Solicitation_140R6021Q0013.pdf

April 2021

Request For Quote Solicitation No. 140R6021Q0013

Joe's Island Lower Yellowstone River Dawson County, Montana

Montana

U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Region Billings, Montana

MT – Lower Yellowstone Fencing Solicitation 140R6021Q0013

Bureau of Reclamation Joe’s Island – Lower Yellowstone River

Dawson, County Montana

FOREWORD

Work to be performed under this purchase order is to be performed at the Bureau of Reclamation’s Joe’s Island Lower Yellowstone River Area, which is located on and adjacent to Joe’s Island on the south side of the Yellowstone River near Intake, Montana. Township 18N, Range 56E, Sections 35 and 36 and Township 17N Range 56E, Sections 1 and 2 Dawson County Montana.

The principal components of work to be performed under these specifications include the following:

A. Prepare the surface by removing trees (only smaller than 1” in diameter), brush, ground surface irregularities, and other obstacles which interfere with proper erection of fence.

B. Furnish and install a new 4 strand barbed wire fence with metal T-Posts and wood posts at predetermined locations.

C. Furnish and install 3 new barbed wire gates at predetermined locations.

D. Furnish and install 1 cattle guard at predetermined location.

POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contact is Contract Specialist Audrey Whetham. All questions and correspondence concerning this solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist e-mail at awhetham@usbr.gov. Phone calls will not be accepted, to ensure all communication will be properly documented for record purposes.

QUOTATION CLOSING DATE

May 4, 2021, at 1600 Mountain Standard Time

METHOD OF SUBMISSION OF QUOTATION:

See Section L of this Solicitation.

TYPE OF PURCHASE ORDER:

This requirement is solicited as a “Request for Quote” (RFQ) using Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12, 13, and 36. Results from this solicitation will be an anticipated award for a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (2014 EDITION):

For information regarding the Bureau of Reclamation’s publication “RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS” (2014 Edition) (http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html), which is applicable to work under this Purchase Order. See Clause “WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND HEALTH.

mailto:awhetham@usbr.gov http://www.usbr.gov/ssle/safety/RSHS/rshs.html)

ORGANIZED SITE VISIT:

A Site Visit may be arranged during normal business hours by contacting Al Steiner at 406-399- 0695. Attendees are to adhere to CDC Guidelines set forth for COVID-19, provide and wear:

safety boots, hard hats, and safety vests as required.

SAM: Effective July 29, 2012, any contractor interested in doing business with the Government must register in the system for award management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract or agreement. SAM is a Federal Government owned and operated FREE website that consolidates the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and the excluded parties’ list system (EPLS). The vendor’s DUNS and Bradstreet number and banking information are required for registration. Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam or by the Federal Service Desk at telephone number 1-866-606-8220.

PAYMENTS: Payment requests for the anticipated contract must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform (IPP) System. The IPP website is https://www.ipp.gov. The contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP production helpdesk via e-mail at ippgroup@bos.frb.org or at telephone number 1-866-973-3131. If the contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Specialist with their proposal.

http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/sam https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION, OFFER and AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1449

SECTION B – PRICE SCHEDULE

B – 1 Price Schedule

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 Submittals 01 35 20 Safety and Health

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 30 Wire Fence 32 31 70 Cattle Guards

SECTION E – INSPECTION OR PERFORMACE

E – 1 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship E – 1 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F – 1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work F – 1 52.236-15 Schedules for Contracts F – 1 52.242-14 Suspension of Work

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G – 1 DOI – AAAP 0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) G – 1 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations G – 2 WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations – Bureau of Reclamation

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H – 1 GP – 1 Schedule of Values H – 1 GP – 7 Site Security

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I – 1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference

I – 2 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor

Information Systems I – 3 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

(Deviation 2019 -01) I – 4 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities I – 4 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 I – 8 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials I – 12 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections I – 12 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) (DEVIATION) I – 12 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference I – 12 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses I – 13 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance I – 13 WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health – Bureau of Reclamation I – 14 WBR 1452.223-82 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from

Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace – Bureau of Reclamation

I – 14 WBR 1452.231-81 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense – Bureau of Reclamation

I – 16 WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation

I – 18 WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation I – 21 WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals – Bureau of Reclamation

