IFB_-Solitation_R17PS00264.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Regional Office Billings, Montana April 2017

Pole Hill Powerplant Penstock Expansion Joint Packing Replacement Invitation For Bid (IFB) Solicitation No. R17PS00264 This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition.

Specification No. 60-C0670

60-C0670 Colorado-Big Thompson Project Colorado

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POLE HILL POWERPLANT PENSTOCK

EXPANSION JOINT PACKING REPLACEMENT

FOREWORD

Construction work to be performed under this solicitation is located approximately 17 miles west of Loveland, Colorado in Larimer County at the Pole Hill Powerplant.

Work under these specifications:

A. The site consists of one 96” diameter penstock which contains five expansion joints along the Pole Hill penstock labeled E1 through E5. All work to be performed will include removing and replacing flax packing within E1, E2 and E3 as described as follows:

1. Furnish all materials and perform work to disassemble and clean expansion joint packing glands.

2. Replace packing material, packing gland push-off bolts, studs, and nuts.

3. Prepare areas for coating and apply new coating system after packing gland installation.

TYPE OF SOLICITATION:

Invitation for Bid (IFB) using the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sub Part 14 – Sealed Bidding procedures.

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT:

$250,000 - $500,000

BUSINESS SIZE REQUIREMENT:

This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-A-Side.

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

This is a Construction, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) requirement that is solicited as an Invitation for

Bid (IFB) using the Federal Acquisition Regulation Sub Part 14, Sealed Bidding procedures.

A PRE-BID SITE VISIT: The Site Visit will be held on April 27, 2017, at 9:00 am MDT, located at the Bureau of Reclamation Easter Colorado Area Office, 910 N. Van Buren Loveland

CO 80537 for an orientation briefing and then travel approximately 17 miles west of Loveland, Colorado to the Pole Hill Powerplant. Prospective bidders should make arrangements by contacting John Foreman at (970) 962-4527. Attendees are to provide and wear safety boots, hard hats and safety vests.

METHOD OF SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

See Section L – Instruction to Offerors

Note:

1. The Government will not accept Bids by email, fax or any other method not listed in

Section L.

2. Last day and time to submit questions is 7 calendar days prior to bid closing date (3:00 pm MDT). This is to ensure timely response from the Government and allows bidders time to react.

BID CLOSING DATE:

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

POINT OF CONTACT:

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

RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (2014 EDITION):

For information regarding Bureau of Reclamation's publication "RECLAMATION SAFETY

AND HEALTH STANDARDS" (2014 Edition at http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html) which is applicable to work under this contract, see clause at "WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH."

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM):

Effective July 29, 2012 all contractors interested in doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to an award or agreement. Note: Registering in “SAM” does not constitute an automatic award of any contract or agreement to the registering contractor. SAM is a centralized database for consolidating the

Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the online Representation and Certifications Application

(ORCA), and the Excluded Parties List System (EPLS).

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

Federal Services Desk at 1-866-606-8220.

INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM (IPP):

Payment requests for the anticipated contract must be submitted electronically through the U.S.

Department of Treasury’s “Invoice Processing Platform” (IPP) System via the IPP website at https://www.ipp.gov. Contractors are required to use the IPP website to access and use IPP for submitting request for payment. Registration assistance can be obtained by contacting the “IPP

Production Helpdesk” via email ippgroup@bos.fbr.org or phone 1-866-973-3131. If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the contractor can submit a waiver request in writing to the Contractor Officer with its proposal. Note: Waivers will be on a case by case basis and not automatically granted as determined by the Contract Officer.

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mailto:peverson@usbr.gov https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.fbr.org

Pole Hill Powerplant Penstock Expansion Joint Packing Replacement Specifications No. 60-C0670

Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

SECTION A SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 14 10 Use of Site

01 14 20 Penstock Operations

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 56 15 Protection of Existing Utilities

01 56 20 Existing Fences

01 57 20 Environmental Controls

01 57 60 Protected Species

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 83 30 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 06 25 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 96 20 Coatings

DIVISION 51 – INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors

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51 05 06 Photographs

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – Not used

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.236-05 Material and Workmanship

E.2 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction

E.3 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion Of

Work

F.2 52.242-14 Suspension of Work

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations

G.2 DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements –

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

SECTION H -- SPECIAL PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

H.1 GP-7 Site Security

PART II

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

I.2 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

I.3 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

I.4 52.214-29 Order of Precedence -- Sealed Bidding

I.5 52.222-55 Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658

I.6 52.222-62 Paik Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

I.7 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA Designated Items

I.8 52.225-9 Buy American–Construction Materials

I.9 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee

I.10 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security

I.11 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction

I.12 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts

I.13 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

I.14 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions

I.15 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

I.16 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts

I.17 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction

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I.18 52.243-4 Changes

I.19 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses

I.20 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements--Department of the

