R16PS00781_(7).pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation May 2016

Request for Proposals (RFP) Solicitation No. R16PS00781

FLATIRON PENSTOCK COATING

REPAIRS

Flatiron Power And Pumping Plant Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

Document No.

R16PS00781

Document Title Flatiron Penstock Coating Repairs

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FLATIRON PENSTOCK COATING REPAIRS

Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant

FOREWORD

Work is located at Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant, approximately 12 miles west of Loveland, Colorado in Larimer County. Principal components of work include

A. Removal and disposal of lining system at spot and zone repair areas from interior of

Penstocks 1 and 2.

B. Chamfer steel pipe at sleeve couplings in buried section between Block 14 and powerplant in Penstock 2

C. Prepare surfaces and apply new lining system to spot and zone repair areas of interior surfaces of Penstocks 1 and 2.

D. Ceramic polymer repair of cavitation damage to butterfly valves of Penstocks 1 and 2.

EMAIL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE MADE TO:

Contractual Matters: Contracts Specialist Attention: Michael Birkland Billings, Montana Email: mbirkland@usbr.gov

OFFEROR’S NOTES

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT: AN ORGANIZED WALK-THRU AND SITE VISIT WILL BE

HELD ON THURSDAY MAY 26, 2016. PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS SHALL CONTACT

JOHN FOREMAN AT 303-985-9750 FOR MEETING TIME AND LOCATION.

ATTENDEES ARE TO PROVIDE AND WEAR SAFETY BOOTS, HARD HATS, SAFETY

VESTS. PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THE

WALK-THRU AND VISIT THE SITE TO GAIN FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SITE CONDITIONS. FAILURE OF THE PROSPECTIVE

OFFERORS TO INSPECT THE SITE WILL NOT RELIEVE THE OFFERORS FROM THE

RESPONSIBILTIY TO PROPERLY ESTIMATE THE DIFFICULTY OR COST OF THE

PROJECT AND SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE WORK IN ACCORANCE WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: FOR DATE AND TIME OF REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS, SEE "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD," STANDARD FORM 1442.

ORAL INFORMATION: In accordance to provision 52.214-06 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, oral explanations, information, or instruction given before the award of the contract will not be binding.

SAFETY AND HEALTH MANUAL: for information regarding bureau of reclamation's publication "reclamation safety and health standards" (RSHS) November 2009 Edition, which is applicable to work under this contract, see clause WBR 1452.223-81 (Safety and Health) of the solicitation. The electronic version of the publication can be found at: http://www.usbr.gov/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

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

BUSINESS WITH THE FEDERAL 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, WHICH CONSOLIDATES THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

(CCR), THE ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION

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

DUNS: THE VENDOR'S DUNS & BRADSTREET NUMBER AND BANKING

INFORMATION ARE REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION. CONTRACTORS MAY OBTAIN

INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND ANNUAL CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS

VIA THE SAM WEBSITE ACCESSED

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

SERVICE DESK AT 1-866-606-8220.

IPP: PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR THE ANTICIPATED PURCHASE ORDER MUST BE

SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE

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

ADDRESS 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

EMAIL 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 QUOTATION.

http://www.usbr.gov/safety/RSHS/rshs.html https://www.sam.gov/PORTAL/PUBLIC/SAM/ https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

PART I – TABLE OF CONTENTS

AND

THE SCHEDULE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – Solicitation, Offer, and Award Form (SF 1442)

SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION C – Specification/Drawings/Maps

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 22 Coordination of Work with Other Contractors 01 14 30 Interruption of Service 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 22 First Aid and Medical Services 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 57 30 Water Pollution Control 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 09 - COATINGS

09 96 20 Coatings

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 04 10 Removal of Water from Penstocks

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 09 96 Penstock Inspection Reports

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

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SECTION D – Not Used

SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance E.1 Material and Workmanship E.2 Inspection of Construction E.3 Warranty of Construction

SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance F.1 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work F.2 Variation in Quantity

F.3 Suspension of Work

SECTION G – Contract Administration Data G.1 Authorities and Delegations

G.2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

H.1 Site Security

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – Contract Clauses I.1 Clauses By Reference I.2 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements I.3 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

I.4 Order of Precedence –Uniform Contract Format I.5 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 I.6 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material I.7 Buy American Act – Construction Materials I.8 Bid Guarantee I.9 Additional Bond Security I.10 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction I.11 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts I.12 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts I.13 Differing Site Conditions

