Solicitation_No._R16PS00456.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region April 2016

Request For Proposal Solicitation No. R16PS00456

Guernsey Dam North Spillway Gate Rehabilitation

North Platte Project, Wyoming

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region April 2016

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GUERNSEY DAM

NORTH SPILLWAY GATE REHABILITATION

NORTH PLATTE PROJECT – WYOMING

FOREWORD

Work is for rehabilitating the existing Guernsey Dam North Spillway Gate located approximately 2 miles northwest of Guernsey, Wyoming, in Platte County.

Principal features of work include removal of existing coating system from the gate and application of new coating system, rehabilitating the roller trains, furnishing and installing new roller trains, fabricating and installing a water deflector to prevent further damage to the roller trains, removal and control of water, and cofferdam.

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

APRIL 28, 2016 AT 1:00 PM. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS SHALL MAKE

ARRANGEMENTS FOR ATTENDING THE SITE VISIT BY CONTACTING MR. JOHN

FOREMAN AT 970-962-4527 OR VIA E-MAIL AT JFOREMAN@USBR.GOV.

SEE PARAGRAPH L.14 FOR INFORMATION ON THE SITE VISIT. 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.

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

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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 - Specifications

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 12 Work Restrictions 01 14 20 Reservoir Operations 01 14 22 Coordination of Work with Other Contractors 01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 20 Construction Program 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 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 55 20 Traffic Control 01 55 28 Temporary Traffic Signs 01 56 15 Protection of Existing Utilities 01 56 20 Existing Fences 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 57 30 Water Pollution Control 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 64 40 Government-Furnished Products 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 83 30 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Hazardous Materials

DIVISION 03 – CONCRETE

03 62 20 Nonshrink Grout

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 96 20 Coatings

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 03 30 Removal of Water 31 32 36 Geomembrane 31 52 00 Cofferdam

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 23 50 North Spillway Gate Rehabilitation

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 01 14 Guernsey Dam Road Bridge Load Rating 51 01 15 Photographs 51 09 96 Analytical Test Results ii

51 09 97 Travel Report

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 Distribution of Summary Subcontracting Report ............................................................................. F-1

SECTION G -- Contract Administration Data Authorities and Delegations ............................................................................................................ G-1 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Internet Payment Platform ............................. G-1 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 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 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts .................................................................... I-11 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts .................................................................................. I-13 Performance of Work by the Contractor ........................................................................................ I-19 Changes .......................................................................................................................................... I-19 Change Order Accounting .............................................................................................................. I-20 Authorized Deviations in Clauses .................................................................................................. I-20 Asbestos-Free Warranty ................................................................................................................. I-20 Safety and Health ........................................................................................................................... I-21 Protesting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco and Smoke in the Federal Workplace ................................................................................................... I-21 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties ................................................................. I-22 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense .............................................................................. I-22 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work .......................................................................... I-23 iii

Limitation of Funding .................................................................................................................... I-25 Payment for Technical Data ........................................................................................................... I-26 Other Invoice Requirements ........................................................................................................... I-26 Claims Accounting ......................................................................................................................... I-26 Preservation of Cultural Resources ................................................................................................ I-26 Security Requirements – Alternate III ............................................................................................ I-28 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 WY160037, dated January 8, 2016 Attachment No. 2 Standard Form 24, Bid Bond Attachment No. 3 Past Performance Questionnaire (Evaluation Factor 5) Attachment No. 4 Proposed Subcontracting Goals (Evaluation Factor 6)

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 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters ............................................................................... K-4 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging with Certain Activities or Transactions Relating To Iran – Representations and Certifications .................................................................................. 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 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-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-9 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction .......................................................................................................... L-9 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement – Construction Materials ............................................. L-9 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-11 Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services ............................................................ L-11 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures ................................................................................ L-12 General Proposal Instructions........................................................................................................ L-14 Technical Proposal Instructions .................................................................................................... L-16 Pricing Proposal Instructions ......................................................................................................... L-17 Notice of Proposed Partnering ....................................................................................................... L-18 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item ...................................... L-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ................................................................... L-18 iv

