Solicitation W912WJ22Q0015.pdf

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ22Q0015 23-Nov-2021 5a. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

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THIS RFQ X[ ] IS [ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

978-318-8324JENNIFER M SAMELA

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W912WJ22Q0015

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

*SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 or

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT

WHICH CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITAION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF

JENNIFER M. SAMELA. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE

GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

NOTE 1: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment Bond or

(ii) Irrevocable Letter of Credit and

(iii) Performance Bond

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

A Performance Bond shall be required if the total price of the quote is greater than $150,000.00. The penal amount of the Performance Bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall also be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

NOTE 2: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $35,000.00 but not greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

**No Payment Protections Required for construction contracts less than $35,000**

NOTE 3:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company names:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration

(CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

3. Provide business DUNS number: _______________________________ (phone 800-333-0505 for DUNS).

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

6. Contractors shall provide completed FAR clause 52.204-8 (Annual Representations and Certifications) found in Section K of this solicitation with their quote, if the Contractors have not completed their annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at www.sam.gov. (See Paragraph 2 above).

7. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful offeror will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS PRICE

ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST BE

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Tully Lake Lighting Upgrades

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to upgrade the lighting at Tully Lake as specified in the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G8611949166

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86119491660001

PSC CD: Y1QA

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Birch Hill Dam Lighting Upgrades

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to upgrade the lighting at Birch Hill Dam as specified in the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G8611949166

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86119491660002

PSC CD: Y1QA

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

LIGHT UPGRADES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TULLY LAKE AND BIRCH HILL DAM

ROYALSTON, MA

Statement of Work

I. General

1. Scope of work

The contractor shall provide all material, labor, and equipment needed to remove and dispose of existing lighting fixtures and bulbs and install new LED light fixtures, install standard rocker switches and motion detection switches at Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam.

2. Location

Tully Lake is located at 2 Athol-Richmond Road, Royalston, MA.

Birch Hill Dam is located at 68 Birch Hill Dam Road, Royalston MA.

3. Technical Point of Contact The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger Hannah Speranza.

Park Ranger Speranza can be reached by phone at 978-318-8361 or by email:

Hannah.M.Speranza@usace.army.mil

4. Site Visit An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger Hannah Speranza. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:00am and 3:30pm Monday through Friday, holidays excluded. A site visit is highly recommended for this contract.

5. Schedule

Work shall commence within 14 days after the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed.

The work shall be completed and ready for use no later than 90 days after Notice to Proceed. The Government shall be given 7 days notice prior to the start of work. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

6. Safety Requirements All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

a. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable APP template is available upon request.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

Note: As part of the APP and AHAs include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

• Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

• Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

• Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

• Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

• A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

d. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

When emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (2) employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

e. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the Technical Point of Contact within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the Technical Point of Contact. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the Technical Point of Contact no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the Technical Point of Contact shall be electronically.

7. Electrical:

a. General: All electrical work shall comply with EM 385-1-1 (Sections 11 & 12) and applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and OSHA regulations. In the circumstance there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations listed above, the most stringent shall apply.

b. Qualified Person: Electrical work shall be performed by a Qualified Person (QP) with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements.

Verifiable credentials consist of State, National and/or Local Certifications or Licenses that a Master or Journeyman Electrician may hold, depending on the work being performed, and should be identified in the appropriate AHA.

Journeyman/Apprentice ration shall be in accordance with State, Local and Federal requirements applicable to where the work is being performed.

c. All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific application for which it is to be used. Appropriate PPE will always be worn and/or utilized and adequately match the level of associated risk.

d. Emergency Procedures and Training. Employees exposed to shock hazard and those employees responsible for taking action in case of emergency shall be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 03.A, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, and NEPA 70E

110.2c. The training shall include methods to release of victims from contact with exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation.

e. All equipment and circuits to be worked on shall be de-energized before work is started. Personnel shall be protected by a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) and procedures in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12. Positive means shall be provided for rendering controls or devices inoperative while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control.

f. If work MUST be performed on an energized system, then the employer must first demonstrate that de-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations (i.e., testing, troubleshooting, etc.).

g. Energized work may never be performed without prior authorization. Once it has been determined that equipment must be worked on in an energized condition, an energized work permit shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for acceptance. > See NFPA 70E and EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.02.c for permit requirements.

