SAMPLE PROJECT .pdf

SAMPLE PROJECT

for W912P820R0021

US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

Mississippi River and Tributaries Project (MR&T), Mississippi River Westbank Levee, West Jefferson Levee District

Nine Mile Point Seepage Control, B/L Sta. 481+50 To B/L Sta. 524+70

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

JULY 2020

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

7400 LEAKE AVENUE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651

SAMPLE PROJECT

SOLICITATION: Sample Project JULY 2020

FOR: Mississippi River and Tributaries Project (MR&T), Mississippi River Westbank Levee, West Jefferson Levee District, Nine Mile Point Seepage Control, B/L Sta. 481+50 to B/L Sta. 524+70, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

TO OPEN:

I. NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

CLAUSE WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

II. NOTE THE CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES IN THIS SOLICITATION.

Bidders, offerors and applicants are cautioned to note the "Certification of Non-segregated Facilities" in the solicitation. Failure of a bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitations involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause.

III. Prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR Clause 52.204-7 for required information. The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov. You will be required to provide your company’s Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) D-U-N-S number. If you do not already have a D&B D-U-N-S number, one can be requested at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE FULL, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THIS

SOLICITATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS. THE PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

IS PRESCRIBED IN 18 U.S.C. 1001. (FAR 52.214-4 APR 1984)

DESCRIPTION AND MAGNITUDE OF WORK: The work consists of clearing and grubbing, constructing temporary access ramps, installing silt fencing, removal of existing asphalt bike path, degrading and removing existing levee, driving steel sheet piling, placing compacted fill, placing new asphalt bike path, removal of temporary access ramps, fertilizing, seeding and mulching.

CAUTION TO BIDDERS: In delivery of hand-carried bids, bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for delays which may be encountered as a result of frequent trains which are subject to block all access roads to place of bid opening for various lengths of time. Such delays DO NOT permit acceptance or consideration of late bids.

NOTE: ALL WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PROVISIONS OF EM 385-1-1 "CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL", DATED NOVEMBER 2014.

https://www.sam.gov/ http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

Solicitation, Offer and Award SF-1442 00010 Bidding Schedule 00100 Instructions, To Bidders 00600 Representations and Certifications 00700 Contract Clauses

Division 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 General Provisions 01 32 17.00 20 Network Analysis Schedules (NAS) 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 45 00.15 10 Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM) 01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control 01 55 26.00 12 Traffic Control and Coordination 01 57 20.00 12 Environmental Protection 01 57 23.00 12 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

Division 31 – EARTHWORK

31 11 00.00 12 Clearing and Grubbing 31 23 00.00 12 Excavation 31 24 00.00 12 Embankment 31 41 16.00 12 Steel Sheet Piling

Division 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 12 16.00 12 Asphaltic Pavement 32 15 00.00 12 Surfacing (Granular) 32 92 19.04 12 Turf Establishment and Maintenance

SAMPLE PROJECT BIDDING

SCHEDULE

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Mississippi River and Tributaries Project (MR&T), Mississippi River

Levees, Multiple Parishes, Louisiana

ITEM DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

0002 Truck Wash-Down Rack 1 JOB

0003 Traffic Control and Coordination 1 JOB

0004 Clearing & Grubbing 1 JOB 0005 Degrading Existing Levee 1 JOB

0006 Embankment, Compacted Fill 1 JOB

0007 Temporary Access Ramps 1 JOB 0008 Asphaltic Payment 1 JOB 0009 Seeding and Mulching 1 JOB

0010 Silt Fence

0010AA First 4,000 LF 4,000 LF

0010AB All Over 4,000 LF 1,300 LF

0011 Piling, Steel Sheet, Type

PZ-22 165,440 SF

0012 Lime Soil Amendment 2.2 TON 0013 Sulfur Soil Amendment 1.1 TON 0014 Fertilizer

0014AA First 300 LBS 300 LBS 0014AB All Over 300 LBS 50 LBS

TOTAL $

**The unit "JOB" as used in this Bidding Schedule is synonymous with the term "Lump Sum" used elsewhere within these plans and specifications.

