Scope of Work LD5A QA RGM.pdf

LOCK AND DAM 5A ROUTINE GATE MAINTENANCE QA SCOPE OF WORK

(17APR25)

1. INTRODUCTION. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Saint Paul District (MVP) is issuing this solicitation for Quality Assurance (QA) Services related to Routine Gate Maintenance (RGM) located at Lock and Dam 5A (LD5A) in Fountain City, WI. The Contractor for this contract (Contractor) will be providing QA Services for construction work performed by a Construction Contractor under separate contract, W912ES24C0014 LD5A RGM. The Scope of Work for W912ES24C0014 includes:

Rehab roller gates: replace seals, replace end shields, sandblast and paint gates (5-E-Z paint type), perform detailed inspection (provide inspection report), perform miscellaneous steel repairs, expand roller gate access manhole and fabricate accompanying cover plate.

Rehab roller gate bulkheads: perform repairs outlined in repair plan, sandblast and paint (3-A-Z paint type), perform lead-based paint abatement as necessary, replace seals and paint after use.

Rehab Tainter gate bulkheads: perform repairs outlined in repair plan, sandblast and paint (3-A-Z paint type), perform lead-based paint abatement as necessary, and replace seals.

Rehab bulkhead trucks: sandblast and paint (3-A-Z paint type).

This Scope of Work (SOW) details the contract requirements for performing the required QA inspections during the inspection, repair, and painting of the Hydraulic Steel Structures

(HSS).

1.1 Summary of Services Required. Required services include work associated with the following LD5A RGM activities: QA Inspection and Verification of Construction Contractor’s inspections; QA testing and inspection of steel repairs; QA inspections of Construction Contractor’s Painting Means and Methods; QA inspections of coatings; and Review and Response to applicable requests for information (RFI) and submittals.

2 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES. The Contractor must furnish all material, equipment, supplies, labor, transportation, incidentals, travel, and services required to accomplish the work described herein. The Contractor must assign a point of contact (POC) between the Contractor and Contracting Officer (KO) and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) who must be responsible for all work performed and who will coordinate all work with the Construction Contractor. At no time shall the successful awardee of this contract interfere with, change, or disrupt the schedule or work of the Construction Contractor. At no time shall the Contractor direct the Construction Contractor’s work. While the Contractor is responsible for identifying any non-compliant items in the Construction Contractor’s work, all findings must be coordinated through the COR. All services must meet the standards set forth herein.

3 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS. Reference documents referred to herein must include:

American Welding Society (AWS) Structural Welding Code – Steel D1.1 – 2020 American Welding Society (AWS) Standard for AWS Certification of Welding

Inspectors – QC1:2016 American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

(AASHTO)/National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) Steel Bridge Collaboration S4.1 –

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) CCE 1, 2, and 3 - Complex Coating Endorsement

American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) SPE - Sophisticated Paint Endorsement

ASTM International (ASTM) F3125 - Standard Specification for High Strength Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 120 ksi (830 MPa) and 150 ksi (1040 MPa) Minimum Tensile Strength

ASTM International (ASTM) F3148 - High Strength Structural Bolt Assemblies, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat Treated, 144ksi Minimum Tensile Strength

Contract documents for Contract No. W912ES24R0002 Lock and Dam 5A Routine Gate Maintenance

Steel Bridge Fabrication QC/QA Guide Specification Research Council of Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural

Joints Using American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A325 and A490 Bolts 2014

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) QP 1 – Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) QP 3 - Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective Coating Systems

4 QUALIFICATIONS. Services require knowledge of structural steel repair and steel protective coatings including, but not limited to: storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection, coatings, and coating application.

4.1 Key Personnel and Substitutions

4.2.1 Coating & Paint Inspector (Principal). The Coating and Paint Inspector(s) must have the following Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) Course Certifications: 1.) Coating Inspector Program (CIP) - Level 2; and 2.) Supervisor/Competent Person Training for lead and Hazardous Coatings Removal (C3). The Contractor can meet this requirement with two individuals.

