Solicitation_for_R16PS00972.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region Billings, Montana July 2016

Request for Proposal Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Solicitation No. R16PS00972

Shop Buildings

Enders Dam, Frenchman Unit, Frenchman-Cambridge Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, Nebraska

Red Willow Dam, Red Willow Unit, Frenchman-Cambridge Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri River Basin Program, Nebraska

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

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SHOP BUILDINGS

Enders Dam and Red Willow Dam Frenchman-Cambridge Division

Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Nebraska

FOREWORD

Work for Enders project site is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Imperial, Nebraska in Chase County, and Red Willow project site is located approximately 14 miles north of McCook, Nebraska in Frontier County.

Work includes building one 30’ x 40’ steel shop building located at Enders Dam, and one 40’ x 67’steel shop building located at Red Willow Dam.

The principal components of work include:

CONCRETE - Place concrete slabs and foundations.

STEEL BUILDING - Erect one new Steel Building at each facility location. (Two total)

UTILITIES - Install Electrical, Lighting, Plumbing and Heating systems.

POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contract is the Contract Officer, Mr. Paris Everson. All questions and correspondence concerning this solicitation will be directed to him via email at peverson@usbr.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted to ensure all communication will be properly documented for record purposes.

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

A pre-proposal site visit will be held on August 2, 2016, 8:00 am Central Time. Participants will meet at Bureau of Reclamation, Nebraska Area Office, 1706 West 3rd St. McCook, Nebraska 69001. Prospective offerors should make arrangements by contacting Mr. John Foreman: at Jforeman@usbr.gov or (970) 962-4527. Attendees are to provide and wear safety boots, hard hats, and safety vests. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the site visit to gain better understanding of the complexity of the work requirements and site conditions. Contractors will need to be on time due to contractors may be escorted to each site. Showing up late may result in not being allowed to attend the site visit, which no other time and date will be rescheduled for contractors’ inability to be on time or attend on the scheduled date and time. The exceptions are; in case of inclement weather, natural disaster or for the governments’ convenience; a revised site visit will be rescheduled for all interested parties.

PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE:

See: "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442” Block 13 immediately following the “TABLE OF CONTENTS”.

RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (2009 EDITION):

For information regarding bureau of reclamation's publication "RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS" (Latest version available on the Internet at:

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html), which is applicable to work under this contract, see clause at "WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH."

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Effective July 29, 2012 all contractors interested in doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to an award or agreement. Note: Registering in “SAM” does not constitute an automatic award of any contract or agreement to the registering contractor. SAM is centralized database for consolidating the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

Additionally, the contractors “DUNS and BRADSTREET” and banking information are required for the SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements must be accomplished through the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov. For assistance with registering in SAM, contact the Federal Services Desk at 1-866-606-8220.

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP):

Payment requests for the anticipated contract or agreement must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s “Invoice Processing Platform” (IPP) System via the IPP website at https://www.ipp.gov. Contractors are required to use the IPP website to access and use IPP for submitting request for payment. Registration assistance can be obtained by contacting the “IPP Production Helpdesk” via email ippgroup@bos.fbr.org or phone 1-866-973- 3131. If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the contractor can submit a waiver request in writing to the Contractor Officer with its proposal. Note: Waivers will be on a case by case basis and not automatically granted as determined by the Contract Officer.

Enders Dam and Red Willow Dam Solicitation No. R16PS00972

Table of Contents

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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 -- Description / Specifications

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractors Onsite Safety and Health Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 56 15 Protection of Existing Utilities 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 71 20 Surveying 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS – NOT USED

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISION 04 – MASONRY – NOT USED

DIVISION 05 – METALS – NOT USED

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 05 Bathroom and Office Construction

DIVISION 07 through 12 – NOT USED

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 34 30 Foundation and Metal Building System

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING EQUIPMENT – NOT USED

DIVISION 15 – PLUMBING

15 15 00 Plumbing

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DIVISION 16 through 25 – NOT USED

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 02 Electrical, Lighting, and Heating