NOTE 1: Offerors shall furnish unit prices for Item Nos. 0009 thru 0014 and their subline items. If the offeror fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. IF AN OFFEROR OMITS BOTH THE UNIT

PRICE AND THE EXTENDED TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY ITEM, ITS

PROPOSAL SHALL BE DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE

FOR AWARD.

NOTE 2: Any proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. Unreasonableness of price includes not only total price of proposal, but the price for individual line items as well. Any proposal may be rejected if the prices for any line items or subline items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2 Rejection of Individual Bids)

E VALUATION OF SUBLINE ITEMS (Dec 2019 - AFARS 5152.211-9000).

Item Nos. 0010 and 0014 are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its subline items.

(End of Clause)

EVALUATION OF SUBDIVIDED ITEMS (Dec 2019 - AFARS 5152.211-9000).

Item Nos. 0001 and 0009 are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its subline items.

(End of Clause)

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBDIVIDED ITEMS (Dec 2019) -

AFARS 5152.211-9001).

This variation in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to item Nos. 0001 and 0009.

(a) Variation from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent subline item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent subline item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

(b) Where the actual quantity of work performed for item Nos. 0001 and 0009 is less than 85% of the quantity of the first subline item listed under such item, the contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subline item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES.

(c) If the actual quantity of work performed under item Nos. 0001 and 0009 exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the subline item under that item and/or if the quantity of the work performed under the second subline item or any subsequent subline item under item Nos. NONE exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such subline item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED

QUANTITIES.

(End of Clause)

Section Table of Contents

SECTION 00700 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK 1

2. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 1

3. CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1

4. PHYSICAL DATA 2

5. SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS 3

SECTION 00700 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(FAR 52.211-10 - APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to

(a) Commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) Prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) Complete the entire work ready for use not later than 311 calendar days after the date of receipt by him of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

2. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.211-12 – SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $3,210.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of Clause)

3. CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (DFARS 252.236-7001 –

AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall --

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general --

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

Title File Drawing No.

Mississippi River and Tributaries Project (MR&T) H-8-48156 G-01 thru G-04 Mississippi River Westbank Levee C-01 thru C-09 West Jefferson Levee District B-01 thru B-04 Nine Mile Point Seepage Control H-01 B/L Sta. 481+50 to B/L Sta. 524+70 CS-01 thru CS-15 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

(End of Clause)

NOTE: PLAN DRAWING SIGNATURES: The plan drawings accompanying this solicitation have been submitted and approved by the individuals shown in the title blocks on the plans. The actual signatures of the individuals shown on the plans are on file and are available for inspection at U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans, Corps of Engineers, Attn: CEMVN-ED, 7400 Leake Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-3651, and access thereto may be had upon request.

4. PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4 - APR 1984)

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information.

The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys and borings. Field notes, graphic boring logs, field and laboratory test results, and other data on which this information is based are available at U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans, Corps of Engineers, Attn: CEMVN-ED, 7400 Leake Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118-3651, and access thereto may be had upon request.

(b) Weather Conditions. Data on weather conditions may be obtained from the National Weather Service.

(c) Transportation Facilities. The job site shall be accessed via LA. Hwy. 541 (River Road).

(d) The Contractor shall keep streets free of mud, tracking, spillage and/or other surface pollution from his equipment and operations. Contractor shall take whatever means required (i.e., street cleaners, manual labor, water trucks with sprayers) as often as needed to maintain clean streets near the work site. All debris resulting from street cleaning operations shall be hauled off-site and disposed of properly. The Contractor shall station a street sweeper on-site during permissible work hours to clean the streets.

(e) Estimates of quantities involved in certain items of work for which bids are being solicited on job basis have been made for the use of the Government.

Copies of these quantity estimates may be viewed / obtained by contacting the Contract Specialist for this contract, same address as stated in subparagraph (a) above. It is expressly understood that the accuracy of these estimates is in no way warranted and that the furnishing of this information to a bidder will not relieve him of his responsibility to estimate the quantities involved.

5. SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FAR 52.236-15 - APR

1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver three copies of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, 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 Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, 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.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

End of Clause

NOTE: See Section 01 32 17.00 20 “NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES (NAS)” for additional construction schedule requirements.

Section Table of Contents

SECTION 01100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER 1

2. DAMAGE TO WORK 2

3. SAFETY PROVISIONS 2

4. INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE 7

5. PROJECT SIGN 8

6. RIGHTS-OF-WAY 9

7. STAGING AREAS 10

8. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE 10

9. ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION 11

10. UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS 11

11. PERMISSIBLE HOURS OF WORK 13

12. AGGREGATE SOURCES 13

13. STONE SOURCES 15

14. CLAY SOURCES 16

15. FORMAT OF SURVEYS 16

16. PROJECT BENCHMARKS 17

17. ACCESS PLAN 18

18. EMERGENCY FLOOD PROTECTION PLAN 18

19. FIELD VERIFICATION OF UTILITY LOCATIONS 19

20. VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION 19

21. COORDINATION WITH LOCAL INTERESTS 20

22. WORK RESTRICTIONS 20

23. VIBRATION MONITORING 21

24. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 22

25. JOINT RISK MANAGEMENT 23

26. LEVEE TRAVERSE 23

SECTION 01100 - GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

(a) This provision specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the Contract Clause in Section 00700, entitled DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (FAR 52.249-10).

In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied.

(1) The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

(2) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

(b) The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for temperature, precipitation and wet ground conditions or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities. Also considered in the chart below was wind, fog, high or low tides, etc.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY WORK DAYS

BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

11 6 7 4 4 6 6 4 4 2 4 8

(c) Upon receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor shall record on the daily CQC report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day.

(d) The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), and shall be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and shall be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph b, above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with the Contract Clause in Section 00700, entitled Default (Fixed Price Construction) (FAR 52.249-10).

2. DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in the Contract Clause in Section 00700, entitled PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (FAR 52.236-7). However, if, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, any part of the permanent work performed by the Contractor is damaged by flood, earthquake, hurricane, or tornado which damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, the Contractor shall make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable contract unit price or lump sum prices as fixed and established in the contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there is no contract unit or lump sum prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment shall be made pursuant to the Contract Clause in Section 00700, entitled CHANGES (FAR 52.243-4). Except as herein provided, damage to all work (including temporary construction), utilities, materials, equipment and plant shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense, regardless of the cause of such damage.

3. SAFETY PROVISIONS

The safety provisions as specified herein refer to the November 2014 edition of EM 385-1-1. The current document can be found at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM _385-1-1.pdf

(a) Mishap Reporting and Investigation. Refer to EM 385- 1-1, Section 01.D.

Reports shall be submitted on ENG Form 3394. Accidents shall be investigated and reports completed by the immediate supervisor of the employee(s) involved and reported to the Contracting Officer or his/her representative within one working day after the accident occurs. All data reported must be complete, timely and accurate. A follow-up report shall be submitted when the estimated lost time days differs from the actual lost time days.

((b) Accident Prevention Plan (APP). (See the Contract Clause in Section 00700, entitled Accident Prevention (FAR 52.236-13).) Within 15 days after receipt of Notice of Award of the contract, and at least 7 days prior to the prework conference, four copies of the Accident Prevention Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and acceptance. The plan shall be prepared in the following format:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

(1) Executed CESO Form A-02), Accident Prevention Plan Checklist (the “fillable form” can be obtained from:

http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/Safety/EM%20385-1- 1,%202014%20Sections/Checklists/CESO%20Checklist%20A- 02%20Accident%20Prevention%20Plan.pdf) The Contractor shall address each of the elements/sub-elements in the outline contained in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 in the order that they are provided in the manual. If an item is not applicable because of the nature of the work to be performed, the Contractor shall state this exception and provide a justification.

(2) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Form, Figure 1-2 in Section 1 “Program Management” of EM 385-1-1 (Nov 2014).

