R16PS01264.pdf

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

Request For Proposals (RFP) Solicitation No. R16PS01264

Asbestos Abatement Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

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ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

FLATIRON POWER AND PUMPING PLANT

FOREWORD

Work is located at Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant, approximately 8 miles southwest of Loveland, CO in Larimer County.

Principal components of work include removing electrical cable tray liners composed of Asbestos Containing Material (ACM), replacing the electrical cable tray liners, removing asbestos contamination from within the hydroelectric cable tunnel, removing asbestos tape wrap/insulation on water cooling pipe within the Unit 1 and Unit 3 air housing for the hydroelectric generators and replacing with new tape/wrap insulation.

EMAIL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE MADE TO:

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

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT: An organized site visit will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. at the Eastern Colorado Area Office at 11056 W. County Road 18E, Loveland Colorado. If you have questions about the site visit contact John Foreman at 970-962-4527.

Attendees are to provide and wear safety boots, hard hats, and safety vests. Prospective offerors are strongly encouraged to attend the walk-thru and visit the site to gain first-hand knowledge of the work requirements and site conditions. Failure of the prospective offerors to inspect the site will not relieve the offerors from the responsibility to properly estimate the difficulty or cost of the project and successfully perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the contract.

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME: For date and place proposals are due, see “SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD,” Standard Form 1442, immediately following the Table of Contents.

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

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

http://www.usbr.gov/safety/RSHS/rshs.html mailto:mbirkland@usbr.gov http://www.usbr.gov/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

SAM: Effective July 29, 2012, any contractor interested in doing business with the federal government must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. SAM is a federal government owned and operated free website, which consolidates the central contractor registration (CCR), the online representations and certifications application (ORCA), and the excluded parties list system

(EPLS).

DUNS: The vendor's DUN & Bradstreet number and banking information are required for registration. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam/ or by the federal service desk at 1-866-606-8220.

IPP: Payment requests for the anticipated purchase order must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform system (IPP).

The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. The contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the ipp production helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131. If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use ipp for submitting invoices for payment, the contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the contracting officer with its proposal or quotation.

https://www.sam.gov/PORTAL/PUBLIC/SAM/ https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

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Table of Contents - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

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

SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Prices

SECTION C – Specification/Drawings/Maps

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 12 Work Restrictions 01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 56 10 Protection of Existing Installations 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 57 30 Water Pollution Control 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 52 10 Cable Tray Liner Replacement

DIVISION 22 – PLUMBING

22 07 19 Plumbing Piping Insulation

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 10 Flatiron Unit 3 Air Housing Asbestos Report 51 00 20 Asbestos Sampling at Flatiron Powerplant Report

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51 00 30 Flatiron Unit 3 Air Housing Second Asbestos Report 51 00 40 Flatiron Unit 3 Air Housing Third Asbestos Report 51 00 50 Flatiron Units 1 and 2 Air Housing Asbestos Report 51 00 60 Flatiron Units 1 and 2 Air Housing Asbestos Sampling Report 51 00 70 Travel Report 51 00 80 Photographs

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – Not Used

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

SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance F.1 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work F.2 Variation in Estimated Quantity F.3 Suspension of Work

SECTION G – Contract Administration Data G.1 Authorities and Delegations G.2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements

SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

H.1 Site Security

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – Contract Clauses I.1 Clauses By Reference I.2 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements

I.3 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance I.4 Order of Precedence – Sealed Bidding I.5 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658

I.6 Buy American Act – Construction Materials I.7 Bid Guarantee I.8 Additional Bonding I.9 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction I.10 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts I.11 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

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I.12 Differing Site Conditions I.13 Accident Prevention I.14 Schedules for Construction Contracts I.15 Changes I.16 Restriction on Endorsements I.17 Release of Claims I.18 Examination of Records By the Department of Interior I.19 Liability Insurance I.20 Asbestos – Free Warranty I.21 Safety and Health I.22 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public From Exposure to Tobacco Smoke I.23 Certification of Representations I.24 Equipment Ownership I.25 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work I.26 Other Contracts

I.27 Preservation of Cultural Resources I.28 Security Requirements

I.29 Modification Proposals

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER

SECTION J – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments Wage Determination Standard Form 24 – Bid Guarantee

Past Jobs Reference List Past Performance Questionnaire

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors

K.1 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements

K.2 Annual Representations and Certifications

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

L.3 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications L.4 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions L.5 Submission of Offers in the English Language L.6 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency L.7 Instructions to Offerors L.8 Type of Contract L.9 Construction Wage Rate Requirements

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L.10 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

