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This is a specifications document (Amendment 0006) for the design-bid-build contract to construct a Weapons Magazine and Ordnance Operations Facility at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. The solicitation (N4008526R0004) is issued by the Department of the Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command and requires contractors to design and build a facility that will support weapons magazine and ordnance operations for submarine base functions.
The specifications establish technical requirements for the facility construction, including structural, mechanical, electrical, and safety systems necessary for weapons storage and ordnance handling operations. As a design-bid-build procurement, contractors must submit design proposals that comply with the detailed specifications outlined in this amendment and previous amendments (0001 through 0004). The facility must meet applicable federal, state, and local building codes, as well as Navy-specific security and operational requirements for weapons storage facilities. Interested contractors should review all amendments and related attachments to understand the complete technical requirements and project scope before preparing their proposals.
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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 01 15 02/11, CHG 1: 08/14 LIST OF DRAWINGS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 14 00 11/22 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 20 00 11/20, CHG 2: 08/21 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
01 30 00 11/20, CHG 2: 05/22 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 30 02.00 22 07/22 DESIGN, PROCUREMENT, AND INSTALLATION
OF AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT
01 31 23.13 20 05/17, CHG 7: 11/21 ELECTRONIC CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY
SUPPORT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
01 32 17.00 20 05/18, CHG 3: 08/20 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES
(NAS)
01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 33 29 02/21 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND
REPORTING
01 35 26 11/20, CHG 3: 02/22 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 45 00.00 20 11/11, CHG 8: 02/21 QUALITY CONTROL
01 45 25 02/20 QUALITY ASSURANCE FIELD INSPECTION
01 45 35 11/20 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
01 45 36 06/23 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS - EARTH COVERED
MAGAZINES
01 50 00 11/20, CHG 2: 08/22 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND
CONTROLS
01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
01 58 00 08/19, CHG 5: 08/22 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL
01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 08/15, CHG 2: 08/21 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 78 24.00 20 02/15, CHG 3: 08/21 FACILITY ELECTRONIC OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE SUPPORT INFORMATION (eOMSI)
01 78 30.00 22 01/23 GIS DATA DELIVERABLES
01 91 00.15 22 03/23 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 08/22 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION
02 65 00 11/22 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
02 81 00 11/18 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
02 82 00 11/18, CHG 1: 11/19 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION
02 83 00 11/18 LEAD REMEDIATION
02 84 16 11/22 HANDLING OF LIGHTING BALLASTS AND
LAMPS CONTAINING PCBs AND MERCURY
02 84 33 11/22 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS (PCBs)
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
03 30 00 02/19, CHG 4: 08/22 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
03 70 00 02/10, CHG 2: 08/20 MASS CONCRETE
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
P-1102 Weapons Magazine & Ordnance Operations Facility 1667770 27 April 2026
DIVISION 04 - MASONRY
04 20 00 11/15, CHG 2: 05/19 UNIT MASONRY
DIVISION 05 - METALS
05 05 20 05/22 POST-INSTALLED CONCRETE AND MASONRY
ANCHORS
05 12 00 08/18, CHG 2: 05/21 STRUCTURAL STEEL
05 21 00 05/15, CHG 1: 08/18 STEEL JOIST FRAMING
05 30 00 05/15, CHG 2: 08/18 STEEL DECKS
05 50 13 05/17, CHG 1: 08/18 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS
05 51 33 02/16, CHG 2: 02/18 METAL LADDERS
05 52 00 02/18, CHG 1: 02/20 METAL RAILINGS
DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 08/16, CHG 2: 11/18 ROUGH CARPENTRY
