Attachment 1 - Statement of Work (SOW).pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK TO OFF-LOAD AND HAUL LARGE

PACKAGES CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL AND DANGEROUS

WASTE FROM THE PORT OF BENTON, RICHLAND, WASHINGTON

TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY HANFORD SITE

1 SCOPE

1.1 This Statement of Work (SOW) contains requirements to ground a barge carrying a radioactive and dangerous waste package at the barge slip at the Port of Benton in Richland, Washington, off-load the package from the barge, haul the package approximately 26 miles overland to a burial trench, unload the package from the transporter, and deliver the package to a final location in a burial trench. The burial trench, called Trench 94, and most of the transport route are located on the U.S. Department of Energy’s Hanford Site as shown in

Attachment 2.1. Trench 94 is located in the 200 East area of the Hanford Site. The estimated number of packages to be delivered and approximate shipment schedule are shown in Section F of this solicitation. Packages are shipped in either the fall shipping season (August through October) or the spring shipping season (March through April).

1.2 Packages covered by this SOW are from defueled, decommissioned submarine reactor compartments and are designated as Group “C” packages. Group “C” packages weigh approximately 1500 short tons but no greater than 1680 short tons. Attachment 2.2 provides an isometric view of a Group “C” package with overall dimensions.

One of the packages, designated as Group “C” (671) in this Statement of Work and Attachments, has a maximum weight of 1475 short tons and dimensions that are different from the other Group “C” packages. Where applicable, the differences between Group “C” and Group “C” (671) packages are noted in the SOW and Attachments.

1.3 Each package contains radioactive material as described in reference 3.1. The package also qualifies as a dangerous waste as described in reference 3.2. Attachment 2.3 provides dimensions and locations of the vertical center of gravity (VCG) and longitudinal center of gravity (LCG) of the Group “C” and Group “C” (671) packages.

Handling fixtures are attached to each package. Each package meets the Department of Transportation criteria for a

Type B package (reference 3.3, Subpart I, Section 173.416), and may be a highway route controlled quantity

(reference 3.3, Subpart I, Section 173.403).

1.4 The package is a strong, tightly sealed package having all penetrations and accesses sealed by welding.

Unsealing and entrance into the package by the contractor is strictly prohibited.

1.5 Each package will be delivered approximately centered on one of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and

Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) transport barges. The loaded barge draft carrying a Group “C” package is approximately seven feet. The empty barge draft is approximately three feet. The transport barge names and dimensions are provided in the following table.

Name Height (ft) Width (ft) Length (ft)

Barge 60 15 60 230

Beluga 15 60 240

Edgecumbe 15 60 240

Barge 40* 15 68 250

*Barge 40 has eight foot by eight foot chamfered sides so it will fit into the 62 foot wide barge slip.

1.6 PSNS & IMF will notify the contractor by letter of the planned date of barge arrival at the Port of Benton barge slip a minimum of 105 days prior to arrival. The 105-day letter does not authorize the performance of work.

Work is authorized by task orders as explained elsewhere in this solicitation. PSNS & IMF will notify the contractor of the scheduled date and time of arrival as soon as they are confirmed. PSNS & IMF will provide the following updates to the schedule:

a. When the shipment leaves PSNS &IMF, which is approximately 72 hours prior to barge arrival.

b. Approximately 24 hours prior to barge arrival.

c. At the earliest possible time of a change in the scheduled date of barge arrival. Shipments are subject to delays due to adverse weather.

1.7 PSNS & IMF will provide on-site representatives, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or a

Technical Assistant (TA), to act as a technical point of contact representing PSNS & IMF during barge grounding at the Port of Benton, off-load of the package from the barge, land transport to Trench 94, and operations in Trench 94.

The COR/TA(s) will remain on-site or on-call through all operations, from initial arrival of the barge through setting of the package on the foundations in Trench 94 and transfer of custody to the Department of Energy. PSNS & IMF also reserves the right to observe all contractor operations related to this SOW, including preparation and load testing of equipment in the contractor’s shops or at the work site.

1.8 The Department of Energy Richland Operations Office (DOE-RL) has overall management of the Hanford

Site. Some of the operations covered by this SOW will require coordination with DOE-RL or their designated representative. Where DOE-RL appears in this SOW it shall mean DOE-RL or its designated representative. A single point of contact will be assigned for DOE-RL coordination.

2 ATTACHMENTS

2.1 Hanford Site, Transport Route, Port of Benton, and Navy Storage Area and Load Test Site Locations

2.2 Group “C” Package Isometric View

2.3 Group “C” Package Weight and Dimensions

2.4 List of Submittals

2.5 Verification and Stop Point Signatures

2.6 Port of Benton Barge Slip Survey Grid

2.7 Barge 40 Temporary Bumper System

2.8 Group “C” Package Salvage Sling Arrangement

2.9 Sample Ballast Procedure

2.10 Barge Deck Loading Specifications

2.11 Package to Barge Attachment Welds

2.12 Major Steps of Jacking Operations

2.13 Group “C” and Group “C” (671) Package Support Fixture Drawings

2.14 Group “C” Temporary Support Stands

2.15 Temporary Support Stand Attachment Weld to Barge Deck

2.16 Transporter Load Test Frame and Test Weights

2.17 Trench 94 Package Placement

2.18 Row #4 and Row #5 Steel Rail Layout

2.19 Off-load Frame

2.20 Off-Load Operations

2.21 Roller Alignment Procedure

2.22 Roller Alignment Layout

2.23 Tow Equipment Attachments

2.24 Jacking for Roller and Rail Removal

3 REFERENCES

3.1 Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Disposal of Decommissioned, Defueled Cruiser, Ohio Class, and Los Angeles Class Naval Reactor Plants issued April 1996 by the United States Department of the Navy

