21._Attachment_A_Specifications_12-19-2013.pdf

Attachment A

General Specifications Facility Construction IDIQ

DE-SOL-0006324

Facility Construction IDIQ Contract ii 12/17/13

General Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Facility Construction Specifications

Rocky Mountain Region

Facility Construction IDIQ Contract iii 12/17/13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1--GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY

1.2 OTHER CONTRACTS

1.3 PERSONNEL

SECTION 2--PERFORMANCE AND COMPLETION OF WORK

2.1 PERFORMANCE PERIOD

2.2 SUBMITTAL REVIEW TIME

2.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 3--TASK ORDERS

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 PROCESS

SECTION 4--SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

4.1 GENERAL AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

4.2 WESTERN STANDARDS

4.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

4.4 INCIDENTAL DESIGN

SECTION 5--PROJECT SCHEDULES, MEETINGS, AND REPORTS

5.1 SCHEDULES

5.2 MEETINGS

5.3 REPORTS

SECTION 6--EXISTING UTILITIES AND SERVICES

6.1 ACCESS TO THE WORK

6.2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING INSTALLATIONS

6.3 UTILITY OUTAGES

SECTION 7--MATERIALS 4

SECTION 8--SUBMITTALS AND DATA

8.1 SUBMITTALS

8.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

8.3 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

SECTION 9--SAFETY AND HEALTH

9.1 GENERAL

9.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

9.3 TESTING AND DATA

9.4 EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

9.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

9.6 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE

9.7 EQUIPMENT

9.8 LIFTING DEVICES

SECTION 10—ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

10.1 GENERAL

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SECTION 1--GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 PROJECT SUMMARY:

Western Area Power Administration (Western) requires miscellaneous facility construction and incidental design for its Rocky Mountain Region (RMR), headquartered at 5555 E. Crossroads Boulevard, Loveland, Colorado.

The services will be performed throughout RMR’s facilities located predominantly in the states of Colorado and Wyoming, but may also include work in Nebraska, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Montana. Facility construction associated with this contract may include, but is not limited to, work in the following categories:

building renovations and repairs, mechanical installations and controls, drywall construction, roofing, heating and ventilation, electrical, architectural finishes and painting, building fire suppression systems, fire alarm installation and maintenance, concrete construction, roofing, asphalt paving, lighting, fencing, moving services, and other related services. There will not be any high voltage electrical work accomplished under this contract.

Requirements for facility construction projects will be issued by task order against the master contract. Each task order issued shall include all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the work described.

Task orders may be issued anytime during the effective term of the contract. All task orders will be issued and administered by the RMR.

Much of the on-site construction work will be required to be done after the normal work hours at the facilities, or on weekends. Normal work hours at the facilities are 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday with the exception of Federal holidays.

1.2 OTHER CONTRACTS:

Western reserves the right to utilize Western personnel or other contractors to accomplish similar work during the term of this contract. Such similar work may be in the immediate vicinity, or adjacent to, the work being performed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall coordinate with Western personnel or other contractors working in the immediate vicinity, to avoid delays and conflicts. The Contractor shall coordinate with Western’s contractor’s at all times during the performance of work associated with this contract where and when appropriate.

1.3 PERSONNEL:

The Contractor shall submit a list of personnel to be used on each task order to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), prior to beginning work. The list shall include the Contractor’s project manager, superintendent, and foremen for work items, as well as the names of proposed subcontractors and their representatives.

SECTION 2--PERFORMANCE AND COMPLETION OF WORK

2.1 PERFORMANCE PERIOD:

A specific performance period will be negotiated for each task order. The Contractor's construction forces, sequence of operations, method of operation, and the forces employed shall be adequate to ensure the completion of the work within the specified period of time, and shall be subject to the COR's approval.

2.2 SUBMITTAL REVIEW TIME:

Unless otherwise indicated in the task order or in the standards, Western will require 20 days for initial review of product data submittals, test reports, or other data requiring approval by the COR. The review time applies to each separate submittal or re-submittal whether drawings or data are approved, not approved, or returned for revision. If Western uses time in excess of the above-stated number of days for reviewing any submittal or re-submittal, the excess time will be added to time allowed for completion of the work affected by such excess time. The number of calendar days required for review of drawings or data submitted or resubmitted for approval will include the date drawings or data are received by Western and will extend through date of return mailing to the Contractor.

2.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE:

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The Contractor shall submit a construction schedule to the CO and COR for approval for each task order issued.

Pending approval of the schedule, proceed with work in accordance with the proposed schedule. The construction schedule shall show the percentage of work for each item or portion of work scheduled for completion each month and include an estimate of earnings by months. Approval of the schedule shall not obligate Western to provide funds in any manner other than as provided in the contract clauses and special contract requirements. The construction schedule shall show in detail the Contractor's schedule and sequence of operations and shall provide for orderly performance of the work. The construction schedule shall also include, but not be limited to: dates for commencing and completing controlling features of the work, order issue and delivery dates for materials, and dates for submittal of Contractor-prepared drawings or data for approval.

