Solicitation_No._R15PS00845.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region July 2015

Request For Proposal Solicitation No. R15PS00845

Canyon Ferry Powerplant Cable Tray Asbestos Board Abatement

Canyon Ferry Unit Helena-Great Falls Division Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Montana

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region July 2015

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CANYON FERRY POWERPLANT

CABLE TRAY ASBESTOS BOARD ABATEMENT

Canyon Ferry Unit, Helena-Great Falls Division

FOREWORD

The work is located at Canyon Ferry Dam, in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, approximately 17 miles northeast of Helena, Montana.

Work under these specifications includes the following: (1) Furnishing, installing and operating temporary enclosures to isolate and contain asbestos-containing materials in the work area from the rest of the powerplant. (2) Temporality lift cables off of the bottom of the cable tray to access the asbestos board tray bottom. (3) Removal and disposal of existing cable tray asbestos board. (4) Clean all spaces within the containment to be free of asbestos prior to removal of the temporary enclosures and perform testing to demonstrate surfaces are clean. Clean cable tray supports and cables in the trays that contained the asbestos board. All areas that are exposed to asbestos due to the removal of the asbestos board are to be cleaned. Small temporary enclosures around non asbestos cable trays and existing infrastructure may be utilized to reduce the spread of asbestos during the asbestos board removal and the amount of cleaning required to clean asbestos from inside the larger containment area.

(5) Removal of the temporary enclosures. (6) Replace tray bottom with approved substitute material.

(7) Lower cables onto new tray. (8) Perform all hazardous materials testing, background air, surface perimeter, and clearance monitoring and reporting during the work.

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."

SITE VISIT: AN ORGANIZED SITE VISIT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR JULY 16, 2015 AT

1:00 PM. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS SHALL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS IN

ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT BY CONTACTING MR. KURT ANDERSON AT 406-247-7785

OR VIA E-MIAL AT KAANDERSON@USBR.GOV. SEE PARAGRAPH L.15 FOR

DIRECTIONS. ATTENDEES ARE TO PROVIDE AND WEAR SAFETY BOOTS, HARD

HATS AND SAFETY VESTS. PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS ARE STRONGLY

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ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE PRE-BID SITE VISIT TO GAIN A BETTER

UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SITE CONDITIONS.

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.

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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 33 00 Submittals 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 46 20 Testing Agency Services 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 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

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 36 Cable Trays

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 02 82 Asbestos-Containing Material Field Report 51 26 05 Cable Tray Photographs

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

SECTION H -- Special Contract Requirements Non-Discrimination Notice to U.S. Department of the Interior Contractors, Subcontractors, and Lessors (Dec1999) .......................................................................................... H-1 ii

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 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviations) ...................................................................................................................................... I-4 Commercial and Governmental Entity Code Maintenance .............................................................. I-4 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications .................................................. I-5 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format ............................................................................ I-5 Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 .............................................................................. I-5 Buy American Act – Construction Materials ................................................................................... I-8 Bid Guarantee ................................................................................................................................. I-11 Performance and Payment Bonds ................................................................................................... I-11 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts .................................................................... I-12 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts .................................................................................. I-14 Changes .......................................................................................................................................... I-20 Change Order Accounting .............................................................................................................. I-21 Authorized Deviations in Clauses .................................................................................................. I-21 Asbestos-Free Warranty ................................................................................................................. I-21 Safety and Health ........................................................................................................................... I-21 Protesting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco and Smoke in the Federal Workplace ................................................................................................... I-22 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties ................................................................. I-22 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense .............................................................................. I-24 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work .......................................................................... I-25 Claims Accounting ......................................................................................................................... I-26 Preservation of Cultural Resources ................................................................................................ I-26 Security Requirements – Alternate III ............................................................................................ I-27 Modification Proposals – Alternate IV ........................................................................................... I-34

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. 1 General Decision MT150041, dated January 2, 2015 Attachment No. 2 Standard Form 24, Bid Bond Attachment No. 3 Past Performance Questionnaire (Evaluation Factor 4)

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K -- Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representations ........................................................................................................ K-1 Annual Representations and Certifications ..................................................................................... K-1

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 iii

Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ..................................................................... L-4 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR art 101-29 .......................................................................... L-5 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition

Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) .................................................. L-6 Submission of Offers in the English Language ............................................................................... L-6

Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency ........................................................................................... L-6 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition ........................................................................ L-6 Type of Contract .............................................................................................................................. L-9 Contract Wage Rate Requirements - Secondary Site of Work ...................................................... L-10 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction ........................................................................................................ L-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement – Construction Materials ........................................... L-11 Service of Protest – Department of the Interior (Deviation) ......................................................... L-12 Site Visit (Construction)- Alternate I ........................................................................................... L-12 Preparation of Proposals ................................................................................................................ L-12 Authorized Deviations in Provisions ............................................................................................. L-12 Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services ............................................................ L-13 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures ................................................................................ L-13 General Proposal Instructions........................................................................................................ L-15 Technical Proposal Instructions .................................................................................................... L-16 Pricing Proposal Instructions ......................................................................................................... L-18 Notice of Proposed Partnering ....................................................................................................... L-19 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item ...................................... L-19

SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award Evaluation Factors for Award – Quality Predominance ................................................................. M-1 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations ............. M-4 iv

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

GVotoBraun Inserted Text

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)

0040206953

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation

Attn: Gerri Voto-Braun 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59102

Gerri Voto-Braun 406-247-7809

1x 07/02/2015

R15PS00845

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

Canyon Ferry Powerplant Cable Tray Asbestos Board Abatement Project, Canyon Ferry

Unit, Helena-Great Falls Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Montana

The estimated price range for this work is $100,000 to $250,000

The project is issued under a small business set-aside

The North American Industrial Classification Code is 238990

The Size Standard is $15.0 Million

Taxpayer Identification Number: ________________________________

Data Universal Numbering System: _______________________________

Commercial and Government Entity Code: _________________________

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.)

10 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Paragraph F.1

08/04/2015

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 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

R15PS00845

00010 Cable Tray Asbestos Board Abatement 1 AU $______________

Price Schedule CLINS 1 -3

(See the following continuation pages)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Canyon Ferry Powerplant Cable Tray Asbestos Board Abatement Specification No. 60-C0662

Price Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Cable Tray Asbestos Board Abatement

Canyon Ferry Unit, Helena-Great Falls Division

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

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

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

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only.

Except as provided in the contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns. The contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity does not apply to lump sum items.

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

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

PRICE 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 02 82 20 Removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials

For the lump sum of $

3 26 05 36 Cable Tray 370 lin ft $ $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

Price Schedule

B - 2

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES /COSTS

Summary of Work

01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located at Canyon Ferry Dam, approximately 17 miles northeast of Helena, Montana in Lewis and Clark County.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Principal components of work under these specifications includes the following:

1. Furnishing, installing, and operating temporary enclosures to isolate and contain asbestos-containing materials in the work area from the rest of the powerplant.

2. Temporality lift cables off of the bottom of the cable tray to access the asbestos board tray bottom.

3. Removal and disposal of existing cable tray asbestos board.

4. Clean all spaces within the containment to be free of asbestos prior to removal of the temporary enclosures and perform testing to demonstrate surfaces are clean.

a. Clean cable tray supports and cables in the tray/s that contained the asbestos board.

b. All areas that are exposed to asbestos due to the removal of the asbestos board are to be cleaned.

c. Small temporary enclosures around non asbestos cable trays and existing infrastructure may be utilized to reduce the spread of asbestos during the asbestos board removal and the amount of cleaning required to clean asbestos from inside the larger containment area.

5. Removal of the temporary enclosures.

6. Replace tray bottom with approved substitute material.

7. Lower cables onto new tray.

8. Perform all hazardous materials testing, background air, surface perimeter and clearance monitoring and reporting during the work.

B. All work shall be completed while the Canyon Ferry Powerplant remains in operation.

1. Assume that all cables will be energized during work.

2. A single enclosure encompassing the entire work area or large portions of the powerplant is not acceptable.

Summary of Work

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1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 53.

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.

1.05 ACRONYMS

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

1. CO: Contracting Officer

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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END OF SECTION

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, temporary roads, 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. When private land is used for construction facilities, or other construction purposes, make necessary arrangements associated with use of private land.

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

D. Do not interfere with work of other contractors or the Government in vicinity, or with reservations made by the Government for use of such land.

E. Housing for construction personnel will not be permitted on Government land, except housing for guards or watchmen as approved by the COR.

F. Working hours are 7:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday.

G. Contractor shall request in writing, additional working hours within a single shift, at least 7 days prior to need, from the COR. The Contracting Officer may assess actual costs associated with additional working hours.

H. Contractor shall request in writing, additional full shift at least 21 days prior to need, from the COR. The Contracting Officer may assess actual costs associated with additional working hours.