The individual(s) must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in inspection and testing of coating systems while certified, along with the certification. The individual(s) must be responsible for inspecting lead abatement means and methods of the Construction Contractor. All certifications must be current at the time offers are due and the individuals must maintain the current certification(s) throughout the duration of the contract.

4.2.2 During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make NO substitutions of the Coating & Paint Inspector (Principal) unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, within 3 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide documentation that the substitute meets the requirements above for the Coating & Paint Inspector (Principal). After the initial 90-day period of the contract, the Contractor shall submit documentation that the substitute meets the requirements above for the Coating & Paint Inspector (Principal). The documentation must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any substitutions. The Contracting Officer must approve all substitutions in writing.

4.3 Non-Key Personnel Qualifications. The Contractor is required to have Other Personnel in accordance with roles and qualifications defined in paragraphs 4.3.1 through

4.3.3. Required qualifications listed below must be submitted to the Government for approval at least 10 days prior to the Construction Contractor’s scheduled activities on relevant features of work.

4.3.1 Weld Inspector. The AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) must be in conformance with AWS QC1, qualified to one or both of the following certifications:

American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, Level II or Level III

Certification Scheme for Welding Inspection Personnel, CSWIP 3.1.

The individual must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in inspection and testing of welds after acquiring the certification. The individual is required to maintain valid certifications while performing work under this contract. The Contractor must submit proof of the Principal Weld Inspector’s credentials as a level II or level III CWI to the Government for approval.

4.3.2 Bolted Connection and Assembly Inspector. The bolted connection and assembly inspector must be experienced in the assembly of bolted fabrications and bolted connections. The individual must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies on steel structures of steel highway bridges, dam bridges or gates, lock gates, multi-story buildings comprised of steel frames, large storage tanks (greater than 10,000 gallons) or pressure vessels, or steel pipelines. The Contractor must submit the following documentation for Government Approval.

Documentation showing the Bolted Connection and Assembly inspector has at least two years of experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies.

References with contact information for previous employers within the past 10 years.

4.3.3 NDT Technician. Non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel must have the following course certifications: 1.) American National Standards Institute (ANSI) / American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) CP-189: ASNT Standard for Qualifications and Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel (2020);

2.) ASNT NDT Level II or Level III. In addition, each individual must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience conducting NDT testing after acquiring the certification. Acceptable alternative testing standards for NDT ASNT CP-189 are the Canadian Institute of NDE (CINDE) Level II or III, ISO 9712 Level II or III, NAS 410 Level II or III, or ASNT ACCP Level II or III. These personnel are required to maintain valid certifications while performing work under this contract.

The Contractor must submit proof of each NDT Technician’s weld inspector credentials for Government Approval.

5. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

5.1 Develop QA Inspection Plan: Prepare and submit for Government approval a QA inspection plan that includes site visit preparation, Construction Contractor submittal reviews and RFI reviews as outlined herein and in the Construction Contractor’s contract, weld inspection procedures and methods, identification of Fracture Critical Members (FCM), preparation of inspection schedule in coordination with the Construction Contractor’s schedule, identification of bolts to inspect and inspection methods, painting and coating inspection methods and procedures, and procedures for reporting and communicating any non-compliance with the Construction Contractor’s contract to the Government. The Contractor must submit the QA Inspection plan within 21 days of contract award for Government approval.

5.2 Contractor Submittal & RFI Reviews. Reviews must include preconstruction submittals, resubmittals, and shop drawings, detailed in specification sections stated below.

5.2.1 Review of Construction Contractor’s submittals within specification section

05 05 23.16 METALS – STRUCTURAL WELDING

5.2.2 Review RFIs related to work described within specification sections 05 50 15, 05 90 00, and 09 97 02.

5.3 Meetings and Site Visits. Given a minimum of 48-hour advance notification from the COR, attend meetings and perform on-site inspections, which may occur over weekends, to include the following.

