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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

21SW021202

Southwestern Power Administration

SWPA (Tulsa)

U.S. Department of Energy Southwestern Power Administration

895036

P.O. Box 1619

Tulsa OK 74101

Nanette Damon 918-595-6744 x

06/04/2021

89503621BSW000022

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

SIKESTON SUBSTATION FENCING REPLACEMENT

The construction project will take place at Southwestern's Sikeston Substation located in Sikeston, Missouri (Scott County).

The U.S. Department of Energy, Southwestern Power Administration (Southwestern) intends to issue an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to replace the Sikeston Substation fencing. The work will consist of completely removing the existing chain-link fence and installing a new electrically grounded chain-link fence. The new chain-link fence will be eight (8) feet high and will include six barbed wires, concertina wired, 1-inch wire mesh fabric, and non-motorized cantilever slide gates with ISP security latches.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, facilities, materials, and equipment required to complete the project.

This acquisition is a 100% small business set aside. The applicable North American

Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238990 and the small business size standard is $16.5 million.

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

F.01

07/13/2021

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

SWPA (Tulsa)

U.S. DEPT OF ENERGY

SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION

ONE WEST THIRD STREET

01301

Tulsa OK 74103-3502

Tamra D. Moreno

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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06/04/2021

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 125

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

89503621BSW000022

In accordance with Federal Acquisition regulation

(FAR) 36.204, Disclosure of the Magnitude of

Construction Projects, the magnitude of this project is currently estimated to be between

$500,000 and $1,000,000.

Contractor registration in the Government’s

System for Award Management (SAM) is required to be eligible for the contract award. Registration may be completed and information regarding the registration process may be obtained at http://www.sam.gov.

FOB: Destination

Delivery: 60 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 01301

SWPA (Tulsa)

U.S. DEPT OF ENERGY

SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION

ONE WEST THIRD STREET

Tulsa OK 74103-3502

00001 Sikeston Substation Fencing Replacement

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No.: 89503621BSW000022

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Southwestern Power Administration

SIKESTON SUBSTATION FENCING REPLACEMENT

Technical Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division Specification Title

00 001000 Description – Specifications – Scope of Work

01 011000 Summary

014529 Testing Laboratory Services

015713 Erosion Control

02 024100 Demolition

03 033000 Cast-In-Place Concrete

26 260526 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

32 323113 Chain Link Fencing

END OF TABLE OF CONTENTS

Item No. Description Qty/Unit Unit Price

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, and facilities (except as may be expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the Southwestern) necessary to accomplish all work in complete and strict accordance with this contract and all attachments thereto.

SIKESTON SUBSTAION FENCING REPLACEMENT

0001 Fence Grounding 1 Job $

0002 Existing Fence Demolition 1 Job $

0003 New Chain-Link Fence 1 Job $

0004 30’ Double Cantilever Gate 1 Job $

0005 24’ Single Cantilever Gate 1 Job $

0006 Mobilization 1 Job $

0007 Demobilization 1 Job $

0008 Performance and Payment Bonds 1 Job $

TOTAL BID PRICE $ ___________

*Official bid pricing shall be submitted on the SF 1442 form.

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

SECTION C – DESCRIPTIONS /SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION 00 10 00 – DESCRICRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK

Table of Contents

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Requirements

1.1.1 Scope of Work

1.1.2 Location of Work

1.1.3 Submittals

1.1.4 Definitions

1.2 Materials

1.2.1 Government-Furnished Materials

1.2.2 Contractor-Furnished Materials

1.2.3 Reference Specifications and Standards

1.3 Local Conditions

1.3.1 Rights-of-Way

1.3.2 Access to the Work and Haul Routes

1.3.3 Use of Private Land for Construction Purposes

1.3.4 Protection of Existing Installations

1.3.5 Geologic Investigations

1.3.6 Electric Power for Construction Purposes

1.3.7 Water for Construction Purposes

1.3.8 Sanitation Facilities

1.3.9 Storage and Work Facilities

1.3.10 Telephone Service

1.3.11 Field Offices and Sheds

1.3.12 Cleaning During Construction

1.4 Environmental Quality Protection

1.4.1 Compliance

1.4.2 Landscape Preservation

1.4.3 Waste Removal

1.4.4 Asbestos Investigation & Remediation/Abatement Requirements

1.4.5 Lead Based Paint Investigations

1.5 Superintendent Qualifications and Responsibilities

1.5.1 Responsibilities

1.5.2 Qualifications

1.6 Employee Requirements

1.6.1 General

1.6.2 Training

1.6.3 Physical Examination

1.6.4 Operators

1.7 Inspection and Acceptance

1.8 Character of Workmen, Methods, and Equipment

SECTION 00 10 00 – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Requirements

1.1.1 Scope of Work

These technical specifications are the minimum set of requirements for completing the work described below. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, facilities, equipment, materials, supplies and services (except as may be expressly set forth in this contract as furnished by the Government) and otherwise do all things necessary for, or incident to, to performance and completion of the work described as follows or shown on the plans as described in these specifications. Any name brand specification called out for in this contract is for system compatibility and reliability purposes. “Or equal” items may be proposed, BUT must meet all functional specification of the name brand item and be approved by the COR. The scope of the work is as follows:

This Project consists of replacing the security fence and fence grounding at the Sikeston Substation.