The contract clauses may contain additional requirements for the construction schedule.

SECTION 3--TASK ORDERS

3.1 GENERAL:

Task orders will be developed individually for the work to be accomplished. Each Task Order may include information such as, but not limited to, project description, exact location of work, specifications, code references, specific deliverables, reporting requirements, and schedule requirements. The task order will specify any work to be done outside of normal facility working hours. The completion period will be negotiated for each task order as required by Section 2.1 above.

Drawings or sketches may be provided to the Contractor as necessary to identify the location and extent of the work. The Contractor will be responsible for preparing additional drawings or details necessary for construction, and providing as-built drawings after completion of the work.

No work shall be performed until the Contractor has received the executed task order. Nothing in this contract shall prevent Western from soliciting competitive proposals or bids to perform work described in the project summary.

3.2 PROCESS:

For each task order, the CO will request a proposal from each Facilities Construction Contractor awarded a master IDIQ contract.

The Contractor’s proposal shall include:

1. A technical proposal that indicates acceptance of the task order. The technical proposal shall include all assumptions and qualifications made by the Contractor or subcontractors.

2. A firm-fixed price proposal that consists of materials, direct labor (including labor categories, hours, and fixed labor rates), equipment, other direct costs, cost of bonds (if applicable), mark ups for overhead and profit, and the total cost of the proposal.

3. Construction program or schedule in accordance with Section 2.3.

If deemed necessary by the CO, the task order will be negotiated. When negotiations are complete, the Contracting Officer will award and issue the executed task order. The executed task order will serve as the notice to proceed and the Contractor will begin in accordance with the task order schedule. Each executed task order will include completion dates.

Should one of the IDIQ Contractors be unable to competitively secure a task order to meet the minimum guarantee, the Government reserves the right to negotiate a task order with just that Contractor. The Government also reserves the right to negotiate a sole source task order with one Contractor, in unusual and compelling urgency situations.

Failure of any IDIQ Contractor to actively participate when requested to propose on a task order, may result in the Government determining not to award an additional option period to that Contractor and thus resulting in that Contractor not receiving their minimum guarantee.

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SECTION 4--SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS

4.1 GENERAL AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE:

Work described in the task orders shall comply with the task order requirements, the requirements of this contract, Western’s construction standards, reference standards, and industry standards and codes. In the event of a conflict between these standards or sets of rules, the Contractor shall bring the conflict to the attention of the CO and COR for determination of which conflicting standard shall be applicable. In general the more specific or stringent safety or quality requirement will govern.

4.2 WESTERN STANDARDS:

Western maintains construction standards that are incorporated into this contract by reference. Work included in the task orders shall comply with the portions of each standard that are relevant to the work that is being performed. Western’s construction standards are available at this site:

http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/business/selling/Pages/buys.aspx The standards include but are not limited to the following Western Construction Standards, including Standard 1 - General Requirements (2013), Standard 2 – Site work (2013), Standard 3 - Concrete (2013), Standard 11 – Buildings (2013), Standard 12 - Painting (2013), Standard 13 - Environmental Quality Protection (2013), Standard 15 Drawings (2013).

Western’s Standard Drawings are also available online but will be provided as appropriate for the task order requirements.

4.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS:

Reference industry standards and codes are listed in Western’s “Standard 1 General Requirements”.

Reference to ANSI, ASTM, and other reference standards and codes shall be to the most current edition. If material is not specified by ANSI, ASTM, or other standards or codes, material furnished shall be of standard commercial quality. Where types, grades, or other options offered in the referenced specifications are not specified in these standards or project specifications, material furnished will be acceptable if in accordance with any one of the types, grades, or options offered.

4.4 INCIDENTAL DESIGN:

Project design work, necessary to complete work described in the task orders, shall be accomplished with qualified personnel, and licensed in the State of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Arizona and Utah as appropriate. Design drawings required for the work shall be completed using Autocad 2000 release 15, or a more recent version, on standard D size sheets. Marked as-built drawings, of Western record drawings, shall be provided to Western as part of each task order work. As-built drawings shall meet the requirements of Western’s Standard 15 “Drawings”.

SECTION 5—PROGRESS SCHEDULES, MEETINGS AND REPORTS

5.1 SCHEDULES:

The Contractor shall revise construction program required in Section 2.3 to show actual progress at end of each progress payment period, or at other intervals as requested by the COR. The revised schedule shall show actual completion of delivery dates on the controlling features of the work.

5.2 MEETINGS:

Progress meetings shall be held periodically, at the request of the Contracting Officer, the COR, or the Contractor, to review progress and resolve issues. Progress meetings will be held monthly at a minimum, and more often as necessary for each task order. Attendance by subcontractor representatives will be at the discretion of the Contractor, when subcontract items may be major discussion points at the meeting.

5.3 REPORTS:

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The Contractor shall provide a report to the COR upon substantial completion of each task order, detailing final completion dates, and any outstanding items (such as as-built drawings) to be completed under the task order.

Additional specific reporting requirements may be negotiated with each task order.

