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U.S. Department of the Interior SPECIFICATIONS Bureau of Reclamation September 2026 Columbia Pacific Northwest Interior Region 9 Boise, Idaho

Hungry Horse Power Plant Turbine Runner Cavitation Repair

Hungry Horse Dam Hungry Horse Project, Montana

Solicitation Number: 140R1026B0009

HUNGRY HORSE POWER PLANT

TURBINE RUNNER CAVITATION REPAIR

Hungry Horse Dam Hungry Horse Project, Montana

FOREWORD

Work is located at Hungry Horse Dam in Flathead County, Montana.

Principal components of work to be performed under these specifications include inspection, weld preparation, welding, and grinding.

SITE VISIT: SEE SECTION L FOR SITE VISIT INFORMATION. BIDDERS ARE

STRONGLY URGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SITE VISIT. FAILURE BY BIDDERS

TO INSPECT THE SITE WILL NOT RELIEVE THEM OF THE RESPONSIBILITY OF

PROPERLY ESTIMATING THE DIFFICULTY OR COST OF SUCCESSFULLY

PERFORMING THE WORK IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS AND

WITHIN THE ALLOWED TIME. ATTENDEES ARE TO PROVIDE AND WEAR

SAFETY GLASSES, BOOTS, HARD HATS, SAFETY VESTS.

FOR BID DELIVERY INFORMATION, SEE "SOLICITATION, BID, AND AWARD,"

STANDARD FORM 1442.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S PUBLICATION

"RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS" INCLUDING REVISIONS

AT https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO WORK

UNDER THIS CONTRACT, SEE CLAUSE AT "WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND

HEALTH."

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PART I THE SCHEDULE..................................................................................................... A-1

SECTION A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM ........................................................ A-2

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS ..................................... B-1

SECTION C TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................. C-1

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 11 16 Work by Government 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination 01 31 30 Contract Document Management System 01 32 10 Construction Program 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 54 20 Use of Government Crane 01 54 23 Temporary Scaffolding and Platforms 01 64 40 Government-Furnished Equipment 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 05 – METALS

05 50 00 Metal Fabrications

DIVISION 48 – ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 13 13 Turbine Repair

DIVISION 51 – INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO BIDDERS

51 00 00 Information Available to Bidders 51 00 10 Photographs

DIVISION 52 – DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

END OF CONTENTS

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SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING .................................................................. D-1

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ............................................................ E-1

E.1. 52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (Dec 2014) ........................ E-1

E.2. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) .................................................... E-1

SECTION F DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE ......................................................... F-1

F.1. 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages — Construction (Sep 2000) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) F-1

F.2. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) .............................................................. F-1

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION .............................................................. G-1

G.1. Government Point of Contact ................................................................................... G-1

G.2. 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011) ............................................. G-1

G.3. DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) ................................................................................. G-2

G.4. WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation (May 2018) .............................................................. G-4

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS................................................. H-1

H.1. WBR 1452.242-80 Postaward Conference – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) .. H-1

H.2. Advance Notice of Deliveries or Visits to Reclamation Facilities by Foreign Nationals – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (Feb 2007) ........................................ H-1

H.3. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec 2015) ....................... H-2

H.4. Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work ......................................... H-4

H.5. Variation in Estimated Quantity ............................................................................... H-4

H.6. Preconstruction Conference ...................................................................................... H-4

H.7. Procedures for Task Orders and Notice to Proceed .................................................. H-4

PART II CONTRACT CLAUSES .......................................................................................... H-1

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................. I-1

I.1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (DEVIATION May 2026) . I-

I.2. 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) ................................................................................. I-1

I.3. 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) .................................................................................. I-1

I.4. 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) ......................................... I-1

I.5. 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) ........... I-1

I.6. 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) ........................................................ I-1 iii

I.7. 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) .............................................................................................................. I-1

I.8. 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) ..... I-1

I.9. 52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) I-1

I.10. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ..................... I-1

I.11. 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) ............................................................................................................ I-1

I.12. 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) I-1

I.13. DOI-AAAP-0081 Security Requirements: Facility Access Information Technology (Aug 2016) ............................................................................................................................. I-1

I.14. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ...................................................................................................... I-6

I.15. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) .................................................................................... I-6

I.16. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) .............................................................................................................................. I-6

I.17. 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) (DEVIATION Mar 2026)............................................................................................ I-6

I.18. 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) ............... I-6

I.19. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) ........................................................................................... I-6

