Revised_SOW_Relocation_of_Box_Culverts.pdf

Scope of Work for Box Culvert Relocation International Boundary & Water Commission - United States Section

Located Within the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Hidalgo County, Texas

A. Background

Previously, the USIBWC procured 150 pre-cast box culverts. The box culverts are currently in storage at the material manufacturer’s storage yard, and are currently awaiting transportation to a designated USIBWC storage yard.

B. General Work Description:

The Contractor shall be responsible for loading, transportation, unloading and placing of the Box Culverts, from the materials supplier’s yard, to the USIBWC storage location (locations indicated below).

1. Supply manpower, vehicles, equipment and plan to safely load, transport the Box Culverts from the supplier’s storage yard located at:

Material Supplier: CAPA Texas Street Address: 7301 W. Expressway 83 City, State, Zip Mission, Texas 78572 Phone: 956-432-0600 (POC: Dorian Madrigal)

Material Supplier Yard is located along 3 Mile Road, 1,800 feet west of Tom Gill Road at: Latitude: 26°16'43.86"N Longitude: 98°26'45.23"W.

An aerial map of the location is provided as Attachment “A” of this scope of work.

2. Supply manpower, vehicles, equipment and plan to safely unload and place the Box Culverts to the USIBWC Storage Yard located at:

Storage Yard: Adjacent to USIBWC Anzalduas Dam Street Address: Anzalduas Dam Road City, State, Zip: Mission, Texas 78572 Phone: 956-585-1221 (POC: Francisco Martinez)

USIBWC Storage Yard at Anzalduas Dam (in Mission, Texas)) where the Box Culverts will be relocated is at Latitude: 26°13'77.65"N Longitude: 98°33'52.26"W.

An aerial map of the location is provided as Attachment “B” and Attachment “C” of this scope of work.

The proposed Scope of Work for the Box Culverts consists of:

1. Catalog / Inventory the Box Culverts that were purchased by USIBWC at the Materials

Manufacturers Storage Yard.

2. Assign an identification number to each Box Culver

3. Create tracking spreadsheet with each box Culvert ID.

4. Relocation of the Box Culverts to designated USIBWC storage yard.

5. Prevention of Physical Damage to Box Culverts during transport.

6. Unloading and placing of Box Culverts at designate USIBWC storage yard.

7. Preparation of Box Culverts for long term storage.

Type of Box Culvert

Amount Height (Ft) Width (Ft) Length (Ft) Ground Contact Area For

One Box (Square Feet)

Total Ground Contact Area For

Each Group of Boxes (Square Feet)

Box Culvert with Exposed Steel and Good Bell End 6 8.4 8.4 7.25 60.90 365.40 Regular Box Culvert (Does not have Tongue or Bell End) 54 8.4 8.4 8.37 70.31 3,796.63

Box Culvert with Exposed Steel and Good Tongue End 6 8.4 8.4 7.17 60.23 361.37

Box Culvert with Exposed Steel and Good Bell End 6 8.4 8.4 7.34 61.66 369.94

Box Culvert with Exposed Steel and Good Tongue End 72 8.4 8.4 8.37 70.31 5,062.18

Box Culvert with Exposed Steel and Good Bell End 6 8.4 8.4 3.34 28.06 168.34

C. Tracking of Box Culverts

The Contractor shall catalog / inventory the Box Culverts based on the existing identification markings the Culverts have which contain:

1. Name of the manufacturer

2. Date of manufacture

3. Box size

4. Minimum and maximum fill heights

5. Match marks for proper installation

The Contractor shall mark each box with an identifying number, in waterproof paint, for transport and storage purposes. The dimensions and placement location of the number shall be approved through the Contracting Officers Representative. This identification number is also required to be tracked on the Box Culvert Inventory Sheet. The Contractor shall provide an inventory of the stored box culverts to the USIBWC within fourteen (14) calendar days of award of contract and prior to transporting any of the boxes from the manufacturer’s yard.