SECTION 6—EXISTING UTILITIES AND SERVICES

6.1 ACCESS TO THE WORK:

Western will provide the Contractor with access to the work areas on Western owned lands. Specific access requirements may be included in each task order. Western lands, as directed or approved by the COR, may be used for field offices, storage yards, shops, and other facilities if such use will not interfere with work of other contractors or Western personnel in the vicinity. The Contractor shall comply with any reservations made by Western for use of the land. The contract clauses may contain additional requirements for use of Western lands.

6.2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING INSTALLATIONS:

The locations of existing utilities and services shown on the drawings shall be considered approximate. The Contractor shall obtain the location of concealed conduit, pipe, cable, and other items prior to performing any work on the existing installation. Use proper methods for protecting existing installations that are not removed by the work. The Contractor shall perform an underground utility locate to verify the locations of buried utilities or services prior to excavation or removal of foundations or floor slabs.

6.3 UTILITY OUTAGES:

All outages to utilities and services will be coordinated with the COR and shall be scheduled during non-work times at the facility. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least 5 days prior to requesting a planned outage.

No outage will be permitted without prior approval of the COR. Delays incurred by the Contractor due to coordination of outages will not automatically justify the extension of the completion time for the task order.

SECTION 7--MATERIALS

Unless materials are specifically required to be reused, or are identified as Western furnished, the Contractor shall furnish all materials and equipment required for completing the work described in each task order. Material shall be new and of current manufacture. Unless otherwise specifically provided for, references to any equipment or material by trade name, make, or catalog number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality, and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at his option, use any equipment or material that has been submitted for, reviewed, and approved by, the COR as equal to that specified. The Contractor shall be responsible for protection and storage of any Western furnished material until it is incorporated into the work and that work has been accepted. The contract clauses and Western standards may contain additional material requirements.

SECTION 8--SUBMITTALS AND DATA

8.1 SUBMITTALS:

4. GENERAL: Submit shop drawings, product data, installation data, samples, test reports, calculations, project record documents, and maintenance data for equipment, materials, and products used in the work described in each task order. Western’s standards may contain additional submittal requirements.

5. REVIEW AND COORDINATION: Review submittals prior to transmittal. Verify that submittals are complete. Determine and verify field measurements, field construction criteria, manufacturer's catalog numbers, and conformance of submittals with specifications and standards. When catalog or product data is applicable to more than one model number, highlight appropriate information.

Check material and equipment compatibility.

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6. CERTIFICATION: Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed, certifying review, verification of products, field dimensions, and coordination of information with task order requirements and standards.

7. PROCEDURES:

(1) Transmittal: Three copies of data shall be submitted to the COR. Submittals shall include the Contractor's or supplier's drawing identification number and Western's contract number and task order number. Provide a transmittal number for each submittal, numbered sequentially, and include on all correspondence.

(2) Complete Submittals: Incomplete, unchecked, or uncoordinated submittals will be returned to the Contractor without review.

(3) Modifications by Western: Western may require modifications in shop drawings and data, which will make the installation conform to requirements and intent of the task order or standards.

(4) Contractor's Responsibility: Western’s approval of submittals does not relieve the

Contractor of responsibility for correctness of details or dimensions, nor does it waive any contract or task order requirements.

(5) Action: Western will indicate to the Contractor that submittals are either approved, not approved, or approved subject to compliance with comments.

(6) Re-submittal: Revise and resubmit data that are not approved. Identify changes made since previous submittal and show revision date. Re-submit data marked “approved subject to compliance with comments” only if directed by the COR.

8. SAMPLES AND COLOR CHARTS: Submit samples for appropriate products such as carpeting, cove base, moldings, etc. as required in the task order or standards. Submit full range of manufacturer's standard finishes indicating colors, textures, and patterns for review and selection by Western. Color charts are acceptable unless otherwise specified.

9. TEST REPORTS: Conduct tests required by the task order, Western’s standards, building code requirements, or industry standards. Notify the COR at least 10 days prior to testing, to allow the COR, or his representative to witness each test. Submit copies of full test reports within 20 days of test to the COR. Payment for work under the task order may be withheld until test reports are submitted.

8.2 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA:

Provide operation and maintenance (O&M) data for equipment, products, and materials provided. If the quantity of data is substantial, the data should be submitted in an organized manual format in 8½-inch by 11-inch three-ring binders. The manual shall contain a table of contents and shall provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of subcontractors and suppliers for each material, finish, equipment or system. Provide manufacturer's printed data or neatly typewritten pages of material and major component parts of material or equipment, local source of supply for parts and replacement, and warranty or guarantee information. Drawings or data that are larger than 8½-inches by 11-inches shall be folded to the size of text.

8.3 AS BUILT DRAWINGS

As required in each task order, and specified in Section 4.4 above, provide as-built drawings of Western’s record drawings, or any new design drawings. Record drawings shall be submitted in Autocad 14, or later format. If the task order does not require design drawings or as-building of Western’s record drawings, the Contractor shall provide a marked set of any sketches, non-record drawings, etc. provided in the task order or by the Contractor, showing actual construction, including:

1. Measured horizontal and vertical locations of underground or hidden items referenced to permanent

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2. Field changes of dimension and detail.

