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304.399.5228

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11:00 AM 15 May 2022

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INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ANDREA C SKEAN

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

0 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W81F8E13237851

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ANDREA SKEAN, 502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 9655BK 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

WILLOW ISLAND LOCKS AND DAM

32400 STATE ROUTE 7

NEWPORT OH 45768-5219

TEL: 740-374-8710 FAX: 740-373-6300

304-399-5281FAX:

TEL: 304-399-5228 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

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W9123722Q0051

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The Government intends to award one firm-fixed price commercial supply contract.

The award will be based on low-price that meets all requirement. Prospective offerors must complete the information below.

Estimated Delivery Time: __________________________________

Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS): ___________________________

TAX ID: ________________________

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective September 26, 2018 and in accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7, “an Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.”

Vendors are highly encouraged to check their registration status and plan accordingly prior to submitting an offer.

Please direct all questions to Andrea Skean at (304) 399-5228 or andrea.c.skean@usace.army.mil. THE

SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL

CASES.

QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO Andrea Skean at andrea.c.skean@usace.army.mil. Mailed offers will not be accepted.

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***FAR 52.204-24(d)(1) MUST BE FILLED IN AND RETURNED WITH QUOTE ***

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Rehabilitation of Willow Island Locks & Dam Culvert Valve Bulkheads

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

PROJECT LOCATION: Willow Locks and Dam 22400 State Route 7, Newport, OH 45768-5219 (740) 374-8710.

WORK SCHEDULE: Work shall be complete during normal working hours

(MON-FRI, 0730-1600). The Contractor will coordinate pick up and drop off schedule with the project staff. After Notice to Proceed is given, contractor shall have 365 calendar days to complete the requirements of this contract.

WORK AREA: Load and transport the bulkheads from landwall. Contractor responsible for loading/unloading and transportation to and from the Contractor’s facility.

GOVT.PROPERTY: All instances where Government materials supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged as a result of the contractor’s actions shall be immediately reported to the Lockmaster and/or the projects staff. Contractor is required to take necessary corrective action to replace and/or repair damages within 30 calendar days from when the incident occurred. If the contractor fails to take corrective actions as described herein, then the USACE reserves the right to take corrective action itself by using project staff, another contractor, or other means as deemed necessary at the contractor’s expense. See GFP Attachment.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this contract: Tyler Lester is the COR for this contract. Phone number is 304-563-0152 and email address is Tyler.W.Lester@usace.army.mil.

Inspections/Testing: Contractor shall notify COR Tyler Lester at 304-563-0152 at least seven (7) calendar days prior to any inspections and testing to coordinate inspections and/or testing dates.

PAYMENT: Contractor shall notify the COR when the job is complete, at which time final inspection shall take place and all submittals are approved.

Payment shall be initiated upon acceptance by the COR and approval of all submittals.

B. STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 GENERAL INFO. Contractor will provide all labor, material and equipment necessary for loading four (4) Culvert Valve Bulkheads, transporting them to offsite facility, inspecting them, rehabilitating them, and then transporting them back to Willow Locks and Dam. Each Culvert Valve Bulkhead weighs approximately 15,000 lbs. See attached drawings 30/1 and 30/2 for details of the bulkheads. See attached photos for reference.

C.2 DETAILED REQUIREMENTS.

Submit crane model information, boom extension required and desired positioning lot for review and approval prior to work.

Roller bracket wheels will need to be disassembled prior to being blasted. Wheels will not be rebuilt by the contractor for this contract. Contractor will inspect the wheels prior to disassembly and provide a report of their condition to the Government. If no further modifications are issued to repair/replace the rollers and or components, the Contractor will re-install the wheels and components after blasting. All hardware (nuts and bolts) shall be replaced with same types/materials as existing.

Seals will need to be removed and protected from the sandblasting and painting. Seals will be re-installed with new bolts after painting. Any damage to the paint will need to be touched up by the Contractor at no cost to the Government.

Rehabilitation of the Bulkheads is to include but not limited to:

a. Prepare all exposed surfaces, including weld areas, for visual inspection and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) by removing all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and any other foreign matter. Preparation shall be in accordance with AWS D1.5 Inspection Clause. Coordinate with COR when bulkhead is blasted for inspection by COR Tyler Lester.

b. After Government inspection, NDT of welds will need to be performed.