5.3.1 Review Construction Contractor’s initial construction schedule, progress updates, and any schedule changes to coordinate work associated with site visits to conduct inspection and attend meetings as required.

5.3.2 Attend Inspection Coordination Meeting on site prior to the first General Condition Inspection. QA inspection must occur concurrently with Construction Contractor’s first General Condition Inspection of the first Roller Gate to be inspected.

5.3.3 Attend Weekly Construction and Three-Phase Control (initial and preparatory) meetings virtually as needed. Coordinate with COR for date and time of these meetings.

5.3.4 The QA inspections of Roller Gates must be completed in accordance with specification section 05 90 00.

5.3.5 The Non-Destructive Evaluation must be conducted after the Construction Contractor has exposed steel members and welds through sandblasting and paint removal. All welds must undergo visual examination. Contractor must verify Construction Contractor is performing non-destructive evaluation in accordance with the specification section 05 90 00. The Non-Destructive Evaluation must be performed for every gate.

5.3.6 Contractor must verify Construction Contractor is performing Remaining Thickness Measurements in accordance with specification section 05 90 00.

5.3.7 Contractor must verify through on-site inspection that the Construction Contractor is following approved Repair Plan, and the repairs follow applicable codes and the contract specifications. This inspection must be performed for every gate.

5.3.8 Contractor must perform inspections of Roller Gate End Shields at the Johnson Machine Works Fabrication shop in Chariton, IA. In coordination with the COR, perform a prefinal and final inspection prior to each set of end shields leaving the fabrication shop. Inspect the end shields for compliance with the specification section 05 50 15, approved shop drawings and plans, and contract drawings. Prepare written reports in accordance with paragraph 5.3.14.

5.3.9 Contractor must perform a coating inspection of the newly fabricated Roller Gate End Shields at Lock and Dam 5, where end shields are planned to be painted by the Construction Contractor, and prior to the Construction Contractor delivering and installing the new end shields at Lock and Dam 5A. QA must inspect for compliance with specification section 09 97 02, approved shop drawings and plans, and contract drawings. Prepare written reports for each inspection in accordance with paragraph 5.3.14.

5.3.10 Contractor must inspect roller gate end shield connection to the roller gate for compliance with specification section 05 50 15, approved shop drawings and plans, and contract drawings.

5.3.11 Contractor must verify through onsite inspection the Bulkhead Repairs made on the Roller Gate Bulkheads and Tainter Gate Bulkheads comply with the Construction Contract. Contractor must also verify bulkhead painting and coating comply with the Construction Contract.

5.3.12 Contractor must inspect coating and painting means and methods of the Construction Contractor to ensure environmental regulations, the contract specifications, contract drawings, and approved plans under specification section 09 97 02 are being followed.

5.3.13 Perform a verbal out briefing of identified items of concern to any government staff attending the on-site inspection. If no government staff are on-site, perform a conference call within 2 business days of the inspection, to be scheduled with the COR.

5.3.14 Prepare a written report for each site visit day that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual, NDT inspections, bolting, and painting and coating inspections completed. If QA work indicates that welding and contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas, a sketch showing the location of the deficiencies on the structure, and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies must be included in the report.

The adequacy of the Construction Contractor’s QC program must be included.

An electronic pdf copy of each inspection report must be submitted to the COR within seven calendar days after the site visit. Reports must be on company letterhead and signed by the inspector(s).

5.3.15 Contractor must coordinate with the Government and Construction Contractor to perform an onsite final inspection of each roller gate. Verify all deficiencies have been corrected by the Construction Contractor. Both inside and outside of the roller gate must be inspected.

5.3.16 A final report must be prepared after the final inspection of each Roller Gate. The final report must recommend acceptance or rejection of each gate.

Each final inspection report must incorporate all site inspection reports with a summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken for each inspection item.

