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SPECIFICATIONS U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation Missouri Basin Region Billings, Montana March 2021

Canyon Ferry Powerplant – 115kv Switchyard Equipment Replacement

Helena-Great Falls Division Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project, Montana

Solicitation No. 140R6021R0013

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Foreword - 1

CANYON FERRY POWERPLANT

115kV SWITCHYARD EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI BASIN PROJECT, MONTANA

FOREWORD

Work is located at Canyon Ferry Powerplant approximately 17 miles east of Helena, Montana in Lewis and Clark County.

PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Removing and replacing 115 kV switchyard equipment:

1. Ten disconnect switches.

2. Two ground switches.

B. Install Government furnished 115 kV switchyard equipment:

1. Five circuit breakers.

C. Removing and disposing of 115kV switchyard equipment:

1. Five oil filled circuit breakers.

2. Four oil filled current transformers.

D. Furnishing and installing structural steel and metal fabrications for raising equipment:

1. Ten disconnect switches.

2. Two ground switches.

3. Six existing potential transformers.

4. Six existing surge arresters.

E. Field testing of installed equipment.

POINT OF CONTACT:

The point of contact is Contracting Officer Darlene Dillon. All questions and inquiries concerning this solicitation shall be directed to her via email at ddillon@usbr.gov. To ensure all communication is properly documented for record keeping purposes, phone calls will not be accepted.

PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE:

See Section “A”: “SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442” immediately following the “TABLE OF CONTENTS.”

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

This requirement is solicited as a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) using the Federal Acquisition

Regulation Part 15, Contract by Negotiation Procedures. Results from this solicitation will be an anticipated award of a Firm Fixed Price Contract.

COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS:

This acquisition is set-aside as Total Small Business, with NAICS 237130 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction and having a business size standard of $39.5 million.

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 contract. See Clause “WBR 1452.223-81

SAFETY AND HEALTH.

PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

See Section L, 52.236-27 ALT I.

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.

Foreword - 2

Canyon Ferry Powerplant 115kV Switchyard Equipment Replacement Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project, Montana

Table of Contents 00 01 10 - 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, STANDARD FORM 1442

SECTION B PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 10 Use of Site 01 14 12 Work Restrictions 01 14 30 Interruption of Service 01 31 19 Project Management and Coordination 01 32 10 Construction Program 01 33 00 Submittals 01 33 26 Electrical Drawings and Data 01 35 10 Safety Data Sheets 01 35 20 Safety and Health 01 35 30 Contractor’s Onsite Safety Personnel 01 42 10 Reference Standards 01 46 00 Quality Procedures 01 51 00 Temporary Utilities 01 55 00 Vehicular Access and Parking 01 57 20 Environmental Controls 01 57 30 Water Pollution Control 01 60 00 Product Requirements 01 64 40 Government-Furnished Products 01 74 00 Cleaning and Waste Management 01 78 30 Project Record Documents

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 80 10 General Requirements for Hazardous Materials 02 82 20 Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials 02 83 35 Removal and Disposal of Coatings and Equipment with Coatings Containing

Regulated Metals 02 87 20 Removal and Disposal of Oil Containing PCBs

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

Table of Contents

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03 62 20 Nonshrink Grout for Equipment and Metalwork

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 10 Structural Steel 05 50 10 Switch Operating Platforms 05 50 70 Switchyard Steel Structures

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 02 Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 26 05 04 Electrical Demolition and Removal 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables 26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes 26 05 80 Equipment Wiring Checkout and Operational Tests

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 72 25 Strain and Jumper Buses 33 72 38 Terminal Boxes 33 75 10 High Voltage Circuit Breakers 33 75 40 High Voltage Air Switches

DIVISION 51 - INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO OFFERORS

51 00 00 Information Available to Offerors 51 00 10 Hazardous Materials Test Results 51 00 20 Breaker Oil Test Results 51 00 50 Electronic Media Release

DIVISION 52 - DRAWINGS

52 00 00 Drawings

SECTION D – NOT USED

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction .................................................................. E-1

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work ................... F-1 F.2 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages – Construction ................................................... F-1 F.3 52.211-13 Time Extensions ................................................................................. F-1