Contractors will coordinate, schedule, and provide payment for this service.

Contractor shall assume 100% of welds will be tested for quoting purposes.

(See below and sketches for Weld Inspection and Testing).

1. All inspectors, performing structural steel visual inspection in accordance with this contract, must be qualified and certified in conformance with AWS QC1. Provide an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with an AWS D1.5 Bridge Code Endorsement as the primary point of contact for quality control. Do not use non-certified inspectors and certified associate weld inspectors (CAWI) for inspection. All personnel who perform NDT must be qualified in accordance with: ANSI/ASNT CP-189 NDT Level II or III. Submit copies of certificates showing evidence of qualifications or certifications for welding inspectors and NDT personnel.

2. One hundred percent (100%) of all the completed welds connecting the horizontal and vertical members to the skin plate, the lifting lugs to the top horizontal member, and the hook brackets to the top horizontal member shall be visually inspected. All welds shall meet the Weld Acceptance Criteria of AWS D1.5, Inspection Clause. All unacceptable weld profiles and weld discontinuities shall be noted, located and recorded by photographs. These welds are cyclically loaded.

3. One hundred percent (100%) of the fillet welds specified in Item 2 above shall be nondestructively examined by magnetic particle testing in accordance with the provisions of ASTM E709 and AWS D1.5, Inspection Clause. Requirements of AWS D1.5 Inspection Clause do not apply; such that secondary members are subject to Magnetic Particles Testing (MT) sampling as required. MT by the production method is prohibited. All welds shall meet the Weld Acceptance Criteria of AWS D1.5, Inspection Clause. All weld discontinuities shall be noted, located, and recorded by photographs. These welds are cyclically loaded. All welds shall be assumed to carry tensile stresses for purposes of examination.

4. One hundred percent (100%) of skin plate splice welds shall be nondestructively examined by ultrasonic testing in accordance with the provisions of AWS D1.5. The ultrasonic equipment must be capable of making a permanent record of the test indications. Make a record of each weld tested. UT acceptance-rejection criteria shall be in accordance with UT Acceptance-Rejection Criteria – Tensile Stress as provided in AWS D1.5, Inspection Clause.

5. If any discontinuities are found to be unacceptable defects, the defects shall be corrected and the repairs subjected to one hundred percent (100%) visual and NDT by the method originally used, and the same technique and quality acceptance criteria shall be applied. All discontinuities which are found to be unacceptable defects shall be noted, located and recorded.

6. The inspector shall prepare an inspection report presenting the results of all inspections including sketches, pictures, and locations of all discontinuities and defects found.

7. Quantity of welds to be inspected:

a. Lifting Lugs – approximately 105 linear inches of 3/8” fillet welds.

b. Top Brackets for Hooks – approximately 108 linear inches of 1/4” fillet welds.

c. Vertical End Beam Web to Skin Plate – approximately 748 linear inches of 5/16” fillet welds.

d. Interior Vertical Members to Skin Plate – approximately 2,244 linear inches of ¼” fillet welds.

e. Horizontal Members to Skin Plate – approximately 1,638 linear inches of 5/16” fillet welds.

f. Skin Plate Splices – approximately 196 linear inches of complete joint penetration groove weld of 7/16” plate.

* Approximate quantities provided are for each culvert bulkhead. For quantities provided, “approximate” shall be defined as +/- 15%.

NDT and weld repair (if applicable) shall be complete prior to painting.

Should weld repairs be required per testing or by Government inspection, a detailed accounting to Necessary Repairs shall be submitted for approval.

Each welder assigned to placing new welds on the Bulkheads must be qualified in accordance with AWS D1.5. Before assigning any welder, welding operator, or tacker to work under this contract, submit the names and certification that each individual is qualified as specified. State the type of welding and positions for which the welder, welding operator, or tacker is qualified, the code and procedure under which the individual is qualified, and the date qualified on the certification. The company employing the welder must certify by signature that the welder has passed all code required testing and meets the requirements for certification. Submit copies of the Performance Qualification records for approval before welding is commenced. The welder and welding operators may have to repeat the qualifying tests when, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the work indicates a reasonable doubt as to proficiency. In such cases, the welder must be recertified, as above, after successfully passing the retest; otherwise, he/she must be disqualified until successfully passing a retest. The period of effectiveness for all welder and welding operator performance qualifications must be in accordance with D1.5.

