Performance Work Statement ACM ABATEMENT.pdf

Performance Work Statement for

Asbestos Abatement el. 251 Station Service Server Room (MDP6.0) John Day Dam Willow Creek Project

1.0 – General

Introduction: John Day Dam is requesting a contractor to perform onsite asbestos abatement. John Day Dam (JDD) is a multi-function hydroelectric power plant in Rufus, Oregon that is in the process of expanding an existing server room (MDP6.0). Approximately 240 square feet of asbestos containing material (ACM) has been identified in the form of a single layer of tile and mastic that requires remediation.

Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) for this work is 90 days after award of contract. If more time is necessary, this will be communicated before contract is awarded.

Place of Performance & Hours of Operation: John Day Dam (JDD) hydroelectric power plant in Rufus, Oregon. John Day Dams normal hours of operation are as follows: Monday through Friday 0630 to 1700 hours. Contractor shall adjust work schedule to conform to John Day Dams normal hours of operation.

2.0 – Definitions: The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word, phrase, or acronym is used in this Performance Work Statement.

Acceptance Quality Limits (AQL): A measurement of acceptable quality limits for the Performance Requirements Summary table.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Assigned by the Contracting Officer as the quality assurance evaluator (QAE), the COR is responsible for quality assurance guidance and ensures that contract quality requirements, provisions, standards, and thresholds are defined, practical, enforceable, necessary, and verifiable.

Defect: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance specified in the contract for that service.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Identifies critical success factors for the contract. It identifies both the performance objectives for those factors and the performance threshold required for each performance objective.

The Government reserves the right to survey all services called for in the contract to determine whether or not the performance objectives and goals were met.

Quality Assurance (QA): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of services received.

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE): The Government employees responsible for checking Contractor performance.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): A systematic method to evaluate the services the Contractor is required to furnish in accordance with the PWS and PRS.

Quality Control (QC): A method implemented by the Contractor to control the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Control Inspector (QCI): A Contractor’s employee responsible for monitoring and addressing issues with the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Control Plan (QCP): A plan developed by the Contractor which includes quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The plan should be in compliance with the PWS. Once approved by the Government, the plan becomes a part of the QASP.

3.0 – Contractor Furnished Items and Services

3.1 The Contractor shall furnish all tools, materials, supplies, equipment, and services required to perform work under this contract.

4.0 – Government Furnished items and Services

4.1 The Government will provide contractor complete access to space requiring abatement free of incumbrances and or other infrastructure. The Government will provide ACM test results (see Attachment 1). The Government will provide water and 120V power to area of abatement, as well as a liaison to coordinate all site access and scheduling.

5.0 – Requirements

5. 1 All work methods shall be in compliance with and adhere to Oregon DEQ, EM385, OSHA 1910.1001 standards as well in compliance with Local, State, and Federal laws.

5.2 Contractor shall be licensed, bonded, and insured within the locality in which services are to be provided.

5.3 Contractor shall prepare and submit to JDD Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) a pre-abatement job plan detailing work to be performed, methods of abatement, disposal of identified contaminants and safety procedures employed; pre-abatement, during abatement, and post-abatement in MDP6.0. Additionally, the job plan shall contain the following elements:

a. Safety procedures and policies

b. Methods and control of hazardous material

c. Complete list and relevant SDS of chemicals, compounds and solutions used during abatement process.

d. Local, State, and or Federal Licensing and Certifications demonstrating contractors qualifications to perform requested service, ACM removal.

e. Air monitoring procedures.

f. Disposal procedures.

5.4 Contractor shall provide the following services to John Day in the execution of asbestos containing material abatement:

a. Submit job plan to JDD EHS for review and approval.

b. Provide Oregon DEQ certified labor.

c. Provide Oregon Certified labor supervision.

d. Provide all material, equipment, and containment material and products to effect abatement of ACM.

e. Establish regulated areas.

f. Post banners and placards identifying regulated areas (area where abatement is to be performed). As well as areas JDD EHS may deem regulated in execution of requested services.

g. Provide labor, material, and equipment to monitor regulated areas and personnel.

h. Perform all work (asbestos abatement) according to local, state, and federal regulations. Compliance shall also conform to JDD EHS safety procedures in accordance with EM385 and OSHA 1910.1001.

i. Contain and secure ACM waste material and dispose of in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

5.5 Contractor shall provide an after-action report to JDD EHS Supervisor (Joe Petersen, 541-739-1148, Joseph.R.Petersen@usace.army.mil) detailing the following:

a. Quantity of ACM material removed.

b. Certification abated area is free of ACM containing material.