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J – 1 List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K – 1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications K – 4 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

SECTION L – INSTURCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L – 1 52.204-7 System for Award Management L – 2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code

Reporting L – 3 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal L – 3 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements – Secondary

Site of the Work

L – 4 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction L – 5 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement – Construction Materials L – 5 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) L – 6 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of the Interior

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M – 1 GP – 4 Basis for Award M – 1 WBR 1452.225-82 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations – Bureau of Reclamation

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

MT – Lower Yellowstone Fence Solicitation 140R6021Q0013

SECTION A – SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD,

STANDARD FORM 1442

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)

0040518569

Bureau of Reclamation

Great Plains Region

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

Bureau of Reclamation

Attn: Audrey Whetham 205 Chamberlain Rd Mills, WY 82601

Audrey Whetham 307-261-5619

104/06/2021

140R6021Q0013

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

Project Title: Montana - Lower Yellowstone Fence

Set-Aside Information: This is 100% set-aside for small business.

North American Industrial Classification Code (NAICS): 238990-All Other Specialty

Trade Contractors.

Product or Service Description (PSC): Z2PC-Alter Unimproved Real Property (Land)

Estimated Magnitude: The magnitude of this project is estimated between $25,000 to

$100,000.

This is a Request for Quote procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 - Simplified

Acquisitions expected to result in a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.

Quotes will be received at the Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Wyoming Area

Office via e-mail to awhetham@usbr.gov.

Taxpayer Identification Number: __________________

Data Universal Numbering System: _________________

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 90 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

(Section F) FAR 52.211-10

________________________ 05/04/2021

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

Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region

Wyoming Area Office PO Box 1630

R66

Mills WY 82644

Darlene Dillon

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

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140R6021Q0013

00010

Commercial and Government Entity Code:

Period of Performance: 05/10/2021 to 09/30/2021

Construct Joe's Island Fence

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1 AU $_____________

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SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

MT - Lower Yellowstone Fencing Solicitation 140R6021Q0013

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Joe’s Island – Lower Yellowstone River Dawson County

Montana

B1. PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Schedule.

(b) All offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) The quantities in the schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only, and except as provided in the purchase order clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns.

(d) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number.

CLIN Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

1 Furnish and Install 4 Strand Barbed Wire Fence

15,000 LF $ $

2 Furnish and Install Cattle Guard

1 AU $ $

TOTAL FOR SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SCHEDULE

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SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

LOWER YELLOWSTONE – JOE’S ISLAND FENCING PROJECT

GLENDIVE, MONTANA

1.0 BACKGROUND

Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) owns land on Joe’s Island in Montana for the purpose of the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project. This project provides irrigation water to support approximately 54,000 acres of land located on the west side of the Yellowstone River. Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) are joint lead agencies on a fish passage project designed for the endangered pallid sturgeon. This project includes the replacement of a weir in the Yellowstone River and the fish bypass channel that runs through Joe’s Island, providing safe passage to pallid sturgeon. To protect the channel from free range cattle that graze the area, Reclamation is proposing to build a barbed wire fence. The cattle have a negative impact on the bypass channel, side slopes and the new seeding required to restore the land to the same condition prior to the construction of the channel.

2.0 SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, etc., required to perform work as specified. The work shall include the following:

1. Prepare the surface by removing trees (only smaller than 1” in diameter), brush, ground surface irregularities, and other obstacles which interfere with proper erection of fence.

2. Furnish and install a new 4 strand barbed wire fence with metal T-posts and wood posts at locations shown on drawings D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, and D-5,

3. Furnish and install 3 new barbed wire gates at the locations shown on drawings D-2, D-4 and D-5,

4. Furnish and install 1 cattle guard as shown on drawing D-3

The Government strongly urges interested offerors to review the drawings and inspect the site to verify site conditions and satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of performance. In no event shall a failure to inspect the site conditions constitute grounds for a claim after award.

Site inspections shall be arranged with Al Steiner by calling 406-399-0695.

Reclamation will coordinate site visits Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., holiday’s excluded. Offers shall arrange a site visit no later than 5 working days prior to the date quotes are due.