Interior

I.21 1452.204-70 Release of Claims--Department of the Interior

I.22 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance -- Department of the Interior

I.23 WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health -- Bureau of Reclamation

I-24 WBR 1452.223-82 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from

Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace –

Bureau of Reclamation

I.25 WBR 1452.228-84 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties –

Bureau of Reclamation

I.26 WBR 1452.231-81 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense –

Bureau of Reclamation

I.27 WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work

I.28 WBR 1452.236-08 Other Contracts

I.29 WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources--Bureau of Reclamation

I.30 WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals - Bureau of Reclamation

I.31 WBR 1452.246-81 Failure to Meet Performance Warranties

PART III

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0001 Department of Labor General Decision:

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0002 Standard Form 24 – Bid Bond

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0003 Department of Interior Limitations on Subcontracting

Worksheet

PART IV

SECTION K -- REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require

Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—

Representation

K.2 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications

SECTION L -- INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.204-7 System for Award Management (SAM)

L.2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting

L.3 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal

Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29

L.4 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item

Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and

Standardization Information System (ASSIT)

L.5 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids

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L.6 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids

L.7 52.214-5 Submission of Bids

L.8 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders

L.9 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and

Withdrawals of Bids

L.10 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids – Construction

L.11 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language

L.12 52.214-35 Submission of Offers In U.S. Currency

L.13 52.216-1 Type of Contract

L.14 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements –

Secondary Site of the Work

L.15 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction

L.16 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

L.17 52.236-27 A1 Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I

L.18 1452.222.81 Employment Verification

L.19 1452.233-2 Service of Protest -- Department of the Interior

L.20 WBR 1452.236-85 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule

Line Item

SECTION M -- EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 52.214-19 Contract Award -- Sealed Bidding – Construction

END OF CONTENTS

Colorado-Big Thompson Pole Hill Powerplant Penstock Expansion Joint Packing Replacement

PART I

SECTION A

SECTION B

SECTION C

SECTION D (BLANK)

SECTION F

SECTION G

SECTION H

Colorado-Big Thompson

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040311707

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Regional Office

GP-5000

2021 4th Avenue North

R60

Billings MT 59101

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region (GP-5000) 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, Montana 59101

Paris Everson 406-247-7817 x

04/14/2017

R17PS00264

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

Pole Hill Powerplant Penstock Expansion Joint Packing Replacement, Colorado-Big

Thompson Project, Colorado

Construction work to be performed under this solicitation is located approximately

17 miles west of Loveland, Colorado in Larimer County at Pole Hill Powerplant.

Estimated price range is $250,000 to $500,000.

The North American Industrial Classification Code is 237990

This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and the Small Business size code is $36

Million.

Taxpayer Identification: __________________________

Data Universal Numbering System: __________________________

Commercial and Government Entity Code: _________________________

Continued ...

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.)

10 160 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F1

05/17/2017

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

Paris Everson

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 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

R17PS00264

00010 Pole Hill Powerplant Penstock Expansion Joint Packing Replacement.

Total price from Section B. (Price Schedule)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1 AU $_________________

Price Schedule

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CONTINUATION OF SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULES

(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.

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

(2) Offers will be evaluated based on the total of Price Schedule.

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

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only.

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

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

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

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 83 30 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

For the lump sum of $

3 05 06 25 Removing Expansion Joint Packing, Push-off Bolts, Studs, and Nuts

For the lump sum of $

Price Schedule

B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

4 05 06 25 Furnishing and Installing Expansion Joint Packing Push-off Bolts, Studs, and Nuts

For the lump sum of

5 09 96 20 Coating Repair at Expansion Joints

151 ft2 $ $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Summary of Work

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work to be performed under this solicitation is located approximately 17 miles west of Loveland, Colorado in Larimer County at Pole Hill Powerplant.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. The site consists of one 96” diameter penstock which contains five expansion joints along the Pole Hill penstock labeled E1 through E5. All work to be performed will include removing and replacing flax packing within E1, E2 and E3 as described as follows:

1. Furnish all materials and perform work to disassemble and clean expansion joint packing glands.

2. Replace packing material, packing gland push-off bolts, studs, and nuts.

3. Prepare areas for coating and apply new coating system after packing gland installation.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

1.04 DEFINITIONS

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

1.05 ACRONYMS

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

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Summary of Work

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used

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Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. Cleaning Manual-2012 Inspection and Cleaning Manual for Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Technical memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05) 2012 Edition 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) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

6) Storage area for explosives.