All welders performing the work must keep the certification current for the duration of the contract. All expenses are borne by the Contractor in connection with qualification and requalification. Welders, welding operators, and tackers who make acceptable procedure qualification test welds will be considered qualified for the welding procedure used. Contractor shall assume 10% of welds will be identified for repair. All repaired welds will need to be Non-Destructively Tested. Following completion of repairs, a set of drawings shall be marked up for each structure which indicates all repairs made (Final Repairs Drawings).

Defective welds in the structural steel shall be repaired in accordance with AWS D1.5, Workmanship Clause. Submit welding repair plans for welds, which shall be approved prior to making repairs. Address weld repairs within the weld as well as weld repairs for base metal defects in the welding repair plan. Weld repairs to mill defects in the base metal, repair of cracks, or a revised design to compensate for deficiencies require approval from the Government. The Contractor may prepare procedures and specifications for the repair of anticipated routine problems and submit them for approval before fabrication begins. Remove defective weld metal to sound metal by use of air carbon-arc gouging or by mechanical methods. Oxygen gouging for purposes of weld repair is not permitted. Thoroughly clean metal surfaces before welding. Inadequate removal of welds that damages the base metal are subject to replacement of the base metal, or compensation for the deficiency in a manner approved by the COR. Retest repaired welds by the same methods used in the original inspection. Except for the repair of members cut to remove test coupons and found to have acceptable welds, costs of repairs and retesting are borne by the Contractor.

g. Before painting, the Bulkheads and already disassembled components shall be free of all visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scale, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion products, and other foreign matter, except for staining. Staining shall be limited to no more than 33 percent of each square inch of surface area and may consist of light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discolorations caused by stains of rust, stains of mill scale, or stains of previously applied paint.

Before blast cleaning, visible deposits of oil or grease shall be removed by any of the methods specified in SSPC-SP1 or other agreed upon methods. For complete instructions, refer to Joint Surface Preparation Standard SSPC-SP 5/NACE No. 1.

h. The system outlined is for a 5-E-Z paint coating system in accordance with UFGS 09 97 02. See painting schedule below.

PAINTING SCHEDULE

SYSTEM NO. 5-E-Z

Items or surfaces to be coated: All ferrous surfaces of the culvert bulkheads, including surfaces to be covered by rubber seals shall be painted except for stainless steel and aluminum bronze roller and hook components as designated by the COR.

SURFACE PREPARATION 1st COAT 2nd COAT 3rd COAT 4th COAT

SSPC SP 5/NACE No. 1 White metal blast cleaning

Vinyl zinc-rich VZZ- 108d (double spray coat)

Gray Vinyl V- 766e (double spray coat)

White Vinyl V- 766e (double spray coat)

Gray Vinyl V- 766e (double spray coat)

i. Paint shall be spray applied to an average dry film thickness of a minimum of 175 microns 7.0 mils for the completed system, and the thickness at any point shall not be less than 140 microns 5.5 mils. The dry film thickness of the zinc-rich primer shall be approximately 63 microns 2.5 mils. The specified film thickness shall be attained in any event, and any extra coats needed to attain the specified thickness shall be applied at no additional cost to the Government. Attaining the specified film thickness by applying fewer than the prescribed number of coats or spray passes will be acceptable provided heavier applications do not cause an increase in pinholes, bubbles, blisters, or voids in the dried film and also provided that not more than 50 microns 2.0 mils (dry film thickness) per double spray coat nor more than 25 microns 1.0 mil per single spray pass of non-zinc paint shall be applied at one time.

C.3 MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP STANDARDS. This paragraph covers workmanship standards and procedures applicable to the items of work specified herein.

a. Workmanship. Workmanship shall be of the highest grade and in accordance with the best modern practices to conform to the specifications for the item of work being furnished.

b. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with contract requirements and shall maintain records of all quality control operations covered by these specifications. The Contractor shall provide continuous inspection of all operations for quality control and record the results for submitting to the COR to show compliance with contract requirements.