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

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)

0040206857

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region 2021 4th Avenue North Billings MT 59101

Gerri Voto-Braun 406-247-7809

1x 04/12/2016

R16PS00456

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

Guernsey Dam North Spillway Gate Rehabilitation, North Platte Project, Wyoming

The work is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Guernsey, Wyoming in Platte

County

The estimated price range for this project is $1 to $5 Million

The project is issued for full and open competition

The North American Industrial Classification Code is 238320

The size standard is $15 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.)

10 250 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Paragraph F.1

05/13/2016

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

R16PS00456

00010 Guernsey Dam North Spillway Gate Rehabilitation 1 AU $______________

Price Schedule CLINS 1-18

(See the following continuation page)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Guernsey Dam North Spillway Gate Rehabilitation North Platte Project – Wyoming

Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

GUERNSEY DAM

NORTH SPILLWAY GATE REHABILITATION

NORTH PLATTE PROJECT – WYOMING

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

(c) The quantities in the schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only and 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.

(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-

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

2 01 55 20 Traffic Control For the lump sum of $

3 01 55 28 Temporary Post-Mounted Traffic Signs

For the lump sum of $

4 31 52 00 Cofferdam For the lump sum of $

5 35 23 50 Remove Existing Stoney Gate Seals

For the lump sum of $

6 35 23 50 Abrasive Blast Gate for Inspection

For the lump sum of $

Schedule

B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

7 35 23 50 Repair Gate Rivet Damage 200 Each $ $

8 35 23 50 Weld Repair 15 lbs $ $

9 35 23 50 Disassemble and Abrasive Blast Roller Trains and Side Rollers

For the lump sum of $

10 35 23 50 Rehabilitate Roller Trains and Side Rollers

For the lump sum of $

11 35 23 50 Coat Roller Trains and Side Rollers

For the lump sum of $

12 35 23 50 Rehabilitate Bottom Sealing Edge

For the lump sum of $

13 35 23 50 Modify Gate Drain Holes 252 Each $ $

14 35 23 50 Install Roller Ways For the lump sum of $

15 35 23 50 Install Side Roller Bearings 4 Each $ $

16 35 23 50 Abrasive Blast and Coat Gate For the lump sum of $

17 35 23 50 Furnish and Install Deflectors 2 Each $ $

18 35 23 50 Furnish and Install Side Seals 2 Each $ $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SCHEDULE

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS

North Platte Project –Wyoming

Summary of Work

01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located approximately 2 miles northwest of Guernsey, Wyoming, in Platte County.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Removal and control of water.

B. Removal of existing coating system from the gate and application of new coating system.

C. Rehabilitating the roller trains.

D. Furnishing and installing new roller trains.

E. Fabrication and installing a water deflector.

F. Cofferdam.

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.

1.05 ACRONYMS

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

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Summary of Work

01 11 00 - 2

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 Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. USBR Cleaning Manual Inspection and Cleaning Manual for Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Technical memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05) 2012 Edition Available online at: http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

1.03 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, trailers, storage areas, storage containers, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas and temporary roads.

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) Fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair if damaged, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

01 14 10 - 2 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.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government land as shown on Drawing No. 20-D-1569 may be used for required construction facilities. Legal description of Government land boundaries will be provided if requested by Contractor after award.

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

C. Campground areas are not available for Contractor use.

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

E. Housing in campground areas by Contractor employees is not allowed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEANING

A. Construction Equipment:

1. Before bringing on site, clean construction equipment to remove dirt, vegetation, and other organic material to prevent introduction of noxious weeds, and invasive plant and animal species.

2. Contractor cleaning procedures shall result in equipment being cleaned as well or better than the procedures described in USBR Cleaning Manual.