DIVISION 27 through 51 – NOT USED

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – Not used

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.236-05 Material and Workmanship E.2 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction E.3 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion Of Work F.2 52.242-14 Suspension of Work

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations G.2 DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

SECTION H -- SPECIAL PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

H.1 GP-7 Site Security

PART II – THE CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-02 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (See Table) I.2 52.230-99 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (Deviation) I.3 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance I.4 52.215-08 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format I.5 52.255-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 I.6 52.225-09 Buy American–Construction Materials I.7 52.228-01 Bid Guarantee I.8 52.228-02 Additional Bond Security I.9 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction I.10 52.232-05 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

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I.11 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts I.12 52.236-02 Differing Site Conditions I.13 52.236-13 Alt I Accident Prevention I.14 52.236-14 Availability and use of Utility Services I.15 52.236-21 Alt II Specifications and Drawings for Construction I.16 52.243-04 Changes I.17 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements--Department of the

Interior I.18 1452.204-70 Release of Claims--Department of the Interior I.19 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior I.20 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance -- Department of the Interior I.21 1452.223-80 Asbestos-Free Warranty I.22 WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health -- Bureau of Reclamation I.23 WBR 1452.223-82 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace –

Bureau of Reclamation I.24 WBR 1452.228-84 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties –

Bureau of Reclamation I.25 WBR 1452.231-81 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense –

Bureau of Reclamation I.26 WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work I.27 WBR 1452.233-81 Claims Accounting -- Bureau of Reclamation I.28 WBR 1452.236-08 Other Contracts I.29 WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources - Bureau of Reclamation I.30 WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements Bureau of Reclamation Alternate III

ALT III

I.31 WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals - Bureau of Reclamation

ALT IV

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0001 Department of Labor General Decision ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0002 Standard Form 24 – Bid Bond ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0003 Company Experience Reference List ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0004 Past Performance Questionnaire ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0005 Department of Interior Limitations on Subcontracting

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K -- REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation K.2 52.204-08 Annual Representations and Certifications

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K.3 52.209-07 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

SECTION L -- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.204-07 System for Award Management (SAM) L.2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting L.3 52.211-01 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR

Part 101-29 L.4 52.211-02 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item

Descriptions List in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST)

L.5 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language L.6 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency L.7 52.215-01 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition L.8 52.216-01 Type of Contract L.9 52.222-05 Construction Wage Rate Requirements –

Secondary Site of the Work L.10 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction L.11 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials L.12 52.236-27 ALT I Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I L.13 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction L.14 52.252-05 Authorized Deviations in Provisions L.15 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of Interior L.16 1452.233-02 Service of Protest -- Department of the Interior L.17 WBR 1452.211-80 Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services –

Bureau of Reclamation L.18 WBR 1452.215-80 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures – Bureau of Reclamation L.19 WBR 1452.215-81 General Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation L.20 WBR 1452.215-82 Technical Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation L.21 WBR 1452.215-83 Pricing Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation L.22 WBR 1452.236-86 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule

Line Item – Multiple Schedules – Bureau of Reclamation L.23 ET 02-20 Authorized Workers Notice to Potential Bureau of Reclamation Contractors

SECTION M -- EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 WBR 1452.215-88 Evaluation Factors for Award – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable Source Selection Process – Bureau of Reclamation M.2 WBR 1452.225-82 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations - Bureau

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Canyon Ferry Powerplant and Dam

Enders Dam & Red Willow Dam Frenchman Unit, Frenchman - Cambridge Division, Pick Sloan Missouri Basin Program Nebraska R16PS00972

PART I

THE SCHEDULE

Canyon Ferry Powerplant and Dam

Frenchman Unit, Frenchman - Cambridge Division, Pick Sloan Missouri Basin Program Nebraska R16PS00972

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Price Schedule

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CONTINUATION of

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SHOP BUILDINGS

Enders Dam and Red Willow Dam Frenchman-Cambridge Division

Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program Nebraska

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULES

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

(1) Offerors shall complete Price Schedules 1 and 2. Offers for less than the total of Schedules 1 and 2 will be considered nonresponsive and will not be evaluated for award.

