Solicitation_R15PS00030.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region December 2014

Request For Proposal Solicitation No. R15PS00030

Station Service Equipment Replacement

Kortes Powerplant Kortes Unit Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Wyoming

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region December 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – Solicitation, Offer and Award, Standard Form 1442

SECTION B – Schedule

SECTION C - Descriptions/ Specifications

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 30 Outages 01 31 22 Coordination Meetings 01 33 00 Submittals 01 33 26 Electrical Drawings and Data 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 54 20 Use of Government Crane 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials 02 83 33 Removal and Disposal of Equipment with Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 62 20 Nonshrink Grout 03 81 10 Concrete Removal

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 84 00 Firestopping

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 04 00 Electrical Demolition and Removal 26 05 02 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables 26 05 20 Grounding and Bonding 26 05 33 Electrical Conduit 26 05 36 Cable Trays 26 05 90 Wiring Checkout and Tests 26 13 11 480-Volt Combination Switchgear/Switchboard 26 13 12 125 VDC Distribution Switchboard 26 22 19 Control Power Transformers 26 24 24 Distribution Panelboards 26 25 00 Low-Voltage Busway 26 27 00 Transformer-Load Centers

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 10 Asbestos Test Results ii

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – Not Used

SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance Material and Workmanship ............................................................................................................. E-1 Inspection of Construction .............................................................................................................. E-1 Warranty of Construction ................................................................................................................ E-2

SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work .................................................................. F-1 Variation in Estimated Quantity ....................................................................................................... F-1 Suspension of Work ......................................................................................................................... F-1

SECTION G -- Contract Administration Data Authorities and Delegations ............................................................................................................ G-1 Contractor’s Administration Personnel ........................................................................................... G-1 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Internet Payment Platform ............................. G-2 PostAward Conference .................................................................................................................... G-2

SECTION H -- Special Contract Requirements Non-Discrimination Notice to U.S. Department of the Interior Contractors, Subcontractors, and Lessors (Dec1999) .......................................................................................... H-1 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System ................................................................. H-1 Site Security .................................................................................................................................... H-2

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I -- Contract Clauses Clauses Incorporated by Reference .................................................................................................. I-1 Restrictions on Endorsements .......................................................................................................... I-3 Release of Claims ............................................................................................................................. I-3 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior .............................................................. I-3 Liability Insurance ............................................................................................................................ I-3 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format ............................................................................ I-4 Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors (Deviation) ............................................................ I-4 Buy American Act – Construction Materials ................................................................................... I-5 Bid Guarantee ................................................................................................................................... I-7 Performance and Payment Bonds ..................................................................................................... I-8 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts ...................................................................... I-8 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts .................................................................................. I-11 Changes .......................................................................................................................................... I-17 Change Order Accounting .............................................................................................................. I-17 Authorized Deviations in Clauses .................................................................................................. I-17 Asbestos-Free Warranty ................................................................................................................. I-17 Safety and Health ........................................................................................................................... I-17 Protesting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco and Smoke in the Federal Workplace ................................................................................................... I-18 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties ................................................................. I-18 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense .............................................................................. I-18 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work .......................................................................... I-21 Claims Accounting ......................................................................................................................... I-22 Preservation of Cultural Resources ................................................................................................ I-22 Security Requirements – Alternate III ............................................................................................ I-24 Modification Proposals – Alternate IV ........................................................................................... I-30 iii

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. 1 General Decision WY170037, dated January 3, 2014 Attachment No. 2 Standard Form 24, Bid Bond Attachment No. 3 Past Performance Questionnaire (Evaluation Factor 4) Attachment No. 4 Proposed Subcontracting Goals (Evaluation Factor 6)

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K -- Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors Annual Representations and Certifications ..................................................................................... K-1 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ..................................................................... K-3 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance ................................................................ K-4 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters ............................................................................... K-5

