OM_Vertical_Pivot_Gate_SOW.pdf

Construction Specification

Outside Maintenance Hydraulic Vertical Pivot Gate

Fort Peck, MT

July 2025

1.0 General Information

1.1 Background

There is an existing fence around a portion of the Outside Maintenance Facility. This project will consist of installing a new Hydraulic Vertical Pivot Gate to replace the existing Double Swing Gate.

1.2 Scope of Work

The work shall consist of furnishing and installing a Hydraulic Pivot Gate and associated appurtenances as indicated on the drawings and in accordance with Specification Section 32 31 13, HYDRUALIC VERTICAL

PIVOT GATE SYSTEM.

1.3 Period of Performance

The period of Performance shall be 180 days after Notice to Proceed.

2.0 General

2.1 Standards and Regulations

The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations during the services performed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the extent to which these regulations affect the operations resulting from this contract. The Contractor shall comply will all applicable regulations.

Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (USACE – Safety and Health Requirements Manual), dated March

2025;

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

b. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910).

2.1.1 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The contractor shall prepare the AHA in accordance with Paragraph 01.A.14 or 01.A.15 of the EM 385-1-1. If using

Paragraph 01.A.15, prepare the AHA IAW Figure 1-2.

Note: Contractors and other individual employer’s typically use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses

(JHAs), or similar Risk Management assessment tools. The government considers equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE’s AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA, commensurate with the type of services the contractor is performing.

2.1.2 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

EM 385-1-1 in its entirety may be too complex for the type of work performed under these contracts; contractors may reference Appendix A, for abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall only need to submit items in Appendix A that are pertinent to the contract. The contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the site-specific abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and supplemented herein. The contractor shall sign and submit the APP for approval prior to the start of work onsite.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

2.2 Measurement and Payment

Payment items for the work under this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the

PRICE SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job or unit price payment item, are included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job price and payment made for each item listed constitutes full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

2.2.1 CLINS

a. CLIN 0001 Furnish and Install Gate

b. CLIN 0002 Labor and Equipment

c. CLIN 0003 Mobilization/demobilization

2.2.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with the installation of the Hydraulic Vertical Pivot Gate in accordance with the drawing and specifications.

2.2.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: Job.

2.3 Location

The project is located at the US Army Corps of Engineers Maintenance Facility, 30 Judith Road, Fort Peck MT, 59223.

2.4 Staging Area

The government will provide limited space for the contractor to stage equipment and materials; contact the

Contracting Officers Representative (COR) for staging needs.

2.5 Delivery, Storage, and Handling

Deliver to the job site materials in good condition and properly protected against damage to factory-finished surfaces. In general, all materials shall be delivered, stored and handled in a manner that protects them from damage, moisture, dirt, and intrusion of foreign materials. Materials delivered shall be checked against the specifications and approved samples.

2.6 Work Hours and Work Limits

The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0630 to1700 Monday thru Friday except

Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Working outside these work hours will need written permission from the COR.

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

New Year's Day 1 January

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January

President's Day Third Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Juneteenth 19 June

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veterans Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

If a wage determination applies the number of holidays specified on it, it has priority over this requirement.

2.7 Facilities

Toilet facilities will not be available for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilets for use by the Contractor's staff. Toilet(s) shall be placed at the location directed by the Contracting Officer. To prevent overturning by high winds, all portable toilets shall be anchored down.

2.8 Protection of Existing Facilities and Works

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the work area from damage and upon completion of the work shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when the work started. All work, storage of materials, and construction plant shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. Prior to construction operations, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer's representative to determine the proximity of any possible under-ground obstructions, pipe or equipment which could be damaged as a result of construction operations. Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the locations are otherwise made known to the

Contractor shall be protected from damage, and if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing utility lines that are not shown or the locations of which have not been made known to the Contractor, report thereof shall be made immediately to the

Contracting Officer. If the Contracting Officer determines that repairs shall be made by the Contractor, such repairs will be ordered under CONTRACT CLAUSES clause entitled "Changes." The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of structures from any structural damage during the construction operations. Roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work or if damaged shall be repaired with equal materials at no additional expense to the Government. At all times the work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste or surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the construction areas.