06 41 16.00 10 08/10, CHG 1: 11/18 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL
CABINETS
06 61 16 08/20 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 05 23 08/19 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
FOR AIR TIGHTNESS
07 11 13 08/11, CHG 1: 05/17 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING
07 13 53 02/16, CHG 1: 08/17 ELASTOMERIC SHEET WATERPROOFING
07 14 00 02/12, CHG 2: 02/18 FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING
07 21 13 02/16, CHG 2: 08/20 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION
07 21 16 11/11, CHG 4: 08/18 MINERAL FIBER BLANKET INSULATION
07 22 00 02/16, CHG 3: 11/18 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION
07 27 10.00 10 08/19, CHG 1: 02/20 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
07 27 19.01 05/17, CHG 2: 08/20 SELF-ADHERING AIR BARRIERS
07 27 26 05/17, CHG 2: 08/20 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS
07 54 23 05/20 THERMOPLASTIC-POLYOLEFIN (TPO) ROOFING
07 60 00 05/17, CHG 2: 11/18 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL
07 84 00 05/10, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRESTOPPING
07 92 00 08/16, CHG 3: 11/18 JOINT SEALANTS
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 08/20 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES
08 11 16 05/17, CHG 2: 11/18 ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES
08 31 00 05/17, CHG 1: 08/18 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS
08 34 59 08/08, CHG 1: 11/12 VAULT DOORS AND DAY GATES
08 34 73 11/19, CHG 1: 02/21 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES
08 39 55.00 20 11/24 NAVY STANDARD EARTH-COVERED MAGAZINE
DOORS
08 41 13 08/18, CHG 1: 08/18 ALUMINUM-FRAMED ENTRANCES AND
STOREFRONTS
08 71 00 02/16 DOOR HARDWARE
08 81 00 05/19 GLAZING
08 91 00 08/20 METAL WALL LOUVERS
08 95 00 08/09 BLAST RESISTANCE
DIVISION 09 - FINISHES
09 22 00 02/10, CHG 2: 08/18 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
09 29 00 08/16, CHG 4: 02/20 GYPSUM BOARD
09 30 10 08/20 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING
09 51 00 08/20 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
09 65 00 08/10, CHG 3: 08/18 RESILIENT FLOORING
09 68 00 11/17, CHG 2: 08/20 CARPETING
09 90 00 02/21 PAINTS AND COATINGS
09 97 13.27 02/21, CHG 1: 08/22 HIGH PERFORMANCE COATING FOR STEEL
STRUCTURES
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
10 14 00.10 08/17, CHG 1: 11/18 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
10 14 00.20 08/20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE
10 14 53 02/15, CHG 1: 05/17 TRAFFIC SIGNAGE
10 21 13 08/20 TOILET COMPARTMENTS
10 26 00 08/20 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION
10 28 13 08/20 TOILET ACCESSORIES
10 44 16 11/19 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10 51 13 05/11 METAL LOCKERS
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
12 00 01.00 20 02/23 FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
(FF&E) PACKAGE
12 21 00 08/17, CHG 2: 11/18 WINDOW BLINDS
12 93 00 08/17, CHG 1: 08/18 SITE FURNISHINGS
DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
13 48 73 05/22 BRACING FOR MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 13 13 08/20 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE
PROTECTION
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
22 00 00 11/15, CHG 4: 05/21 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 03 00.00 20 08/10, CHG 3: 08/18 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
23 05 48.19 05/18, CHG 2: 08/20 BRACING FOR HVAC
23 05 93 11/15 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR
HVAC
23 07 00 02/13, CHG 7: 05/20 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS
23 09 00 02/19, CHG 3: 05/21 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
23 09 13 11/15, CHG 2: 05/21 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES
FOR HVAC
23 09 23.02 02/19, CHG 1: 02/20 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC
AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS
23 23 00 08/21 REFRIGERANT PIPING
23 30 00 05/20, CHG 1: 02/22 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION
23 81 00 05/18, CHG 1: 02/21 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT
23 83 00.00 20 04/06 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
25 05 11.23 05/21 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL SYSTEMS UTILITY MONITORING AND
CONTROL SYSTEM (UMCS)
25 05 11.28 11/17 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND
SECURITY INCLUDING CCTV, ACCESS
CONTROL SYSTEMS, AND INTRUSION
DETECTION SYSTEMS
25 08 10 05/21 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
TESTING
25 10 10 02/19, CHG 1: 05/21 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
(UMCS) FRONT END AND INTEGRATION
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 05 26.00 40 08/19 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL
SYSTEMS
26 08 00 11/22 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING
26 12 19.10 05/19, CHG 1: 11/19 THREE-PHASE, LIQUID-FILLED PAD-MOUNTED
TRANSFORMERS
26 13 00 05/21, CHG 1: 05/22 SF6/HIGH-FIREPOINT FLUIDS INSULATED
PAD-MOUNTED SWITCHGEAR
26 20 00 08/19, CHG 3: 11/21 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 24 13 08/21 SWITCHBOARDS
26 27 14.00 20 02/21, CHG 1: 05/21 ELECTRICITY METERING
26 28 01.00 10 08/21 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION
26 29 23 02/20, CHG 1: 05/21 ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVE (ASD) SYSTEMS
UNDER 600 VOLTS
26 32 15.00 05/20 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY
15-2500 KW, WITH AUXILIARIES
26 36 23 05/20, CHG 1: 08/21 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES AND
BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH
26 41 00 11/13 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
26 51 00 05/20, CHG 2: 11/21 INTERIOR LIGHTING
26 56 00 08/21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS
27 10 00 08/11 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING
SYSTEM
27 13 23.00 40 11/14 COMMUNICATIONS OPTICAL BACKBONE CABLING
27 41 00 11/21 AUDIO-VISUAL SYSTEMS
27 51 16 05/20, CHG 1: 05/22 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS
DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 08 10 08/23 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE
TESTING
28 10 05 05/16 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ESS)
28 31 76 08/20 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM AND MASS
NOTIFICATION SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 00 00 08/08, CHG 2: 02/21 EARTHWORK
31 05 19.13 02/21 GEOTEXTILES FOR EARTHWORK
31 11 00 11/18 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
31 21 13 11/18 RADON MITIGATION
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
31 23 06.00 02/21, CHG 1: 11/21 BLASTING - SURFACE
31 31 16.13 08/22 CHEMICAL TERMITE CONTROL
31 66 13 02/19 RIGID INCLUSIONS
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 33 08/17 LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT
32 11 20 05/22 BASE COURSE FOR RIGID AND SUBBASE FOR
FLEXIBLE PAVING
32 11 23.23 08/22 BASE COURSE DRAINAGE AND SEPARATION
LAYERS
32 12 13 05/17 BITUMINOUS TACK AND PRIME COATS
32 12 16.16 11/20 ROAD-MIX ASPHALT PAVING
32 13 13.06 05/20 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR
ROADS AND SITE FACILITIES
32 13 73.19 11/19 COMPRESSION CONCRETE PAVING JOINT
SEALANT
32 15 00 05/17 AGGREGATE SURFACING
32 16 19 05/18 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS
32 17 23 08/16, CHG 5: 11/18 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
32 31 13.53 11/21 HIGH-SECURITY FENCES (CHAIN LINK) AND
GATES
32 92 19 08/17, CHG 1: 08/21 SEEDING
32 93 00 08/17, CHG 1: 08/21 EXTERIOR PLANTS
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 11 00 02/18, CHG 1: 02/22 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING
33 30 00 05/18 SANITARY SEWERAGE
33 40 00 11/21 STORMWATER UTILITIES
33 46 13 05/20 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
33 46 16 05/18 SUBDRAINAGE PIPING
33 71 01 05/19, CHG 1: 11/19 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
33 71 02 08/21 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
33 82 00 04/06 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)
DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT
41 22 13.14 11/19, CHG 1: 02/21 BRIDGE CRANES, OVERHEAD ELECTRIC, TOP
RUNNING
41 22 13.15 11/22 BRIDGE CRANES, OVERHEAD ELECTRIC,
UNDER RUNNING TROLLEY
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ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
11/20, CHG 2: 05/22
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
EM 385-1-1 (2024) Safety -- Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
View Location Map
Progress and Completion Pictures
1.3 VIEW LOCATION MAP
Submit, prior to or with the first digital photograph submittals, a sketch or drawing indicating the required photographic locations. Update as required if the locations are moved.
