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INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

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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 a quote (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.

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.

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SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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 (eg., 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 clauses of this contract, should 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.

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.

BID SCHEDULE

DEBRIS REMOVAL – LOG BOOM AND TRASH RACK AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NH

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Bid Schedule

ITEM UNIT QTY TOTAL

1. Franklin Falls Dam Log

Boom Debris Removal Job

2. Franklin Falls Dam Trash Rack Debris Removal

Job

TOTAL

DEBRIS REMOVAL – LOG BOOM AND TRASH RACK AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NH

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor and equipment needed to remove debris from the log boom area and the trash rack at the Franklin Falls Dam and relocate the debris to a designated catchment areas beside the crane pad sites. The project area is located on the Pemigewasset River in Franklin, NH.

2. Location – The Franklin Falls Dam Project Office is located at 46 Granite Dr. Franklin, NH. Access roads to the log boom & trash racks are located at this address.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC is Tia Mercer (978-318-8323 or tia.m.mercer@usace.army.mil) to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed no later than 60 days from contract award (weather dependent). The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre-Work Conference shall be completed within 14 days of Contract Award. All submittals to include safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Contract Award. The Contractor will provide a minimum of seven days’ notice prior to the start of the onsite debris removal activities. The debris removal activities will be completed within two weeks of the start of debris removal activities.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 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 the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 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 (AHA’s) for each phase of work 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, Section K.

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.

Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC upon request.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

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.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the APP and AHA’s 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 to be used in accordance with

CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the APP 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 employ a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the Contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have at a minimum completed a 10 Hour OSHA training.

In addition, 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 have (in-person) training in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

NOTE: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Performance Work Statement, based on the characteristics of the project*

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 TPOC 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 TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC 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 TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Specific Safety Section-Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE):

a. General: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load.

This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

b. Submittals: A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the

TPOC prior to any lifting operations. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan; at a minimum it must include the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.A.03:

i. Personnel: roles, responsibilities, qualification/certifications, operator medical clearances.

ii. Area Preparation: load handling location and path of travel, blocking/cribbing, overhead lines, ground stability; control/restrict personnel access near lift.

iii. LHE Considerations: capacity/ratings, configuration, obstructions, inspection, ground support conditions.

iv. Load parameters: weight, center of gravity, radii, and configuration.

v. Rigging: type, inspection, rating, need for softeners.

vi. Environmental Considerations: wind, storms, precipitation, power lines in area of travel or load swing, counterweight swing area barricaded.

vii. Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging (Form 16-1).

viii. Documentation of operational tests and annual/shift inspections.

ix. Documentation of the wire rope’s working load limit (WLL) from the manufacturer.

x. A copy of the crane’s specification/technical data sheets. (PDF version is acceptable).

c. Critical Lifts: A Critical Lift Plan (Form 16-3, or equivalent, in accordance with

16.H.02.d) is required for lifts involving the characteristics listed in EM 385-1-1, 16.H.01:

i. Lifts involving hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, highly volatile substances).

ii. Hoisting personnel with LHE.

iii. Lifts made with more than one LHE.

iv. Lifts where the center of gravity could change.

v. Lifts made when the load weight is 75% of the rated capacity of the LHE load chart or more (not applicable to gantry, overhead or bridge cranes).

vi. Lifts without the use of outriggers using rubber tire load charts.

vii. Lifts using more than one hoist on the same LHE.

viii. Lifts involving Multiple Lift Rigging (MLR) Assemblies or other non-routine or technically difficult rigging arrangements.

ix. Lifts involving submerged loads.

x. Lifts out of the operator’s view.

xi. Load Tests.

xii. When land based LHE mounted on barges, pontoons or other means of flotation are required to travel while lifting the load.

xiii. Any lift the operator believes should be considered critical.

d. Crane Operators: Crane Operators must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B. Prior to the start of crane activities, documentation of operator certifications, qualifications and designations must be submitted to the TPOC for review.