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F.4 52.242-14 Suspension of Work …………………………………………………F-1

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations................................................................ G-1 G.2 WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer’s Representative’s Authorities and Limitations . G-2 G.3 DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) ................................................................... G-3 G.4 DOI-AAP 0050 Notice to Contractors – Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System ................................................................................ G-4

SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 MB-1 Schedule of Values ............................................................................. H-1 H.2 MB-2 Payment for Technical Data .............................................................. H-1 H.3 MB-7 Site Security ........................................................................................ H-1 H.4 MB-12 Unilateral Modification-Forward Pricing Rate Agreement ................ H-2

PART II-CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (See Table) ................................. I-1 I.2 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems ...... I-4 I.3 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format ............................... I-5 I.4 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Deviation 2019-01) ....... I-6 I.5 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Deviation 2019-01) ......................... I-6 I.6 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Opportunity for Construction.............................................................. I-7 I-7 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items ................................................................................ I-9 I.8 52.225-9 Buy American–Construction Materials .............................................. I-9 I.9 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials ....... I-13 I.10 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security ................................................................... I-14 I.11 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction ................................. I-14 I.12 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts ........................ I-15 I.13 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts ...................................... I-18 I.14 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions .................................................................... I-27 I.15 52.236-13 Accident Prevention Alternate I ......................................................... I-27 I.16 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services ............................................. I-28 I.17 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction Alternate II ................ I-29 I.18 52.243-4 Changes............................................................................................... I-30 I.19 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction ................................................................... I-31 I.20 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses ....................................................... I-32 I.21 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements--Department of the Interior .................. I-32 I.22 1452.204-70 Release of Claims--Department of the Interior ................................... I-33 I.23 WBR 1452.209-82 Prohibition on release of Claims Information – Bureau of

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Reclamation ........................................................................................ I-33 I.24 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of Interior ...................... I-33 I.25 WBR 1452.223-80 Asbestos-Free Warranty ..................................................................... I-33 I.26 WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health -- Bureau of Reclamation ...................................... I-34 I.27 WBR 1452.223-82 Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace – Bureau of Reclamation ........................................................................................ I-34 I.28 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of the Interior ................................ I-35 I.29 WBR 1452.228-84 Certification of Representatives for Corporate Sureties – Bureau of Reclamation ....................................................................... I-35 I.30 WBR 1452.231-81 Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense – Bureau of Reclamation ....................................................................... I-36 I.31 WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Alt III Work – Alternate I .............................................................................. I-38

I.32 WBR 1452.232-82 Other Invoice Requirements ............................................................... I-40 I.33 WBR 1452.232-83 Payment for Technical Data ............................................................... I-40 I.34 WBR 1452.232-83 Reclamation Invoicing Submission Requirements ............................. I-40 I.35 WBR 1452.233-81 Claims Accounting – Bureau of Reclamation .................................... I-41 I.36 WBR 1452.236-8 Other Contracts (Deviation)................................................................ I-41 I.37 WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation ............ I-41 I.38 WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements Bureau of Reclamation ................................. I-43 I.39 WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals - Bureau of Reclamation ............................... I-56

ALT III

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0001 Department of Labor General Decision: MT20210075

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0002 Reference List

ATTACHMENT NUMBER 0003 Standard Form 24 - Bid Bond

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications ........................................ K-1 K.2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment ........................................ K-5 K.3 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters .................................. K-8 K.4 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification ...... K-9 K.5 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.. K-11 K.6 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction ............................................ K-11