I.14 Accident Prevention I.15 Schedules for Construction Contracts

I.16 Specifications and Drawings for Construction I.17 Changes I.18 Authorized Deviations in Clauses I.19 Restriction on Endorsements I.20 Release of Claims I.21 Examination of Records By The Department of Interior I.22 Liability Insurance I.23 Prohibition on Release of Information – Bureau of Reclamation

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I.24 Asbestos – Free Warranty I.25 Safety and Health I.26 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tabacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace I.27 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties I.28 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense I.29 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work I.30 Claims Accounting I.31 Other Contracts I.32 Preservation of Cultural Resources I.33 Security Requirements I.34 Modification Proposals

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER

SECTION J – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

1- Wage Determination 2- Standard Form 24 – Bid Bond 3- Company Experience Reference List 4- Past Performance Questionaire

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors K.1 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements K.2 Annual Representations and Certifications

SECTION L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders L.1 System for Award Management L.2 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

L.3 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR PART 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.6 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency L.7 Instructions to Offorors L.8 Type of Contract L.9 Construction Wage Rate Requirments L.10 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment

Opportunity for Construction L.11 Site Visit (Construction) L.12 Preparation of Proposals - Construction

L.13 Authorized Deviations in Provisions

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L.14 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information L.15 Service of Protest L.16 Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services L.17 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures L.18 General Proposal Instructions L.19 Technical Proposal Instructions L.20 Pricing Proposal Instructions L.21 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line item L.22 Notice of Proposed Partnering L.23 Authorized Workers Notice to Potential

SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award M.1 Evaluation Factors for Award M.2 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations

SECTION A

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(STANDARD FORM 1442)

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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)

0040261373

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

2021 4th Ave North

Billings MT 59101

Michael Birkland 406-247-7646

1x 05/04/2016

R16PS00781

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

Project Title: Flatiron Penstock Coatings Repair

Location of Work: Flatiron Power And Pumping Plant, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

Scope of Work: Removal and disposal of lining system at spot and zone repair areas from interior of Penstocks 1 and 2. Chamfer steel pipe at sleeve couplings in buried section between Block 14 and Powerplant in Penstock 2. Prepare surfaces and apply new lining system to spot and zone repair areas of interior surfaces of Penstocks 1 and 2. Ceramic polymer repair of cavitation damage to butterfly Valves of Penstocks 1 and 2.

Magnitude of Project is $100,000.00 to $200,000.00

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)code is 238320. The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS 238320 is $15.0 Million.

This Procurement is issued as a Request for Proposal, competitive, negotiated and unrestricted. Electronic submission of proposals will not be allowed. Mailed and hand carried proposals will be received at the office of the Bureau of Reclamation, Great Plains Regional Office, Attention Gerri Voto-Braun, GP5000, 2021 4th Ave North, Room 507, 5th Floor, Billings Montana 59101. Contractors shall allow time to pass through security.

TAX PAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN):_______________________________________________

DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBER SYSTEM(DUNS):________________________________________________

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.)

10 395 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

See Paragraph F.1

06/09/2016

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

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Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Gerri Voto-Braun

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

00020 Chamfer at Sleeve Couplings of Penstock Unit 2 288 LF

00010 Mobilization and Preparatory Work 1 AU

00030 Surface Preparation and Lining Repair of Penstock Unit 1 210 SF

00040 Surface Preparation and Lining Repair of Penstock Unit 2 1744 SF

00050 Surface Preparation and Repair of Butterfly Valve in Penstock Unit 1

18 SF

00060 Surface Preparation and Repair of Butterfly Valve in Penstock Unit 2

18 SF

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SECTION B

THE SCHEDULE

Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

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 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

Schedule

B - 2

CLIN* Section Work or Materials Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

1 WBR

1452.232-

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

2) 09 96 20 Chamfer at Sleeve Couplings of Penstock Unit 2

288 lin ft $ $

3) 09 96 20 Surface Preparation and Lining Repair of Penstock Unit 1

210 ft2 $ $

4) 09 96 20 Surface Preparation and Lining Repair of Penstock Unit 2

1744 ft2 $ $

5) 09 96 20 Surface Preparation and Repair of Butterfly Valve in Penstock Unit

18 ft2 $ $

6) 09 96 20 Surface Preparation and Repair of Butterfly Valve in Penstock Unit

18 ft2 $ $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $

END OF SCHEDULE

SECTION C

THE SPECIFICATIONS

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 12 miles west of Loveland, Colorado in Larimer County.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Removal and disposal of lining system at spot and zone repair areas from interior of Penstocks 1 and 2.