SECTION L -- Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders Authorized Workers Notice to Potential Bureau of Reclamation Contractors ................................ L-1 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information ................................................................................... L-2 System for Award Management ...................................................................................................... L-3 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR art 101-29 .......................................................................... L-4 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition

Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) .................................................. L-5 Submission of Offers in the English Language ............................................................................... L-5

Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency ........................................................................................... L-5 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition ........................................................................ L-5 Type of Contract .............................................................................................................................. L-8 Contract Wage Rate Requirements - Secondary Site of Work ........................................................ L-8 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction .......................................................................................................... L-9 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement – Construction Materials ........................................... L-10 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior (Deviation) ......................................................... L-11 Site Visit (Construction)- Alternate I ........................................................................................... L-11 Preparation of Proposals ................................................................................................................ L-11 Authorized Deviations in Provisions ............................................................................................. L-12 Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services ............................................................ L-12 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures ................................................................................ L-12 General Proposal Instructions........................................................................................................ L-14 Technical Proposal Instructions .................................................................................................... L-15 Pricing Proposal Instructions ......................................................................................................... L-17 Notice of Proposed Partnering ....................................................................................................... L-18 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item ...................................... L-18

SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award Evaluation Factors for Award – Quality Predominance ................................................................. M-1 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations ............. M-5 iv

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STATION SERVICE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

Kortes Powerplant

FOREWORD

The work is located at the Kortes Powerplant, approximately 30 miles northeast of Sinclair, Wyoming, in Carbon County and approximately 64 miles Southwest of Casper, Wyoming.

The principle components of work consist of removing and replacing AC and DC electrical distribution equipment, conductors, cables, cable trays, raceways, as well as removing six 120V motor/heater control circuits and replacing with control power transformers (CPTs). The work also includes concrete removal and core drilling through concrete. During the project all critical plant equipment and protective relaying must be provided with temporary power. Contractor shall properly remove and dispose of equipment containing asbestos and/ or hazardous material coatings.

TELEPHONE INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE MADE TO:

Contractual Matters: Gerri Voto-Braun Contracting Officer Billings, Montana Telephone: (406) 247-7809 gvotobraun@usbr.gov

FOR DATE AND PLACE PROPOSALS ARE DUE, SEE “SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD," STANDARD FORM 1442, IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TABLE OF

CONTENTS.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S PUBLICATION

"RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS," (2009 EDITION) WHICH IS

APPLICABLE TO WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT, SEE CLAUSE AT "WBR

1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH."

PRE-BID SITE VISIT: AN ORGANIZED SITE VISIT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR

JANUARY 6, 2015 AT 1:00 PM. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS SHALL MAKE

ARRANGEMENTS IN ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT BY CONTACTING MR. KEN

KARSTOFT AT 307-261-5680 OR KKARSTOFT@USBR.GOV. ATTENDEES ARE TO

PROVIDE AND WEAR SAFETY BOOTS, HARD HATS AND SAFETY VESTS.

PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE

PRE-BID SITE VISIT TO GAIN A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK

REQUIREMENTS AND SITE CONDITIONS.

FROM CASPER, WYOMING, TAKE WYOMING STATE HIGHWAY 220,

APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES TO ALCOVA. TURN LEFT ON KORTES ROAD AT

ALCOVA AND PROCEED APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES TO THE INTERSECTION

TO PATHFINDER DAM. TURN LEFT AT THE INTERSECTION TO PATHFINDER

DAM AND CONTINUE ON KORTES ROAD APPROXIMATELY 14 MILES TO

LEO. TURN RIGHT AT THE LEO INTERSECTIONA AND CONTINUE ON KORTES

ROAD APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES TO MIRACLE MILE. TURN LEFT AT THE

MIRACLE MILE INTERSECTION AND CONTINUE ON KORTES ROAD

APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES TO KORTES POWERPLANT AND DAM.