1.4 PROGRESS AND COMPLETION PICTURES
Photographically document site conditions prior to start of construction operations. Include aerial photographs. Provide monthly, and within one month of the completion of work, digital photographs, 1600x1200x24 bit true color minimum resolution in JPEG file format showing the sequence and progress of work. Take a minimum of 20 digital photographs each week throughout the entire project from a minimum of ten different viewpoints selected by the Contractor unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit with the monthly invoice two sets of digital photographs, each set on a separate compact disc (CD) or data versatile disc (DVD), cumulative of all photos to date. Indicate photographs demonstrating environmental procedures. Provide photographs for each month in a separate monthly directory and name each file to indicate its location on the view location sketch. Also provide the view location sketch on the CD or DVD as a digital file. Include a date designator in file names.
Photographs provided are for unrestricted use by the Government.
1.5 MINIMUM INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Provide the minimum insurance coverage required by FAR 28.307-2 Liability, SECTION 01 30 00 Page 1 during the entire period of performance under this contract. Provide other insurance coverage as required by Connecticut law.
1.6 SUPERVISION
1.6.1 Superintendent Qualifications
Provide project superintendent with a minimum of 10 years experience in construction with at least 5 of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.
1.6.2 Minimum Communication Requirements
Have at least one qualified superintendent, or competent alternate, capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language, on the job-site at all times during the performance of Contract work.In addition, if a Quality Control (QC) representative is required on the Contract, then that individual must also have fluent English communication skills.
1.6.3 Duties
The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing subcontractors and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend Red Zone meetings, partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The superintendent or qualified alternative must be on-site at all times during the performance of this contract until the work is completed and accepted.
1.6.4 Non-Compliance Actions
The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to ensure timely completion.
Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.
1.7 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING
Immediately after award , prior to commencing any work at the site, coordinate with the Contracting Officer a time and place to meet for the Preconstruction Meeting . The meeting must take place within 35 calendar days after award of the contract, but prior to commencement of any work at the site. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the administrative requirements of the Contract including but not limited to: daily reporting, invoicing, value engineering, safety, base-access, outage requests, hot work permits, schedule requirements, quality control, schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, SECTION 01 30 00 Page 2 submittals, cybersecurity, prosecution of the work, government acceptance, final inspections and contract close-out. Contractor must present and discuss their basic approach to scheduling the construction work and any required phasing.
1.7.1 Attendees
Contractor attendees must include the Project Manager, Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Quality Control Manager and major subcontractors.
1.8 FACILITY TURNOVER PLANNING MEETINGS (Red Zone Meetings)
Meet with the Government to identify strategies to ensure the project is carried to expeditious closure and turnover to the Client. Start planning the turnover process at the Pre-Construction Conference meeting with a discussion of the Red Zone process and convene at regularly scheduled NRZ Meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent of project completion.
Include the following in the facility Turnover effort:
1.8.1 Red Zone Checklist
a. Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) will provide the Contractor a copy of the Red Zone Checklist template.
b. Prior to 75 percent completion, modify the Red Zone Checklist template by adding or deleting critical activities applicable to the project and assign planned completion dates for each activity. Submit the modified Red Zone Checklist to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may request additional activities be added to the Red Zone Checklist at any time as necessary.
1.8.2 Meetings
a. Conduct regular Red Zone Meetings beginning at approximately 75 percent project completion, or three to six months prior to Beneficial Occupancy Date (BOD), whichever comes first.
b. The Contracting Officer will establish the frequency of the meetings, which is expected to increase as the project completion draws nearer.
At the beginning, Red Zone meetings may be every two weeks then increase to weekly towards the final month of the project.
c. Using the Red Zone Checklist as a Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) and basis for discussion, review upcoming critical activities and strategies to ensure work is completed on time.
d. During the Red Zone Meetings discuss with the COTR any upcoming activities that require Government involvement.
e. Maintain the Red Zone Checklist by documenting the actual completion dates as work is completed and update the Red Zone Checklist with revised planned completion dates as necessary to match progress.