C.4 BLAST CLEANING, NDT AND PAINTING. This paragraph covers surface preparation and painting standards applicable to the items of repair work specified in paragraph C-2.

a. Surface Preparation. Surface preparation of bare metal as well as tightly adhering coating will conform to manufacture’s recommendations unless specified differently in this document. Areas that require blast cleaning in preparation for application of the paint system, for example but not limited to damaged coating, corroded metal, and bare metal, shall be performed in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council Specification SSPC-SP-5, for “White Blast Cleaning”. Surfaces shall be dry at the time of blasting.

Within eight (8) hours after cleaning, but in any event prior to the deposition or formation of any detectable moisture or corrosion, all blast cleaned surfaces shall be cleaned of dust and abrasive particles by brushing, vacuum cleaning, and/or blow-down with clean, dry compressed air, and given the first coat of paint. Cleaning and painting shall be so programmed that dust or other contaminants from the cleaning process do not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces, and surfaces not intended to be painted shall be suitably protected from the effects of cleaning and painting operations. Prior to painting, abrasive particles, dust, water, and all other matter on the deck which might, in the opinion of the COR adversely affect the painting application, shall be removed to the satisfaction of the COR.

b. Paint Requirements. Paint shall be delivered in sealed containers with labels to indicate manufacturer, contents, and any special instructions. Paints and painting materials shall be stored under cover and protected from extreme temperatures. Paints shall not be used if they have exceeded the closed shelf life or pot life recommended by the manufacturer. Additionally, paints shall not be applied in weather or humidity conditions not recommended by the manufacturer.

c. Qualified Painting Contractor. The Contractor will need to be a certified SSPC QP 3 Painting Contractor.

d. Application of Coatings. Surface preparation and paint application shall be in strict compliance with the coating manufacturer’s recommendations. The Contractor shall take particular care to ensure that coating system requirements are met in all areas, especially those difficult to coat, such as flange undersides, edges, cutouts and welds. All requirements outlined in this specification are additional to the manufacturer’s recommendations and does not relieve the Contractor from meeting both the manufacturer’s recommendations along with the additional requirements outlined in this specification.

e. Coating System. The system is outlined in paragraph C-2 above.

f. Inspection. NDT results shall be submitted to the COR for review and approval by the Hydraulic Steel Structure Coordinator.

Surface preparation and paint application will be inspected by the COR for compliance with the provisions of this section. Blast-cleaned surfaces and each applied coat of paint will be examined for imperfections by the COR.

C.5 SUBMITTALS. The COR may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and the Designer of Record, if applicable, to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

All submittals shall be for Government approval and submitted to the COR. The following shall be submitted in accordance with this section:

a. APP Submittal

b. Paint Submittal

c. AHA Submittal

d. Crane Model/Crane Positioning / Truck Loading Information

e. Necessary Repairs

f. NDT Technician Certifications / Qualifications

g. NDT Report

h. Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) – As Required

i. Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) – As Required

j. Welder Qualifications – As Required

k. Qualified Painting Contractor – The Contractor will need to submit a copy of their current SSPC QP 3 Certification.

l. Painting quality control documents.

m. Final Repairs Drawings

Approved Submittals. The COR’s approval of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work.

After submittals have been approved by the COR, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

Disapproved Submittals. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause "Changes" shall be given promptly to the COR.

General. The Contractor shall make submittals as required by the specifications. The COR may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same as those used in the contract drawings. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor's and each item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the CQC System Manager indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified.

Submittals shall include items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Samples remaining upon completion of the work shall be picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations. Adequate time (minimum of thirty (30) days) will be allowed for review and approval, and possible re-submittal.

Shop drawings and submittals shall be submitted as specified above to:

US Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Tyler Lester, CELRH-OR-TM 502 8th Street Huntington, WV 25701

C.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE.