3. The COR will inspect construction equipment following procedures described in USBR Cleaning Manual before allowing the equipment onsite.

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3.02 RESTORATION

A. Restore temporary construction roads to original contours and make impassable to vehicular traffic when no longer required as approved by COR.

B. After completion of work, regrade and scarify Government land used for construction purposes and not required for completed installation so that surfaces blend with natural terrain and are in a condition that will facilitate revegetation, provide proper drainage, and prevent erosion as approved by COR.

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Work Restrictions

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SECTION 01 14 12

WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Public access and use of roadways throughout Guernsey State Park and access to and from campgrounds during construction will be allowed throughout construction.

B. The Contractor may use the north spillway bridge in accordance with Section 01 55 20 – Traffic Control.

C. Load rating for north spillway bridge also known as the Guernsey Dam Road Bridge at north spillway is provided. Refer to Section 51 01 14 – Guernsey Dam Road Bridge Load Rating.

D. The Contractor shall minimize the use of State Park access roads to the greatest extent possible.

E. Roadways north of the dam between Guernsey Dam and Hartville may be shut down at times for Wyoming State Parks maintenance.

F. Working hours shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR.

G. The Contractor will be allowed to close the road over the dam to perform construction activities in accordance with Section 01 55 20 – Traffic Control.

H. The drilling or anchorage into the concrete counterforted retaining wall on the upstream side of the North Spillway Gate shall not be allowed unless a professional engineer licensed in the state of Wyoming has performed an analysis to ensure that the wall will not be damaged by drilling of the concrete.

I. Reinforcement shall not be cut.

J. Highest public use of recreation facilities occurs from mid-May through Labor Day of any year.

K. Contractor shall not allow employees to use Guernsey State Park facilities.

Work Restrictions

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L. The Contractor shall construct the cofferdam after October 1, 2016. .

M. The North Spillway gate shall be fully operational on April 15, 2017.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Reservoir Operations

01 14 20 - 1

SECTION 01 14 20

RESERVOIR OPERATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 RESERVOIR OPERATIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Guernsey Dam and Guernsey Reservoir, within Guernsey State Park, are operated by Reclamation.

B. The North Spillway shall be operational by April 15, 2017 to meet irrigation demands.

C. Guernsey Reservoir will generally be operated such that no releases are made through the North Spillway between September 30, 2016 and April 15, 2017.

D. Based on historical data, the reservoir water surface elevation would normally not be higher than El. 4400 from October 1, 2016 to January 15, 2017. Guernsey Reservoir historical end-of-month reservoir elevation data is provided on drawing 20-D-1575.

These records are solely for the contractor’s information and should consider the following:

1. Prior to 1950 Glendo dam was not complete. Hydrologic data is affected by the operation of Glendo dam.

E. The Government reserves the right to change the operations of the reservoir during construction for floods or other conditions necessary to maintain the safety of the dam and downstream residents.

F. Guernsey Reservoir Impacts to Construction and Access:

1. The reservoir will be lowered to reservoir water surface elevation 4372 by October 1, 2016 to allow installation of the cofferdam.

2. The reservoir will be operated such that the maximum anticipated reservoir water surface elevation during construction is elevation 4380.

3. The reservoir will not be lowered below elevation 4380 to allow removal of the cofferdam.

Reservoir Operations

01 14 20 - 2

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

North Platte Project - Wyoming

Coordination of Work with Other Contractors

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SECTION 01 14 22

COORDINATION OF WORK WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

PART 1 GENERAL

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

COORDINATION

A. During progress of work under this contract, additional work will be performed concurrently by other contractors:

1. Maintenance of roads, bridges and culverts by the Wyoming State Parks and Wyoming Department of Transportation.

B. Fully cooperate and coordinate with other contractors to minimize impacts to the work on use of access and haul routes, use of water and electrical power sources, use of staging areas and stockpile areas, maintaining roads, complying with environmental requirements, and abiding by all applicable safety regulations, especially during hauling operations.