“Load tickets” will be used for recording the movement of the Box Culverts. Each ticket will contain the Box Culvert Identification Number, Box Size, and Date of Manufacture. Load tickets will be created by the Contractor and the Contractors vehicle operator will be given said ticket prior to departure from the loading site. The Contractor will keep one copy of the ticket for their records, and shall give two copies to the vehicle operator. Upon arrival at the USIBWC storage site, the vehicle operator will give one copy to the USIBWC storage site representative and retain one copy signed by the USIBWC storage site representative confirming receipt.

The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the materials suppliers’ site representative for Box Culvert Relocation efforts.

The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the USIBWC onsite representative at the USIBWC Storage area on the limits of the storage area as shown on Attachment “C” of this Scope of Work.

D. Relocation of Box Culverts

The Contractor is responsible for providing all necessary equipment for loading of the Box Culverts at their current location, transport of the Box Culverts, and unloading of the Box Culverts at the USIBWC storage yard. The Contractor is responsible for verifying haul distances, both storage area site conditions and box culvert conditions prior to bidding this contract.

The following table contains an inventory of the Box Culverts with their corresponding dimensions.

Table 1: Box Culvert Dimensions

The Box Culverts have 4 lifting holes which are of sufficient size for adequate lifting devices based on the size and weight of the box section. The Contractor shall handle, transport, and unload the precast box culverts in a manner that prevents chipping, cracks, fractures, and excessive bending stress. The Contractor shall place the Box Culverts on a level surface once they are unloaded at the USIBWC storage yard.

The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work, using skillful labor and proper equipment for all tasks. Safety of the Contractor’s personnel and equipment is the responsibility of the Contractor.

Additionally, the Contractor shall pay for all materials, personnel, taxes, and fees necessary to perform the Box Culvert relocation scope of work under the terms of this contract.

E. Safety

The Contractor shall obtain all permits necessary to complete the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining what permits are necessary to perform under the contract. Copies of all permits shall be submitted to the Contracting Officers Representative for subsequent approval. All work shall be accomplished in a safe manner and in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and per all applicable regulations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards and 29 CFR 1926, Construction Standards.

The USACE EM 385-1-1 can be obtained from http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/EM_385-1-1_languages/EM_385-1-1_English_2008/toc.html or procured by the Contractor from the US Government Printing Office, Superintendent of Documents, PO Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250 7954. Limited copies may be obtained from your local USACE office.

The OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 can be accessed at http://www.osha.gov/ or http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/.

The Contractor shall notify the COR within four (4) hours of any accident meeting the definition of OSHA recordable occupational injury of illness, any accident where property or equipment has sustained greater than one hundred dollars ($100) in damage, or any accident in which an employee receives medical care.

The Contractor shall be responsible for taking corrective action in response to any notices of violations issued as a result of the Contractors or any subcontractors’ actions or operations during the performance of this contract. Corrections for any such violations shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

F. Equipment / Personnel

All trucks and other equipment must be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local rules and regulations. Any truck used to haul Box Culverts must be capable of transporting the Box Culverts to the USIBWC storage yard. Trucks or equipment which are designated for use under this contract shall not be used for any other work during the working hours of this contract.

The Contractor shall provide to the COR within seven (7) days after award of contract copies of the valid State of Texas CDL / CDL’s for the haul truck drivers that will be transporting the box culverts.

The Contractor shall provide certifications to the COR within seven (7) days after award of contract copies of personnel certifications showing said personnel are certified to operate the equipment that will be used for loading / unloading of the box culverts.

The Contractor shall not solicit work from private citizens or others to be performed in the designated work area during the period of this contract. Under no circumstances will the Contractor haul materials for others with the items to be hauled under this contract.

The Contractor shall provide trucks / equipment that are free of fluid leaks. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in revocation of the equipment’s use for this task. The Contractor must comply with the requirements on Attachment “D” of this scope of work if they plan on using a crane.

The Following table provides approximate storage / weight information for each box culvert.

