RFP_1100_MMH3041_ATT_2_v1.pdf

Decker Creek Power Station

Last revised 02/20/2024

Attachment F

Contractor Site Work Requirements ii iii

Table of Contents

1 DECKER CONTACTS

2 GENERAL

3 SAFETY

3.1 Codes and Standards

3.2 Safety Orientation

3.3 Personal Protective Equipment

3.4 Specific Safety Rules

3.5 Respiratory Protection

3.6 Confined Spaces

3.7 Equipment Operators

3.8 Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets

4 WORK PRACTICES

4.1 Work Hours

4.2 Housekeeping

4.3 Damage to Existing Property

5 UTILITIES / FACILITIES

5.1 Compressed Air

5.2 Electrical Power

5.3 Water

5.4 Facilities

6 ROADWAYS AND PARKING

7 STORAGE AND TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

8 ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE ISSUES

9 ELEVATORS

10 COMMUNICATION

11 MAIL, MESSAGES AND TELEPHONES

12 DELIVERIES

13 SCHEDULE

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Decker Site Work Requirements February 20, 2024

1 DECKER CONTACTS

CONTACT PHONE

Plant Manager Luis Cordova (512) 972-9425

Plant Engineer Maria T. Bernal Mora (512) 482-5403

Plant Operations Superintendent Rogelio Zavala (512) 505-7350

Plant Maintenance Supervisor James Cox (512) 505-7327

Plant Environmental & Safety Lawrence Arnold (512) 972-8257

Plant Scheduler Garland Miller

(512) 505-7309

Plant Operations (24 hour staff) (512) 505-7325/26

2 GENERAL

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of this document unless otherwise directed in the body of the specification or contract to which it is attached. The Contractor shall comply with all plant rules and regulations including, but not limited to, the following:

• Decker Station’s main access is via Decker Lane (FM 3177).

• Contractors shall sign in daily at the main office.

• All Contractor site office trailers shall be clearly marked and identified with the Contractor’s company name.

• City Ordinance prohibits smoking in buildings and only allows smoking in designated areas. Smoking areas shall be kept clean at all times.

• There will be NO spitting on floors, in drains, in sinks, through gratings, or in trashcans.

• Alcohol, drugs, and firearms are strictly forbidden from being brought onto the plant site.

• Contractors shall provide all tools and supplies necessary to successfully complete the contracted job. Contractors shall not borrow any Austin Energy (AE) tools, equipment, vehicles, supplies or personal protective equipment unless specifically allowed in the work contract or approved by the Plant O&M Superintendent.

3 SAFETY

AE has Safety staff available by appointment or immediate contact by pager. If any AE staff believes there is a safety violation, they are authorized to stop the Contractor’s work at any time. If any plant employee observes contractor employees working in situations of imminent danger, work will be ceased until the AE Project Manager and the Contractor can meet to alleviate the hazardous condition(s). Such work stoppage shall not relieve the contractor of any contract commitments nor be a valid cause for a change order.

3.1 Codes and Standards

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, and all standards, rules, administrative agency regulations and orders issued pursuant to such laws and regulations, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR) title 29, U.S. Department of Labor

• NFPA 70, National Electric Code 1996

• 25 Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chptr 295

• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

• Texas Department of State Health Services

• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

• Those identified in Their Contract.

3.2 Safety Orientation

Every Contractor employee shall attend a plant-specific safety orientation before they will be allowed to work. This orientation will take approximately 30 minutes. To schedule safety orientations, Contractor shall contact the AE Project Manager at minimum ONE DAY PRIOR before personnel are to arrive on site. Safety Orientations will be held at 8:00AM in English and 8:30AM in Spanish Monday through Friday, there will be no other times throughout the day. This orientation is required of all Contractor personnel on an annual basis.

The Contractor, if necessary for the safety orientation, shall supply a language interpreter. All contract employees must have a valid social security number or work permit.

All Contractors will be issued either an AE Contractor Badge or a Decker Visitor Badge, depending on the duration of the job. Contractor/visitor badges must be worn in a visible location at all times while on site for the duration of the job. If a Contractor is found on the job without a badge he/she may be asked to leave the site.