C. The Government has no control over the Wyoming Department of Transportation

D. Ensure safe crossing of access roads by other contractors as they access their work areas.

E. Discuss any proposed changes in haul patterns with Government and other contractors before making any changes.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Coordination of Work with Other Contractors

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Project Management and Coordination

01 31 19 - 1

SECTION 01 31 19

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price 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.

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1.03 1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 31 19-1, Written Summary:

1. Written summary of upcoming work and traffic plans.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Contractor shall coordinate and work closely with the Government throughout the duration of this contract.

B. The following meetings are considered significant, but do not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of other meetings required by the specifications.

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3.02 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Meet with COR at work site project office prior to the start of construction. The Contractor shall provide as a minimum the Project Manager or Project Superintendent for the Preconstruction Meeting. Review will include, but may not be limited to:

1. Use of premises by Contractor, Government, State of Wyoming, Guernsey State Park employees, and the public.

2. Construction facilities and controls.

3. Access to the work.

4. Temporary utilities.

5. Survey layout.

6. Security.

7. Housekeeping procedures.

8. Schedules and sequence of work.

9. Procedures for testing.

10. Procedures for maintaining record documents.

11. Roles and Responsibilities:

a. Reclamation organization and personnel.

b. Contractor organization and personnel.

c. Subcontractors.

d. Proposed work schedule.

12. Contract Requirements:

a. Progress payments.

b. Invoices.

c. Differing site conditions.

d. Changes.

e. Superintendence by the Contractor.

f. Payment for mobilization and preparatory work.

g. Submittal procedures.

h. Emails, faxes, and telephone calls.

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3.03 SAFETY PROGRAM REVIEW MEETING

A. Meet with COR at work site project office prior to the start of construction. The Contractor’s principal onsite representative, general superintendent, and onsite safety and health personnel are required to attend.

B. Review will include:

1. Safety requirements.

2. Monthly joint safety policy meetings.

3. Weekly toolbox safety meetings.

4. Safety program.

5. Job hazard analysis.

6. Required safety inspections.

7. Government will monitor Contractor’s operations for compliance with RSHS.

3.04 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. Meet weekly with COR at work site project office to review work, progress made, difficulties in performing work, and resolution necessary to meet specifications requirements.

B. Meetings will include review of construction program work and updating of progress reports.

3.05 WRITTEN SUMMARY

A. Provide a written summary of work and traffic plans to COR on a 30 day basis for inclusion on Guernsey State Park website for public information. Include, as a minimum, the following:

1. Upcoming planned work and associated work schedules.

2. Planned Contractor use and public use of Guernsey State Park roads.

3. Planned interruptions to public traffic and traffic detours including time frames for each.

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Construction Program

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SECTION 01 32 20

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Developing Baseline Schedule: Include in lump sum price offered in the Price Schedule for mobilization and preparatory work.

2. Updating and Using Construction Program: Include as an element of Contractor’s overhead.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule: The Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships and network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of the project.

B. Project Calendar(s): Cross reference of numerical work days with calendar days. The project calendar serves as the basis for the day/date conversion and assigns work days and non-workdays.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1. AGC Manual-04 Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual

1.04 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Furnish database files in format compatible with Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management (release 6.2 or newer) or Microsoft Project (release 2010 or newer).

2. Furnish schedule and analysis data on CD-ROM disc.

3. Upon request, provide information and data used to develop and maintain the Construction Program to the CO.

B. RSN 01 32 20-1, Baseline Schedule:

1. Include:

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a. Construction Program/Schedule database.

b. Definition of project calendars.

c. Gantt chart (Bar chart) for project.

d. Activity report including all logic constraints consisting of predecessors, successors, and constraint dates.

C. RSN 01 32 20-2, Updated Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program database with updated activity and milestone data.

b. Definition of project calendars if revised from baseline calendars.

c. Gantt chart for project.

d. Narrative report specifically stating status of project.