Distribute copies of the current Red Zone Checklist to attendees at each Red Zone Meeting.
1.9 PARTNERING
To most effectively accomplish this Contract, the Contractor and
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Government must form a cohesive partnership with the common goal of drawing on the strength of each organization in an effort to achieve a successful project without safety mishaps, conforming to the Contract, within budget and on schedule. The partnering team must consist of personnel from both the Government and Contractor including project level and corporate level leadership positions. Key Personnel from the supported command, end user, NAVFAC, PWD, FEAD/ROICC, Contractor, key subcontractors and the Designer of Record are required to participate in the Partnering process.
1.9.1 Facilitated (Formal) Partnering
a. Within 35 calendar days after award and prior to the start of work, host a Formal Partnering session with key personnel from the project team including both Contractor and Government personnel. All costs associated with the Partnering session including the third-party independent Facilitator Consultant, meeting room and other incidental items are the responsibility of the Contractor.
b. Before the Facilitated (Formal) Partnering session, coordinate with the Facilitator all requirements for incidental items (such as audio-visual equipment, easels, flipchart paper, colored markers, note pads, pens/pencils, colored flash cards) and have these items available at the Partnering session. Provide copies of any documents required for distribution to all attendees. Participants will bear their own costs for meals, lodging and transportation associated with Partnering .
c. The Initial Partnering Session must be a duration of one day and be held at a location off base as agreed to by the Contracting Officer.
Partnering session may take place concurrently with the Pre-Construction Meeting.
d. Facilitator must be experienced in conducting corporate Partnering sessions and must be a third-party independent facilitating consultant
- not an employee of the Contractor. The Facilitator is responsible for leading all aspects of the Partnering session necessary to achieve the Partnering goal.
e. An outcome of the Partnering session must be an escalation matrix agreed upon by both the Government and Contractor, which identifies key Government and Contractor decision makers by name and anticipated decision durations.
f. Host follow-on Partnering Sessions at three- to six-month intervals or more frequently if needed and lasting generally a half day or less.
Attendees need only be those required to resolve current issues. The same Facilitator used in the Initial Partnering session must lead the follow-on sessions unless an alternative is permitted by the Contractor Officer. All costs associated with follow-on Partnering sessions are the responsibility of the Contractor.
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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
11/20, CHG 3: 02/22
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
ASME B30.3 (2020) Tower Cranes
ASME B30.5 (2021) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes
ASME B30.7 (2021) Winches
ASME B30.8 (2020) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks
ASME B30.9 (2018) Slings
ASME B30.20 (2018) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
ASME B30.22 (2016) Articulating Boom Cranes
ASME B30.23 (2016) Personnel Lifting Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings
ASME B30.26 (2015; R 2020) Rigging Hardware
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)
ASSP A10.22 (2007; R 2017) Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers’ Hoists
ASSP A10.34 (2021) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites
ASSP A10.44 (2020) Control of Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) for Construction and Demolition Operations
ASSP Z244.1 (2016) The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods
ASSP Z359.0 (2018) Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest
ASSP Z359.1 (2020) The Fall Protection Code
ASSP Z359.2 (2017) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection
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Program
ASSP Z359.3 (2019) Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards
ASSP Z359.4 (2013) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components
ASSP Z359.6 (2016) Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems
ASSP Z359.7 (2019) Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products
ASSP Z359.11 (2014) Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses
ASSP Z359.12 (2019) Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
ASSP Z359.13 (2013) Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards
ASSP Z359.14 (2014) Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems
ASSP Z359.15 (2014) Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems
ASSP Z359.16 (2016) Safety Requirements for Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems
ASSP Z359.18 (2017) Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM F855 (2019) Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment
INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)
IEEE 1048 (2016) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines
IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (NEMA)
NEMA Z535.2 (2011; R 2017) Environmental and Facility Safety Signs
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NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 10 (2022; ERTA 1 2021) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
NFPA 51B (2019; TIA 20-1) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work
NFPA 70 (2023) National Electrical Code
NFPA 70E (2021) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
NFPA 241 (2022) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
NFPA 306 (2019) Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)
TIA-222 (2018H; Add 1 2019) Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures
TIA-1019 (2012; R 2016) Standard for Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
EM 385-1-1 (2024) Safety -- Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements
U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)
29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)
29 CFR 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices
29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment
29 CFR 1915.89 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tags-Plus)
29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
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29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction
29 CFR 1926.450 Scaffolds
29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection
29 CFR 1926.552 Material Hoists, Personal Hoists, and Elevators
29 CFR 1926.553 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists
29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction
CPL 02-01-056 (2014) Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist
CPL 2.100 (1995) Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR 1910.146
1.2 DEFINITIONS
1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)
The CP is a person designated in writing, who, through training, knowledge and experience, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures with regards to such hazards.
