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Section I Statement of Work

Project Specifications Project Drawings

PRINCETON PLASMA PHYSICS LABORATORY

P.O. BOX 451 PRINCETON, N.J. 08543

NSTX-U STATEMENT OF WORK

CONSTRUCTION SCAFFOLDING SERVICES

NSTXU_1_SOW_113

Rev. 1

Work Planning #:

Effective Date: 08/02/2024

Prepared By: Tom Jernigan

Document Admin: Kathleen Lukazik

Reviewed By Tom Jernigan, Project Manager 08/02/2024

13:45:59 PM

Reviewed By Steve Raftopoulos, Reviewer

13:45:25 PM

Reviewed By Joy Fleming, ES&H

13:43:54 PM

Approved By Leslie Hill, Project Manager

13:48:44 PM

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR

Construction Scaffolding Services

CAT: A3

NSTXU_1 _SOW_113

REVISION 1

Reference Work Planning # N/A

DATED Jul 19, 2024

PREPARED BY: T. Jernigan, NSTX-U Associate Project Manager

REVIEWED BY: S. Raftopoulos, Technical Infrastructure Group Head

REVIEWED BY: Joy Fleming, ES&H

APPROVED BY: L. Hill, NSTX-U Recovery Project Manager

PRINCETON PLASMA PHYSICS LABORATORY

P.O. BOX 451

PRINCETON, N.J. 08543

609-243-2000

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RECORD OF CHANGES

Rev # Date Description of Changes

0 05/24/2021 Initial Release

1 07/19/2024 Throughout document revised “scaffolding” to “scaffold”; added Appendices 2 and 3; revised 7.2 to clarify experience and Competent Person requirements;

added 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.2.4 to clarify Competent Person roles and tagging requirements.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION & SCOPE

1.1 Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), on Princeton University’s Forrestal Campus in Plainsboro, N.J., is devoted to understanding the physics of plasmas and to developing practical solutions for the creation of fusion energy. PPPL is managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, which is the largest single sponsor of basic research in the physical sciences in the United States.

1.2 In furtherance of its mission, PPPL requires a qualified Subcontractor to furnish and install temporary scaffolds to support the National Spherical Torus experiment Upgrade (NSTXU) Recovery Project on an as needed basis to provide worker access to locations typically not safely accessible by ladder, or personnel lifts. The Subcontractor shall provide, but not be limited to, the erection, maintenance, alteration, adjustment, modification and dismantling of the scaffolds. The Subcontractor, with due expedition and safety, will provide the scaffolds to the reasonable satisfaction of the PPPL Representative.

1.3 It is expected that “tube and coupler” Scaffolds will be the primary requirement, although other types of scaffolds listed in Appendix A of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L Scaffolds, may be required (hereinafter “29 CFR 1926, Subpart L”).

1.4 Scaffolds may be requested to remain in place for periods of less than three (3) weeks to a period greater than one (1) month.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L

3.0 APPLICABLE DRAWINGS:

N/A

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 PRINCETON PLASMA PHYSICS LABORATORY

4.1.1 When scaffold support services are required, PPPL will prepare a description of the full scope of the work which will include the location of the scaffold, its purpose, and expected period or use.

4.1.2 PPPL will provide required training for the Subcontractor’s personnel to have unescorted access to the PPPL general site and to the designated work locations.

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4.1.2.1 General Employee Training (GET) is required for any worker who will be on the PPPL site for more than 40 hours in a 1-year period.

4.1.2.2 Access to PPPL D-Site and the NSTX Test Cell requires special training for unescorted access. PPPL will provide this training if requested by the Subcontractor.

4.1.2.3 When the Subcontractor’s personnel do not have the required training for unescorted access to the work locations, PPPL will provide an escort.

4.2 SUBCONTRACTOR

4.2.1 A government issued Photo ID is required for Subcontractor access to PPPL.

4.2.2 The Subcontractor shall provide all tools and equipment to execute the work.

4.2.3 Materials for the installed scaffold shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L.

4.2.4 The Subcontractor shall:

4.2.4.1 Use the reasonable skill, care and diligence expected of a properly qualified and competent contractor experienced in providing scaffolds of similar scope, nature and complexity to the scaffold.

4.2.4.2 Ensure that the scaffold is of satisfactory quality and reasonably fit for its intended purpose.

4.2.4.3 Ensure that the scaffold is free from defects in design, materials and workmanship.

4.2.4.4 Comply with the reasonable instructions of PPPL which shall include but not be limited to any variation, addition or omission to the Subcontractor’s obligation.