SAM: EFFECTIVE JULY 29, 2012, ANY CONTRACTOR INTERESTED IN DOING

BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT MUST REGISTER IN THE SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) DATABASE PRIOR TO AWARD OF A CONTRACT

OR AGREEMENT. SAM IS A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OWNED AND OPERATED

FREE WEBSITE THAT CONSOLIDATES THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR

REGISTRATION (CCR), THE ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

APPLICATION (ORCA), AND THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (EPLS).

THE VENDOR’S DUNS AND BRADSTREET NUMBER AND BANKING

INFORMATION ARE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION. CONTRACTORS MAY

OBTAIN INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL CONFIRMATION

REQUIREMENTS VIA THE SAM WEBSITE ACCESSES THROUGH

HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV/PORTAL/PUBLIC/SAM/ OR BY THE FEDERAL SERVICE

DESK AT 1-866-606-8220.

PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR THE ANTICIPATED CONTRACT MUST BE

SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE

TREASURY’S INTERNET PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP) SYSTEM. THE IPP

WEBSITE IS HTTPS://WWW.IPP.GOV. THE CONTRACTOR MUST USE THE IPP

WEBSITE TO REGISTER ACCESS AND USE IPP FOR SUBMITTING REQUESTS

FOR PAYMENT. CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE WITH ENROLLMENT CAN BE

OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE IPP PRODUCTION HELPDESK VIA E-MAIL

IPPGROUP@BOS.FRB.ORG OR PHONE (866) 973-3131. IF THE CONTRACTOR IS

UNABLE TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT TO USE IPP FOR SUBMITTING

INVOICES FOR PAYMENT, THE CONTRACTOR MUST SUBMIT A WAIVER

REQUEST IN WRITING TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WITH ITS PROPOSAL

OR BID.

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040150563

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation Attention: Gerri Voto-Braun 11056 W. County Road 18E Loveland, CO 80537

Gerri Voto-Braun 406-247-7809

1x 12/16/2014

R15PS00030

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

Project Title: Station Service Equipment Replacement, Kortes Powerplant, Kortes Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Wyoming

The estimated price range for this project is $1.0 to $5.0 Million

The project is issued for full and open competition

The North American Industrial Classification Code is 238210

The Small Business Size Standard is $15.0 Million

Taxpayer Identification Number: ________________________

Data Universal Numbering System: _______________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 350 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Paragraph F.1

01/23/2015

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Gerri Voto-Braun

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

R15PS00030

00010 Station Service Equipment Replacement 1 AU $_______________

Price Schedule CLINS 1 through 18) See following continuation page(s):

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Station Service Equipment Replacement

Schedule

B - 1

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

STATION SERVICE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

B.1 SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the schedule.

(b) All offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) See the contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1.

(d) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number.

SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1 WBR

1452.232-81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

2 01 33 26 Electrical Drawings and Data

For the lump sum of $

3 03 81 10 Concrete Removal For the lump sum of $

4 03 81 10 Steel Cover Plates For the lump sum of $

5 03 81 10 Core Drilling 10-Inch Holes in Existing Concrete

26 Linear Inch

6 26 04 00 Electrical Demolition and Removal

For the lump sum of

7 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables For the lump sum of $

8 26 05 36 Cable Trays For the lump sum of $

Schedule

B - 2

SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

9 26 13 11 480-Volt Station Service Combination Switchgear/Switchboard

For the lump sum of $

10 26 13 11 480-Volt Station Service Combination Switchgear/Switchboard Spare Parts

For the lump sum of $

11 26 13 12 125 VDC Distribution Switchboard

For the lump sum of $

12 26 13 12 125 VDC Distribution Switchboard Spare Parts

For the lump sum of $

13 26 22 19 Control Power Transformers For the lump sum of $

14 26 24 24 Distribution Panelboards For the lump sum of $

15 26 24 24 Distribution Panelboards Spare Parts

For the lump sum of $

16 26 25 00 Low-Voltage Busway For the lump sum of $

17 26 27 00 Transformer-Load Centers For the lump sum of $

18 26 27 00 Transformer-Load Centers Spare Parts

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SCHEDULE

Summary of Work

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. The work is located at the Kortes Powerplant, approximately 30 miles northeast of Sinclair, Wyoming, in Carbon County and approximately 64 miles Southwest of Casper, Wyoming.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Replace AC and DC electrical distribution equipment and cables. Includes:

1. Remove electrical distribution equipment 480/120-volt switchgear/switchboard D2A, 125-VDC distribution switchboard B3A, 208/120-volt main lighting cabinet L2A, and 208/120-volt lighting panelboards L1A, L1B, L1C, L2B, L3A and LSA.