(2) Offers will be evaluated based on the total of Price Schedules 1 and 2. Award will be made to responsible Offeror with the lowest responsive offer for the total of all Price Schedules.

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

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

(d) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

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PRICE SCHEDULE 1

Enders Dam – Shop Building

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1. WBR

1452.232

-81

Mobilization and preparatory work

For the lump sum of $

2. 01 56 15 Utility Locates For the lump sum of $

3. 03 30 00 Concrete Slabs For the lump sum of $

4. 03 30 00 Concrete Footings and Foundation Wall Installations

For the lump sum of $

5. 06 10 05 Bathroom and Office Construction

For the lump sum of $

6. 13 34 30 Foundation Design and Metal Building System

For the lump sum of $

7. 15 15 00 Plumbing For the lump sum of $

8. 26 05 02 Electrical, Lighting, and Heating

For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE 1 $_________________

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PRICE SCHEDULE 2

Red Willow Dam – Shop Building

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1. WBR

1452.232

-81

Mobilization and preparatory work

For the lump sum of $

2. 01 56 15 Utility Locates For the lump sum of $

3. 03 30 00 Concrete Slabs For the lump sum of $

4. 03 30 00 Concrete Footings and Foundation Wall Installations

For the lump sum of $

5. 13 34 30 Foundation Design and Metal Building System

For the lump sum of $

6. 26 05 02 Electrical For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE 2 $_________________

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULES 1 & 2 $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

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Summary of Work

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work for Enders project site is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Imperial, Nebraska in Chase County, and Red Willow project site is located approximately 14 miles north of McCook, Nebraska in Frontier County.

B. Work includes building one 30’x 40’ steel shop building located at Enders Dam, and one 40’x 67’steel shop building located at Red Willow Dam.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. CONCRETE - Place concrete slabs and foundations.

B. STEEL BUILDING - Erect one new Steel Building at each facility location. (two total)

C. UTILITIES - Install Electrical, Lighting, Plumbing and Heating systems.

1.03 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.

1.04 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 16:

1. CO: Contracting Officer

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

END OF SECTION

Summary of Work

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Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. Cleaning Manual-2012 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, 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) 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.

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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.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

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

1. Access to the site will be controlled by the Government, coordinate entry with Contracting Officer’s on-site representative.

2. Established roadways and parking areas are available for the contractor’s use subject to existing restrictions. Prior to presentation of Bid, clarify existing restrictions with COR. Use of parking areas, storage areas, and other use of available sites are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative and/or field representative.

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

C. 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.

D. Housing or accommodations for construction personnel will not be permitted on Government land.

E. Acceptable hours of construction operation are between 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

1. Construction activities outside of acceptable hours require approval by CO.

F. Equipment mufflers are required.

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.

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

3. COR will inspect construction equipment following procedures described in Cleaning Manual, adjacent to project site and before allowing equipment onsite.

3.02 RESTORATION

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

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.

C. Seed disturbed areas of Government land used for construction purposes and not required for completed installation with species of native grasses.

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Submittals

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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 Y14.1-12 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-14 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 to be “shop drawings” within terms of clause at FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

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

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

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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. Computer drafted drawings:

1) In accordance with NIBS NCS.

2) Electronic file format: Compatible with AUTOCAD, Version 2007 or later.

5. Drawings Designated as “Government Format” in Specifications:

a. Computer drafted.

b. Government will provide electronic AutoCAD format template.

c. Title block and sheet format:

1) As shown on standard drawing 40-D-7102, Government supplied upon request.

2) Government will supply an electronic AutoCAD template.

3) Government will supply specific title block information to be used.

6. Final Drawings:

a. Computer drafted.

b. Government will supply electronic AutoCAD format template.

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

Indicate changes by clouding.

7. Electronic Files: On CD or DVD discs.

D. Product Data:

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

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

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

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will photocopy (no highlighter).

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

E. Certifications:

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

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

F. Manuals: (As required)

1. Copies: Bound and indexed.

2. Copies:

a. Printed copies: Bound and indexed.