3.0 OBJECTIVES

The construction of the fence is needed to keep cattle from disturbing the completed portions of the project on Reclamation land. The installation of the cattle guard will keep cattle out of the site while allowing vehicle access to the area. The three barbwire gates are needed to allow vehicle access to different portions of the island.

The gate shown on drawing D-2 is needed for access to the filled waste channel. The gate on drawing D-4 is needed for construction contractors to access an existing stockpile of material. Drawing D-5 shows a gate that will be located on an existing dirt road. This will provide continuity with the existing road and give access to the general public.

Prior to installation of the fence and its components, the proposed path of the fence should be cleared of any obstructions that interfere with proper fence erection. See Attachment 1, Section 3.01 A and B for proper surface preparation. This activity will provide a clear path for the fence to be installed. Trees with a trunk diameter greater than 1-inch shall not be removed and the fence path can be modified to avoid them..

4.0 TASKS

The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, etc., required for the following work.

4.1. Installation of New Barbed Wire Fence

Construct approximately 15,000 linear feet of 4 strand barb wire fence including three

(3) 4 strand barbed wire farm entrance gates (Type G-2). Installation of fence and required components shall adhere to the attached drawings (D-1 – D-5), details (D-6 – D-13), and the attached specification section 32 31 30 – Wire Fence. The fence shall be built to the Montana Department of Transportation standard drawings (D-6 – D13).

The contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all associated garbage from the project at the Glendive Landfill, located at 801 E Brennan St, Glendive, MT 59330

4.2. Installation of New Cattle Guard

Contractor shall furnish and install a new cattle guard at the location identified on the attached drawing D-3 Installation includes excavation for placing the cattle guards, installing precast concrete foundations(Attachment 2), placing and compacting backfill around cattle guard; paint, and as required: fastening adjacent fence lines to cattle guard.

5.0 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall commence, execute, and complete work as specified in Section

8.0 of this Statement of Work and in Clause 52.211-10 included in Section F of this solicitation.

The contractor shall recognize the timely and accurate performance of these services is a vital and mandatory requirement of the resultant purchase order. The contractor shall furnish all items required to successfully complete the tasks identified in the purchase order.

6.0 SUBMITTALS

Submittals from the contractor are required during the term of the purchase order to ensure quality and safe work under the purchase order. Required submittals are as follows:

RSN Clause Or

Section Title Submittals Required Due date or delivery time

Responsible Code

No. of sets to be sent to: **

CO COR

1 Alternative

Payment Protections 52.228-13

Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit or Tripartite Escrow Agreement

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1 electronic

2 Insurance Work on Government Installation 1452.228-70

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

2) Current certification of insurance for each subcontractor

Before commencing onsite work

1 electronic

3 Liability Insurance 1452.228-70

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

Prior to commencement of work under the contract

CO 1 electronic

4 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26

Information required by Executive Order 112246

(SF-100)

Within 30 days following award

CO 1 electronic

5 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-10

Certification that executive compensation and subcontract awards were reported

Within 10 days of each report being submitted

CO 1 electronic

6 Site Security GP-7 and WBR 1452.237-80

List of contractor and subcontractor employees

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 1 electronic 1 electronic

7 Site Security GP-7 and WBR 1452.237-80

List of vehicles and equipment to be brought onsite

At least 10 days prior to arriving at worksite

COR 1 electronic 1 electronic

8 Labor Standards Data 52.222-11

1) List of Subcontractors

2) Statement and acknowledgement form (SF – 1413) for each subcontract

Within 14 calendar days after award

9 Payrolls 52.222-8

Copies of all Payrolls Weekly for each week of contract performance

COR 1 electronic encrypted

1 electronic encrypted

10 Schedules for Construction Contracts 52.236-15

Practicable schedule Within 5 days after work commences on the contract or another period of time as determined by the Contracting Officer

COR 1 electronic

Division 01 11 01 35 20

Safety and Health Safety Program Submitted and accepted before commencing onsite work. See Section 2 of RSHS

COR 1 electronic 1 electronic

12 01 35 20 Safety and Health

Monthly Accident Summary Report

First day of each month. See paragraph 3.8 of

RSHS

COR

13 01 35 20 Safety and Health

Other Training Certificates At least 21 days before commencing onsite work

COR 1 electronic 1 electronic

Division 32 14 32 31 30

Wire Fence Manufacture’s product information

Within 5 calendar days after award

COR 1 electronic

15 32 31 70 Cattle Guards

Manufacture’s product information

Within 5 calendar days after award

COR 1 electronic

7.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The project is located on and adjacent to Joe’s Island on the south side of the Yellowstone River near Intake, Montana. Township 18N, Range 56E, Sections 35 and 36 and Township 17N Range 56E, Sections 1 and 2 Dawson County Montana

8.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall perform and complete all work within 90 calendar days after award of the contract and no later than September 30, 2021.

