Solicitation - W912QR24Q0074.pdf

Furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to remove existing culvert and headw alls and replace w ith new on Dam and Lock Road (entrance road) at Green River Lock and Dam #1 in Reed, Kentucky.

Estimated construction costs is betw een $100,000 and $250,000 per FAR 36.204.

One firm-f ixed price construction contract w ill be aw arded based on the low est priced quote.

NAICS 237310. Size Standard $45,000,000.00

This project is set aside 100% for small business.

A SITE VISIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. See Special Instructions for more information.

Per FAR 52.228-13, Alternate Payment Protections, and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required. A Performance Bond is not required.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Aw ard Management (w w w .SAM.gov) prior to aw ard of a contract. Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the w ebsite http://w w w .SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Please begin the registration process immediately to avoid delay of the contract aw ard should your f irm be selected.

PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge to registrants and users.

JUSTIN MCPHERSON 502-315-7057

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

07-Jun-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______14 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________21 Jun 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

W912QR

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 502.315.7494 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

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NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(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)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

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

30C. DATE

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912QR24Q0074

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION UNIT $ UNIT COST COST

0001 Remove Existing Drainage Structure. Job $

0002 Install New Drainage Structure. Job $

TOTAL FOR ITEM 0001 AND ITEM 0002 $

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Special Instructions The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to remove existing culvert and headwalls and replace with new according to provided drawings on Dam and Lock Road (entrance road) at Green River Lock and Dam #1 5048 Dam and Lock Road, Reed, Kentucky 42451. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material and equipment. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein. Work will begin within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will conclude 90 calendar days after the NTP.

One award will be made from this Solicitation.

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor. Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the Quote.

Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected.

Note: The contract award will be based on Low Price. A site visit is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the contractor to review the complexities of the work sites, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. The site visit will be held on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 0900 Central Time at the work site location listed above.

Contact Mike Horsley, Lockmaster, 270-826-7360, with any questions related to the site visit.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232 -33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number) for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov. Please begin the registration process immediately to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.

PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge for both registrants and users.

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, Bidders shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Bidders shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR-24Q0074 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: STAAFG-I6GJB4

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency: This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key: Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. E mail: Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency: This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key: Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. E mail: Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team. Deadline for all questions via ProjNet will be 17 June 2024 with all questions answered by 19 June 2024.

Bidders are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

Green River Lock and Dam #1 Entrance Road Culvert Replacement Project Location:

Green River Lock and Dam 1 Dam and Lock Road

Reed, Kentucky 42451 General Requirements The scope of work includes removing existing culvert and headwalls and replacing it according to provided drawings and specification listed below. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, and equipment.

Once the contractor is on site, all construction must be completed in 30 days due to the access restrictions to the lock. The contractor must notify the lockmaster one week before work begins on site so that large supplies can be brought to the lock before the road is closed.

ITEM 0001: Removal of existing Drainage Structure.

1. The contractor shall remove sections of guardrail on both sides of the road to allow for the removal of the drainage structure. The contractor will store the posts and rail for reinstallation.

2. The contractor shall saw cut and remove enough asphalt on both Northeast and Southwest sides of the drainage structure to allow for removal and reinstallation of the new drainage structure.

3. The contractor shall remove the asphalt base and earth fill to completely remove the existing drainage structure. The contractor shall haul any non-reusable materials off Government property and dispose at a facility licensed to accept this type of materials.

4. The contractor shall remove drainage structure and dispose of off Government property at a facility licensed to accept this type of materials.

ITEM 0002: Installation of New Drainage Structure.

1. The contractor shall prepare the area including establishing a foundation below the structure for the installation of the drainage structure in accordance with the attached drawing and the Kentucky Department of Highways Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction (KYDOH SSRBC), current edition.

2. The contractor shall use #10 Ga. Aluminized Steel Type 2 corrugated pipe in place of the #10 Ga.

corrugated pipe illustrated in the Drainage Structure drawings.

3. The contractor shall install the drainage structure with the Aluminized Steel Type 2 corrugated pipe according to the attached drawings, the Kentucky Department of Highways Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction (KYDOH SSRBC), current edition, UFGS 03 30 00, UFGS 03 11 13.00 10, UFGS 03 20 00.00 10, UFGS 03 30 53, and manufacturer’s best practices. This will include compacting and prepping engineered fill around the drainage structure, installing reinforcement bars, and placing cast-in-place concrete. See below for cast-in-place concrete evaluation and acceptance.