1.2.2 Competent Person, Confined Space
The CP, Confined Space, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146 , and designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.
1.2.3 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging
The CP, Cranes and Rigging, as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, is a person meeting the competent person requirements, who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the Crane and Rigging Program, who through training, knowledge and experience in crane and rigging is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.
1.2.4 Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching
A CP, Excavation/Trenching, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and 29 CFR 1926 , who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in
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1.2.5 Competent Person, Fall Protection
The CP, Fall Protection, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and in accordance with ASSP Z359.0 , who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.
1.2.6 Competent Person, Scaffolding
The CP, Scaffolding is a person meeting the competent person requirements in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the scaffolding program. The CP for Scaffolding has enough training, knowledge and experience in scaffolding to correctly identify, evaluate and address existing and potential hazards and also has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to these hazards. CP qualifications must be documented including experience on the specific scaffolding systems/types being used, assessment of the base material that the scaffold will be erected upon, load calculations for materials and personnel, and erection and dismantling. The CP for scaffolding must have a documented minimum of 8-hours of scaffold training to include training on the specific type of scaffold being used (e.g. mast-climbing, adjustable, tubular frame), in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 22.B.02.
1.2.7 Competent Person (CP) Trainer
A competent person trainer as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, who is qualified in the training material presented, and who possesses a working knowledge of applicable technical regulations, standards, equipment and systems related to the subject matter on which they are training Competent Persons. A competent person trainer must be familiar with the typical hazards and the equipment used in the industry they are instructing. The training provided by the competent person trainer must be appropriate to that specific industry. The competent person trainer must evaluate the knowledge and skills of the competent persons as part of the training process.
1.2.8 High Risk Activities
High Risk Activities are activities that involve work at heights, crane and rigging, excavations and trenching, scaffolding, electrical work, and confined space entry.
1.2.9 High Visibility Accident
A High Visibility Accident is any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.
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1.2.10 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)
LHE is a term used to describe cranes, hoists and all other hoisting equipment (hoisting equipment means equipment, including crane, derricks, hoists and power operated equipment used with rigging to raise, lower or horizontally move a load).
1.2.11 Medical Treatment
Medical Treatment is treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even when provided by a physician or registered personnel.
1.2.12 Near Miss
A Near Miss is a mishap resulting in no personal injury and zero property damage, but given a shift in time or position, damage or injury may have occurred (e.g., a worker falls off a scaffold and is not injured; a crane swings around to move the load and narrowly misses a parked vehicle).
1.2.13 Operating Envelope
The Operating Envelope is the area surrounding any crane or load handling equipment. Inside this "envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers, other personnel involved in the operation, rigging gear between the hook, the load, the crane's supporting structure (i.e. ground or rail), the load's rigging path, the lift and rigging procedure.
1.2.14 Qualified Person (QP)
The QP is a person designated in writing, who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
1.2.15 Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP)
A QP for FP is a person meeting the definition requirements of EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and ASSP Z359.2 standard, having a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, and evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems.
1.2.16 Recordable Injuries or Illnesses
Recordable Injuries or Illnesses are any work-related injury or illness that results in:
a. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;
b. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);
c. Restricted work;
d. Transfer to another job;
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e. Medical treatment beyond first aid;
f. Loss of consciousness; or
g. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (a) through (f) above
1.2.17 Government Property and Equipment
Interpret "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 as Government property and equipment.
