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W25G1V20Q0245 03-Sep-2020 5a. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

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ACC-APG, TOBYHANNA DIVISION

11 HAP ARNOLD BLVD

TOBYHANNA PA 18466-5100

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PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

570 615 7066KIMBERLY M JURKIEWICZ

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Section Supplies or Services and Price

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot

TREE CLEARING

FFP

CLEAR ALL TREES WITHIN AN ACRE AREA TO BE SPECIFIED TO

INCLUDE THE REMOVAL OF THE TREE TRUNKS AND ROOTS UP TO 24"

BELOW GRADE BEHIND TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT BUILDING 41.

THIS WORK IS IN PREPARATION FOR A NEW NEXION RADAR MISSION

WORKLOAD DIRECTLY ALIGNED WITH WHERE BLDG. 21 WAS

LOCATED WHERE HORSESHOE DRIVEWAY CURRENTLY EXISTS. TREE

REMOVAL IS NECESSARY AS TO NOT INTERFERE WITH RADAR

SIGNALS IN THE AREA. REFER TO ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WORK DETAILS.

POC/COR: CHUCK BROWN, PHONE: 570-615-7621;

EMAIL: CHARLES.L.BROWN435.CIV@MAIL.MIL

THE AWARD WILL BE BASED ON THE LOWEST TOTAL PRICE.

NOTE: ANY OFFEROR NOT MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS AS PER THE

ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR

AWARD.

SITE VISIT WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020.

MEET AT TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT BUILDING 20 at 10:00 AM EST.

THE SITE VISIT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED AS VENDOR WILL BE

RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWLEDGE OF SITE TO BE CLEARED.

VENDOR QUESTIONS CAN BE ACCEPTED UNTIL CLOSE OF BUSINESS

FRIDAY, 9/18/2020. QUESTIONS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS

TIME.

THE MAGNITUDE OF THIS REQUIREMENT IS ESTIMATED BETWEEN

$25K- $100K.

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INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

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Section C - Description and Specificiations

STATEMENT OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

TREE CLEARING

TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT

SEPTEMBER 2020

GENERAL

1. SUMMARY:

1.1. Overview:

This purchase order will consist of providing tree removal services for an undisclosed location (Available upon site tour) at Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The services necessary to complete this order includes providing all licenses, permits, labor, materials, equipment, supervision and management to complete the project. All and any exceptions shall be submitted in writing.

Contract shall consist of clearing trees, brush and dense vegetation from approximately 0.90 of an acre at Tobyhanna Army Depot. Services shall include stump excavation, debris removal and disposal of all associated arborist activities. Work must be in accordance with specifications and information provided within this Scope of Work (SOW).

2. PROJECT DETAILS:

2.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS:

Approximately 0.90 acres of 24” diameter trees. (Approx. maximum measurements) Brush and dense vegetation Rocky grade conditions

2.2 TREE CLEARING

Clearing shall include the cutting, removing and hauling of approximately 0.90 acres of trees in the area designated during the site visit. Every reasonable effort shall be made to preserve and protect all trees, landscaping, structures, fences, natural barriers, utilities or TYAD assets in the surrounding areas that are not in conflict with the completion of work under this contract. Such features that are damaged by the contractors activities shall be replaced, patched, mended or otherwise repaired in a manner meeting the approval of the COR and at no additional cost to the government. Contractor shall be experienced in the removal of trees, vines, shrubs and other plant material in accordance with standards set forth by the arboriculture industry as specified in ANSI Z133 and ANSI A300 standards for tree care operations.

2.2.1 The Contractor shall refrain from the practice of felling entire trees. All trees shall be

"limbed” out prior to the final cutting of the trunk. Sidewalks, curbs, streets, fencing, manhole covers, meter pits, etc. shall always be protected from the impact of falling wood.

2.2.2 The contractor shall not conduct any clearing operations outside the limits of the specified area, unless approved by the COR.

2.3 STUMP REMOVAL

Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of all stumps and roots of trees fallen within the work area, either pre-existing or having been left by the Contractor's clearing operations.

2.3.1 Stumps shall be COMPLETELY REMOVED to a minimum depth of 24" below finished grade.

2.3.2 All depressions created below the original ground surface by removal of the stumps and roots shall be backfilled with clean topsoil, properly compacted and seeded to match the existing grade surrounding the stump location.

2.3.2.1 Contractor shall be responsible to grade all existing “Mounds” within the area of operations. Grade shall match the existing surrounding areas and maintain existing slopes. This shall include all pre-existing or contract operations within this SOW.

2.3.3 Contractor shall be responsible to provide/submit erosion and sedimentation plans within two week upon award of this contract.