Submittals 01 33 00-1

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-12 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-14 United States National CAD Standards, Version 6

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

B. Required Submittal Number (RSN): Identifies items to be submitted together as a complete submittal.

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. In case of conflict between requirements of this section and requirements included elsewhere in these specifications, requirements included elsewhere take precedence.

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

2. Label with contract number and title, and RSN.

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

4. Provide a unique transmittal number for each submittal.

C. Product Data:

1. Mark manufacturer's data for commercial products or equipment, such as catalog cut sheets.

a. Identify manufacturer's name, type, model, size, and characteristics.

b. Illustrate that product or equipment meets requirements of specifications.

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will photocopy (no highlighter).

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d. Strike through items that do not apply.

D. Certifications:

1. Certifications by a registered professional: Signed and sealed by registered professional.

2. Manufacturer’s certifications: Signed by authorized representative of manufacturer.

1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submit only checked submittals. Submittals without evidence of Contractor's approval will be returned for resubmission.

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals Required” column in Section 6.0 Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent to:” columns in Section 6.0 Submittals.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

2. RSN for each attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Number of sets for each RSN.

5. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 14 days after receiving comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

F. More than 1 RSN may be submitted under a transmittal letter, provided responsible code is same.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 14 days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when complete sets of materials required for a particular RSN are received and extends through return mailing postmark date.

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B. Time in Excess of Specified:

1. CO may extend contract completion date to allow additional time for completing work affected by excess review time.

a. Time extension will be to extent that excess review time caused delay to contract completion date.

b. Time extension will not exceed time used in excess of specified number of days for review of submittals or resubmittals.

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of 2 or more separate submittals or resubmittals will be counted only once in extending contract completion date.

2. No time extension will be allowed if Contractor fails to make complete action submittals in sequence and within time periods specified.

3. Adjustment for delay will be made only to extent that:

a. Approval was required under contract, and.

b. Requests for approval were properly and timely submitted and were approved.

4. Adjustment will be subject to terms of paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work; however, no such delay shall be deemed to be a “suspension order” as the term is used in that clause.

C. Return of Submittals:

1. Action Submittals: One set of submittals required for action will be returned either approved, approved with comments, or not approved.

a. Revise and resubmit submittals not approved.

b. Do not change designs without approval of CO after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

2. Informational Submittals: Government will acknowledge Informational submittals.

a. Informational submittals will not be returned when they satisfy contract requirements.

b. Informational submittals that do not satisfy contract requirements may be returned for resubmittal or additional information may be requested.

1.07 TRANSMITTAL

A. Addresses for codes listed in Section 6.0 Submittals:

1. Contracting Officer (CO):

2. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

a. Morgan Kimmet - MKimmet@usbr.gov mailto:MKimmet@usbr.gov

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B. Send original transmittal email to office listed in “Responsible Code” column in Section 6.0 Submittals.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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Safety and Health

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SECTION 01 35 20

SAFETY AND HEALTH

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in the prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards including revisions posted at https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

B. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1. 29 CFR Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

2. 29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

3. Available at: www.osha.gov/.

C. Applicable State Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 01 35 20-1, Safety Program:

1. Written Safety Program in accordance with RSHS.

2. Cover aspects of on site and applicable off site operations and activities associated with this contract.

3. Safety Program will not be accepted for review unless it addresses, in order, lettered and numbered per Appendix B, a narrative for each applicable item in the outline.

For items in the outline that do not apply to this contract write “Not applicable to Contract” next to the number/letter.