3.2 Washington Administrative Code (WAC), Chapter 173-303, "Dangerous Waste Regulations", latest revision

3.3 Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation, latest revision

3.4 Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations, Labor, latest revision

3.5 Washington Administrative Code, Title 296 Labor and Industries, Department of

3.6 AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Structural Welding Code, latest revision

3.7 ANSI Z49.1, Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes, 2012

3.8 Washington Administrative Code, Chapter 173-60, “Maximum Permissible Environmental Noise Levels”, latest revision

3.9 City of Richland Municipal Code, Title 9.16, “Public Nuisance Noise - Prohibited”, latest revision

3.10 United States Department of Agriculture Wood Handbook: Wood as an Engineering Material

3.11 Wire Rope Technical Board – Wire Rope User’s Manual, 4th Edition

3.12 Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 19, Notices, Instructions and Reports to Workers: Inspection and Investigations, latest revision

3.13 American National Standard for Calibration – Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test Equipment

– General Requirements, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1-1994.

4 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Job Breakdown Summary: The work is divided into the following areas (the corresponding section number is shown in parentheses):

a. General Requirements (Section 4.2)

b. Procedures for Accomplishment of Work (Section 4.3)

c. Port of Benton Site Preparations (Section 4.4)

d. Dock the Barge, Remove the Contingency Salvage Equipment, and Ground the Barge on the Slip

Bottom (Section 4.5)

e. Barge to Land Transition Ramp (Section 4.6)

f. Cut Package Loose from the Barge (Section 4.7)

g. Jack Package and Install Temporary Support Stands (Section 4.8)

h. Transporter Requirements (Section 4.9)

i. Position Transporter Under Package and Attach Package (Section 4.10)

j. Off-Load Package from Barge and Haul Package to Trench 94 (Section 4.11)

k. Deballast the Barge and Prepare Barge for Departure (Section 4.12)

l. Off-Load and Position Package in Trench 94 (Section 4.13)

m. Final Report (Section 4.14)

n. Testing, Certifications, and Factors of Safety (Section 5)

4.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.2.1 Notification of Work: PSNS & IMF will notify the contractor via letter 105 days prior to the first package arrival at the Port of Benton. The 105-day notification letter will include the planned arrival dates at the Port of

Benton for all packages shipped within the shipping season and will include information to facilitate preparation of detailed work procedures. Task orders will be issued that authorize performance of the work at approximately the same time the notification letter is issued.

4.2.2 Contractor Point of Contact: The contractor shall designate a point of contact to be responsible for all contract related issues and be the main interface with PSNS & IMF personnel. The point of contact shall be familiar with all aspects of the contract requirements and land-haul process. The contractor shall install an encryption key on the point of contact’s computer to permit exchanging business-sensitive information with PSNS & IMF via encrypted email.

4.2.3 Project Manager: The contractor shall designate a project manager a minimum of 60 days prior to the first package arrival at the Port of Benton who will oversee the entire land-haul operations and shall serve as the single point of contact for any questions or problems that arise during the operations. The project manager shall be familiar with all aspects of the land-haul operations including the contract requirements and procedures (see paragraph 4.3). The project manager shall sign the shipping papers to accept custody of the package.

4.2.4 Submittals: Attachment 2.4 provides a list of submittals required per this SOW. Submittals are designated either for PSNS & IMF Approval or for Information Only. The contractor should expect submittals for approval to involve multiple submittals and discussions with PSNS & IMF personnel before final versions are approved.

PSNS & IMF will provide written approval within 30 days after receiving final submittals. The contractor shall include a Letter of Transmittal with all submittals per this SOW. Provide one hard copy and one electronic copy of all submittals, unless otherwise specified in Attachment 2.4 or as approved by the COR. Electronic copies shall be in PDF format and emailed to the COR. Hard copies shall be high quality and copy machine reproducible.

Drawings shall be a minimum size of 11 inches by 17 inches unless otherwise approved by the COR. Mail hard copies to the following address:

Commander

Attn.: Code 2312.2

Bldg. 850A, 3rd Floor

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility

1400 Farragut Avenue Stop 2090

Bremerton, WA 98314-2090

4.2.5 Transportation of a Dangerous Waste: The contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of reference 3.2 for transporting a dangerous waste. The contractor shall obtain a EPA/state identification number per reference 3.2, Section 060, before transporting the package. Provide PSNS & IMF the EPA/state identification number in the offeror’s proposal or provide a plan to obtain it. If not provided in the proposal, provide the

EPA/state identification number a minimum of 60 days prior to the first package arrival at the Port of Benton for insertion into the shipping papers (see paragraph 4.5.5).

4.2.6 Transportation of Hazardous Material: The contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements for overland transportation of hazardous material per reference 3.3, Part 173, Subparts A, B, and I and Part 177, Subparts A, B, and D. Commercial motor vehicles used in transporting the package shall comply with the applicable safety requirements of reference 3.3, Parts 350-399.