2.3.3.1 Plans shall be reviewed and approved by Tobyhanna’s Environmental Branch before any soil-disturbing activities commence.

2.3.3.2 See Appendix E for additional Information.

2.4 UTILITIES

2.4.1 Tree trimming and removal operations may be conducted in areas where overhead electric, telephone, and cable television facilities exist. The Contractor shall protect all utilities from damage, shall immediately contact the appropriate utility if damage should occur, and shall be responsible for all claims for damage due to their operations. The Contractor shall make arrangements with the utility for removal of all necessary limbs and branches which may conflict with or create a personal injury hazard in conducting the operations of this contract.

2.4.2 Tree trimming and removal operations may be conducted in areas where underground fiber optics, electric, telephone, cable television and monitoring wells exist. The Contractor shall protect all utilities including the existing monitoring well from damage, shall immediately contact the appropriate utility if damage should occur, and shall be responsible for all claims for damage due to their operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for contacting the appropriate utility for location of any underground utilities which are in the work area and which could be damaged by Contractor's operation.

2.5 CLEAN-UP

2.5.1 All debris from tree and stump removal operations shall be cleaned up each day before the work crew leaves the site, unless permission is given by the COR to do otherwise. All lawn areas shall be raked, all streets and sidewalks shall be swept, and all brush, branches and logs shall be removed from the site. Areas are to be left in a condition equal to that which existed prior to the commencement of operations.

2.6 DISPOSAL

2.6.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to remove and dispose in a proper and acceptable manner all logs, brush, branches, foliage, stumps and debris resulting from the clearing operations. All existing trash and debris shall be part of this contract.

2.6.2 Contractor must obtain written consent from COR to leave any materials. Any discrepancy between the Contractor and TYAD will automatically require the Contractor to remove material within five (5) days of complaint.

3 MISCELLANEOUS

3.2 The Contractor shall, at his/her expense, procure all necessary licenses and permits needed to conduct the work required under the terms of this contract.

3.3 Any practice determined by the COR or SAFETY OFFICER to be obviously hazardous shall be immediately discontinued by the Contractor upon receipt of either written and/or verbal notice from the City to discontinue such practice.

3.3.1 The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work is done in a safe and responsible manner so as not to unnecessarily endanger life or property.

3.4 All equipment to be used and all work to be performed shall be in full compliance with the most current revision of American National Standards Institute (ANSI), standard Z133. These standards are made part of the Agreement by this reference.

3.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all work is performed in good standing with the

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and in compliance with ANSI A300 standards for tree care operations.

3.6 Work shall not commence until all erosion and sedimentation controls listed in Appendix E have been approved by the Environmental Branch in writing and all trees that are to be removed are established.

Contractor must attended a field inspection with the COR prior to the start of any work.

4 PRODUCTS, MATERIALS AND EXECUTION

4.1 All work shall be in accordance with ANSI Z133 and ANSI A300 Code standards for tree care operations, and as required by the equipment, product, and material manufacturer. If there are any concerns about the code then the authority having jurisdiction will define the code. The Department of Public Works will be the authority having jurisdiction. The specification format shall follow the Uniform Facilities Guide Specifications that are part of the Construction Criteria Base published by the National Institute of Building Sciences. Execution shall be coordinated to ensure there is no disruption to current test work in progress.

IN ADDITION, ALL DESIGNS AND INSTALLATIONS SHALL COMPLY WITH TOBYHANNA ARMY

DEPOT DESIGN/INSTALLATION GUIDELINES WHICH ARE SPECIFIC TO THE DEPOT.

IN CONFLICTS BETWEEN SPECIFICATIONS (CODES) AND TYAD DESIGN/INSTALLATION

GUIDELINES, TYAD GUIDELINES SHALL BE IMMIDIATELY REPORTED TO THE COR.

5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

5.1 The services are to be performed by tree workers, who through related training and on the job experience are familiar with the techniques and hazards of this work including trimming, maintenance, repairing, removal and equipment in such operations.

5.2 Rejection of Work: Indication of lack of quality workmanship or safety practices on the part of the contractor shall be sufficient grounds for the Government to reject work at no additional cost to the Government.

6 SUBMITTALS

6.1 Submit to the On Site Representative one electronic copy of all submittals as noted below. Allow two weeks for Government review. The Contractor shall certify on all submittals that the material being proposed conforms to contract requirements. In the event of any variance, the Contractor shall state specifically which portions vary, and request approval of a substitute. Incomplete submittals and submittals with inadequate data will be rejected.

A. Job Specific Safety Plan B. Material Submissions C. Removal Schedule D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (as indicated in section 2.2.3.)

