Solicitation_No._R17PS00780.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region Billings, Montana July 2017

Request For Proposal Solicitation No. R17PS00780

Fremont Canyon Powerplant – Scroll Case Recoating

North Platte Project, Wyoming

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region Billings, Montana July 2017

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Fremont Canyon Powerplant

North Platte Project

Wyoming

FOREWORD

Work under this solicitation is to be performed at the Bureau of Reclamation’s Fremont Canyon Powerplant facility located approximately 45 miles southwest of Casper, Wyoming in Natrona County.

Principal Components of work:

A. Removal and disposal of existing lining system interior surfaces of scroll case through the butterfly valve for Units 1 and 2.

B. Relining interior surfaces of scroll case through the butterfly valve for Units 1 and 2.

C. Repair of interior surfaces of scroll case through the butterfly valve for Units 1 and 2.

INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE MADE TO:

Contractual Matters: Contracting Officer Attention: Gerri Voto-Braun Billings, Montana Telephone: 406-247-7809 gvotobraun@usbr.gov

FOR DATE AND PLACE PROPOSALS ARE DUE, SEE “SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD”

STANDARD FORM 1442 IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE TABLE OF CONTENTS.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION’S PUBLICATION “RECLAMATION

SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS” (2009 EDITION) WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO WORK UNDER

THIS CONTRACT, SEE WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH.

ORGANIZED SITE VISIT: AN ORGANIZED SITE VISIT HAS NOT YET BEEN SCHEDULED. ONCE

THAT DATE AND TIME HAVE BEEN DETERMINED, IT WILL BE ADDRESSED IN AN AMENDMENT.

THE GOVERNMENT WILL ALLOW AT LEAST 3 WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THE SITE VISIT

BEFORE PROPOSALS ARE DUE.

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

THE 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 WEBSITE THAT IS CONSOLIDATES THE CENTRAL

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR), THE ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

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

THE VENDOR’S DUNS AND BRADSTREET NUMBER AND BANKING INFORMATION ARE REQUIRED

FOR REGISTRATION. CONTRACTORS MAY OBTAIN INFORMATION ON REGISTRATION AND

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT’S VIA THE SAM WEBSITE

HTTPS://WWW.SAM.GOV/PORTAL/PUBLIC/SAM/ OR THE FEDERAL SERVICE HELP DESK AT 866-

606-8220.

PAYMENT REQUESTS FOR THE ANTICIPATED CONTRACT MUST BE SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY’S INTERNET

PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP) SYSTEM. THE IPP WEBSITE 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 E-MAIL

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 BID.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – Solicitation, Offer and Award, Standard Form 1442

SECTION B – Schedule

SECTION C - Specifications

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 30 Interruption of Service 01 32 20 Construction Program 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 54 20 Use of Government Crane 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 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 89 10 Removal and Disposal of Coatings Containing Coal Tar Products

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 02 Impacted Immersion Coatings

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 04 10 Removal of Water from Penstocks

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 20 Hazardous Material Report 51 00 30 Photographs

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – Not Used

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

SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work .................................................................. F-1 Suspension of Work ......................................................................................................................... F-1

SECTION G -- Contract Administration Data Authorities and Delegations ............................................................................................................ G-1 ii

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Internet Payment Platform ............................. G-1

SECTION H -- Special Contract Requirements Site Security .................................................................................................................................... H-1

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I -- Contract Clauses Clauses Incorporated by Reference .................................................................................................. I-1 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION) ............................................................................................................. I-3 Commercial and Governmental Entity Code Maintenance .............................................................. I-3 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems .................................................... I-4 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format ............................................................................ I-5 Minimum Wages under Executive Order 13658 .............................................................................. I-5 Buy American Act – Construction Materials ................................................................................... I-8 Bid Guarantee ................................................................................................................................. I-11 Additional Bond Security ............................................................................................................... I-11 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction .......................................................................... I-11 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts .................................................................... I-12 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts .................................................................................. I-15 Differing Site Conditions ............................................................................................................... I-21 Accident Prevention ....................................................................................................................... I-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction ............................................................................... I-22 Changes .......................................................................................................................................... I-23 Authorized Deviations in Clauses .................................................................................................. I-23 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of the Interior ........................................................... I-24 Release of Claims – Department of the Interior ............................................................................. I-24 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior ............................................................................ I-24 Incorporation of Technical Proposal – Bureau of Reclamation ..................................................... I-24 Asbestos-Free Warranty – Bureau of Reclamation ........................................................................ I-25 Safety and Health – Bureau of Reclamation .................................................................................. I-25 Protesting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco and Smoke in the Federal Workplace – Bureau of Reclamation ........................................................... I-25 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties – Bureau of Reclamation ........................ I-26 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense – Bureau of Reclamation ..................................... I-26 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work – Alternate I – Bureau of Reclamation ............ I-27 Payment for Technical Data – Bureau of Reclamation .................................................................. I-29 Claims Accounting – Bureau of Reclamation ................................................................................ I-29 Other Contracts (DEVIATION) – Bureau of Reclamation ............................................................ I-29 Restrictions on Submission and Use of Equal Products – Bureau of Reclamation ........................ I-29 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation ....................................................... I-29 Security Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation ........................................................................... I-31 Modification Proposals – Alternate IV – Bureau of Reclamation .................................................. I-37