1.1.2 Location of Work

The sites are on properties owned by the Government. Refer to the plans for location and maps.

1.1.3 Submittals

1.1.3.1 Mailing Address

The address for submittals to the COR is:

U.S. Department of Energy Southwestern Power Administration One West Third Street Tulsa, OK 74103-3502 Attn: Joseph E. González-Cruz, S2400 Email: joseph.gonzalez-cruz@swpa.gov

1.1.3.2 Submittal for Approval and Construction

The Contractor shall, prior to transmittal to Southwestern, review all submittals for compliance with the Plans and Technical Specifications as well as compatibility with all of the interrelated parts of the work. The Contractor shall apply a stamp to each submittal, signed or initialed and dated, certifying his review. The Contractor shall provide a project specific Submittal Checklist which will be used for tracking all submittals under this project to be prepared following contract award. This checklist shall contain dates whereby submittals will be provided to Southwestern for review.

The submittals are for review and approval by Southwestern. Where standard drawings which cover variations of the general class of equipment or options are furnished, each such drawing shall be individually endorsed to describe which parts of the drawing or options apply to the equipment being furnished. Each drawing shall be identified by location, name, and the contract number.

The Contractor shall coordinate all submittals of like materials, equipment, etc. such that only one submittal per item is submitted to Southwestern for processing.

Submittals shall be submitted electronically (Email). When requested by Southwestern, the Contractor shall submit hard copies of legible paper prints.

A decision on the acceptability of the drawings and data, will be given by the COR electronically within twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt. The COR will return one (1) copy to the Contractor marked "ACCEPTABLE," "ACCEPTABLE AS MARKED," "REVISE AND RESUBMIT,” or “NOT ACCEPTABLE.”

Submittals returned marked “NOT ACCEPTABLE” shall be replaced by drawings and data for alternate equipment or plans. The Contractor shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt, submit corrected prints and PDF file of data for approval.

Submittals returned marked “REVISE AND RESUBMIT", shall be corrected and resubmitted by the Contractor, within seven (7) calendar days after receipt. The Contractor shall then submit corrected prints and PDF file of data for approval.

Submittals returned marked "ACCEPTABLE" and "ACCEPTABLE AS MARKED" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the fabrication of the equipment covered by such drawings, subject to the correction, if any, indicated thereon or described in the letter of transmittal. These drawings and files will be “CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS” and will be used by the Contractor and Southwestern for construction reference.

If revisions are needed to a “CONSTRUCTION DRAWING” or data the Contractor shall within seven

(7) calendar days furnish corrected prints of each drawing as well as PDF file of all data. Every revision made shall be shown by number, date, and subject in a revision block and a notation shall be made in the drawing margin to permit rapid location of the revision.

All of the applicable requirements for drawing submittals shall apply equally to catalog cuts, illustrations, printed specifications, weld qualifications, mill tests, factory tests, field tests, or other required data.

Any manufacturing work performed prior to the approval of drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. The Contractor shall make any changes in the design, which are necessary to make the equipment conform to the provisions of these specifications without additional cost to the Government. Approval of the drawings or other submittals shall not be construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of construction and detailing is satisfactory. Approval of the Contractor's drawings or submittals shall not be held to relieve the Contractor of any part of the Contractor's obligation to meet all of the requirements of these specifications or of the responsibility for the correctness of the information submitted by the Contractor.

1.1.3.3 Final Documentation

1.1.3.4 Submittal for Approval and Construction

The Contractor shall, prior to transmittal to Southwestern, review all submittals for compliance with the Plans and Technical Specifications as well as compatibility with all of the interrelated parts of the work. The Contractor shall apply a stamp to each submittal, signed or initialed and dated, certifying his review. The Contractor shall provide a project specific Submittal Checklist which will be used for tracking all submittals under this project to be prepared following contract award. This checklist shall contain dates whereby submittals will be provided to Southwestern for review.