4.2.4.5 Guarantee the availability of any materials that may be required for maintaining the scaffold during the duration of the project.

5.0 REQUIREMENTS

5.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

5.1.1 Subcontractor

5.1.1.1 Within five (5) working days of receiving a request from PPPL, the Subcontractor shall perform an inspection of the site and provide a cost estimate. PPPL will coordinate in-person visits to the PPPL site.

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5.1.1.2 Construction of scaffold must be performed by qualified personnel experienced in the construction of the scaffold. Competent Person shall meet the requirements prescribed in 7.3 herein.

5.1.1.3 Upon completion of scaffold construction, and prior to PPPL acceptance of the scaffold installation, the Subcontractor’s Competent Person shall perform an inspection to verify compliance with 29 CFR 1926.451 (f)(3).

5.1.2 PPPL

5.1.2.1 PPPL will provide clear, thorough, job-specific scaffold descriptions supported by visual electronic media needed by the Subcontractor to provide cost estimates.

5.1.2.2 PPPL will coordinate virtual meetings and site visits (if needed) with the Subcontractor in a timely manner to support the Subcontractors’ requirements in 5.1.1 above.

5.1.2.3 PPPL will promptly notify the Subcontractor of any discrepancies or non-conformance issues should they be identified after Subcontractor’s completion of scaffold construction and PPPL’s acceptance.

5.1.2.4 Upon completion of scaffold construction by the Subcontractor, NO ALTERATIONS will be done to the scaffold by PPPL employees or its subcontractors. Any alterations, changes, or repairs to the installed scaffold will be performed by the Subcontractor.

5.1.2.5 Upon completion of scaffold construction PPPL will perform daily, or as-required, inspections of the scaffold. Inspections will be performed by a PPPL-qualified Competent Person.

5.2 EQUIPMENT DEFINITION:

5.2.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY

5.2.2 IDENTIFICATION AND MARKING

5.2.2.1 Upon completion of construction of each scaffold, an inspection by the Subcontractor’s designated Competent Person shall be completed.

5.2.3 WORKMANSHIP:

5.2.3.1 When PPPL requests commodities to be furnished in a dimension other than the primary form, the Subcontractor shall perform re-sizing (e.g., cutting, shearing) in a manner that results in no burrs, sharp edges, or irregular dimensions such as cut edges not square or perpendicular.

5.2.4 SUBCONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT USE:

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6.0 TEST & INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Upon initial completion of scaffold construction, scaffold shall be inspected and tagged for use by the Subcontractor’s Competent Person.

6.1.1 Green tag: scaffold is fully compliant with 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L and may be utilized without any restrictions.

6.1.2 Yellow tag: scaffold is partially compliant with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart L and may only be utilized with OSHA compliant fall protection.

6.1.3 Red tag: scaffold that is being erected, dismantled, or altered in a way that is non-compliant with 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L and may not be used at any time.

6.2 Subsequent inspections will be performed on a daily, or as-needed basis, by PPPL’s Designated Competent Person(s).

7.0 QUALIFICATIONS:

7.1 Subcontractor shall be an established business engaged in construction of scaffolds meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L for a period of not less than five

(5) years.

Note: The NSTX-U Test Cell and supporting experimental areas have limited floor space which limits use of pre-fabricated/pre-engineered scaffold. Scaffold in this area will have to be erected around the NSXT-U vacuum vessel and physical interferences such as structural, mechanical and electrical systems.

7.2 Subcontractor shall provide evidence that they have completed the erection of five (5) or more tube and coupler scaffolds or more projects with similar scope within the past 5 years. The following information shall be provided:

7.2.1 Size and scope description of the project, to include scaffold type, nominal working platform height, width and length.

7.2.2 Client and Client Reference Information.

7.2.3 Detailed description of the project management and safety management related services provided by the offeror during the referenced example project. Services rendered on past example projects shall convey confidence that the offeror can meet the requirements outlined in this statement of work.

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7.3 Competent Person

7.3.1 The Competent Person shall:

7.3.1.1 Have training in the erection and inspection of scaffold erected in accordance with the requirements 29 CFR 1926, Subpart L.

7.3.1.2 Have not less than five (5) years’ experience in erection of complex tube and coupler scaffold with multiple working platform heights 20-feet or higher erected around existing structures and physical interferences.

8.0 ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY, AND HEALTH:

8.1 All work shall comply with PPPL Directive ESHD 5008, “Safety Manual” specifically to the following sections:

8.1.1 Section 9, Occupational Safety.

8.1.2 Scaffolds shall comply with Section 9.0, Occupational Safety, Chapter 5, Portable Ladders, Platforms, and Scaffolds.