6.0 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY.

6.1 To ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted; the Government will only pay for services received. The Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed per the PRS surveillance schedule.

6.2 Performance Requirements Summary Table. These are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated in addition to the specifications in Attachment 6. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

PERFORMANCE

INDICATOR

PERFORMANCE

STANDARD AQL METHOD OF

SURVEILLANCE

After Action Report indicating area is free of ACM containing material

Submit report to TPOC indicated upon completion of project.

100%

100% Review

6.3 Surveillance. Inspections by the COR will serve as the surveillance methods. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will alert them to the contractor for correction.

6.4 Quality Control. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Contractor shall develop and submit their Quality Control Plan (QCP) for Government approval 7 days prior to the Post-Award Conference. Once accepted, the QCP becomes a part of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The QASP is made part of the solicitation, but not a part of the resultant contract. The QASP is not a contractual instrument and may be changed at the KO’s discretion. The Contractor then uses the QASP to guide and document the implementation of the required management and quality control actions to achieve the specified results. The Government reserves the right under the Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items (FAR 52.212-4) to inspect and test the services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. Non-conforming services shall be rejected.

6.5 Unacceptable Performance. When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements Summary, the COR will inform the Contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation by use of the Form DD 2772, Contract Discrepancy Report. By initialing and dating the form, the Contractor is only acknowledging notification of unacceptable performance.

Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the KO.

The COR will notify the KO of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may:

i. By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service;

ii. Issue Cure Notice;

iii. Terminate the contract for Government convenience; and/or

iv. Terminate the contract for Cause.

6.6 Correction of Non-Performance of Work. Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to ensure that any area found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after noncompliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the COR.

7.0 – SECURITY, SAFETY, & ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.

7.1 Security Requirements.

7.1.1 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.

7.1.2 Contractor General Personal. The Contractor shall prepare an organizational chart and revise whatever organizational changes occur. Maintain a complete organizational chart of all positions that will be working on the project. The organizational chart must be submitted to the COR 7 days prior to the Post-Award Conference.

7.1.3 Verification of Employment Eligibility. 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.

7.1.4 Identification of Employees. Submit a complete, dated and signed, list of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel and their titles who will be working on the project 7 days prior to the Post-Award Conference. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur.

7.1.5 Non-US Citizens. Submit to the COR, within 7 days of Post-Award Conference, a scanned legible color copy of the Passport (and the Permanent Resident Card if available) for all personnel who are non-US citizens requesting access to work on this contract. The COR shall provide the Portland District Security Office the submitted copies at least one month (30 to 90 calendar days depending on country of citizenship) in advance of the start of work by the employees. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens shall not be permitted access to the Project until the Foreign Visitor Authorization is received from HQUSACE. Contractor personnel who are non-US citizens shall not be permitted to work on the contract at all until the approved Foreign Visitor Authorization is received and Project Access has been processed and approved by the Operations Project Manager (OPM) or designated Section Chief.

7.1.6 Security Training. Costs associated with the execution of the following training and verification requirements shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Facilitate the following training and submit:

7.1.6.1 AT Level 1 Training. 30 calendar days prior to requiring site access, all Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access areas, shall complete initial, (annual thereafter), AT Level 1 Training. Submit a roster of initial and annual training completion for each Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the KO within five calendar days after completion of training of all employees and subcontractor personnel. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change, project POC will be sponsor).

7.1.6.2 iWatch or CorpsWatch Training. 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. 30 calendar days prior to requiring site access, all Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees shall view the following PSA:

(https://www.dvidshub.net/video/871898/iwatch-army-2023-public-service-announcement) Submit a roster of completion for each Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the KO within five calendar days after completion of training of all employees and subcontractor personnel.

7.1.6.3 Operations Security (OPSEC) Training. 30 calendar days prior to requiring site access, all Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete OPSEC Training: https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm Submit a roster of training completion for each Contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the KO within five calendar days after completion of training of all employees and subcontractor personnel.

7.1.7 Government-Prescribed Cards/Keys. Each person requiring access to the John Day Dam for this contract shall obtain Government-prescribed ID/access cards (and keys if applicable) from the Project security office. For each person requiring access, submit a Project-approved access request form and all accompanying documents to the COR not less than one week prior to the date when access is needed. For contracts requiring access for more than ten (10) employees starting in the same week, provide all documents not less than two weeks prior to the date when access is required. The COR/POC will review, verify, and forward to the Project Security Office.