The submittals are for review and approval by Southwestern. Where standard drawings which cover variations of the general class of equipment or options are furnished, each such drawing shall be individually endorsed to describe which parts of the drawing or options apply to the equipment being furnished. Each drawing shall be identified by location, name, and the contract number.

The Contractor shall coordinate all submittals of like materials, equipment, etc. such that only one submittal per item is submitted to Southwestern for processing.

Submittals shall be submitted electronically (Email). When requested by Southwestern, the Contractor shall submit hard copies of legible paper prints.

A decision on the acceptability of the drawings and data, will be given by the COR electronically within twenty-one (21) calendar days after receipt. The COR will return one (1) copy to the Contractor marked "ACCEPTABLE," "ACCEPTABLE AS MARKED," "REVISE AND RESUBMIT,” or “NOT ACCEPTABLE.”

Submittals returned marked “NOT ACCEPTABLE” shall be replaced by drawings and data for alternate equipment or plans. The Contractor shall, within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt, submit corrected prints and PDF file of data for approval.

Submittals returned marked “REVISE AND RESUBMIT", shall be corrected and resubmitted by the Contractor, within seven (7) calendar days after receipt. The Contractor shall then submit corrected prints and PDF file of data for approval.

Submittals returned marked "ACCEPTABLE" and "ACCEPTABLE AS MARKED" authorize the Contractor to proceed with the fabrication of the equipment covered by such drawings, subject to the correction, if any, indicated thereon or described in the letter of transmittal. These drawings and files will be “CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS” and will be used by the Contractor and Southwestern for construction reference.

If revisions are needed to a “CONSTRUCTION DRAWING” or data the Contractor shall within seven

(7) calendar days furnish corrected prints of each drawing as well as PDF file of all data. Every revision made shall be shown by number, date, and subject in a revision block and a notation shall be made in the drawing margin to permit rapid location of the revision.

All of the applicable requirements for drawing submittals shall apply equally to catalog cuts, illustrations, printed specifications, weld qualifications, mill tests, factory tests, field tests, or other required data.

Any manufacturing work performed prior to the approval of drawings shall be at the Contractor's risk. The Contractor shall make any changes in the design, which are necessary to make the equipment conform to the provisions of these specifications without additional cost to the Government. Approval of the drawings or other submittals shall not be construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of construction and detailing is satisfactory. Approval of the Contractor's drawings or submittals shall not be held to relieve the Contractor of any part of the Contractor's obligation to meet all of the requirements of these specifications or of the responsibility for the correctness of the information submitted by the Contractor.

The Contractor shall track all changes through the course of the work and upon completion shall revise all drawings to show the final, “as-built” facilities. The Contractor shall also provide all installation, operation, parts, and service instructions as well as warranty validation information and forms (including purchase receipts) for all equipment provided. All drawings and data shall be of standard size (8-1/2 x 11 inches, 11 x 17 inches or 24 x 36 inches). Drawings shall be rolled or backed appropriately to protect from damage during shipment.

Final drawings and documentation shall be provided within twenty-one (21) calendar days after Southwestern’s acceptance of the work at that location.

1.1.3.5 Right to Use Contractor's Drawings

Southwestern reserves the right to use, reproduce in whole or in part, distribute, and reuse any and all such drawings, whether copyrighted or not, in connection with the following:

1. Installation, maintenance, replacement, and repair of the articles to be furnished under these specifications.

2. Making any and all such drawings and reproductions thereof available to subsequent Contractors, where necessary for fabricating and furnishing articles connected with or dependent upon, information shown on the drawings and duplicating the drawings to be furnished hereunder.

The depositing of all such drawings and/or PDF files with Southwestern shall constitute a license to Southwestern to use said drawings in the manner hereinabove stated and as Southwestern sees fit.

1.1.3.6 Test Reports and Certifications

The contractor shall furnish the COR such certifications or test reports required on all materials (except materials to be furnished by the Government) supplied under this contract. The contractor shall receive no direct payment for these certifications or reports; the cost shall be considered as having been included in the prices stipulated for the appropriate items.

1.1.3.7 Construction Program

1.1.3.6.1 Project Management

The Contractor shall establish a Project Management program that encompasses all phases of the work identified under this contract. The project management program shall include, but not be limited to, the following items.

1. Project Schedule. Contractor shall develop an overall project schedule detailing the activities and sequence of events associated with this project. The project schedule shall be software-generated in a Gantt chart format with critical project milestones identified.

2. Project Manager: Contractor shall assign an experienced Project Manager that provides overall management of the construction program and ensures that the project schedule is kept current.

3. Communication. Contractor shall designate critical personnel to participate in regularly scheduled conference calls or face-to-face meetings to review the project schedule and discuss scheduled activities.