I.20. 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) ...................................................................... I-6

I.21. 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) ........................................................................................... I-6

I.22. 52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding (Jan 1986) .................................. I-6

I.23. 52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995) ................................................................ I-6

I.24. 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (Oct 1995) .............................................................. I-7

I.25. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) I-8

I.26. 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) I-8 iv

I.27. 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) ............................................ I-8

I.28. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............................. I-8

I.29. 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards – Overtime Compensation (May 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) ................................................................................. I-8

I.30. 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-8

I.31. 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............... I-8

I.32. 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021) (DEVIATION May 2026) ......... I-8

I.33. 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Jul 2005) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............ I-8

I.34. 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) (DEVIATION May 2026) ..................................................................................................... I-8

I.35. 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-

I.36. 52.222-12 Contract Termination – Debarment (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-8

I.37. 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............................................................. I-8

I.38. 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-8

I.39. 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) ...... I-8

I.40. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026)I-8

I.41. 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) ..................................................................................................... I-8

I.42. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-8

I.43. 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (DEVIATION May 2026) ........................................................................... I-8

I.44. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking of Persons (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-8

I.45. 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-9

I.46. 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION May 2026) ................................................................................... I-9

I.47. 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION May 2026) ..................................................................................................... I-9 v

I.48. 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Apr 2026) .... I-9

I.49. 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021), Alternate I (Jul 1995) (DEVIATION May 2026) .................................................................. I-9

I.50. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2024) (DEVIATION May 2026) ..................................................................................................... I-9

I.51. 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-9

I.52. WBR 1452.223-80 Asbestos Free Warranty – Bureau of Reclamation (Aug 2021) I-

I.53. WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health – Bureau of Reclamation (Oct 2022) ......... I-9

I.54. 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials (Oct 2022) ............................. I-10

I.55. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) ....................... I-16

I.56. 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) .............. I-16

I.57. 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ................................................................................ I-16

I.58. 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) .................................................. I-16

I.59. 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun 2020) I-16

I.60. 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) ........................ I-16

I.61. 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works (Dec 2007) ........................................ I-16

I.62. 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) .................................................... I-16

I.63. 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) ................. I-16

I.64. 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) ................................ I-16

I.65. 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontract Requests for Bonds (Dec 2022) ................... I-16

I.66. 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) .............................................. I-16

I.67. 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (Jun 2020) ............. I-16

I.68. 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) ........... I-16

I.69. 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) . I-17

I.70. 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ........................................................................................... I-17

I.71. 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) I-17

I.72. 52.232-5 Payment under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) ......... I-17

I.73. 52.232-17 Interest (May 2014) ............................................................................. I-17 vi

I.74. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) ..................................................... I-17

I.75. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) ..................... I-17

I.76. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ...................................................................................................... I-17

I.77. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) ................. I-17

I.78. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) I-17

I.79. WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022), Alternate II (Mar 2022) .............................................................. I-17

I.80. Projection of Invoices – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (Mar 2000) ..... I-19

I.81. 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014), Alternate I (Dec 1991) ....................................... I-20

I.82. 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ........................................................... I-20

I.83. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) ................... I-20

I.84. 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ........... I-20

I.85. 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting Work (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ..................................................................................................... I-20

I.86. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ....... I-20

I.87. 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) I-

I.88. 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ..... I-20

I.89. 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) .......................... I-20

I.90. 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) .......................................................... I-20

I.91. 52.236-10 Operation and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ... I-20

I.92. 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) I-20

I.93. 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ............................. I-20

I.94. 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991), Alternate I (Nov 1991) (DEVIATION Jan 2026).............................................................................................................................. I-20

I.95. 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) I-20

I.96. 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Apr 1984) .............................................................. I-20

I.97. 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ........................ I-20 vii

I.98. 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997), Alternate II (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) .................................................................................. I-20

I.99. WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) ........................................................................................................................... I-20

I.100. WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) .. I-

I.101. Implementation of Security Requirements – Construction Contract – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (Aug 2010) ............................................................................ I-28

I.102. 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ........ I-29

I.103. 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) ......................................................................... I-29

I.104. 52.243-4 Changes (Jun 2007) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ...................................... I-29

I.105. 52.243-6 Change Order Accounting (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION Jan 2026) ......... I-29

I.106. WBR 1452.243-80, Modification Proposals – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) – Alternate II (Mar 2022) ....................................................................................................... I-29

