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Shop Buildings Enders Dam and Red Willow Dam Solicitation No. R16PS00972

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

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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 Schedules 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.

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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.

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Enders Dam and Red Willow Dam Solicitation No. R15PS00751

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: Paris Everson (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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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

1 Bonds (52.228-15)

Original, Performance Bond and Payment Bond

Within 10 days after receipt of award letter

CO 1 paper 0

2 Additional Bond Security 52.228-02

Evidence of Increase in Bond Security

Within 10 calendar days after modifications increasing contract value

CO 1 paper 0

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

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

Before Commencing onsite work

CO

1 paper

4 Liability Insurance

(WBR

1452.228-70)

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

Prior to commencement of work under the contract

CO

5 Payrolls and Basic Records (52.222-08)

Certified copies of all payrolls (Form WH-347)

Weekly – Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors

COR 1 1

6 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

7 Equal Opportunity (52.222-26)

Information required by Executive Order 112246

(SF-100)

Within 30 days after award of contract

CO 1 0

8 Reporting Executive Compensation and First tier Subcontracts Awards 52.204-10

Certification that Executive compensation and subcontract awards were reported.

Within 10 calendar days of each report being submitted

CO 1 paper 0

9 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

10 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA

Designated Items 52.223-09

Documentation supporting the estimate of the total recovered material content for EPA-designated item(s) delivered under this contract

Within 30 days after completion of on-site work

CO 1 Paper 0

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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

11 Site Security (GP-7 ) and

WBR

1452.237-80

List of prime contractor and subcontractors employees

At least 10 days prior to arriving on site

2 paper

12 Payrolls and Basic Records (52.222-08)

Certified copies of all payrolls (Form WH-347)

Weekly – Prime Contractor and all Subcontractors

COR 0 2 paper

13 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 electron ic

14 Site Security (GP-7 ) and

WBR

1452.237-80

List of all vehicles and equipment to be brought on site

At least 10 days prior to arriving on site

COR 0 2 paper

15 Employment Verification 52.222-56 and

ET 02-20

Confirmation of Enrollment as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify

Within 30 days of contract award

CO 1 paper 0

16 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-15

Updated schedule showing actual progress

Within 5 calendar days after work commences on the contract or another period of time as determined by the Contract Officer

COR 1 paper 1 paper + 1 electron ic

17 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 electron ic

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

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

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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 20-5 Safety and Health

Other Training Certificates Submitted 28 days prior to commencement of work

COR 0 2 paper

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

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

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electron ic

01 46 00-1 Quality Procedures

Contractor Quality Control Program

Within 21 days of Notice to Proceed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electron ic

01 46 00-2 Quality Procedures

Contractor’s Daily Reports Weekly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electron ic

01 46 00-3 Quality Procedures

Quality Control Supervisor Within 21 days of Notice to Proceed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electron ic

01 46 00-4 Quality Procedures

Contractor Quality Testing Plan

Within 21 days of Notice to Proceed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electron ic

01 46 00-5 Quality Procedures

Summary Monthly Test Results

Monthly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electron ic

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

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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 30-1 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

COR 1 1

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

Safety and Health

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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 Schedules for other 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.

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

1. Available at www.acgih.org

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

2. The Safety Program will not be accepted for review by the COR unless it addresses, in order, lettered and numbered per Appendix B of the RSHS, a

01 35 20 - 2 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.

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

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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) 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.

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. Crane, Hoisting and Rigging Safety

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

2) All Operators, Riggers and Signalpersons shall be qualified in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC. Crane Operators shall be certified by an accredited crane operator testing organizations such as NCCCO or equivalent.

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

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j. 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.

k. Excavation

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

2) Include specific duties of the competent person.

l. 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.

m. 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.

n. 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.

o. 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.

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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, 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.

F. RSN 01 35 20-5, Other Training Certificates:

1. First Aid/CPR certifications for all personnel on site. Training shall be in accordance with the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association.

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. Training certifications and experience for scaffolding competent person.

6. Training certifications and experience for excavation 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

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

01 35 20 - 6 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.

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.