8. Fall Protection

a. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment. Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1- 1, Section 21.

b. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.01:

i. Duties and responsibilities. Identify CPs and QPs and their responsibilities and qualifications;

ii. Description of the project or task performed;

iii. Training requirements to include safe use of fall protection equipment;

iv. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control;

v. Location of anticipated anchorages that will be installed during the project;

vi. Rescue plan and procedures;

vii. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems:

viii. Inspection, maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment;

ix. Incident investigation procedures;

x. Evaluation of program effectiveness;

xi. Inspection and oversight methods employed

NOTE: It is realized that means of fall protection for the first person establishing anchorages can be difficult. In this situation, fall protection may not be required while the individual is installing the initial anchorage point. Once this is installed, fall protection is required. These activities need to be addressed in the AHA and Fall Protection and Prevention Plan.

c. Competent Person (CP): The person designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards. The CP shall:

i. Be onsite at all times while work at height is being performed;

ii. Be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.04, to include a minimum of 24

iii. hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

iv. Prepare, update, review and approve fall protection and prevention plans;

v. Review procedures as workplace activities change to determine if additional practices, procedures or training need to be implemented;

vi. Supervise the selection, use and inspection of non-certified anchorages;

vii. Verify End Users who work at heights are trained and authorized to do so;

viii. Inspect fall protection equipment at the frequency required by the manufacturer and EM 385-1-1.

d. Qualified Person (QP): A person with a recognized degree, or professional certificate, with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems. The QP shall:

i. Be trained to the applicable level, as described in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.03;

ii. Provide technical support for the fall protection program;

iii. Have advanced understanding and knowledge of the requirements, equipment, systems, physical sciences, and engineering principles that affect fall protection and rescue systems;

iv. Supervise the selection and inspection of certified anchorages and horizontal lifelines;

v. Be qualified to select proper fall protection and rescue equipment;

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of holding 5000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP

e. End User: A person who has been trained and authorized by the employer on the use of assigned fall protection equipment in a typical fall hazard situation. They must have an understanding of workplace activities and follow the policy, procedures, and instructions of the Competent Person regarding the use of fall protection, rescue systems, and related equipment. They shall:

i. Be trained by a CP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.05, to include hands-on training and practical demonstrations

ii. Bring all unsafe or hazardous conditions or actions that may cause injury to them or others, to the attention of the CP;

iii. Properly use, inspect, maintain, store and care for their fall protection equipment and systems;

iv. Inspect all fall protection equipment or damage or defects, prior to each use.

v. Understand the nature of fall hazards in the work area and how to properly mitigate them;

vi. Calculate free fall distances and clearance requirements of fall protection systems;

vii. Understand the site-specific rescue procedures;

f. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS): All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system. General this equipment is certified for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 lbs., including the weight of the worker, equipment, and tools. A CP shall inspect the equipment at least once semi-annually and whenever the equipment is subject to a fall or impact.

i. Full body harnesses shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.I.06. Body belts and full body harnesses meeting only the requirements of the ANSI A10.14 shall not be used.

All full body harnesses shall be equipped with Suspension Trauma Preventers such as stirrups, relief steps, or similar in order to provide short-term relief from the effects of orthostatic intolerance.

ii. All energy free fall energy absorbing lanyards shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359.13 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.I.07.

NOTE: When an anchor point is below the dorsal D-ring, a free fall (FF) distance greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) is created. For these situations, a 12 ft (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. A 12 ft (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard does not refer to the lanyard length. Instead it refers to a FF that is greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) up to 12 ft which is created by the anchor point being located below the dorsal D-ring. The maximum length of the lanyard used shall not exceed 6 ft. (See Figure 21-4 in the EM 385-1-1.

Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) shall meet the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z359.14 standard and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.I.07.d

All scaffolding, aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, or similar must be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 22.