7) 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 http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

01 14 10 - 2 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.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government will unwater penstock to accommodate Contractor-requested and approved interruption of service only during annual maintenance period.

B. The Contractor shall be allowed two weeks prior to the annual maintenance period start date to mobilize.

C. The penstock is located on a steep undeveloped hillside and access to the expansion joints will be on foot or with all-terrain or tracked equipment. A motorized winch system is acceptable. Method of access must be approved by COR.

D. There is limited amounts of parking at the lower parking lot by Pole Hill Powerplant.

The Contractor shall use the fenced-off Pole Hill gatehouse area for temporary storage and staging of materials and equipment. This area is uphill of the penstock, refer to Photo 1 in 50 05 06 - Photographs.

E. Access through gates must be arranged with COR.

F. No utilities will be provided. See Section 01 51 00 – Temporary Utilities for more information.

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

H. 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.

I. 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

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 RESTORATION

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

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

C. 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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Penstock Operations 01 14 20 - 1

SECTION 01 14 20

PENSTOCK OPERATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 COST

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

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

1.03 PENSTOCK OPERATIONS

A. Government will unwater the penstock to accommodate Contractor requested and approved interruption of service only during the annual maintenance period. All work on the penstock shall be between August 1, 2017 and November 16, 2017. The Contractor shall be allowed two weeks prior to the annual maintenance period start date to mobilize.

B. Prior to any work being performed on the outside or inside of the penstock, the Contractor and the COR shall perform lockout/tagout procedures in accordance with Section 15 of the RSHS references in this Section.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html

Penstock Operations

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Submittals

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-2005(2010) Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-2011 United States National CAD Standards, Version 5

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

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

C. Submittals: Considered “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236- 21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

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

3. Measurement units: US Customary Units.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum identification in title block:

a. Contract number and title.

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

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c. Date.

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

3. Print Size: D size (22 inches by 34 inches).

4. Draw to scale using computer drafting or drafting equipment, unless otherwise specified.

a. Lettering shall be neat when drawing preparation with drafting equipment is allowed.

5. Government Format drawings:

a. Prepare drawings designated as “Government Format” in the specifications as follows:

1) Title block and sheet format:

a) As shown on Drawing 40-D-7102.

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

2) Drawing format:

a) AUTOCAD, Version 2007 or later.

b) In accordance with NIBS NCS.

3) Size: As defined by ASME Y14.1.

4) Government will provide an electronic AutoCAD template.

6. Final drawings:

a. Drawing format: AUTOCAD, Version 2007 or later.

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

Indicate changes by clouding.

c. Electronic files: On CD or DVD discs.

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

e. Government will provide an electronic AutoCAD template.

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.

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E. Certifications:

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

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

1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

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

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit sets specified in “Sets to be sent:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

1. Electronic submittals:

a. In Portable Document Format (PDF).

b. Include RSN transmittal letter.

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

2. Submit electronic submittals via email or CD/DVD based on size:

a. The Government can receive e-mails up to 25 MB. However, e-mails over 10 MB should be considered extra large. E-mailing of electronic submittals exceeding 10 MB should only occur after transmittal of larger size e-mail has been verified.

b. Address e-mail of electronic submittals less than extra large size to:

1) sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov

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

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

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E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

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

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 28 days after receiving the comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. Each submittal shall be submitted under a separate transmittal letter. Multiple RSNs submitted under a single letter will be returned to the Contractor for resubmittal.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

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

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

B. Time in Excess of Specified:

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

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

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

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

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. A response letter from the COR for each submittal will be sent to the Contractor indicating if the submittal is either approved, approved subject to identified changes, or not approved.

a. Revise and resubmit submittals not approved.

b. Do not change designs without approval of the COR after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

1.07 TRANSMITTAL

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

1. Where the recipient is the Contracting Officer, address the transmittal letter to Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: GP-5000, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address is 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

2. Where the recipient is the Contracting Officer’s Representative, address the transmittal letter to Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: GP-2600, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address is 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

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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 Bonds 52.228-15

Performance and Payment Bonds

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1 paper 0

2 Additional Bond Security 52.228-2

Additional Bond Security

Within 10 calendar days of contract modification or value exceeds amount award

CO 1 paper 0

3 Insurance-work on a Government Installation 1452.228-70

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

2) Current certification of insurance for each subcontractor

Before commencing onsite work

CO 1 paper

1 paper

4 Liability Insurance 1452.228-70

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

Prior to commencement of work under the contract

CO 1 paper 0

5 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26

Information required by Executive Order 112246

(SF-100)