(3) A copy of company policy statement regarding accident prevention.

(4) EM-385-1-1 01.A.14 (a) requires a hazard analysis for all features of work. For this contract, these hazard analyses shall be submitted with the rest of the APP for review before work begins. Hazard analysis may be refined and resubmitted at a later date if the Contractor chooses.

The Contractor shall have on the construction site during working hours a trained Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) in accordance with paragraph 01.A.17 of EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall not commence physical work at the site until the Contracting Officer, or his/her authorized representative has accepted the plan. The Contractor may submit its Accident Prevention Plan only for the first phase of construction provided that it is accompanied by an outline of the remaining phases of construction. All remaining phases shall be submitted and accepted prior to the beginning of work in each phase. Also refer to Section 1 of

EM 385-1-1.

(c) Comprehensive Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain at the workplace a written, Comprehensive Hazard Communication Program (see Section 06.B.01 of EM 385-1-1) that includes identification of potential hazards as prescribed in 29 CFR Part

1910.1200 and/or 1926.59, effects of exposure and control measures to be used for chemical products and physical agents that may be encountered during the performance of work on this contract, provisions for container labeling, Safety Data Sheets, and employee training program, and other criteria in accordance with 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 and/or 1926.59. Training shall include communication methods and systems to be used (i.e., voice, hand signals, radios or other means), and training in the use and understanding of material safety data sheets and chemical product hazard warning labels. Prior to bringing hazardous substances, as defined in 29 CFR 1910.1200 and/or 1926.59, onto the job site, a copy of the Hazard Communication Program and the Safety Data Sheets of each substance shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and made http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/Safety/EM%20385-1-1,%202014%20Sections/Checklists/CESO%20Checklist%20A-02%20Accident%20Prevention%20Plan.pdf http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/Safety/EM%20385-1-1,%202014%20Sections/Checklists/CESO%20Checklist%20A-02%20Accident%20Prevention%20Plan.pdf http://www.usace.army.mil/Portals/2/docs/Safety/EM%20385-1-1,%202014%20Sections/Checklists/CESO%20Checklist%20A-02%20Accident%20Prevention%20Plan.pdf available to the Contractor's employees as part of its Accident Prevention Plan.

A site map shall be attached to the inventory showing where the inventoried hazardous substances are stored. The inventory list and site map shall be updated monthly to assure accuracy. The inventory list and site map shall be updated monthly to assure accuracy. The Contractor shall note that “Safety Data Sheets (SDS) has replaced Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)” referenced in Section 06.B.01 of EM 385-1-1 meeting the criteria of the new OSHA globally harmonized system.

(d) Daily Inspections. The Contractor shall perform daily safety inspections and record them on the forms approved by the Contracting Officer. Reports of daily inspections shall be maintained at the jobsite in accordance with Section 01 45

04.00 10, "CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL". The reports shall be records of the daily inspections and resulting actions. Each report shall include, as a minimum, the following:

(1) Phase(s) of construction underway during the inspection.

(2) Locations of areas where inspections were made.

(3) Results of inspections, including nature of deficiencies observed and corrective actions taken, or to be taken, date, and signature of the person responsible for its contents.

(e) Safety Sign. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain a safety sign at the site where indicated by the Contracting Officer. The sign shall conform to the requirements of this paragraph and the drawing included at the end of this section. The lettering shall be black, the safety circle and cross green, and the background white. When placed on a floating plant, the sign may be half size.

The sign shall be erected as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after the date established for commencement of work. The data required shall be current. The sign coordinator is Mary H. Ferry@ 504.862.2000.

(f) Ground Fault Protection. Electrical equipment used on this contract shall be equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 11.D.05.

(g) Hurricane Plan. A detailed plan for protection and evacuation of personnel and the construction site, in the event of an impending hurricane or storm, is required as an enclosure to the Contractor's Accident Prevention Plan. This plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, or his/her representative, for review prior to the preconstruction conference. No separate measurement or payment will be made for the Hurricane Plan. Payment shall be distributed amongst the existing bid items. The Hurricane Plan shall include at least the following:

(1) The time each phase of the plan will be put in effect. The time shall be the number of hours remaining for the storm to reach the worksite if it continues at the predicted speed and direction.