4. A generic company safety program is not acceptable. Safety Program must be site specific for this contract.

5. No on-site work, including mobilization will be allowed until the Safety Program has been be submitted and accepted.

https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

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C. RSN 01 35 20-2, Job Hazard Analysis List:

1. Provide a list of JHA’s that shall be submitted throughout the project.

D. RSN 01 35 20-3, Monthly Accident Summary Report:

1. In accordance with RSHS.

1.04 TRAINING DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS

A. Contractor shall provide all training as required by federal, state, and local regulations in advance of any work activity that requires it. Training needs for site specific hazards shall be identified in the Written Safety Program.

1. Training records, certifications and medical evaluations shall be maintained on-site and made available to On-Site Government Representative upon request.

2. In no case shall an employee perform work until all required training is complete.

B. All training shall be conducted and dated within the last twelve months of this submittal.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 1 EXECUTION

1.01 SAFETY PROGRAM

A. In addition to the requirements of RSHS Appendix B, the Written Safety Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following program elements related to completion of work required under these specifications:

1. Job Hazard Analysis (JHA):

a. List of proposed JHA’s in the Safety Program for each anticipated work task.

b. Detailed JHA’s shall be completed on-site prior to starting each work task.

Work will not begin on the phase of the work until a JHA is acceptable to the Onsite Government Representative.

c. Activities involving hazardous materials shall have the appropriate Safety Data Sheet(s) attached to the JHA.

d. For each operation requiring the use of heavy equipment, in addition to the use of backup alarms and high visibility vests, include in the JHA, specific steps to ensure the protection of onsite personnel (internal traffic control) from the hazards of being struck by or caught between moving equipment

01 35 20-3 while working around such equipment. Provide all appropriate safety barricades, signs, and warnings.

2. Emergency Action Plan:

a. Detail coordination plan for outside emergency services including response time and a site visit where a rescue requires special capabilities or equipment.

b. This plan shall address detailed emergency contacts and procedures to be used during an on-site emergency.

3. Electrical Safety:

a. Include safe work procedures at the site, electrically qualified persons, grounding techniques, use of mobile generators, construction lighting, power tool safety, and use of personal protective equipment.

4. Respiratory Protection:

a. Identify respirator users, tasks and operations with recognized respiratory hazards.

b. The plan shall address exposure to respirable silica associated with concrete work.

5. Hearing Conservation:

a. Include a task and site-specific hearing conservation plan.

6. Crane, Hoisting and Rigging Safety:

a. Include operator and rigging safety, materials handling, signaling and communication procedures.

b. All operators shall be qualified through formal training, testing, and demonstrated proficiency. Riggers and Signalpersons shall be qualified in accordance with OSHA 1926 Subpart CC.

c. Compliance and record of verified load testing for cranes in accordance with RSHS Appendix F prior to use of cranes.

7. Personal Protective Equipment, (PPE):

a. Include a detailed plan for each task that specifies which personal protective equipment shall be used for all construction activities.

b. The employer shall ensure that the PPE is verified by the manufacturer for the intended use and protection.

8. Hazard Communication:

a. Include a written Hazard Communication Plan.

b. The safety and health practices, procedures, and protective equipment used for new and existing products shall be based upon the health hazards identified in the SDS.

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1.02 SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE

A. Contractor shall comply with RSHS, OSHA, local safety programs, and any other referenced safety and health standards. Work shall be performed in accordance with the specific safety program elements and referenced standards.

1. One hard copy of RSHS will be provided at no charge for use in connection with the specifications.

2. Construction Safety and Health Standards promulgated by the Secretary of Labor may be obtained from any regional or area office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that Subcontractors comply with the requirements set forth in this specification, written programs, the regulatory standards and the industry standards incorporated by reference in the RSHS and OSHA standards.

C. Provide and maintain a work environment and procedures that:

1. Safeguard the public and Government's personnel, and Contractor employees exposed to Contractor operations and activities.

2. Avoid interruptions of site operations and delays in project completion dates.

3. Control costs in contract performance.

D. Minimum work crew shall consist of no less than two (2) people.

E. Correct any and all safety and health violations identified.

F. When the Contractor fails or refuses to correct a compliance directive, the CO may issue an order to stop all or part of the work.

1. When satisfactory corrective action is taken, an order to resume work will be issued.

2. The Contractor shall not be entitled to extension of time or to claim for damage or to additional compensation by reason of either the directive or stop order.

3. Failure of the CO to order discontinuance of the Contractor’s operations shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for the safety of personnel and property.

