Attachment A - Specification for removal.pdf

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This is a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for the removal of one (1) 20-ton overhead electric traveling bridge crane with cab controls from Building 96 at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) in Kittery, Maine.

The contractor must provide all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to remove bridge crane (BC) number 400186, which has a 40,000-pound main hoist capacity, 10,000-pound auxiliary hoist capacity, 58-foot span, and 21'7" main/auxiliary hook lift. Work must be performed between September 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, with removal completed within a two-week window once on-site. The contractor must submit a detailed Crane Removal Plan at least fourteen days prior to mobilization, including critical lift plans meeting NAVFAC P-307 Section 11.1 requirements, estimated component weights and center of gravity locations, rigging procedures, and environmental condition limits. An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) prepared per Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 must address emergency response, hazard analysis, critical lifts, fall protection, fire protection, hazardous materials handling (including lead-based paint, asbestos, and brake fluid), and mobile crane safety requirements. The contractor must comply with OSHA standards, facility security protocols including 28-day badge processing and radiological indoctrination, environmental regulations, ground loading limitations of 3,000 pounds per square foot, and all fire, traffic, and security regulations at PNS. Work is limited to regular hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, with any outside-hours work requiring written approval from the Contracting Officer. A one-day historical preservation pause will occur after the crane is placed at ground level but prior to removal from PNS.

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REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 20-TON OVERHEAD ELECTRIC TRAVELING BRIDGE CRANE WITH CAB

CONTROLS FOR

PRODUCTION SHOP

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD

KITTERY, MAINE

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The following documents, of the issue in eƯect on date of request for proposal, form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In case of diƯerence between the following documents and this specification, this specification shall govern to the extent of such diƯerence. If standards other than those listed below are used, proof of equivalence shall be provided. NEMA, OSHA, ASME, AWS, AISC, and NFPA rules shall govern.

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

Z359 -Fall Protection Code

DEFENSE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (DFAR)

252.211-7003 -Item Identification and Valuation

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR)

FAR Part 2 -Definitions of Words and Terms

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND (NAVFAC)

P-307 -Management of Weight Handling Equipment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA)

29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart D -Walking-Working Surfaces

29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I -Personal Protective Equipment

29 CFR Part 1910.179 -Overhead and Gantry Cranes

NAVSEA OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (OSHE) CONTROL MANUAL FOR NAVAL

SHIPYARDS

Chapter 220 -Fall Protection Control Manual

1.2 SITE REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Government Representatives

Only the Contracting OƯicer may direct the Contractor to make any changes under this contract. The Contracting OƯicer may authorize other government representatives to monitor the progress of work at the site and to perform various administration functions under this contract. The Contracting OƯicer will identify in writing to the Contractor such representatives.

1.2.2 Operations AƯecting Existing Work

Operations aƯecting the existing facilities at the removal site shall be conducted with care not to damage facilities and components that are to remain in place. All existing facilities damaged by such operations shall be rectified promptly without additional cost to the Government. All alterations require government approval prior to work initiation.

1.2.3. Work Outside Regular Hours

If the Contractor decides that it will be necessary to conduct work outside regular hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays, at the government site identified by this specification, the Contractor shall submit a written request a minimum of three working days prior to the Contracting OƯicer. Such requests, if authorized, shall allow ample time to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government to authorize such work and for inspecting the work in progress. At night, the contractor shall light the work area in an approved manner. No additional costs shall be authorized for such work.

1.2.3.1 Regular Working Hours

Unless otherwise indicated, all work is to be performed during the Command’s regular work hours from 6:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday except for Federal holidays. Recognized Federal holidays include New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. When a holiday fall on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on the preceding Friday. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following Monday.

Thanksgiving holidays will include a work curtailment from the close of business on Wednesday prior to Thanksgiving through the following Sunday.

1.2.4 Security Requirements

The COR shall provide the Contractor with the up-to-date requirements of further security requirements upon award.