4.2.7 Training Requirements: The contractor shall identify the self-propelled transporter or prime mover driver(s) a minimum of 30 days prior to package arrival at the Port of Benton and evidence of their training in accordance with reference 3.3, Section 177.816 shall be available to PSNS & IMF and DOE-RL. The contractor shall comply with the training requirements of reference 3.3, Part 172, Subpart H.

4.2.8 Highway Route Controlled Quantity: Since the package may be designated as a highway route controlled quantity per reference 3.3, Section 173.403, the contractor shall comply with additional requirements of reference 3.3 as follows:

a. The contractor shall obtain a hazardous material safety permit per reference 3.3, Part 385, Subpart E, and provide in the offeror’s proposal or provide a plan to obtain it. If not provided in the proposal, provide the hazardous material safety permit with the procedures of paragraph 4.3.

b. The contractor shall prepare a hazardous material security plan per reference 3.3, Part 172, Subpart I, for PSNS & IMF review and approval and provide to PSNS & IMF with the procedures of paragraph

4.3.

c. The drivers of the self-propelled transporter or prime movers shall have in their possession a certificate of training and the route plan as specified by reference 3.3, Section 397.101(e)(2) and (3) and shall be available to PSNS & IMF and DOE-RL.

4.2.9 Safety Requirements: The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal (reference 3.4, Part 1910 and

Part 1915), state (reference 3.5), Hanford Site, and local safety regulations. The contractor shall provide a safety procedure per paragraph 4.3.3.

4.2.10 Welding Requirements: All welding and welding inspections required per this SOW shall be performed per reference 3.6, the welding procedure of paragraph 4.3.4, and the following:

a. All welding shall be performed by personnel having current qualifications per reference 3.6 to perform the type of welding specified in the welding procedure. Provide qualification records in the offeror’s proposal or written statement acknowledging that only AWS D1.1 certified welders will be used to accomplish the work. Qualification records shall be available for review upon request.

b. Weld inspections shall be performed by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) currently certified in conformance with the provisions of AWS QC1. Provide qualification record in the offeror’s proposal.

c. The visual and magnetic particle inspection methods and acceptance standards shall be in accordance with reference 3.6, Clause 6.

4.2.11 Public Affairs Issues: The contractor and any subcontractors shall not make any statement to the press or general public, including any form of advertising, regarding this work without written approval from the

PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Office. The contractor shall refer any inquiries regarding this work from the press or the general public to the PSNS & IMF Public Affairs Officer at (360) 476-7111, for response and inform the

COR/TA of any inquiries.

4.2.12 Hanford Site Coordination: While on the Hanford Site the contractor shall comply with all site regulations.

DOE-RL, via the PSNS & IMF representative, shall have the authority to stop work for observed safety violations, adverse weather conditions, site emergencies, fires, or other Hanford Site operational requirements. PSNS & IMF in conjunction with DOE-RL will assign a Hanford Support Manager to handle coordination between the contractor and DOE-RL.

4.2.13 Port of Benton Agreement: The contractor shall establish an agreement with the Port of Benton concerning the use of the barge slip and related land. The contractor shall pay any usage fees to the Port of Benton. The Port of

Benton can be contacted by calling 509-375-3060. Some (but not all) items to consider:

a. Access to the barge slip facility to perform surveys, inspections, and maintenance. The key to the gate lock can be obtained from the Port of Benton.

b. Use of the barge slip facility for mobilization and demobilization of equipment.

c. Payment of usage fees.

d. A water source for watering the roadways and barge slip off-loading area.

e. Final condition of land cleanliness and storage of material and equipment.

4.2.14 Navy Storage Area and Load Test Site: The contractor shall perform the transporter load test at the Load

Test Site located on the Hanford Site as shown in Attachment 2.1. A storage area, approximately four acres in size, is located just east of the Load Test Site and is available at no cost to the contractor. Both sites are fenced and locked. The Hanford Support Manager will coordinate access to the sites.

4.2.15 Equipment Condition and Maintenance: The contractor shall provide equipment that is well-maintained, is in good working order, and has a satisfactory appearance. Equipment failures can cause delays to the operations, pose a risk to personnel and the environment, and add unnecessary costs to the job. Some things to consider when selecting equipment for the work:

a. Load testing is required for all major load handling equipment (cranes, transporter, and jacks). Other equipment used for lifting such as fork trucks shall not be loaded beyond the manufacturer’s rated capacity.

b. Equipment shall not be used to perform operations in a manner for which they were not designed, e.g., lifting loads with pendants rigged below fork truck tines without an approved lifting attachment.

c. Equipment shall be maintained to prevent fluid leaks. Equipment exhibiting fluid leaks in excess of seepage incidental to normal operation of a motor vehicle shall be repaired before it is brought to the work site.

4.2.16 Environmental Cleanup: The contractor is responsible for cleanup and disposal of all waste generated and any environmental releases caused by the contractor during performance of this work.