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

1) Bookmark longer files to assist in navigating file.

3. 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.

G. Samples and Color Selection 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. Xerographic sheets for color selection are not acceptable.

4. Color Chips: Sample paint chips. Ink color reproductions are not acceptable.

5. Label each sample, sample kit, set of color chips, or color chart with contract number and title.

6. The Government will select architectural color and pattern after product approval.

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.

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C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent to:” 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 15 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) mrouse@usbr.gov

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

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for each 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 21 days after receiving comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. More than 1 RSN may be submitted under a transmittal letter, provided responsible code is same.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 28 days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

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

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

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

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of 2 or more separate submittals or resubmittals will be counted only once in extending contract completion date.

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

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

a. Approval was required under 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. Send submittals listed in Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals, as per the following:

1. Where the recipient is the Contracting Officer (CO), address the transmittal letter to Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: Gerri Voto-Braun (GP-5000), PO Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900 or 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

2. Where the recipient is the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), address the transmittal letter to the Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: Mark Rouse (NK- ROUSE), 1706 West 3rd Street, McCook, NE 69001.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Responsible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

I-1 Bonds (52.228-15)

Original, Performance Bond and Payment Bond

Within 10 days after receipt of award letter

CO 0 1

I-2 Insurance, Work on a Government Installation (52.228-05)

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

1) Within 10 days after contract award

2) At least 10 days prior of each subcontractor’s performance and onsite subcontractor’s personnel

CO

I-3 Liability Insurance

(WBR

1452.228-70)

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

1) Prime Contractor – Within 10 days after receipt of award letter

2) Subcontractors – 10 days prior to commencing on-site work

I-4 Payrolls and Basic Records (52.222-08)

Certified copies of all payrolls (Form WH- 347)

Weekly – Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors

COR 1 1

I-5 Subcontract (Labor Standards Data) (52.222- 11)

(1) List of all subcontractors

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

Within 14 days after award of contract

Within 14 days after award of any subcontract

COR

I-6 Equal Opportunity (52.222-26)

Information required by Executive Order

112246 (SF-100)

Within 30 days after award of contract

CO 0 1

I-7 Release of Claims (WBR 1452.204.70)

Release of claims against the United States (Form DI 137)

After completion of work and prior to final payment

CO 0 1

I-8 Site Security (GP-7 and GP- 8)

1) List of prime contractor and subcontractors employees

2) List of all vehicles and equipment to be brought on site

1) At least 10 days prior to arriving on site

2) At least 10 days prior to arriving on site

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

At least 28 days before use of Government Land

COR 1 1

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

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Responsible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

01 35 20-1 Safety and Health

Safety Program Submitted within 21 days after pre-construction meeting, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

See section 3 of RSHS

COR 1 2

01 35 20-2 Safety and Health

Monthly Accident Summary Report

First day of each month. See paragraph 3.8 of RSHS.

COR 1 2

01 35 20-3 Safety and Health

Crane Training Certificates

Submitted 21 days prior to commencement of work on site

COR 1 1

01 35 20-4 Safety and Health

Other Training Certificates

Submitted 21 days prior to commencement of work

COR 1 1

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

Qualifications Submitted within 21 days after pre-construction meeting, and accepted before commencing onsite work.

See section 3 of RSHS

COR 1 1

01 78 30-1 Project Record Documents

Final As-built Drawings

Within 14 days of completion of work and prior to final payment

COR 1 1

01 78 30-2 Project Record Documents

Warranties Within 14 days of completion of work and prior to final payment

COR 1 1

03 30 00-1 Cast-in-place Concrete

Mix Design At least 28 days prior to placing concrete

COR 1 1

06 10 05-1 Bathroom and Office Construction

Approval Data At least 21 days before commencement of Foundation work

COR 1 1

06 10 05-2 Bathroom and Office Construction

Layout Design At least 21 days before commencement of Foundation work

COR 1 1

13 34 30-1 Foundation and Metal Building System

Approval Drawings and Data

At least 28 days before commencement of Foundation work

COR 1 2

13 34 30-2 Foundation and Metal Building System

Certification At least 28 days before commencement of Foundation work

COR 1 1

13 34 30-3 Foundation and Metal Building System

Erection Plans and Manual

At least 7 days before commencement of Foundation work

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

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Responsible code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

