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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

NOTICE FOR FILING AGENCY PROTESTS

United States Coast Guard Ombudsman Program

It is the policy of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to issue solicitations and make contract awards in a fair and timely manner. The Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests (OPAP) was established to investigate agency protest issues and resolve them without expensive and time-consuming litigation. OPAP is an independent reviewing authority that is empowered to grant a prevailing protester essentially the same relief as the General Accountability Office (GAO).

Interested parties are encouraged to seek resolution of their concerns within the USCG as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) forum, rather than filing a protest with the GAO or some external forum. Interested parties may seek resolution of their concerns informally or opt to file a formal agency protest with the contracting officer or Ombudsman.

Informal forum with the Ombudsman. Interested parties who believe a specific USCG procurement is unfair or otherwise defective should first direct their concerns to the cognizant contracting officer. If the contracting officer is unable to satisfy the concerns, the interested party is encouraged to contact the USCG Ombudsman for Agency Protests. Under this informal process, the agency is not required to suspend contract award performance. Use of an informal forum does not suspend any time requirement for filing a protest with the agency or other forum. In order to ensure a timely response, interested parties should provide the following information to the Ombudsman: solicitation/contract number, contracting office, contracting officer, and solicitation closing date (if applicable).

Formal Agency Protest with the Ombudsman. Prior to submitting a formal agency protest, protesters must first use their best efforts to resolve their concerns with the contracting officer through open and frank discussions. If the protester’s concerns are unresolved, an independent review is available by the Ombudsman. The protester may file a formal agency protest to either the contracting officer or as an alternative to that, the Ombudsman under the OPAP program. Contract award or performance will be suspended during the protest period unless contract award or performance is justified, in writing, for urgent and compelling reasons or is determined in writing to be in the best interest of the Government. The agency’s goal is to resolve protests in less than 35 calendar days from the date of filing. Protests shall include the information set forth in FAR 33.103. If the protester fails to submit the required information, resolution of the protest may be delayed or the protest may be dismissed. This will not preclude re-filing of the protest to meet the requirement. To be timely, protests must be filed within the period specified in FAR 33.103(e). Formal protests filed under the OPAP program should be submitted to:

Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard (CG-9131) Ombudsman Program for Agency Protests 1900 Half Street, SW, Room 11-0602 Washington, D. C. 20593-0001

FAX: 202.475.3904

The Ombudsman Hotline telephone number is 202.372.3695.

Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

B.1 The total combined value of all contracts awarded under this solicitation shall not exceed the overall contract maximum of $45 million for the entire contract period.

B.2 Seed Project The offeror must provide a price proposal and bid bond for the seed project. The seed project will provide the basis for evaluation of the technical and price proposals for award of the contract. The government intends to award the seed project as a task order upon contract award. Refer to Section L for instructions on submitting your price and technical proposals. See Section M for Basis of Award.

The Seed Project Period of Performance is nine months from date of Task Order Award.

B.3 Future Task Orders

Future task orders will be competed amongst the awardees subject to the contract ordering requirements shown in Sections F and I.

B.4 Schedule of Values

After the award of each task order, the contractor shall submit a schedule of values for progress payment purposes for task orders which have performance durations of more than 30 days.

Section C – Description/Specifications

INDEX

SECTION 01000 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01110 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

SECTION 01120 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

SECTION 01140 WORK CONDITIONS

SECTION 01210 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCES

SECTION 01330 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01350 TASK ORDER PROCEDURES

SECTION 01400 QUALITY CONTROL

SECTION 01770 TASK ORDER CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

SECTION 01783 WARRANTIES

SECTION 01000

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL: This section includes the general requirements pertaining to contract administration and performance of work. Work shall be accomplished at Coast Guard facilities on Kodiak Island.

1.1.1 Scope of Work: The contractor will provide for all labor, material, supplies, transportation, supervision and all other necessary items for complete and usable projects, performing all work in a workman like manner in complete compliance with the contract, and Task Order Statement of Work. Common trades which may be needed include: all construction trades and technical support personnel, including testing, surveying, and abatement, and any other trades common to the construction industry to include government work. The Contractor will be required to perform multi-discipline construction, repair and remodeling work using these trade workers.

1.1.2 Performance Type Statement of Work:

1.1.2.1 The Contractor will be required to typically perform construction from a performance type Statement of Work (less than 100% design). The contractor is responsible for interpreting the performance requirements from the Statement of Work and reference documents, including the “Kodiak Standard Specifications” to provide a complete and useable end product. The Statement of Work and reference documents, including the “Kodiak Standard Specifications” may not provide complete instructions on how to perform the work, or detail/integrate all associated components of the work. The contractor shall apply their experience and judgment in performing typical commercial construction practices to complete the Task Orders with limited additional Government guidance.