4.2.17 Security Requirements: The contractor shall comply with the following security access requirements at the

Load Test Site, Port of Benton barge slip, and the Hanford Site during land-haul operations.

a. Load Test Site: The contractor shall notify PSNS & IMF a minimum of ten days prior to mobilizing at the Load Test Site, see Attachment 2.1, to coordinate access to the site. Hanford security badges are not required for work at the Load Test Site. The contractor shall secure the gate following work activities each day and notify the Hanford Support Manager that the gate is locked.

b. Port of Benton: When the package is at the barge slip, Hanford Patrol will control access to the Port of

Benton. Hanford Patrol will maintain an access list for those personnel required to support operations at the barge slip. When the package is not at the barge slip (e.g., barge slip preparations, equipment mobilization and demobilization), there will not be any access control by Hanford Patrol.

c. Hanford Site: Contractor personnel supporting overland transport of the package to Trench 94 and operations in Trench 94 shall obtain Hanford Site security badges. To obtain security badges, contractor personnel shall complete Hanford Site Orientation (HSO) training annually. HSO is an interactive computer training program that can be completed in approximately one hour. HSO training is provided by Vivid Learning Systems located at 2345 Stevens Drive in Richland, Washington. HSO training can be taken Monday through Thursday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm (excluding holidays). Vivid

Learning Systems can be contacted by calling 509-372-0335. HSO training can also be taken remotely via the internet with a 30 day advanced notice to PSNS & IMF. There is no cost for this training.

d. Personnel List: The contractor shall submit to PSNS & IMF and the Hanford Support Manager a list of personnel requiring access to the Port of Benton and the Hanford Site to support land-haul operations a minimum of 30 days prior to package arrival at the Port of Benton. All personnel shall be

United States citizens. Submit full name and verification of United States citizenship of those personnel requiring Port of Benton access. Submit full name, home address, phone number, date of birth, place of birth, social security number, and verification of United States citizenship of those personnel requiring Hanford Site access. This information is required for Hanford Site badge requests.

e. Photography Prohibited: Photography (still or video) by the contractor or subcontractors is not permitted within the fenced area of the Port of Benton, Navy SALT site, haul route, or Trench 94.

4.2.18 Dosimetry: Contractor personnel supporting the overland transport of the package to Trench 94 and operations in Trench 94 shall obtain, wear, and return dosimeters to monitor radiation exposure. Obtain dosimeters prior to overland transport from the DOE-RL contractor and return dosimeters promptly following Trench 94 operations. The DOE-RL contractor will issue occupational radiation exposure records for all personnel who are monitored. The contractor shall provide PSNS & IMF a copy of the exposure records. It typically takes about two months to receive the exposure records after the dosimeters are returned.

4.2.19 Electrical Services: The contractor shall provide electrical power as needed at the work sites. There is no power available at the Port of Benton or Load Test Site. Portable generator use shall be in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements (e.g., properly grounded, cords and receptacles rated for outside use, GFCIs as required, etc.). Power is available at Trench 94 as detailed below:

a. Trench 94: There is a 120V/240V 1 PH, 100 Amp service available at Trench 94. The service is as follows:

GFCI receptacle, quadruplex, 20A, 120V with weatherproof cover

30A, 240V watertight pin and sleeve receptacle with fused disconnect, NEMA 3R min.

60A, 240V watertight pin and sleeve receptacle with fused disconnect, NEMA 3R min.

Spare 60A, 240V fused disconnect.

4.2.20 Sanitation Facilities: The contractor shall provide sanitation facilities at the Port of Benton (required) and

Load Test Site (as needed). DOE-RL will provide sanitation facilities at the Wye Barricade and Trench 94.

4.2.21 Lighting: The contractor shall provide lighting for work sites at the Port of Benton, Load Test Site, and

Trench 94. Provide lighting for overland transport of the package at night, as necessary (night transport is not typical).

4.2.22 Office Space: The contractor shall provide office space in a trailer capable of being secured at the Port of

Benton. The office shall be equipped with at least one desk exclusively for PSNS & IMF representatives, a hard-wired telephone that can be used for both local and long distance calls, and a fax/copy machine. The contractor shall pay all communication costs including long distance charges.

4.2.23 Pre-Shipment Meetings: Key contractor personnel, i.e., project manager, superintendent, project engineers, and foreman, shall meet with PSNS & IMF representatives, approximately one month prior to each shipping season, to discuss work procedure requirements and general expectations of the upcoming land-haul operations. Contractor personnel, i.e., project manager, superintendent, and foreman at a minimum shall also attend a brief meeting with the

COR/TA, usually the day before arrival of the package at the Port of Benton, to discuss issues particular to that shipment. These meetings can be held at the contractor’s office or at or near the work site, as appropriate.

4.2.24 Transportation of Government Furnished Property: The contractor shall provide pick up and return services for Government Furnished Property (GFP) between PSNS & IMF and the Hanford Site, Port of Benton barge slip, or other work locations covered by this SOW, as necessary. This service applies only for GFP to be used under this contract, such as, but not limited to, salvage equipment and rollers. This service shall include loading and unloading the equipment at the work sites. Coordinate pick up or return of GFP with the COR at least 24 hours prior to arrival at PSNS & IMF. In order to gain access to the PSNS & IMF industrial area, the contractor will need to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

4.3 PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF WORK

4.3.1 Preparation of Procedures: The contractor shall submit for PSNS & IMF review and approval a safety procedure, welding procedure, spill response plan, and detailed (step-by-step) written procedures, drawings, and calculations (where required), addressing all of the operations outlined in sections 4.5 through 4.13, 5.1, and 5.2.