G. Maintain accurate record of and report to the CO the following occurrences during performance of this contract:

1. Death.

2. Occupational disease.

3. Traumatic injury to employees or the public.

4. Property damage in excess of $2,500.

H. The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this section are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

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1. In the event there is a conflict between requirements contained in RSHS, specification paragraphs, Contractor’s approved Safety Program, referenced safety and health codes, and standards, or the U.S. Department of Labor Construction Safety and Health Standards, promulgated under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327 et seq.), as amended, the more stringent requirement shall prevail.

I. Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and warnings.

J. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing medical and emergency assistance in a timely manner consistent with recognized emergency protocols.

1. In instances where local emergency responders are not readily available, the responsibility to provide emergency services shall default back to the Contractor.

1.03 PANDEMIC:

A. Concept of Operations.

1. Plans should consider and address the level(s) of risk associated with various worksites and job tasks workers perform at those sites.

2. Elements of the plan are activated in stages based on the location, duration, and severity of the pandemic.

3. Develop a contingency plan of Mission Essential Functions, Essential Supporting

Activities, that must continue or be augmented in the event of an outbreak.

B. Strategies.

1. Implement guidance from federal, state, local, tribal, and/or territorial health agencies, and consider how to incorporate those recommendations and resources into workplace-specific plans.

2. Identify and prioritize the role of each organizational element and associated functions or operations in terms of “essential” and “non-essential,” in the event a severe pandemic preempts the ability to sustain normal operations.

a. Under these conditions, non-essential operations should be suspended, and the focus shifted to the conduct of essential operations with the available workforce.

3. Develop mechanisms for 1) tracking the cause of employee absences and 2) tracing the workplace contacts of employees with confirmed cases.

4. Develop and implement tracking and screening of all workers for symptoms.

Follow CDC guidance.

C. Preventive Measures.

1. Promote frequent and thorough hand washing, including by providing workers, customers, and worksite visitors with a place to wash their hands. If soap and

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2. Schedule and maintain regular housekeeping practices, including routine cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces, equipment, and other elements of the work environment.

3. Develop a list of employees performing high and medium exposure risk occupations that might be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or prioritization to receive medical countermeasures/anti-virals (e.g. anti-viral medication).

4. Develop strategies to implement “social distancing” (i.e., no face-to-face interpersonal contact) in the workplace.

5. Develop flexible pandemic flu attendance and sick-leave policies. Encourage workers to stay home if they are sick.

6. Design flexible working hours or possible staggered shift schedule.

D. Prompt Identification and Isolation of Sick People.

1. Implement training to inform and encourage employees to self-monitor for signs and symptoms if they suspect possible exposure.

2. Develop policies and procedures for employees to report when they are sick or experiencing symptoms.

3. Develop policies and procedures for immediately isolating people who have signs and/or symptoms, and train workers to implement them.

E. Return to work.

1. All employees infected shall provide documentation of medical clearance or show clearance of symptoms plus waiting period for COR approval.

2. Follow CDC guidelines.

F. Hierarchy of Controls.

1. Develop controls that are equivalent to the level of exposure risk occupation (Low, Medium, High)

a. Engineering Controls (barriers, ventilation, etc.)

b. Administrative Controls (Social distancing, scheduling)

c. Personal Protective Equipment (respirators, gloves, etc.)

1.04 MEETINGS

A. Contractor Safety Program Review

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1. Following acceptance of the Safety Program and before mobilization the Contractors principal on-site representative, general superintendent, and safety professional shall meet with the Government to review the Program in detail.

a. Include subcontractor management representatives as necessary.

B. Joint Safety Policy Meeting

1. The Contractor's principal onsite representative, the COR and designated members of respective staffs shall participate in scheduled monthly joint policy safety meetings. These meetings shall review the effectiveness of the contractor's safety effort, resolve health and safety problems relating to current operations, and provide a forum for planning safe future activities.

a. Contractor and Government shall jointly develop a standing agenda for the meeting.

b. The Contractor shall prepare and maintain meeting minutes.