L.11 Site Visit (Construction) L.12 Preparation of Proposals L.13 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information L.14 Service of Protest L.15 Notice of Intent to Acquire Metric Products and Services L.16 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures L.17 General Proposal Instructions L.18 Technical Proposal Instructions L.19 Pricing Proposal Instructions L.20 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work L.21 Authorized Workers Notice to Potential

SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award M.1 Evaluation Factors for Award

M.2 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

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SECTION A

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(STANDARD FORM 1442)

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040254874

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation

2021 4th Ave North Billings MT 59101

Michael Birkland 406-247-7646

1x 07/18/2016

R16PS01264

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

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

The range of this project is $100,000 - $250,000

This is 100% set-aside for small business

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)code is 238990

The Small Business Size Standard for NAICS 238990 is $15 Million

Taxpayer Identification Number: (TIN) __________________________________

Data Universal Number System (DUNS) ___________________________________

Commercial and Government Entity Code: ____________________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

See Paragraph F.1

08/18/2016

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Gerri Voto-Braun

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 4

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

R16PS01264

00010 Asbestos Abatement, Flatiron Power and Pumping

Plant, Colorado-Big Thompson Project, Colorado

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1 AU

See Continuation of Section B (Clins 1-10)

SECTION B

THE SCHEDULE

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CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

FLATIRON POWER AND PUMPING PLANT

COLORADO-BIG THOMPSON PROJECT, COLORADO

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

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

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

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

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

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

1 WBR

1452.232 -81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

2 02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Existing Cable Tray Transite Liners

810 lin ft $

3 02 82 20 Cleaning Tunnel Surface Areas

5,062 ft2 $

4 02 82 20 Cleaning HV Power Cables/Bushings

1,782 ft2

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PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

5 02 82 20 Cleaning Cable Tray Conduits

1,634 ft2 $

6 02 82 20 Cleaning Electrical Conduits 833 ft2 $

7 02 82 20 Cleaning Cable Tray Frames and Brackets

1,056 ft2 $

8 02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Existing Water Cooling Pipe Insulation Wrappings

30 lin ft $

9 06 52 10 Furnish and Install Replacement Cable Tray Liner

688 lin ft $

10 22 07 19 Furnish and Install Replacement Pipe Insulation

30 lin ft $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C

THE SPECIFICATIONS

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SECTION 01 11 00

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION

A. Work is at Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant located approximately 8 miles southwest of

Loveland, Colorado, in Larimer County.

1.2 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Removing existing electrical cable tray liners which contain asbestos containing material

(ACM) from within cable trays located in tunnel.

B. Removing Asbestos Dust Contamination From Within Tunnel:

1. On concrete floor, steps, berms, walls, and ceiling.

2. On wire and cable insulation and conduits.

3. On cable trays, lighting fixtures, drains and vents, supporting brackets, and other surfaces within tunnel.

C. Installing new electrical cable tray liners.

D. Removing existing asbestos tape wrapped insulation on water cooling pipes within air housing for Unit 1 and Unit 3.

E. Installing new pipe insulation on water cooling pipes within air housings.

1.3 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations

(FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time solicitation was issued.

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1.5 ACRONYMS

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

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

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SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 14 10-1, Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) Buildings and service areas including offices, shops, warehouses, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas, temporary roads, and haul routes.

3) Utilities including air, power, and water lines; fire hydrants; and compressor station.

4) First-aid and medical facilities.

5) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

6) Temporary fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with work required under this contract. Include methods to mark work area limits, protect disturbed areas, and prevent erosion.

c. Describe methods to protect, and repair if damaged, existing improvements and utilities at or near jobsite.

d. Describe methods for removing temporary structures and facilities, cleanup, and rehabilitating site after completion of construction activities.

2. Submit revised drawings of changes in use of Government land made during design and erection stages or after use of Government land is in operation.

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1.3 PROJECT CONDITIONS

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

B. Contractor tunnel access and staging areas are limited to the hatched areas shown on photographs included in Section 51 00 80 – Photographs. Access to the work area is based on the following conditions:

1. Preferred Route: To reduce asbestos contamination occurring within the plant area, the preferred route to access the tunnel area is through the switchyard area (will be deenergized).

2. Alternate Route: An alternate route is available to access the tunnel area subject to approval of the COR if site conditions of the preferred route are inadequate.

C. No private land shall be used for required construction facilities.

D. Location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of construction facilities on

Government land will be subject to approval of COR.

E. 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.

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 RESTORATION

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

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WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.2 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Bureau of Reclamation operates and maintains the Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant.