3. Changes made by modifications.

4. Details not on original drawings.

SECTION 9—SAFETY AND HEALTH

9.1 GENERAL:

1. GENERAL: Western's commitment and policy concerning occupational safety and health is printed on the inside front cover of the Western standards. This statement is incorporated into these specifications and shall be incorporated into the Contractor's safety program.

The Contractor shall submit a written safety and health program prior to start of field construction operations for the first task order issued (see Section 9.2). The written program shall be revised, when necessary, for each subsequent task order based on the type of work, risk assessment and hazard mitigation requirements. The Contractor shall implement the safety and health program and take all necessary precautions to protect the safety and health of employees and members of the public and to prevent damage to public and private property. The Contractor shall not allow any employee, whether directly employed or employed through subcontract or onsite supply contract, to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to their health or safety. The contract clauses and Western standards contain additional safety provisions.

2. CONFLICT IN REQUIREMENTS: If there is a conflict between the requirements of the standards, project specifications, and applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial regulations or codes, the more stringent requirements shall prevail.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH CODES AND STANDARDS: Comply with the latest effective Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 and other applicable Federal, State, and local regulations. In any State where the State OSHA's plan is accepted by the Federal Government, comply with the State OSHA regulations. Keep a copy of applicable OSHA standards at the job site. Certain OSHA standards have been referenced for emphasis. OSHA standards shall apply, whether referenced or not.

4. SUPERINTENDENT QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(1) General: The superintendent shall have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a superintendent or foreman in the type of construction contained in the project specifications, and shall have demonstrated knowledge of applicable OSHA construction safety standards.

(2) Superintendent's Resume: The superintendent's resume shall be submitted as part of the

Contractor's safety and health program and shall include the following:

A. Work history relating to above requirements.

B. Three job-related references.

C. Current first aid and CPR certificates.

D. Listing of safety and health training.

(3) Responsibilities: The superintendent's primary responsibilities shall be to provide oversight and supervision of onsite work activities. Superintendents shall be in a non-work status during critical phases of work as determined by the COR.

9.2 SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM:

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1. CONTRACTOR'S SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM: Submit four copies of the proposed safety and health program to the COR for approval at least 10 days prior to start of construction operations. Onsite construction operations shall not begin until the program is approved. Approval of the program is for the purpose of determining compliance with the standards and project specifications only and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety and health of persons and property. The safety and health program shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1) Designation of the onsite superintendent to carry out the safety and health program.

Include superintendent's resume of qualifications and experience in the type of work to be performed and safety and hazard recognition training.

(2) Statement of company safety and health policy encompassing compliance with applicable

Federal, State, and local safety standards and the safety and health requirements of the standards and project specifications.

(3) Provision for first aid, medical care of injured employees, and emergency response telephone numbers as required by OSHA 1926.50, "Medical Services and First Aid.” For fieldwork involving two or more employees at a work location, at least two trained persons shall be available. For fixed work locations, the number of trained persons available shall be sufficient to enable emergency treatment to begin within 4 minutes of an accident.

(4) Provision for training employees in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions using methods such as new employee orientation, weekly "tool box" meetings, and job hazard analysis.

(5) Fire protection procedures and facilities, including requirements in OSHA 1926, Subpart F, "Fire Protection and Prevention.”

(6) Health and sanitation facilities, including requirements in OSHA 1926.51, "Sanitation.”

(7) Procedures for specific sequences of work to ensure adequate activity hazard analysis of hazards and provision of protective measures (e.g., demolition plan, excavation, structure erection, stringing operations, working adjacent to energized electrical equipment, etc.).

(8) Provisions for the use and furnishing of personal protective equipment.

(9) Procedures for protecting the public.

(10) Company policy and procedures for enforcing safety and health regulations.

(11) Copy of the current certificate of compliance with industrial compensation insurance statutes.

(12) Industrial hygiene program as required by OSHA 1926, Subpart D, "Occupational Health and Environmental Controls.”

(13) A comprehensive daily inspection program for inspecting tools, equipment, and facilities.

The inspection program shall document observed hazards and the corrective actions taken.

(14) Fall protection policy and program identifying hazards and listing equipment and procedures the Contractor is planning on using to meet the requirements of OSHA 1926.

(15) Lockout/Tagout Program: Submit a lockout/tagout program, specific to equipment and circuits being worked on, that complies with the requirements listed in OSHA 1926.417, "Lockout and Tagging of Circuits"; OSHA 1926.957, "Construction in Energized Substations"; and OSHA 1910.269.

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2. JOINT SAFETY MEETINGS: Periodic joint safety meetings with the Contractor's supervisory personnel and Western will be conducted throughout the contract.

3. FAILURE TO COMPLY: Failure to implement, monitor, and enforce the safety and health program and the requirements of the standards and project specifications may result in the Contracting Officer's directed removal of the job superintendent or may result in suspension of all or part of the work as provided by the contract clause titled "Accident Prevention", or both. Western's failure to order discontinuance of the Contractor's operations shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the safety and health of personnel and property.