i. Certification for all crane/hoist operators shall be achieved by successful completion of written and operational testing hosted by a Nationally Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization (or other option as listed in 16.B.03.)

ii. Crane operators shall have a current medical exam certificate (signed by an M.D.

or D.O.) dated within the past 2 years, that states the operator meets the proper physical qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.05. (Refer to the Crane Operator Medical Clearance Form included in Crane-LHE Lift Plan template).

e. Qualified Riggers (QRs): Employers must designate in writing which employees are

QRs and the specific rigging tasks for which they are qualified. All QR’s must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.01:

i. Have extensive knowledge, training & experience to sufficiently calculate loads, load weights, safe capacities and apply other safe rigging principles/procedures.

ii. Demonstrate the ability to utilize rigging materials and principles.

iii. Be capable of safely inspecting and performing rigging operations.

iv. Effectively communicate, be over 18 years of age, and have basic knowledge of

LHE capabilities and limitations.

v. Have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.02:

1) Personnel roles and responsibilities

2) Site preparation (terrain, environment)

3) Rigging equipment and materials

4) Safe Hoisting Equipment operating procedures

5) Principles of safe rigging

6) Environmental hazards (includes overhead interferences)

7) Rigging and handling the load

8) Identify hoisting-related hazards

9) The associated hazards when employee is required to be in the fall zone to handle a load

f. Signal Person: A signal person is required to be utilized onsite when the operator cannot maintain a full view of the load and the load travel paths at all times the load is rigged to the equipment. A signal person must meet the qualifications listed in EM 385- 1-1, Section 16.B.06

i. All signal persons must be qualified and trained by Qualified Evaluator (trainer).

Documentation must be provided by the Evaluator and must specify each type of signaling (e.g., hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which they were trained.

ii. A Signal Person must:

1) Know and understand the type of signals used (radio, cell, hand, etc.) If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals.

2) Be competent in the application of the type of signals used.

3) Have a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.

4) Demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements above through a written and practical test.

g. Operational Testing: An operational test is required to be completed in accordance with ANSI/ASME, the manufacture’s recommendations, and 16.F.02 when one of the following criteria is met:

i. Before initial use of a crane after a load bearing/controlling part or component, (brake, travel component, or clutch) has been altered, replaced, or repaired.

*Adding/removing counterweights is not considered load controlling/load bearing*

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms).

iii. Every time a crane and/or hoisting equipment is brought onto a USACE project.

iv. Every year during annual inspection.

v. Operations testing, at a minimum, shall include the components listed in EM

385-1-1, Section 16.F.02.c:

1) Load lifting and lowering mechanisms

2) Boom lifting and lowering mechanisms

3) Boom extension and retraction mechanisms

4) Swinging mechanisms

5) Travel mechanisms

6) Safety devices

7) Operational aids

h. Shift Inspections: Before every LHE operation (at beginning of each shift or following a change of operator) a Competent Person shall, at a minimum, visually inspect the crane in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.D, applicable ASME standards, OSHA regulations and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Equipment shall not be used until this inspection demonstrates that no corrective action is required.

i. The shift inspection must be documented and shall include the results of the inspection, name and signature of the CP who conducted the inspection and the date of the inspection.

ii. Documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months, or the life of the contract, whichever is longer.

i. Load Test: A load test is required to be completed when one of the criteria is met in EM

385-1-1, Section 16.F.03. They include:

i. Before initial use of crane or hoisting equipment in which a load bearing or load controlling part or component, brake, travel component, or clutch has been altered, replaced, or repaired.

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms).

iii. When the manufacturer requires load testing.

NOTE: Load Testing shall be performed at 100 to 110% of the ANTICIPATED LOAD for the specified configuration, not to exceed 100% of the manufacturer's load chart at the configuration of the test. The actual anticipated load itself may be used as the test load if accepted by the TPOC.

7. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Work 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 TPOC 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 Pre-Work 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 Pre-Work Conference:

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

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Critical Lift Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1.16.H.02.d

v. Crane Inspections & Load Testing

vi. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

vii. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

viii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

ix. Contractor’s Equipment

x. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures

xi. Invoice and payment

8. 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.

9. Security – The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Franklin Falls 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 service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

10. Flooding – The Franklin Falls Dam is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters. When flooding ends and waters recede, the TPOC will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

11. Payment – The Contractor shall furnish the TPOC with one invoice per month. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, labor hours, quantities, 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. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

All invoices may be mailed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Franklin Falls Dam

46 Granite Drive Franklin, New Hampshire 03235

Or emailed to tia.m.mercer@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove all debris from the Franklin Falls Dam log boom and the trash racks (See Informational Photos 1, 2, 3 and 4), and relocate the debris to a designated catchment area.

Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein.

2. Submittals – Although the Government reviews submissions for technical data/information required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the government within 30 days of Contract Award. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities.

NOTE: Suggested forms and templates may be obtained by contacting the TPOC.

Accident Prevention Plan & Activity Hazard Analysis Commercial Driver’s Licenses for all workers operating vehicles requiring a

Commercial Driver’s License (e.g., Mobile Crane, Dump Truck or Tractor Trailer Truck)

Boat Operating Certifications U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators, or equivalent)

Crane Operation Certifications for the operator of specific crane(s) to be used onsite (Nationally Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization)

Crane Operator’s Physical Qualifications/Examination (must be completed by a D.O. or M.D.)

Standard Lift Plan/Critical Lift Plan Rigging and Signal Person Certifications Equipment Inspections, Certifications, and Registration o Annual Crane Inspection o Crane registration and certification documents o Crane Inspection Checklist from EM 385-1-1 o Daily Shift Inspections o Operational Test o Load Test

Safety Certificates o Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) – 10-hr OSHA Construction Safety

Class or equivalent within last 3 years and a minimum of 3 years safety work on similar projects

Equipment Specification Sheets o Crane Lift Charts o Boom Angle Lift Charts o Clamshell Specification

Safety Data Sheets

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army Engineering Manual; 2014

1. EM 385-1-1.16 Load Handling Equipment

2. EM 385-1-1.15 Rigging

3. EM 385-1-1.18 Vehicles Machinery and Equipment

4. EM 385-1-1.13 Hand and Power tools

5. EM 385-1-1.13.F Chainsaws

6. EM 385-1-1.19 Floating Plants and Marine Activities (Motorboats)

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 – Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 –

Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. Other appropriate federal, state, and local codes

4. 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.

5. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules – The TPOC shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish services stated in the contract). The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each service, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required service listed. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated and approved by the TPOC in advance of actual schedule changes.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from 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. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

7. 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 when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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 Government will not supply any electricity. The

Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is a restroom available at the contract site and there is access to potable water at the site.

The Contractor can utilize the public restrooms located next to the garage which also allows access to potable water.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor’s operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC 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. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

11. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service 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.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor’s employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all 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, USACE personnel, or other contractors

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, 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.

12. Quality Assurance – The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. 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. Inspections-

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Performance Work Statement. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The TPOC may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the TPOC. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. 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.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

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 materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or materials.

15. 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.

Part 2 Equipment:

1. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards.

2. Type of Equipment-

a. Cranes: The Contractor shall provide a crane, operator, and signal person, each of which must be able to work and/or provide signals for clamshell bucket operation. The crane must be at least a minimum of a 120-ton crane with a 100-foot boom length. A larger capacity crane may be used to satisfy the debris removal requirements, with the knowledge that its overall size and weight may limit the crane’s access and egress to the service areas described.

b. Clamshell Bucket: The clamshell bucket must be at least a ½ yard bucket. It shall be constructed to handle heavy and oddly shaped debris loads.

c. Long Reach Excavator: The long reach excavator may only be used at the log boom crane pad as an option to remove debris from the log boom and relocate it in the adjacent catchment area. The excavator must have a reach of at least 60ft and be equipped with a functioning mechanical thumb.

d. Debris Pushing Motorboat: The Contractor must provide a minimum of one debris pushing boat with motor and a two-person crew with tools and equipment necessary to facilitate the clearing of the log boom area and trash rack. The boat must be equipped to be rigged for lift by the crane for deployment to and retrieval from the water.