An electronic pdf copy of each final inspection report must be submitted to the COR within 7 calendar days after the final inspection. Reports must be on company letterhead and signed by the inspector(s).

5.3.17 Contractor must inspect coating and painting means and methods of the Construction Contractor for the bulkhead trucks to ensure environmental regulations, the contract specifications, contract drawings, and approved plans under specification section 09 97 02 are being followed.

5.4 Testing. Contractor must be knowledgeable, capable of witnessing, and performing the listed tests in accordance with the following standards.

5.5 Travel for On-Site Field Inspections. All expenses associated with travel for the on-site field inspections must be included in the applicable bid items. These expenses include but are not limited to labor, transportation, parking, lodging, and meals. Travel costs must be in accordance with the Joint Federal Travel Regulations.

The estimated number of inspection travel shown on the bid schedule does not represent a guaranteed minimum number of payments. The actual number of travel trips required will depend on the Construction Contractor’s Work Plan and Construction Contractor’s schedule.

5.6 Measurement and Payment. Payment items for work of this contract are listed in the SCHEDULE OF SERVICES. The price and payment made for each item listed will constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, meeting safety requirements, tests, reports, and performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

5.6.1 Develop QA Inspection Plan

ASTM A435 Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates ASTM A388 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings ASTM A577 Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates ASTM A578 Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel

Plates for Special Applications ASTM A275 Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings ASTM E1444 Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing ASTM E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry ASTM E94 Standard Guide for Radiographic Testing ASTM E747 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping

Classification of Wire Image Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology

ASTM A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products (Includes Charpy Impact Testing)

ASTM E350 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Carbon Steel, Low- Alloy Steel, Silicon Electrical Steel, Ingot Iron, and Wrought Iron

ASTM E18 Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

ASTM A931 Standard Test Method for Tension Testing of Wire Ropes and Strand Rotational- Capacity Test

ASTM F3125, Annex A2; ASTM F3148, Annex A1

Verification Test

Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 and A490 Bolts 2014

ASTM D6132 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Applied Organic Coatings Using an Ultrasonic Gage

ASTM D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

ASTM D4417,

Method C

Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel, Test Methods for Blast-cleaned Steel

5.6.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for work described in Paragraph “Develop QA Inspection Plan.”

5.6.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: Job.

5.6.2 Submittal Reviews

5.6.2.1 Payment

Payment will be made for review of the construction contractor's submittals within specification section 05 05 23.16.

5.6.2.2 Measurement

Submittal Reviews will be measured for payment by each submittal item acceptably reviewed.

5.6.2.3 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: Each.

5.6.3 RFI Reviews

5.6.3.1 Payment

Payment will be made for each RFI review related to work described within the specification sections 05 50 15, 05 90 00, and 09 97 02.

5.6.3.2 Measurement

RFI Reviews will be measured for payment by each RFI acceptably reviewed.

5.6.3.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.4 General Condition Inspection & Travel

5.6.4.1 Payment

Payment will be made for attending the Inspection Coordination Meeting prior to the first General Condition Inspection and inspecting the roller gate concurrently with the Construction Contractor’s General Condition Inspection in accordance with 05 90 00. Work also includes a verbal out briefing of identified items of concern or a conference call, and a written report as described in 5.3.14.

5.6.4.2 Measurement

General Condition Inspection & Travel will be measured for the on-site inspection and written report for each roller gate acceptably completed.

5.6.4.3 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: Each

5.6.5 NDT Inspection & Travel for Roller Gate

5.6.6.1 Payment

Payment will be made for each Non-Destructive Evaluation as described in Paragraph 5.3.5. Work also includes a verbal out briefing of identified items of concern or a conference call, and a written report as described in 5.3.14.