7.1.7.1 Personnel Identity Verification (PIV). All personnel, including visitors, shall provide positive verification of individual identity, in the form of a valid government-issued photo ID prior to being granted access to non-public areas. Driver licenses that do not comply with the REAL ID Act of 2005 cannot be used as the sole source for identity proofing, and a second form of photo ID will be required. For details and current information, see the Department of Homeland Security website. https://www.dhs.gov/secure-drivers-licenses

7.1.8 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.

7.1.8.1 Criminal History Check. Each person requiring unescorted physical access to the facility, Powerhouse, or to designated security areas, shall undergo a criminal history check based on a positive ID match using Social Security Number and fingerprints. All costs associated with obtaining the criminal history check shall be at the expense of the Contractor. 30 days prior to requiring unescorted physical site access, the Contractor shall coordinate fingerprinting through the COR and Portland District Security Office. The Portland District Security Office determines suitability for work on the contract based upon the results of the criminal history check.

7.1.9 Supplemental Security Requirements. Powerhouses, security badging, and security monitoring areas are subject to additional security requirements, including those in NERC CIP-004, Personnel and Training. The following additional requirements apply where unescorted access to any of these areas is required. Documents specified below shall be submitted along with the Project approved access request forms, not less than one week before the date when access is required. If unescorted access to these areas is required, the access request will not be processed until all required documentation has been provided.

7.1.9.1 For contracts extending beyond 7 years, the criminal history check shall be updated at least once every 7 years for personnel requiring unescorted access to Powerhouses or other areas subject to NERC CIP regulations. All costs associated with obtaining updated checks shall be at the expense of the contractor.

7.1.9.2 NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Training. Prior to being authorized for unescorted access, and annually thereafter, each person requiring unescorted access to the Powerhouse or to designated security areas shall review the Government-provided NERC CIP training material and shall complete the quiz with a passing score of not less than 70%. The Project RCC will provide the training, curriculum, and materials. Costs associated with the execution of this training shall be at the expense of the contractor.

7.1.9.3 Quarterly NERC CIP Security Awareness Program. The Project maintains a quarterly awareness program for personnel requiring unescorted access to areas subject to NERC CIP regulations. Awareness materials will be furnished by the Project RCC and shall be distributed to Contractor personnel by the Contractor. Costs associated with the distribution of the security awareness documents shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

7.1.10 Return of Government Provided Security Items.

a. Contractor personnel who are not assigned as emergency response call out status shall return their security items to the Project security office for safekeeping when offsite, if anticipated that the personnel will be gone from the site for greater than a week.

b. Contractor shall notify the Project security office, and RCC immediately in the event of a termination for cause, reassignment, or a lost or stolen security item. This action shall also be reported to the COR.

c. Within 24 hours of personnel changes or the release of any employee (notification to COR will be made of any personnel changes or release), and within seven days of the end of construction completion or termination of Contract, Contractor shall collect and return all Government-prescribed cards/keys to the Project Security Office. Failure to return any Government-prescribed cards or keys will result in a $1,000 per item charge to the Contractor and may delay final payment. These fees will be deducted from the Contractor's monthly payment at no additional cost to the Government.

7.1.11 Use of Private Vehicles. Private vehicles of the Contractor and its employees shall enter and leave the project as directed. Restrict parking to authorized areas.

7.1.12 John Day Project Security Procedures.

a. Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews must be coordinated through the KO with the Project Staff. The working hours of the Project Staff are Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Fridays are non-working days. Working hours that extend past 5:00 p.m. weekdays or on weekends and holidays must be coordinated through the COR and approved by the Project Staff. Submit the intended working hours of staff on site to the COR, 7 days prior to the Post-Award Conference, and identify any employees working in any capacity in accordance with the subparagraph entitled Identification of Employees. Contractor personnel shall check in with The John Day Lock and Dam control room upon arrival and pick up their key and pager. Contractor personnel shall also check out with The John Day Lock and Dam control room prior to departing the site.

b. Security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this Contract, until the Government accepts items, is the Contractor's responsibility whether stored inside or outside.

c. All Contractor personnel, subcontractor personnel, suppliers, etc. shall comply with the Project's security policies.

7.1.13 Facility Access – Proximity Cards. The US Army Corps of Engineers is mandated to comply with federal site access requirements. Proximity cards are used for site access. Proximity (prox) cards are acquired, utilized, and returned to the Government through the following process:

a. Proximity Card Issuance. Issuance is dependent on completion of applicable trainings, check clearance, and fulfillment of local site access requirements. Upon award, COR will provide instructions for obtaining site access. State or federally issued photo ID is required to be brought to the appointment and must be Real ID compliant.

b. Escort Requirements. Contractor personnel not cleared for authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse, with approval of the OPM or designated representative, may be escorted by Government or Contractor personnel that have authorized unescorted access to the Powerhouse.