I.107. 52.244-2 Subcontracts (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............................. I-30

I.108. 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) .......................................................... I-30

I.109. 52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012) ................................................................. I-30

I.110. 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994), Alternate I (Apr 1984) ........... I-30

I.111. 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (Oct 2020), Alternate I (Apr 1984) I-30

I.112. 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Apr 2012), Alternate I (Sep 1996) .............................................................................................. I-30

I.113. 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) .................................. I-30

I.114. 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract........................................................................... I-30

I.115. 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) I-

I.116. 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) (DEVIATION May 2026)...... I-30

I.117. Contract Document Management System (CDMS)-CPN Region (Apr 2021) ..... I-30

I.118. 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations ............................................................ I-31

I.119. 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance ........................................................................... I-31

I.120. 1452.280-3 Indian Economic Enterprise Subcontracting Limitations (Feb 2021) ... I-

PART III LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS ............ I-1

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................... J-1

J.1. IDIQ Ordering Information (Separate Attachment, 1 Page) ..................................... J-1 viii

J.2. Specifications; Hungry Horse Cavitation Repair (Separate Attachment, 124 Pages) J-

J.3. Drawings (Separate Attachment, 3 Pages) ................................................................ J-1

J.4. QQ-S-681b – Federal Specifications (Separate Attachment, 12 pages) .................... J-1

J.5. Forms Binder (Separate Attachment, 5 Pages) .......................................................... J-1

J.6. Wage Determination MT202600032 (Separate Attachment, 6 Pages) ..................... J-1

J.7. Bid Bond, Standard Form 24 (Separate Attachment, 4 Pages) ................................. J-1

PART IV REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS ................................................... J-1

SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF BIDDERS K-1

K.1. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) .............................. K-1

K.2. 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations - Representation (Nov 2015) (DEVIATION May 2026) ....................................................... K-1

K.3. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026)............................................................................................................................ K-1

K.4. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (DEVIATION May 2026)............................................................................................................................ K-3

K.5. 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) (DEVIATION May 2026) ............ K-4

K.6. 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION May 2026) ......................................................................................... K-5

K.7. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran – Representation and Certification (Jun 2020) .................... K-7

K.8. 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (DEVIATION Mar 2026) .................................................................................................... K-7

K.9. 1452.280-4 Indian Economic Enterprise Representation (Feb 2021) ...................... K-7

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS ............ L-1

L.1. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) (DEVIATION May 2026) .................................................................................................... L-1

L.2. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) ............................... L-1

L.3. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) (DEVIATION Mar 2026) ... L-1

L.4. 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Dec 2016) ....................................... L-1

L.5. 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids (Apr 1984) .......................................................... L-1 ix

L.6. 52.214-5 Submission of Bids (Dec 2016) ................................................................. L-1

L.7. 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984) ........................................ L-1

L.8. 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999) .. L-1

L.9. 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids (Apr 1994) ................................................................ L-1

L.10. 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction (Apr 1984) ...................................... L-1

L.11. 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding Construction (Aug 1996) ................. L-1

L.12. 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) ................. L-1

L.13. 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) ............................. L-1

L.14. Email Acknowledgement of Amendments, Modifications to Offers, and Withdrawals of Offers C-PN Region (Apr 2022) ................................................................. L-1

L.15. 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) .................................................................. L-2

L.16. 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements – Secondary Site of Work (May 2014) (DEVIATION May 2026) .................................................................................................... L-2

L.17. 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials (May 2014) L-3

L.18. 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996) ...................................................................... L-3

L.19. 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments ................................................................ L-3

L.20. 1452.233-2 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior (Deviation) (Jul 1996) L-3

L.21. WBR 1452.236-85 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) .................................................................. L-4

L.22. 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION May 2026) ......... L-4

L.23. 52.252-5 Authorized Deviation in Provisions (Nov 2020) (DEVIATION May 2026) L-4

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD ................................................ M-1

M.1. Price Reasonableness Determination (May 2010) ............................................... M-1

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Turbine Runner Cavitation Repair Solicitation No. 140R1026B0009

Price Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND COSTS

HUNGRY HORSE POWER PLANT

TURBINE RUNNER CAVITATION REPAIR

HUNGRY HORSE PROJECT, MONTANA

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Bids will be considered for award on the following Price Schedules, but no bid will be considered for award on only a part of a Price Schedule.

(b) Bids are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of bids only.