1.2.18 Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling Equipment Mishap
A LHE accident occurs when any one or more of the eight elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during operation, including operation during maintenance or testing resulting in personnel injury or death; material or equipment damage; dropped load; derailment;
two-blocking; overload; or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents, even though no material damage or injury occurs. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) is not considered an accident solely due to material or equipment damage unless the component failure results in damage to other components (e.g., dropped boom, dropped load, or roll over). Document an LHE mishap or accident using the NAVFAC prescribed Navy Crane Center (NCC) accident form.
1.3 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
APP - Construction ; G
Accident Prevention Plan (APP) ; G
SD-06 Test Reports
Monthly Exposure Reports
Notifications and Reports
Accident Reports ; G
LHE Inspection Reports
SD-07 Certificates
Contractor Safety Self-Evaluation Checklist
Crane Operators/Riggers
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Standard Lift Plan ; G
Critical Lift Plan ; G
Naval Architecture Analysis ; G
Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
Confined Space Entry Permit
Hot Work Permit
Certificate of Compliance
1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS
Provide a Monthly Exposure Report and attach to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both Prime and subcontractor. Failure to submit the report may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.
1.5 CONTRACTOR SAFETY SELF-EVALUATION CHECKLIST
Contracting Officer will provide a "Contractor Safety Self-Evaluation checklist" to the Contractor at the pre-construction meeting. Complete the checklist monthly and submit with each request for payment voucher.
An acceptable score of 90 or greater is required. Failure to submit the completed safety self-evaluation checklist or achieve a score of at least 90 may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher. The Contractor Safety Self-Evaluation checklist can be found on the Whole Building Design Guide website at www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-01-35-26
1.6 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this Contract, comply with the most recent edition of USACE EM 385-1-1 , and federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work.
Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.
1.6.1 Subcontractor Safety Requirements
For this Contract, neither Contractor nor any subcontractor may enter into Contract with any subcontractor that fails to meet the following requirements. The term subcontractor in this and the following paragraphs means any entity holding a Contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor at any tier.
1.6.1.1 Experience Modification Rate (EMR)
Subcontractors on this Contract must have an effective EMR less than or equal to 1.10, as computed by the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) or if not available, as computed by the state agency's rating bureau in the state where the subcontractor is registered, when
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Contractor's Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must collect and maintain the certified EMR ratings for all subcontractors on the project and make them available to the Government at the Government's request.
1.6.1.2 OSHA Days Away from Work, Restricted Duty, or Job Transfer (DART) Rate
Subcontractors on this Contract must have a DART rate, calculated from the most recent, complete calendar year, less than or equal to 3.4 when entering into a subcontract agreement with the Prime Contractor or a subcontractor at any tier. The OSHA Dart Rate is calculated using the following formula:
(N/EH) x 200,000 where:
N = number of injuries and illnesses with days away, restricted work, or job transfer
EH = total hours worked by all employees during most recent, complete calendar year
200,000 = base for 100 full-time equivalent workers (working 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year)
The Prime Contractor may submit a written request for additional consideration to the Contracting Officer where the specified acceptable OSHA Dart rate range cannot be achieved for a particular subcontractor.
Relaxation of the OSHA DART rate range will only be considered for approval on a case-by-case basis for special conditions and must not be anticipated as tacit approval. Contractor's Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) must collect and maintain self-certified OSHA DART rates for all subcontractors on the project and make them available to the Government at the Government's request.
1.7 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS
1.7.1 Personnel Qualifications
1.7.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs.
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If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an equally-qualified alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO, and must be on the project site at all times when work is being performed.
Note that the DR is a collateral duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full time occupation.
1.7.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties
The SSHO may not serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent.
1.7.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications
Provide Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q and herein. Competent Persons for high risk activities include confined space, cranes and rigging, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and electrical work. The CP for these activities must be designated in writing, and meet the requirements for the specific activity (i.e.
competent person, fall protection).
The Competent Person identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and accepted Accident Prevention Plan, must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the Contracting Officer for information in consultation with the Safety Office.