Submit the procedures, drawings, and calculations within 30 days after receiving the 105-day notification letter.

Information provided with the 105-day notification letter and the information contained in this SOW will facilitate contractor development of detailed work procedures and drawings. The official package weight and center of gravity is usually not known at the time the letter is issued. The procedures and drawings shall be prepared such that they are not initially dependent on this information, but make allowances for adjustments when the official weight and center of gravity data are available. The contractor should expect preparation of the procedures, drawings, and calculations to involve multiple submittals and discussions with PSNS & IMF personnel before final versions are approved. PSNS & IMF will provide written approval of procedures, drawings, and calculations to the contractor within 30 days after receiving the contractor’s final submittals.

4.3.2 Professional Engineer: The procedures, drawings, and calculations shall be stamped by a qualified professional engineer registered in the State of Washington or in any of the other 49 states, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any territories of the United States with which the State of Washington has given reciprocity. Provide professional engineer license in the offeror’s proposal.

4.3.3 Safety Procedure: The contractor shall provide a safety procedure that identifies the federal (reference 3.4, Part 1910 and Part 1915), state (reference 3.5), Hanford Site, and local safety regulations that apply to the work of this SOW. The safety procedure shall address the following at a minimum:

a. Fall Protection & Prevention Plan: The plan shall be site specific and address all of the hazards in the work place and during various phases of the land-haul operations.

b. The use of ladders, scaffolding, and rolling platforms. The use of ladders is prohibited on the Hanford

Site unless authorized on a special case basis. The use of rolling platforms and scaffolding is preferred at both the Port of Benton and Hanford Site. Government provided rolling platforms and scaffolding are stored at Trench 94 and available at no cost to the contractor. The contractor shall inspect the scaffolding prior to use in accordance with reference 3.5. Rolling platforms are also available at the

Load Test Site.

c. Fire Protection and Prevention Program: The Hanford Site addresses fire safety for operations on the

Hanford Site through issuance of a Hot Work Permit to the contractor. Welding and Cutting safety shall be in accordance with reference 3.7.

d. Medical Services First Aid, Recording and Reporting of Injuries, and Emergency Response.

e. Hazard assessment and the use of personal protective equipment: Use of highly visible clothing is required when working on the Hanford Site and at the Port of Benton. Personal flotation devices are required for personnel working aboard the barge when lifelines are not installed.

f. Safety Instructions and Training: Describe means and frequency (such as weekly safety meetings) of providing employees safety instructions and training.

g. Specify the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for work at the Port of Benton, SALT Site, and Trench 94. Minimum PPE required shall include Safety Shoes with ankle support, safety glasses with side shields, high visibility clothing/vest, gloves as needed, hearing protection as needed, and hard hat as needed.

4.3.4 Welding Procedure: The contractor shall provide a welding procedure that governs all welds to be performed in accordance with this SOW and reference 3.6. Include the following as a minimum: Weld Procedure

Specifications for each weld including prequalified welds in accordance with reference 3.6, joint preparation and assembly, minimum pre-heat and interpass temperatures, repair procedures, and acceptance criteria. The Welding

Procedure shall be approved by an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) currently certified in conformance with the provisions of AWS QC1.

4.3.5 Work Procedures: Work procedures, drawings, and calculations (where required) shall meet the following minimum requirements:

a. Organize operations per this SOW into separate procedures to sequence the work, for example:

equipment load tests, barge docking/ballasting, jacking operations, overland transportation, package off-load and placement in Trench 94, and barge deballast/release.

b. Define the scope, purpose, and personnel responsibilities in each procedure. Provide a detailed list of special equipment required to accomplish the work of each procedure and a list of required permits.

Provide a list of prerequisites that must be accomplished prior to the start of procedural work steps.

Include a statement that key personnel have read and are familiar with the requirements of the procedures. Provide detailed procedural work steps for step-by-step accomplishment of the work in each procedure. Identify work step sequencing (i.e., if work steps must be performed in a specific order).

c. Identify verification points at key work steps in each procedure to verify completion. Identify stop points at critical work steps to ensure prerequisite work steps have been accomplished. Signatures from both the contractor and the COR/TA are required at a stop point before work can proceed.

Attachment 2.5 identifies the critical work evolutions and provides the verification points and stop points to be included, as a minimum, in the work procedures.

d. Include a statement in each procedure that work shall be in strict compliance with the written procedures and that all deviations require prior written approval of the COR/TA.

e. Include restoration instructions (e.g., removal of contractor equipment and material from work sites, reinstallation of any relocated equipment) in the relevant procedures.

f. Provide drawings addressing all of the operations outlined in sections 4.5 through 4.13, 5.1, and 5.2.

Provide detailed drawings of key equipment (e.g., jacks, transporter, cribbing), equipment layout, land-haul operations (e.g., barge docking, jacking operations, attachment to transporter, transporter arrangement, off-load and placement in Trench 94, and load tests), and a detailed time schedule of work for barge off-load, transport, off-loading, and final positioning in Trench 94. Drawings shall be a minimum size of 11 inches by 17 inches unless otherwise approved by the COR.

g. Provide one hard copy and one electronic copy of all procedures, drawings, and calculations per paragraph 4.2.4.