2. Removing all existing cables connected to 480/120-volt switchgear/switchboard D2A, 208/120-volt main lighting cabinet L2A, and 125-volt DC distribution board B3A.

3. Providing new 480-volt combination switchboard/switchgear D2A in new location.

4. Providing new 125-VDC distribution switchboard B3A in existing location.

5. Providing new combination transformer/load-centers D2B and D2C.

6. Providing new 208/120-volt main lighting distribution cabinet L2A in existing location.

7. Providing new 208/120-volt lighting panelboards L1A, L1B, L1C, L2B, L3A, LSA in existing locations.

8. Provide new low-voltage busway from Station Service transformers K2B and K2C to 480V distribution panel D2A.

9. Providing new conductors and raceway, including cable tray, between the new distribution equipment and loads.

10. Concrete removal and core drilling through concrete.

11. Providing temporary 480/120 VAC and 125 VDC power distribution to maintain use of critical plant equipment.

B. Remove six 120V motor/heater control circuits and replace with control power transformers (CPTs) to be located with the motor contactors.

1. Determining proper size of CPTs and CPT fuses for contactor/starter circuits.

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2. Installing and connecting CPTs and fuses in existing enclosures where possible, and in separate contractor-provided enclosures where existing enclosures have insufficient space.

C. Removal of equipment containing asbestos and heavy metals.

1. Remove and properly dispose of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) encountered during completion of sections 1.02 A and 1.02 B.

2. Remove and properly dispose of equipment containing hazardous waste coatings encountered during completion of sections 1.02 A and 1.02 B.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, the words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within the sentence or phrase.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. When the specifications use a word or term defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), the definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time the solicitation was issued.

B. Quality Assurance: Inspection and tests performed by Government to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract.

C. Quality Control: Activities performed by Contractor to ensure work conforms to contract requirements.

D. Contractor Quality Testing: Specified tests to be performed by the Contractor.

1. The Government may use the test results for Quality Assurance.

2. The Contractor may use the test results as part of Contractor quality control.

a. The Government anticipates that these tests will be part of the Contractor’s quality control program; however, the tests do not relieve the Contractor of providing adequate quality control measures in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction.

1.05 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 52:

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

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3. TSC: Technical Service Center.

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Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 10-1, Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) Buildings and service areas including offices, shops, warehouses, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas and haul routes.

3) Utilities including air, power, and water lines; fire hydrants; and compressor station.

4) First-aid and medical facilities.

5) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

6) Temporary fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair if damaged, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to the jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with the work required under this contract. Include methods to mark work area limits, protect disturbed areas, and prevent erosion.

c. Describe methods to protect, and repair if damaged, existing improvements and utilities at or near the jobsite.

d. Describe methods for removing temporary structures and facilities, cleanup, and rehabilitating site after completion of construction activities.

2. Submit revised drawings of changes in use of Government land made during design and erection stages or after use of Government land is in operation.

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 2

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government land may be used for required construction facilities.

B. Location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of construction facilities on Government land will be subject to approval of the COR.

C. Do not interfere with work of other contractors or the Government.

1.04 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

A. Space near plant is limited and subject to falling rock.

B. Unsecured open area approx. 1 mile from plant could be used.

1.05 WORK HOURS AND RESTRICTIONS

A. Due to security, the Contactor will only be allowed on site when an authorized Government representative (i.e., Government inspector) is available.

B. Material deliveries and removal of materials from jobsite shall be restricted to the hours 7:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Material deliveries and removal of materials from jobsite shall not be made on weekends and holidays.