13 34 30-4 Foundation and Metal Building System

Documentation At least 28 days before commencement of Foundation work

COR 1 1

13 34 30-5 Foundation and Metal Building System

Foundation Plan At least 28 days before commencement of Foundation work

COR 1 2

15 15 00-1 Plumbing Product Data At least 21 days prior to commencing with Foundation installation

COR 1 1

15 15 00-2 Plumbing Layout Design At least 21 days prior to commencing with Foundation installation

COR 1 1

26 05 02-1 Electrical, Lighting, and Heating

Electrical Plan At least 14 days prior to commencing with installation

COR 1 1

26 05 02-2 Electrical, Lighting, and Heating

Product Data At least 14 days prior to commencing with installation

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Safety and Health

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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 Price Schedules for other affected items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards

a. Latest version available on the Internet at:

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

2. FIST 1-1 (2012) Hazardous Energy Control Program

a. Available on the Internet at:

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

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

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

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

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

a. Emergency Action Plan

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

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

b. Hazardous Energy Control (lockout/tagout)

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

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

c. Electrical Safety

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

d. 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.

e. 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.

f. Respiratory Protection

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

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

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

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

g. 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.

h. Crane, Hoisting and Rigging Safety

1) Include operator and rigging safety, materials handling, signaling and communication procedures.

2) All operators shall be qualified through formal training, testing, and demonstrated proficiency. Riggers and Signalpersons shall be qualified in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.

3) Reclamation requires an onsite verified load test in accordance with RSHS Appendix F prior to use of cranes.

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.

j. Excavation

1) Provide a detailed excavation safety plan to address all aspects of excavation operations.

2) Include specific duties of the competent person.

k. Hazard Communication

1) Include a written Hazard Communication plan.

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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.

l. 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, as sole means of fall protection.

m. Scaffolding Safety and Design

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

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

7. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that Subcontractors comply with the requirements set forth in these specifications, the regulatory standards and the industry standards incorporated by reference in the RSHS and OSHA standards.

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, Crane Training Certificates:

1. Qualifications for all riggers and signalpersons.

2. Crane Operator Qualifications:

a. Certifications for all crane and hoist operators.

b. Medical Qualifications to operate a crane in accordance with RSHS Section 19.5.

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.

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4. Training certifications and experience for scaffolding competent person.

1.04 SAFETY AND HEALTH

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

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

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

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

3. Control costs in contract performance.

C. For each operation requiring 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. Erect or label all limited approach and arc flash hazard boundaries for exposed energized equipment. Coordinate these activities with Reclamation electricians.

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 either 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.

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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.

I. The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring that Subcontractors comply with the requirements set forth in this specification, written programs, the regulatory standards and the industry standards incorporated by reference in the RSHS and OSHA standards.

J. Where there is conflict between the standards, the more stringent or restrictive shall be utilized.

K. The Contractor shall fully participate in the Contractor Safety Program Review meeting, according to RSHS Section 3.4.1. The Contractor Safety Program Review meeting will take place before the start of construction.

1. Include subcontractor management representatives.

2. The Safety Personnel shall be present, in order to discuss in detail the Safety Program and Plans.

3. The COR, the Contractor's principal onsite representative, and designated members of respective staffs must participate in the scheduled monthly safety meeting (JPSM) according to RSHS Section 3.4.2.

L. The minimum work crew at any time on the construction site shall consist of no less than two (2) people.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel

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SECTION 01 35 30

CONTRACTORS ONSITE SAFETY AND HEALTH PERSONNEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCES

1. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

a. RSHS – Reclamation Safety and Health Standards - Latest version available on the Internet at:

http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 35 30-1, Qualifications:

1. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative

1.04 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative:

1. Competent supervisory employee with safety and health related training, experience and duties on similar construction products.

2. Include resume, description of safety representative responsibilities on similar construction projects, and copies of training certifications of the individual proposed as the onsite safety representative.