Specific examples include:

1.1.2.1 Where exact locations are not given in the Statement of Work for the positioning of equipment, devices, and work; they shall be positioned to permit easy access for maintenance and for removal and replacement of component parts. The Contractor is responsible for the coordination and proper relation of the work with the existing surroundings.

1.1.2.2. Existing Items: Furniture and portable equipment in the immediate work area shall be moved by the Contractor and replaced to original position(s). If the work required by the Task Order will not allow furniture and portable office equipment to be replaced to its original position, the contractor shall determine the best new locations and coordinate with the COTR.

1.1.2.3 Schedule work to minimize interference with the facilities’ normal operations. Before any of the work is initiated under any task order, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer (KO), or their authorized representative(s), typically at the Preconstruction Conference; and agree on: a sequence of work; means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and means of communications; and the extent of protective measures required for existing adjacent occupied areas.

1.1.3 In some Task Orders, the Contractor will be required to provide shop drawings, procedures, or plans certified by an appropriately registered State of Alaska Professional Engineer, or other Certificated Professionals employed or retained by the contractor. The requirement for a professional shall not be construed to imply that normal designs require professional engineering certification. However, the possibility exists that technical specialties, unforeseen events or unexpected site conditions will require submittals or modifications to the completed designs that will require proof of licensing (i.e., an Engineer’s stamp). The Government anticipates less than five percent (5%) of the Contract work will require this type of certification. When such conditions do occur, the contractor shall provide proof for the discipline appropriate. Unless specified otherwise in the Task Order, certifications shall be State of Alaska.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.2.1 Submittals required for the initial proposal are defined in Section L.

1.2.2 Submittals required upon award of the basic contract are described in Section 01210, Preconstruction Conference.

1.2.3 General submittal procedures for each Task Order are described in Section 01330, Submittals.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

1.3.1 In case of conflict between a referenced specification or standard, and these specifications, these specifications shall govern. If a conflict should exist between these general specifications and the Task Order specifications, the Task Order specifications shall govern.

1.3.2 Kodiak Standard Specifications: This document describes products and procedures for typical or recurring items used on Coast Guard facilities. Task Order specifications will make selections, and may specify deviations or modifications to the Kodiak Standard Specifications for a specific Task Order. Unless specific guidance is provided otherwise in a Task Order, the contractor shall conform to the Kodiak Standard Specifications.

1.4 DRAWINGS

1.4.1 In case of a conflict between the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern. Within the same drawing set, large scale drawings shall take precedence over small-scale drawings. The Contractor shall compare all contract drawings and verify the dimensions and conditions at the site before laying out the work.

1.4.2 The Government does not guarantee the accuracy or adequacy of available as-built drawings. The Contractor shall verify, by field investigation, all conditions and information relevant to the project, including dimensions, prior to submitting proposals. The Contractor shall advise the Contracting Officer, or their authorized representative, in writing of any discrepancies prior to submitting proposals.

1. 5 DESIGNATION OF COTR

1. 5.1 The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) shall be formally designated in a letter from the Contracting Officer (KO). Only a person holding such a designation from the KO shall have the authority to act and perform the functions of the COTR as described in this specification. The Contractor will receive copies of all such letters issued by the KO pertaining to this work.

1.6 SITE VISITS

1.6.1 A pre-proposal conference for the initial contract award is described in Section L.

1.6.2 Site visits for each Task Order are described in Section 01350, Task Order Procedures, and will be amplified with each Task Announcement.

1.7 NOTICES AND REPORTS - Refer to the MATOCC Contractor Procedures manual

1.7.1 Award: A written notice of award issued by the KO shall establish the formal start date of the contract and each Task Order.

1.7.2 Start of Work: A written Notice to Proceed (NTP) issued by the KO shall establish when the Contractor is authorized to start work for the basic contract or Task Orders. Refer to Section 01210, Preconstruction Conference, for the requirements to obtain NTP.

1.7.3 Acceptance: A written final acceptance of work, issued by the KO, shall establish the formal completion of each task order.

1.7.4 Punch List: A Discrepancies and Omissions List (Punch List) will be jointly prepared by the contractor and the COTR to document any discrepancies noted between the performance of work and the requirements of the project documents. The Punch List is not an all-inclusive listing of discrepancies, nor does it constitute acceptance of work excluded from the list. The government at all time reserves all of its rights and remedies regarding claims arising under or relating to the contract. See also Section 01770, Task Order Closeout Procedures.

1.7.5 Design Clarifications: The Design Clarification Request (DCR) is the method to be used by the Contractor for formal inquiries regarding technical or functional aspects of this work for which a formal response from the Government is desired. DCR’s shall be submitted to the KO via the COTR on form CM-06, Design Clarification Request. The Contractor shall sequentially number each DCR, per Task Order. The government will respond to each DCR with formal written responses.