I. No work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or Federal Holidays.

J. The available staging and parking areas near the powerplant will be identified at the pre-bid meeting with the Contractor.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Submittals

01 33 00 - 1

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

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 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-2005(2010) Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-2011 United States National CAD Standards, Version 5.

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

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

C. Submittals: Considered “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236- 21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1.04 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.

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.

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

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

4. Draw to scale using computer drafting or drafting equipment, unless otherwise specified.

a. Lettering shall be neat when drawing preparation with drafting equipment is allowed.

5. Government Format drawings:

a. Prepare drawings designated as “Government Format” in the specifications as follows:

1) Title block and sheet format:

a) As shown on Drawing 40-D-7102.

b) Government will provide specific title block information to be used.

2) Drawing format:

a) AUTOCAD, Version 2007 or later.

b) In accordance with NIBS NCS.

3) Size: D-size (22-inch by 34-inch) as defined by ASME Y14.1.

4) Government will provide an electronic AutoCAD template.

6. Final drawings:

a. Drawing format: AUTOCAD, Version 2007 or later.

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

Indicate changes by clouding.

c. Electronic files: On CD or DVD discs.

d. Original plots: D size (22 inches by 34 inches).

e. Government will provide an electronic AutoCAD template.

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 photocopy (no highlighter).

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

E. Certifications:

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

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

1.05 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 sets specified in “Sets to be sent:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

1. Electronic submittals:

a. In Portable Document Format (PDF).

b. Include RSN transmittal letter.

c. Do not include Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in electronic submittals.

2. Submit electronic submittals via email or CD/DVD based on size:

a. The Government can receive e-mails up to 25 MB. However, e-mails over 10 MB should be considered extra large. E-mailing of electronic submittals exceeding 10 MB should only occur after transmittal of larger size e-mail has been verified.

b. Address e-mail of electronic submittals less than extra large size to:

1) sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov

c. Include electronic submittals that are too large to e-mail with paper copy of submittal. These electronic submittals shall be on CD or DVD.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. 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.

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3. Resubmit returned submittals within 28 days after receiving the comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. Each submittal shall be submitted under a separate transmittal letter. Multiple RSNs submitted under a single letter will be returned to the Contractor for resubmittal.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 21 days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when complete sets of materials required for a particular RSN are received and extends through return mailing postmark date.

B. Time in Excess of Specified:

1. The CO may extend the contract completion date to allow additional time for completing work affected by excess review time.

a. The time extension will be to the extent that excess review time caused delay to the contract completion date.

b. The time extension will not exceed the time used in excess of the specified number of days for review of submittals or resubmittals.

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of two or more separate submittals or resubmittals will be counted only once in extending the contract completion date.

2. No time extension will be allowed if the Contractor fails to make complete action submittals in sequence and within time periods specified.

3. Adjustment for delay will be made only to the extent that:

a. Approval was required under the contract, and

b. Requests for approval were properly and timely submitted and were approved.

4. Adjustment will be subject to terms of paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work, however, no such delay shall be deemed to be a “suspension order” as the term is used in that clause.

C. Submittal Response:

1. A response letter from the COR for each submittal will be sent to the Contractor indicating if the submittal is either approved, approved subject to identified changes, or not approved.

a. Revise and resubmit submittals not approved.

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b. Do not change designs without approval of the COR after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

1.07 TRANSMITTAL

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

1. Where the recipient is the Contracting Officer, address the transmittal letter to Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: GP-5000, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address is 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

2. Where the recipient is the Contracting Officer’s Representative, address the transmittal letter to Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: GP-2600, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address is 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

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Table 01 33 00A. – List of Submittals **CO indicates Contracting Officer and COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

1 Performance and Payment Bonds 52.228-15

Performance and Payment Bonds

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1 paper 0

2 Insurance-work on a Government Installation 52.228-05

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

2) Current certification of insurance for each subcontractor

Before commencing onsite work

CO 1 paper

1 paper

3 Liability Insurance 1452.228-70

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

Prior to commencement of work under the contract

CO 1 paper 0

4 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26

Information required by Executive Order 112246

(SF-100)