(2) The estimated time necessary to secure and evacuate the site including any emergency flood protection.

(3) The safe harbor for personnel and plant specifically identified.

(4) The Contractor shall submit a method for sealing any degrassed area(s) prior to evacuation from the construction site. Sealing must be performed with equipment exerting a ground force of not less than 6.0 psi.

If a dozer is used to seal the embankment, it shall not weigh less than 20,000 lbs. Initial passes shall be parallel to the levee centerline, and the final pass shall be perpendicular to the levee centerline. Sealing equipment shall remain on site at all times between 01 June and 30 November.

(h) Hazardous Energy Protection. The Contractor shall develop, implement and maintain at the workplace, a written Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) System. Refer to Section 12 of EM 385-1-1.

(i) Handling Sheet Piling: The Contractor’s personnel shall not sit or place themselves on top of the sheet piling during the handling, installation, and removal of the piling.

(j) Cranes. The Contractor (including subcontractors) shall have cage boom guards, insulating links, or proximity warning devices on cranes that will be working adjacent to power lines. These devices shall not alter the requirements of any other regulation of this part - even if such device is required by law or other regulation. Insulating links shall be capable of withstanding a 1-minute dry low frequency dielectric test of 50,000 volts, alternating current (EM 385-1-1, Section 11.F.08). Calibration records or stamped date of required manufacturer inspection of proximity warning devices shall be kept on the crane. Additionally, prior to any work commencing an Activity Hazard Analysis (EM 385-1-1, Fig.1-2) identifying and satisfying EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.02, 11.F.03, 11.F.04, 11.F.05, and Table 11-1 requirements shall be submitted and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

(k) The SSHO shall;

(1) be a full-time responsibility, and shall have no collateral duties . The SSHO shall be present at the project site, located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major operations during the shift.

(2) be an employee other than the supervisor, unless specified differently in the contract and coordinated with the local SOH Office, and report to a senior project (or corporate) official.

(3) as a minimum, must produce a copy of their instructor-signed OSHA 30-hour training card (or course completion if within ninety (90) days of having completed the training and card has not been issued). They will have completed:

a. the 30-hour OSHA General Industry Safety class (may be web-based training if the student is able to directly ask questions of the instructor by chat or phone) or

b. the 30-hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class (may be web-based training if the student is able to directly as questions of the instructor by chat or phone or

c. as an equivalent format construction or industry safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour course and the EM 385-1-1 (see Appendix A, paragraph 3.d.(3)) applicable to the work to be performed and given by qualified instructors. The class may be web-based training if the student is able to directly ask questions of the instructor by chat or phone.

(4) have proof of employment for

a. five (5) years of continuous construction industry safety experience/managing general construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or

b. five (5) years of continuous general industry safety experience in supervising/managing general industry (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls), or

c. if the SSHO has a Third (3d) party, Nationally Accredited (ANSI or National Commission for Certifying Agencies – NCCA) SOH-related certification, only four (4) years of experience is needed. See Appendix Q for list of certifications.

d. maintain competency through having taken eight (8) hours of documented formal, on-line, or self-study safety and health related coursework every year.

(l) Flagmen Service. The Contractor shall furnish flagging services at all times that trucks are hauling during the course of this contract. The use of one or more flagmen is necessary for control of truck-hauling traffic entering and exiting the construction site at all access points. The flagmen shall wear a specially designed, high visibility-orange and reflective white vest. The flagmen’s sign shall be octagonal, at least 15-inches across, mounted on a short handle, with the word “STOP” printed in bold white letters at least 5-inches high with a red background. The sign may be fabricated from sheet metal or other lightweight, semi-rigid material.