1.1.3.6.2 Construction Schedule

The construction schedule shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days from contract award date. The construction schedule shall provide for orderly performance of the work and shall show in detail the Contractor’s schedule of operations, including the following:

1. Sequence of operations.

2. Dates for commencing and completing work on the controlling features.

3. Order issue and delivery dates for Contractor-furnished materials.

After the start of construction, by 8:00 a.m. Friday of each week, the Contractor shall email the COR an updated detailed estimate of the proposed daily work that is planned for the next three weeks.

1.1.3.6.3 Order of Work

Whenever a definite order of doing the work and a general sequence of operations is set forth in the contract and specifications, and conditions arise that require such order and sequence of operations to be changed, the Contractor shall comply with any direction from the COR requiring such changes and shall revise his schedule of operations to comply therewith. The COR further reserves the right to re-order the sequence of operations regardless of previously approved schedule(s).

1.1.3.6.4 Interference with Traffic

The Contractor shall conduct the work so as to interfere with traffic as little as possible. Contractor shall not close any road until obtaining the permission of the proper authorities to do so. When a road is not closed, the Contractor shall provide a safe and substitute route for any portion obstructed by operations and shall erect and maintain all necessary barricades, directions to travelers, suitable and sufficient red lights, danger signals, and signs, and shall take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of Contractor or Subcontractor employees and of the public. The Contractor shall follow all state and local procedures for performing work along or on state, county, and city roads.

1.1.3.6.5 Variations from Requirements and Specifications

No change, variation, or deviation from the drawings or specifications shall be made, except by prior written order of the COR, except that any change that would result in a change in contract price is contingent on advance approval by the CO. During the progress of the work, should the Contractor at any time find that existing conditions demand, make desirable, or are beneficial for a modification in requirements covering any particular item or items, a written or verbal report shall be made to the CO for consideration. The Contractor shall promptly report any conflicts between the drawings and specifications, ambiguities, or other apparent discrepancy in the drawings or specifications that they become aware of, to the Southwestern COR for resolution.

1.1.4 Definitions

The terms and definitions listed below apply.

• "Approved" or "approval" as used herein shall mean approved by the COR except where another specific authority is designated.

• "CLIN" as used herein shall refer to the contract line items.

• "CO" as used herein shall mean the Contracting Officer.

• "COSR" as used herein means the Government Inspector or Southwestern’s designated representative appointed as the Contracting Officer’s Site Representative and given authority to review the work for quality and compliance with the plans and specifications, under direction of the COR.

• "COR" as used herein means the person duly appointed as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative by the Contracting Officer. Also may be referred to as “COTR”.

• "Material" or "materials" as used herein to denote items furnished by the Contractor or by Southwestern means machinery, equipment, components, products, or any other item incorporated in the work.

• "NMT" as used herein means “not more than” or “not greater than.”

• "NLT" as used herein means “not less than” or “not smaller than.”

• "Or equal" or “or approved equal” as used herein means that a Contractor may furnish a Southwestern COR approved "equal" item.

• Plans, as used herein, shall mean the construction and work description drawings and the Materials List.

• "Provide or providing" as used herein shall mean furnish and install or furnishing and installing, including all labor and materials to construct or install an item complete and ready for use.

• Where "provide", "install", "furnish", "repair", or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference to the Contractor is intended unless clearly indicated otherwise.

• "Section" as used herein means all written text designated by a section number (e.g. 1.1.6) and includes all subsections under the referenced designation.

• "Southwestern" or "Southwestern Power Administration" or “SWPA” as used herein and on related documents means the Government.

• "SOW" as used herein means the Statement of Work provided for each station.

• “WD” or Work Description as used herein and on the plans means drawings depicting the existing arrangement and denoting work to be done. Generally, if applicable, companion drawings will be included showing the final arrangement.

1.2 Materials

1.2.1 Government-Furnished Materials

No materials will be furnished by the Government.

1.2.2 Contractor-Furnished Materials

1.2.2.1 General

All materials for completing the work shall be furnished by the Contractor, except materials that are identified in the technical specifications or plans to be furnished by Southwestern. All Contractor furnished materials shall be new, of current manufacture, and be in accordance with all contract provisions. No substitutions of any material shall be made without prior approval from the COR.

1.2.2.2 Materials List

The Materials List, when furnished with the contract documents, is provided as a convenience to assist in the specification of approved materials, but is not intended to be a listing of all materials needed to complete the work. The Contractor shall submit for approval any additional and alternate materials.

1.2.2.3 Specifications and Data Sheets

The Contractor shall submit manufacturer specifications and/or data sheets that describe the materials to be furnished to Southwestern for approval in accordance with Section 1.1.3 /Submittals. The submittal shall clearly identify the specific part numbers of the materials proposed to be furnished.