Within 30 days following award

CO 1 paper 0

5 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-10

Certification that executive compensation and subcontract awards were reported

Within 10 days of each report being submitted

CO 1 paper 0

6 Site Security

GP-7

List of all contractor and subcontractor employees

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

7 Site Security

GP-7

List of all vehicles and equipment to be brought onsite

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

8 Labor Standards Data 52.222-11

1) List of subcontractors

2) Statement and acknowledgement Form (SF-1413) for each subcontract

Within 14 days after award of contract

COR 1 paper

1 paper

1 paper + 1 electronic

1 paper + 1

9 Payrolls 52.222-08

Copies of all payrolls Weekly for each week of contract performance

COR 1 paper 2 paper

10 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-15

Practicable Schedule Within 5 days after work commences on the contract or another period of time as determined by Contracting Officer

COR 1 paper 1 paper + 1

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Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

11 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-15

Updated Schedule Showing Actual Progress

Monthly or as directed by the Contracting Officer

COR 1 paper 1 paper + 1 electronic

12 Release of Claims 1452.204-70

Release of Claims (DI-

137) against the Government

After completion of the work and prior to final payment

CO 1 paper 0

01 14 10-1 Use of Site Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan

At least 28 days before use of Government land

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 10-1 Safety Data Sheets

Complete LHM and SDS At least 21 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 10-2 Safety Data Sheets

Updated LHM and SDS At least 21 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material not previously listed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-1 Safety and Health

Safety Program Submitted and accepted before commencing onsite work. See section 3 of RSHS

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-2 Safety and Health

Monthly Accident Summary Report

First day of each month.

See paragraph 3.8 of

RSHS

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-3 Safety and Health

Respirator User Documentation

At least 21 days before arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 20-4 Safety and Health

Other Training Certificates

At least 21 days before arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 30-1 Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel

Qualifications At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 30-2 Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel

Safety Inspection Reports Submit to COR within 7 days of the inspection

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 00-1 Quality Procedures

Contractor Quality Control Program

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 00-2 Quality Procedures

Contractor’s Daily Reports

Submit weekely COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 00-3 Quality Procedures

Quality Control Supervisor

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 20-1 Testing Agency Services

Testing Agency Services Plan

Submit at the time of the preconstruction conference

COR 0 1 paper + 1

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Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 56 10-1 Protection of Existing Installations

Plan for Protecting Existing Installations

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-1 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Plan

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-2 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Records

Within 7 days of waste disposal

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-3 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Consultant Resume

At least 21 days before beginning environmental assessment

COR 0 2 paper

01 74 00-4 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Site Assessment

Within 14 days of completion of work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-1 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials

Resumes, Certificates, and Qualifications

At least 40 days before asbestos removal starts

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-2 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials

Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan

At least 40 days before asbestos removal starts

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-3 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials

CIH Inspection Reports Within 7 days of the inspection

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-4 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials

Working Level Test Results

Within 2 days after tests completed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-5 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos- Containing Materials

Certificate of Disposal Within 15 days after disposal

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

26 05 36-1 Cable Trays Cable Tray Replacement Plan

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1

Safety Data Sheets

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SECTION 01 35 10

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

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 DEFINITIONS

A. LHM: List of Hazardous Materials

B. SDS: Safety Data Sheet.

1. Referred to as Material Safety Data Sheets in the clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identifications and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1.

1.03 APPLICATION

A. For the purposes of this contract, “delivered under this contract” in paragraph (b) of the clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1, includes:

1. Materials delivered to the Government.

2. Materials incorporated into the work.

3. Materials used by the Contractor during contract performance at the jobsite.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 35 10-1, Complete LHM and SDS.

C. RSN 01 35 10-2, Updated LHM and SDS:

1. Comply with paragraph (e) of clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Alternate 1.

1.05 DELIVERY

A. Do not deliver hazardous materials to jobsite which are not included on the original or previously updated LHM and SDS before receipt of updated LHM and SDS by the CO.

Safety Data Sheets

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include the cost of complying with this section in the prices offered in the schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards Including revisions posted at http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

2. FIST 1-1 (2012) Hazardous Energy Control Program Available on the Internet at:

www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2. 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

3. Available on the Internet at www.osha.gov.

C. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), Threshold Limit Values (TLVs)

1. Available at www.acgih.org

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 35 20-1, Safety Program:

1. Submit a comprehensive, job-specific safety and health program in accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals and in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.3 of the Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) and these specifications.

2. The Safety Program will not be accepted for review by the COR unless it addresses, in order, lettered and numbered per Appendix B of the RSHS, a comprehensive narrative for each applicable item in the outline and program elements contained in these specifications.

http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.acgih.org/

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3. Generic company safety programs are not acceptable. The Safety Program must be site specific for this contract.