E. MSDS Data Sheets (If any)

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor personnel working on the Tobyhanna Army Depot must be fully identified. Contractors register with TYAD Security in Building 606. All employees, staff, and subcontractor personnel, etc., which will require access must present the following to access TYAD:

A. Full name B. Drivers License C. Nationality (if non-U.S. Citizen, alien registration number)

If Contractor vehicles are required for use on TYAD, the following ID is required:

A. Make B. Model C. State Registration D. Insurance E. License Plate #

Contract personnel are expected to perform work during normal TYAD duty hours (0700-1630). If work must be performed otherwise, permission must be obtained three working days prior from the Security Office through the TYAD Representative.

Contractor personnel must confine themselves to the work sites specified in their contract. Visiting other areas is prohibited.

Alcoholic beverages, weapons, cameras, sound recorders, proscribed drugs and explosives are prohibited on Government property.

Use of Government property without prior written approval of the On Site Representative is prohibited.

TYAD will arrange for special Contractor parking if required. Contractor personnel must not park in numbered spaces, areas reserved for car pools, grassy areas or other prohibited areas. Posted speed limits and traffic restrictions must be observed at all times.

Accidents or problems of a security/safety nature must be reported to the Security (570.615.7550) and TYAD Representative (570.615.7306/8139) immediately.

Contractor personnel working on station for less than 30 days may be required to log in and out at the Visitor's Center each day and will not be issued an Extended Entry Contractor's Badge. The On Site Representative will provide information on how to obtain an Extended Entry Contractor's Badge if one is required.

Pursuant to federal regulations, all personnel and vehicles on Government property are subject to search by authorized personnel at any time.

All Contractors personnel are required to display the TYAD issued identification badge on their person at all times while present on the installation. Access to Government property will not be allowed without this identification badge. The badge is to be displayed on the person outer clothing, above the waist and in full view. Identification badges and vehicle passes issued to Contractor personnel remain the property of the U.S. Government and must be surrendered upon completion of the Contractor at the termination of individual employment, and when requested by the Government.

A list of all personnel working under this contract should be turned in immediately after award in order to allow sufficient time to process security information.

APPENDIX E

Standard Specifications for Projects Under the National Environmental Policy Act in Accordance with 32 CFR 651 Proponent ELTY-

ISR-E

1. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

The contractor must control fugitive emissions, including dust, during the course of their contract. The contractor must obtain approval from the Environmental Branch (EB) prior to exhausting equipment to the outside. The contractor must not allow any pollutant or particulate matter to be released to the atmosphere at levels that are visible from outside of Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). The contractor must not perform work that will release pollutants or particulate matter to the atmosphere when the wind speed exceeds ten miles per hour and will result in adverse effects to the surrounding areas. TYAD will monitor the wind speed; it is the contractor’s responsibility to obtain wind speed information through the Contracting Officer Representative

(COR).

2. ASBESTOS

The contractor must ensure that all materials used in the performance of this contract are asbestos-free.

Unless specified in the contract, the contractor must not disturb any existing Asbestos- Containing Material (ACM) in the performance of this contract. If ACM, or suspect ACM might be disturbed in performance of this contract, the contractor must avoid coming in contact with the material and immediately notify the COR and the Contract Administrator in writing. The COR must coordinate with EB to have the material tested to determine if there is ACM. If the material is determined to be ACM and the contractor cannot avoid disturbing the material, the COR will notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.” If ACM, or suspect ACM has been disturbed, the contractor must immediately notify the COR and call the EB. The contractor will shut down and not move any equipment or supplies near the damaged ACM. The contractor will evacuate all non-contaminated contractor personnel from the immediate vicinity. Any contractor personnel thought to be contaminated with asbestos must remain in the area until the EB responds. If the damaged material is determined to be ACM and there is potential for further damage, the Contracting Officer will direct a change pursuant to the clauses of the contract clauses entitled “Changes” and “Differing Site Conditions.”

Asbestos abatement required under the contract as originally awarded must be in accordance with United Facilities Guide Specification 02 83 14 00 10 and as otherwise required in the contract. Asbestos abatement not required under the contract as originally awarded, can be incorporated into the existing contract via contract

****Spill Response Procedures 1-2-3****

1. Stop work

2. Call 911

3. Evacuate Area

*********Damaged Asbestos?********* Call Environmental Branch (EB) at 615- 7098

*******Environmental Questions?****** Call EB 615-7098 modification, or by the Government taking responsibility for the asbestos abatement. The method of acquiring the abatement is at the discretion of the Government. The contractor must have an asbestos abatement work plan that has been approved by EB prior to beginning any asbestos abatement work.

3. BACKFLOW

The contractor shall have a backflow prevention device installed on all contractor equipment that is connected to Tobyhanna Army Depot’s (TYAD) water distribution system. The contractor shall have a water meter installed to monitor water consumption during all phases of the contract. Water use will be reported monthly to the Environmental Branch.