PART III – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Attachment No. 1 General Decision WY170001, dated January 6, 2017 Attachment No. 2 Standard Form 24, Bid Bond Attachment No. 3 Past Performance Questionnaire

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K -- Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality iii

Agreements – Representations ........................................................................................................ K-1 Annual Representations and Certifications ..................................................................................... K-1 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters ............................................................................... K-4

SECTION L -- Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders System for Award Management ...................................................................................................... L-1 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ..................................................................... L-2 Alternative Line Item Proposal ....................................................................................................... L-3 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR art 101-29 .......................................................................... L-3 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition

Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) .................................................. L-3 Submission of Offers in the English Language ............................................................................... L-4

Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency ........................................................................................... L-4 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition ........................................................................ L-4 Type of Contract .............................................................................................................................. L-7 Contract Wage Rate Requirements - Secondary Site of Work ........................................................ L-7 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction .......................................................................................................... L-8 Subcontractor Responsibility Matters Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) ................................................................................................................. L-8 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements .......... L-9 Preparation of Proposals ................................................................................................................ L-10 Authorized Deviations in Provisions ............................................................................................. L-10 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of the Interior ................................... L-10 Service of Protest (DEVIATION) – Department of the Interior ................................................... L-11 Source Evaluation and Selection Procedures – Bureau of Reclamation ........................................ L-12 General Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation ............................................................... L-13 Technical Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation ............................................................ L-14 Pricing Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation ................................................................ L-15 Notice of Proposed Partnering ....................................................................................................... L-16 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item ...................................... L-16

SECTION M – Evaluation Factors for Award Evaluation Factors for Award – Quality Predominance ................................................................. M-1 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations ............. M-5 iv

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

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)

0040311329

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation, GP Region

Gerri Voto-Braun 2021 4th Avenue North Billings, MT 59101

Gerri Voto-Braun 406-247-7809

1x 07/03/2017

R17PS00780

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

Fremont Canyon Powerplant Scroll Case Recoating, North Platte Project, Wyoming

The estimated price range for this work is $250,000 to $500,000

The project is issued for full and open competition

The North American Industrial Classification Code is 238320

The Small Business Size Standard is $15 Million

Proposals will be received at the Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Regional

Office, addresses identified in Blocks 7 and 8 above. Individuals delivering proposals in person are required to present a valid identification and shall allow time to pass through security

Taxpayer Identification Number: ___________________________________ Data Universal Numbering System: __________________________________ 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.)

10 150 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Paragraph F.1

08/04/2017

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

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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

Payment made via IPP - See Paragraph G.2

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

R17PS00780

00010 Fremont Canyon Powerplant Scroll Case Recoating 1 AU $_____________

See Continuation of Section B (CLINS 1-4)

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Price Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

FREMONT CANYON POWERPLANT

SCROLL CASE RECOATING

North Platte Project, Wyoming

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

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

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

(c) Quantities in the 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, De-Mobilization, Preparatory Work and Clean-up

For the lump sum of $

2 09 97 02 Surface Preparation and Coating of Interior Scroll Case and Stay Vanes Surfaces

Lump Sum $

3 09 97 02 Surface Preparation and Coatings of Turbine Inlet Pipe Interior Surfaces

Lump Sum $

4 09 97 02 Surface Preparation and Coatings of Butterfly Valve Interior Surfaces

Lump Sum $

Price Schedule

B - 2

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Summary of Work

01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located approximately 45 miles southwest of Casper, Wyoming, in Natrona County.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Removal and disposal of existing lining system interior surfaces of scroll case through the butterfly valve for Units 1 and 2.

B. Relining interior surfaces of scroll case through the butterfly valve for Units 1 and 2.

C. Repair of interior surfaces of scroll case through the butterfly valve for Units 1 and 2.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

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

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

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

1.04 DEFINITIONS

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

1.05 ACRONYMS

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

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 2 EXECUTION

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Summary of Work

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END OF SECTION

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. Cleaning Manual-2012 Inspection and Cleaning Manual for Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Technical memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05) 2012 Edition Available online at: http://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

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

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

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

1) Buildings and service areas including offices and storage areas.

2) Parking areas.

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.

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

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

2. Submit revised drawings of Government land use if changes occur.

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

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1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government land as shown on drawings and in photos may be used for required construction activities.