3. The safety representative shall be acceptable to the COR and can have other duties.

1.05 APPLICATION

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative authorities, duties, and responsibilities:

1. Responsible for effectively implementing the Contractor’s Safety Program.

2. The Safety Representative shall coordinate all emergency response activities.

3. Recommend controls for observed hazards or predicted hazards

Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel

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4. Full authorization to correct unsafe acts on the spot, including the authority to stop work to correct safety and health problems.

5. Lead weekly safety meetings at the jobsite.

6. Onsite, at the point of work, during any and all construction activities.

7. Assemble, review, and sign each Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

8. Verify the correct use of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.

9. Conduct and prepare weekly safety inspections in conjunction with the onsite government representative listing noted deficiencies, their abatement dates, follow up action. The report shall be available for review onsite.

10. Provide direct oversight and assemble a detailed report of all incident reviews, near-misses, accidents, and emergency response or rescue actions.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Representative:

1. The effectiveness of the Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative in prosecuting the safety program will be subject to continued review and approval by the CO.

2. Should the Contractor’s onsite safety representative’s effort be deemed insufficient the Contractor may be required to provide the services of a qualified, full-time safety professional at no additional cost to the Government.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Reference Standards

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SECTION 01 42 10

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Referenced editions of standard specifications, codes, and manuals form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

B. These specifications take precedence when conflicting requirements occur between specifications and referenced standard.

1.03 JOBSITE REFERENCES

A. Maintain at fabrication site, a copy of referenced standard specifications, codes, and manuals required for work in progress at fabrication site. Make available for use by the Government.

B. Maintain onsite, a copy of referenced standard specifications, codes, and manuals required for onsite work in progress. Make available for use by the Government.

1.04 AVAILABILITY

A. Code of Federal Regulation (CFR):

1. Available online, authorized by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and the Government Printing Office (GPO), at www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr.

B. Federal Specifications, Standards, and Commercial Item Descriptions; and Military Specifications:

1. Copies of Federal Specifications, Standards, and Commercial Item Descriptions may be obtained from GSA Federal Supply Service, see the provision at FAR 52.211-1, "Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101- 29."

2. Copies of Military Specifications may be obtained from Department of Defense, see the provision at FAR 52.211-2, “Availability of Specifications Listed in the DOD Index of Specifications and Standards (DODISS) and Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements Control List, DOD 5010.12-L”.

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C. Bureau of Reclamation Documents:

1. Bureau of Reclamation Safety and Health Standards (RSHS) may be downloaded at http://www.usbr.gov/safety/RSHS/rshs.htm. For a hard copy of the standards contact the Superintendent of Documents at the U.S. Government Printing Office, phone number (202) 512-1800, stock number 024-003-00190-2.

2. Bureau of Reclamation Standard Specifications are designated with an M-series number. Copies of these documents may be obtained from Bureau of Reclamation, Attn D-8170, PO Box 25007, Denver CO 80225-0007. Some M-series documents are available on the Internet at http://www.usbr.gov/standardspecs/.

3. Bureau of Reclamation manuals and other publications including significant scientific, technical, and engineering works are available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). Information regarding availability and pricing may be obtained by contacting NTIS at the following address:

United States Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, Virginia 22161 Telephone: (703)487-4650 or 1-800-553-6847

4. Bureau of Reclamation was officially named Water and Power Resources Service for a short period. References to Water and Power Resources Service or any derivative form are synonymous with Bureau of Reclamation.

D. Industrial and Governmental Documents

1. Addresses for obtaining some industrial and governmental (other than Federal and Bureau of Reclamation specifications and standards) specifications, standards, and codes are listed in Table 01 42 10A - Addresses for Specifications, Standards, and Codes.

Table 01 42 10A - Addresses for Specifications, Standards, and Codes

Acronym Name and Address Telephone

AGC Associated General Contractors of America 333 John Carlyle Street, Suite 200 Alexandria VA 22314 www.agc.org

(703) 548-3118

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction One East Wacker Dr., Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60601-2001 www.aisc.org

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