The manual is available on the internet at: http://www.pppl.gov/eshis/ESHD_MANUAL/sm.html

8.2 Subcontractor must prepare a written Integrated Safety Management (ISM) Plan (construction project safety and health plan) that implements the requirements noted and will obtain approval of the plan by the PPPL PTR prior to commencement of any work covered by the Plan. In the Plan, the Subcontractor must designate the individual(s) responsible for its on-site implementation, specify qualifications for those individuals, and provide a list of those project activities for which subsequent job hazard analyses are to be performed. The level of detail within the ISM Plan should be commensurate with the size, complexity, and risk level of the construction project.

8.3 The Subcontractor shall identify for approval by the PPPL PTR the Competent Person(s) for activities as required by applicable OSHA standards. These should be included in the ISM plan.

8.4 The Subcontractor must comply with:

8.4.1 The specific PPPL documents, requirements, permits, and courses listed in this

SOW.

8.4.2 The approved Subcontractor ISM Plan, and

8.4.3 All applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements whether or not they are specifically listed in the SOW or Subcontract.

8.5 All work shall be in accordance with all OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, DOE 10 CFR 851 Worker Safety & Health Regulation and PPPL requirements. Care shall be taken to protect personnel, employees, and surroundings.

http://www.pppl.gov/eshis/ESHD_MANUAL/sm.html

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8.6 Subcontractor’s personnel working on-site at PPPL for more than 40 hours will be required to successfully complete PPPL’s General Employee (safety) Training and receive a PPPL Identification Badge. PPPL Identification Badges are to be returned to PPPL upon completion of subcontract.

8.7 The Subcontractor’s safety record will be considered in the bid evaluations. A minimum of three years of Subcontractor’s EMR and/or OSHA 300 logs shall be provided at the time of bid.

8.8 All Subcontractor vehicles and equipment must be in good working order with no leaks of any kind. Any spills must be reported immediately to PPPL and work stopped until spill is addressed. The Subcontractor is responsible for remediation costs caused by negligence and or faulty equipment. PPPL Environmental Services will determine the proper method of remediation.

8.9 PPPL has safety programs that include the following areas: Confined Space Permits, Digging Permits, Penetration and Fire Seal permits, Flame permits, Radiation Work permits, Lock-out/Tagout of energy sources, and restrictions on working alone. The Subcontractor must confirm with their PPPL contact person that all prerequisites have been met before initiating any activity that involves these areas.

8.10 No burning or welding is permitted without a PPPL Hot Work Permit.

8.11 When Work requires a Hot Work Permit, the Subcontractor shall provide a PPPL-qualified Fire Watch. Fire Watch training is available from PPPL and may be scheduled by the PTR.

8.12 Safety Data Sheets for all paints, adhesives, chemicals, stains, and solvents must be provided prior to the start of work.

8.13 The Subcontractor shall prepare and have approved by the PPPL PTR, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) in accordance with PPPL procedure ESH-004 prior to commencement of affected work. The JHAs must identify foreseeable hazards and protective measures and address further hazards revealed by supplemental information provided by the

PPPL PTR.

8.14 The Subcontractor shall ensure workers are aware of foreseeable hazards and the protective measures as defined by JHAs and require that workers acknowledge being so informed. This policy shall be included within the submitted ISM plan. The Subcontractor shall be responsible to review the JHA with its own employees and PPPL personnel prior to crossing the project site boundary.

8.15 The Subcontractor shall ensure that workers not following safe work practices are subject to Subcontractor’s disciplinary process. This policy shall be included within the submitted ISM plan.

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8.16 Barricade tape, when needed, shall only be red "Danger" tape where personnel hazards exist. Yellow "Caution" tape may only be used for equipment protection. All barricade tape will be posted with the name and phone number of a contact. The PPPL PTR may provide the contact information.

8.17 All requirements of this SOW apply to all sub-tier contractors.

8.18 Subcontractor must have their employees trained according to OSHA requirements and provide PPPL with their qualification prior to performing this work. PPPL ES&H training courses that are more specific to the Subcontractor's laboratory work scope may also be required. If PPPL determines that training of Subcontractor employees is inadequate, PPPL reserves the right to require Subcontractor to obtain certified training

8.19 A PPPL-approved lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedure, and application of locks and tags by affected individuals, is required in most cases to mitigate hazards associated with any potential energy sources (electrical, mechanical, cryogenic, etc.).