4. The contractor shall place suitable fill material to match existing slopes, place 8” base crushed limestone, and asphalt in accordance with attached drawings and the Kentucky Department of Highways Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction (KYDOH SSRBC), current edition.

5. The contractor shall pave to match existing asphalt elevations and meet the requirements of the Kentucky Department of Highways Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction (KYDOH SSRBC), current edition. See below for asphalt pavement requirements.

6. The contractor shall re-install the previously removed guardrail post and railing in accordance with the attached drawing/picture and the KYTC Guardrail Standards and attached drawing.

7. The contractor shall return any disturbed area to its pre-existing state using hydroseeding.

Responsibilities and Site Conditions:

1. Existing break areas, offices, latrines, and showers are not available for contractor use. It is recommended that the contractor bring portable restrooms.

2. Parking of vehicles and designated laydown area is to be coordinated with the Lock Master during pre-construction conference.

3. All deliveries will be coordinated with the Lock Master at least 48 hours in advance.

4. Contractor expected to keep work area clean and orderly. All waste materials shall be removed, and under no circumstance be dumped into the river.

5. Any damage to Dam Rd. or other areas of the project negatively affected by construction shall be restored to the condition present before construction.

6. Access Road is not open to the public, only to lock personnel. Lock Employees and a trash dumpster will be parked along the access road for the duration of the project. Coordination shall be made with lockmaster for activities displacing USACE employee vehicles, or USACE dumpster from designated parking area.

7. The culvert is typically in a dry condition, only passing water during flood conditions.

Earthwork:

1. Suitable fill material shall be compacted and trimmed to line and graded before placement of concrete.

Surfaces to receive concrete shall be dampened.

Reinforcement:

1. Reinforcement shall consist of differing sized reinforcement bars according to the attached drawing.

2. Reinforcement bars shall be rigidly secured in position before placement of concrete per ACI 318.

3. Reinforcement bars shall be plain or deformed, Grade 60

Cast in Place Concrete Evaluation and Acceptance:

Cast in Place Concrete Strength – Final acceptance of the concrete will be based on compressive strength results obtained from cores.

Cast in Place Concrete compressive strength - The required compressive strength of cores shall not be less than 2000 psi at 3 days age and 6000 psi at 28 days when tested in accordance with ASTM C-172.

Concrete Mixture Proportions - Mixture proportions and test data from prior experience within 5 years, if available, may be submitted for approval. If test data from experience are not available or accepted, specimens shall be made and tested from mixtures having three or more different proportions. The recommended mixture proportions, sources of materials, and all test results shall be submitted. Mixture proportions for non-fiber-reinforced concrete shall be selected on the basis of compressive strength tests of cores obtained from test panels fabricated in accordance with ASTM C-1140 and having minimum dimensions of 30 by 30 by 4 inches. Cores shall be continuously moist cured until testing at 3 days age.

For mixture acceptance purposes, the average compressive strength of at least three cores shall be at least equal to 1.2 times the required compressive strength specified above.

Submittals/Qualifications - (1) Placement Procedure, in accordance with UFGS 03 30 00. (2) Mixture Proportioning, in accordance with UFGS 03 01 00. (3) Project Schedule.

Materials - (1) Cementitious materials shall be Portland cement, blended hydraulic cement, Portland cement in combination with pozzolan or ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBFS) or Portland cement in combination with silica fume and shall conform to appropriate specifications listed below.

(i) Portland cement shall meet the requirements of ASTM C-150 Type VII Low Alkali (LA).

(ii) Blended hydraulic cement shall meet ASTM C-595 Type IS or IP (MS).

(iii) Pozzolans shall conform to ASTM C-618, Class F, with the optional requirements for available alkalies from Table 1A multiple factor, drying shrinkage, and uniformity of Table 2A.

(iv) Ground granulated blast-furnace slag shall conform to ASTM C-989, Grade 100 or 120.

(v) Silica Fume - Silica may be furnished as a dry, densified material or as a slurry. Silica fume, unprocessed, or before processing into a slurry or a densified material, shall conform to ASTM C-1240.