1.7.6 Daily Report: Provide daily reports on Form CM-03, Contractor’s Daily Report shall be maintained in the Job Trailer, and submitted to the COTR electronically. Submit at weekly intervals.

1.7.7 Payroll Report: Payroll reports required by labor standards provisions shall be submitted directly to the KO on a weekly basis.

1.8 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND SURVEYS

1.8.1 During the progress of the work, the Contractor shall keep a careful record at the job site of all changes and corrections from the layouts shown on the drawings, if applicable. The Contractor shall enter such changes and corrections on contract or record drawings promptly as neat red line changes to keep the record drawings current.

1.8.2 The Quality Control Manager shall concurrently review and sign off on, the as-built documentation with the COTR or their representative prior to submission of each pay request, and prior to submission of final as-built documentation in accordance with Section 01770.

1.8.3 If the Contractor fails to maintain the record drawings as required, the Contracting Officer shall consider that satisfactory progress has not been achieved for the period in question. Request for pre-final inspection (Section 1770) will not be approved until the marked prints are delivered.

1.8.4 Survey: Perform a detailed survey of the completed work when required by the Task Order. Specific guidance will be provided in each Task Order Statement of Work.

1.8.5 See the requirements in the Kodiak Standard Specifications for guidance that applies to all As-builts and surveys.

1.9 PROJECT ORGANIZATION

1.9.1 The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager, and, on-site personnel to include the following positions: Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, and Safety /Environmental Manager.

1.9.2 Emergency Contact: Maintain an after-working-hours contact point for the project manager and superintendent. Provide the COTR with telephone numbers so that the Government may contact the Contractor at any time in case of emergency.

1.9.3 Project Manager: The Contractor shall provide a responsible Project Manager to represent the Contractor in all matters pertaining to work under this contract including, but not limited to, construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, task order negotiations, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with Coast Guard personnel. The Project Manager shall have the responsibility of overall contract management. The Project Manager must provide decision-making authority; including the ability to make final decisions regarding cost, schedule and technical requirements. They shall be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours, when work is on-going on site. If the Project Manager will be absent from the project work for more than five (5) consecutive working days, the Contractor shall appoint an interim Project Manager. Changes in the Project Manager will only be accepted by written notification to the Contracting Officer.

1.9.3.1 Educational / Experience Requirements: The Project Manager shall have served as a Project Manager or Superintendent on general construction projects for at least 10 years.

1.9.4 Superintendent: The Contractor shall provide a on-site Superintendent to represent the Contractor in the field in all matters pertaining to this contract. The Superintendent shall be available on site in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours while work is on-going. If, during the life of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the on-site superintendent, prior approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

Note: The Superintendent and Project Manager may be the same individual. If a single individual is proposed, they shall meet the experience requirements for “Project Manager”, and shall be located on the site.

1.9.4.1 Educational / Experience Requirements: The Superintendent shall have served in similar positions for at least five (5) years.

1.9.5 Quality Control Manager: The Contractor shall provide a on-site Quality Control Manager to represent the Contractor in the field in all matters pertaining to this contract. The Quality Control Manager shall be available on site in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours while work is on-going. If, during the life of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the individual, prior approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

1.9.5.1 Educational / Experience Requirements: The Quality Control Manager shall have served in similar positions for at least five (5) years, and have demonstrated experience with all requirements specified in Section 01400.

Note: The Quality Control Manager and Safety/Environmental Manager may be the same individual. If a single individual is proposed, they shall meet the experience requirements for both positions, and be located on site.

1.9.6 Safety/Environmental Manager: The Contractor shall provide a On-Site Safety /Environmental Manager, to represent the Contractor in the field in all matters pertaining to this contract. They shall be available on site in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. If during the life of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the on-site safety/environmental manager, prior approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

1.9.6.1 Educational / Experience Requirements: The Safety / Environmental Manager shall have 5 or more years of experience in Safety and Environmental management and shall have a breadth of training and certifications on specific subjects that will be encountered in the performance of this contract’s work.

2 PRODUCTS

2.1 GENERAL: All products incorporated into this work shall be new unless specifically indicated otherwise in the project drawings or the Task Order specifications. The COTR shall have the authority to reject any defective or non-complying products.

2.2 MATERIAL DELIVERY

2.2.1 Delivery: The Contractor is responsible for the transportation, receipt and storage of all materials, equipment and tools required for the completion of this work. All shipment of materials, equipment and/or supplies by the Contractor to the project site shall be addressed to the Contractor, not to the Coast Guard.

2.2.2 Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

2.3 STORAGE AND HANDLING: Provide storage in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and as stipulated in the technical specifications.

2.4 QUANTITIES: The Contractor is responsible for determining or estimating the types, sizes, and quantities of products needed to complete the work.