C. Coordinate deliveries with COR in advance to avoid unanticipated delays during deliveries.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 MAINTENANCE

A. During winter months, outdoor Contractor use areas will receive snow accumulations.

Snow removal from Contractor use areas will be the Contractor’s responsibility.

Coordinate disposal of removed snow with the COR.

3.02 RESTORATION

A. Restore Contractor use areas to pre-construction condition.

Outages

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SECTION 01 14 30

OUTAGES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the schedule for items of work for which outages are required.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 30-1, Outage Request:

1. Area where work will be done (by number or other description).

2. Outline procedures for accomplishing work including:

a. Specific safety precautions to be taken.

b. Identify perimeter of work.

c. Type and location of barricades.

d. Warning signs.

e. Identify need for protective grounds and devices.

f. All Outage Requests are to be submitted at least 21 days before date of proposed outage.

3. Commencement time of work.

4. Duration of work.

5. Number of personnel and their classification.

6. Description of equipment to be used.

7. Information indicating that required materials are on site.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate and schedule outages with COR:

1. Coordinate work with Government operations.

2. No specific outage request will be considered unless:

a. COR has reasonable assurances that materials and equipment required for work will be onsite.

Outages

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b. Contractor will be prepared to perform work on date and during period of time requested for specific outage.

c. When work cannot be performed during an approved outage period, notify COR that outage is not required.

B. Outage window, available to Contractor: Government will perform switching and place units under clearance to accommodate Contractor-requested and approved outages from October 1, 2015, through April 1, 2016.

1. All plant outages must be kept to a minimum.

2. All critical equipment shall be powered within 2 hours of an outage.

C. Show construction outages greater than 4 hours in the construction schedule.

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Coordination Meetings

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SECTION 01 31 22

COORDINATION MEETINGS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 31 22-1, Preconstruction Meeting Notification:

1. Provide written notification to COR regarding date and time of meeting and indicate who will be attending.

2. Plan for execution of work, including:

a. Basic plans and drawings.

b. Basic schedule for planned work.

1.03 SPECIFICATION DRAWINGS

A. Electronic files of specification drawings are available to the Contractor. When AutoCAD versions exist, those will be available to the Contractor. With at least 14 days’ notice, Government will make these files available to Contractor.

1.04 COORDINATION MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Meeting:

1. Date: Within 35 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

a. Notify Government of meeting date at least 10 days before meeting.

2. Location: Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Area Office, 705 Pendell Boulevard, Mills, WY 82644.

3. Purpose: Review with Government personnel electrical drawings, data, technical requirements of specifications, and submittal procedures.

4. Attendees:

a. Government: COR, Wyoming Area Office staff Electrical Engineer, Reclamation Facility Representative.

b. Contractor: Responsible engineering representatives who understand the specifications with respect to technical requirements, equipment to be

Coordination Meetings

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Representatives shall include:

1) One from Prime Contractor.

2) One from switchgear/switchboard manufacturer performing internal wiring of equipment.

3) One from electrical subcontractor.

5. Within 21 calendar days after conclusion of meeting, Government will furnish Contractor a letter regarding items discussed at meeting with enclosed copies of pertinent drawings and data marked with Government’s comments.

B. Recurring on-site coordination meetings.

1. Date: Beginning after mobilization.

2. Frequency: Approximately weekly.

3. Purpose: Discuss Contractor’s upcoming work and Reclamation’s regular ongoing activities at the facility.

4. Attendees: Plant staff and Contractor’s representative(s). Other Government representatives, as required.

5. Meeting Notes: Provided by Contractor within 48 hours of meeting.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Electrical Drawings and Data

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SECTION 01 33 26

ELECTRICAL DRAWINGS AND DATA

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Electrical Drawings and Data:

1. Payment: Lump sum price offered in the schedule.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

1. IEEE C37.2-2008 Standard Electrical Power System Device Function Numbers and Contact Designations

1.03 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. In addition to the requirements in Section 01 33 00 – Submittals, prepare electrical drawings and data submittals in accordance with the following.