1) If negative float exists, cite specific actions and conditions which caused the "behind schedule" condition and provide proposed course of action to complete the project within the specified delivery time.

2) List of Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule stating the reason for the action taken and any unresolved issues relating to the Construction Program. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule which negatively impact any Government action which was initiated on the basis of the current schedule.

1.05 SCHEDULE

A. Develop, maintain, and use approved Construction Program to plan, monitor, report, and evaluate accomplishment of work.

B. Prepare construction schedules using Critical Path Method outlined in AGC Manual.

C. Failure to include any element of the work will not release Contractor from completing all required work under the contract.

D. Construction Program:

1. Prepare detailed activity network for accomplishing required work organized by work breakdown structure.

2. Prepare schedule based on required sequence and interdependence of activities.

3. Include work of subcontractors, Government interfaces, and contract milestones.

4. Include contract title, contract number, and Contractor's name on each sheet.

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5. Adjust Construction Program/schedule for seasonal weather conditions.

6. Define activities to a level of detail resulting in their durations being no greater than 20 workdays unless otherwise accepted by CO.

a. Durations for administrative activities (e.g., submittals and reviews, fabrication, manufacturing), or other specific activities identified in the contract will not be subject to the workday limitation.

7. Use durations in units of whole workdays.

8. Include activities for Government reviews and approvals of submittals that are critical to the project completion data.

9. Update schedule with changes directed by contract modifications or approved changes to sequencing.

E. Baseline Schedule:

1. Represents Contractor’s as-planned approach to accomplishing the work.

2. Include planned start and completion dates for features of work.

F. Updated Schedule:

1. Enter actual progress.

2. Assign a unique project file name for each schedule update.

G. Contract Change or Delay:

1. Submit a time impact evaluation within 14 days of contract change or delay, showing effects of change order or delay on the progress schedule.

2. Time extensions for performance will be considered only to the extent that the Contractor’s current scheduled milestone dates exceed the contract milestone dates.

H. Float is not for the exclusive use by or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor.

I. If in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the CO.

1. The CO may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

2. Costs for actions required to improve progress will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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1.06 FAILURE TO COMPLY

A. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall be grounds for a determination by the CO that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the specified time.

B. The CO may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price 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.

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.

2. Reserve 3- by 3-inch space next to title block for review stamps.

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

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 standard drawing 40-D-7102.

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

2) Drawing format:

a) AutoCAD, Version 2007 or version approved by the COR.

b) Compile using eTransmit utility in AutoCAD for a complete package including all support files.

c) 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 version approved by the COR

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

Indicate changes by clouding.

c. Electronic files: On DVD discs.

d. Compile using eTransmit utility in AutoCAD for a complete package including all support files.

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

f. Government will provide an electronic AutoCAD template.

D. Product Data and Installation Plans:

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).

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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. Sample Submittals:

1. Label with complete manufacturer's product and color identification.

2. Include type and quantity of materials specified in the referenced section in each “set” of samples.

3. Samples: Representative of product to be installed.

4. Label each sample or sample kit with contract number and title.

G. Manuals:

1. Copies:

a. Printed copies: Bound and indexed.

b. Electronic copies: Adobe .pdf on DVD discs.

1) Bookmark longer files to assist in navigating file.

2. Contents:

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

b. Schematics 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.

H. Test Reports:

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

2. Written certification by individual or authorized representative of organization performing the test.

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

1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

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

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B. Submit sets specified in “Number of sets to be sent to:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

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 10MB. However, E-mails over 10MB should be considered extra-large. E-mailing of electronic submittals exceeding 10MB should only occur after transmittal of extra-large size e-mail has been verified.

b. Address e-mail of electronic submittal 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.

C. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for each attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

D. 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 rejected submittals within 14 days after receiving the comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

E. Each RSN 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:

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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 paper copy 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…