NOTE: All waterborne activities must conform to USACE EM 385-1-1, to include a U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) certification. All Coast Guard approved safety devices for a small vessel must be on board, operational, and used properly during any waterborne work. Including the proper wearing of a Coast Guard approved Personal Floatation Device.

e. Chainsaw or Cutting Equipment: The Contractor shall provide appropriate gasoline powered cutting equipment for cutting woody debris of various sized that may be considerably laden with silt or soil and may occasionally contain manmade objects including nails, screws, cables, and other potentially hazardous objects. Any cutting equipment used in the debris removal work must include the manufacturer’s current safety standards and conform to USACE EM 385-1-1.

The operator of such cutting equipment must also be properly outfitted with the appropriate safety gear for the job in conformance with USACE EM 385-1-1.

3. Equipment Storage – The Government will provide a storage area and parking for

Contractor personnel. The Contractor may store certain pieces of equipment during the duration of the debris removal activities. Any equipment storage must be coordinated and approved by the TPOC. The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service.

NOTE: The Contractor shall submit one copy of the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet for each chemical proposed for use and or store.

Part 3 Materials and Supplies:

1. Provided by Government:

a. N/A

2. Provided by Contractor:

a. The Contractor shall supply all Materials and Supplies to accomplish the requirements of this contract.

Part 4 Service Requirements:

1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove all debris from the Franklin Falls Dam log boom and the Franklin Falls Dam trash racks (See Informational Photos 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), and relocate the debris to a designated catchment area (See Informational Map 1).

Access to each location shall be provided by the Franklin Falls Dam project staff each day during the contract work. Project staff will open necessary locked gates each morning and will close and secure the gates each afternoon after confirming the Contractor staff is out of the area.

NOTE: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load.

This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

River Debris: For the purpose of this contract river debris will be considered to be in one of two categories and shall be sorted as follows:

a. Woody Debris: Woody Debris is considered to be any woody vegetation in the form of logs, stumps, shrubs, branches, any boards, or lumber including pallets, plywood, stakes, posts, carrying timbers, and other like items.

b. Other Debris: Other Debris may include various trash materials such as Styrofoam and plastic containers, tires, propane cylinders and other non-valuable items.

NOTE: If there is other debris that is deemed to be potentially hazardous, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC so that it can properly be addressed without causing harm to persons or the environment.

2. Log Boom Debris Removal Requirements:

a. The preferred sequence of work would be for the log boom area to be cleaned of debris before beginning debris removal work at the trash rack.

b. A crane with a clamshell or a long reach excavator may be used to remove debris from the log boom. The operation of either type of equipment option shall be conducted in a manner to not remove soil from the river bottom or riverbank at the debris removal location.

c. Typically, any debris that becomes free of the log boom will drift downstream towards the dam and be caught on the trash racks.

d. All floating debris as well as any submerged debris that is visible by boat along the log boom must be removed.

e. If items cannot safely be removed, the Contractor and TPOC shall discuss solutions.

f. The log boom shall be clear of any caught or hung debris, as well as submerged debris so that any restriction of water flow is minimized.

g. The Contractor shall utilize the motorboat to push, pull, tow, or otherwise direct the debris towards the riverbank nearest the clamshell or long reach excavator.