All costs related to the escorting of non-cleared personnel shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

Additional burden shall not be placed upon the Government to provide these escorts. Coordination with the COR is required prior to access of Contractor personnel not cleared for authorized unescorted access.

7.1.14 Work Involving the Use of Cyber Assets. All persons working on cyber assets must be certified by specific vendors to work with the application software and licenses being used on this site for the various systems installed and must pass and submit for approval the Department of Defense Cyber Awareness Challenge 2024 [or current version] found at https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge

7.1.15 Cyber Awareness Challenge Training. Submissions below are to the COR.

a. Must be completed and submitted within 20 days post contract award for all supervisors overseeing employees performing work on site.

b. Must be completed and submitted 10 days prior to arriving on site by each employee performing work.

c. Re-training shall occur annually for all supervisors and any employees performing work onsite.

7.1.16 Software patches and updates required to keep platform information technology [PIT], software, or computers updated might require computer administrative privileges. When required updates need to be installed, contact project POC for coordination with the project personnel to assist installation of the application software patches and updates.

7.1.17 Contractor employees performing work using cyber assets will be issued a form of PKI [Public Key Infrastructure] unique to the individual employee which will be used to log into the operating system of each USACE owned maintenance laptop to perform work. DO NOT SHARE PKI with other employees or let another employee work on a system using someone else’s PKI. Prior to being issued PKI, the contractor employee must sign a copy and submit to Project POC a copy of the 'Army IT User Access Agreement' found in Attachment 7.

7.2 Safety and Environmental Requirements.

7.2.1 General. The Contractor shall follow all safety regulations as set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, and project safe clearance procedures. A copy of the EM 385-1-1 can be downloaded at the following link:

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

Where conflicts in safety regulations occur, the COR shall designate the applicable regulation to be followed.

Contractor employees shall wear personal protective equipment as required in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

7.2.2 Accidents. The Contractor or the Contractor’s employees shall report any circumstances of needed repair of the facility which may affect the performance of the work and unhealthful or hazardous conditions or any delays or interference with the work caused by the employees or the Government. In the event that an accident or injury occurs to Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. Location of all facility AEDs will be provided to Contractor upon first site visit.

7.2.3 Accident Reports. The Contractor shall make a written report of each separate case of an injury or accident.

The report shall include, but not be limited to; location, nature of the injury or accident, authorities notified, and the action taken along with any other pertinent information. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs/drawings, and photographs as needed and forwarded to the COR within 24 hours.

7.2.4 Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), for their activities, to the COR for approval. The plan must address policies and procedures for safe operation and compliance with OSHA, EM 385-1-1, and other applicable safety requirements. The APP shall contain a fall protection plan, as well as a confined space program. See EM 385-1-1, Section 2-7.b for additional requirements for the APP. The Contractor shall follow the Mandatory ENG form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet), see Attachment 5. The APP must be submitted to the COR within 30 calendar days following the initial site visit.

7.2.5 Activity Hazard Analysis. An Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is required to be filled out for all anticipated activities at the dam in accordance with the EM 385-1-1, Section 2-6. The AHA is to list specific tasks, risks of each task, and ways to mitigate risks of each task. It is to be delivered to the COR within 30 calendar days of the initial site visit.

7.2.6 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP). See Attachment 3, Section 8.5 for information on Contractor Controlled Work Zones and specified clearance points for the work required in this PWS.

The Contractor shall develop a Site Specific Energy Control Program (SSECP), per EM-385-1-1, Chapter 12. The Contractor SSECP will be submitted as part of the APP. The Contractor shall also have a general HECP, this is to be submitted along with the SSECP for evaluation.

The Contractor shall be cleared by the project Responsible Official or their Designee prior to employing their HECP and SSECP on site.

Additional hazards within the Contractor Controlled Work Zones include but are not limited to pinch points, potential energy, and electrical shock.

Required HECP training can be acquired at http://Contractor.vividlms.com/. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the certificates of completion to the COR 7 days prior to the Post-Award Conference. (Note cost is $55 per person and paid by the Contractor)

7.2.7 Hazard Communication Plan. The Contractor shall submit to the COR copies of all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for chemicals, solvents or oils which may be brought onto the Project prior to bring the chemicals on site. The MSDS sheets are due to the COR 7 days prior to bringing materials on site.