General. Establish Government Witness Point Inspections as required below. Quality Assurance (QA) will occur throughout the length of the contract. The Government QA representatives shall have access to the structure and any documentation pertaining to the fabrication of the structure at all times during the length of the contract. Additional shop visits and witness point inspections may occur at the sole discretion of the Government at any time during the length of the contract. Provide unpainted components for each QA NDT and Visual Inspection. At these stages of fabrication, give the Contracting Officer two working days to inspect each structure. The QA Inspection period shall not commence until after a minimum period of 72 hours after any welding. After the Contracting Officer and the Engineer of Record have inspected the structure, make any changes required to the structure(s) as directed by the Contracting Officer before proceeding with any additional work. Proceed with the fabrication until the next witness point is reached, unless it is waived in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Government witness point inspections shall be performed at intervals stated below.

Additional shop visits and witness point inspections may occur at the sole discretion of the Government. The Contractor shall notify the Government a minimum of 14 days in advance of reaching a witness point in the fabrication. At a minimum the following Witness Point Inspection intervals are:

Witness Point 1: Structures fully blasted and NDT completed. Recommendation of necessary repairs must be submitted prior to this witness point.

Witness Point 2: All repairs completed, prior to any painting operations.

Witness Point 3: Painting and all required assembly complete. Structures ready to ship.

C.7 SUGGESTED WORK SEQUENCE.

1. Pickup Bulkheads and components from Willow Island Locks Dam.

2. Disassemble the Roller wheel from the roller brackets.

3. Clean areas to be NDT and perform NDT of welds. Perform weld repair (if needed).

4. Blast clean entire surfaces to be painted.

5. Paint all surfaces in accordance with specifications.

6. Transfer the Bulkheads and components to Willow Island Locks and

Dam.

Contractor Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

A. General. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local safety requirements including those specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 29 CRF 1910 General Industry Standard, 1926 Construction Standard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 as currently revised. Where a conflict exists between safety standards/requirements the contractor shall comply with the more stringent requirement. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety requirements as specified herein, any project employee may stop all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage shall be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order.

B. Contractor Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan following the outline provided in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A as a minimum. The contractor shall address each element and sub-element in the outline in the order they appear in Appendix A. Any item from the outline that does not apply must be listed, in its assigned place and a brief explanation of the reason it is not required provided. The APP shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work. Contractors are encouraged to contact the USACE Safety & Occupational Health Office for questions or information regarding the development of contract Accident Prevention Plans. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM at (304)399- 5032/5326/6961.

The web address for EM 385-1-1 is:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/E M_385-1-1.pdf

(1) The contractor shall have on site an employee designated as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) who has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training or its equivalent as specified in EM 385-1-1, 01.A.17 and has at least five years safety management experience relative to the work to be performed. No work will be permitted unless the SSHO is present at the work site.

(2) Work crews of two or more must have two people holding current certification in First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or a licensed physician. Training must include a hands-on component that cannot be taken online and the contractor must maintain appropriate First Aid kit on site. Single individuals working alone must have current certification in First Aid as a minimum.

(3) All work that potentially exposes the worker to falls of six feet or more will require the contractor to submit a Site Specific Fall Protection & Prevention Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.

(4) Cranes and hoisting equipment shall be operated only by qualified personnel (operators licensing, physical and drug testing in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 16.B). Note: CDL Medical Clearance is not acceptable. Please see attached medical clearance requirements.

(5) Effective November 8, 2010 all “Signalpersons” and “Riggers” shall be qualified. This is a mandatory requirement in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.1400 Regulations. Riggers must be a qualified person for the performance of specified hoisting activities such as during assembly/disassembly, in accordance with OSHA 1926.1404(r)(1) and 1926.1425(c)(3).

(6) Work orders involving potential exposure to Hazardous, Toxic or

Radiological Waste shall require development of Site Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) by qualified personnel as specified in EM 385-1-1 Sections 6 and 33.

C. Risk Management Process. The Contractor shall utilize risk management tools such as Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Job Hazard Analyses (JSAs) or similar tools to identify, assess, prioritize risks and develop controls to minimize, monitor and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events to an acceptable level. Within each major phase, all activities, tasks or Definable Features of Work (DFOWs) shall be identified that will require an AHA/JSA. For each work activity, task or DFOW contractor shall prepare the initial AHA/JSA. A Risk Assessment Code (RAC) is assigned to each step, to the risk that remains after controls have been applied (residual risk) a final RAC (cannot be lower than the highest step RAC) shall be assigned. See EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.14.b. for further guidance or contact the SOHO for assistance. The AHA/JSA shall be reviewed and accepted by the proper authority in order to proceed with the activity. All on-site employees shall review the accepted AHA/JSA prior to performing work and during weekly and “Tool Box” safety meetings as appropriate.