B. When private land is used for construction facilities, or other construction purposes, make necessary arrangements associated with use of private land.

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

D. No station service water will be available in the event of a fire.

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.

G. Perform onsite construction Monday through Saturday excluding Sundays and Government holidays from 7:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.

H. Staging and Storage:

1. No Contractor personal vehicles will be allowed to park at the jobsite.

2. One crew transport vehicle shall be used to transport crew from the Alcova Warehouse parking area to jobsite.

3. Storage and stockpile materials are to be stored and staged at the Alcova Warehouse.

I. Shipments:

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

2. Receiving: 7:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday.

3. Shipments are to be stored and staged at the Alcova Warehouse located at 22122 S. Kortes Road, Alcova, WY 82620.

J. Powerplant stairs may only be used for ingress/egress. No air hoses, ducts, or equipment can be ran on stairs.

K. Contractor must provide crane support and rigging to lift 8’ x 12’ deck plates in order to run equipment to work area.

L. Contractor must build a pony wall for the roll up door to run their equipment through.

M. Government crane operator will be available Monday through Thursday from 7:30 A.M.

– 4:00 P.M.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 RESTORATION

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

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Interruption of Service

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SECTION 01 14 30

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government will unwater penstocks October 2, 2017.

B. Onsite work may begin prior to October 2, 2017.

C. All coating work must be done October 2, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Interruption of Service

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Construction Program

01 32 20 - 1

SECTION 01 32 20

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule: The Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships and network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of the project.

B. Project Calendar(s): Cross reference of numerical work days with calendar days. The project calendar serves as the basis for the day/date conversion and assigns work days and non-workdays.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1. AGC Manual-04 Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual

1.04 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Furnish database files in format compatible with Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management (release 6.2 or newer) or Microsoft Project (release 2010 or newer).

2. Upon request, provide information and data used to develop and maintain the Construction Program to the CO.

B. RSN 01 32 20-1, Baseline Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program/Schedule database.

b. Definition of project calendars.

c. Gantt chart (Bar chart) for project.

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d. Activity report including all logic constraints consisting of predecessors, successors, and constraint dates.

C. RSN 01 32 20-2, Updated Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program database with updated activity and milestone data.

b. Definition of project calendars if revised from baseline calendars.

c. Gantt chart for project.

d. Narrative report specifically stating status of project.

1) If negative float exists, cite specific actions and conditions which caused the "behind schedule" condition and provide proposed course of action to complete the project within the specified delivery time.

2) List of Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule stating the reason for the action taken and any unresolved issues relating to the Construction Program. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule which negatively impact any Government action which was initiated on the basis of the current schedule.

1.05 SCHEDULE

A. Develop, maintain, and use approved Construction Program to plan, monitor, report, and evaluate accomplishment of work.

B. Prepare construction schedules using Critical Path Method outlined in AGC Manual.

C. Construction Program:

1. Prepare detailed activity network for accomplishing required work organized by work breakdown structure.

2. Prepare schedule based on required sequence and interdependence of activities.

3. Include work of subcontractors, Government interfaces, and contract milestones.

4. Include contract title, contract number, and Contractor's name on each sheet.

5. Adjust Construction Program/schedule for seasonal weather conditions.

6. Define activities to a level of detail resulting in their durations being no greater than 5 workdays unless otherwise accepted by CO.

a. Durations for administrative activities (e.g., submittals and reviews, fabrication, manufacturing), or other specific activities identified in the contract will not be subject to the workday limitation.

7. Use durations in units of whole workdays.

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8. Include activities for Government reviews and approvals of submittals that are critical to the project completion data.

9. Update schedule with changes directed by contract modifications or approved changes to sequencing.

D. Baseline Schedule:

1. Represents Contractor’s as-planned approach to accomplishing the work.

2. Include planned start and completion dates for features of work.

E. Updated Schedule:

1. Enter actual progress.

2. Assign a unique project file name for each schedule update.

F. Contract Change or Delay:

1. Submit a time impact evaluation within 14 days of contract change or delay, showing effects of change order or delay on the progress schedule.

2. Time extensions for performance will be considered only to the extent that the Contractor’s current scheduled milestone dates exceed the contract milestone dates.

G. If in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the CO.

1. The CO may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction planned, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

2. Costs for actions required to improve progress will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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Safety Data Sheets

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SECTION 01 35 10

SAFETY DATA SHEETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. LHM: List of Hazardous Materials.

B. SDS: Safety Data Sheet:

1. Referred to as Material Safety Data Sheets in the clause at FAR 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.