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SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 52.204-7 System for Award Management ......................................................... L-1 L.2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting ........................ L-2 L.3 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal ........................................................... L-4 L.4 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 ........................................................ L-4 L.5 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) .................................. L-4 L.6 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal ......................................................................... L-5 L.7 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language .................................. L-6 L.8 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency .............................................. L-6 L.9 52.215-1 Instructions of Offerors—Competitive Acquisition ........................... L-6 L.10 52.216-1 Type of Contract ................................................................................. L-10 L.11 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work ................................................................................................... L-11 L.12 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee ..................................................................................... L-11 L.13 52.233-2 Service of Protest—Department of the Interior (July 1996) (Deviation) ....................................................................... L-12 L.14 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) – Alternate I ................................................ L-12 L.15 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference ............................. L-13 L.16 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions .................................................. L-13 L.17 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the Interior ...................................................................................... L-13 L.18 WBR1452.215-80 Source Selection Evaluation Procedures ............................................ L-15 L.19 WBR 1452.215-81 Proposal Instructions .......................................................................... L-15 L.20 WBR 1452.233-82 Notice of Proposed Partnering—Bureau of Reclamation ................... L-21 L.21 WBR 1452.236-85 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line Item ............................................................................................. L-21

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 WBR 1452.215-82 Evaluation Factors for Award—Quality Predominance ..................... M-1 M.2 WBR 1452.225-82 Notice of World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement Evaluations—Bureau of Reclamation ........ M-3

END OF CONTENTS

PART I

THE SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

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)

0040476671

R60

7. ISSUED BY

Bureau of Reclamation

Missouri Basin Regional Office PO Box 36900 Billings MT 59107

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

DOI/Bureau of Reclamation 2021 4th Ave North Billings, MT 59101 (Note: Proposal Enclosed) Attn: Darlene Dillon, Contracting Officer

Darlene Dillon 406-247-4037

1x 04/10/2021

140R6021R0013

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

Canyon Ferry Powerplant, 115kV Switchyard Equipment Replacement, Helena-Great Falls Division, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Project, Montana

The estimated price range is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)code is 237130 Power and

Communication Line and Related Structure Construction with a Business Size Standard of $39.5 million.

The set-aside is Total Small Business.

Taxpayer Identification Number ________________________________

Data Universal Identification Number (DUN)_____________________

Commercial and Government Entity Code _________________________

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.)

10 365 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

F.1

05/21/2021

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x

______1_______ 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

Invoice Processing Platform System US Department of the Treasury http://www.ipp.gov

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

Regional Office PO Box 36900

R60

Billings MT 59107

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

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

140R6021R0013

00010

SECTION B Supplies or Services and Prices FOB: Destination

Canyon Ferry Powerplant Switchyard Rehab

(In accordance with the Specifications, Price Schedule CLINS 1 through 12).

See following continuation pages.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

1 AU $_________ $_________________

SECTION B

PRICE SCHEDULE

Price Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

CANYON FERRY POWERPLANT

115kV SWITCHYARD EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

PICK-SLOAN MISSOURI BASIN PROJECT, MONTANA

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

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

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

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only.

Except as provided in the contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against the Government for overruns or underruns. The contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity does not apply to lump sum items.

(d) See the contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1.

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line Item Number

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

1 WBR

1452.232

-81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

2 01 33 26 Electrical Drawings and Data

For the lump sum of $

3 05 12 10 Structural Steel For the lump sum of $

B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

4 05 50 10 Switch Operating Platforms for Switchyard

For the lump sum of $

5 05 50 70 Switchyard Steel Structures For the lump sum of $

6 26 05 04 Demolition and Removal of Circuit Breakers, Disconnect Switches, Line Current Transformers, and Strain Bus

For the lump sum of $

7 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables For the lump sum of $

8 26 05 33 Electrical Conduit For the lump sum of $

9 33 72 25 Outdoor Strain and Jumper Buses and Accessories

For the lump sum of $

10 33 72 38 Terminal Boxes For the lump sum of $

11 33 75 10 Install and Test High Voltage Circuit Breakers

For the lump sum of $

12 33 75 40 High Voltage Air Switches For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

B - 3

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B - 4

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

Summary of Work

01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located at Canyon Ferry Powerplant approximately 17 miles east of Helena, Montana in Lewis and Clark County.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Removing and replacing 115 kV switchyard equipment:

1. Ten disconnect switches.

2. Two ground switches.

B. Install Government furnished 115 kV switchyard equipment:

1. Five circuit breakers.

C. Removing and disposing of 115kV switchyard equipment:

1. Five oil filled circuit breakers.

2. Four oil filled current transformers.

D. Furnishing and installing structural steel and metal fabrications for raising equipment:

1. Ten disconnect switches.

2. Two ground switches.

3. Six existing potential transformers.

4. Six existing surge arresters.

E. Field testing of installed equipment.

1.03 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

Summary of Work

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1.04 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time solicitation was issued.