2.8.1 Location of Underground Utilities

Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 48 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a Holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.

2.9 Environmental Compliance

The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the project is in full environmental compliance with all applicable Federal, State, Local, and Regional environmental laws and regulations.

2.10 Physical Security and Antiterrorism/OPSEC requirements

2.10.1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or

Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the

Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or

HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2.10.2. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT

Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

2.10.3. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the

National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and

Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the

Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

2.10.6. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say

Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

2.10.14. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify

Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with

FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

3.0 Submittals

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall submit the following documents to the COR for review and approval:

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

b. List of who will perform work on this contract;

c. Proof of Insurance for Contractors and Subcontractors;

d. Any additional submittals required by the specifications

4.0 Contractor Quality Control (CQC)

CQC is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. At least three phases of control are required to be conducted by the CQC System Manager for each definable feature of the construction work as follows:

4.1 Preparatory Phase

This phase is performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase includes:

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Make available during the preparatory inspection a copy of those sections of referenced codes and standards applicable to that portion of the work to be accomplished in the field. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the Contract drawings.

c. Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the Contract.

f. Examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

g. Review of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

h. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies. Document construction tolerances and workmanship standards for that feature of work.

i. Check to ensure that the portion of the plan for the work to be performed has been accepted by the Contracting

Officer.

j. Discussion of the initial control phase.

k. The Government needs to be notified at least 48 hours in advance of beginning the preparatory control phase.

Include a meeting conducted by the CQC System Manager and attended by the superintendent, other CQC personnel

(as applicable), and the foreman responsible for the definable feature. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions by separate minutes prepared by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

4.2 Initial Phase

This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. Accomplish the following:

a. Check work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements. Review minutes of the preparatory meeting.

b. Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance. Verify required control inspection and testing are in compliance with the contract.

c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards. Compare with required sample panels as appropriate.

d. Resolve all differences.

e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis. Review the activity analysis with each worker.

f. The Government needs to be notified at least 48 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase for definable feature of work. Prepare separate minutes of this phase by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Indicate the exact location of initial phase for definable feature of work for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

g. The initial phase for each definable feature of work is repeated for each new crew to work onsite, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are not being met.

4.3 Follow-up Phase

Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, are providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work. Record the checks in the CQC documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work. Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work.

5.0 Materials

All materials shall be in a new unused condition meeting the requirements of the specification.

6.0 Execution

Perform work in accordance with the drawings and Specification Section 32 31 13, HYDRUALIC VERTICAL

PIVOT GATE SYSTEM. Work includes furnishing and installation of a Hydraulic Vertical Lift Gate, and removal of existing 24 ft double swing gate. Contractor shall remove and reinstall an existing entrance gate to the location shown on the drawings to include any additional new hardware or materials required for the installation.

7.0 Inspection and Tests

The government will provide inspection of all work in accordance with FAR 52.213-4 – Terms and Conditions –

Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items). Contractor shall perform specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements.

8.0 Point of Contact

Contracting Officer:

Marc Proietto; 402-995-2313 or marc.proietto@usace.army.mil

Contract Specialist:

Lynne Reed; 402-995-2039 or lynne.d.reed@usace.army.mil

Project Manager:

Jason Molstad; 406-526-3806 or jason.r.molstad@usace.army.mil

9.0 Drawings

Drawings may not reflect actual site conditions or show all equipment installed. Therefore, field verification by the

Contractor is highly recommended to determine actual site-specific conditions.

mailto:marc.proietto@usace.army.mil mailto:lynne.d.reed@usace.army.mil mailto:jason.r.molstad@usace.army.mil