4.3.6 Spill Response Plan: Provide a written spill response plan specifying action to be performed in case of a potentially hazardous material spill to the water or to the land.

4.4 PORT OF BENTON SITE PREPARATIONS

4.4.1 General: The contractor shall inspect, survey, and level the Port of Benton barge slip bottom prior to each shipment to provide good support for the barge and prevent barge damage during barge grounding. The barge slip bottom is 150 feet long by 62 feet wide and extends about 50 feet into the river beyond the upriver jetty as shown in

Attachment 2.6. The contractor shall maintain the barge slip facility, including off-loading area and access ramp, in a condition suitable to support the contractor’s equipment. All diving services performed under this SOW shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by reference 3.4, Part 1910, Subpart T, Commercial Diving

Operations. The contractor shall submit to PSNS & IMF a minimum of 30 days prior to any diving operations the name, organization, experience, and training of the designated person-in-charge of the diving operations.

4.4.2 Pre-Season Inspection and Survey: Approximately four weeks prior to the first shipment in either the spring or fall shipping seasons, the contractor shall perform an underwater visual inspection and survey of the gravel slip bottom and perform an inspection of the barge slip structure, off-loading area, and access ramp. If other parties use the barge slip during this four-week period, the survey and inspection shall be delayed until after completion of that usage. Perform the inspection and survey in accordance with the following:

a. Aquatic Growth: Remove aquatic growth, generally milfoil, from the gravel slip bottom area to provide a clear view of the entire area to be inspected and worked. Remove milfoil root crowns as much as possible to mitigate further proliferation of milfoil. Follow the Hand-Pulling control method provisions in the Aquatic Plants and Fish pamphlet created by the Washington Department of Fish and

Wildlife. Keep a copy of the pamphlet at the jobsite during work. The pamphlet can be found at the following website: https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/environmental/hpa/types/aquatic-plants/.

b. Slip Bottom Inspection: Inspect the slip bottom and the area of the riverbed the barge extends over when ballasted onto the slip bottom (approximately 75 feet beyond the end of the gravel pad) to assure there are no interferences in this area. Identify areas of significant erosion. Remove foreign objects such as rocks or debris that could interfere with preparing a level gravel slip bottom or otherwise damage the barge.

c. Disposal: The contractor shall properly dispose of materials removed from the barge slip, including milfoil, milfoil root crowns, and foreign objects to an offsite location.

d. Slip Bottom Survey: Survey the slip bottom using standard surveying methods, e.g., a level and leveling rod. Take elevation measurements at the intersections of a ten-foot square grid and at the center point of each square defined by the grid. Additional measurements may be necessary to detail https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/environmental/hpa/types/aquatic-plants/ any significant changes in elevation. The survey point numbering system is shown in Attachment 2.6.

A brass monument set at elevation 104.839 meters (343.96 feet) is mounted at the head of the barge slip for reference. A five-foot by five-foot square stainless steel grid has been installed on the slip bottom during previous slip work to aid in slip bottom surveys. Inspect the grid for damage. The contractor is responsible for maintenance of the grid. Provide the initial survey grid map to PSNS &

IMF immediately upon completion of the survey.

e. Barge Slip Inspection: Inspect the barge slip off-loading area and access ramp for damage that could affect the bearing area for the contractor’s equipment. Inspect the cellular sheet pile bulkheads (both above and below water) for evidence of sheet pile damage or deterioration that could affect their structural integrity. Record the location, extent, and depth of pitting present on the sheet pile faces.

Check for holes in the sheet pilings. Record the type, thickness, and extent of marine growth on the sheet piling. Inspect the sheet pile joints for signs of misalignment, distortion, or interlock failure.

Inspect the concrete sill cap, mooring cleats, timber fenders, and temporary barge bumpers for deterioration and damage. Inspect the downstream jetty for any slippage of the riprap.

f. Photographs: Take colored photographs and create sketches to document representative conditions encountered during inspection of the barge slip facility. Emphasize areas of significant erosion, damage, and deterioration.

g. Maintenance: Perform maintenance of the barge slip facility per paragraph 4.4.4 to return the facility to an acceptable condition.

h. Final Survey: Perform a final survey following maintenance of the slip bottom per paragraph 4.4.4.

The final survey shall be performed by either a Professional Land Surveyor or a competent person experienced in the surveying techniques required by this Statement of Work. The surveyor shall be independent of both the contractor performing the slip bottom maintenance and the land-haul contractor. Submit surveyor qualifications in the report of paragraph 4.4.2.i. Grid points that do not meet the required level and elevation specifications shall be noted and the contractor shall rework those areas to bring those points into compliance with the specification. All areas affected by reworking the out-of-specification point(s) shall be re-surveyed by the Professional Land Surveyor (or competent person) to assure compliance with the specifications. Provide the final survey grid map to

PSNS & IMF immediately upon completion of the survey. The Professional Land Surveyor (or competent person) shall sign the final survey grid map.

i. Report: Provide a report documenting the results of the inspections and survey within 10 days following completion of the inspections and surveys. The report shall include the following:

1. Discussion of method and equipment used to perform the surveys and inspections.

2. Initial and final survey grid maps of the slip bottom. Final survey follows maintenance of paragraph 4.4.4.

3. Qualifications of Professional Land Surveyor (or competent person).

4. Discussion of results of the inspections as described in paragraph 4.4.2 including sketches and photographs that document the condition of the barge slip facility.