B. Maintain Bureau of Reclamation access to the Flatiron Power and Pumping Plant and other facilities at all times.

C. Allowable Work Hours:

1. Monday through Sunday: 6:30 am to 6:00 pm.

2. Work outside of allowable work hours shall be coordinated with COR.

D. Access to work area will be through the switchyard area.

E. Contractor will not be allowed unescorted access to the power plant tunnel. Government will provide Contractor escorted access through to the power plant tunnel work site area during allowable work hours.

F. Photographs of the power and pumping plant and within the power plant tunnel are not allowed.

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

1.2 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

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

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

1.4 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

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

3. Measurement units: US Customary Units.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

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

c. Date.

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

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3. 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.

3) Compile using “eTransmit” utility in AUTOCAD.

b. Drawing prepared with drafting equipment, when allowed: Lettering shall be neat.

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.

2) Government will supply 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.

d. 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:

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

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

F. Sample Submittals:

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

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

3. Samples: Representative of product to be installed.

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

1.5 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

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

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals

Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent to:” columns in

Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals.

D. Electronic Submittals:

1. In Portable Document Format (PDF).

2. Include RSN transmittal letter.

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

4. Submittal Method (sized based):

a. The Government can receive e-mails up to 10MB. Receipt of e-mails exceeding 10 MB (extra-large) may be possible. E-mailing of extra-large electronic submittals may occur only after size limit for transmittal of extra-large e-mail has been verified.

b. Electronic media for submittals too large to e-mail: CD or DVD.

E. 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.

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F. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

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

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

G. Submit each RSN under a separate transmittal letter. Multiple RSNs submitted under a single letter will be returned for resubmittal.

1.6 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

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

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

B. Time in Excess of Specified:

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

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

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

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of 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 the Contractor fails to make complete action submittals in sequence and within time periods specified.

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

a. Approval was required under the contract, and

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

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

C. Submittal Response:

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1. Response letter will indicate whether submittal is 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 CO after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

1.7 TRANSMITTAL

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

1. CO: Bureau of Reclamation, Attention GP-5000, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address: 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

2. COR: Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: GP-2600, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address: 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

B. E-mail address for electronic submittals listed in Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals: sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov.

1. Submit electronic submittals that are too large for e-mail along with paper copy.

C. Submittals required by the specifications, but not listed in Table 01 33 00A – List of Submittals:

1. Submit in accordance with this section.

2. Submit to COR, unless otherwise specified.

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* CO indicates Contracting Officer, and COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: *

CO COR

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

Certification that executive compensation and subcontract awards were reported

Within 10 days of each report being submitted

CO 1

paper

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

3 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26

Information required by Executive Order

112246 (SF-100)

Within 30 days following award CO 1 paper

4 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction 52.228-15

Performance and Payment Bonds

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1

paper

5 Release of Claims 1452.204-70

Release of Claims (DI-137) against the Government

After completion of the work and prior to final payment

CO 1

paper

6 Insurance-work on a Government Installation 1452.228-70

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

2) Current certification of insurance for each subcontractor

Before commencing onsite work CO 1 paper paper

7 Liability Insurance 1452.228-70

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

Prior to commencement of work under the contract

CO 1

paper

8 Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-08

Copies of all payrolls

Weekly for each week of contract performance

COR 1

paper

2 paper

9 Labor Standards Data 52.222-11

1) List of subcontractors

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

Within 14 days after award of contract

COR 1

paper paper

1 paper + 1 electronic

1 paper + 1 electronic

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* CO indicates Contracting Officer, and COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: *

CO COR

10 Security Requirements

(WBR

1452.237-80) and GP-7

List of conractor and subcontractor employees

Initially at least 21 days before beginning onsite work; at least 21 days before additional employees arrive onsite

COR 0 2 paper

11 Security Requirements

(WBR

1452.237-80) and GP-7

Vehicle Information At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

12 Schedules for Construction Contracts (52.236-15)

Practicable Schedule:

Blackline Prints

Within 7 days after work commences on the contract or another period of time a determined by the CO

COR 1

paper

1 paper + 1 electronic

13 Schedules for Construction Contracts (52.236-15)

Annotated Schedule Showing Actual Progress:

Blackline Prints

As directed by the CO COR 1 paper

1 paper + 1 electronic

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

At least 21 days before use of Government land

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 10-1 Safety Data Sheets

Complete LHM and

SDS

At least 21 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 10-2 Safety Data Sheets

Updated LHM and

SDS

At least 21 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material not previously listed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-1 Safety and Health

Safety Program Submitted and accepted before commencing on-site work. See section 3 of RSHS