(2) Aggregates - The aggregates shall conform to ASTM C-33 with the combined grading of coarse and fine aggregates conforming to the grading shown below.

PERCENT BY MASS PASSING INDIVIDUAL SIEVES

SIEVE SIZE GRADING NO. 1 GRADING NO. 2 GRADING NO. 3

19.0 mm (3/4 inch)

12.5 mm (1/2 inch) 100 100 80-95

9.5 mm (3/8 inch) 100 90-100 70-90

4.75 mm (No.4) 95-100 75-85 50-70

2.36 mm (No.8) 80-100 50-70 35-55

1.18 mm (No. 16) 50-85 35-55 20-40 600 um (No. 30) 25-60 20-35 10-30 300 um (No. 50) 10-30 8-20 5-17 150 um (No. 100) 2-10 2-10 2-10

*Fine and coarse aggregates shall be batched separately to avoid segregation

Water – Fresh, clean, potable mixing water or nonpotable water which meets the requirements of COECRD-C 400 shall be used.

Admixtures - Admixtures to be used, when required or approved, shall comply with the appropriate sections of ASTM C-1141. Except as otherwise accepted, soluble admixtures shall be dissolved in water before introduction into the concrete mixture.

(i) Accelerators - When accelerating admixtures complying with ASTM C-1141, Type II, Grade 1, are to be used, the Contractor shall establish the accelerator compatibility of the job cement and the proposed accelerators using ASTM C-266, except as modified herein. The powdered accelerator shall be blended with 50 grams of cement until uniform and 15 milliliters of water shall then be added. The liquid accelerator shall first be mixed with 15 milliliters of water and then added to 50 grams of cement. Three percent of the proposed accelerator by mass of cement shall be used as a starting point. Mixing shall be accomplished within 15 seconds. The specimen shall be molded within 1 minute of adding the mixing water. If initial set is 2 minutes or less and a final set is 10 minutes or less, the accelerator is considered compatible. If these values are not achieved in the first test, additional tests shall be run using 2 percent and 4 percent of accelerator.

Curing Materials - Curing materials shall meet the following requirements.

(i) Impervious Sheet Materials - ASTM C 171, type optional except polyethylene film, if used, shall be white opaque.

(ii) Membrane-Forming Curing Compound - ASTM C 309, Type I-D or Type 2.

Air Content - Air-entraining admixture shall be used in such proportion that the air content of the concrete prior to placement shall be 8 plus or minus (+/-) 1.0 percent as determined by ASTM C231.

Repair of Defects Defective areas larger than 48 square inches or 2 inches deep shall be removed and replaced with fresh concrete. These defects include honeycombing, lamination, dry patches, voids, or sand pockets. All repairs shall be made within 1 week of the time the deficiency is discovered. All unacceptable materials shall be removed and repaired by the following procedure:

(i)Minor Patching - Minor patching may be accomplished with a dry-pack mixture, or with materials as approved by the Contracting Officer. Patches that exceed 0.1 cubic foot in volume shall receive a brush coat of approved epoxy resin meeting ASTM C-881, Type II, as a prime coat. Care shall be taken not to spill epoxy or overcoat the repair surface so that the epoxy runs or is squeezed out onto the surface which will remain exposed to view. Epoxy resin shall be used in strict conformance with manufacturer's recommendations with special attention paid to pot life, safety, and thin film tack time.

Curing and Protection Initial Curing - Immediately after finishing, concrete shall be kept continuously moist for at least 3 days.

One of the following materials or methods shall be used:

A. Ponding or continuous sprinkling.

B. Absorptive mat or fabric, sand, or other covering kept continuously wet.

C. Curing Compounds. On natural gun finishes, use the coverage application requirement of 100 square feet per gallon or twice the manufacturer's requirement, whichever is less. Curing compounds shall not be used on any surfaces against which additional concrete or other cementitious finishing materials are to be bonded unless positive measures, such as sandblasting, are taken to completely remove curing compounds prior to the application of such additional materials.

Final Curing - Additional curing shall be provided immediately following the initial curing and before the concrete has dried. One of the following materials or methods shall be used:

A. Continue the method used in initial curing.

B. Application of impervious sheet material conforming to ASTM C-171.

Duration of Curing - Curing shall be continued for the first 7 days after concreting or until the specified compressive strength of the in-place concrete as determined by specimens obtained and tested in accordance with ASTM C-42 is achieved.