4. ACCIDENT RECORDS AND REPORTING: Maintain and furnish accurate records and reports to

Western in a form and in the manner prescribed by the COR. Verbal notifications are required immediately, and written reports are required within 48 hours on job-related deaths, occupational diseases, traumatic injuries to employees or the public, and property damage caused by an accident as follows:

(1) Personal Injury/Illness:

A. Job-Related Injuries/Illnesses: Job-related injuries/illnesses to Contractor employees shall be reported to the COR. Injuries/illnesses shall be posted to the OSHA 200 Log and OSHA Form 101 and shall be available for review by the COR.

B. Public Injury: Injuries to the public arising out of this contract shall be reported to the

COR.

(2) Equipment and Motor Vehicle Accidents: Work site equipment and motor vehicle accidents, regardless of extent of injury or cost, shall be reported to the COR.

(3) Property Damage: Property damage or loss in excess of $1,000 resulting from any accident shall be reported to the COR. Damage to Government or public property, regardless of cost, shall be reported to the COR.

When requested by the COR, participate in any investigation of accidents or incidents, including near-miss-type incidents.

9.3 TESTING AND DATA:

Prior to onsite use, furnish the COR with copies of certifications, test records, and technical data as follows:

1. Load performance tests in accordance with Section 1.4.11, "Lifting Devices.”

2. Crane annual inspection records in accordance with OSHA 1926.550, "Cranes and Derricks.” Also submit in writing to the COR the agency's or individual's resume of qualifications, training, and experience in the type of inspection to be performed.

3. Annual inspection reports of aerial lift equipment in accordance with ANSI A92. Also submit, in writing to the COR, the agency's or individual's resume of qualifications, training, and experience in the type of inspection to be performed.

4. Brake performance test in accordance with Section 1.5.10 "Equipment.”

5. Test results of protective ground leads in accordance with Section 1.5.14 "Grounds, Bonds, and

Other Protective Devices.”

6. Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for each paint, oil, epoxy, insulating medium, curing compound, herbicide, and other hazardous material.

7. The manufacturer's load rating for each hoist and grip.

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8. Certification of fabricated mobile lifting devices and field-fabricated rigging devices in accordance with Section 1.5.11 "Lifting Devices.”

9. Medical Examiner's certificate in accordance with Section 1.5.3 "Employee Requirements.”

10. Data for excavation protective system in accordance with Section 1.5.5 "Excavation.”

9.4 EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS:

1. GENERAL: Employees shall be qualified to perform their assigned duties. Employees shall not work while their ability or alertness is impaired because of fatigue, illness, medications, drugs or alcohol, or any other reason that may expose them or others to injury.

2. TRAINING: Ensure that each employee entering the work site has experience, training, and, where required, the certification, skills, and knowledge necessary to safely perform their assigned tasks.

In addition, ensure each employee receives initial work site safety orientation and continued safety and health training addressing the hazards associated with the work and the measures necessary to control or eliminate the hazards.

3. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION: Each employee who operates the following listed equipment shall be given and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT 49 CFR 391.43) physical examination once every 24 months:

(1) Cranes.

(2) Aerial lift equipment.

(3) Other vehicles as required by Federal and State laws and regulations.

A copy of the Medical Examiner's certificate shall be furnished to the COR prior to the employee operating the listed equipment. The certificate shall state that the physical examination met the requirements of DOT 49 CFR 391.43.

4. OPERATORS: Employees operating motor vehicles and other equipment shall be licensed in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

Upon request, provide the COR with assurance of competency of employees operating cranes, aerial lift equipment, heavy equipment, and other motor vehicles by documentation of their experience, training, and licensing.

9.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

1. GENERAL: Identify the need for personal protective equipment in work activities and require wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with OSHA requirements and this subdivision.

2. MINIMUM WEARING APPAREL: Employees shall wear, as a minimum, full-length pants, short sleeve or T-shirt, and above-the-ankle leather work boots.

3. HARD HATS: Employees entering the area where construction work is in progress, with the exception of the parking area and the interior of shops and offices, shall wear hard hats. Provide hard hats for visitors entering hard hat areas. "Hard Hat Area" signs shall be furnished and erected.

4. FALL PREVENTION SYSTEMS AND FALL ARRESTING DEVICES: Use of body belts and safety straps is acceptable for work positioning only. Fall arresting systems shall incorporate full body harness in conjunction with shock absorbing or retractable lanyards. Except where OSHA 1926 specifies a lower height, provide positive fall protection when more than 10 feet above a lower level while climbing, moving, and working. Body belts are not acceptable for fall protection. Fall arresting systems shall be worn and used when in aerial work devices. Transitioning to a structure will only be allowed if the aerial work device has a door, step, or ladder designed for that purpose. The lanyard shall be unhooked from the work device and attached to the structure prior to transitioning.

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5. SCAFFOLDING: Scaffolding shall be in accordance with OSHA 1926, Subpart L, "Scaffolding".