Table 2: Box Culvert Storage / Weight Information

The Contractor shall assure their trucks / equipment is rated to handle the weight of the Box Culverts during loading, transport, and unloading.

The Contractor shall comply with all Local, State, and Federal Hauling Regulations regarding weight limits. Texas Department of Transportation Weight Limit Guidelines are listed on the link below:

http://txdmv.gov/motor-carriers/oversize-overweight-permits/texas-size-weight-limits

G. Damages

The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages caused that are related to performance under this Scope of Work to property of the USIBWC or CAPA Texas. The Contractor shall restore damaged property to a condition equal to or better than prior to such damage.

H. Period of Performance and Payment

1. The duration of the Box Culvert Relocation is 45 Calendar days.

2. The Contractor is notified this is a lump sum contract.

3. The Contractor is to provide a schedule of values regarding payment for Box Culvert delivery Seven (7) Days after award of contract to the Contracting Officer for review / approval.

4. Invoices shall be submitted to invoices@ibwc.gov with a copy to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative.

F. Synopsis of Bid Items

1. The Contractor shall bid this Scope of Work as:

CLIN DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT CLIN

1 Relocation of Box Culverts LS

TOTAL

Contract line items shall include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes as well as all overhead, G&A, related expenses, and labor burden.

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

Total Amount of Box Culverts: 150.00

Total Storage Surface Area for 150 Box Culverts (Square

Feet):

10,123.85

Recommended Spacing of Box Culverts (Linear Feet): 1.50

Total Storage Surface Area for 150 Box Culverts Including

Spacing (Square Feet):

10,348.85

Approximate Weight of each Box Culvert (Pounds): Per Teri

Puente , CAPA Concrete Plant Manager (956)‐580‐2502 25,000.00

Approximate Weight of each Box Culvert (Short Tons): Per

Teri Puente , CAPA Concrete Plant Manager (956)‐580‐2502 12.50

Total Approximate Weight of All Box Culvert (Pounds): 3,750,000.00

Total Approximate Weight of All Box Culvert (Short Tons): 1,875.00

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1.12 CRANES

A. Before any crane or hoisting equipment is initially installed or placed on the project site, it shall be inspected, tested, and certified in writing by a competent person to be in full compliance with the manufacturer's recommendations and the requirements of EM 385- 1-1.

(1) Inspections shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1, ASME standards, OSHA, and the manufacturer's recommendations. IBWC Form 164C, Safety Inspection for Cranes, shall be used to document the inspections.

(2) The Contractor shall provide the COR a minimum of twenty four (24) hour notice prior to equipment entering the site so that equipment inspections can be witnessed by the Government.

(3) Copies of all crane inspections shall be provided to the COR within twenty four (24) hours of the inspection. The inspections can be included with the Contractor's daily report.

B. The use of any electronic equipment for entertainment purposes is prohibited while operating a crane.

C. Cranes and hoisting equipment shall be operated by only designated qualified personnel.

(1) Crane operators must have a current certification by an accredited crane operator testing organization or be licensed/recognized by a state or local government.

a. No crane operator certification or license will be accepted if it is more than five (5) years old.

(2) Crane operators must provide documentation that they are physically qualified to operate the equipment.

(3) Proof of personnel qualification shall be provided by the Contractor.

D. Cranes shall be load tested per EM 385-1-1 prior to lifting sheet piling.

(1) Load tests shall be documented by the SHHO and included in the Contractor's daily report.

(2) The COR shall be notified at least twenty four (24) hours prior to the load test.

E. Slings, Chains, and Lifting Accessories

(1) Never exceed the safe working load of slings, chains, accessories, and other lifting equipment.

(2) Inspect lifting equipment, slings, chains, and accessories before each shift. (3)

Immediately remove defective equipment.

(4) Routinely inspect chain, wire rope, fiber, synthetic webbing, and sling hooks.

Remove from service if any are deformed, damaged, or otherwise do not meet inspection criteria and are not safe for use. Cut up and discard slings removed from service due to defects or plainly mark them as being unfit for load-bearing service.