Temperature Considerations - The air temperature in contact with the concrete shall be continuously maintained at a temperature above 40 degrees F for at least 3 days after placement. No concrete shall be applied when the concrete surface or air in contact with the concrete surface is below 40 degrees F.

Tests Strength Testing - Test specimens shall be initially cured on-site, then shall be transported in an approved manner to an approved testing laboratory meeting the requirements of ASTM C-I077 within 48 hours of scheduled testing time.

Compressive Strength - The compressive strength of the concrete shall be determined from the average of three cores obtained from a test panel representing a specific volume of concrete and tested on the third day after panel fabrication.

Aggregate Moisture - Prior to batching the concrete and at least once during a shift in which concrete is being batched, the coarse and fine aggregate moisture content shall be determined in accordance with ASTM C-566. The batch weights of both the aggregates and mixing water shall be appropriately adjusted to account for the available free moisture in the aggregates. The amount of free moisture in the aggregates, expressed as pounds of water per cubic yard, shall be recorded on the batching ticket and delivered to the Contracting Officer prior to placement during the shift. The Contracting Officer will have the option to request additional aggregate moisture content tests for each of the required tests.

Grading – The determined prior to batching the concrete and at least once during a shift in which concrete is being batched. The Contracting Officer will have the option to require one additional sieve analysis tests for aggregate type.

Thickness - The minimum concrete thickness shall be as shown in the drawings. The unhardened concrete shall be checked for thickness using a probe by the nozzleman or laborer at the time of placement. These thickness checks shall be at 15-minute intervals and all low or thin areas shall be corrected by applying additional concrete.

Mixture Proportions - Record and check mixture proportions at least once per shift for weight batching.

Record and check mixture proportions as recommended by ASTM C-685 at least once per shift for volumetric batching and continuous mixing plants.

Asphalt Placement:

All asphalt materials, processing, and placing shall meet the KY Department of Highways Divisions 400 and 800, Sections 401, 402, 403, 406, 407, 804, 805, and 806. Mix design shall meet the requirements for AADTT Class 2. Both Hot Mix or Warm Mix Asphalt are acceptable. Asphalt Surface and Asphalt Base course should have a binder grade of PG64-22.

A tack coat shall be applied if additional layers of asphalt are needed to match grade as specified by Kentucky Department of Highways Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction (KYDOH SSRBC), Division 400, Section 406.02.01, current edition

Ensure 0.1 gallons per square yard Tack coat is used when relaying the base and top courses. Tack coat shall meet the requirements of (KYDOH SSRBC), Division 800, Specification Section 806.

Emulsified Asphalt tack coats of either SS-1 or SS-1h shall be used. Ensure the surface is dry, clean, dust-free, and between 70°F and 160°F.

If the application rate has not been achieved, reapply the tack coat to achieve the required application rate before placing asphalt mixture.

Placement of the new surface shall take place on the same day as tack coats are applied.

All contact surfaces including adjacent asphalt surfaces, shall be given a light tack coat prior to placing any fresh mixture against the joint as specified by (KYDOH SSRBC) Division 400, Section 406.03.03 item B, current edition.

After placing, the mixture shall be thoroughly and uniformly compacted by rolling per (KYDOH SSRBC) Division 400, Section 403.03.10, current edition, Option B.

Any mixture that becomes loose and broken, mixed with dirt, contains check-cracking, or is in any way defective shall be removed full depth, replaced with fresh hot mixture and immediately compacted to conform to the surrounding area. This work shall be done at the Contractor’s expense. Skin patching will not be allowed.

The formation of joints shall be made ensuring a continuous bond between the courses and to obtain the required density. All joints shall have the same texture as other sections of the course and meet the requirements for smoothness and grade.

Seed Application Seasons and Conditions:

Check Seed Application Seasons, conditions immediately before seeding, and restore soil to proper grade.

Do not seed when ground is muddy, frozen, snow covered or in an unsatisfactory condition for seeding. If special conditions exist that may warrant a variance in the above seeding dates or conditions, submit a written request to the TPOC stating the special conditions and proposed variance. Apply seed within twenty four hours after seedbed preparation. Sow seed by approved sowing equipment.