1.2.3 Reference Specifications and Standards

1.2.3.1 General

Reference to Federal Specifications, Federal Standards, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards, American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards, and other standard specifications and codes shall be to the latest editions or revisions in effect on the contract award date, including any amendments or supplements. If requirements in a referenced specification, standard, or code conflict with these specifications, these specifications shall govern. If materials are not specified by Federal, ANSI, ASTM, or other standards or codes, then materials furnished shall be of standard commercial quality.

1.2.3.2 Obtaining Federal Specifications

The Contractor may obtain copies of Federal Specifications at Business Service Centers of Regional Offices of the General Services Administration.

1.2.3.3 Obtaining Other Specifications

Specifications, standards, and codes published by associations or other standardizing agencies may be obtained directly from those agencies.

1.2.3.4 Addresses

Addresses and abbreviations for associations and standardizing agencies are listed below.

Federal Specifications and Standards General Services Administration Federal Supply Service FSS Product Acquisition Center Supply Standards Division (FLAS) Arlington, VA 22202 WEB: http://apps.fss.gsa.gov/pub/fedspecs/

Military Specifications and Standards Document Automation and Production Service Building 4/D, 700 Robbins Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094 WEB: http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch/

AA-Aluminum Association 1525 Wilson Blvd., Suite 600 Arlington, VA 22209 WEB: http://www.aluminum.org

AAMA-Architectural Aluminum Manufactures Association 35 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601

AASHTO-American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 249 Washington, DC 20001 WEB: http://www.transportatiomn.org

ACI-American Concrete Institute 38800 Country Club Drive Farmington Hills, MI 48331 WEB: http://www.aci-int.org

AISC-American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.

One East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 WEB: http://www.aisc.org

AISI-American Iron and Steel Institute 1000 16th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20001 WEB: http://www.steel.org/

ANSI-American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street (4th Floor) New York, NY 10036 WEB: http://www.ansi.org

The Engineered Wood Association 7011 South 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98466 WEB: http://www.engineeredwood.org

ASHRAE-American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

1791 Tullie Circle, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30329 WEB: http://www.ashrae.org.

ASME-American Society of Mechanical Engineers 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 WEB: http://www.asme.org

ASTM-American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive P.O. Box C700 West Conshohocken, PA 19438-2959 WEB: http://www.astm.org

AWI-Architectural Woodwork Institute 46179 Westlake Drive, Suite 120 Potomac Falls, VA 20165 WEB: http://www.awinet.org

AWPA-American Wood Preservers’ Association P.O. Box 361784 Birmingham, AL 35236-1784 WEB: http://email@awpaa.com

AWS-American Welding Society, Inc.

550 N.W. LeJeune Road Miami, FL 33126 WEB: http://www.aws.org

AWWA-American Water Works Association, Inc.

6666 West Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80235 WEB: http://www.awwa.org

BIA-Brick Institute of America 1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 301

Reston, VA 20191 WEB: http://www.bia.org or www.gobricck.com

BuRec-Bureau of Reclamation, Engineering and Research Center Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 67 Denver, CO 80225 WEB: http://www.firstgov.gov

CPSC-Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 E. West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814 WEB: http://www.cpse.gov

EPA-Environmental Protection Agency 401 M Street Southwest Washington, DC 20024 WEB: http://www.epa.gov

FCC- Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street Southwest Washington, DC 20554

WEB: http:://www.fcc.gov

FHWA- Federal Highway Administration Federal Highway Administration Report Center 9701 Philadelphia Court, Unit Q Lanham, MD 20706 http://www.fhwa.dot.gov

FM-Factory Mutual System 1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike Norwood, MA 02062

GSA-General Services Administration 1500 East Banister Road Kansas City, MO 64108

IEEE-Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 3 Park Avenue New York, NY 10016 WEB: http://www.ieee.org

IES-Illuminating Engineering Society 1201 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 WEB: http://www.iesna.org

ICEA-Insulated Cable Engineers Association P.O. Box 1568 Carrollton, GA 30112 WEB: http://www.icea.net

NACE-National Association of Corrosion Engineers 1440 South Creek Drive Houston, TX 77084 WEB: http://www.nace.org

NEC-National Electrical Code National Fire Protection Association One Battery March Park Quincy, MA 02169-7471 WEB:http://www.nfpa.org

NEMA-National Electrical Manufacturers Association 1300 North 17th Street, Suite Rosslyn, VA 22209 WEB: http://www.nema.org

NESC-National Electrical Safety Code Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 345 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 WEB: http://www.standards.ieee.org/nesc