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SECTION 32 31 30

WIRE FENCE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Barbed Wire Fence:

1. Measurement: Length along fence including wire fence gates.

a. Approximately 15,000 Linear Feet

2. Payment: Linear foot price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Includes cost of furnishing materials, erecting wire fence gates; digging and backfilling postholes; making fence connections; and other work required for complete erection of fence.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM A121-07 Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Barbed Wire

2. ASTM A641/A641M-03 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire

B. American Wood Protection Association (AWPA):

1. AWPA U1-08 Use Category System: User Specifications for

Treated Wood

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Metal Posts and Braces:

1. Line posts:

a. ASTM A702 galvanized line posts.

b. Minimum weight: 1.33 pounds per linear foot.

c. Do not mix shapes.

B. Wood Posts and Braces:

1. Minimum sizes: Shown on drawings.

2. Round:

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a. Preservative treatment: AWPA U-1, Use Category 4, Commodity Specification B.

b. Allowable preservatives:

1) Oil-borne preservatives:

a) Copper naphthenate (CuN).

2) Water-borne preservatives:

a) Ammoniacal copper zinc arsenate (ACZA).

b) Chromated copper arsenate (CCA).

3. Round or sawn western cedar or redwood:

a. Preservative treatment not required.

C. Steel barbed wire: ASTM A121

1. Coating: Type Z, Class 3.

2. Design Number: 12-2-4-14R.

D. Tension wire for end panels, corner panels, and braces: ASTM A641

1. Gage: 9.

2. Coating: Class 3.

E. Gate latch: Ranchers’ Buddy gate latch, as manufactured by Modern Farm, 1825 Big Horn Ave., Cody WY 82414, or equal with the following essential characteristics:

1. Metal adjustable gate latch for wire gates.

2. Lever handle for tightening gate.

3. Base secured to end post with lag screws.

F. Nails and Staples:

1. Nails: bright round nails.

2. Staples:

a. Galvanized wire staples.

b. Gauge: No. 9.

c. Minimum length: 1-1/4 inches for red oak and 1-1/2 inches for all other species.

d. Shape: Either U-shaped, or L-shaped with ringed shank.

G. Stays: No. 9 gauge, galvanized wire stays.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Fence preparation consists of removal of vegetative and ground surface obstacles prior to actual fence installation. For fence preparation, clear only those portions of brush, shrubs and vegetation interfering with the fence installation. Cut off, trim or mow interfering vegetation without exposing bare soil in, or adjacent to, streams, stream banks, natural drainages or wetlands. Trees with a trunk diameter greater than 1-inch shall not be removed. If they appear in the fence alignment, contact COR prior to removal. Needed adjustments to the fence path are permitted within 20 Linear Feet of the planned drawings with government approval. Avoid or minimize injury or damage to remaining vegetation.

Do not grub, excavate, grade, or disturb the soil surface, unless in direct conflict with fence wire.

B. Dispose of removed material in the designated Waste Channel Fill as shown on drawing D-

1. The specific location in the Waste Channel Fill shall be identified by the onsite inspector. If work on the Waste Channel has concluded prior to award of this project, an approved location shall be provided by the Bureau of Reclamation. This location will be within 1000 LF of the fence line in an open area on Joe’s Island.

3.02 ERECTION

A. Erect barbed wire fence at locations shown on drawings.

B. Maximum spacing between line posts is 16.5 feet.

C. Fence Panel

1. Install single or double panels as shown on detailed drawings for pulling, stretching, changes in alignment (horizontal and vertical) and corners.

D. Excavate, backfill, and compact backfill for posts.

1. Set plumb in postholes to depths shown on drawings and in accurate alignment.

2. Backfill postholes in layers of not more than 8 inches and tamp each layer.

E. Changes in alignment:

1. Angle of deflection 30 degrees or more: Install corner posts and bracing at deflection points.

2. Angle of deflection less than 30 degrees: Install bracing where shown on drawings.

3. Curves: Install brace posts within rights-of-way perpendicular to fence as shown on drawings.

F. Wire and woven wire:

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1. Draw tight and fasten securely to each post. Drive staples diagonally to grain of timber posts in a manner to hold wire securely without causing bends or nicks in wire.

2. Wire stays: Place as shown on drawings.

3. Wire placement:

a. Tangents: Place wire on sides of posts away from structure.

b. Curves: Place wire on sides of posts away from center of curve.

c. The fencing wire shall be placed on the livestock side of line posts and on the outside of corners and posts in bends and braces in bends.