B. Chamfer steel pipe at sleeve couplings in buried section between Block 14 and powerplant in Penstock 2

C. Prepare surfaces and apply new lining system to spot and zone repair areas of interior surfaces of Penstocks 1 and 2.

D. Ceramic polymer repair of cavitation damage to butterfly valves of Penstocks 1 and 2.

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, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

1.04 DEFINITIONS

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

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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 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, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with 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 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.

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1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

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

B. If 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 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 may be approved by COR.

F. Perform onsite construction between 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday excluding Government holidays, or as approved by COR.

G. Staging: One penstock interruption of service at a time. To be coordinated at pre-construction meeting.

H. Shipments:

1. Contractor shall have personnel onsite to accept and store deliveries.

2. Receiving: 6:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.

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3.01 RESTORATION

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

Coordination of Work With Other Contractors

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SECTION 01 14 22

COORDINATION OF WORK WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 COORDINATION

A. During progress of work under this contract, additional work will be performed concurrently by other contractors or Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).

1. The following work may be concurrent:

a. Unit 2 Rewind Warranty Inspection and Repair.

B. Fully cooperate and coordinate with other contractors to minimize impacts to the work on use of access routes, use of water and electrical power sources, use of staging areas, maintaining roads, scheduling and coordination for movement of equipment and delivery access to and through the outlet works site, complying with environmental requirements, and abiding by applicable safety regulations.

C. In addition to the clause at FAR 52.236-8 Other Contracts, (APR 1984), (DEVIATION), fully cooperate and coordinate with other contractors and the Government in accordance with requirements of this section.

D. Discuss proposed changes in haul patterns with the Government and other contractors before making changes.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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Coordination of Work With Other Contractors

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Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

Interruption of Service 01 14 30 - 1

SECTION 01 14 30

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the Price Schedule for items of work for which interruption of services are required.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 14 30-1, Interruption of Service Requests:

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

2. Outline procedures for accomplishing work including:

a. Specific safety precautions to be taken.

b. Type and location of barricades.

c. Warning signs.

d. Protective grounds and devices to be used.

3. Commencement time of work.

4. Duration of work.

5. Number of personnel and their classification.

6. Description of equipment to be used.

7. Information indicating that required materials are on site or data indicating shipping dates of materials not on site.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate and schedule interruption of services with COR:

1. Coordinate work with Government operations.

2. No specific interruption of service request will be considered unless:

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

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

Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

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3. Allowable time and available interruption of service periods will govern interruption of service requests, work scheduling, onsite delivery of materials, and required drawings and data submittals.

4. Interruption of service window available to Contractor: Government will unwater penstocks to accommodate Contractor-requested and approved interruption of service only during the following intervals:

a. Unit 1, approximately four weeks starting the week of February 20, 2017.

b. Unit 2, approximately four weeks starting the week of April 17, 2017.

B.

C.

When work cannot be performed during an approved interruption of service period, notify COR that interruption of service is not required.

Show construction interruption of services greater than 4 hours in construction schedule.

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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 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-2014 United States National CAD Standards, Version 6

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.

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C. Drawings:

1. Minimum identification in title block:

a. Contract number and title.

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

c. Date.

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

3. 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.

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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:

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

a. In addition to the paper copy submissions mailed to the above referenced address, electronic .pdf submittals 10MB or less shall be emailed to the following address: sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov .

b. Electronic .pdf submittals 10MB or larger shall be submitted to Reclamation via CD or DVD along with the paper copy.

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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

No. of sets to be sent: **

CO COR

1 Bonds

FAR 52.228-15

Performance and Payment Bonds

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1 paper 0

2 Insurance-work on a Government Installation 1452.228-70

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

FAR 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

FAR 52.204-10

Certification That Executive Compensation and Subcontract Awards Were Reported

Within 10days of each report being submitted

CO 1 paper 0

6 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

7 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

8 Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-08

Copies of All Certified payrolls

Weekly for each week of contract performance

COR 1 paper 2 paper

9 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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RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals Required Due Date or Delivery Time