Within 30 days following award

CO 1 paper 0

6 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 0

7 Release of Claims 1452.204-70

Release of Claims (DI-

137) against the Government

After completion of the work and prior to final payment

CO 1 paper 0

8 Site Security

GP-7

List of all Contractor and subcontractor employees

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

9 Site Security

GP-7

List of all vehicles and equipment to be brought onsite

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

10 Labor Standards Data 52.222-11

1) List of subcontractors

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

Within 14 days after award of contract

COR 1 paper

1 paper

1 paper + 1 electronic

1 paper + 1

11 Payrolls 52.222-08

Copies of all payrolls Weekly for each week of contract performance

COR 1 paper 2 paper

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RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

12 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-

Practicable Schedule Within 5 days after work commences on the contract or another period of time as determined by Contracting Officer

COR 1 paper 1 paper + 1 electronic

13 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-

Updated Schedule Showing Actual Progress

Monthly or as directed by the Contracting Officer

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 onsite work. See section 3 of RSHS

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-2 Safety and Health Monthly Accident Summary Report

First day of each month.

See paragraph 3.8 of

RSHS

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 35 20-3 Safety and Health Respirator User Documentation

At least 21 days before arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 20-4 Safety and Health Crane Training Certificates

At least 21 days before arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 20-5 Safety and Health Other Training Certificates

At least 21 days before arriving at worksite

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 30-1 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

Qualifications At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 2 paper

01 35 30-2 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

Safety Inspection Reports

Monthly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 00-1 Quality Procedures

Contractor Quality Control Program

Within 10 days of Notice to Proceed

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 00-2 Quality Procedures

Contractor’s Daily Reports

Weekly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 46 00-3 Quality Procedures

Quality Control Supervisor

Within 10 days of Notice to Proceed

COR 0 2 paper

01 46 00-4 Quality Procedures

Contractor Quality Testing Plan

Within 10 days of Notice to Proceed

COR 0 1 paper + 1

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RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 46 00-5 Quality Procedures

Summary Monthly Test Results

Monthly COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-1 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Plan

At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-2 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Records

Within 7 days of waste disposal

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

01 74 00-3 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Consultant Resume (if required)

At least 21 days before beginning environmental assessment

COR 0 2 paper

01 74 00-4 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Site Assessment (if required)

Within 14 days of completion of work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 83 30-1 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Documentation At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 83 30-2 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Plans At least 21 days before beginning onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 83 30-3 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Heavy Metal Exposure Certifications and Test Results

Within 14 days after completion of testing

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 83 30-4 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Preconstruction Test Results

Within 14 days after completion of testing

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 83 30-5 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Working Level Test Results

Within 14 days after completion of testing

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

02 83 30-6 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Post-Construction Test Results

Within 14 days after completion of testing

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RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

02 83 30-7 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Heavy Metals

Certificate of Disposal Within 14 days after disposal

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

05 06 25-1 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

Commercial Products Data for Expansion Joint Material

At least 21 days before starting onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

05 06 25-2 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

Packing Material Removal Procedure

At least 21 days before starting onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

05 06 25-3 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

Packing Material Installation Procedure

At least 21 days before starting onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

05 06 25-4 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

Qualifications At least 21 days before starting onsite work

COR 0 2 paper

05 06 25-5 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

Material Certification At least 21 days before starting onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

05 06 25-6 Replacement of Expansion Joint Packing

Packing Installation Testing Procedure

At least 21 days before starting onsite work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-1 Coatings Approval Data Within 14 days of completion of work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-2 Coatings Final Approval Data Within 14 days of completion of work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-3 Coatings Paint Chip Samples At least 21 days prior to beginning on-site work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-4 Coatings Qualifications At least 21 days prior to beginning on-site work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-5 Coatings Quality Control Plan At least 21 days prior to beginning on-site work

COR 0 1 paper + 1 electronic

09 96 20-6 Coatings Final Report Within 14 days of completion of work

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SAFETY DATA SHEETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. LHM: List of Hazardous Materials.

B. SDS: Safety Data Sheet.

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

1.03 APPLICATION

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

1. Materials delivered to Government.

2. Materials incorporated into work.

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

1.04 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

1.05 DELIVERY

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

Safety Data Sheets

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include the cost of complying with this section in the prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards

2. FIST 1-1 (2012) Hazardous Energy Control Program www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

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

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

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 (if applicable):

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 equipment to be used to prevent fires during the hot work process.

f. Job Hazard Analysis:

1) Provide a list of proposed JHA’s in the Safety Program for each anticipated work task.

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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 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 onsite 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.

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 (if a crane is to be used):

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.

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.

l. Hazard Communication:

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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, or any combination of warning line and safety monitoring systems, are not permitted.

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 all personnel onsite. 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.

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1.04 SAFETY AND HEALTH

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

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

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

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.