Any Contractor employee injured in the course of his/her work shall immediately report the injury to the AE Project Manager and Plant personnel. The Contractor shall provide a copy of their written accident reports, including his/her written investigation report, to the Plant Safety Specialist within 24 hours of the incident.

3.3 Personal Protective Equipment

Contractor shall insure that all employees wear, at a minimum, hard hats, steel toe safety boots and safety glasses with side shields or goggles for personal protective equipment (PPE). Additional PPE requirements are as follows:

• Hard hats may be of any style and color except RED and ORANGE. The Owner reserves these colors for emergencies and visitors. The hard hats shall comply with ANSI Z89.1, Class E or latest version under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.135.

• Steel toe safety boots/shoes can be of any manufacture and shall comply with ASTM F 2413-11 or latest version under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.136. ASTM impact-resistant approved footwear.

• Safety glasses (prescription or non-prescription) shall comply with the appropriate ANSI standard for the job being performed. (Welding, Cutting Grinding, General Use) under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133. Flash glasses shall be worn in designated areas.

• Hearing protection shall be provided and used when working in noisy areas or on/near an operating unit (to include gas turbines). The protection factor of 25 NRR or greater shall be attained, under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.95.

• The Contractor shall supply and insure that employees have the correct type and style of gloves for the job they are performing.

• All personnel shall wear 100% cotton clothing including long pants appropriate shirts, etc. No shorts will be allowed.

• Safety Harnesses and fall protection must be used in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.502.

3.4 Specific Safety Rules

The Contractor shall at all times adhere to Plant Safety rules for lockout and tag-out, confined spaces, hot work, and electrical safe work practices. Some of the site safety rules exceed those required by OSHA and the Contractor shall contact the AE Project Manager to find out what is expected under the Plant Safety Program. All other rules, as they apply, will also be adhered to at all times (for example, fall protection, respiratory protection, scaffolding, and trenching, etc.)

All equipment worked on will be properly locked out as per plant safety rules. All Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) clearances will be put in place by plant personnel. The Contractor shall work with plant operations to review the LOTO and insure that equipment is safely de-energized, isolated, and secured prior to starting work. The Contractor is responsible for providing his own lock and adding it to the lockbox related to the LOTO clearance. Under no circumstance shall the Contractor lock out equipment that is not included in a plant LOTO. The Contractor is required to sign on the plant LOTO and follow all plant LOTO rules and procedures. The Contractor can request that other pieces of equipment be locked out to make the work area safe.

3.5 Respiratory Protection

The Contractor shall provide documentation of employee participation in a Respiratory Training Program that meets OSHA requirements if employees are to work in an atmosphere which will require the use of a respirator. The Contractor is responsible for selecting and providing the correct respirator for the atmosphere in which work is to be performed.

If a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) is to be worn, the Contractor shall provide documentation of the employee’s training with this device in addition to his documentation of OSHA-certified respirator training.

All related documentation shall be provided to the AE Project Manager who will file originals and forward copies to the Plant Safety Specialist.

3.6 Confined Spaces

The Contractor shall have an OSHA compliant Confined Space Entry Program. A copy of this program, and employee training certifications, shall be delivered to the AE Project Manager prior to beginning work in a confined space. The Contractor shall be responsible for air monitoring, which includes air venting, supplying, and conditioning (heating and cooling), for their employees. The site will provide a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to assist in hazard evaluations prior to entry into a confined space. Plant personnel may periodically monitor atmospheric conditions in the confined space(s) where Contract Personnel are working. Plant personnel shall stop Contractor work in a confined space when atmospheric conditions or any other hazards are identified which were not addressed in the Entry Permit for that space. Work will not be allowed to resume until the hazardous condition(s) has been resolved to the satisfaction of Plant personnel.

3.7 Equipment Operators

Contractors shall provide their own Equipment Operators; Decker Maintenance personnel will not provide assistance to operate equipment. The Contractor shall provide documentation certifying that all of their equipment operators have been properly trained for the piece of equipment they are operating.