4. INSPECTOR'S FIELD OFFICE

(a) The Contractor shall furnish, throughout the contract period, for the exclusive use of the Government employees, a temporary waterproof building, or trailer, to be utilized as a field office. It shall be conveniently located at the site of construction and shall be independent of any building, or trailer, used by the Contractor. Toilet facilities and potable water, including bottled water with water cooler, shall be provided within the Inspector's office. It shall be equipped with approved electrical wiring, private telephone service, a telephone answering machine, a fax / scanner/ copier / printer type machine. It shall be equipped with ceiling lamp receptacles, double convenience outlets, and the required switches and fuses, to provide 110-volt power for lighting and operating a laptop computer and printer. It shall be equipped with an air conditioning unit to provide cooling in warm or hot weather, and a heater, properly installed and vented in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association Code, for heating in cold weather, as required. The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements to obtain or to generate the power required to operate the air conditioning unit, lights, and laptop computer and printer, and the power or fuel required for the heater, and shall bear the cost thereof. A drafting table providing a working surface having dimensions of at least 4-feet by 6-feet (which may consist of a piece of plywood, at least 3/4-inch thick, hinged to a wall of the building with hinged legs) shall be installed in the building. The building shall have a built-in locker, extending from the floor to the ceiling, having dimensions of at least 2- feet by 5-feet, with a shelf 12-inch from the top, and one door equipped with two hinges, a hasp and a padlock. All exterior doors and window frames of the building shall be equipped with iron security guards. The door shall also be equipped with butt hinges and a cylinder lock. One draftsman's stool, two strong chairs and one desk shall be provided. The building or trailer shall conform to the following minimum requirements:

Ceiling height, not less than 6-feet 9-inches

Floor space, no less than 240 square feet

Windows, not less than 2

Doors, outside 2

Rooms 2

Ceiling lamp receptacles 2

Double convenience outlets 2

Screens over windows; walls and ceilings shall be insulated; and interior walls finished.

(b) The building, or trailer, shall be removed by the Contractor after completion of all work under this contract and before final acceptance thereof. No separate payment will be made for furnishing, maintaining, providing the prescribed utilities, and removing the inspector's field office, but the cost of the same shall be distributed throughout the existing bid items. In the event the Contractor fails to furnish the required facilities, the Government may elect to procure the required facilities and deduct all costs from amounts due or to become due under this contract.

(c) The Contractor shall provide daily janitorial services for this and other buildings at the site throughout the life of the contract. The cost of this service shall be distributed throughout the existing bid items and there shall be no separate payment.

(d) The Contractor shall provide the inspector’s field office with a hard line broadband high speed internet service and associated equipment for the exclusive use of the Government. If this service is not practical at the jobsite, the Contractor may instead provide the inspector’s field office with a cellular wireless Broadband / WiFi 802.11n capable router that accepts cellular data signals through Express Card / Air Card or USB modems. This service must be capable of providing adequate connection to allow the inspectors to import/export files through RMS. The Contractor must field verify that the service provider chosen has adequate continuous coverage at the construction site. This service shall provide a minimum download speed of 20 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 5 Mbps. The Contractor shall be responsible for the installation, the maintenance of, and the monthly service fees necessary to provide continuous high speed internet service for the duration of the contract.

(e) The Government and Contractor’s field offices shall be placed within the location and limits of the Government environmentally cleared right of way (ROW) or Limits of Construction (LOC).

5. PROJECT SIGN

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall construct a project sign at the site of the work at a location directed by the Contracting Officer. The sign, which will identify the work with the Corps of Engineers shall be 4 feet by 6 feet in size and shall conform to the requirements of the PROJECT SIGN drawing and installation instructions attached at the end of this section. The lettering for the 2 feet by 4 feet section of the sign with the Corps logo shall be white; all other lettering shall be black.

Lettering for the project name shall be Helvetica Bold, all other lettering shall be Helvetica Regular. The sign coordinator is Mary H. Ferry @ 504.862.2000. No separate payment will be made for construction and erection of the project sign and all costs in connection therewith will be considered an incidental obligation of the Contractor. Upon completion of the work, the sign shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the job site.