7.2.8 On-Site Pager Emergency Communications. The Contractor shall comply with local site’s safety protocols. All Contractor employees who perform work on-site at The John Day Dam must wear a pager that is fully compatible with the Project's message/transmitting and programming system. This is a mandatory safety requirement that allows emergency notification of all persons within the Powerhouse and other work areas. No Contractor employee will be allowed to work on-Project without wearing a pager unless specifically permitted by the KO. In the event of fire or other danger, the Control Room will notify all personnel by pager. The contractor will provide pager units for their employees. The Contractor shall be in possession of all required pagers 30 days prior to mobilizing. Contractor pagers must be provided to Project POC 2 weeks in advance of on-site work for programming. At the end of the onsite work, the pagers will become the property of the Government. If the pager receivers are lost, not operable, or substantially damaged through use, the Contractor must, at the Government's discretion, repair or replace the units at the Contractor's cost.

7.2.9 Misc. Personal Protective Equipment: Safety shoes, hard hats, eye protections, and hearing protection are required at project and field sites, powerhouses, etc. Footwear providing protection against impact and compressive forces, conduction hazards, electrical hazards, and sole puncture shall comply with the applicable requirements of ASTM F2412 and F2413.

8.0 – GENERAL.

8.1 Contract Administration. Contract will be administered by the following:

Department of the Army, Portland District, Corps of Engineers P. O. Box 2946 Attn: CECT-NWP-S Portland, Oregon 97208-2946

8.2 Invoice Submittals (in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-4(g)).

Original to:

U.S. Army, COE, Finance Center Attn: CEFC-AO-P 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

One Electronic Copy to the following:

Contracting Officer Representative: Charles Spiegle, charles.t.spiegle@usace.army.mil, (541) 739-1105

8.3 Insurance

In accordance with FAR 52.228-5, the Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required by this Clause as follows:

TYPE AMOUNT

1) Workman's Compensation and Employer's. As legally required by the State wherein the work Liability (including Federal Longshoremen and is being performed Harbor Worker's Insurance).

2) Comprehensive General Liability Insurance

Personal Injury Liability: $1 million per person $1 million per occurrence

Property Damage (may be included in general aggregate limits or combined single unit coverage):

3) Automobile Liability

Personal Injury Liability: $1 million per person

4) If single general aggregate limits or combined single unit coverage is obtained for General Liability and/or Automobile Liability coverage, minimum amounts shall be the sum of the personal injury and property damage coverage required above. Umbrella Form Excess Liability insurance coverage shall be added to general liability and automobile liability coverage to determine if minimum insurance limits are met.

The Contractor shall provide the COR with current copies of employer’s work liability, general liability insurance, and automobile liability insurance seven days prior to the Post-Award Conference.

8.4 Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). Every employer performing work covered by the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act or the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA) is required to post a notice of the compensation required (including, for service contracts, any applicable wage determination) in a prominent and accessible location at the worksite where it may be seen by all employees performing on the contract.

A copy of the poster is available in two versions at the following DOL website:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/sca.htm The rest of the content is subjective to each locations needs. There are the additional requirements that are to be observed by the Contractor.

8.5 Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Contractors and sub-contractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S.

veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE Contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE Contractors in their outreach efforts:

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/ Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS): http://www.dol.gov/vets/ Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/ U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

http://www.wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html Hiring Our Heroes initiative: www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

Guide to Hiring Veterans:

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_- _guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

8.6 Government Holidays. The Contractor is not required to perform routine services on the following recognized Federal holidays. The Contractor will be required to receive and respond to requests for emergency services on these days: New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Day, Columbus Day, President’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day, Veteran’s Day, and Memorial Day.

8.7 Interfacing with Other Contractors. The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and Government employees and carefully fit his own work to such additional work as may be directed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which shall interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees.

8.8 Interfacing with Government Operations. The Contractor and the Contractor’s employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

8.9 Contract Manager. The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO, 7 days prior to the Post-Award Conference. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available Monday thru Thursday, from 6:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

8.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

8.11 Warranties. The Contractor shall be responsible for the control and enforcement of any manufacturer’s warranties or equipment installed under this PWS. Contractor’s work shall be warrantied against contractor mistakes or negligence.

9.0 – ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Test Results SERVER ROOM Attachment 2 - Drawing SERVER ROOM JDP-9-6-3B9_0 Attachment 3 - Images SERVER ROOM