This includes but is not limited to, fork lift operators, mobile crane operators, overhead crane operators, etc. This documentation shall be provided to the AE Project Manager who will forward it to the Plant Safety Specialist.

3.8 Chemicals and Safety Data Sheets

The Contractor shall provide SDS for all project chemical products prior to being brought on site. These sheets shall be given to the AE Project Manager who will forward to the Plant Safety Specialist and the Plant Environmental Coordinator for their review. All chemical products purchased by a Contractor are the property of the Contractor. All unused/new materials shall be taken with the Contractor upon completion of their work unless otherwise approved by Plant Management.

3.9 Work Hours

Normal plant working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If a Contractor plans to work hours other than these, the AE Project Manager shall be notified in advance. This request will be forwarded to Plant Management for approval.

3.10 Housekeeping

The Contractor shall be responsible for daily cleaning of their work areas. Prior to the end of each work day all trash shall be placed in proper receptacles and all areas swept and picked up.

3.11 Damage to Existing Property

The Contractor shall take all precautions to protect existing buildings, grounds and equipment from damage of whatever nature arising from the Contractor’s operations at the site. If damage is incurred, the Contractor shall make all necessary repairs or replacements without additional cost to the owner.

All areas of the station site assigned to the Contractor for their use shall be left clean. All grassy/dirt areas used for lay down and/or parking shall be left smooth and re-seeded as necessary prior to demobilization.

4 UTILITIES / FACILITIES

4.1 Compressed Air

Contractors shall provide their own compressors, hoses, connections and safety clips necessary to supply compressed air.

4.2 Electrical Power

120V/480V power is available upon request. Plant staff requires three (3) working days notice to route and connect power to a single point for the Contractor’s use. Request for electrical connection shall be made through the AE Project Manager. Plant staff will also disconnect this service at the end of the contract, following the same procedure.

4.3 Water

Service (non-potable) water is available at various locations around the plant. The Contractor shall be responsible for connecting and routing necessary extensions. The Contractor shall provide all hoses/pipes, as needed for their use, and shall remove these upon project completion.

4.4 Facilities

The Contractor shall provide the following for his/her employees:

• Drinking water

• Portable toilets

• Break & eating areas (including microwaves, refrigerators, other appliances as needed)

Exceptions to these requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis for small projects, but Project Managers must obtain approval in advance from Plant Management in order for the exception to be granted.

Contractors shall use restroom on the north side of Decker Water Treatment Building, which is east of the boiler area.

5 ROADWAYS AND PARKING

Parking space is in short supply. Passenger cars and light trucks ONLY will be allowed in the designated parking lot. All heavy trucks and equipment will have parking assigned prior to arrival.

The Contractor shall only use roads and parking areas within the plant area as assigned by the AE Project Manager. The Contractor shall thoroughly investigate all existing entry, exit, and roadways to ensure there is adequate accessibility.

The Contractor shall make all their employees aware of the 20 mph maximum speed limit within the Plant.

The Contractor shall not drive any vehicle over, the main entry roadway bridge that exceeds 25,000 lbs.

6 STORAGE AND TEMPORARY BUILDINGS

All storage and temporary buildings/office trailers required by Contractors shall be erected and placed by the Contractor at their own expense, with approval of the AE Project Manager, and shall be removed without cost to AE at the termination of their usefulness or termination of the job.

Outdoor space for storage of materials (lay down area) may be available to the Contractor in a location, agreed upon between Plant personnel and AE Project Manager. If assigned, this area will be kept clean and in an orderly fashion. The Contractor, prior to departure from the worksite, shall remove all excess materials from the site.

Small quantities of product requiring secondary containment may be accommodated at Plant locations with approval of the Project Manager, the Plant Environmental Coordinator and/or Plant Management.

In general, however, the provision and maintenance of secondary containment for stored products shall be the Contractor’s responsibility.

