Solicitation W912WJ23Q0111.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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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)

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

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

ALT I 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 SOLICITATION 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 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.

3. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

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 Contractor 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.

BID SCHEDULE

WATERPROOF GATEHOUSE MASONRY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BIRCH HILL DAM

ROYALSTON, MA

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bid Schedule

ITEM UNIT QTY TOTAL

1. Birch Hill Dam Gatehouse

Repointing, Caulking, and Waterproofing Masonry

Job

2. Birch Hill Dam Gatehouse Sealing Copper Flashing

Job

TOTAL

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

WATERPROOF GATEHOUSE MASONRY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BIRCH HILL DAM

I. General

1. Scope of work

The contractor shall provide all material, labor and equipment needed to repoint mortar in existing gaps between brick masonry, re-caulk windows, remove efflorescence and then waterproof the brick masonry and concrete base, on four exterior gatehouse walls at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Birch Hill Dam gatehouse. The gatehouse measures approximately 51 feet long by 25 feet wide and 25 feet high. The surface area is estimated to be 3800 square feet. Access to the north, east, and west sides of the gatehouse is difficult, a site visit is highly recommended (see informational photos).

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

3. Technical Point of Contact The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Project Manager Zachery Koziol.

He can be reached by phone at 978-318-8265 or by email at:

zachery.e.koziol@usace.army.mil

4. Site Visit An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Project Manager Zach Koziol. Site visits are generally scheduled between 9:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

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 field work.

The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. All submittals to include safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

6. 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, 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 :

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 Protection 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 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 30-Hour OSHA Course (or equivalent).

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 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 Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this 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 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. Specific Safety Section-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 Competent Persons (CPs) and Qualified

Persons (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

c. 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.

d. 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.

e. 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

f. 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.

g. 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.

8. Specific Safety Section-Silica Exposure Control Plan

a. General: All activities that create a crystalline silica exposure must be completed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1153; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica. The 1926.1153 standard has been deemed more stringent than EM 385-1-1, Section 06.N and shall be used as the primary standard for activities involving crystalline silica.

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:

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

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

III. Accident Prevention Plan IV. Activity Hazard Analysis V. EM 385-1-1 Fall Protection Requirements/Plan

VI. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251) VII. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

VIII. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

IX. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

X. 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 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 service. 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 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.

b. Employee Conduct

The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply withal 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, 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 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. Any increase in quantity must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer (KO). 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 zachery.e.koziol@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements Part 1 General:

1. Summary The contractor shall provide all material, labor and equipment needed to repoint mortar in existing gaps between brick masonry, re-caulk windows, remove efflorescence and then waterproof the brick masonry on four exterior gatehouse walls at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Birch Hill Dam gatehouse. The gatehouse measures approximately 51 feet long by 25 feet wide and 25 feet high. The surface area is estimated to be 3800 square feet. Access to the north, east, and west sides of the gatehouse is difficult, a site visit is highly recommended (see informational photos).

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 within 30 days of notice to proceed. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities.

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

Masonry cleaner product Manufacturer Data Sheet and Application Instructions Waterproofing product Manufacturer Data Sheet, Application Instructions, and

Warranty Caulking Manufacturer Data Sheet, Application Instructions, and Warranty Concrete Patch Manufacturer Data Sheet, Application Instructions, and Warranty

3. Existing Conditions

The construction of the gatehouse was completed in 1942 and is approximately 51’ in length by 25’ in width with masonry walls 25’tall (see informational photos). Repointing and waterproofing have been completed in the past. The last known timeframe of which this work was completed was in 2010. The contractor shall assume that approximately 30% (1,140 square feet) of the outside mortar joints are unsound and need to be repointed. The exterior window caulking is failing and will need to be replaced.

4. Site Specific Hazards The contractor may encounter bees and hornets at the site. It is up to the contractor to remove these insects as they see fit, including spraying for nests. Stinging insects present a special hazard on project sites due to the danger of allergic reactions in some people. If stung, remove the stinger as quickly as possible. Bees will leave behind a stinger however wasps and hornets will not. Commonly the sting site will become red, slightly swollen, and itchy. Use an icepack to help reduce swelling and topical calamine or antihistamine to calm itching. Watch for signs of severe allergic reaction such as swelling, redness, itching, hives, shortness of breath, and dizziness. If these symptoms are evident, an anaphylactic reaction may be occurring, and immediate medical treatment is needed. Call 911.

5. 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.

The contractor shall remove all equipment within 7 days of completing the project, to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

6. 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. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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:

Mortar Materials:

o Hydrated Lime shall conform to ASTM C 207, Type N or S.

o Masonry cement shall comply with ASTM C91. Cement shall not have more than

0.60 percent alkali nor more than 0.15 percent water soluble alkali by weight.

o Portland cement shall comply with ASTM C150, type I or II.

o Sand shall comply with ASTM C144 for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar.

o Mortar shall comply with ASTM C270 and match existing mortar for color, and texture. The mortar sample shall be approved in writing by the Technical Point of Contact prior to furnishing by the contractor.