Seed Application Method:

Seeding method will be hydroseeding.

Hydroseeding:

First, mix water and fiber. Wood cellulose fiber, paper fiber, or recycled paper must be applied as part of the hydroseeding operation. Fiber must be added at 1,000 pounds, dry weight, per acre. Then add and mix seed and fertilizer to produce a homogeneous slurry. Seed must be mixed to ensure broadcasting at the rate of 5 pounds per 1000 square feet. When hydraulically sprayed on the ground, material must form a blotter like cover impregnated uniformly with grass seed. Spread with one application with no second application of mulch.

GREEN RIVER LOCK AND DAM #1 ENTRANCE ROAD CULVERT REPLACEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

PAGE

1. Project Information

2. Performance Work Statement

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

4. Pre-Work Conference

5. Working Hours

6. Contract Start and Completion Dates

7. Contractor Submittals

8. Permits and Licenses

9. Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles

10. Safety Requirements

11. Required Security Training and Planning

12. Accident Reporting

13. Damage Reports

14. Contractor Employees’ Conduct and Competency

15. Damage or Loss of Contractor’s Supplies and Property

16. Supervision

17. Environmental Program

18. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

19. Meetings

20. Quality Control

21. Quality Assurance

22. Deficiencies

23. Interruptions to Systems

24. Government Furnished Materials and Equipment

25. Contractor Furnished Items

26. Safeguarding Government Property

27. Minimum Manpower Requirements

28. Minimum Personnel Qualifications

29. Cooperation with other Contractors, Lessees, and Volunteers

30. Reports

31. Applicable Publications

32. Warranty

33. Wage Rates

34. Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

35. Definitions

36. Index of Exhibits

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. Project Information.

Remove existing culvert and headwalls and replace according to provided drawings on Dam and Lock Road (entrance road) at Green River Lock and Dam #1 5048 Dam and Lock Road, Reed, Kentucky 42451.

2. Performance Work Statement.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to remove existing culvert and headwalls and replace according to provided drawings on Dam and Lock Road (entrance road) at Green River Lock and Dam #1 5048 Dam and Lock Road, Reed, Kentucky 42451. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material and equipment The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein.

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC):

Travis McKim U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 502-315-6587

Lockmaster:

Mike Horsley U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Green River Lock and Dam 5048 Dam and Lock Road Reed, KY 42451 270-826-7360

4. Pre-Work Conference:

The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference prior to beginning work during which the Contractor’s plan of work, safety procedures, start date and other items in this contract will be discussed.

5 . Working Hours.

a. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas will be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project will be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the Lockmaster.

Holiday Work. The eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year's Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth Day (June 19) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday.

When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work will be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the TPOC.

b. Inclement Weather Work.

The Contractor will maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather. Exceptions may be approved by the TPOC when severe conditions make it impractical or dangerous to perform the work.

6. Contract Start and Completion Dates.

Work under this contract will begin within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 90 calendar days after receiving the NTP. Once the contractor is on site, all construction must be completed in 30 days due to the access restrictions to the lock. The contractor must notify the lockmaster one week before work begins on site so that large supplies can be brought to the lock before the road is closed.

7. Contractor Submittals.

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor will submit the following information to the TPOC prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

a. Contractor Representatives. List of names of Contractor Representatives.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan

Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 See Section C-1.9 for APP requirements. Exhibit D.

c. Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor

Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

d. Operators. A list of names of qualified equipment/vehicle operators, including experience, training and qualification to operate specific equipment.

e. Certificate of Insurance.

f. Performance Bond. (where applicable)

g. Security Requirements.

h. Aluminized Steel Type 2 Pipe specification sheet

i. Concrete strength specification sheet

j. Crushed Limestone specification sheet

k. Asphalt mix design specification sheet

8. Permits and Licenses.

The Contractor will obtain, at own expense, any required licenses, permits or certifications necessary to perform the specified services. Required licenses, permits and certifications will be kept current during the period the work is performed. The Contractor is also responsible for any and all costs associated with the training of Contractor personnel to acquire and maintain valid licenses, permits or certifications necessary to perform the contract services specified herein. The Contractor, Contractor personnel and any persons acting on behalf of the Contractor will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations; including any subsequent changes to these laws and regulations.