1.2.4.1 Badge Requirements

Identification Badges are required for access to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS). The Contractor shall forward personnel visit request information on company letterhead to the Contracting OƯicer to obtain identification badges for personnel and subcontractors who will be performing work within the confines of the facility. This request shall be signed by a company oƯicial such as Security OƯicer, VP or CEO. Allow a minimum of 28 days for background checks and processing. The badges will be obtained at the Pass and I.D. OƯice, Building 384. Form I-9 must be used to apply for an ID badge. This form is available at http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-9.pdf . Proof of citizenship is required for verification.

Identification badges shall be worn at all times while on the base and shall be in plain view in a conspicuous place above the waist. Wearers of identification badges shall maintain a picture I.D. on their person. All contractor personnel will be required to have a pre-job brief on security awareness. Materials delivered by other than the Contractor’s personnel who have identification badges, will require a bill-of-lading and pass/badging for the vehicle and its driver. The following personnel information shall be included in the visit request letter:

a) Name of employee

b) Social Security Number

c) Date of birth

d) Place of birth

e) Statement of Nationality, US citizen

Do not use other forms of Government ID that have not been issued by the local command. The only exception to this is if by the time the contractor requires access to the base the command has invoked the use of "DBIDS". Defense Biometric Identification System is an integrated identity management and force protection system developed and operated by the Department of Defense. The DBIDS Program Manager Contact information is: 202-433-4784 or 202-433-5252. The Command may require all contractors to utilize this system. If the command requires the use of DBIDS, the contractor must utilize this system to gain access to the base.

1.2.4.2 Vehicle Permits

All vehicles entering PNS are required to obtain a permit in accordance with facility regulations. The vehicle permits can be obtained from the Pass and I.D. OƯice. Vehicles may be required to have a company logo or identification visible on both sides. All contractor vehicles and equipment, when not in use, shall be locked or removed from the facility or otherwise disabled so that operation by unauthorized personnel will be prohibited. Registration, proof of insurance and driver’s licenses are required to obtain a station vehicle pass. All commercial vehicles entering PNS are required to enter via the Commercial Vehicle Entrance with associated inspection. All vehicles and personnel entering PNS are subject to searching.

1.2.4.3 Cameras

The Contracting OƯicer’s Representative (COR) shall provide the Contractor with the up-to-date requirements for cameras, including cell phone cameras, upon reward.

1.2.4.4 Security Requirements

All security requirements apply to all subcontractors and suppliers associated with this contract. In addition to special or extraordinary security requirements, comply with the following:

Do not disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operation of PNS’s security or interrupt the continuity of its operations.

Do not disclose any information to any person not entitled to receive it. Failure to safeguard any classified information that may come to the Contractor or any person under their control, may subject the Contractor, their agents or employees, to criminal liability under 18 U.S.C., Sections 793 and 798.

Direct to the Contracting OƯicer and/or Installation Security OƯicer for resolution to all inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned as a result of or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of oƯicial information.

Coordinate photography requirements with the contracting OƯicer. All areas on PNS are restricted or prohibited for photography.

1.2.4.5 Radiological Indoctrination

All Contractor personnel working at PNS are required to view a 15-minute video briefing on radiological postings and controls in use at PNS. The briefing will be given at the Pass and I.D. OƯice prior to the issue of security badges and vehicle passes. Any Contractor employee who disregards, alters, moves, or otherwise tampers with a radiological posting, or who disobeys a radiological instruction, may be removed from PNS and denied future access.

Use of equipment or instruments containing a radioactive source shall not be used at PNS.

1.2.4.5 Other Security Requirements

The Contractor will return any PNS issued badges and vehicle passes upon completion of mobilization.

Except for temporary oƯ-loading of materials, the 10-foot zone adjacent to the CIA fencing shall remain clear of vehicles, materials, and equipment. Contractor personnel are required to be at the area during the entire time of any oƯ-loading.

Portable computer equipment shall not be introduced into or removed from PNS. If computers are necessary, approval from the Security OƯicer must be obtained via the Contracting OƯicer.

1.2.5 PNS Activity Regulations

The Contractor, employees and subcontractors shall become familiar with and obey all facility regulations including fire, traƯic and security regulations. All personnel employed on the work site shall keep within the limits of the work (and avenues of ingress and egress) and shall not enter any restricted area unless required to do so and are cleared for such entry. The Contractor’s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification.