2.5 INSTALLATION PRIOR TO APPROVAL: Where the specifications require product submittals, the installation of products prior to submittal approval shall be sufficient justification for the removal of products.

3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL: Perform all work indicated. Ensure final installation is professional in appearance and functional. All discrepancies or poor workmanship noted by the COTR shall be corrected.

3.2 WEATHER

3.2.1 During unfavorable weather, the Contractor shall proceed with only those portions of the work that can be undertaken safely and without adversely affecting their quality. The COTR shall have the authority for determining which work will be adversely affected by inclement weather.

3.2.2 Occasionally weather dictates early release, late report, or complete base closure resulting in absence of government personnel. When such weather conditions cause one of the above situations, contractor personnel may be denied access to the base. Denied access in these situations will result in no additional cost to the Government and no additional compensation to the Contractor.

3.2.3 Precautionary Measures: It is the contractor's responsibility to take all necessary precautions to minimize delays resulting from weather conditions. This may include, but is not limited to, trenching, protective covering(s), temporary structures, etc.

3.4 WORK HOURS AND STANDARD SCHEDULE CONSTRAINTS

3.4.1 The Contractor’s work hours may be restricted to regular Coast Guard working hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, AST (adjusted for daylight savings time as applicable), Monday through Friday, exclusive of federal holidays. If the Contractor desires to regularly work outside of these hours, a request shall be made at the Preconstruction Conference. Requests to work outside regular working hours may be granted at the convenience of the Government.

3.4.2 Accommodate construction constraints as described below:

3.4.2.1 Work hours

Housing Areas:

M-F Start no earlier than 0800. Complete no later than 1800.

Sat, Sun Holidays Start no earlier than 0900. Complete no later than 1800.

Other Areas: Start no earlier than 0700. Complete no later than 1900.

3.4.2.2 Top Soil and Seed. No seed shall be placed before 1 May or after 15 August.

3.4.2.3 Paving: All paving shall be completed by 1 September, including patch paving. Pavement striping shall be completed by 15 September.

3.4.2.4 Outage Limitations:

Water: 2 hours in housing area, 4 hours in others. Any outage over 2 hours requires portable toilets or other alternate accommodations.

Sewer: 2 hours in housing area, 4 hours in others. Any outage over 2 hours requires portable toilets or other alternate accommodations.

Steam, electric: as scheduled in the Task Order.

3.4.2.5 Days where no work should be planned.

CG day picnic: No work in area of picnic.

Federal Holidays: No work that requires government coordination.

Change of Commands or Official Ceremonies: No work in vicinity of ceremony.

3.5 NOTICES/PERMITS

3.5.1 Unless otherwise indicated in other sections, notify the government of the actions listed below. This list is intended to cover the most common requirements of notification. Additional coordination and notification requirements may be specified in individual Task Orders.

Maintain copies of Notices and approved permits in the contractor’s on-site Task Order files, available for government inspection.

3.5.2 Start of Work: The Contractor shall notify the COTR seven (7) calendar days prior to construction start of each individual Task Order to allow the Government sufficient time to notify the applicable using organization, customer or residents.

3.5.3 Digging Permit: The Contractor shall obtain a digging permit before any excavation. Submit a written request for a digging permit to the Designated receiving office at least ten (10) calendar days in advance of the time digging is scheduled to commence. Permits will be processed by the Designated receiving office and will list known utilities in the digging area. The Contractor shall physically locate all known utilities prior to digging. The government locates Coast Guard owned utilities. The contractor is responsible for coordinating with other service providers (electric, phone and cable TV companies) directly.

3.5.3.1 The locations, sizes, and types of all utility lines shown are for informational purposes only and are not to be relied upon without verification by field methods (observations, sensing devices or exploratory digging). The Contractor shall verify the field location of all existing underground utilities in service within the immediate area of any proposed construction, which may conflict with existing utilities. The contractor shall excavate exploratory trenches in the presence of representatives from all utility companies. Hand digging, probing, sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices and techniques shall precede machine excavation. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to protect all utilities which are to remain in service for the duration of the project construction, or until their abandonment is directed by the COTR.

3.5.4 Hot Work Request: Request all hot work in writing from the Facility Fire Department at least 24 hours in advance of commencing hot work. Post at work site per standard procedures.

3.5.6 Utility Outages and Road Blockages: It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make all appropriate notifications to facilities, residents and building occupants of any anticipated utility outages or road blockages. All temporary outages and blockages required for the performance of work shall be scheduled through the Designated Receiving office no less than ten (10) calendar days in advance of outages.

3.5.6.1 Road blockages, depending on extent and severity, will require additional time in advance of closure.

3.5.6.2 Requests shall be made in writing in accordance with existing procedures. Requests shall stipulate specific utility system(s) (and circuits) to be affected, the location of the work, the time at which the shutdown will occur, and the duration of the outage for each system. Outages shall be kept to a minimum both in number and duration. Where multiple outages are required, as many outages as can be accurately scheduled shall be submitted as a group. In addition to verbal notification, the Contractor shall post written notifications visual to occupants at least 48 hours in advance of scheduled outages and blockages.