9. Preconstruction Conference Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

a. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

b. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

c. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

d. EM 385-1-1 Fall Protection Requirements

e. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

f. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

g. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

h. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

i. Invoice and payment.

10. Permits

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

11. Security The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hour notice of any such closure.

12. Contractor Personnel

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified work properly and efficiently within the time limits specified.

The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct

The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with all CFR 36 Rules and Regulations, Federal, State, and Municipal laws.

Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, Corps personnel, or other contractors.

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, Corps personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on US Army Corps of Engineers property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees

The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit.

Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

13. Changes to Quantity

The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase quantities in any or all designated contract areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, remove any portion of the contract responsibility and delete any subsequent work in the selected area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost. Any increase in quantity must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not perform any additional work until the issuance of a formal modification signed by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Technical Point of Contact may, on special occasions decide to reschedule work in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense.

The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hours’ notice.

14. Payment

After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tully Lake Dam 2 Athol-Richmond Road Royalston, MA 01368

Or Emailed to Hannah.M.Speranza@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements Part 1 General:

1. Summary:

The contractor shall provide all material, labor, and equipment needed to remove and dispose of existing lighting fixtures and bulbs and install new LED light fixtures, install standard rocker switches and motion detection switches at Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam.

The Contractor will verify the quantity and sizes of the bulbs and fixtures with the Technical Point of Contact before purchasing.

A licensed electrician must follow NEC and other applicable building code standards and will be compatible with the existing requirements.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) o NFPA 70

National Electrical Code o NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

2. Submittals

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) including detailed descript of fall protection measures

AHA

Manufacturer’s product data sheets, prior to ordering Manufacturer’s cut sheets for all new and replaced materials Warranty information Operational Test Results – Completion of field work and prior to final payment

3. Existing Conditions

Basin Office and Standalone Garage located at Tully Lake Quantity Existing Fixture Watts Total Watts

T8 Fluorescent 4 ft 32.0W 2 Lamp per fixture

64.0

Single Light Bulbs Basement Stairs

Wrap/T8 Fluorescent 4 ft

2 Lamp per fixture

Restroom Fan/Light

50.0

Tully Lake Gate House

Strip/T8 Fluorescent 4 ft 32.0W 4 Lamp per fixture

128.0

2 Outdoor Flood Lights

150.0 600

2 Decorative Wall Packs

Tully Lake Park Office and Sign Shop

Fluorescent 4 ft 32.0W

2,048

Troffer/ T8 Fluorescent 4 ft 32.0W

96.0

1,728

Strip/T12 Fluorescent 8 ft 2 Lamp per

75.0

Single Light Bulbs

40.0

Light/Fan

Birch Hill Dam Utility Building and Standalone Garage Quantity Existing

Fixture Watts Total Watts

Fluorescent 4 ft 32.0W

1,856

Troffer/ T8 Fluorescent 4 ft

4 Lamp

Light/Fan

Birch Hill Dam Gate House Quantity Existing

Fixture Watts Total Watts

Fluorescent 4 ft 32.0W

4. Clean Up

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

5. Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

6. Sustainability

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels.

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp119 4323 the contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

As required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp119 4323 the contractor shall only provide products that meet Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) purchasing specifications for energy efficiency under this contract, as applicable. Covered product categories and the applicable energy efficiency requirements can be found at https://energy.gov/eere/femp/find-product-categories-covered-efficiency-programs.

7. Building Protection

Any involved building or structure, and all of its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

8. Personal Protective Equipment It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

9. Government Resources The contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities.

11. Omissions:

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

12. Quality Assurance:

The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

13. Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

14. Receiving and Storing Materials:

The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods.

Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

Part 2 Products:

The Contractor will provide light fixtures and LED bulbs that meet or exceed the requirements listed below.