B. Drawings, General:

1. Device Designations and Symbols:

a. Conform to IEEE C37.2.

b. As indicated on standard drawings 104-D-1150.

2. Provide as PDF file on Compact Disk.

3. Furnish with Government title block and in form as indicated on standard drawing 40-D-7102.

4. Government will provide specific title block information when drawings are submitted.

5. Indicate changes on revised drawings to distinguish them from previous submittals. Describe reasons for significant changes in submittal letters.

C. Approval Drawings In Government Format:

1. Single-Line and Three-Line Diagrams:

a. In accordance with standard drawing 104-D-1150.

2. Schematic Diagram Drawings:

a. In accordance with standard drawing 104-D-1150.

b. Format: Vertical ladder diagram form.

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c. Conductor designations: As indicated on drawings.

d. Government may revise conductor or device designations on Contractor’s drawings when drawings are approved at no change in contract price or completion time.

e. Indicate device terminal designations.

f. Indicate functional operation.

g. Describe unusual or nonstandard operation.

h. Indicate ratings and/or values of devices.

i. Indicate contacts, including spare contacts, for auxiliary relays, timers, and protective relays.

j. Indicate cross-referencing between other schematic and wiring diagrams.

k. Do not include current and potential transformer circuits on drawing with direct-current control and direct-current protective relaying circuits.

l. Show switch developments for control, selector, and limit switches.

m. Show device and terminal block designations.

3. Wiring Diagram Drawings:

a. Match with schematic diagram drawings.

b. Indicate point-to-point wiring in accordance with standard drawing 104-D-1165.

c. Indicate equipment as mounted on back, side, swing, and door panels.

Show panel as viewed from wiring side of panel.

d. Identify each item of equipment with designation indicated on schematic diagram.

e. Identify components such as circuit breakers by value.

f. Indicate wiring of devices and items of equipment including terminal number.

g. Indicate cables, cable and individual wire designations, and connections to external circuits. Government will show cables, cable and individual wire designations, and connections when wiring diagrams are approved.

Provide room on drawings for Government to add cables.

h. Show no more than one panel per drawing.

D. Approval Drawings and Data in Manufacturer’s Format:

1. General: Furnish with manufacturer’s standard format, except as noted below.

2. Equipment Layout Drawings:

a. Indicate dimensions of equipment.

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b. Indicate location of devices and items of equipment including nameplates, terminal blocks, wiring ducts, bus, conduit entries, and any other features.

c. Indicate method of securing equipment to deck, floor, or wall.

d. Identify each device and item of equipment with a bill of material reference number.

3. Bill of Material List:

a. Provide information on manufacturer, style, type, rating, quantity, and other identifying information for each device or item of equipment.

b. Provide unique reference number for each device or item of equipment listed on bill of material.

4. Nameplate Lists: Provide information on type of material, size, and engraved lettering.

5. Manufacturer’s Technical Catalog Data:

a. Provide technical data for each device or item of equipment.

b. Include manufacturer’s name and address; catalog number, type, style, or model number; electrical ratings; and dimensions.

c. Where several items are listed on same sheet, indicate exact items being submitted for approval with clear markings/arrows. Do not use highlighter.

d. Demonstrate proposed device or item of equipment meets specifications requirements.

e. Mark catalog data sheet with appropriate bill of material (BOM) item number.

f. Assemble catalog data sheets into one enclosing cover with BOM index.

6. Provide time-current characteristic curves for adjustable and non-adjustable protective devices.

E. Check Prints:

1. Schematic and wiring diagrams which indicate As-Built condition of equipment at time of shipment.

2. Mark with changes and revisions made during installation and checkout of equipment.

3. Check Prints of commissioned equipment shall be readily available to plant personnel.

4. Maintain separate, identical set of prints for use in preparing final drawings.

5. Maintain separate, identical set of prints for use by facility personnel until final drawings have been approved.

F. As-built Drawings:

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1. Mark prints of electrical specifications drawings (including prints labeled “FOR INFORMATION ONLY”) to indicate as-built changes made to equipment and systems during construction.