4. BURNING

The contractor must not burn refuse and debris anywhere on TYAD.

5. BUY RECYCLED-CONTENT MATERIALS

The Contractor must comply with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Section 6002 (42 U.S.C.

6962, Federal Procurement) in the acquisition of materials with recycled content to meet the standards of Executive Order 13693, Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade; March 19, 2015. Specific designated items in this contract for which recycled content standards have been established have been set forth in the specification (e.g., insulation, roofing materials, carpet, carpet pad, paint, floor tiles, shower and restroom dividers). Recovered Material Certification: As required by the RCRA, the contractor must certify that the percentage of recovered materials to be used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract specifications (see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provision 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification). Prior to application for final payment, the contractor must provide a report in accordance with FAR Clause 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Designated Items, to the Contracting Office. Compliance with this program does not relieve the contractor from meeting all other specification requirements.

6. CULTURAL RESOURCES

The contractor must not adversely affect any property listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or properties eligible for inclusion on the NRHP without consultation and approval from the EB through the COR. If there is a discovery of any historic properties, including archeological sites and graveyards, work will cease immediately until requirements of National Historic Preservation Act, as amended, have been met. All archaeological artifacts found at TYAD or TYAD-controlled properties are U. S. Government property until a determination is made otherwise.

7. DEMOLITION NOTIFICATION

If a project involves the demolition of any load-bearing structural members, whether or not asbestos is present, 25 days prior to the demolition, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Asbestos Abatement and Demolition/Renovation Notification Form 2700-FM-BAQ0021 must be submitted to EB as specified in the Unified Facilities Guide Specification 02 82 13.00 10. The contractor may obtain a copy of the form from the EB.

8. DRINKING WATER

The contractor must not perform any work on the TYAD potable water system prior to obtaining approval from the EB and the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operator through the COR. If a permit is required due to construction or proposed chemical feed changes, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits associated with the project.

Permit applications will first be reviewed and approved by the Environmental Branch before being submitted to regulatory authorities. Any piping or additions added to the TYAD water system must be disinfected following American Water Works Association circular C651-14 "Disinfecting Water Mains." Construction will be kept outside of drinking water wellhead protection zones when feasible. All new buildings and remodeled buildings will be equipped with a water meter that can easily be read from the exterior of the building.

9. ENDANGERED SPECIES

The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Endangered Species Act of 1973. The contractor must not disturb any endangered species, their habitat or offspring during the implementation of this contract.

10. EMERGENCY/SPILLS

All emergencies and spills must be reported to the TYAD Fire Department by calling 911 from a TYAD phone or (570) 615-7300. If a 911 call is placed on a cell phone, the call will go to the Monroe County Emergency Office. Notify the Monroe County Emergency Office that you are at TYAD and the call will be forwarded to TYADs Fire Department. The contractor must ensure all personnel working on site are trained in the proper procedure according to 29 CFR 1910.120 (if applicable) to initiate a spill response to handle the hazardous substances they are working with. The contractor will take the necessary actions to prevent and contain spills of hazardous materials.

11. ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 109 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new construction at federal facilities to be 30% better than ASHRAE 90.1.

Energy Policy Act of 2005 section 104 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 require all new equipment to be Energy Star qualified when available. This is applicable to heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, plumbing, building materials, lighting, commercial food service equipment and appliances.

12. ENVIRONMENTAL AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

The contractor will not alter, modify, remove or tamper with any environmental automation or control system unless previous arrangement have been made with EB. This includes sensors, programmable logic controllers, equipment housing, power supplies, meters or other hardware/sensor technology.

13. EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL

The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by the contractor's activities. The contractor shall also provide (where applicable) an erosion and sedimentation control plan in compliance with state and local laws and regulations, to the COR for approval prior to executing any soil-disturbing activities. The contractor must submit a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) prior to any construction activity that encompasses more than one acre. All permits must be reviewed and approved by the EB prior to being sent to any regulatory authority. The contractor shall not disturb any wetlands. Contractor will remove all silt fencing and other temporary control measures once the site is stabilized. Contractor will remove all spoils from TYAD unless a previously approved disposal site has been established.

The contract COR will be responsible for management and control of the spoils disposal site.

14. FLUORESCENT AND MERCURY-BEARING LAMPS

The contractor is to collect, containerize, manage and recycle fluorescent and mercury-bearing lamps in accordance with 40 CFR 273, Standards for Universal Waste Management. A copy of the manifest/Bill of Lading must be given to the EB through the COR five days in advance of shipment by the contractor so that it can be reviewed for accuracy and completeness. The contractor must install low mercury bulbs when available.

15. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORED AND LABELED

The contractor must ensure all hazardous materials (HM) at the work site are properly stored and labeled. The contractor must not leave any HM behind at the completion of the job for any reason. HM must not be stored outside without adequate secondary containment and shelter.

16. HAZARDOUS WASTE

The contractor must ensure that all hazardous wastes (HW) at the work site are properly stored and labeled in a pre-approved location designated by the EB. The contractor must provide copies of any shipping documents for HW/Universal Waste/Toxic Substances Control Act waste. If the TYAD EPA number is being used for shipping purposes, only EB is authorized to sign a manifest and the manifest (or copy) must be supplied prior to the day of shipment for review.

The EB will keep originals. If HW or waste requiring special handling (e.g., asbestos) is being turned over to the government for disposal, the contactor must notify the EB through the COR when the waste is ready to be moved.

17. ISO 14001

TYAD is an ISO 14001 certified facility. All contractor and subcontractor employees on site must comply with TYAD Regulation 200-5, “Environmental Management System (EMS).” The contractor may obtain these regulations through the project COR.

18. LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE

The contractor must confine the limit of disturbance of the project to the smallest area possible.

19. MERCURY-BEARING EQUIPMENT

The contractor must not install any equipment, switches, or devices (including thermostats) that contain mercury or lead.

20. SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDSS)

The contractor must submit SDSs for all hazardous materials proposed for use, including paints, solvents, adhesives, etc., to the EB through the COR five working days prior to material being brought on post. The contractor must keep a copy of all SDSs required for the project at the jobsite.

21. MIGRATORY BIRD PROTECTION

The contractor is responsible for meeting requirements of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (as amended).

The contractor must not disturb any migratory bird, their nesting area or offspring during the implementation of this contract.

22. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) PERMITS

The contractor must not perform any work on existing NPDES structures or treatment units unless previously approved in writing by the Installation Planning and Maintenance Division certified operators and the Environmental Branch. This includes work within the sewage treatment plant, sewage lift stations, sewage conveyance pipes, Industrial Operations Facility pretreatment plant, and storm water sewer systems. If a permit is required, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain all permits prior to work being performed.

All permit application packages must first be reviewed by the Environmental Branch prior to being sent to any regulatory authority.

23. NET ZERO WATER

The contractor will minimize the use of potable water during the construction project. Water used during the construction project will be monitored and measured using portable water meters if possible. Installed restroom equipment will consist of high-efficiency fixtures that use reduced volumes of water. Employ strategies that in aggregate use 20% less water than the water use baseline calculated for the building after meeting the Energy Policy Act of 1992 fixture performance requirements. Automatic hands-free flushometers will not be used.

Water-free urinals will not be used. Flushometers will be the piston variety that fail in the closed position.

New building construction and renovations will include installation of a water meter that is capable of being read from the outside of the building.

24. NOISE

The contractor must not allow the noise level to exceed 65 decibels at any point outside TYAD property. If noise levels exceed 65 decibels, a plan must be prepared by the contractor to mitigate the noise levels and submit to the EB for approval through the COR. The contractor will monitor the fence line to confirm this limit.

25. OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS)

The contractor must be responsible for ensuring that all personnel who perform maintenance and repair activities on refrigeration equipment have been trained and certified by an EPA-approved Section 608 program. The contractor must not use Class I or Class II ODS or install equipment that contains Class I or II ODS.

25. PAINTS

The contractor must not use paints containing zinc chromate or strontium chromate pigments and paints containing lead in excess of 0.06 percent by weight of the total nonvolatile content (calculated as lead metal).

26. PEST MANAGEMENT

At no time during the execution of this contract must the contractor provide a food source or harborage for any pests. The contractor must coordinate through the COR to the EB prior to application any pesticide usage.

Pesticides are required to be approved by the EB. The contractor must report all usage of pesticides through the COR to the EB. After completion of the contract, the contractor must ensure there is no passage for pests to enter facilities or structures related to work performed by the contractor.

27. POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBS)

The contractor must not bring items containing PCBs onto TYAD. Light ballasts that are clearly marked "Contains no PCBs," or that are marked with a manufacture date after 1978 must be disposed of by the contractor as construction demolition debris. Any light ballast that is not marked as containing no PCBs that has a manufacture date prior to 1978, or that cannot be determined whether it contains PCBs, must be disposed of by the contractor at an approved and licensed facility for PCBs. The contractor must submit a shipping manifest and certificate of disposal of the PCB-containing items to the EB through the COR.