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

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Contractor’s Onsite Safety and Health Personnel

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SECTION 01 35 30

CONTRACTOR’S ONSITE SAFETY PERSONNEL

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 Schedules for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCES

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

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.

C. RSN 01 35 30-2, Safety Inspection Reports:

1. Prepare detailed monthly safety inspection reports listing noted deficiencies, digital photos, abatement dates and follow-up action for all jobsite activities.

2. Base inspection report on findings of jobsite walk-through with Government personnel.

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. The Onsite Safety Representative shall have completed an OSHA authorized 30 hour course for construction safety within the last 5 years.

3. 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.

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4. 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

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.

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Reference Standards

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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

01 42 10 - 2 the Acquisition Management Systems and Data Requirements Control List, DOD 5010.12-L”.

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

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Acronym Name and Address Telephone

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

(312) 670-2400

ANSI American National Standards Institute 1819 L. Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20036 www.ansi.org

(202) 293-8020

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers 3 Park Ave.

New York, NY 10016-5990 www.asme.org

(800) 843-2763

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Dr.

West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 www.astm.org

(601) 832-9585

AWS American Welding Society 550 NW LeJeune Rd.

Miami, FL 33126 www.amweld.org

(800) 443-9353

(305) 443-9353

NACE NACE International 1440 South Creek Drive Houston, TX 77084 www.nace.org

(281) 228-6200

NFPA National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park P.O. Box 9101 Quincy, MA 02269-9101 www.nfpa.org

(800) 344-3555

(617) 770-3000

NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association 10255 W. Higgins Road Suite 600 Rosemont, IL 60018-5607

(847) 299-9070

(847) 299-1183

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Acronym Name and Address Telephone

OSHA U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety & Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20210 www.osha.gov

(800) 321-6742

SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings 40 24th St., 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4656 www.sspc.org

SSPC SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings 40 24th St., 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4656 www.sspc.org

(800) 837-8303

(412) 281-2331

UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

333 Pfingsten Rd.

Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 www.ul.com

(847) 272-8800

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SECTION 01 46 00

QUALITY PROCEDURES

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 DEFINITIONS

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

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

1. The clause at FAR 52.246-12 - Inspection of Construction, requires the Contractor to establish an inspection system to ensure quality.

2. Quality Control includes activities in addition to specified Contractor Quality Testing to ensure work conforms to contract requirements.

C. Contractor Quality Testing: Specified tests shall be performed by the Contractor.

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

2. The Contractor may use the test results as part of Contractor Quality Control.

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

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 46 00-1, Contractor Quality Control Program:

1. Program shall be based upon definable features of work and include three phases for each feature:

a. Preparatory Phase:

1) Performed prior to the beginning of work and as detailed below:

a) Review of each paragraph of applicable specifications and references.

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b) Review of contract plans.

c) Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d) Check to assure that provisions have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e) Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed.

f) Physical examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand and conform to the approved shop drawings or submitted data.

g) Review of appropriate activity hazard analysis.

h) Discussion of procedures for constructing the work including the review of repetitive deficiencies.

i) Notify the COR in advance before beginning any of the required action of the preparatory phase as required in the quality control specifications.

j) Arrange for quality control testing if required.

2) Shall include a “Preparatory Meeting” conducted by the Quality Control Manager and shall be attended by the superintendent, other quality control personnel, and the foreman responsible for the definable feature.

a) Results of the preparatory phase actions shall be discussed in the Preparatory Meeting and shall be documented by separate minutes prepared by the Quality Control Manager and attached to the daily Contractor’s Quality Control Report.

b. Initial Phase:

1) Accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work.

2) Verify that control for work developed in the “Preparatory Meeting” is implemented and the work is performed to the level of workmanship required.

3) Performed as detailed below:

a) Review minutes of “Preparatory Meeting.”

b) Check preliminary work.

c) Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance.

d) Establish levels of workmanship.

e) Resolve all differences.

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f) Check safety to include compliance with the safety plan and activity hazard analysis. Review the activity hazard analysis with workers.

g) Notify the COR in advance of beginning any of the required action of the initial phase as required in the quality control specifications.