1.05 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 52:

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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END OF SECTION

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

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 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 14 10-1, Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land.

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) Buildings and service areas including offices, shops, warehouses, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas, temporary roads, and haul routes.

3) Utilities including air, power, and water lines; fire hydrants; and compressor station.

4) First-aid and medical facilities.

5) Areas for processing, storing, and disposing of waste materials from construction operations.

6) Temporary fences.

b. Describe methods to preserve, protect, and repair, vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) and other landscape features on or adjacent to jobsite, which are not to be removed and which do not interfere with work required under this contract. Include methods to mark work area limits, protect disturbed areas, and prevent erosion.

c. Describe methods to protect, and repair if damaged, existing improvements and utilities at or near jobsite.

d. Describe methods for removing temporary structures and facilities, cleanup, and rehabilitating site after completion of construction activities.

2. Submit revised drawings of changes in use of Government land made during design and erection stages or after use of Government land is in operation.

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 2

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Government land as shown on drawings may be used for required construction facilities.

B. When private land is used for construction facilities, or other construction purposes, make necessary arrangements associated with use of private land.

C. Location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of construction facilities on Government land will be subject to approval of COR.

D. Do not interfere with work of other contractors or the Government in vicinity, or with reservations made by the Government for use of such land.

E. Housing for construction personnel will not be permitted on Government land, except housing for guards or watchmen as may be approved by COR.

F. Switchyard is located on the roof of Canyon Ferry Powerplant.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 RESTORATION

A. Restore Contractor use areas to pre-construction condition.

Work Restrictions

01 14 12 - 1

SECTION 01 14 12

WORK RESTRICTIONS

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 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. Bureau of Reclamation operates and maintains Canyon Ferry Powerplant.

B. Maintain Government access to the Canyon Ferry Powerplant and other facilities at all times.

C. Allowable Work Hours:

1. Monday through Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

2. Alternate work schedules may be allowed, including Saturdays, night work, and extended shifts with a written notice 7-working days in advance of the proposed schedule and approval by the COR.

D. Access to the powerplant will remain locked outside of allowable working hours.

E. Photographs of the dam, powerplant and equipment are not allowed.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

Work Restrictions

01 14 12 - 2

Interruption of Service

01 14 30 - 1

SECTION 01 14 30

INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include cost in prices offered in the Price Schedule for items of work for which interruption of services are required.

1.02 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 14 30-1, Interruption of Service Request:

1. Area where work will be done (by letter designation or other description).

2. Description of work to be performed (load or unload equipment from switchyard, replace circuit breaker JY1A, etc.)

3. Outline procedures for accomplishing work including:

a. Specific safety precautions to be taken.

b. Type and location of barricades.

c. Warning signs.

d. Protective grounds and devices to be used.

e. Techniques for moving equipment.

4. Description of equipment to be used.

5. Commencement time of work.

6. Duration of work.

7. Information indicating that required materials are on site or data indicating shipping dates of materials not on site.

1.03 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate and schedule interruption of services with COR:

1. Coordinate work with Government operations.

2. No specific interruption of service request will be considered unless:

a. COR has reasonable assurance that materials and equipment required for work will be onsite.

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b. Contractor will be prepared to perform work on date and during period of time requested for specific interruption of service.

3. Allowable time and available interruption of service periods will govern interruption of service requests, work scheduling, onsite delivery of materials, and required drawings and data submittals.

4. Interruption of service window available to Contractor: Government will stop power generation on specific units to accommodate Contractor-requested and approved interruption of service intervals.

5. Interruption of service scheduling will depend upon power demand requirements and related operating conditions.

a. Interruption of services may be scheduled during off-peak periods, nights, or weekends.

b. Government reserves right to schedule interruption of services for any period during 24-hour day, any day of week.

c. Contractor will be informed of type of interruption of services available and restrictions prior to start of construction.