NFPA-National Fire Protection Association One Battery March Park Quincy, MA 02169 WEB: http://www.nfpa.org

NFOPA-National Forest Products Association 1111 19th Street Northwest Washington, DC 20036 WEB: http://www.afandpa.org

NSF-International /National Sanitation Foundation 789 N. Dixboro Road (P.O. Box 130140) Ann Arbor, MI 48113-0140 WEB: http://www.nsf.org

NTIS-National Technical Information Service 5285 Port Royal Road Springfield, VA 22161 http://www.ntis.gov/

NTIA-National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 14th & Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20001 WEB: http://www.ntia.doc.gov

OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration 200 Constitution Avenue Washington, DC 20001 WEB: http://www.osha.gov

PCA-Portland Cement Association 5420 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 WEB: http://www.cement.org

PS-Product Standards U.S. Department of Commerce NIST Standards Coordination and Conformity Group Standards Services Division 100 Bureau Drive, MS 2150 Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2150 http://ts.nist.gov/Standards/Conformity/vps.cfm

RIS-Redwood Inspection Service One Lombard Street San Francisco, CA 94111

SAE-Society of Automotive Engineers 400 Commonwealth Drive Warrendale, PA 15086 WEB: http://www.sae.org

SDI-Steel Deck Institute P.O. Box 25 Fox River Grove, IL 60021 WEB: http://www.si.org

SJI-Steel Joist Institute 3127 Mr. Joe White Avenue Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-6760 WEB:

http://www.steeljoist.org

SMACNA-Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc.

4201 Lafayette Center Drive Chantilly, VA 20151-1209 WEB:

http://www.smacna.org

SSPC-Steel Structures Painting Council 21414 68th Avenue Kent, WA 98032

SSPC-Steel Structures Painting Council 2663 N.W. St. Helens Road Portland, OR 97210

TCA-Tile Council of America, Inc.

100 Clemson Research Boulevard Anderson, SC 29625

TIA/EIA- Telecommunications Industry Associations/Electronic Industry Association 2500 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22201 WEB: http://www.tiaonline.com

TPI-Truss Plate Institute 218 N. Lee Street, Suite 312 Alexandria, VA 22314

IBC-International Building Code International Code Council 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20001 http://www.iccsafe.org

UL-Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.

Customer Service 333 Pfingsten Road Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 USA http://www.ul.com

IPC-International Plumbing Code International Code Council 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW 6th Floor Washington, DC 20001 http://www.iccsafe.org

WWPA-Western Wood Products Association 1500 Yeon Building Portland, OR 97201 WEB: http://www.wwpa.org

1.3 Local Conditions

1.3.1 Rights-of-Way

Southwestern will furnish the site for the work. Southwestern shall grant the Contractor access to Federal lands and rights-of-way for performance of the work.

1.3.2 Access to the Work and Haul Routes

Access includes ingress and egress to the work over approved routes established by Southwestern. The Contractor shall conduct operations in a manner that minimizes damages (including crop damage) on Federal lands or within the Federal rights-of-way and on adjoining lands during performance. The Contractor shall not lay fences down to gain access to Southwestern’s rights-of-way but may install gates, gateposts, etc., approved by the COR at their own expense. The Contractor shall install silt fences or other runoff controls to minimize silt runoff from disturbed access roads and shall suitably clear and clean highways and roads adjacent to the access if excess mud droppings are discharged thereon.

1.3.2.1 Contractor's Investigations

Delivery of the materials to the site shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. This includes any investigations of the condition and availability of public and private roads and clearances, restrictions, bridge load limits, bond requirements, and other limitations that may affect transportation and ingress and egress at the jobsite that the Contractor deems prudent and/or necessary to assure delivery. No claim for damages or extension of time shall be made based on unavailability of transportation facilities or limitations thereon.

1.3.2.2 Haul Routes

Intra-job hauling over public highways, roads, and bridges shall be performed in accordance with applicable local regulations and shall minimize interference with local traffic. Where haul routes cross public highways or roads, the Contractor shall provide barricades, flag persons, and other necessary precautions.

1.3.2.3 Equipment and Material Removal

All Contractor-owned equipment and materials shall be removed from Government-owned land within two (2) weeks after completion of the project. Access for removal shall be coordinated with the COR. Any excess charges for returning to the site shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

1.3.3 Use of Private Land for Construction Purposes

All necessary arrangements shall be made with the owner If private land is used. All rentals or other costs shall be paid by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the written agreement to the COR, signed by the landowner, describing the arrangements.