28. RECYCLING

The contractor must comply with TYADs general recycling plan for recyclable materials such as aluminum, steel, cardboard, paper, plastic and wood. The contractor should contact the EB for additional information on the recycling of materials through the COR. The COR will coordinate with EB to have the contractor recycle metals, cardboard, etc., through TYADs recycling program. All Construction and Demolition (C&D) material transferred from a construction project into the TYAD recycling program must be segregated and material type and weights submitted to the project COR for consolidation. Any material entering the TYAD recycling program that is not documented and properly reported will be absorbed into the TYAD recycling program and not count towards the C&D requirement of the project. Clean wood shall be recycled by the contractor off TYAD property.

29. REFUSE AND CONSTRUCTION DEMOLITION DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

During the performance of all construction, renovation and demolition projects, a minimum of 60 percent of all non-hazardous construction demolition debris shall be diverted from the landfill for reuse or recycling. The contractor shall provide written certification to the COR of the type and tonnage of debris reused or recycled from the contract. All refuse and the construction demolition debris not recovered for reuse or recycling shall be disposed of at a PADEP permitted and Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority authorized facility. The contractor shall comply with the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan and PA Act 90, including all licensing requirements. Monroe County has specific landfills that is must be transported to per Monroe County guidance which is available on the county website (http://www.thewasteauthority.com) and any contractors can call the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority at (570) 643-6100. The contractor shall provide a disposal certificate or landfill weight slip to the COR for all solid waste disposed of during the performance of this contract. The COR will then provide copies of the disposal certificate or landfill weight slips with the quarterly consolidated C&D report from The Installation Planning and Maintenance Division to EB.

30. REMOVAL MATERIALS

The contractor must remove from the site prior to the acceptance of work by the Government, all materials not identified to remain in place, including excess paints, building materials and equipment purchased by the contractor for the execution of this project.

31. SITE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION

The contractor must ensure that the land resources associated under this contract be preserved in their present condition, or be restored to a like condition after completion of construction. This post construction appearance will appear to be natural and not detract from the appearance of the project.

32. TREES AND SHRUBS PROTECTION

The contractor must be responsible for the protection of all trees and shrubs on site. The contractor must not allow any heavy equipment, vehicular traffic or stockpiling of materials within ten feet from the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not allow any toxic materials to be stored within 100 feet (35.5 meters) of the drip line of any tree. The contractor must not nail protective devices, signs, utility boxes or other objects to trees to be retained on the site.

33. UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO)

All work that is done in the UXO area must include the support and clearance by a UXO technician. In addition, all personnel entering the UXO area must have UXO recognition training. The COR will escort the contractor to the EB for UXO recognition training. The COR will provide a map of the UXO area to the contractor.

34. WATER QUALITY

The contractor shall not pollute streams, lakes or reservoirs. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that pollution will not be created in streams, surface waters or underground water located within, or adjacent to the project area. The contractor shall not spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic, harmful or unauthorized pollutant, substance or material, including petroleum products, cleaning agents or paints, onto the ground, into the air or into any waters or nearby storm drain. The contractor shall execute any preventative measures required to prevent any hazardous, toxic or harmful material stored or used on the project site from entering any stormwater drain. Nothing shall be allowed to spill, emit, dump or otherwise discharge any hazardous, toxic or harmful material or pollutant into any sink, toilet, drain, utility or receptacle without written permission from the EB through the COR. The contractor shall protect streams, lakes and wetlands from sediment discharges caused by his activities.

APPENDIX K

CONTRACTOR SAFETY STANDARDS FOR TYAD

June 2018

Below are the contractor requirements for any work done on Tobyhanna Army Depot (TYAD). It is the responsibility of the contractor to enforce the below requirements. Failure to enforce safety requirements on the depot can result in termination of the contract.

Important Phone Numbers Emergency: 911 Security: 570-615-7550 Fire Department – (Non-Emergency): 570-615-7300 Safety: 570-615-7027

Changes in this document for June 2018:

The contractor is solely responsible for jobsite safety S10.0.

Update on the red card program in S 10.0.5.

Update on confined space S 10.6.3.

Subcontractors are the responsibility of the prime contractors, S 10.10.4.

S.10.0 THE CONTRACTOR IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE AND LIABLE FOR JOB- SITE SAFETY.

Review of the project plans and other documents by the Tobyhanna Safety Office does not constitute an acceptance of Federal responsibility or liability for the adequacy of the safety measures identified for the job or for the Contractor's compliance with OSHA rules and regulations. The Contractor remains solely responsible and liable for job-site safety at all times during the term of the contract.

Contractors shall comply with the following:

1. Tobyhanna Army depot has restrictions on the use of fossil fuels in all buildings. The contractor must follow the TYAD fossil fuel memorandum of understanding.

2. All direct construction supervision including subcontractors must have completed the OSHA 10 hour safety course for construction. These certificates must be submitted with the site safety plan BEFORE construction starts.