Respon-sible Code

No. of sets to be sent: **

CO COR

10 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

11 Site Security

WBR 1452.237-

List of All Contractor and Subcontractor Employees

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

12 Site Security

WBR 1452.237-

List of All Vehicles and Equipment to Be Brought Onsite

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

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

At least 21 days before use of Government land

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 14 30 -1 Interruption of Service

Interruption of Service Requests

At least 28 days before scheduled outage

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 10-1 Safety Data Sheets

Complete LHM and SDS At least 14 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 14 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 beginning onsite work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 20-4 Safety and Health

Other Training Certificates

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 2 paper

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

Resume At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 2 paper

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

Safety and CIH Inspection Reports

Monthly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

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

01 57 20-1

Environmental Controls

Copy of Applicable Air Quality Permit

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1

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RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals Required Due Date or Delivery Time

Respon-sible Code

No. of sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 57 30-1 Water Pollution Control

Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

At least 21 days before delivery or storage of oil.

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 (if required)

At least 21 days before beginning environmental assessment

COR 0 2 paper

01 74 00-4 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Site Assessment (if required)

Within 14 days of completion of work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-1 Coatings Approval Data At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-2 Coatings Final Approval Data Within 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-3 Coatings Certifications At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-4 Coatings Documentation At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-5 Coatings Quality Control Plan At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-6 Coatings Contractor Quality Testing Results

Within 7 days after completion of work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

35 04 10-1 Removal of Water from Penstocks

Removal of Water Plan At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1

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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 Price 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 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 Government.

2. Materials incorporated into work.

3. Materials used by 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.

2. In addition to requirements in Table 01 33 00A, submit copies of updated LHM and SDS to ECAO Safety Officer at least 14 days before delivering hazardous materials to job site.

Safety Data Sheets

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1.05 DELIVERY

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

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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 Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS 2009 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

3. ECAO Facilities Instructions, Standards, and Techniques

a. Volume 1.1-13 Hazardous Energy Control Program

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 Available on the Internet at www.osha.gov.

C. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH),

1. Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) 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 http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.acgih.org/

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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.

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. Confined Space Entry:

1) Include a confined space entry plan for operations that require employees to enter confined spaces.

2) Include engineering controls, personal protective equipment and air monitoring procedures for each confined space.

3) Include Non-Entry and Entry Rescue Plan.

c. 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.

d. 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.

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e. Hot Work and Fire Prevention:

1) Include a plan to address hazards associated with hot work.

2) Include list of workplace fire hazards, potential ignition sources, safe work procedures, engineering controls and equipment to be used to prevent fires during the hot work process.

f. 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.

g. Respiratory Protection:

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

2) Plan shall address exposure to respirable silica and airborne hazards associated with blasting and supplied air during coating removal and re-application.

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

3) 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 and re-application operation that is acceptable to Reclamation.

h. 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.

i. 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

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j. 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.

k. 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.

l. Rope Supported Work:

1) Include a plan for rope-supported work activities.

2) Climbing team shall consist of at least 3 qualified workers

m. Protection Against Drowning:

1) The safety program shall include a plan to minimize the hazards associated with working adjacent to water.

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. Proof of training for all contractor employees involved with confined space entry work.

5. Rope-Supported Work training certificates for Contractor rope team. Training shall be in accordance with RSHS Section 16.

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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 the use of heavy equipment, in addition to the use of backup alarms and high visibility vests, include in the JHA specific steps to ensure the protection of onsite personnel (internal traffic control) from the hazards of being struck by or caught between moving equipment while working around such equipment. Possible methods of controlling said hazards may include radio communications, backup cameras and/or proximity devices, designated observers, etc. Provide all appropriate safety barricades, signs, and warnings.

D. Comply specifically with all requirements contained in RSHS Section 3- Contractor Requirements.

E. Investigate and report all accidents, incidents and near misses in accordance with RSHS Section 3.7.

F. When the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly correct a compliance directive, the Contracting Officer may issue an order to stop all or any part of the work.

1. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued.

2. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time or to claim for damage or to additional compensation by reason of ether the directive or the stop order.

3. Failure of the Contracting Officer to order discontinuance of any or all of the Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

G. Disputes regarding safety and health issues will be settled in accordance with RSHS Section 3.

H. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing medical and emergency assistance in a timely manner that is consistent with recognized emergency protocols.

1. In instances where local emergency responders are not readily available, the responsibility to provide emergency services shall default back to the Contractor.

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I. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that Subcontractors comply with the requirements set forth in this specification, written programs, the regulatory standards…