Scaffolds shall be used in lieu of ladders for long-term work procedures.

6. LADDERS: Ladders shall be in accordance with OSHA 1926, Subpart X, "Stairways and Ladders,”.

Provide positive fall protection when climbing, moving, or working on suspended ladders. Ladders, except stepladders, shall be held or tied off when being climbed, when being worked from, or when a worker is getting on or off at an elevated position. Ladder rungs shall have skid-resistant surfaces and shall be maintained as such.

7. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: Provide a respirator program that meets the requirements of

OSHA 1926.103, "Respiratory Protection,” and OSHA 1910.134, "Respiratory Protection.”

Employees exposed to airborne contaminants shall wear respirators. Examples of contaminants include, but are not limited to, asbestos, fumes released by welding and cutting on galvanized steel, and fiberglass insulation.

A copy of the program required by OSHA 1910.134(b)(1) through 1910.134(b)(11) shall be submitted prior to use of chemicals or processes requiring respiratory protection, such as sandblasting, etc.

8. CHEMICAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT: When using chemicals, employees shall wear personal protective equipment such as full face shield, chemical splash goggles, impermeable gloves and boots, disposable coveralls or impermeable clothing, respirators, and any other items recommended by the MSDS or label instructions. If impermeable clothing required for chemical application becomes contaminated on the inside, it shall be disposed of and not returned to service.

9. PROTECTIVE CHAPS: When using chain saws, protective chain saw chaps shall be worn. Chaps shall be constructed of four layers of Kevlar or ballistic nylon.

9.6 MATERIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Material handling and storage shall be as required by OSHA 1926, Subpart H, "Materials Handling, Storage, Use, and Disposal,” and OSHA 1926. Stack heavy material on adequate lagging to prevent shifting.

Cylindrical-shaped material such as pipe shall be handled with extra caution to prevent unplanned movement.

9.7 EQUIPMENT:

1. GENERAL: Equipment shall be designed, manufactured, maintained, and operated as required by OSHA 1926 and OSHA 1910 and the requirements contained in this section. Equipment shall be used only for the manufacturer's intended purpose.

(1) Riding on Equipment: Riding on equipment is prohibited unless a safe place to ride is provided. A safe place to ride is defined as a permanently affixed seat with passenger restraint device. Getting on or off equipment while in motion is prohibited.

(2) Brakes: When directed by the COR and when otherwise required, carry out a braking performance test on onsite equipment. Tests shall be conducted in the presence of the COR and recorded on the form prescribed by the COR.

2. ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES AND SEAT BELTS: Equipment defined by OSHA

1926.1000, "Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) for Material Handling Equipment,” shall be equipped with rollover protective structures (ROPS) meeting the performance requirements of OSHA 1926.1001, "Minimum Performance Criteria for Rollover Protective Structures for Designated Scrapers, Loaders, Dozers, Graders, and Crawler Tractors.” Equipment defined by OSHA 1926.602, "Material Handling Equipment,” shall be equipped with seat belts in accordance with the requirements of that section. Agricultural and industrial tractors shall be equipped with the ROPS and seat belts, regardless of date of manufacture. Seat belts shall be worn when operating equipment that is required to be equipped with seat belts.

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9.8 LIFTING DEVICES:

1. GENERAL: Lifting devices shall be designed and manufactured or fabricated for their intended use and shall conform to applicable ANSI standards; OSHA 1910, Subpart N, "Materials Handling and Storage"; OSHA 1926, Subpart N, "Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Elevators, and Conveyors"; and the requirements of this section.

2. MOBILE CRANES: Crawler, truck, and wheel-mounted cranes shall conform to applicable requirements for design, inspection, construction, testing, maintenance, and operation as prescribed in ANSI B30. The exception in the last sentence of B30.15-0.1 shall not apply. Submit annual inspection records to the COR in accordance with ANSI B30.

3. AERIAL WORK DEVICES: Aerial work devices used to raise, shift, and lower personnel shall conform to applicable requirements for design, inspection, construction, testing, maintenance, and operation as prescribed by ANSI A92, regardless of date of manufacture. Submit annual inspection records to the COR in accordance with the applicable ANSI standard.

4. FORKLIFTS AS ELEVATED PLATFORMS: Forklifts used as elevated platforms will be subject to approval of the COR for each application. Forklifts and platforms will conform to B56.1-1993.

5. WORK PLATFORMS: Work platforms suspended from crane load lines will be subject to the approval of the COR for each application. The design, use, and testing of the work platforms shall be in accordance with OSHA 1926.550, "Cranes and Derricks.”

6. FABRICATED MOBILE LIFTING DEVICES: Fabricated mobile lifting devices such as truck-mounted A-frames, gin poles, and similar equipment shall be designed, constructed, and certified based on the determinations of a registered Professional Engineer competent in this field. A written contract specific certification shall be provided to the COR. Design capacity shall be posted at the operator's station.