3.5.7 Stop Work: Provide formal written notice to the Contracting Officer and COTR at least seven (7) calendar days in advance of any planned or intended work stoppage, shutdowns, demobilization, or delays in the progress schedule from either the Contractor’s workforce or any subcontractor.

3.5.8 Delivery of Materials: Notify the COTR at least 1 work day in advance of the arrival of materials to the work site that will require expedient inspection and acceptance by the Government prior to their incorporation into the work.

3.5.9 Inspection and Testing: Notify the COTR at least 2 work days in advance of the requirement for inspection of a critical job element and/or performance of formal testing. Refer to Section 01400, Quality Control.

3.5.10 Concealed Work: All items of work to be concealed shall be Government-inspected prior to concealment. The Contractor shall notify the COTR and their representative of the intention to conceal, a minimum of 1 work day in advance. No items shall be concealed until the contractor has received approval.

3.6 SITE FENCING AND MOWING

3.6.1 When safety dictates, and/or as defined by the Government, the Contractor shall provide and maintain, at his expense, adequate fencing around each work site; all site storage areas are considered a part of the work site and should be controlled in such a fashion that safety is paramount. Fencing on pavement shall be supported by weighted devices.

3.6.2 “Attractive Nuisance”: Provide and maintain additional safety fencing or physical barriers around all areas that may create an “attractive nuisance” for children in the area of the project site as determined by the COTR. Warning tape or flagging is not an acceptable physical barrier for these excavations. These areas may include, but are not limited to: Stored materials, unattended equipment, excavations, incomplete construction or assemblies, access to heights, heavy equipment operation.

3.6.3 Area: The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or divisions and be confined to limited areas which shall be completed before work in other sections or divisions are started.

3.6.4 When grass/weeds exceed six inches in height, all areas contained within each Task Order shall be mowed. The contractor is responsible for maintaining all newly sod/seeded areas established by the contractor until the first mowing, or longer as may be specified in the task order.

3.7 CODE COMPLIANCE

3.7.1 Existing buildings are not necessarily code compliant. In addition, the new work proposed under this project may create situations which do not comply with code. These situations are not to be corrected by the contractor. Identify any issues discovered on a list and deliver to the COTR.

3.7.2 Use current IBC where applicable, with exception of snow load which shall be 40 psf.

SECTION 01110

SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

This section includes the general requirements of the Contractor regarding compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to occupational safety and health of workers during construction on Coast Guard facilities.

It is not the intent of this Section to provide an all inclusive list of requirements. The contractor is obligated independent of this contract, to conform to federal and state requirements. Where a conflict exists between federal or state requirements and these specifications, or, the Task Order notify the COTR.

This Section also defines plans and identifies specific requirements related to performance of the work.

REFERENCES

The following form part of this specification as referenced.

Alaska Administrative Code (AAC)

8 AAC 61 Article 11 Operational Safety and Health Standards

Code of Federal Regulations

Federal Acquisition Regulations

FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

1.2.5 Coast Guard Kodiak Safety and Health Instruction 5100.3 series.

DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 Definitions are typically established in the federal and state regulations. Several clarifying explanations specific to Coast Guard facilities are provided below.

1.3.1.1 Confined Space: Any space that can be entered and occupied, has a limited means or entry or exit, and is not designed for continuous occupancy, or any other space as defined in 29 CFR 1910.46. Coast Guard Kodiak Safety and Health Instruction 5100.3 series provides a current list of confined spaces.

1.3.1.2 Hazardous Material (HAZMAT): Any substance listed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) as a hazardous material under 49 CFRF 172.101 and appendices.

1.3.1.3 Hazardous Substance: Any substance listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) as a hazardous substance under 40 CFR 116.4.

1.3.1.4 Hot Work: Any activity involving open flames, sparks, or a heat source in excess of 100 degrees F. This includes welding, brazing, gas cutting, soldering and grinding.

1.3.1.5 Safety Hazard: Any physical condition that presents a potential risk to human health or safety. This includes heat or cold stress, noise, dust, vibrations, or any type of radiation. This also includes any work that presents the possibility of falls, electrocution, fire or other work-related accident.

COMPLIANCE:

1.4.1 Occupational safety and health of employees is a primary concern of the Government during performance of this work. Any employee of the Contractor, or employee of a subcontractor hired by the Contractor, who shows a willful negligence or blatant disregard for the requirements of this section shall be subject to immediate dismissal from Government property by the COTR. Continual or serious violations of the requirements of this section may constitute a default condition in the contract as determined by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.2 Employees shall have initial and regular recurring training to maintain a safe posture. As a minimum all workers performing construction activities shall have awareness training for exposures to basic safety, CPR, Lead Based paint, Asbestos, confined space and fall protection. Additional training may be required for Task Order specific work .