Do not repair cracked, broken, or bent end attachments. Replace them.

(5) Appropriately protect slings from sharp, rough, or square corners to prevent damage to the strands, wires, or links. Properly store slings when not in use to protect them from damage.

(6) Alloy Steel Chains

a. Durable identification tags must be permanently affixed to welded alloy steel chain slings. The tags must state the size, grade, rated load, and sling manufacturer.

Tags for multi-leg slings must also identify the angle the load rating is based on, the reach, and the number of legs.

b. Remove from service any alloy steel chain assemblies with deformed master or coupling links or cracked hooks or attachments.

(7) Wire Rope Slings

a. Develop and use a system to identify individual slings that include at least the manufacturer and safe working load. If the wire rope sling no longer has an original identification tag, first determine the construction of the sling, then use the applicable capacity chart to find the safe working load.

b. Inspect slings periodically and remove them from service if one or more of the following conditions are present:

1. Six randomly distributed broken wires in one rope lay, or three broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.

2. Wear or scraping on one-third the original diameter of outside individual wires.

3. Kinking, crushing, bird caging, or any other damage resulting in distortion of the rope structure.

4. Evidence of heat damage.

5. Cracked, deformed, or worn end attachments.

6. Corrosion of the rope or end attachments.

(8) Synthetic Fiber Rope

a. Each sling must be marked to show the manufacturer, code or stock number, rated load for the various types of hitches used, type of material, and date of manufacture.

b. Inspect slings and remove them from service if one or more of the following conditions are present:

1. Slings shortened with knots, bolts, or other non-compliance confirmed methods.

2. Damaged slings.

3. Rope less than ½ inch in diameter.

4. Slings subjected to a sustained load equal to the rated capacity for more than 3 days.

5. Slings made from old rope.

6. Slings subjected to chemical environments, unless permitted by the rope manufacturer.

(9) Synthetic Webbing Slings

a. Synthetic webbing slings must be marked or coded with the manufacturer's name, code or stock number, type of material, and the rated capacity for the type of hitches used.

b. Immediately remove synthetic webbing slings from service if one or more of the following visible defects is present:

1. Acid or caustic burns.

2. Melting or charring of any part of the surface.

3. Snags, punctures, tears, or cuts.

4. Broken or worn stitches.

5. Wear or elongation exceeding the amount recommended by the manufacturer.

6. Distortion of fittings.

7. End of service life.

(10) Synthetic Roundslings

a. Each roundsling must be tagged to show the manufacturer's identification, code or stock number, type of material in the core and cover (if different), and the rated capacity for the type of hitches used.

b. Immediately remove roundslings from service if any of the following conditions are present:

1. Acid or caustic burns.

2. Melting or charring of any part of the sling surface.

3. Snags, punctures, tears, or cuts.

4. Broken or worn stitches.

5. Distortion of fittings.

6. Appearance of wear indicators.

7. End of service life.

(11) Accessories The rated capacity of hooks, rings, links, or other attachments used with alloy steel chains must at least equal that of the chains. Do not use job-made hooks, links, or makeshift fasteners made from bolts or rods. A professional engineer must design and certify use of any job-fabricated rigging hardware and test it at twice the rated safe working load or in accordance with applicable standards.

a. Remove shackles from service if they are bent, distorted, or worn in the crown or pin by more than 10 percent of their original diameter.

b. Inspect hooks frequently and remove them from service if they are cracked, severely corroded, have been opened more than 15 percent of the normal throat opening measured at the narrowest point, or twisted more than 10 degrees from the plane of the unbent hook.

(12) The Rigging Manual published by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, 21 Voyager Court South, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada M9W 5M7 shall be used to determine if rigging practices are safe and conform to industry practices.

F. Personnel shall never be under a suspended load.

G. Submittals.

(1) Crane Operator Qualifications.

(2) Crane Inspection Records.

(3) Crane Load Testing Records