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

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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PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Safety and Health

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards Available at: http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rs hs.html

2. FIST-1-1 (2012) Hazardous Energy Control Program Available 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 at: http://www.osha.gov

C. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)

1. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) Available at: http://www.acgih.org

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

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

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

2. The Safety Program will not be accepted for review by the COR unless it addresses, in order, lettered and numbered per Appendix B of the RSHS, a http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html http://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.acgih.org/

01 35 20 - 2 comprehensive narrative for each applicable item in the outline and program elements contained in these specification.

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

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

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

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

a. Emergency Action Plan:

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

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

b. Confined Space Entry:

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

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

3) Include Non-Entry and Entry Recue 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. Coatings and Hot Work Fire Prevention:

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

a) Include list of workplace fire hazards, potential ignition sources, safe work procedures, engineering controls and

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b) No service water will be available for fire suppression.

Contractor shall provide fire suppression plan.

f. Fire Suppression Plan:

1) This plan shall address detailed emergency procedures to be used during an onsite fire.

g. 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 work until a JHA is acceptable to the CO.

3) Activities involving hazardous materials shall have the appropriate Material Safety Data Sheet(s) attached to the JHA.

h. Respiratory Protection:

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

2) Include a plan to address exposure to organic vapor and dust from coating and surface preparation work as follows:

a) Supplied air respirators are required for personnel applying coatings and performing abrasive blast operations.

b) Respiratory protection program as required by 29 CFR 1910.134

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.

i. 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.

j. Crane, Hoisting and Rigging Safety:

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

2) All Riggers and Signalpersons shall be qualified in accordance with OSHA 1926-Subpart CC.

k. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

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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. Communication:

1) Include a written Hazard Communication plan.

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

m. Fall Protection and Prevention:

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

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

Warning line and safety monitoring systems are not permitted.

n. Scaffolding Safety and Design:

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

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

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

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

1. Submit documentation of medial 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.

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

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

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2. Proof of fall protection and prevention training for employees who work in elevated areas.

3. Proof of Lockout/Tagout training for all employees who will work in any area protected by Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy control procedures.

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

5. Training certificates and experience for scaffolding competent person.

1.04 SAFETY AND HEALTH

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

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

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

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

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

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

F. When the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly correct a compliance directive, the 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 either 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

1. Include subcontractor management representatives.

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

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

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

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel

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CONTRACTOR’S ONSITE SAFETY PERSONNEL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost

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

1.02 REFERENCES

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards.

Available at: http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rs hs.html

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 35 30-1, Qualifications:

1. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative:

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

2. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH):

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

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

1. Detailed monthly summary report for all activities.

a. Summary of exposure monitoring results and sampling activities and interpretation of the data to confirm that the work is being performed in accordance with the submitted plans.

2. Detailed monthly summary report for all coatings removal and application activities.

a. Summary of exposure monitoring results and sampling activities and interpretation of the data to confirm that the work is being performed in accordance with the submitted plans.

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3. Include noted deficiencies, digital photos, abatement dates and follow-up action.

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

5. Submit written report to COR within 7 days of the inspection.

D. RSN 01 35 30-3, Safety Inspection Reports:

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

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

3. Submit written report to COR within 7 days of the inspection.

1.04 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative:

1. Competent supervisory employee with safety and health related training, experience and duties on similar construction projects. Certification indicating completed OSHA authorized 30 hour course for construction. Course shall be completed within last 5 years.

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

B. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH):

1. The Contractor shall identify a CIH certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.

1.05 APPLICATION

A. Contractor’s Onsite Safety Representative Authorities, Duties, and Responsibilities:

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

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

3. Recommend controls for observed hazards or predicted hazards.

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

5. Lead weekly safety meetings at the jobsite.

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

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

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

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

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

B. Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Duties:

1. CIH duties include, but are not limited to:

a. CIH duties cannot be delegated. CIH must be capable of identifying existing and predictable safety and health hazards in and around the work area which could affect the employees, inspectors, public, environment or waterway.

b. Shall select and verify the correct use of respiratory protection and personal protective equipment.

c. Review and sign the Written Compliance Program for Worker Protection, Containment System Plan, Emissions Monitoring Plan, Waste Characterization, Handling, and Disposal Plan, Heavy Metal Exposure Certifications and Test Results, Working Level Test Results, Post- Construction Test Results, and Certificate of Disposal.

d. Conduct and/or coordinate, review and sign all coatings background sampling, surface sampling, waste stream sampling, personal exposure monitoring, area air monitoring, peripheral air monitoring, and clean up monitoring.

e. Visit the site during start-up and a minimum of one time per month to confirm that the work is being performed in accordance with the submitted plans.

f. Conduct functional testing of engineering controls, critical barriers, containments and secondary containments.

g. Full authorization to correct unsafe acts, stop work, prevent exposures, control contamination, engineering controls and containment failures.

h. Exposure assessments to select or verify personal protective equipment or respiratory protection inside and outside containments.

i. Prepare detailed monthly CIH inspection…