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PLANS

1.5.1 As required by FAR 52.236-13, the Contractor shall submit a Site Specific Safety and Health Plan for the overall contract performance. The plan shall address the Contractor’s policy and procedures for ensuring safe performance of the contract, including recurring meetings, training, and inspections.

1.5.1.1 A copy of the approved Site Specific Safety and Health Plan shall be kept on the job site and be readily accessible to all employees. The Site Specific Safety and Health Plan shall contain at a minimum:

Name of the Contractor’s on-site responsible person for occupational safety and health.

Schedule of meetings, inspections and training.

Training records and certifications: Describe the contractor’s system of record keeping, including procedures for updates and review.

List of local emergency medical, fire and rescue telephone numbers.

HAZCOM program description: The Contractor shall have a written Hazard Communication Program complying with 29 CFR 1910.120 Description of MSDS documentation procedures. All chemicals shall be labeled or have appropriate warning affixed. An MSDS shall be maintained and readily available at the job site for all chemicals. All employees shall receive training on the hazards of associated chemicals, and in the information contained in an MSDS.

List of PPE, safety devices, processes and equipment employed by the contractor at the work site – which applies to all work and locations on the Coast Guard facility, regardless of Task Order specific requirements.

1.5.2 For each Task Order; the contractor shall submit a Task Order specific Safety and Health plan which references the overall Site specific Health and Safety Plan. The Task Order specific plan shall identify specific hazards to be encountered on the Task Order, along with appropriate specific risk management techniques.

1.5.2.1 Present in a tabular format; itemizing the work activity performed, who performs it, what specific worker training or certifications (if any) may be required, and what PPE or other precautions are required for the specific work activity.

1.5.2.2 The Task Order specific plan shall be approved by the on-site Safety and Environmental Health Manager prior to submission.

PRODUCTS - NOT USED

EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 Consult and comply with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, 18 AAC 61 Article 11, and with the requirements as stipulated herein.

3.1.2 The contractor shall maintain their Safety and Health plan(s) and training records, in the job trailer, and have it available for inspection during all business hours.

3.2 RESPONSIBLE PERSON: The Project Manager shall be responsible for enforcing the occupational safety and health standards as required in this section.

3.3. HOUSEKEEPING

3.3.1 At the end of the work day, the Contractor shall remove all dirt, debris, trash, and excess material from the job site. The standard for this daily clean up is that the area will be broom/vacuum clean, no liquids will be left standing on floors, and items which will not be further used for the work will be removed from the work area. The goal behind this requirement are to remove fire hazards, to improve access within the job site for routine and emergency movement of personnel, and to preserve the material condition of the site.

3.3.2 Dust Control: Keep dust down at all times, including non-working hours, weekends, and holidays. No dry power brooming is permitted. Instead, use vacuuming, wet mopping, wet sweeping, or wet power brooming. Air blowing is permitted only for cleaning non-particulate debris, such as steel reinforcing bars. No abrasive blasting is permitted unless dust is confined.

3.4 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE):

3.4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining all required PPE for employees as required in applicable regulations.

3.4.2 Safety Vests: All exterior workers at night and all flaggers or persons directing traffic, and persons working around mobile equipment shall wear approved safety vests with reflective material.

3.4.3 Scaffolding: Provide safe scaffolding for worker use, and provide temporary protective covers for Coast Guard building occupants when overhead work creates a hazard.

3.5 EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE:

3.5.1 Coast Guard Kodiak emergency responders may be the first responder to on-base incidents; however, the primary responsibility and response for contractor personnel lies with the contractor and community resources. The Contractor may be required to reimburse the Government at an established rate for non-beneficiaries in accordance with Coast Guard Regulations.

3.6 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

3.6.1 General: Comply with local fire protection ordinances and regulations. The Contractor shall have a means by which to immediately contact the local fire/rescue department.

3.6.2 Notice: Inform the USCG Kodiak Fire Department of the location and amount of flammable or combustible materials being stored in excess of 100 gallons and/or 1,000 pounds.

3.7 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT): Ensure all HAZMAT kept on site have proper labels or placards in accordance with 49 CFR 172. An MSDS for every hazardous material shall be placed in the Job Trailer file prior to bringing the material on site.

3.7.1 The Contractor shall ensure all hazardous material (paints, solvents, etc.), used in, on or around the facility are stored in flammable storage lockers with secondary containment to prevent a release of the hazardous material to the environment. No hazardous material shall be outside of secondary containment.

3.7.2 The Contractor shall ensure paints, solvents, etc., used in, on or around the facility are used in a manner which prevents personnel exposure to concentrations of vapors exceeding Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs), or Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) for chemicals for which PELs are not listed in OSHA standards.