Note 1: In lieu of Subcontractor’s own procedure, Subcontractor may utilize PPPL’s LOTO procedure. In this case, the Subcontractor’s ISM Plan shall invoke PPPL’s LOTO in the procedure body - PPPL LOTO procedure, ESH-016 "Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)" current revision.

Note 2: If Subcontractor uses the PPPL LOTO procedure, all workers shall be required to complete PPPL LOTO training. Training will be arranged by the PTR.

8.20 The Subcontractor must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements whether or not they are specifically listed in the Statement of Work or subcontract.

8.21 Subcontractor shall follow all applicable traffic laws including obeying posted speed limits, stopping for pedestrians in crosswalks and wearing seatbelts at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

8.22 Competent Person Inspection

8.22.1 Upon completion of initial scaffold erection, the Subcontractor’s Competent Person shall complete a Scaffold Inspection Checklist verifying that the completed scaffold meets the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.452 (b). An example of an acceptable checklist is provided as Attachment 2.

8.22.2 Upon completion of scaffold erection and completion of the scaffold checklist, the Competent Person shall affix a tag (e.g., Green Tag) to identify that the scaffold has been inspected and safe to use. An example of tags is provided in Attachment 3.

8.22.3 If scaffold has been determined to be safe for use by both the Subcontractor and PPPL Competent Persons but is not fully-compliant with 29 CFR 1926.452 (b), e.g., missing toe board or guard rail, a Yellow Caution Tag shall be affixed in addition to the Green Tag to identify additional controls or PPE required.

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8.22.4 Danger tags (e.g., Red Tags) will be affixed to partially erected scaffold (e.g., missing guardrails, toe boards, tie-offs) to identify that the scaffold is not safe for use.

8.23 Post-Installation Inspection & Corrective Actions

8.23.1 If, during PPPL’s post-installation inspections (5.1.2.5), unsafe conditions are identified by PPPL’s Competent Person, a Danger tag (8.22.4) will be placed on the scaffold to identify it as not safe for use.

8.24 The Subcontractor will be notified by the PTR within one (1) working day of conditions which require corrective actions. Within five (5) working days after notification, the Subcontractor shall provide PPPL the date which corrective actions will be completed.

9.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

9.1 The Subcontractor shall establish and maintain a written and effective Quality Assurance Program (QAP) to assure that the Subcontractor's work meets the required level of quality and is performed in accordance with this statement of work.

9.1.1 The QAP shall describe how quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) will be managed and executed throughout the duration of the project by all personnel, including lower-tier subcontractors and suppliers, and shall describe the process of tracking and resolving identified quality control issues/items, including suspect or counterfeit items, and other non-conforming elements.

9.1.2 The QAP shall describe how the Subcontractor validates work (i.e. tests, inspects, maintains, identifies, mitigates, or corrects nonconforming material/equipment and conditions and issues) as part of their standard processes.

9.2 PPPL’s review and/or approval of Subcontractor's documents nor PPPL’s inspection of Subcontractor's work shall not relieve the Subcontractor of responsibility for full compliance with requirements of this statement of work.

9.3 The Subcontractor is responsible for assuring that all requirements and restrictions are imposed on any lower-tier suppliers.

9.4 Subcontractor shall erect and dismantle scaffold only under supervision and oversight of the designated Competent Person.

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10.0 WARRANTY:

11.0 ATTACHMENTS

11.1 Attachment 1 – Deliverables List

11.2 Attachment 2 – Scaffold Checklist Example

11.3 Attachment 3 – Scaffold Tag Examples

12.0 DOCUMENTATION AND DELIVERABLES

12.1 Deliverable List (Attachment 1)

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Attachment 1 - Deliverables List

PO / Subcontract / BOA / BPA #:________________________________

Physical Deliverables Required

When Deliverable Is Required

Received (check)

1 Scaffold installation as prescribed in approved PPPL Job Order N/A

Exceptions:

Document Deliverables Required When

Is Required format (paper, electronic etc.)

Storage Location for

Received (check)

1 Qualifications (7.0) With proposal Electronic Ops Center 2 References (7.2) With proposal Electronic Ops Center 3 Competent Person Qualification (7.3) With proposal Electronic Ops Center 4 Integrated Safety Plan (8.2) With proposal Electronic Ops Center 5 EMR/OSHA 300 Logs (8.7) With proposal Electronic Ops Center

Exceptions:

Princeton Technical Representative/COG:

(Sign-off and provide to the Operations Center when job is completed and deliverables are dispositioned and placed/filed in Operations Center (or other Project, Department or Division designated file center)

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Attachment 2 – Scaffold Inspection Checklist Example

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Attachment 3 – Scaffold Tag Examples