Ceiling fixtures, wrap, surface, 4 ft.

o 3500 K o 27 Watts o 120 Volts o 3400 Lumens (minimum) o White o Projected life of 50,000 hours (minimum)

Ceiling fixtures, round flat panel mount o 3000K o 15 Watts o 120 Volts o 950 Lumens (minimum)

Ceiling fixtures, strip, 8ft.

o 4000K o 65 Watts o 120 Volts o 8000 Lumens (minimum)

Flat panel, troffer, 2 x 4 ft.

o 4000K o 50 Watts o 120 Volts o 6400 Lumens (minimum)

Flush mount with exhaust fan o 12-inch, quantity 2 o 13-inch, quantity 1 o 4000K o 20 Watts o 120 Volts o 850 Lumens (minimum)

Flood Light Bulbs o 5000K (minimum) o 30 Watts o 120 Volts o 3600 Lumens (minimum)

Wall Packs o Must be LED o Dusk to dawn sensor lights o Black or bronze finish on the metal o Opaque top and bottom o Weather resistant o Minimum size 7” x 12” 4”

These wall packs meet the requirements and are provided for informational reference only:

o Maxim Moon Ray 12” LED Wall Sconce in bronze, with additional photo eye installed by the contractor.

o Kichler 13” LED Wall Light Textured Black, with additional photo eye installed by the contractor.

o The Great Outdoors 1 Light 12” Height LED Outdoor Wall Sconce in Oil

Rubbed Bronze from the Bay View Collection, with additional photo eye installed by the contractor.

Part 3: Execution

All electrical work shall be performed by a licensed electrician in conformance with the applicable sections of NFPA.

Demolition:

Remove and lawfully dispose of 119 existing light fixtures (including bulbs in all fixtures), at Tully Lake and Birch Hill Dam.

Contractor shall safeguard the usable existing wiring and electrical boxes for re-use if practical with the replacement lights.

Installation:

The Contractor will verify these fixtures and bulbs with the Technical Point of Contact by conducting a site visit.

Install 72 ceiling fixtures and bulbs, wrap, surface, 4 ft.

Install 5 ceiling fixtures and bulbs, round, flat panel mount.

Install 31 ceiling fixtures and bulbs, strip, 8 ft.

Install 24 flat panel troffers and bulbs, 2 x 4 ft.

Install 3 flush mounts with exhaust fan. These will fit the current size to match wall opening.

Install ten (10) motion-activated switches in garage bays at Tully Lake and Birch Hill

Dam. Two (2) will be installed at the Tully Lake sign shop, three (3) at the Basin Office, and five (5) will be installed at Birch Hill Dam. These will activate in the space when someone enters the room, or the garage bays open. The recommended location is in the adjacent corner to the entryway, however the final location to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact. These will automatically shut off after approximately one minute of inactivity in the space.

Replace bulb with LED in flood light fixture on front of gatehouse. Remove and discard current wall packs and install 2 decorative wall packs on front side of the Tully Lake Gate House (see informational photo 1).

Rewire lights in the Sign Shop to ensure all light switches are operational.

Rewire lights to turn on in Birch Hill Dam gatehouse. There is a nonoperational switch that needs to be replaced and/or rewired, adjacent to the entryway. The lights are currently turned on using breaker box (see informational photo 11).

Rewire lights to turn on in Birch Hill Dam standalone garage. There are currently two switches, one is operational, one is nonoperational and needs to be replaced and/or rewired, adjacent to the entryway. The nonoperational lights are turned on using breaker box (see informational photos 12-13).

Remove existing fixtures and switches in the Basin Office basement. Install LED fixtures and bulbs. Install one switch in approximate location of existing switch, ensuring it is operational with the fixtures below. Install one switch adjacent to the bulkhead emergency door (see informational photos 6-7).

Relocate two (2) of the three (3) light switches from the switch panel in the “workshop” of the Tully Lake sign shop and move to the adjacent cold bay (see informational photos 8-10). The wiring for the existing switches may be terminated in accordance with the

NEC.

All new wiring runs shall be secured to the wall or ceiling in accordance with the NEC to prevent a safety and fire hazard.

The Contractor shall perform an operation test of the system at the completion of the installation of the required components with the Technical Point of Contact. All lights, fixtures, and switches will be tested to make sure they operate as specified in the contract.