6. RIGHTS-OF-WAY

a. The rights of entry required for the work to be constructed under this contract, within the rights-of-way limits indicated on the drawings, have been obtained by the Government and are provided without cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall make its own investigations to determine the conditions, restrictions, and difficulties that may be encountered in the transportation of equipment and material to and from the work site. The proposed work, including rights-of-way, as defined by these specifications and as shown on the drawings, is in compliance with all applicable Federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Upon completion of the Contractor’s work, rights-of-way furnished by the Government shall be returned to its original condition prior to construction unless otherwise noted.

b. If the Contractor proposes a deviation from the Government furnished rights-of-way for his convenience, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or its representative in writing. Contractor shall not provide any permanent rights-of-way for the project. The Contractor is cautioned that any deviation to the Government furnished rights-of-way is subject to all applicable Federal and state environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with these environmental laws and regulations may require additional National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents, cultural resources surveys, coordination with the Louisiana State Historical Preservation Officer, water quality certification, modification of the Federal consistency determination, etc. The Government is ultimately responsible for environmental compliance; therefore, the Government will determine the additional environmental coordination and documentation necessary for a proposed deviation to the Government furnished rights-of-way.

For any environmental investigations the Government is to perform on areas outside of Government furnished rights-of-way, the Contractor shall provide sufficient rights of entry to the Government. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the additional environmental coordination and documentation that must be completed. The Government shall be responsible for any additional environmental compliance; however, the Contractor may conduct specific tasks identified by the Government. The Government will offer advice and assistance to the Contractor in conducting these tasks. Depending on the environmental impact of the proposed deviation, obtaining the coordination and documentation may not be approved or could take as much as 180 days for approval by the Government. The Government must review, approve and ensure distribution of all environmental compliance documentation and ensure all comments on the same have been resolved before any utilization of any areas outside of the Government furnished rights-of-way. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for actual expenses incurred for assistance in completing or attempting to complete additional environmental coordination and documentation, which expenses will not exceed one hundred thousand ($100,000.00) dollars. There is no guarantee that environmental compliance will be obtained; therefore, the Contractor shall assume all risks and liabilities associated with pursuing a deviation. Any delays resulting from the deviation and/or the environmental coordination and documentation shall not be made the basis of any Contractor claim for increase in the contract cost and/or increase in contract time. Deviations will be at Contractor’s sole risk and liability, including, but not limited to, such liabilities associated with items such as hazardous substances regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et. seq.), and at no cost to the Government. Government assistance in obtaining additional environmental clearances does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with other Federal, state or local licenses and permits.

7. STAGING AREAS

(a) The area identified on the drawings as Temporary Work Area Easement “Staging Area” is available for the Contractors to utilize through the duration of this contract. Access to the staging area is restricted to the use of and through GATE 2 only. (See drawings, Temporary Access Easement @ Gate 2). The Contractor shall maintain the staging area through the duration of the contract.

With the exception of stored sheet pile, the area shall not be used for stockpiles.

When construction is complete, the Contractor shall remove any debris, grade any disturbed areas and perform any turf establishment or add surfacing material to restore the area to its pre-construction condition.

(b) Measurement and Payment. No separate measurement or payment will be made for utilizing staging area. All costs incurred for the utilization, maintenance and pre-construction restoration shall be included in the items to which the work is incidental.

8. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements shall be executed in three (3) copies. Each certificate shall be signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the manufacturing company and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply. Copies of laboratory test reports submitted with certificates shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the tests to which the report applies. Certification shall not be construed as relieving the

Contractor from furnishing satisfactory material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet specified requirements.

9. ENVIRONMENTAL LITIGATION

(a) The term "environmental litigation", as used herein, means a lawsuit alleging that the work has an adverse effect on the environment or that the Government has not duly considered, either substantively or procedurally, the effect of the work on the environment.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is suspended, delayed, or interrupted due to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction as a result of environmental litigation, as defined below, the Contracting Officer, at the request of the Contractor, shall determine whether the order is due in any part to the acts or omissions of the Contractor or a Subcontractor at any tier not required by the terms of this contract. If the order is not due in any part to acts or omissions of the Contractor (or a Subcontractor at any tier) other than as required by this contract, such suspension, delay, or interruption shall be as if ordered by the Contracting Officer under the Contract Clause in Section 00700, entitled Suspension of Work (FAR 52.242-14). The period of such suspension, delay or interruption shall be considered unreasonable, and an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) as provided in that clause, subject to all the provisions thereof.

10. UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS

(a) All known utilities within the limits of the work, such as pipes, communication lines, power lines, etc., that would interfere with construction work will be removed, modified or relocated by local interests or utility companies at no cost to the Contractor unless otherwise noted in the plans and/or specifications. The Contractor, however, shall cooperate with the authorities or company representatives and shall conduct his/her operations in such manner as to result in a minimum of inconveniences to the owners of said utilities. The Contractor shall notify each utility owner by certified mail 45 days, 15 days, and again 72 hours prior to the date utilities must be moved and provide a copy of these notifications to the Contracting Officer.

(b) Any unidentified pipes or structures which may be found within the limits of the work during the course of construction shall not be disturbed nor shall construction or excavation be performed at these locations unless and until approved by the Contracting Officer.

(c) Important Notice Regarding Pipelines. Notification of Pipeline Company/Facility Owner is required immediately after Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall not track heavy equipment or truck loads of sheetpile or other material across any pipeline without prior coordination with the facility owner.

Atmos Energy will install protection over their pipeline crossing. The Contractor will not be allowed to cross the Gulf South pipeline with heavy loads as described above. The Contractor shall relocate Ramp B at approximate station 524+00 as necessary to facilitate construction.

UTILITIES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF WORK

(1) Atmos Energy Brian Blum 5241 Taravella Rd.

Marrero, LA 70072 Cell Phone: (504) 362-5258 Email: brian.blum@atmosenergy.com

(2) Entergy Louisiana, LLC Brandon Gautreau Distribution Engineer 1001 Virgil Street Gretna, LA 70056 Phone: (225) 802-8181 Fax: (504) 365-2898 Email: bgautre@entergy.com

(3) Gulf South PL Co.

Gerald Roser 520 Alliance Street Kenner, LA 70360 Phone: (504) 469-5903 x-236 Fax: (504) 461-3300 Email: gerald.roser@bwpmlp.com

For All Privately Owned Facilities:

(4) West Jefferson Levee District Owen Bordelon Executive Director 7001 River Road P.O. Box 608 Marrero, La. 70073 Phone: (504) 340-0318 x208 Fax: (504) 340-7801 Email: wjld@wjld.com

John R. Monzon, P.E.

Regional Director 7001 River Road

P.O. Box 608 Marrero, La. 70073 Telephone: 504-371-6900 Cell Phone: 504-432-7741 Email: jmonzon@slfpaw.org

(c) Important Notice Regarding Pipelines: Notification of Pipeline Company/ Facility Owner immediately after Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall not track heavy equipment or truck loads of sheetpile or other material across any pipeline without prior coordination with the facility owner.

(d) Contractor shall contact Louisiana One Call prior to mobilization at 1-800- 272-3020.

11. PERMISSIBLE HOURS OF WORK

Permissible hours of work are limited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Permissible hours of work are limited from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Prior to 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. on weekends and holidays, the Contractor shall not start up any equipment nor have any trucks for delivery, service, hauling, etc. arrive at the jobsite. Trucks shall remain on designated truck routes until the allowable start of work.

12. AGGREGATE SOURCES

(a) Asphalt aggregates meeting the quality requirements of these specifications have been produced from the sources listed below:

July 2014

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Mears Sand & Gravel Co. Watson, LA S, G Penny & Easterly Lease Norris Springs Gravel Sicily Island, LA S, G Norris Springs Gravel Pit Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co. Delaware, AR SS River Mountain Quarry Southern Aggregates, LLC Watson, LA S, G Glaciel Lease Southern Aggregates, LLC Watson, LA S, G Mullins Lease Southern Aggregates, LLC…