B. Anticipated duration of individual interruption of service:

1. Interruption of Service A: 6 weeks.

2. Interruption of Service B: 6 weeks.

3. Interruption of Service C: 6 weeks.

4. Interruption of Service D: 10.5 hours.

C. Loading and unloading of equipment from switchyard with crane will require an outage of the A-Line (Interruption of Service D).

D. Movement of equipment within the switchyard may require additional outages.

1. Anticipated duration of outages to move equipment: 10.5 hours.

E. When work cannot be performed during an approved interruption of service period, notify COR that interruption of service is not required.

F. Show construction interruption of services greater than 4 hours in logic diagram/construction schedule.

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3.01 ANTICIPATED INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE SEQUENCE

A. All equipment replaced during each sequence must be on-site prior to interruption of service.

B. Boundaries of clearances may be modified to allow movement of equipment or to facilitate installation or removal of equipment for short periods of times as coordinated with COR.

C. Interruption of Service A (A-Line Clearance):

1. Equipment to be replaced:

a. Line A potential transformers and surge arrester support structure.

b. Line A strain bus.

c. Disconnect switches 161, 163, and 267.

d. Ground switch 560.

e. Circuit breakers 162 and 266.

2. Equipment to be removed:

a. Line A current transformers.

3. Energy isolation points will be:

a. Unit breaker 112.

b. Disconnect switches 265 and 363.

c. Line A at Lake Helena Substation:

1) Utilize an Interconnected System Clearance with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).

4. Install new jumper bus between equipment.

5. Test and commission installed equipment to approval of Government.

6. Release clearance and outage.

D. Interruption of Service B (B-Line Clearance):

1. Equipment to be replaced:

a. Line B potential transformers and surge arrester support structure.

b. Line B strain bus.

c. Disconnect switches 261, 265, 263, and 367.

d. Ground switch 660.

e. Circuit breakers 262 and 366.

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2. Equipment to be removed:

a. Line B current transformers.

3. Energy isolation points will be:

a. Unit breaker 212.

b. Disconnect switches 267 and 365.

c. Line B at Lake Helena Substation:

1) Utilize an Interconnected System Clearance with WAPA.

4. Install new jumper bus between equipment.

5. Test and commission installed equipment to approval of Government.

6. Release clearance and outage.

E. Interruption of Service C:

1. Equipment to be replaced:

a. Disconnect switches 361, 365, and 363.

b. Circuit breaker 362

2. Energy isolation points will be:

a. Unit breakers 112 and 312.

b. Disconnect switches 163 and 367.

3. Install new jumper bus between equipment.

4. Test and commission installed equipment to approval of Government.

5. Release clearance and outage.

F. Interruption of Service D (A-Line Clearance for Usage of Crane):

1. Energy isolation points will be:

a. Unit breaker 112.

b. Disconnect switches 265 and 363.

c. Line A at Lake Helena Substation:

1) Utilize an Interconnected System Clearance with Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).

2. Load and/or unload equipment from switchyard as necessary.

3. Release clearance and outage.

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SECTION 01 31 19

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)

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

1.03 SUBMITTALS

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

B. RSN 01 31 19-1, Pre-Design Meeting Notification:

1. Provide confirmation to COR regarding requested date and time of meeting and indicate who will be attending and affiliations.

a. Provide copies of preliminary layout drawings.

1) Include drawings and design data for air switches and strain buses, including connections to existing equipment and accessories.

2) The submittal response for this RSN will be 25 days after the pre-design meeting.

3) Do not resubmit this information under this submittal. After pre-design meeting submit information under applicable Section.

C. RSN 01 31 19-2, Design Coordination Conference Confirmation:

1. Provide confirmation to COR regarding requested date and time of meeting and indicate who will be attending and affiliations.

D. RSN 01 31 19-3, Design and Progress Review Meeting Notification:

1. Provide confirmation to COR regarding requested date and time of meeting and indicate who will be attending and affiliations.

2. Schedule of future Design and Progress Review Meetings.

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1.04 PROJECT COORDINATION

A. The following meetings are considered significant, but do not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of attending other meetings required by the specifications. The Preconstruction Conference described in clause 52.236-26 is a separate meeting requirement from the meetings in this section.