1.3.3.1 Damage to Existing Property and Crops

The Contractor shall be financially responsible for any damage to existing structures, work, materials, or equipment because of the Contractor’s operations and shall repair or replace any damaged structures, work, materials, or equipment to the satisfaction of, and at no additional cost to, Southwestern. The Contractor shall protect all existing structures and property from damage and shall provide shielding, bracing, shoring, and other work necessary for such protection. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to streets, roads, curbs, sidewalks, highways, shoulders, ditches, embankments, culverts, bridges, or other public or private property (including crop damage inside and outside Southwestern’s rights-or-way and property owner fences and gates inside and outside the right-of-way), which may be caused by transporting equipment, materials, or personnel to or from work site. The Contractor shall make satisfactory and acceptable arrangements with Southwestern and with the agency having jurisdiction over the damaged property concerning its repair or replacement.

1.3.4 Protection of Existing Installations

1.3.4.1 General

The location of buried conduit, pipe, cable, ground mat, and other buried items shall be determined by the Contractor prior to performing any excavation at existing installations. Proper methods shall be used for protecting existing installations during excavation and backfilling operations and when installing equipment and materials.

1.3.4.2 Protective Installations

Protective installations shall permit operation of existing equipment and facilities while construction work is in progress. Trenches shall be filled or protected (barricaded) at the end of each workday to provide safe nighttime access for emergency maintenance. All protective installations shall be removed after they have served their purpose. Materials furnished by the Contractor to provide protection shall remain the Contractor’s property.

All holes made in or under a fence and/or barricade (permanent and temporary) shall be secured by the Contractor and approved by the COSR prior to the end of each workday or termination of work at the site.

No materials or vehicles are allowed within 3.05 m (10 feet) of security construction fences. This includes temporary fences at the job site and lay-down area.

1.3.4.3 Method of Cable Location

Prior to starting excavation, a plan shall be submitted to the COR for review, giving proposed methods of locating existing buried cable and excavation procedure to minimize risk of damage to the cable(s). The plan shall include methods of identifying subsurface cable installations within the work area and methods of surface marking of cable locations and line of excavation. When locating cable, wires shall not be loosened or removed from the terminals and signals shall not be induced into the control circuit. The site shall remain operational at all times and the methods used for cable location shall not interfere with operation of the station. Excavation will not be allowed until cable location(s) has been marked on the ground and the COR has received a marked print showing the cable location(s) and given approval to begin.

1.3.5 Geologic Investigations

The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the nature of materials to be excavated, the difficulties of making and maintaining required excavations, and performing other work affected by geology and ground water elevations at the work site.

1.3.6 Electric Power for Construction Purposes

Where available, electric power for construction purposes will be provided, at no cost to the Contractor, by Southwestern. This power will typically be one circuit of single phase, 60 Hz, at approximately 120 volts, with 20 Amps capacity. The Contractor shall provide any needed plug, cordage and GFI protection. Contractor’s use, however, shall not interrupt or interfere with service to existing equipment. The Contractor shall immediately notify the COR if the circuit trips due to the Contractors use. The Contractor shall not reset the circuit breaker or replace any fuse without express permission of the COR or designated representative. Repeated circuit trips shall be cause for Southwestern to discontinue service to the Contractor.

Where Southwestern electric power is not available, the Contractor shall furnish power for construction needs by other means and at contractor’s sole cost.

1.3.7 Water for Construction Purposes

Water for construction purposes shall be furnished by the Contractor. Arrangements shall be made for obtaining the water and providing for conveyance of the water to the points of use.

1.3.8 Sanitation Facilities

Chemical toilet facilities, to be set at locations approved by the COR, shall be provided by the Contractor. Contractor personnel shall not use the permanent facilities in the Southwestern stations. The Contractor provided facilities shall also be available for use by Southwestern personnel or representatives.

1.3.9 Storage and Work Facilities

Any required dry storage and work facilities shall be provided by the Contractor.

Southwestern buildings or facilities shall not be used for storage of materials or as a workshop or lunchroom.

1.3.10 Telephone Service

Contractor shall arrange for his own telephone service. Contractor personnel shall not use the telephone in the Southwestern stations.

1.3.11 Field Offices and Sheds

For each construction site, the Contractor shall supply a water-tight construction field office with lighting, electrical outlets, heating, cooling and ventilating equipment. The office shall contain all drawings, submittals, construction plans, etc. necessary for completing the work as specified.

The Contractor shall also provide storage sheds for tools, materials and maintenance. The storage shed shall be water-tight, with heat and ventilation for products requiring controlled conditions with adequate space for storage, and lighting for inspection of stored materials.

1.3.12 Cleaning During Construction

The Contractor shall execute periodic cleaning to keep the work, the site, and adjacent properties free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish, and windblown debris resulting from construction operations.