4) Shall include an “Initial Phase Meeting” conducted by the Quality Control Manager and shall be attended by the superintendent, other quality control personnel, and the foreman responsible for the definable feature.

a) Results of the initial phase actions shall be discussed in the Initial Phase Meeting and shall be documented by separate minutes prepared by the Quality Control Manager and attached to the daily Contractor’s Quality Control Report.

5) The initial phase shall be repeated for each new crew on the work site, or at any time established level of workmanship is not being met.

c. Follow-up Phase:

1) Daily checks shall be performed to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements, including safety and control testing, until completion of the particular feature of work.

2) Checks shall be made a matter of record in the Contractor’s Quality Control documentation.

3) Final follow-up checks shall be conducted and all deficiencies corrected prior to the start of additional features of work.

4) Quality control personnel shall continually refer back to the standards set in the “Preparatory and Initial Phases.”

C. RSN 01 46 00-2, Contractor’s Daily Reports:

1. Submit daily reports on a weekly basis.

2. As a minimum, the Contractor’s Daily Report shall include the following information:

a. The report shall include a record of all of the contractor's activities throughout the shift regardless of how minor or complex. The report is to be started at the beginning of the shift, written during the shift, and completed at the end of the shift and include any information pertinent to the report. The finished report shall be prepared in such detail that a person not familiar with the day's work could determine what was done and could calculate the contractor's direct cost for that day. The report shall state specific safety violations noted during the shift including actions taken, including names of people involved in the infraction and who corrected it. In addition, the report shall document significant

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The report shall include the temperature (maximum/minimum), wind conditions, estimated humidity, sunshine, and precipitation (type and intensity); if necessary for the type of work being performed. The name of the contractor's representative on the site during the shift shall be noted, and if the representative is on the site part time. Subcontractor activity shall be noted.

The main body of the report shall contain the location and a detailed description of all work, and sketches or photographs where appropriate to assist in the description. This description shall reflect what, where, when, why, who, and how the work was being performed. The report shall provide a record of quantities installed, specific stations or locations of the work, and description of activity (if applicable). The report shall show labor classification and equipment actually being used during the shift, work the labor force and equipment is performing, and the period of time labor and equipment is performing. Equipment that is idle or being repaired shall be noted.

The report shall contain a list of materials and equipment delivered to the job, what materials were installed, and any materials that were refused or wasted during the shift. Other items to be reported include changes in site conditions, modifications in design and installation, photographs taken, environmental compliance or noncompliance, hazardous waste and materials concerns, landowner contacts, worker complaints, and potential problems observed.

D. RSN 01 46 00-3, Quality Control Supervisor:

1. Designation of authorized individual as the Quality Control Supervisor to develop and manage the quality control processes.

2. Resume of the designated Quality Control Supervisor.

E. RSN 01 46 00-4, Contractor Quality Testing Plan:

1. Address methods, procedures, frequencies, and scheduling for performing quality testing as required in other specification sections.

F. RSN 01 46 00-5, Summary Monthly Test Results

1.04 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall designate employee as Quality Control Supervisor.

B. Quality Control Supervisor: Experienced quality control supervisor with minimum of 2 years’ experience in charge of quality control for construction similar in nature to that required by this contract, with authority to stop work if necessary.

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1.05 TESTING ACCEPTANCE

A. Acceptance of material shall be based on the passing of both quality assurance testing and quality control testing.

B. Government quality assurance testing results will prevail in the event of a discrepancy between Contractor’s test results and Government test results.

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3.01 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. During the course of the work, the Government may perform quality assurance tests.

Tests performed by the Government will be used to ensure compliance with contract requirements and not as a replacement for specified Contractor quality testing.

1. Upon request, make measuring and testing devices available for use by the Government for verification tests.

B. Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor

1. The effectiveness of the Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor in prosecuting the Quality Control Program will be subject to continued review and approval by the CO.

2. Should the Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor’s efforts be deemed insufficient the Contractor may be required to replace the Quality Control Supervisor at no additional cost to the government.

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