1. Pre-Design Meeting:

a. Date: No later than forty-five (45) days after receipt of Notice to Proceed and prior to performing any work for the equipment listed below:

1) Switchyard Steel Structures.

b. Location: Bureau of Reclamation, Canyon Ferry Powerplant Office, Canyon Ferry Powerplant, unless otherwise directed by the CO.

c. Meeting length: Anticipated to not exceed 3 days.

d. Purpose: Review with Government personnel electrical drawings, data, and technical requirements of all work required under this contract.

e. Attendees: Responsible engineering representatives who have been fully informed of specifications with respect to technical requirements, equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design. Include:

1) Project manager and project engineer from Contractor.

2) Representative from disconnect switch manufacturer.

3) Representative from prime electrical subcontractor.

f. Electronic drawing file format (DWG) files of electrical design drawings included in these specifications are available. With at least 14 days notice, COR will make these files available to Contractor at pre-design meeting.

g. Provide following preliminary information at meeting:

1) Scope of work.

2) Proposed schedule.

3) Schedule of future Design and Progress Review Meetings. The

Contractor shall furnish a schedule of design and progress meetings.

4) Shipping, delivery, storage, installation, and on site assembly procedures. Include and provide:

a) Name and qualifications of manufacturer’s engineer if applicable to be onsite.

b) Considerations to address prevention of shipping damage.

5) Installation procedures in accordance with applicable specifications sections and drawings.

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2. Design coordination conference.

a. Date: Approximately 120 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

b. Location: Canyon Ferry Powerplant Office, Canyon Ferry Powerplant.

c. Purpose:

1) Review preliminary design documentation required under high voltage disconnect switches.

2) Review with Government personnel electrical drawings, data, and technical requirements of specifications.

3) Discuss interruption of services and project schedule.

4) Review plant and system operations.

d. Attendees:

1) Responsible engineering representatives knowledgeable of technical requirements, equipment to be furnished, and coordination necessary to complete electrical design.

2) Representatives shall include:

a) Contractor.

b) Prime electrical subcontractor.

e. Within 30 calendar days after conclusion of conference, Government will furnish Contractor a letter regarding items discussed at conference with enclosed copies of all pertinent drawings and data marked with Government’s comments.

3. Design and Progress Review Meetings:

a. Location: Bureau of Reclamation, Canyon Ferry Powerplant Office, Canyon Ferry Powerplant, unless otherwise directed by the CO.

b. Meetings length: Not to exceed 2 hours at each site.

c. Attendees:

1) Project manager and project engineer from Contractor.

2) COR, project managers and project engineers from Canyon Ferry

Powerplant.

3) One from prime electrical subcontractor.

d. Purpose:

1) Meet weekly, or any interval at the COR’s discretion, with COR to review progress made to the end date of the progress payment period.

2) Review with Government personnel electrical drawings, data, and technical requirements of specifications.

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3) Schedule, Progress, and Coordination:

a) Review safety, progress made, schedule, project issues, submittals, Request for Information (RFI), and resolution necessary to meet specifications requirements.

b) Review dates that activities were started and completed, remaining duration, and percent complete.

c) Review submittals register, submittals currently in review and approval, and meeting submittals due dates or delivery time frames.

4) Discuss design and schedule.

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SECTION 01 32 20

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

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

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule: The Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships and network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of the project.

B. Project Calendar(s): Cross reference of numerical work days with calendar days. The project calendar serves as the basis for the day/date conversion and assigns work days and non-workdays.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1. AGC Manual-04 Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual

1.04 SUBMITTALS

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

1. Furnish database files in format compatible with Oracle Primavera P6

Professional Project Management (release 6.2 or newer) or Microsoft Project (release 2010 or newer).

2. Upon request, provide information and data used to develop and maintain the Construction Program to the CO.

B. RSN 01 32 20-1, Baseline Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program/Schedule database.

b. Definition of project calendars.

c. Gantt chart (Bar chart) for project.

d. Activity report including all logic constraints consisting of predecessors, successors, and constraint dates.

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C. RSN 01 32 20-2, Updated Schedule:

1. Include:

a. Construction Program database with updated activity and milestone data.

b. Definition of project calendars if revised from baseline calendars.

c. Gantt chart for project.

d. Narrative report specifically stating status of project.