(1) AHA/JSA shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk. AHA/JSA should indicate compliance with EM 385-1-1 personal protective equipment requirements (safety-toed work boots, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, etc.), work crews of two or more must have two people currently qualified in first aid and CPR and the appropriate first aid kit on site. Single individuals working alone must have current certification in First Aid only.

(2) The names of the Competent Person(s) and Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (e.g., excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, or other activities as specified by OSHA and this manual) shall be identified and included in the AHA, as well as proof of their competency/qualification.

D. Accident/Mishap Reporting. The Contractor shall report all recordable mishaps to the GDA within 24-hours in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D. Accidents shall be investigated to determine causal factors and corrective actions shall be implemented. Accidents resulting in: days away injuries, days away illnesses, restricted/transfer injuries, property damage of $5,000.00 or more shall be investigated and reported to the GDA using the USACE Accident Investigation Report Form ENG 3394 within 24 hours of the occurrence.

(1) Immediate notification to the GDA is required for all serious accidents:

a. Fatal Injury/illness;

b. Permanent totally disabling injury/illness;

c. Permanent partial disabling injury/illness;

d. One (1) or more persons hospitalized as inpatients as a result of a single occurrence;

e. $500,000 or greater accidental property damage;

f. Three (3) or more individuals become ill or have a medical condition suspected to be related to a site condition, or a hazardous or toxic agent on the site;

g. USACE aircraft destroyed or missing;

The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300 and comply with all accident reporting and recordkeeping requirements specified in 29 CFR 1904.39.

(2) In addition to the above, any mishap occurring in any of the following high hazard areas shall be reported immediately to the GDA, investigated and corrective actions implemented.

a. Electrical (includes Arc Flash, electrical shock, etc.);

b. Uncontrolled Release of Hazardous Energy (includes electrical and non-electrical);

c. Load Handling Equipment (LHE) or Rigging;

d. Fall-from-Height (any level or other than same surface);

e. Underwater Diving

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on any contract who require access in and/or around any Huntington District facilities, projects, owned or leased facility/space shall receive authorization to be on site at these areas based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on any contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Huntington District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL CONTRACTS 1-YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT OPTION YEARS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Huntington District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted unescorted access in or on District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) Security Information Sheet on each employee working on site must be submitted directly to the Huntington District Security Management Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with option periods. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2018, they shall be cleared again in May of 2019. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Huntington District USACE Security Management Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). FD 258, Contractor Fingerprint Card (one card for digital prints, two for ink prints) (NOTE: a trained/qualified individual must take prints, ORI block on the FD 258 must be USOPM000Z) (Contractor Fingerprint Cards (FD-258) may be obtained by Contracting Division by contacting the Huntington District Security Management Office).

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Huntington District Security Management Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Huntington District Security Management Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Huntington District Security Management Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must be cleared 30 to 45 days in advance of any site visit, tour or work on USACE owned/leased property. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees.

The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I- 688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Huntington District Security Management Office.

The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work. A scanned copy of a valid passport must be sent to the Security Management Office in order to formally request a visit to any Huntington District facilities, projects, owned or leased facility/spaces.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, Engineering or Army regulation or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Huntington District Security Management Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRH-SM

502 Eighth Street Huntington, WV 25701

Scott E. Grandon, phone (304) 399-5661; email scott.e.grandon@usace.army.mil Stephen R. Curry, phone (304) 399-5695; email stephen.r.curry@usace.army.mil Matthew D.

Green, phone (304) 399-5294; email matthew.d.green@usace.army.mil

AT Level I Training All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable.

Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by COR, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://apps.nsa.gov/iaarchive/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 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, with the designated COR. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS):https://www.dol.gov/vets/ Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

WIO BULKHEAD REPAIR

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, material and equipment necessary for loading four…