Driver use of hand-held cellular phone in a moving vehicle at PNS is prohibited. This prohibition does not include hands-free cellular phone devices. Hands-free devices include console/dash-mounted or otherwise secured cellular phones with integrated features such as voice-activation, speed dial, speakerphone, or other similar technology for sending and receiving calls.

Driver use of any portable, personal listening device worn inside the aural canal, around or covering the driver’s ear while operating a motor vehicle, is prohibited. Listening devices include wired or wireless earphones and headphones (including Bluetooth or similar technology), and do not include hearing aides or devices designed and required for hearing protection.

1.2.6 PNS Allowable Surface Loads (ground loading)

Loads transferred to soils and pavements shall be minimized to a maximum of 3,000 pounds per square foot, by placement of cribbing or steel pads under rubber-tired crane outriggers and trailer stanchions/sand shoes, or by placement of mats under treads of crawler cranes. Visually inspect areas adjacent to cribbing or plates and report any unusual bituminous pavement surface conditions, irregularities, or cracking to the Contracting OƯicer or their designee.

Outriggers of rubber-tired cranes shall be landed on two layers of timbers of appropriate thickness, oriented at right angles to each other, or landed on properly designed steel pads. Treads of crawler cranes shall run on appropriate mats. Use and design of cribbing, plates, and mats shall be in a manner consistent with general industry standards.

Position loads that will remain on trailers detached from tractors to attain a distribution of 65% to rear axles and 35% to front support stanchions/sand shoes. For example, assuming an 83,000 pound maximum gross weight, and a soil bearing pressure of 3,000 pounds per square foot, the required support under each sand shoe would be 2.5’ x 2.5’. Accordingly, two tiers of timber cribbing at right angles, each 2.5’ x 2.5’ x 4 inches, or a properly designed 2.5’ x 2.5’ steel pad would be utilized under each trailer stanchion/sand shoe.

1.2.7 Environmental Protection

The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental protection laws regulation sand standards. The Contractor shall coordinate all environmental protection and hazardous waste disposal matters with the Contracting OƯicer. The Activity Environmental Protection Coordinator or authorized oƯicials may inspect any of the facilities operated or maintained by the Contractor at any time and without prior notice. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations caused by the Contractor, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for all associated costs, including the amount of the fine. The contractor shall also clean up any oil or chemical spills that result from the Contractor’s operations at his own expense. The Contractor shall comply with the instructions of the cognizant department with respect to avoidance of conditions which create a nuisance or which may be hazardous to the health of military or civilian personnel.

1.2.8 Use of Yellow Materials

The use of yellow materials is strictly controlled at PNS. Contractors working at PNS shall not use yellow or orange-yellow colored materials for the following purposes: Protective clothing, hoods, sheeting, tarpaulins, polyethylene bottles or other containers, tapes, bags, banding, identification marks on tools, boundary markers, ribbons, vent ducts, temporary erosion control devices, survey ribbon, etc. The Contractor shall contact the Contracting OƯicer for a list of yellow items that have been approved for use at PNS. Contractor-generated yellow colored waste shall be disposed of by the Contractor oƯ-yard. PNS refuse containers shall not be used for disposal of yellow colored waste materials. Yellow colored items such as described above are of special significance within the shipyard and are subject to strict controls.

Yellow colored contract generated debris shall be bagged in non-translucent containers, and promptly removed from PNS.

1.2.9 Smoking

Smoking is prohibited inside all buildings or other facilities except in those areas specifically identified as smoking areas.

1.2.10 Building Information

Prior to performing "Hot Work" (e.g., welding, cutting, grinding) or operating other flame-producing/spark-producing devices, request a written permit from the Fire Chief. Contractors are required to meet all criteria before a permit is issued. It is mandatory to have a designated Fire Watch for any "Hot Work" done at this activity. The Fire Watch shall be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site as required after completion of the task or as specified on the hot work permit.