4. The Contractor’s Safety Program must be submitted and accepted by Reclamation prior to commencing onsite work, including mobilization.

5. The Safety Program Statement of Responsibility must state that “the contractor is responsible for ensuring that all work will be in compliance with Reclamation Safety and Health Standards and these specifications.”

6. The Safety and Health Program shall include but not be limited to the following program elements:

a. Emergency Action Plan

1) Detail coordination plan for outside emergency services including response time and a site visit where a rescue requires special capabilities or equipment.

2) This plan shall address detailed emergency contacts and procedures to be used during an onsite emergency.

b. Hazardous Energy Control (lockout/tagout)

1) Include the contractor’s written Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP).

2) Comply with facility HECP procedures and coordinate activities with Reclamation staff.

c. Electrical Safety

1) Include safe work procedures at the site, electrically qualified persons, grounding techniques, use of mobile generators, construction lighting, power tool safety, and use of personal protective equipment.

2) Specifically address safe work procedures and PPE for working with live conductors in cable trays that may have damaged insulators.

d. Job Hazard Analysis

1) Provide a list of proposed JHA’s in the Safety Program for each anticipated work task.

2) A detailed JHA shall be completed onsite prior to starting each work task. Work will not begin on the phase of the work until a JHA is acceptable to the Onsite Government Representative.

3) Activities involving hazardous materials shall have the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet(s) attached to the JHA.

e. Respiratory Protection

1) Identify respirator users, tasks and operations with recognized respiratory hazards.

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2) The plan shall address exposure to respirable silica associated with concrete work as follows.

a) Use of tight fitting half face air purifying respirators with P100 cartridges in the absence of an on-site exposure assessment.

b) The level of respiratory protection may only be diminished on the basis of an exposure assessment conducted by a certified industrial hygienist (CIH) specific to each dust-generating operation that is acceptable to Reclamation.

f. Hearing Conservation

1) Include a task- and site-specific hearing conservation plan.

2) Identify the type of hearing protection and verify that workers are in a Hearing Conservation Program.

g. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

1) Include a detailed plan for each task that specifies which personal protective equipment shall be used for all construction activities.

2) The employer must ensure that the PPE is verified by the manufacturer for the intended use and protection.

3) Provide appropriate PPE at no cost to the employees

h. Hazard Communication

1) Include a written Hazard Communication plan. .

2) The safety and health practices, procedures, and protective equipment used for new and existing products shall be based upon the health hazards identified in the SDS.

i. Fall Protection and Prevention

1) Detail safe work procedures, training and engineering controls for work in elevated areas where employees are exposed to a fall.

2) The Contractor shall use engineered fall protection systems, fall restraint, and/or fall arrest systems for work in elevated areas. Warning line and safety monitoring systems are not permitted.

j. Scaffolding Safety and Design

1) Include a scaffolding plan indicating what type of scaffolding will be used at the site and provide drawings, design specifications, manufacturer information, fall protection procedures and falling object protection.

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2) Prepared or reviewed and signed by a qualified Professional Engineer (P.E.) except when manufactured systems and standard designs are used.

7. Safety plan shall be prepared in conjunction with section 02 80 20 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos-Containing Materials, RSN 02 82 20-2, Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan, sub-section 1.04. C.

C. RSN 01 35 20-2, Monthly Accident Summary Report:

1. Form 7-2218 or other acceptable form in accordance with paragraph 3.8 of RSHS.

2. Submit on the first day of every month.

D. RSN 01 35 20-3 Respirator User Documentation

1. Submit documentation of medical qualifications less than 12 months old for all respirator users at the site.

2. Submit results of fit tests less than 12 months old for all users of tight fitting negative pressure respirators at the site.

E. RSN 01 35 20-4, Other Training Certificates

1. First Aid/CPR certifications for onsite foremen and/or safety personnel.

2. Proof of fall protection and prevention training for employees who work in elevated areas.

3. Proof of Lockout/tagout training for all employees who will work in any area protected by lockout/tagout and hazardous energy control procedures.

4. Training certifications and experience for scaffolding competent person.

1.04 SAFETY AND HEALTH

A. Comply with RSHS, local safety programs, and any other referenced safety and health standards. Perform work in accordance with the specific safety program elements and referenced standards.

B. Provide and maintain a work environment and procedures that will:

1. Safeguard the public, Government personnel, and Contractor employees from Contractor operations and activities that are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to health and safety

2. Avoid interruptions of site operations and delays in project completion dates.

3. Control costs in contract performance.

C. For each operation requiring…