3.7.3 The Contractor is responsible for containment, clean up, and disposal of any fluid spilled during the execution of this work (including spills resulting from mishandling, disassembly & piping removal).

3.8 ABRASIVE GRIT: The Contractor shall control abrasive blast grit sufficiently to prevent exposure to personnel at or greater than Permissible Exposure Limits (as defined by OSHA). Ensure abrasive blast grit does not contain free silica. Contractor shall control abrasive blast grit to prevent discharge into water.

3.9 Burning: On-site burning is prohibited.

3.10 EXPLOSIVES: The on-site storage of explosives or blasting agents is prohibited.

3.11 EXTREME TEMPERATURES: Do no subject workers to an ambient temperature of 120F or higher nor to an equivalent wind chill temperature of -25F or lower.

3.12 ILLUMINATION: Provide a minimum of five (5) foot candles of illumination for all construction areas where work is being performed.

3.13 SANITATION: Provide a sufficient number of toilet facilities for the job site. Potable water shall be readily accessible to all employees. Adequate washing facilities shall be provided if any worker is involved with the use, transportation or handling of chemicals.

3.14 ELECTRICAL SAFETY

3.14.1 Power Tools: All cord and plug portable tools and equipment shall be grounded or double insulated and labeled with the appropriate UL seal.

3.14.2 Extension Cords: All extension cords shall be of the three-wire ground type. Worn, frayed or cut electrical cords and cables shall not be spliced nor repaired, but instead shall be removed from service.

3.14.3 Temporary Receptacles: Provide GFCI protection for all 120-volt, single phase temporary power receptacles.

3.14.4 Overhead Lines: For all work, keep a minimum of ten (10) feet away from overhead power lines, otherwise contact the local utility and have power secured to such lines.

3.14.5 Wet Locations: Do not use electrical tools when working in wet areas, including boats, rafts, and construction floats, wet excavations, or when an energized tool can be dropped into water. Use pneumatic or battery-operated tools for these locations.

3.15 HOT WORK

3.15.1 Fire Safety: Request all hot work in writing from the Fire Department and ensure fire extinguishing methods are present at the location of hot work.

3.15.2 Welding Arc protection: Provide welding screens and warning signs for arc welding to protect passersby to a distance of 50 feet from the welding location.

3.15.3 Fire watch shall remain on site until 30 minutes have elapsed after hot work.

3.16 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY: Confined space entry requires certification by a Competent Person in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926. The Contractor shall be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the "safe" condition during the entire time work is being performed. Monitoring shall be conducted by a Competent Person. As a minimum, test/certification shall be made before each work shift or daily, whichever is more frequent, and duly recorded on all required certificates. Records shall be kept on file in the job site trailer.

3.17 LOCKOUT/TAGOUT

3.17.1 Before service or maintenance is performed on machinery on electrical equipment, the machinery or equipment must be turned off at a power distribution panel or disconnected from the energy source. The energy-isolating device must be either locked or tagged out. This requirement shall also be applicable to work on piping systems and valves. Lockouts or tagouts shall only be removed by the person installing them.

3.17.2 Some systems may require shared lock-out/tag out procedures between the contractor and facility maintenance personnel. The contractor shall coordinate with facility maintenance personnel to ensure safe working conditions.

3.18 POSTINGS: The Contractor shall conspicuously post the following information in an area that is readily accessible to all employees on the job site:

OSHA Job Safety and Health poster.

Any citation issued during an OSHA inspection of the job site.

Local emergency medical, fire, and rescue telephone numbers.

3.19 WINDS: Tie down or otherwise secure stored materials against high winds.

3.20 REPORTS

3.20.1 Injury or Illness: Within 24 hours of the occurrence of an incident causing an occupational injury or illness, the Contractor shall complete and submit Alaska Department of Labor Form 07-6101, Report of Occupational Injury or Illness. Include a copy of any such submitted report with form CM-03, Contractor’s Daily Report. Provide copies of Form 07-6101 to the KO within 24 hours of the occurrence of the injury.

3.20.2 Death or Hospitalization: If an accident involves a work-related fatality or hospitalization of three (3) or more employees, notify the nearest federal and state OSHA area offices by telephone within eight hours and immediately inform the KO.

3.21 VIOLATIONS: Failure to report, or discouraging employees from reporting occupation injuries or illnesses shall be construed as a blatant disregard for the requirements of this section and may constitute a default condition as determined by the KO. The KO may require the Contractor to report any violation of occupational safety and health regulations to the appropriate federal and/or state agencies.

SECTION 01120

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS

1.1.1 The Contractor shall maintain environmental protection during the life of the Contract to control pollution or to correct conditions that develop during performance. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state, local, and U.S. Coast Guard regulations, statutes, ordinances, policies, standard operating procedures, best management practices, and instructions pertaining to water, air, land, and noise pollution.