1.7.1.2.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry
Provide a Confined Space (CP) Competent Person who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q, and herein. The CP for Confined Space Entry must supervise the entry into each confined space in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 34.
Since this work involves operations that handle combustible or hazardous materials, this person must have the ability to understand and follow through on the air sampling, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and instructions of a Marine Chemist, Coast Guard authorized persons, or Certified Industrial Hygienist. Confined space and enclosed space work must comply with NFPA 306 , OSHA 29 CFR 1915 , Subpart B, "Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment," or as applicable, 29 CFR 1910.146 for general industry.
1.7.1.2.2 Competent Person for Scaffolding
Provide a Competent Person for Scaffolding who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 22.B.02 and herein.
1.7.1.2.3 Competent Person for Fall Protection
Provide a Competent Person for Fall Protection who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 21.C.04, 21.B.03, and herein.
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1.7.1.3 Qualified Trainer Requirements
Individuals qualified to instruct the 40 hour contract safety awareness course, or portions thereof, must meet the definition of a Competent Person Trainer, and, at a minimum, possess a working knowledge of the following subject areas: EM 385-1-1 , Electrical Standards, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry for Construction;
Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics, and Scaffolds in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.450 , Subpart L.
Instructors are required to:
a. Prepare class presentations that cover construction-related safety requirements and includes topics covered in the NAVFAC Construction Safety Hazard Awareness Course for Contractors .
b. Ensure that all attendees attend all sessions by using a class roster signed daily by each attendee. Maintain copies of the roster for at least five years. This is a certification class and must be attended 100 percent. In cases of emergency where an attendee cannot make it to a session, the attendee can make it up in another class session for the same subject.
c. Update training course materials whenever an update of the EM 385-1-1 becomes available.
d. Provide a written exam of at least 50 questions. Students are required to answer 80 percent correctly to pass.
e. Request, review and incorporate student feedback into a continuous course improvement program.
1.7.1.4 Crane Operators/Riggers
Provide Operators, Signal Persons, and Riggers meeting the requirements in EM 385-1-1 , Section 15.B for Riggers and Section 16.B for Crane Operators and Signal Persons. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacities of 50,000 pounds or greater, designate crane operators qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a Government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Provide proof of current qualification.
1.7.2 Personnel Duties
1.7.2.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)
The SSHO must:
a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.
b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.
Report mishaps and near misses.
c. Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and
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d. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.
e. Attend the pre-construction meeting , pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.
f. Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1 , and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.
g. Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.
h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.
i. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
j. Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.
k. Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.
Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above or any other required duties are not being effectively carried out. If either the Superintendent, QC Manager, or SSHO are dismissed, project work will be stopped and will not be allowed to resume until a suitable replacement is approved and the above duties are again being effectively carried out.
1.7.3 Meetings
1.7.3.1 Preconstruction Meeting
a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project must attend the preconstruction meeting . This includes the project superintendent, Site Safety and Occupational Health Officer, quality control manager, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).
b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the Contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, and Government review of AHAs to preclude project delays.
c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP, identified during the Contracting Officer's review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for
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1.7.3.2 Safety Meetings
Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent aspects of appropriate AHA (by trade), establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training and motivation.
Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors at the project location. The SSHO, supervisors, foremen, or CDSOs must conduct meetings at least once a week for the trade workers. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the Contracting Officer on request. Notify the Contracting Officer of all scheduled meetings 7 calendar days in advance.
1.8 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)
1.8.1 APP - Construction
A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A, and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element, and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential subcontractors in the selection process. Also, describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of subcontractors. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the Contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.
The APP must be signed by an officer of the firm (Prime Contractor senior person), the individual preparing the APP, the on-site superintendent, the designated SSHO, the Contractor Quality Control Manager, and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CIH). The SSHO must provide and maintain the APP and a log of signatures by each subcontractor foreman, attesting that they have read and understand the APP, and make the APP and log available on-site to the Contracting Officer. If English is not the foreman's primary language, the Prime Contractor must provide an interpreter.
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