1.2.11 Facility Bridge Crane Information

The building has an electrical traveling cab controlled 25-ton bridge crane, designated 400158, on the rail system above the crane to be removed. This bridge crane is allowed to be utilized in the removal of the below crane outlined in this specification. If to be utilized, the Government requires the crane to be operated by a Government operator and will provide additional oversite and rigger in charge to communicate the needs of the contractor to the operator. The contractor is required to provide all rigging gear and rigging team for lifts utilizing this crane.

1.3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The intent of this specification is to remove one (1) double girder overhead electric traveling bridge crane with cab controls, bridge crane (BC) number 400186.

The crane will be removed from Building 96, a production shop facility at PNS in Kittery, Maine.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, engineering, design, materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, and transportation to perform all of the services in accordance with this specification.

The crane capacity, span, and hook travel of BC-400186 are as follows:

Main Hoist1 Capacity (lbs)

Aux Hoist Capacity 1

(lbs) Span 2

(ft-in) Main/Aux Hook Lift3

(ft-in) Girder Height 2,3

(ft-in) 40,000 10,000 58’0” 21’7” 23’0”

Note 1: The aux hoist hook has been removed from the crane, but the block and wire rope remain. Main hook may be removed from the crane at the time of the crane removal.

Note 2: Spans and heights are estimates. Final values shall be verified by the Contractor.

Note 3: Hook lift is measured from the finished floor. Girder height is measured from the finished floor, up to the bottom of the girder.

1.3.1 Crane Removal

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing 20-T bridge crane on the runway.

The Contractor is responsible for disposal of all waste generated during crane removal. The Contractor shall coordinate this eƯort with the Government.

The Contractor shall estimate the weights of crane components prior to removal.

The crane paint is lead based. If the metal material is to be recycled, the paint is expected to be disposed intact with the metal material. The Contractor shall provide a specific lead removal program in the Accident Prevention Plan should cutting, grinding, burning or disturbing of the coating be required by the planned work. Lead based paint coating dislodged during the crane’s disassembly shall be contained and collected for disposal per local regulations.

The bridge and trolley brakes may contain asbestos. The Contractor shall provide a specific hazardous material handling program in the Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations in the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials.

The brakes contain brake fluid which is a hazardous material. The Contractor shall provide a specific hazardous material handling program in the Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations in the handling, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials.

Other fluids from the crane gear boxes and brake controls are considered non-hazardous and shall not require special handling and disposal.

PNS Code 106 determinations will be provided to further expand on lead, asbestos, and break fluid, as required to assist in the hazardous material handling.

The crane is known to have areas which require fall protection. A fall protection plan will be required from the Contractor. The Contractor shall adhere to OSHA 1926 and OSHE 220.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting OƯicer all items listed hereinafter for the crane removal. The Contractor shall ensure that all submittals are entirely legible and suitable for reproduction. The content shall be in accordance with the requirements specified below. Compliance with the requirements of this specification will be determined by a review of the design and construction submittals by the Contracting OƯicer and by the PNS crane department.

1.4.1 Crane Removal Plan

The Contractor shall submit a plan detailing the logistics involved in crane removal, as applicable. The plan shall include, at a minimum, lifting configurations, lay-down areas, and transport through the activity. A detailed lifting and handling plan meeting the minimum requirements shown in NAVFAC P-307 Section 11.1 shall be submitted by the Contractor for review and acceptance by the Government. All mobile equipment (cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, etc.) and rigging gear shall comply with OSHA requirements and any local requirements. Lifts of all major components for crane removal are critical lifts and include any lifts performed by equipment such as forklifts and jacks. Critical lifts require plans as defined in NAVFAC P-307 Section 11.1 and shall be included in the crane removal plan. “Lifting” is not exclusive to crane lifts and can include use of any mechanized lifting device. Estimated locations of center of gravity and location of lifting points for each major component (girders, hoist/trolleys, cab, and end trucks) shall be provided with the crane removal plans, as applicable. The crane removal plan shall be submitted a minimum of fourteen (14) days prior to the desired entry date.

Note: On-site changes of the crane removal plan are not allowed without Government approval.