5.6.5.2 Measurement

NDT Inspection & Travel for Roller Gate will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.5.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.6 Roller Gate Repair Plan Inspection & Travel

5.6.6.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the on-site Repair Plan verification inspection in accordance with the construction specifications 05 90 00 and paragraph

5.3.7 in this Scope of Work. Work also includes verification of the Construction Contractor’s Remaining Thickness Measurements, a verbal out briefing or a conference call of identified items of concern, and a written report as described in 5.3.14.

5.6.6.2 Measurement

Roller Gate Repair Plan Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, thickness verification, other verifications as required by the Construction Specification, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.6.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.7 Roller Gate Coating & Painting Inspections & Travel

5.6.7.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the on-site coating and painting inspections in accordance with paragraph 5.3.12. Work also includes a verbal out briefing or a conference call of identified items of concern, and a written report as described in 5.3.14.

5.6.7.2 Measurement

Roller Gate Coating & Painting Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.7.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.8 Roller Gate Final Acceptance Inspection & Travel

5.6.8.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the on-site final inspection of the roller gate described in 5.3.15.

5.6.8.2 Measurement

Roller Gate Final Acceptance Inspection & Travel will be measured by each final inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection and out briefing. Written report to be paid separately under the Roller Gate Final Inspection Reports line item.

5.6.8.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.9 Roller Gate Bulkhead Repair Inspections & Travel

5.6.9.1 Payment

Payment will be made for Roller Gate Bulkhead Repair Inspection described in paragraph 5.3.11. Work also includes the written report described in paragraph 5.3.14.

5.6.9.2 Measurement

Roller Gate Coating & Painting Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.9.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.10 Weekly and Three-Phase Control Meetings (Virtual)

5.6.10.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the meetings described in 5.3.3.

5.6.10.2 Measurement

Payment will be made for each meeting attended.

5.6.10.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.11 Roller Gate Final Inspection Report

5.6.11.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the work described in 5.3.16.

5.6.11.2 Measurement

Payment will be made for each final report acceptably completed.

5.6.11.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.12 End Shield Fabrication Inspection & Travel

5.6.12.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the work described in paragraph 5.3.8. Work also includes the written report described in paragraph 5.3.14.

5.6.12.2 Measurement

End Shield Fabrication Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.12.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.13 End Shield Coating Inspection & Travel

5.6.13.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the work described in paragraph 5.3.9. Work also includes the written report described in paragraph 5.3.14.

5.6.13.2 Measurement

End Shield Coating Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.13.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.14 End Shield Connection Inspection & Travel

5.6.14.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the work described in paragraph 5.3.10. Work also includes the written report described in paragraph 5.3.14.

5.6.14.2 Measurement

End Shield Connection Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.14.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.15 Bulkhead Trucks Coating & Painting Inspections & Travel

5.6.15.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the on-site coating and painting inspections in accordance with paragraph 5.3.17. Work also includes a verbal out briefing or a conference call of identified items of concern, and a written report as described in 5.3.14.

5.6.15.2 Measurement

Bulkhead Trucks Coating & Painting Inspection & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.15.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.16 Tainter Gate Bulkhead Repair Inspections & Travel

5.6.16.1 Payment

Payment will be made for Tainter Gate Bulkhead Repair Inspections described in paragraph 5.3.11. Work also includes the written report described in paragraph 5.3.14.

5.6.16.2 Measurement

Tainter Gate Bulkhead Repair Inspections & Travel will be measured by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the on-site inspection, out briefing, and written report.

5.6.16.3 Unit of Measure

5.6.17 Final Roller Gate Bulkhead Painting and Coating Inspection & Travel

5.6.17.1 Payment

Payment will be made for Final Roller Gate Bulkhead Painting and Coating Inspection & Travel to inspect the final roller gate bulkhead painting and coating in accordance with paragraph 5.3.12.

5.6.17.2 Measurement

Final Roller Gate Bulkhead Painting and Coating Inspection & Travel will be measured for payment by each inspection acceptably completed, including but not limited to the onsite inspection, out briefing, and written report. It is not anticipated that all roller gate bulkheads will need a separate inspection.

5.6.17.3 Unit of Measure