Contractor shall immediately notify the Technical Point of Contact of any previously unknown damage or unsuitable conditions discovered during any work listed above.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

LIGHT UPGRADES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TULLY LAKE AND BIRCH HILL DAM

ROYALSTON, MA

Statement of Work

Informational Photos

Photo 1: One flood light that requires an LED bulb and two wall packs that will be replaced.

Photo 2: Basin Office Standalone Garage

Photo 3: Existing strip fixture

Informational Photo

Photo 4: Existing bathroom light with exhaust fan

Photo 5: Existing ceiling troffer

Photo 6: Current light fixtures in Basin Office basement

Photo 7: Approximate location of new switch at emergency bulkhead door in Basin Office basement

Photo 8: Light switch relocation in Tully Lake Sign Shop. The arrows show the path to the new location of the switches.

Photo 9: The path to the new location of the switches, through an adjacent garage bay.

Photo 10: The approximate location of two new relocated light switches

Photo 11: Light switch and breaker box in the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Photo 12: Current location of light switches in Birch Hill Dam standalone garage

Photo 13: Breaker box in Birch Hill Dam standalone garage

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 90 dys. ANP 1 TULLY LAKE PARK OFFICE

HANNAH SPERANZA

2 ATHOL-RICHMOND ROAD

ROYALSTON MA 01368

978-318-8361 FOB: Destination

961313

0002 90 dys. ANP 1 BIRCH HILL DAM PROJ OFC

HANNAH SPERANZA

68 BIRCH HILL DAM ROAD

ROYALSTON MA 01368

978-318-8361 FOB: Destination

W912WJ

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the Technical Point of Contact NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

WAGE DETERMINATION

General Decision Number: MA20210013 11/05/2021

Superseded General Decision Number: MA20200013

State: Massachusetts

Construction Type: Building

County: Worcester County in Massachusetts.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate,if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/01/2021 1 02/12/2021 2 04/02/2021 3 04/30/2021 4 09/10/2021 5 09/17/2021 6 09/24/2021 7 10/29/2021 8 11/05/2021

ASBE0006-013 09/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR (Duct, Pipe, & Mechanical System Insulation)....$ 40.00 33.04

BRMA0003-004 08/01/2021

Rates Fringes

TILE FINISHER....................$ 42.57 32.00

TILE SETTER......................$ 55.01 36.10

BRMA0003-005 08/01/2021

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER (Includes Pointing, Caulking, Cleaning, and Waterproofing)...............$ 55.01 36.10

CARP0336-001 03/01/2020

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Includes Acoustical Ceiling installation, Batt Insulation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, Metal Building-Metal Siding/Wall Panels, Metal Stud Installation, Scaffold Building, Fireproofer, Window and Curtain Wall Installation)...$ 42.40 29.10

ELEC0096-003 09/06/2021

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN

Includes HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation.......$ 45.01 11%+25.01 Low Voltage Wiring..........$ 29.04 24.67

* ELEV0041-005 01/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 56.69 35.83

FOOTNOTE:

a.Vacation: 6%/under 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. 8%/over 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked.

b. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; the Friday after Thanksgiving Day; and Christmas Day.

ENGI0004-012 06/01/2020

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GROUP 1:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader......................$ 49.33 29.75+a GROUP 2: Bulldozer..........$ 48.81 29.75+a

FOOTNOTE:

A. Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot's Day, Columbus Day, Labor Day, Vetersns Day; Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

IRON0007-018 09/16/2021

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER (Ornamental, Reinforcing, and Structural).....$ 49.83 34.81

LABR0721-002 06/01/2018

Rates Fringes

LABORER (Mason Tender-Brick).....$ 33.50 22.92

PAIN0035-018 01/01/2019

Rates Fringes

PAINTER (Brush/Roller, Including Drywall Finisher/Taper)..................$ 39.86 30.25

PLUM0004-004 09/01/2021

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation)....................$ 48.50 27.27

ROOF0033-005 02/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ROOFER...........................$ 46.60 29.33

* SHEE0063-006 07/01/2021

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation)....................$ 37.69 31.82

SUMA2014-002 04/04/2016

Rates Fringes

LABORER: Common or General......$ 39.84 12.04

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs,…