Critical lift plans shall:

Specify the size and weight of the load to be lifted, and all crane and rigging components which add to the weight

Specify the manufacturer’s maximum load limits for the entire range of the lift as listed in the load charts

Specify the lift geometry and procedures, including the crane (or other machine) position, the center of gravity of the load, height of the lift, the load radius, and the boom length and angle, for the entire range of the lift

For lifts of personnel, demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1431 Include a rigging plan, which shows the lift points and describes rigging procedures and gear requirements Describe the ground condition and outrigger or crawler track requirements, and the design of mats needed to achieve a level, stable foundation of suƯicient bearing capacity for the lift List of environmental conditions under which lift operations are to be stopped Specify coordination and communication requirements for the lift operation For tandem or tailing crane lifts, specify the make and model of the cranes, the line, boom, and swing speeds, and the requirements for an equalizer beam

For lifts in the vicinity of overhead power lines (i.e., if any part of the crane or other machine, including the fully extended boom of a telescoping crane or machine, or the load could approach the distances noted in figure 10-3 of NAVFAC P-307 during a proposed operation), the plan shall demonstrate compliance to 29 CFR 1926.550(a)(15)

See Attachment B and C of the Scope of Work package for further critical lift plan requirements and a sample of a Crane Removal Plan.

1.4.2 Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

The APP shall be submitted for review and comment by the Contracting OƯicer and the PNS crane department. The APP will require crane/mobile equipment operator and rigging personnel certifications.

Removal of the crane cannot proceed prior to the review and acceptance of the APP by the Contracting OƯicer.

The APP shall be prepared in accordance with the Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 “Safety and Health Requirements” as applicable. The APP shall be site-specific, and as a minimum contain the following analyses and plans:

Emergency Response Plan Activity Hazard Analysis Critical Lift Plan Hazard Communication Plan Hazardous Energy Control Plan Fall Protection and Prevention Plan Fire Protection and Prevention Plan Work Site Lighting Plan Drug and Alcohol Prevention Plan Site Sanitation Plan Mobile Cranes and Articulating Boom Cranes (if being used) Jacking Operations Plan (if applicable) Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan Material Containing Lead Removal Plan Accident reporting procedures

The APP shall provide identification and accountability of personnel responsible for accident prevention.

The APP shall be signed by the plan preparer, the plan approver, and must show concurrence of an oƯicer of the contract’s form, and the Contractor’s on-site safety representative.

The plan should address that all Mobile Elevated Work Platform equipment operators will be properly trained, qualified, or licensed (if applicable) for the equipment used. A copy of these licenses will be included in the APP for record purposes.

If a mobile crane is used, the APP shall indicate that in addition to the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, the mobile crane is equipped with:

An anti-two-block device or a two-block damage prevention feature for all points of two-blocking A boom angle indicator or radius indicator readable from the operator’s station

A boom hoist disconnect, shutoƯ, or hydraulic relief to automatically stop the boom hoist when the boom reaches a predetermined high angle

For telescoping booms:

o A boom length indicator readable from the operator’s station o An integrally mounted holding device (such as a load hold check valve) provided with the telescopic hydraulic cylinder(s) to prevent uncontrolled retraction of the boom in the event of a hydraulic system failure (e.g. supply hose) o An integrally mounted holding device (such as a load hold check valve) provided with boom support hydraulic cylinder(s) to prevent uncontrolled lowering of the boom in the event of a hydraulic system failure (e.g. supply hose)

The Contractor will not be allowed to commence work on site until the APP is determined to be acceptable by PNS Code 700 Accident Prevention Team and engineering department, and the Contracting OƯicer.

1.4.3 Radio Transmitter Restrictions

To preclude accidental actuation of sensitive electronic equipment, the Contractor shall conform to the restrictions and procedures for the use of radio transmitting equipment as delineated by PNS where work will take place. Under no circumstances shall transmitters be used without prior approval of the Government. The Contractor shall request a form DD 1494 Application for Equipment Frequency Allocation from the Contracting OƯicer to apply for radio transmission equipment use.

1.4.4 Solid Waste

Dumpster service is not expected to be available to the Contractor. Should it be available and utilized, the Contractor must comply with provisions of the section "Environmental Protection", paragraph 1.2.7 above.