7. LOAD PERFORMANCE TEST: Prior to initial use and following modification, alteration, or repair of any component, load test mobile cranes and fabricated mobile lifting devices at the job site and in the presence of the COR. Provide test results on forms supplied by Western. Load test shall involve lifting, swinging, and brake holding a load of 100 percent of the load chart rating for a specific configuration and load radius. Configuration, load radius, and test weight shall be chosen to prove the machine's capability and load chart accuracy for its anticipated use. Configuration shall provide a boom angle of at least 30 degrees above the horizontal.

8. REPAIRS: Repairs shall be in strict compliance with manufacturer's instructions. The manufacturer or a registered Professional Engineer shall certify repairs to structural load carrying parts competent in structural analysis. Submit certification to the COR.

9. RIGGING:

(1) General: The handling, use, and inspection of rigging shall be in accordance with OSHA

1926.251, "Rigging Equipment for Material Handling.”

(2) Rigging Selection and Analysis: Analyze the requirements and select the rigging equipment appropriate for the load based upon thorough analysis of load data, rated capacities, and manufacturer's recommendations. A copy of the analysis and selection of equipment shall be submitted to the COR.

(3) Field-Fabricated Devices: The design of field-fabricated rigging equipment and devices shall be certified by a registered Professional Engineer.

10. UNKNOWN LOADS: When lifting an unknown load or a load that cannot be calculated, a load indicating device shall be used.

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SECTION 10--ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

10.1 GENERAL:

Environmental Quality Protection includes providing the following.

1. Environmental Requirements (See Section 13.2 of Standard).

2. Preservation of Cultural Resources (See Section 13.4 of Standard).

3. Recycled Material Quantities (See Section 13.6 of Standard).

4. Use of Products Containing Recovered Materials (See Section 13.7 of Standard).

5. Disposal of Waste Material (See Section 13.8 of Standard).

6. Contractor's Liability for Regulated Material Incidents (See Section 13.9 of Standard).

7. Pollutant Spill Prevention, Notification, and Cleanup (See Section 13.10 of Standard).

8. Prevention of Air Pollution (See Section 13.13 of Standard).

9. Handling and Management of Asbestos Containing Material (See Section 13.14 of Standard).

10. Materials with Lead-based Paint (See Section 13.15 of Standard).

11. Prevention of Water Pollution (See Section 13.16 of Standard).

12. Conservation of Natural Resources (See Section 13.19 of Standard)

Attachment A-1

Specifications Casper Service Center Vehicle Gate Replacement

CASPER SERVICE CENTER VEHICLE GATE

REPLACEMENT

WYOMING

ATTACHMENT A-1

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

BIDDING SCHEDULE

Casper Service Center

Vehicle Gate Replacement

Work or Material Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price Amount

1. Vehicle Security Gate Replacement LS $ __________

TOTAL $ __________

UNIT ABBREVIATIONS

CY = cubic yards EA. = each LF = linear feet LS = for the lump sum of

Table of Contents

DIVISION 1- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

TASK ORDER REQRUIREMENTS:

DESCRIPTION OF TASK ORDER:

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

CONSTRUCTION PROGAM:

MATERIAL:

RIGHT OF WAY:

GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS:

ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES:

EXPLOSIVES:

SUBMITTALS:

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

GENERAL:

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

GENERAL:

DESCRIPTOIN OF WORK:

DIVISION 11 – SERVICE BUILDING

GENERAL:

DESCRIPTION OF TASK ORDER:

DIVISION 13 –ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PROTECTION

DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

DIVISION 15 –DRAWINGS:

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS:

Furnish all labor, material and equipment to replace the Vehicle Security Gate in accordance with the Contract Clauses; Western’s Construction Standards including Standard 1 – General Requirements (2009), Standard 2 – Site Work (2009), Standard 3 – Concrete (2009), Standard 11 – Service Building (2009), Standard 13 – Environmental Quality Protection (2009), Standard 15 – Drawings; Standard Drawings; and this Task Order Specification and Task Order Drawings.

The standards and standard drawings are available at http://www.wapa.gov/business/buys.htm.

Western project specifications and standards are explained in Standard 1 - General Requirements, Section 1.1.1 “Standards and Project Specifications”.

If a conflict occurs between the project specifications and the standards, the project specifications shall govern.

All payment for work described in this Task Order will be paid as the lump sum bid schedule items “Vehicle Security Gate Replacement”.

B. DESCRIPTION OF TASK ORDER:

1. “Principal Components” of the task order are listed below:

Contractor shall provide all equipment, material, and labor to remove the existing vehicle security gate with all of its associated components, remove sections of the existing chain link fence, install a new Vehicle Security Gate and with all associated appurtenances, install new sections of chain link fence, and asphalt placement at the Western Area Power Administrations (WAPA) Field Office located in Casper, Wyoming.

a. MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK:

i. All costs for mobilization and preparatory work shall be included in the lump sum bid schedule item for the “Vehicle Security Gate Replacement”.

ii. Providing a job specific Construction Program and a job specific Safety and Health Program.

iii. The Contractor shall submit a traffic control that ensures the continuous operations at the facility and received an approval of that plan prior to any construction activities.

b. SITE WORK:

i. Remove Fencing:

• Approximately 22-lf of the existing fence shall be removed on each side of the drive entrance as shown on drawing CSC-3008c.

ii. Additional Fence Construction:

• New chain link fencing (32-lf) shall be installed on either side of the new gate as shown on drawing CSC-3008c.

http://www.wapa.gov/business/buys.htm

iii. Gate Replacement:

Saw-cut and remove sections of the existing asphalt inside the facility for the gate loop and power connection.