3. Red card program - Tobyhanna Army Depot utilizes a program to allow employees to stop an action which is considered unsafe. Employees carry small red cards that can be thrown down when the employee sees an action they consider unsafe. Work ceases until TYAD management can decide if it is safe or not.

Contractors are required to comply with this. If a Tobyhanna employee presents his red card to a contractor, the contractor must stop working until the COR and the safety office can determine if there is a safety hazard or not.

S.10.1 CODE COMPLIANCE

Tobyhanna Army Depot requires full contractor compliance with all safety regulations and standards. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining, monitoring and enforcing all rules, regulations and codes, by ALL personnel working for the contractor including all subcontractors. These codes include:

Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1910 (OSHA General Industry Standards) Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations-1926 (Construction Industry Standards) National Fire Protection Association Codes Uniform Facilities Code Other codes as required to maintain safety standards.

S.10.2 JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS (JHA)

Prior to the start of work, the contractor shall prepare a JHA for each phase of work that will be done under the contract. A phase is any operations involving a certain type of work. Examples include demolition, excavation, masonry work, concrete pouring, roofing, and electrical wiring. Work done by each subcontractor is also a phase.

The JHA will:

1. List the activity being performed and identify the sequence of work steps.

2. List the hazards associated with each step, and the procedures and training required to eliminate or reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

S.10.3 SAFETY PLAN

Contractors will submit a written Contractor Safety Plan prior to beginning construction. The plan must follow the guidelines in OSHA 1926.

1. Who will implement the plan, including who is responsible for safety and accident prevention.

2. A means for coordinating and controlling subcontractors and suppliers.

3. Safety training.

4. Who will investigate accidents.

5. Emergency response.

6. Job site cleanup and safe access.

7. Public safety requirements such as signs and barricades.

S.10.4 FALL PROTECTION

1. Personnel performing any work on elevated surfaces, six (6) feet or more above a lower level, shall comply with 29 CFR §§ 1926.500 through 1926.503.

2. There are no certified anchorage points or permanent guardrail systems on any TYAD roof. Most roofs of the depot are more than 20 feet high.

3. Contractors and their employees must be protected from falling off the edge of the roof, regardless of how briefly the employees are at the edge of the roof.

S.10.5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Follow the current Tobyhanna Army Depot standard. This standard is based on NFPA 70E.

S.10.6 DEPOT REQUIRED PERMITS/APPROVALS

Permits are required for:

1. Excavation: Contractors must utilize the PA 1 Call system and coordinate with contracting officer representative (COR) for excavations prior to any groundbreaking including digging, drilling and stake driving. See appendix L for permitting details.

2. Trenching: Contractors must obtain approval from the TYAD Safety and Occupational Health Office (SOHO) before any trenching deeper than 5 feet. The contractor must have a trenching plan and the appropriate safety equipment. The contractor is to request approval from the (SOHO) by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

3. Confined space: Contractors must obtain approval from the TYAD Safety and Occupational Health Office (SOHO) before entering any confined space. The contractor must have a confined space plan and the appropriate safety equipment. The contractor is to request approval from the (SOHO) by e-mail through the contracting officer representative.

4. Burning/fire: Hot work permits must be obtained daily from the Fire Department.

5. Cranes: Use of cranes on the depot: See S.10.13

6. Army Radiation Permits: Non-Army agencies (including other military Services, vendors, and civilian contractors) require an Army Radiation Permit (ARP) to use, store, or possess ionizing radiation sources on TYAD (see 32 CFR 655). Non-Army applicants will apply by letter with supporting documentation to the Depot Commander. The letter should be submitted so that the Depot Commander receives the application at least 30 days before the requested start date of the permit. The ARP application will specify start and stop dates for the ARP and describe the intended use of the radioactive material.

For sealed sources of radiation, i.e. Moisture Soil Density Gauges, the application must include a valid Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Radioactive Materials License that allows the applicant to use the source as specified in the ARP application, current leak test certificates, operator training records and calibration certificates for any equipment that may be utilized at TYAD.

For machine produced ionizing radiation sources, i.e. X-ray Equipment, the application must include the appropriate state authorization that allows the applicant to use the source as specified in the ARP application along with operator training records and calibration certificates for any equipment that may be utilized at TYAD.

ARPs will not be issued for more than 12 months at a time.

S.10.7 CONFINED SPACES

1. All Confined Spaces at TYAD are considered as Permit-Required Confined Spaces.

2. Contractors must fully comply with all OSHA regulations for Confined Space Operations, including on-site use and availability of a Confined Space Entry Permit / Checklist.

3. The contractor must request access from the TYAD SOHO before entering any confined space area. The contractor is to request approval from the SOHO through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The Contractor or COR will also notify the Fire and Emergency Services Branch of the Confined Space Entry.