4. Grade changes where wire tension tends to pull posts from ground, includes stream channels:

a. Anchor fencing at critical point with double strand of No. 8 gauge wire connecting each horizontal line of fence wire to a concrete deadman.

b. Concrete deadman: Weighing not less than 100 pounds and buried with 2 feet minimum cover.

G. Connection to existing cross fences:

1. Place corner panel at junction.

2. Fasten wire in both fences to corner post.

H. Wire Gates:

1. Construct of strands of barbed wire as used in adjacent fence.

2. Stretch gate wire between gate post and wood gate stay and securely staple strands of barbed wire around gate stay.

3. Attach wire stays to gate wire at third points.

4. Support wood gate stay at bottom with wire loops attached to gateposts.

5. Support wood gate stay at top with gate closer as shown on drawing.

PART 4 INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

4.01 INSPECTION

A. Compliance Inspection

1. The Contracting Officer or Inspector will, by formal inspection, determine if the specified progress or methods of work are being carried out. Failure to comply with specified work standards may be cause for termination of the Contractors right to proceed.

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B. Inspection of Work

1. Periodic inspection of work shall be made by the Bureau of Reclamation to ensure compliance with contract specifications. Periodic field inspections will be made by the COR or the COR's designated representative. Work not completed to contract specifications shall be reworked without additional compensation to the Contractor.

4.02 ACCEPTANCE

A. Determination of Acceptable Work

1. Inspection as stated above shall be performed by the COR for evaluation of contract specification compliance. The Contractor will be notified in writing the fence items not meeting contract specifications. Portions of fence which do not meet contract specification will be reconstructed by the Contractor and the identified items will be brought up to the required standard before the fence will be considered acceptable.

B. Unacceptable Work

1. If any portion of the project that is found to be unacceptable, the Contractor shall reconstruct the unacceptable portion to comply with the specifications. Upon completion of the reconstructed portion of the project, the COR will re-inspect to determine compliance.

C. Final Cleanup

1. Before final acceptance, all areas occupied by the Contractor in connection with the work shall be cleaned of all Contractor's rubbish, excess materials, temporary structures, and equipment, and all parts of the work area shall be left in a neat and presentable condition

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SECTION 32 31 70

CATTLE GUARDS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cattle Guards:

1. Measurement: 1 cattle guard (24 LF Total Span, 2 @ 12 LF each)

2. Payment: Cattle guard price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Includes cost of excavation for placing the cattle guard; furnishing materials for cattle guard; installing precast concrete foundations, placing and compacting backfill around cattle guard; paint and painting of exposed metalwork; and, where required, fastening adjacent fence lines to cattle guard.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

1. AASHTO M 01-96 Highway Bridges

B. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM A36/A36M-08 Carbon Structural Steel

2. ASTM A307-07b Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60,000 PSI

Tensile Strength

3. ASTM A572/A572M-07 High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-

Vanadium Structural Steel

4. ASTM C94/C94M-09 Ready-Mixed Concrete

5. ASTM C150-07 Portland Cement

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Design cattle guard structure to provide for passage of vehicular traffic through fence lines and through which livestock cannot pass.

B. Clear travel roadway width for vehicular treads: Not less than 24 feet.

C. Length along line of traffic: Not less than 8 feet.

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D. Deck over which vehicles pass on one lane: U-80 loading, with 20-percent impact and stresses in accordance with AASHTO M 01.

E. Design other portions of cattle guards to be capable of withstanding stresses under normal operational use.

F. Cattle guard foundations: Precast concrete.

G. Grill units: Steel members either welded, bolted, or riveted together to form a rigid deck.

H. Sloping end-barrier wings are required.

1. Side slopes of end-barrier wings:

a. Adequate truck body clearance

b. At least 4 feet in height.

I. Provide suitable cleanouts.

J. Whenever feasible, provide method of draining cattle guard through end of concrete foundation.

2.02 MATERIALS

A. Structural steel: ASTM A36

B. Cross bar members: ASTM A572

C. Fasteners:

1. Bolts and Nuts: ASTM A307, grade A.

2. Cut Washers: United States Standard sizes.

D. Precast Concrete Base:

1. Precast concrete to meet U-80 Loading

E. Paint: Pre-coated and yellow in color.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CONSTRUCTION

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