Except as provided in the contract clause at Section H. Clause Title Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns.

(d) See the contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81 Alt III, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1 of applicable Price Schedules.

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE A

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

A-1 WBR

1452.232 -81

G1 Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

A-2 48 13 13 G1 Welding Repair of Turbine Runner

250 pounds $ $

A-3 48 13 13 G1 Finish Grinding of Hydraulic Profile for Turbine Runner

20 square feet

A-4 48 13 13 G1 Removal of Turbine Runner Blade Extensions

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE A $__________________

B - 3

PRICE SCHEDULE B

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

B-1 WBR

1452.232 -81

G2 Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

B-2 48 13 13 G2 Welding Repair of Turbine Runner

250 pounds $ $

B-3 48 13 13 G2 Finish Grinding of Hydraulic Profile for Turbine Runner

20 square feet

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE B $__________________

B - 4

PRICE SCHEDULE C

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

C-1 WBR

1452.232 -81

G3 Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

C-2 48 13 13 G3 Welding Repair of Turbine Runner

250 pounds $ $

C-3 48 13 13 G3 Finish Grinding of Hydraulic Profile for Turbine Runner

20 square feet

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE C $__________________

B - 5

PRICE SCHEDULE D

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

D-1 WBR

1452.232 -81

G4 Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

D-2 48 13 13 G4 Welding Repair of Turbine Runner

250 pounds $ $

D-3 48 13 13 G4 Finish Grinding of Hydraulic Profile for Turbine Runner

20 square feet

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE D $__________________

B - 6

PRICE SCHEDULE E

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

E-1 01 31 30 G1-G4 Contract Document Management System

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE E $__________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND COSTS

IDIQ Ordering Information:

1 . This contract is awarded for Turbine Runners Cavitation Repair -- Hungry Horse Field Office (HHFO). This is a single award IDIQ contract and Task Orders placed against it are subject to the requirements of FAR 16.505(b)

2. The IDIQ Minimum amount (see section I) in accordance with FAR 52.216-22 (b), Indefinite Quantity is $2,500.00

3. The IDIQ Maximum amount (see section I) in accordance with FAR 52.216-22 (b), Indefinite Quantity is $1,400,000.00

4. The IDIQ Guaranteed Minimum amount is $2,500.00

5. There is only one guaranteed minimum per contract and once it has been satisfied there is no further guaranteed minimum (e.g.; if the guaranteed minimum is met during the first Task Order of the contract, there is no follow on yearly guaranteed minimum for follow on Task Orders.

Maximum Contract Amount: No single contract awarded under this solicitation will exceed $1,400,000.00 in total dollar value of all task orders placed in all years of this award

6. * Denotes All inclusive price includes labor and incidentals. Vendor shall provide table specifically detailing fixed hourly rates including wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit for each labor category supporting this HHFO Turbine Runners Cavitation Repair effort which reinforces Schedule A pricing.

Turbine Runner Cavitation Repair Solicitation No: 140R1026B0003

D-1

SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING

Section not used.

E-1

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. 52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (Dec 2014)

E.2. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

F-1

SECTION F DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1. 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages — Construction (Sep 2000) (DEVIATION Jan 2026)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $3,555.00. for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

F.2. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

G-1

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G.1. Government Point of Contact

The contracting office’s point of contact for this contract is:

Name: Ashley Johnson

Title: Contract Specialist

Address: Bureau of Reclamation, Suite 100, 1150 North Curtis Road, Boise ID 83706-1234

E-Mail: ashley_d_johnson@ios.doi.gov

G.2. 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

G-2

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the

COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

G.3. DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

For supplies/services:

Concurrent to submitting an invoice in IPP, the contractor may submit any supporting documentation to the contracting officer at [insert e-mail address or direct the contractor to upload supporting document to IPP]. Contractors are cautioned that supporting documentation emailed to the contracting officer must not conflict with the IPP submission. Conflicts between the IPP submission and supporting documentation may result in a delay in approval and/or rejection of submitted invoices.

When e-mailing supporting documentation to the contracting officer, the subject line of the email shall be formatted as follows: Contract Number, Invoice Number, Contracting Officer's last name (e.g., 140R2018R00000_Invoice No. 1_Smith). The invoice shall be attached to the email and named using the following format: Contract Number, Contractor Name, Invoice Number, Invoice Amount (e.g., 140R2022R00000_World Test, Inc. - Inv. No. 1 - $5,678).