1) If negative float exists, cite specific actions and conditions which caused the "behind schedule" condition and provide proposed course of action to complete the project within the specified delivery time.

2) List of Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule stating the reason for the action taken and any unresolved issues relating to the Construction Program. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor-initiated changes to the current schedule which negatively impact any Government action which was initiated on the basis of the current schedule.

1.05 SCHEDULE

A. Develop, maintain, and use approved Construction Program to plan, monitor, report, and evaluate accomplishment of work.

B. Prepare construction schedules using Critical Path Method outlined in AGC Manual.

C. Failure to include any element of the work will not release Contractor from completing all required work under the contract.

D. Construction Program:

1. Prepare detailed activity network for accomplishing required work organized by work breakdown structure.

2. Prepare schedule based on required sequence and interdependence of activities.

3. Include work of subcontractors, Government interfaces, and contract milestones.

4. Include contract title, contract number, and Contractor's name on each sheet.

5. Adjust Construction Program/schedule for seasonal weather conditions.

6. Define activities to a level of detail resulting in their durations being no greater than 20 workdays unless otherwise accepted by CO.

a. Durations for administrative activities (e.g., submittals and reviews, fabrication, manufacturing), or other specific activities identified in the contract will not be subject to the workday limitation.

7. Use durations in units of whole workdays.

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8. Include activities for Government reviews and approvals of submittals that are critical to the project completion data.

9. Update schedule with changes directed by contract modifications or approved changes to sequencing.

E. Baseline Schedule:

1. Represents Contractor’s as-planned approach to accomplishing the work.

2. Include planned start and completion dates for features of work.

F. Updated Schedule:

1. Enter actual progress.

2. Assign a unique project file name for each schedule update.

G. Contract Change or Delay:

1. Submit a time impact evaluation within 14 days of contract change or delay, showing effects of change order or delay on the progress schedule.

2. Time extensions for performance will be considered only to the extent that the

Contractor’s current scheduled milestone dates exceed the contract milestone dates.

H. Float is not for the exclusive use by or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor.

I. If in the opinion of the CO, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the CO.

1. The CO may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

2. Costs for actions required to improve progress will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.06 FAILURE TO COMPLY

A. Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall be grounds for a determination by the CO that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the specified time.

B. The CO may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

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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.

C. Submittals: Considered “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236- 21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

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

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

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

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

C. Drawings:

1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

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b. Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number.

c. Date.

2. Reserve 3- by 3-inch space next to title block for review stamps.

3. Size: ANSI D size (22 inches by 34 inches).

4. Draw to scale using computer drafting.

a. In accordance with NIBS NCS.

b. Electronic file format: Compatible with AUTOCAD, Version 2018 or later.

c. Compile using “eTransmit” utility in AUTOCAD.

d. Government will provide electronic AutoCAD format template.

e. Title block and sheet format:

1) As shown on standard drawing 40-D-7102.

2) Government will supply template.

3) Government will supply specific title block information to be used.

f. Show as-built changes, including revision dates, made during installation.

Indicate changes by clouding.

D. Manuals:

1. Copies:

a. Printed copies: Bound and indexed.

b. Electronic copies: Adobe pdf on thumb drive.

1) Bookmark longer files to assist in navigating file.

2. Contents:

a. Parts identification lists, lists of special tools, and accessories.

b. Schematics and wiring diagrams.

c. Detailed instructions for installing, operating, lubricating, and maintaining equipment.

d. As-built drawings, photographs, and test records or reports if required by the specifications.

E. 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.

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

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

F. 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 Table 01 33 00A - List of 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:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

1. Electronic submittals:

a. In Portable Document Format (PDF).

1) Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

2) 508 compliant.

3) RSNs having more than one requirement shall be bookmarked.

4) RSNs with requirements for files other than PDF (e.g. .XER, .PLF, .DWGs, etc.) shall be combined using WINZip.

b. Include RSN transmittal letter.

c. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) shall be encrypted using WINZip or Adobe Acrobat before transmitting electronically.

2. Submit electronic submittals via e-mail or thumb drive based on size:

a. The…