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-2 Safety and Health

Monthly Accident Summary Report

Within 5 days after the first of the month

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-3 Safety and Health

Respirator User Documentation

At least 21 days before beginning on-site work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 20-4 Safety and Health

Crane Training Certificates

At least 21 days before beginning on-site work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 20-5 Safety and Health

Other Training Certificates

At least 21 days before beginning on-site work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 30-1 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

Qualifications At least 21 days before beginning on-site work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 30-2 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

CIH Inspection Reports

Within 7 days after inspection COR 0 1 paper +

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* CO indicates Contracting Officer, and COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: *

CO COR

01 35 30-3 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

Safety Inspection Reports

Monthly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 57 30-1 Water Pollution Control

Water Management Plan

At least 28 days before start of on-site construction work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 57 30-2 Water Pollution Control

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

At least 28 days before delivery or storage of oil or oil products

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-1 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Plan

Within 7 days of mobilization

COR 0 1 paper +

01 74 00-2 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Records

Within 7 days of waste disposal

01 74 00-3 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Consultant Resume

At least 21 days before beginning environmental assessment

COR 0 2 paper

01 74 00-4 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Site Assessment

Within 14 days of completion of work

02 82 20-1 Removal and

Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Safety Plan At least 28 days before beginning removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

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

Current State of Colorado/Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

(AHERA)

Certificates

At least 28 days before beginning removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

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

Resumes of Key Individuals Providing Service

At least 28 days before beginning removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials

COR 0 2 paper

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

Independent Testing Laboratory

At least 28 days before beginning removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

* CO indicates Contracting Officer, and COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: *

CO COR

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

Project Design Plan At least 28 days before beginning removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-6 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan

At least 28 days before beginning removal and disposal of asbestos containing materials

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-7 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Working Level and Clearance Test Results

Within 2 days after working level and clearance test results completed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-8 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Clearance Sampling Results

Within 2 days after sampling completed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-9 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Baseline Sampling and Testing Results

Within 2 days after sampling completed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-

Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Analyses, Permits, Manifests, Certificates, and Documentation

Within 15 days after disposal COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 82 20-

Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Post Abatement Sampling and Testing Results

Within 2 days after post abatement sampling and testing results completed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

06 52 10-1 Cable Tray Liner Replacement

Approval Data At least 28 days before beginning cable tray liner replacement

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

22 07 19-1 Plumbing Piping Insulation

Approval Data At least 28 days before beginning piping insulation replacement

COR 0 1 paper +

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SECTION 01 35 10

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. LHM: List of Hazardous Materials.

B. SDS: Safety Data Sheet.

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

1.3 APPLICATION

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

1. Materials delivered to Government.

2. Materials incorporated into work.

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

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

1.5 DELIVERY

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

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

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

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards.

Available on the Internet at:

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

html

2. FIST 1-1-12 Hazardous Energy Control Program.

Available on the Internet at:

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

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2. 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Available on the Internet at www.osha.gov

C. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

1. Threshold Limit Values (TLVs). Available at www.acgih.org

1.3 SUBMITTALS

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

1. 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 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 http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs http://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html http://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.acgih.org/ http://www.acgih.org/

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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. Hazardous Energy Control (lockout/tagout)

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

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.

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f. 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.

3) The level of respiratory protection may only be diminished on the basis of an exposure assessment conducted by a certified industrial hygienist (CIH) specific to each dust-generating 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, Riggers and Signalpersons shall be qualified in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC. Crane Operators shall be certified by an accredited crane operator testing organization such as NCCCO or equivalent.

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. Hazard Communication.

1) Include a written Hazard Communication plan. .

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

k. Fall Protection and Prevention.

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

2) The Contractor shall use engineered fall protection systems, fall restraint, and/or fall arrest systems for work in elevated areas.

Warning line and safety monitoring systems are not permitted.

l. Protection Against Drowning.

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

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

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

2. Submit on the first day of every month.

D. RSN 01 35 20-3, Respirator User Documentation.

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

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

E. RSN 01 35 20-4, 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 onsite foreman and/or safety personnel. 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.

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.

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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. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and warnings.

D. Erect or label all limited approach and arc flash hazard boundaries for exposed energized equipment.

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

Requirements.

F. Investigate and report all accidents, incidents and near misses in accordance with RSHS

Section 3.7.

G. When the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly correct a compliance directive, the CO 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 CO 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.

H. Disputes regarding safety and health issues will be settled in accordance with RSHS

Section 3.

I. 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.

J. 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.

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

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L. 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.

M. The Contractor shall participate in the Joint Safety Policy Meeting. The COR, the

Contractor's principal onsite representative, and designated members of respective staffs shall…