This may require pulling or towing the debris from its location so that it may be removed with the clamshell or long reach excavator.

h. All debris shall be relocated from the river locations to the designated debris catchment area (See Informational Map 1).

i. The debris shall be neatly placed in the catchment area in segregated piles of woody debris and other debris.

j. Mobilization to the next stage of work will be after the inspection and at the approval of the TPOC.

3. Trash Racks Debris Removal Requirements:

a. Debris from the trash rack area shall be removed from the entire inflow area.

b. Only a crane with a clamshell may be used to remove debris from the trash rack.

c. Debris removal includes submerged debris from the water level down to the concrete bib and rock protection on the river bottom (a depth of approximately 7 to 10 feet) in the entire area between the intake wingwalls.

d. Debris removal includes guiding the clamshell between each of the concrete piers and capturing any debris that is within those areas from the water’s surface to the concrete bib on the river bottom.

e. All debris shall be relocated from the river locations to a designated catchment area (See Informational Map 1).

f. The debris shall be neatly placed at the debris catchment area in segregated piles of woody debris and other debris.

Part 5 Service Locations: The service locations are located in Franklin, NH near the Franklin Falls Dam. The Franklin Falls Dam Project Office is located at 46 granite Drive, Franklin, NH.

1. ITEM NO. 1 – Franklin Falls Dam Log Boom – River Debris Removal

a. Service Requirement:

i. Log Boom Debris Removal

b. Service Area: See Informational Map 1

i. The log boom is a series of connected floating plastic logs that is connected across the Pemigewasset River holding debris just upstream of the Franklin Falls Dam gatehouse.

ii. Access to this area is via Rte. 127 on the East side of the Franklin Falls Dam. The access road is a long gravel road with drainage ditches and culverts throughout its course to the log boom.

iii. The Contractor supplied debris pushing boat shall be rigged and launched into/retrieved from the river by the crane or launched upstream if launching area is accessible.

iv. The river flows may hamper pushing and pulling of debris along the log boom. In this occurrence the Franklin Falls Dam project staff can coordinate river flow changes to allow for more effective and safe debris removal.

v. Debris catchment area is adjacent to the Log Boom crane pad. Access to this area is via the Franklin Falls Dam project area on Rte. 127 and then onto a long, single gravel roadway (See Informational Map 1). Area shall be accessible during operation hours for Contractor Work.

c. Service Schedule:

i. One cleaning of the log boom

ii. Specific date to be coordinated with the TPOC

2. ITEM NO. 2 – Franklin Falls Dam Trash Racks – River Debris Removal

a. Service Requirement:

i. Trash Rack Debris Removal

b. Service Area: See Informational Map 1

i. The trash racks are vertical concrete piers through which the

Pemigewasset River flows through the Franklin Falls Dam. The trash racks generally collect floating debris in a perpendicular alignment to the piers; however, some debris does enter through the piers.

ii. The river bottom in this area is partially a concrete bib and mostly rock river bottom. Debris can be found throughout the entire water column in this area which is normally an approximate 7-10 feet in depth extending between the concrete wing walls as seen in Informational Photos 3-4.

iii. Access to the trash racks is via the Franklin Falls Dam off of Rte. 127 on the East side of the Pemigewasset River. The access road is a long dirt/gravel road with drainage ditches and culverts throughout its course to the trash racks.

iv. The area for the crane setup is on an earth surface at the top of the inflow wall beside the trash racks and the crane operator may set-up adjacent to the fence over-looking the trash racks (See Information Photo 5 & Map 1).

v. The river flows may hamper pushing and pulling of debris off of or out of the trash racks. Another concern would be clamshell being pulled into the trash racks and becoming lodged in the intake works.

vi. During debris removal at this location the TPOC will coordinate river flow changes to allow for more effective and safe debris removal.

vii. Debris catchment area is located adjacent to the crane pad area on a higher elevation grass tier roadway (See Informational Photo 5 & Map 1).

c. Service Schedule:

i. One cleaning of the trash racks

ii. Specific start date to be coordinated with the TPOC.

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