5. Summary of maintenance performed of the barge slip bottom and off-loading area per paragraph

4.4.4.

4.4.3 Pre-Shipment Inspection and Survey: Inspect the barge slip off-loading area and access ramp for any areas that could affect the bearing area for the contractor’s equipment. Perform an inspection and survey of the barge slip bottom and structure for subsequent shipments as soon as possible following the previous shipment. Additional shipments are usually one to two weeks apart. Typically the unloaded barge undocks on Sunday and the slip bottom can be inspected and surveyed on Monday. Perform the survey in accordance with paragraph 4.4.2.d. Level the slip bottom per paragraph 4.4.4.b. Perform a final survey following maintenance of paragraph 4.4.4.b. Inspect the barge slip structure and downstream jetty for any damage caused by the previous shipment. Remove interferences from the slip bottom and dispose of at an offsite location. Provide survey grid maps and results of the inspections to

PSNS & IMF immediately following surveys and inspections.

4.4.4 Barge Slip Maintenance: The contractor shall perform maintenance of the barge slip facility based on the inspections and surveys of paragraphs 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 to return the facility to an acceptable condition as described below.

a. Permits: Perform barge slip maintenance in accordance with the following permits: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorization for work under Nationwide Permit #3, Hydraulic Project Approval Permit issued by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Exemption from Shoreline

Management Act issued by the City of Richland. The Port of Benton holds these permits and

PSNS & IMF acts as the agent for the Port of Benton in obtaining these permits. PSNS & IMF will ensure the permits remain valid for the duration of barge slip work and will provide the contractor copies of the permits upon contract award. The contractor shall review the permits prior to the start of work and fully comply with all provisions. Copies of the permits shall be on the job site at all times during work. The contractor shall notify PSNS & IMF at least 10 days prior to commencing work at the barge slip to allow PSNS & IMF time to perform the notification requirement specified in the

Hydraulic Project Approval permit.

b. Slip Bottom Levelness: Level the gravel slip bottom to meet the following levelness criteria. The elevation of the slip bottom shall be 330 feet ± 3 inches for all surveyed points in the area where the barge will contact the slip bottom when ballasted down as shown in Attachment 2.6. No two adjacent ten-foot square grid points or no two adjacent square center points shall differ in elevation by more than 1 ½ inches. The maximum allowable elevation difference of grid points shall not exceed 3 inches across the 60-foot width or 5 inches over the 150-foot length. The upstream elevation points along grid line 1 and 1.5 and the downstream elevation points along grid line 6.5 and 7 shall not contain the high point for any of the 10-foot by 10-foot grid squares in those rows. These areas support the bilge turn of the barge which is 5/8 inch lower than the nominal barge bottom. The contractor shall add, remove, or redistribute gravel as necessary to level the slip bottom. Redistribution of gravel from high spots to low spots reduces the amount of gravel that needs to be added, typically less than two cubic yards. Redistribution also usually eliminates the need to remove gravel. PSNS & IMF may order additional leveling beyond these criteria based on the extent of erosion and specific sedimentation for that season. Particular attention will be given to areas that could result in stress concentrations to the barge through combined relative stiffness and elevation. When evaluating the initial survey, areas of existing higher elevation are expected to result in greater stiffness if left higher than adjacent areas that will require fill. This may require further grading in these areas depending on relative magnitudes.

Gravel added shall be ¾” crushed, clean, washed gravel and shall be in accordance with the permits of paragraph 4.4.4.a. All material removed from the barge slip shall be disposed of at an offsite location.

c. Off-Loading Area: The contractor shall provide the materials, equipment, and labor to perform repairs to the off-loading area to return the area to an acceptable condition. The amount of repairs required is difficult to predict and varies year to year. Significant erosion, particularly to the upstream jetty, occurs during an unusually large freshet that results in significant flooding of the off-loading area. The upstream jetty is the location of the support crane lift pad. The contractor is responsible for assessment of the bearing capacity of this area for the support crane. The contractor shall perform repairs to the upstream jetty to ensure the minimum bearing capacity for the support crane is achieved. The contractor shall properly dispose of materials removed from the barge slip to an offsite location.

4.4.5 Pre-Arrival Inspection: Divers shall re-inspect the slip bottom and the downstream jetty rip rap adjacent to the slip bottom 72 hours and within 4 hours prior to each barge arrival to ensure material has not been deposited and significant erosion has not occurred that could damage the barge or cause an excessive out-of-level condition.

Divers shall remain on site after the 4 hour inspection until the barge is secured in the slip. If subsequent shipments follow too closely to meet the inspection time requirement then perform the inspection as soon as possible after the previous barge is undocked. Report the results of the inspection to PSNS & IMF or the onsite COR/TA.

4.4.6 Additional Inspection and Survey: PSNS & IMF may order an additional inspection and survey of the barge slip facility independent of a shipping season, such as during the January/February winter work window, to assess the condition of the area. The inspection and survey shall be in accordance with paragraph 4.4.2.