The Contractor shall also provide on-site containers for the collection of waste materials, debris, and rubbish, periodically removing the waste materials, debris, and rubbish from the site to legal disposal areas away from the site.

1.4 Environmental Quality Protection

1.4.1 Compliance

The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws, orders, and regulations. The Contract clauses prescribe environmental requirements and the sections in this subsection specify further measures to be followed.

The Contractor, in accordance with FAR 52.236-7 “Permits and Responsibilities” and Section H.01 “SWPA-Contractor Environmental, Safety, and Health Requirements”, is responsible for developing and submitting plans, obtaining necessary permits, and implementing the required local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations for protecting the environment.

The Contractor shall submit copies of all documents to the COR for review and approval.

1.4.2 Landscape Preservation

The Contractor shall take all necessary measures to preserve the landscape on or adjacent to the work site in accordance with FAR 52.236-9/Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

1.4.2.1 Construction Roads

Location, alignment, and grade of construction roads shall be subject to COR approval. When no longer required, construction roads shall be restored to their original condition. Surfaces of construction roads shall be scarified to facilitate natural re-vegetation, provide for proper drainage, and prevent erosion.

1.4.2.2 Construction Facilities

Shop, office, and yard areas shall be located and arranged in a manner to preserve trees and vegetation to the maximum practicable extent. On abandonment, storage and construction buildings, including concrete foundations and slabs, shall be removed from the site. The area shall be re-graded as required so that all surfaces drain and are left in a condition that will facilitate natural re-vegetation, provide for proper drainage, and prevent erosion.

1.4.3 Waste Removal

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.236-12/Cleanup, all waste materials shall be removed from the construction site specifically as specified in the sections to follow.

1.4.3.1 Waste Material

Waste materials include refuse, garbage, sanitary waste, industrial wastes, petroleum products, cleared materials, lumber, pipe, electrical cable, and all other excess materials resulting from demolition and construction operations.

1.4.3.2 Artifacts

If, during excavation, the Contractor encounters artifact(s) suspected of being cultural, historic, or archaeological resources, the Contractor shall stop excavation immediately and notify the COR. The CO may direct the Contractor to cease excavation activities indefinitely until the suspected artifact(s) can be evaluated by the Government. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor disturb or remove suspect artifact(s) without written consent from the CO.

1.4.3.3 Disposal of Waste Material

The Contractor shall haul waste material to an approved facility. All metal materials shall be disposed of at a metal recycling facility. The Contractor shall make all arrangements with private properties and local officials to dispose of waste materials.

The Contractor shall provide completed shipping documents, hereinafter referred to as “Bills of Lading”, to the COR for all materials removed from the site. A Bill of Lading must accompany each waste shipment and must include information regarding the quantity and type of waste being removed, the destination and recycling/disposal firm accepting the waste, the waste transporter name, and the date of removal from Southwestern’s site.

1.4.3.4 Disposal of Controlled and Regulated Materials

The Contractor shall dispose of controlled and regulated materials and their containers in accordance with the manufacturer's label instructions and applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall provide proof of disposal in the form satisfactory to the COR.

1.4.3.5 Exposure to Hazardous Materials

If, during the progress of work, the Contractor encounters materials suspected of being in contact with or exposed to hazardous wastes, the Contractor shall immediately stop work in the affected area and notify the COR. Also, if anything, including off-color or suspicious appearing soils, suspected of being in contact with or exposed to hazardous wastes is discovered, the Contractor shall immediately cease all operations in the area and notify the COR. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor disturb or remove suspect materials without written consent from the CO.

1.4.4 Asbestos Investigation & Remediation/Abatement Requirements

The sites have been surveyed for the presence of asbestos containing materials (ACM) and have been found not to contain ACM.

1.4.5 Lead Based Paint Investigations

The sites have been investigated and found to be free of lead-based paint materials.

If handling of lead-based paint materials is required, then the contractor shall comply with all pertinent OSHA precautions and procedures, including:

• Requirement that the Contractor use engineering controls and work practices, where feasible, to reduce worker exposure to a permissible exposure limit (PEL) of NMT 50 micrograms of lead per cubic meter of air, as averaged over an 8-hour period.

• Requirement that employees observe good personal hygiene practices, such as washing hands before eating.

• Requirements that employees be provided with protective clothing and, where necessary, with respiratory protection accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134.

1.5 Superintendent Qualifications and Responsibilities

1.5.1 Responsibilities

The Contractor shall have a superintendent on the work site continuously during hours of work, prior to the arrival of any materials at the job site, and throughout the progress of the work. The superintendent shall be thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the project. The superintendent shall supervise and direct the work efficiently using skill and attention.