of 20 (twenty) percent of the total value of Line Item No.

0002 for the complete factory assembly and oil-filling of the transformer and installation of all external components.

b7. Line Item No. 0002G; (OA) Testing of the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV high-voltage, 13.8 kV low-voltage, cooling class OFAF, single-phase GSU power transformers in the factory. Payment will be the remaining balance of the total value of Line Item No. 0002 for the completion of factory transformer testing.

c. Line Item No. 0003; (OA) Deliver the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV three-phase power transformer and accessories from the manufacturing facility complete to the Oahe Dam power plant . Payment will be full compensation for the operations, materials, and equipment required to transport the transformer and accessories from the manufacturing facility to the Oahe Dam power plant.

d. Line Item No. 0004; (OA) Deliver the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV single-phase power transformers and accessories from the manufacturing facility complete to the Oahe Dam power plant . Payment will be full compensation for the operations, materials, and equipment required to transport the nine (9) transformers and accessories from the manufacturing facility to the Oahe Dam power plant.

e. Line Item No. 0005; (OA) Offload the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV three-phase power transformer and accessories at the Oahe Dam power plant temporary storage location, perform inspections, perform cleaning, provide temporary storage materials, perform transformer reassembly, furnish oil and perform oil-filling and processing, perform field tests, and provide the of services of an Erecting Engineer . Payment will be full compensation for the labor, materials and equipment required to offload the transformer and accessories at the Oahe Dam power plant temporary storage location, perform inspections, perform cleaning, provide temporary storage materials, perform transformer reassembly, furnish transformer oil and perform

SECTION 01 22 00 Page 4 oil-filling and processing, perform field tests, and provide the of services of an Erecting Engineer. Payment for provision of services of an Erecting Engineer will include the following:

Payment will cover the total number of working days during the period of time that the Erecting Engineer is in the service to the Government and is at the project site and working. Payment will include the time required to travel by the most direct commercial airline from the Erecting Engineer's home station or duty station to the job site. Return travel time will only be allowed from time of first available transportation after release by the Government for return to home station or duty station.

Payment will cover the daily cost of a rental car to transport the Erection Engineer from the local motel to the Oahe Dam power plant work site, and per-diem costs for meals and lodging.

f. Line Item No. 0006; (OA) Offload the 68,667 kVA, 230/132.79 kV single-phase power transformers and accessories at the Oahe Dam power plant temporary storage location, perform inspections, perform cleaning, provide temporary storage materials, perform transformer reassembly, furnish oil and perform oil-filling and processing, perform field tests, and provide the of services of an Erecting Engineer . Payment will be full compensation for the labor, materials and equipment required to offload the nine (9) transformers and accessories at the Oahe Dam power plant temporary storage location, perform inspections, perform cleaning, provide temporary storage materials, perform transformer reassembly, furnish transformer oil and perform oil-filling and processing, perform field tests, and provide the of services of an Erecting Engineer. Payment for provision of services of an Erecting Engineer will include the following:

Payment will cover the total number of working days during the period of time that the Erecting Engineer is in the service to the Government and is at the project site and working. Payment will include the time required to travel by the most direct commercial airline from the Erecting Engineer's home station or duty station to the job site. Return travel time will only be allowed from time of first available transportation after release by the Government for return to home station or duty station.

Payment will cover the daily cost of a rental car to transport the Erection Engineer from the local motel to the Oahe Dam power plant work site, and per-diem costs for meals and lodging.

g. Line Item No. 0007; (OA) Move the 103,000 kVA, 115 kV three-phase power transformer from the temporary storage location to the permanent operating location, perform testing, perform inspections, perform cleaning,…