7 ENVIRONMENTAL AND WASTE ISSUES

AE has Environmental staff available by appointment or immediate contact by pager. If any AE staff believes there is an environmental violation, they are authorized to stop the Contractor’s work at any time. If any plant employee observes contractor employees working in situations of imminent danger, work will be ceased until the AE Project Manager and the Contractor can meet to alleviate the hazardous condition(s). Such work stoppage shall not relieve the contractor of any contract commitments nor be a valid cause for a change order. Specific environmental and waste requirements, in addition to those stated in the contract, are as follows:

• Storage and disposal of all wastes generated by the Contractor shall be planned before the project begins and coordinated with the Plant Environmental Coordinator. NO waste shall be left in unauthorized storage or disposal areas. Waste collection areas and containers shall be properly and clearly marked to insure proper hazard notification and segregation of hazardous materials and non-hazardous materials.

• All hazardous waste generated by Contractor activities must be disposed of by the Contractor in a manner approved by the Plant Environmental Coordinator or AE Project Manager.

• Small volumes of domestic and non-hazardous trash may be disposed of in the existing trash dumpsters with approval of the Project Manager, the Plant Environmental Coordinator and/or Plant Management. Collection and disposal of large volumes of Contractor-generated trash shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and must be coordinated through the Plant Environmental Coordinator prior to the start of the job without additional cost to AE.

• The Contractor shall participate in plant recycling efforts as much as possible. A map of waste and recycling collection locations will be provided at the Plant Contractor Orientation. As the project progresses, specific waste disposal and recycling information can be obtained from the Plant Environmental Coordinator.

• Oil and chemical spills of one (1) gallon or more, or any amount that enters a drain or waterway shall cause work to cease and proper cleanup to commence immediately.

The Environmental Coordinator and Shift Supervisor shall be informed immediately.

• Oily rags shall be deposited in designated and approved oil rag drums. Approval shall be obtained through the Plant Environmental Coordinator.

• All used aerosol containers shall be deposited in designated container(s) as indicated on waste and recycling collection map.

• All unused/new materials shall be taken with the Contractor upon completion of their work unless otherwise approved by Plant Management.

8 ELEVATORS

There are two (2) elevators available on the boiler structure. Contractors shall only use these elevators with prior permission from their plant contact; elevators are for personnel and light hand tools ONLY.

Contractors needing to lift or move materials shall provide their own lifting devices and associated equipment (forklift, crane, tugger, straps, cables, etc.).

Under no circumstances shall the overhead latch be lifted to accommodate a load. This is an emergency exit only.

9 COMMUNICATION

Lines of communication shall be strictly maintained at all times. The Contractor shall make all requests through the AE Project Manager who in turn will contact the appropriate Plant personnel.

10 MAIL, MESSAGES AND TELEPHONES

Decker has phones and a fax machine in the front office that may be used for short duration jobs.

Contractor mail, messages and faxes received at the administrative office will be placed in location designated by the Plant Administration Assistant. If the Contractor requires phone/fax services other than this or if on site for more than 30 days, the Contractor shall provide for their own services. There is a limited supply of phone/fax lines available on site. Arrangements for use of these lines should be made, with adequate advanced notification, through the AE Project Manager.

All calls for fire, EMS, etc. shall be reported to the Plant personnel for coordination.

11 DELIVERIES

All Contractor deliveries to the Plant shall be coordinated in advance with the Plant Warehouse/Stores Specialist and shall be properly addressed with Contractor contact name on labeling. Deliveries not handled in this way may be refused by the Plant and returned to Sender. Contractor shall provide the Plant Stores Specialist with contact information which shall be utilized in notifying the Contractor of the arrival of a delivery. Contractors shall pick up deliveries within 24 hours of notification. The Plant may, if coordinated with, receive and unload deliveries; however, the Plant takes no further responsibility for storage and protection of these items.

12 SCHEDULE

Prior to the start of any project, the Contractor shall submit a proposed work schedule to the AE Project Manager who will then get approval from the Plant personnel. Schedules with durations longer than two (2) weeks shall be submitted at least two (2) weeks before the Contractor moves on site. Work schedules of less than two (2) weeks shall be submitted at least one (1) week before moving onto the site.

The schedule shall show expected mobilization and demobilization dates and projected dates for all tasks concerned in the project. Updated schedules shall be made and submitted to AE Project Manager as necessary.