Caulking: Provide sealant that has been tested and found suitable for the substrates to which it will be applied.

o Color to match existing substrate and will be approved by Technical Point of Contact prior to application.

o The caulk shall be UV light resistant and the best material for exterior use.

o Caulk will be compatible with existing construction material with a minimum service life of 10 years o Caulk must be 100% silicone.

o Caulk must be waterproof.

o Caulk must be exterior grade.

Masonry cleaner:

o shall be used for cleaning brick or masonry surfaces.

o Must be biodegradable.

o Must be safe to use around water and aquatic habitats.

o Must be used in accordance with manufacturers safety instructions.

o Product shall be designed for use as stated.

Masonry waterproofing sealant:

o Shall be a clear o Water-based sealer.

o Must be water-repellent.

o Must be non-staining.

o Must be environmentally friendly.

o Must be safe to use around water and aquatic habitats.

o Must be used with manufacturers safety instructions.

o Product shall be designed for use as stated.

Part 3 Execution:

1. Repair Cracked or Unsound Mortar The contractor shall furnish all labor, material, tools, and equipment to repoint deteriorated joints in brick. The new mortar joints shall match the existing brickwork in all aspects including bond, mortar color, flashings, and weep holes. Repoint brick joints by cutting and raking out mortar joints to ¾” depth and brushing joint clean. Just prior to repointing flush raked joints with water. Leave joints damp with no free water. Force mortar into joints and pack solid, strike off excess mortar and tool joint to match existing appearance. The contractor will inject mortar into cracks of broken brick to match existing appearance. Do not repoint brick when temperature may drop below 40 degrees F within 24 hours. Contractor will also repoint edges around windows and door.

2. Clean Masonry Once the four walls have been repointed, clean each wall and concrete base with a commercial grade masonry cleaner in accordance with manufacturer’s application instructions. The cleaning should include but is not limited to the removal and cleaning of all efflorescence in the work area. The contractor shall ensure no hazardous chemicals enter the river below. The contractor shall ensure exterior wall fixtures including security camera lenses and air ventilation grates are protected during cleaning.

3. Apply Waterproofing Sealant

Apply waterproofing sealant in accordance with manufacturer’s application instructions to each of the four brick walls and accompanying concrete base. The contractor shall ensure exterior wall fixtures including security camera lenses and air ventilation grates are protected during application.

4. Recalk Windows and Copper Roof Flashing Remove deteriorated exterior caulk around windows and re-calk to seal and waterproof the joint. On the roof of gatehouse, inspect the copper flashing and waterproof it by sealing any cracks using caulking so it will impede the intrusion of water. Check intrusions on flashing, such as lightning rods, for soundness and add caulk where needed.

The caulk shall be UV light resistant and the best material for exterior use, compatible with existing construction material with a minimum service life of 10 years.

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

WATERPROOF GATEHOUSE MASONRY

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BIRCH HILL DAM

Informational Photo 1: Location of the Birch Hill Dam Gatehouse

Informational Photo 2: South side of the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Informational Photo 3: West side of the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Informational Photo 4: East side of the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Informational Photo 5: North side of the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Informational Photo 6: Example of deteriorated motor joint on the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Informational Photo 7: Example of deteriorated motor joint on the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse

Informational Photo 8: Example of deteriorated caulk joint on the Birch Hill Dam gatehouse window

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

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.

WAGE DETERMINATION

General Decision Number: MA20230013 06/16/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: MA20220013

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: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $16.20 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 2023. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.15 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/06/2023 1 01/13/2023 2 01/27/2023 3 02/17/2023 4 03/03/2023 5 03/24/2023

6 03/31/2023 7 06/16/2023

ASBE0006-013 09/01/2022

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR (Duct, Pipe, & Mechanical System Insulation)....$ 46.13 33.99

BRMA0003-004 02/01/2023

Rates Fringes

TILE FINISHER....................$ 46.25 32.43

TILE SETTER......................$ 60.37 34.37

BRMA0003-005 02/01/2023

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER (Includes Pointing, Caulking, Cleaning, and Waterproofing)...............$ 58.21 33.71

CARP0336-001 03/01/2023

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)...$ 45.12 29.43

ELEC0096-003 09/04/2022

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN

Includes HVAC/Temperature Controls Installation.......$ 45.59 30.92 Low Voltage Wiring..........$ 34.19 29.33

ELEV0041-005 01/01/2023

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 61.13 37.335+a+b

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 06/01/2023

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

GROUP 1:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Loader......................$ 54.28 31.95 GROUP 2: Bulldozer..........$ 53.69 31.95

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 03/16/2023

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER (Ornamental, Reinforcing, and Structural).....$ 52.42 39.95

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 03/01/2023

Rates Fringes

PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER (Includes HVAC Pipe and Unit Installation)....................$ 51.50 28.07

ROOF0033-005 02/01/2023

Rates Fringes

ROOFER...........................$ 48.53 33.63

SHEE0063-006 01/01/2022

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (Includes HVAC Duct and Unit Installation)....................$ 38.01 32.21

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, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198.