1.1.2 The U.S. Coast Guard will make available the document entitled “Contractor’s Environmental Guide, ISC Kodiak Complex”. Failure of the contractor to review the referenced Contractor Guide will not be cause for successful bidder to make a claim or request a change order to the contract due to environmental compliance issues pertaining to the current project based on the Contractor Guide requirements.

1.1.3 This Section includes the general requirements of the Contractor regarding compliance with federal and state regulations pertaining to environmental requirements during construction on Coast Guard facilities. It is not the intent of this Section to provide an all inclusive list of requirements. The contractor is obligated independent of this contract, to conform to federal and state requirements. Where a conflict exists between federal or state requirements and these specifications, or, the Task Order, notify the COTR.

1.1.4 This section also defines plans and identifies specific requirements related to performance of the work.

1.1.5 Additional environmental requirements may be specified in each task order.

1.1 REFERENCES:

1.1.1 The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

16 CFR 1303, Ban of Lead-Containing Paint and Certain Consumer Products Bearing Lead-Containing Paint

33 CFR 154, Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous Materials in Bulk

40 CFR 61, National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

40 CFR 112, Oil Pollution Prevention

40 CFR 204, Noise Emission Standards for Construction Equipment

40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 262, Standards Applicable to Generators of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 263, Standards Applicable to Transporters of Hazardous Waste

40 CFR 300, National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan

40 CFR 761, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions

State of Alaska Regulations:

Section 18, Alaska Administrative Code (AAC)

Title 46, Alaska Statute

U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations:

29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Regulations:

49 CFR 100-199, Hazardous Materials Transportation, Handling, and Storage Regulations

COMDTINST M6260.16 A, U.S. Coast Guard Asbestos Exposure Control Manual (May 94)

COMDTINST M10360.3B, Coast Guard Coatings and Color Manual (Jun 01)

COMDTINST M6260.21B, Hazard Communications For Work Place Materials

COMDTINST M16478.1B, Hazardous Waste Management Manual

COMDTINST M16478.2, Procurement, Handling and Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls

Reference Statutes: The statutes listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

Clean Air Act (CAA) (42 U.S.C. 7401 to 7671(q))

Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 to 1387)

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) (42 U.S.C. 9601 to 9675)

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) (7 U.S.C. 136 to 136(y))

Noise Control Act (NCA) (42 U.S.C. 4901 to 4918)

Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (42 U.S.C. 4851 to 4852)

Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) (15 U.S.C. 2601 to 2692)

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) (33 USC 1342)

Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) (42 U.S.C. 6901 to 6991(i))

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.4.1 Comprehensive Environmental Compliance Plan:

1.4.1.1 Submit a Comprehensive Environmental Compliance Plan addressing the following described elements. Plan shall demonstrate the contractor’s general understanding of Coast Guard processes and procedures, included in this Section (Section C), the Kodiak Contractor Environmental Guide and the Kodiak Standard Specifications.

Submit per the requirements of Section 01210, Preconstruction Conference. This submittal applies to the basic contract and, therefore consequently applies to all task orders awarded under the contract. Submit prior to the preconstruction conference. The approved plan shall be kept on site. Additional Task Order specific submittals may be defined in each task order.

1.4.1.2 Elements include:

a. Identify responsible parties, competent persons, the person responsible for enacting the Emergency Response Plan, and lines of authority with the contractor’s organization.

Provide the telephone number of local police, fire department, or other public safety officials, and the telephone numbers of local ADEC and U.S. Coast Guard offices.

b. Describe coordination with Coast Guard Kodiak Environmental staff for establishment and control of Waste accumulation area(s).

c. Provide flowcharts which graphically show steps from waste generation to final disposal or handoff for specific waste streams. Include charts for; general construction debris, asbestos containing materials, hazardous waste, recyclable materials (metals, cardboard, plastics, etc), contaminated soils, concrete and asphalt waste.

Identify which waste streams are handled by the general contractor and those typically handled by specialty subcontractors.

Include business names, physical addresses, and telephone numbers of participating entities, including the municipal solid waste landfill.

d. Emergency Spill Response Plan: The Contractor shall have a written Emergency Response Plan in the event of a release or discharge of oil, hazardous substance, hazardous material, pollutant, or marine pollutant to the environment. Plan shall include the contractor’s notification policies, procedures for response and clean up, and describe pre-staged equipment the contractor owns and maintains on site.

Note, if applicable: Transfers of any amount of "oil", as defined by 33 CFR 154.105, between a vessel and the Contractor's dock or other facility or a mobile tank facility, subcontracted or otherwise arranged by the Contractor, are subject to the oil spill response plan requirements of 33 CFR 154.1010 et seq.