2. Include revision dates.

3. Mark the drawings in the following colors:

a. Red – Additions to original drawings.

b. Green – Deletions to original drawings.

c. Blue – Notations necessary for explanation of as-built markings.

G. Final Drawings:

1. Revised to reflect approval comments and as-built condition of installed equipment at time of contract completion.

2. Provide original D-size plot of schematic and wiring diagrams, equipment layout drawings, bill of materials, and nameplate drawings/lists.

3. Provide computer drawing files on CD-ROM disc in AutoCAD® (*.dwg) or Drawing Transfer Format (DXF).

H. Test Reports:

1. Typed, 8 1/2- by 11-inch sheets.

2. Certified by the individual(s) performing the tests.

3. Submit multi-page reports in bound folder or three-ring binder.

I. Operation and Maintenance Instructions Books:

1. Print Copies:

a. Assemble each set of material into one or more books with enclosing covers.

2. Electronic Copies:

a. Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format on CD-ROM discs.

b. Conform to print copies.

c. Bookmark file(s) to aid in navigating.

3. Provide following items:

a. Index sheet at front of each book which provides page or index tab number information for each device or item of equipment in book.

b. Manufacturer's operation and maintenance procedures; installation details, as necessary; and catalog data sheets for each device or item of equipment.

c. List of recommended spare parts and components.

d. Complete parts lists for all replacement parts.

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e. Manufacturer's circuit breaker and fuse time-current curves.

f. Copies of all factory test reports.

g. Copies of bills of materials

h. Copies of all drawings.

1) Revised to reflect approval comments.

2) Maximum size: 11- by 17-inch.

1.04 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-Installation Meetings:

1. Contractor’s Conference:

a. Date: Approximately 30 days after receipt of notice to proceed and upon written request of COR. Notification will be at least 10 days in advance of conference date.

b. Location: Bureau of Reclamation, Wyoming Area Office, 705 Pendell Boulevard, Mills, WY 82644.

c. Purpose: Review with Government personnel electrical drawings, data, and technical requirements of specifications.

d. Attendees: Responsible engineering representatives who have been fully informed of specifications with respect to technical requirements, equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design. Representatives shall include:

1) One from Contractor.

2) One from switchgear/switchboard manufacturer.

3) One from prime electrical subcontractor.

e. Electrical design drawings included in these specifications that were created in AUTOCAD are available on CD-ROM disks. With at least 14 days notice, Government will make these disks available to Contractor at conference.

f. After conclusion of conference, Government will furnish Contractor a letter regarding items discussed at conference with enclosed copies of all pertinent drawings and data marked with Government’s comments.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Submittals

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

DEFINITIONS

B. Days: Calendar days.

C. Required Submittal Number (RSN): Identifies items to be submitted together as a complete submittal.

D. Submittal Types, as listed in Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals:

1. A – Action:

a. Government will respond as to adequacy of submittal.

b. Action submittals are considered to be “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

2. I – Informational:

a. The Government will acknowledge receipt of Informational submittals.

b. The Government may reject an Informational submittal when the submittal does not comply with the contract. The Contractor shall correct mistakes or deficiencies in rejected Informational submittals and resubmit.

c. Informational submittals are considered to be “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction, except that approval by the Government is not required.

1.02 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. In case of conflict between requirements of this section and requirements included elsewhere in these specifications, requirements included elsewhere take precedence.

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

2. Label with contract number and title, and RSN.

3. Measurement units: US Customary Units.

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C. Drawings:

1. Minimum identification in title block:

a. Contract number and title.

b. Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number.

c. Date.

2. Provide space next to title block for review stamps.

3. Size: D size (22 inches by 34 inches).

4. Draw to scale with neat lettering using drafting equipment or computer drafting equipment.

5. Final Drawings:

a. AutoCAD®, Version 2013, format (.dwg) on CD-ROM.

b. Original D size (22 inches by 34 inches) plots.

c. Show as-built changes, including revision dates, made during installation.