4.5 DOCK THE BARGE, REMOVE THE CONTINGENCY SALVAGE EQUIPMENT, AND

GROUND THE BARGE ON THE SLIP BOTTOM

4.5.1 Barge 40 Temporary Bumper System: A temporary bumper system is required at the Port of Benton barge slip for shipments delivered on Barge 40. Barge 40 has a side chamfer design that renders the existing barge slip bumpers ineffective during barge docking and barge departure. The contractor shall place the temporary bumper system consisting of two concrete stop logs approximately 45 inches wide by 61 inches tall by 22 feet long fitted with 12” “D” Series rubber fenders, on top of the north sheet pile cells as shown in Attachment 2.7. Smooth out the gravel on top of the sheet pile cells to provide a flat surface, lay down wood planks to provide a flat surface for the stop logs and prevent damage to the sheet piles, and place the two concrete stop logs on top of the wood planks.

Align the stop logs per Attachment 2.7. The stop logs are GFP and stored at the Port of Benton.

4.5.2 Hours of Work Performance: Operations at the barge slip are normally accomplished during the weekend with a typical package arrival of 0900 on a Saturday. The contractor shall provide adequate crew and equipment to ballast the barge, off-load the package from the barge, de-ballast the barge, and release the barge to the towing contractor within approximately 36 hours. Perform operations on a continual 24 hour a day basis from the time custody of the package is transferred to the contractor until the package is in Trench 94 and the barge is released to the towing contractor, unless otherwise approved by the COR/TA. The contractor shall minimize the time the barge is at the Port of Benton.

4.5.3 Towing Contractor Standby Time: The contractor shall be responsible for towing contractor Standby Time charged to the government in excess of 48 hours from the time the package is transferred to the contractor and when the barge is released to the towing contractor, except delays due to weather or water level control problems.

Standby Time charges due to weather delays or water level control problems will be the responsibility of the government.

4.5.4 Barge Docking: The contractor shall assist the towing contractor when docking and undocking the barge by handling mooring lines. The contractor shall provide a detailed drawing of the docking arrangement with the work procedures of paragraph 4.3. The contractor shall designate an individual to coordinate with the towing contractor when mooring line adjustment is necessary. Specific contractor docking and line handling responsibilities shall be as agreed between the contractor and the towing contractor. The contractor and towing contractor shall discuss line handling during ballasting and de-ballasting operations as necessary to ensure their respective responsibilities are understood.

4.5.5 Shipping Papers and Custody: The contractor shall accept custody of the package from the towing contractor after the barge is docked at the Port of Benton by signing the Uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest. The signing of the manifest is transitioning from a hand signature to an electronic signature. The contractor shall be prepared to sign the manifest electronically if required at the time of transport. The contractor shall also sign other shipping papers required for compliance with transportation and disposal requirements. The package shall not be left unattended at any time per reference 3.3, Section 397.5, until the package is in Trench 94.

4.5.6 Barge Lifelines: The contractor shall install the barge lifelines and lifeline stanchions, provided as GFP, on all sides of the barge that are adjacent to open water, as a minimum, as soon as the barge is docked and prior to commencing other work on the barge. The lifelines and stanchions are color coded to aid in installation. Installation directions are on a diagram in the lifeline stowage box. Personnel on board the barge shall wear personal flotation devices until the lifelines are installed.

4.5.7 Oil Boom: The contractor shall provide an oil containment boom of no less than 200 feet long that is sufficient and appropriate for the river conditions. Install the oil containment boom from the downstream tugboat to the head wall of the barge slip on the down river side of the barge prior to placing any equipment on the barge that could result in a release of detrimental fluids to the environment (such as oil or hydraulic fluids). The contractor shall have absorbent material available for the purpose of isolation and cleanup of any releases. The oil containment boom shall remain installed until all equipment containing detrimental fluids have been removed from the barge. In the event of an inadvertent release to the environment, the contractor shall respond and notify the COR/TA immediately.

4.5.8 Equipment Loads on Barge Deck: The contractor shall use only vehicles (e.g., small forklift trucks) on the barge deck that have a maximum loaded weight of 20,000 pounds unless specifically authorized by the COR/TA.

This restriction does not apply to the transporter. See paragraph 4.9.4 for transporter wheel load requirements.

4.5.9 Noise Abatement: The contractor shall implement noise abatement practices while working at the barge slip area in order to meet the requirements of references 3.8 and 3.9. If these requirements cannot be met, it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain a noise permit of reference 3.9. The contractor shall notify the COR/TA of any public or agency noise complaints.

4.5.10 Contingency Salvage Equipment: The contractor shall remove the Kevlar/Spectra salvage slings and associated connectors from the package. Each package has two salvage sling sets consisting of three slings and two connectors each. The connectors are mounted on the barge deck on each side of the package. Empty stowage boxes capable of holding all of the salvage equipment are provided on the barge. Details of the salvage equipment are shown in Attachment 2.8. The size and weight of the salvage equipment and stowage boxes are shown in the table below.

SALVAGE EQUIPMENT QTY SIZE WEIGHT

Slings 6 125’ long 1200 lbs. each*

Sling Connectors 4 22.5”x23.5”x42.5” 2000 lbs. each

Sling Stowage Box 3 96”L x 50”W x 54”H 1100 lbs. each (empty)

Connector Stowage Box 1 93.75”L x 68.25”W x 27.5”H 2000 lbs. (empty)

*This is the dry weight. Total wet weight of all slings can be an…