Remove the existing vehicular gate and associated equipment including but not limited to the sliding gate, gate motors operator, and associated control cables.

Install new conduit, power and control cable as required for new gate operation.

Repairing asphalt pavement.

Install a new vehicle loop detector on the exit side of the gate to allow for automatic gate opening for exiting traffic.

c. ASPHALT:

i. Remove existing asphalt from the concrete gutter pan to under the new gate along with all base material. Removed asphalt and base material shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

ii. Place asphalt at the vehicular gate entrance from the concrete gutter pan to directly under the new gate to complete the driveway and asphalt patch as required where the existing asphalt is cut for detector loops, conduit, etc.

d. CONCRETE:

i. Place concrete for a slab-on-grade foundation to mount new pivot gate operator motor and approach as shown on the drawings.

e. SERVICE BUILDING, ELECTRICAL:

i. Installing new conduit, control, and power cable for the new operator motors and appurtenances.

ii. Furnish and Install a new vehicular gate operator, controller.

2. Paragraphs “Description of Work” in Divisions - 1, 2, 3, 11, 13, and 15 describe the work to be performed.

3. The work is located at Western Area Power Administration – Rocky Mountain Region Casper

Service Center located in Casper, Wyoming.

C. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK:

1. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: The Contractor shall begin work within 10 calendar days after date of receipt of Notice to Proceed and complete all work within 120 calendar days from date of receipt of such notice.

2. SUBMITTAL APPROVAL TIME: Except as otherwise provided for specific submittals, Western will require 10 calendar days for review of drawings or data submitted for approval.

3. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE RESTRICTIONS:

The vehicle entrance shall be secured by the Contractor at the close of each work shift and remain secured until the start of the next work shift. The existing sliding gates shall remain in place and operational while the new vehicular gate is installed.

D. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM: Submit a project specific construction program to the COR within 14 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed is executed.

E. MATERIAL: The contractor shall furnish all material, equipment, and labor to complete the work for this project.

F. RIGHT-OF-WAY: Orient construction methods and equipment to utilize Western controlled right-of-ways or obtain additional temporary access without additional cost to Western.

G. GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS: Geologic logs of subsurface explorations included in Division 15 –

Drawings constitute the information and records of geologic investigations for the project.

Samples and cores of recovered material were not retained. Bidders shall obtain their own samples and perform tests on the material to evaluate properties, which they believe to be significant.

Western does not guarantee that the geologic information and records show the conditions that will be encountered in performing the work, but only that the geologic information and records show conditions encountered at the particular point and time the information and records were obtained.

The geologic information may not indicate variations, such as those caused by seasonal fluctuations in rainfall and other factors, which may affect the water level. The Contractor shall determine the nature of material to be excavated, the difficulties of making and maintaining required excavations, and doing other work affected by geology and ground water elevations at the work site.

H. ELECTRIC POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES: Electric power for construction is available, without cost, subject to the limits of the existing electrical system. Source of supply is the existing receptacles in the buildings and grounds at the facility, as well as cables supplying the existing gate operator motors and lighting unit. The Contractor shall provide the means to get the power to the work site. The Contractor may furnish power for construction by other means. Power made available by Western will be delivered as single phase, 60Hz, at approximately 120-240V AC.

I. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES: Water is available for onsite construction activities.

The Contractor shall furnish equipment and material for conveying the water from existing locations to the point of use.

J. EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING: Explosives shall not be used.

K. SUBMITTALS:

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall furnish submittals as specified in the construction standards and these project specifications. Each submittal must be accompanies with an updated submittal schedule. Contractor shall submit 5 copies of each required submittal unless otherwise specified.

2. APPROVAL TIME: Approval time for submittals shall be in accordance with the

"Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work" paragraph.

3. ADDRESSES: The Contractor shall transmit submittals to the following addresses:

a. COR:

Western Area Power Administration Rocky Mountain Region ATTN: (Will be identified at time of award) P.O. Box 3700 Loveland, CO 80539-3003

4. TYPES OF SUBMITTALS:

a. Manufacturer’s printed data shall consist of printed literature illustrating or describing manufactured products proposed for use in the project. Such data shall define all pertinent characteristics of the proposed product. All characteristics identified within this specification must be identified in the submittal. Pages describing products in addition to those proposed for use in this project shall be marked to define exactly which product is being proposed for inclusion in this project. The submission should include copies of relevant pages only. A manufacturer’s general catalog, with pages of products unrelated to this project will not be accepted.

b. Warranties: In addition to the overall warranty required, the Contractor shall provide a Warranty for specific items when required under the technical section pertaining to that item.