Minimum Personnel and Training Requirements. The Contractor will provide an adequate number of fully trained and qualified personnel to perform the work specified herein. Contractor personnel will be properly trained to perform their assigned work in a safe and effective manner. Training will include, but is not limited to instruction on the proper and safe use and operation of Contractor equipment and any Contractor provided tools, supplies and materials required to perform the specified services. Only properly trained and qualified employees will be used in the performance of services specified herein. The Contractor will also assume responsibility for training or Orienting Contractor personnel to perform the services specified in the contract. In the event the Contracting Officer or his/her Authorized Representative determines that the Contractor does not have a qualified employee performing the specified work, the Contractor will be required to provide qualified personnel, or subcontract the work to a person or persons who are trained and qualified to perform the work. The Contractor acknowledges that the employment of undocumented migrant workers to perform services under this contract will not be permitted.

Tree removal should not occur, but if it does, any trees cut over 4" diameter will need Kentucky Brown Bat survey or cut between 1 Oct. - 1 April.

9. Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles.

All Contractor employees will be in good appearance while performing services. Employees must wear long pants, shirt with no vulgar or obscene graphics with at least sleeves equivalent of a t-shirt, and durable work type shoes.

Vehicles and any motorized equipment utilized for transportation will be in good operating condition with no display of obscene or vulgar material such as stickers, flags, or etc. Vehicles will be maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

10. Safety Requirements.

a. General. Performance of all services will assure complete safety to public visitors, Contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The Contractor will comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), current at the time of award and any subsequent revisions to that document. Furthermore, the Contractor will comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards for general industry (29 CFR Part 1910) as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, the TPOC or any other project employee may stop all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage will be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order.

b. The Contractor will comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf or latest version and as otherwise stated herein. Special attention will be given to the requirements for safety meetings.

The Contractor will inform the TPOC a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to a Contractor monthly safety meeting, to permit a Government representative to attend.

c. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor will prepare an Accident Prevention Plan to assure that requirements of the safety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work. One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan will be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC one week prior to the pre-work conference.

The Accident Prevention Plan must be in the outline and form prescribed in Appendix A of EM 385-1- 1.

d. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The Contractor will use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) as one of many tools to insure safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the AHA. Sample AHA’s may be available at the project office for review and use by the Contractor to assist in the development of site specific Activity Hazard Analyses prior to the Contractor performing the job. The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions. Prior to performing jobs with inherent hazards, the Contractor will review, at a “Tool Box” safety meeting, the approved AHA’s with those employees who will perform that work each time the work is ordered. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above AHA “Tool Box” safety meeting for Contractor employees so that the Government may attend such reviews.

The Government will require the Contractor to prepare an AHA for any jobs for which an adequate AHA does not already exist. A copy of this AHA will be submitted to the TPOC and must be accepted before the Contractor starts the job. This copy of the AHA will become the property of the Government. Guidance is included, which will be used by the Contractor as a guide for the preparation of required AHA's.

A copy of the approved AHA’s will be available at all times to workers at each associated job site and a copy will be provided to the Government.

e. Public Safety. The Contractor will ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where work is being performed. The Contractor will immediately report to the TPOC any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The Accident Prevention Plan will include procedures to be taken to provide for public safety. Additionally, the Contractor will not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor will the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work under a contract.

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

f. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, will be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee will wear a short-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and appropriate footwear during all contract work. Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection will be worn by employees when required by safety manual. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual standards will also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

g. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor will schedule employees so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual. Copies of their certification will be provided in accordance with regulations. Two people per crew will be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals working alone will be trained in First Aid.

h. Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor will be responsible for implementing a hazard communication program for Contractor employees, as required by the Safety Manual. The Contractor will provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review by the TPOC prior to use of any hazardous substance on the project and provide a plan for the proper handling, transportation, storage and usage of hazardous substances on the project.

11. Required Security Training and Planning.

A. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

B. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location.

Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

C. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

D. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

*When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I- 9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative.

This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and will become part of the official contract file.

Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

The contractor will supply the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Scaffolding Plan, Control of Hazardous Energy Plan (LO/TO), and an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) prior to site work in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

12. Accident Reporting.

The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the Lockmaster immediately. Prompt action will be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractor will maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Lockmaster. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor will complete and submit to the Lockmaster a copy of ENG Form 3394.