The Contractor will be required to establish an account with the station comptroller including the initial deposit. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the available sizes and associated costs for dumpster service since rates and available sizes are subject to change. Requests for use of this service shall indicate the desired location, number and size of dumpsters and frequency of pick-up.

1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.5.1 Regulatory Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with the following requirements pertaining to crane safety and operations where cranes are used in the crane removal plan:

The crane operator will not leave the crane cab with a suspended load.

The crane hook must be positioned directly over the load. Side loading of the crane is prohibited.

A barricade must be positioned to prevent personnel from entering the tail swing area.

“Lift-oƯ” of tires when working on a rubber or “lift-oƯ” of outriggers when used will not be permitted.

Ground loading limitations must be adhered to at all times.

1.5.2 Existing Conditions

Prior to removal, the building shall be inspected by the Contractor, facility representative, and a PNS crane department representative to document the condition of all existing construction and record any existing damage. A “Pre/Post Building Inspection Checklist” shall be initiated at that time. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor, facility representative, and PNS crane department representative shall again inspect the building to determine the extent of any damage that may have occurred as a result of the work performed under this contract. Any damage to the building and/or is contents because of the crane removal shall be the responsibility of the Contractor under this contract.

1.6 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

Work to start after September 1, 2025 and end by March 31, 2026. Coordinate with the Contracting OƯicer for dates of performance in accordance with this attachment and the original Scope of Work. Once work begins on site, the crane is required to be removed within a two week window.

1.6.1 Work Schedule

The Contractor shall submit a work schedule as required by the contract to the Contracting OƯicer and the appropriate PNS personnel prior to commencing work, since circumstances at the site may dictate the need to modify the Contractor’s work schedule. The Contractor shall request permission to mobilize a minimum of thirty days prior to the desired mobilization date at the removal site. Approval from the Contracting OƯicer for the requested date is required prior to contractor mobilization.

1.6.2 Government Activities

The government will be conducting limited activities during the Contractor’s work, and the Contractor shall carry on work with the least possible interference to Government activities and other contractor work in the area. The Contractor shall schedule work as to cause the least amount of interference with PNS’s operations. Permission to interrupt any roads, railroads and/or utility services shall be requested in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption. The Contractor shall make reasonable eƯorts to provide secure boundaries and sign postings around the designated work site to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel and vehicles.

1.6.3 Historical Preservation

A one (1)-day pause will occur when the crane has been removed from the Insultrak and placed at ground level, prior to removing the crane from PNS. During this pause, the Government will remove the historical label plate and document the crane for historical preservation. The Contractor shall make reasonable eƯorts to notify the Government one (1) day prior to the date of the pause.

1.7 CONTRACTOR REQUESTED CHANGES

Only the Contracting OƯicer may direct the contractor to make any changes under this contract.

PART 2: EXECUTION

2.1 REMOVAL

See Attachment B of the Scope of Work, enclosure Figure P-2 for entry package checklist.

2.1.1 Contractor Representative

The Contractor shall provide an onsite representative during removal who shall coordinate all work during the entire period of crane removal. This representative shall have the technical expertise and authority to resolve problems in a timely manner and shall be an employee of the prime contractor whether the site is performed by the prime contractor or by subcontractor(s).

2.1.2 Crane Removal Plan

The Contractor shall remove the crane in accordance with the Crane Removal Plan (paragraph 1.4.1). The Contractor shall follow lockout/tagout procedures prior to commencing crane removal.

2.1.3 Crane Removal Requirements

Lifting of any major components (assembled crane, girder(s), end trucks, trolleys, etc) shall be considered critical, and lift plans shall comply with the requirements of paragraph 11.1 of NAVFAC P-307. When the Crane Removal Plan requires lifting or handling of major components, rigging by choking or sweeping using synthetic products, wire rope or chain is not allowed unless specific approval is obtained. Rigging gear shall only be attached to major components using designed attachment points where available. Tilting of lifted or suspended components during removal when it is necessary shall only be performed using chain-falls, ratchet hoists, or similar equipment, and only in a controlled manner following approved written documents. “Lifting” is not exclusive to crane lifts and can include use of any mechanized lifting device.

PNS Rigging Engineering Contracting Officer

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