4. Upon completion, the contractor will notify the SOHO and discuss whether any new hazards were added to the Confined Space, and will submit the completed Confined Space Entry Permit / Checklist.

S.10.8 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURE

1. The Contractor shall perform this work in accordance with 29 CFR § 1910.147, The Control of Hazardous Energy.

2. The Contractor shall notify the COR that a lockout/tagout system is going to be used.

3. The contractor is to request the COR to notify them if TYAD is using any lockouts/tag outs in the construction area.

4. The Contractor shall locate and identify all isolating devices.

5. The Contractor shall shut down the equipment normally.

6. The Contractor shall isolate all energy using appropriate methodology.

7. After all work is complete, the Contractor shall remove the energy isolating device and restore the equipment to service.

8. The Contractor shall notify the COR that energy is again restored.

S.10.9 PROTECTION TO THE DRINKING WATER SYSTEM

The contractor will not perform any work on the depot potable water system until prior approval is obtained from the Environmental Branch and the certified operator through the Directorate, Installation Services COR.

S.10.10 PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL

At no time is any depot employee to be put at risk to illness or injury. No construction actions are exempt from this requirement.

1. Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered, use appropriate traffic barricades. Use anchor barricades to prevent displacement by wind. Notify the COR prior to beginning such work.

2. Where demolition is required, continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take action to protect personnel working around the project site. No structural element will be left standing without sufficient support to prevent collapse.

3. Personal Protective Equipment for visitors: three complete sets of personal protective equipment shall be available to visitors for entry to the regulated area. Visitors shall be provided with training equivalent to that provided to Contractor employees in the use of Personal Protective Equipment and the site safety and health requirements.

4. Subcontractors are the responsibility of the prime contractor and must follow the same regulations the prime contractor does.

S.10.11 FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Hot Work Permits will be issued by Fire Department upon request. HWP requests must be made at least thirty (30) minutes prior to the expected start time by contacting the fire department.

1. Contractors are required to have fully charged and operable contractor provided fire extinguisher(s) that are appropriate for the type of possible fire. Fire extinguisher shall be immediately available for inspection by the fire department upon an inspection of the work site and remain at the work site. At a minimum, a ten

(10) pound class 4A: 60B: C multi-purpose dry-chemical fire extinguisher or equivalent shall be provided.

Contractors shall provide an appropriate number of fire extinguishers.

2. A fire watch must be in place during the hot work and for 30 minutes after the HWP operation. Upon completion of the thirty (30) minute, post hot work fire watch, the contractor shall contact the fire department to report the work is complete.

3. The fire department will be notified when flammable or hazardous materials are used.

4. Use of a plasma torch will require special approval by the fire department.

5. Any fire, even one that is extinguished, must be reported to the fire department.

6. Ambulance services are provided at a cost to contractors. The contracted ambulance service provider will transport to the nearest hospital. Advanced Life Support, helicopter transport, etc. is all at the contractor's expense.

7. The fire department will respond to all fire, ambulance, hazmat and confined space incidents.

S.10.12 IF AN INCIDENT HAPPENS

1. Any serious injury or medical emergency:

a. Dial 911 and give accurate location and nature of emergency. Make sure to tell the operator that you are calling from Tobyhanna Army Depot.

b. Send someone to the nearest exit to assist responders.

c. Treat victims to the best of your ability.

d. Call the work order desk at 570-615-7805 if there is any blood or body fluids that must be cleaned up.

2. In the event of the smell of natural gas:

a. Call dial 911.

b. Have all personnel evacuate the area if the smell is significant.

c. Assist the fire company to determine the leak as appropriate.

3. In the case of a fire:

a. If the fire is small, use a fire extinguisher and call 911.

b. Otherwise, dial 911 and pull the fire alarm.

c. Evacuate the building.

S.10.13 CRANE LIFT OPERATIONS AT TOBYHANNA ARMY DEPOT

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A Lift Plan for Crane Operations will be submitted to the SOHO at least five business days prior to a lift operation.

It shall include:

1. A description of the operation to be performed, specific personnel assignments (Lift Director, Safety Coordinator, Operator, rigger, etc.) and signaling and any other details pertaining to activities during the lift.

2. A drawn Site Plan with specifications including work zone, support equipment locations, evacuation area, traffic control, electrical power line clearances (if applicable), lift path, surface conditions at crane location, etc.

3. Training/Certifications (scans) for crane operator and other lift-team members included in the lift operation.

4. Equipment nomenclature and a certificate of comprehensive annual inspection records, including any deficiencies and corrective action.

5. Load chart for crane, with target capacities specific to the crane/boom configuration and lift details clearly marked.

6. Lift calculations,…