Invoices shall not include information that would compromise Personally Identifiable Information, such as full social security numbers, dates of birth, etc. The final invoice shall be https://www.ipp.gov/

G-3 submitted and will be approved in accordance with payment terms and conditions contained in the contract, after all, if any, settlement actions are complete. The contractor must clearly identify the last payment as the ‘Final Invoice’.

For construction:

Prior to submitting an invoice to IPP, the contractor is strongly encouraged to coordinate with the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), for review and verification of any measured quantities for payment and for compliance with the applicable progress payment requirements of this contract. Prior coordination with the COR will allow for streamlined processing of the invoice.

Concurrent to submitting an invoice in IPP, the contractor shall submit supporting documentation to the contracting officer at [insert e-mail address or direct the contractor to upload supporting document to IPP]. Contractors are cautioned that supporting documentation emailed to the contracting officer must not conflict with the IPP submission. Conflicts between the IPP submission and supporting documentation may result in a delay in approval and/or rejection of submitted invoices.

When e-mailing supporting documentation to the contracting officer, the subject line of the email shall be formatted as follows: Contract Number, Invoice Number, Contracting Officer's last name (e.g., 140R2018R00000_Invoice No. 1_Smith). The invoice shall be attached to the email and named using the following format: Contract Number, Contractor Name, Invoice Number, Invoice Amount (e.g., 140R2022R00000_World Test, Inc. - Inv. No. 1 - $5,678).

Invoices shall not include information that would compromise Personally Identifiable Information, such as full social security numbers, dates of birth, etc. The final invoice shall be submitted and will be approved in accordance with payment terms and conditions contained in the contract, after all, if any, settlement actions are complete. The contractor must clearly identify the last payment as the ‘Final Invoice’.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

Support documents must include, but are not limited to, the following documents:

Construction Invoice Monthly Certificate of Labor Conformance Subcontractor / Supplier Payment Summary

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

G-4 within 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

G.4. WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation (May 2018)

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the Reclamation Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The term “technical direction” is defined to include, without limitation:

(1) Inspecting and accepting or rejecting work performed under the contract.

(2) Representing the Government in technical phases of the work. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the contract and will provide instructions and interpretations to the

Contractor on all technical matters relating to the contract. The COR will supervise or oversee all Government technical and administrative personnel assigned to assist the COR.

(3) Reviewing and, where required by the contract, approving submittals of technical data, shop drawings, samples, literature, plans, or other data required to be delivered by the Contractor to the Government.

(b) The Contractor will receive a copy of the written COR designation from the Contracting Officer. It will specify the extent of the COR’s authority to act on behalf of the Contracting Officer.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to determine if a change is within the scope of the contract;

therefore, the COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction that

(1) Constitutes a direction of additional work outside the Contract requirements;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled “Changes;”

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total contract cost, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions or specifications of the contract; or

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(5) Interferes with the Contractor’s right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

(d) All technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(e) The Contractor must proceed promptly with the performance of technical direction duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within its authority under the provisions of this clause. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction by the COR falls within one of the categories defined in (e)(1) through (e)(5) of this clause, the Contractor must not proceed and must notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and must request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer must -

(1) Advise the Contractor in writing after receipt of the Contractor’s letter that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract effort and does not constitute a change under the Changes clause of the contract; or

(2) Advise the Contractor that the Government will issue a written change order.

(f) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer either to agree that the technical direction is within the scope of the contract or to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the technical direction will be subject to the provisions of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

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SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. WBR 1452.242-80 Postaward Conference – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022)

(a) Prior to the contractor starting work, a postaward conference (as described in FAR Subpart 42.5), will be convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office. The contractor's project manager shall attend the conference. If the contract involves subcontractors, a representative of each major subcontractor is also required to attend.

(b) The conference will be held at a future date and time to be determined by the Contracting Officer.

(c) The contracting officer and the contractor will agree to the date and time of the conference after award of the contract. In event of a conflict in schedules, the contracting officer shall establish the date for the conference.

(d) The contractor shall not be entitled to the reimbursement any costs associated with attendance at the conference beyond the agreed-to contract price.

H.2. Advance Notice of Deliveries or Visits to Reclamation Facilities by Foreign Nationals – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (Feb 2007)

(e.) General — Due to increased security requirements at our nation’s facilities, before any foreign national (non-United States citizen) personnel may be allowed to visit or deliver material to any of…