D. Product Data:

1. Mark manufacturer’s data for commercial products or equipment, such as catalog cut sheets.

a. Identify manufacturer’s name, type, model, size, and characteristics.

b. Illustrate that product or equipment meets requirements of specifications.

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will be clear and legible after photocopying. Do not use highlighter.

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

E. Certifications:

1. Certifications by a registered professional: Signed and sealed by registered professional.

2. Manufacturer’s certifications: Signed by authorized representative of manufacturer.

F. Manuals:

1. Copies:

a. Printed copies: Bound and indexed.

b. Electronic copies: Adobe® Acrobat PDF (.pdf) format on CD-ROM.

1) Bookmark longer files to assist in navigating file.

2. Contents:

a. Parts identification lists, lists of special tools, and accessories.

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b. Schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams.

c. Detailed instructions for installing, operating, lubricating, and maintaining equipment.

d. As-built drawings, photographs, and test records or reports if required by the specifications.

1.03 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submit only checked submittals. Submittals without evidence of Contractor’s approval will be returned for resubmission.

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent to:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. Contractor’s transmittal number, unique for each individual transmittal.

3. RSN for each attached submittal.

4. Responsible code.

5. Number of sets for each RSN.

6. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 14 days after receiving the comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. More than one RSN may be submitted under a transmittal letter, provided the responsible code is the same and submittal packages are required to be separated, tabbed, and each RSN individually identified.

1.04 TRANSMITTAL

A. Transmit submittals via hard-copy and in digital format via email or DVD based on digital file size. Hard-copy will be considered official submittal.

B. Hard-copy transmittals and submittals:

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1. Addresses for codes listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

a. CO: Contracting Officer, Bureau of Reclamation, Attn. GP-5000, P.O.

Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900.

b. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative, Bureau of Reclamation, 705 Pendell Boulevard, Mills, WY 82644.

c. TSC: Technical Service Center, Bureau of Reclamation, Attn: 86-68170, P.O. Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225-0007; Express Mail: Sixth and Kipling, Building 67, Room 152.

2. Send original transmittal letter with appropriate number of sets to office listed in “Responsible Code” column in Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals.

3. Send copy of transmittal letter with appropriate number of submittal sets to offices that are not the responsible code, but show “No. of sets to be sent to” in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

4. When “No. of sets to be sent to” is 0, send a copy of transmittal letter to that office.

5. Submittals required by the specifications, but not listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

a. Submit in accordance with this section.

b. Submit to COR unless otherwise specified.

C. Digital Transmittals and Submittals:

1. Submit one digital copy of the transmittal along with one digital copy of the submittal in Portable Document Format (PDF) or AutoCAD®, Version 2013, format (.dwg).on CD-ROM AutoCAD®, Version 2013, format (.dwg), D size (22 inches by 34 inches) to each person identified below.

2. Send email submittals to the responsibility codes listed Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

a. Where the responsibility code is the Contracting Officer (CO), submit to:

1) Gerri Voto-Braun; gvotobraun@usbr.gov

2) Ken Karstoft; kkarstoft@usbr.gov

b. Where the responsibility code is the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), submittal to:

1) Ken Karstoft; kkarstoft@usbr.gov

2) Wayne Parker; wparker@usbr.gov

3) Alex Ticknor; aticknor@usbr.gov

c. Where the responsibility code is the Technical Service Center (TSC), submit to:

1) Jay Patterson; jbpatterson@usbr.gov

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2) Ken Karstoft; kkarstoft@usbr.gov

3) Wayne Parker; wparker@usbr.gov

4) Alex Ticknor; aticknor@usbr.gov

3. When “No. of sets to be sent to” is 0, in the responsibility codes listed Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals email a copy of transmittal letter to that office. to the responsibility codes listed Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals

1.05 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 28 days for review…