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BID SCHEDULE

DAM SPILLWAY LIFTING & MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

OTTER BROOK LAKE

KEENE, NH

Bid Schedule

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

1. Otter Brook Lake Fusegate Lifting & Maintenance

JOB 1

2. Report

JOB 1

Total

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DAM SPILLWAY FUSEGATE LIFTING & MAINTENANCE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

OTTER BROOK LAKE

KEENE, NH

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1. SUMMARY

Contractor shall provide lifting and maintenance services of two (2) spillway Fusegates (Fusegates 1 and 2 only) at Otter Brook Dam. Fusegates 1 and 2 shall be lifted individually off the concrete sill to break any bond that may have developed, and contractor shall perform any maintenance deemed necessary in the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2) to Fuesgates 1 and 2. Maintenance includes clearing debris from the downstream drain holes, the inlet well, and debris from the uplift chamber located at the base of the Fusegates. The Fusegates are designed to overtop and travel downstream during a high flow event such as a PMF (Probable maximum flood), reducing the spillway crest elevation and effectively increasing the amount of discharge that can be released from the spillway without causing overtopping of the dam.

Lifting shall be performed with four (4) jacking shoes and other lifting equipment (hydraulic pump, hydraulic cylinders, etc.) present at the Otter Brook Field Office in Keene, NH.

Calibration and testing of all lifting equipment will be required prior to lifting of the Fusegates.

The joint seal system consisting of rubber seals and steel plates between each Fusegate will have to be removed prior to lifting and re-installed after lifting. A report documenting the work performed including the condition/testing of the equipment, procedure for lifting, removal/re-installation of the joint seal system, maintenance performed, and the loads needed to raise each Fusegate shall be produced.

2. SCHEDULE

Work shall be completed no later than 130 days from the contract award date (Period of Performance). Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. Any proposed changes to an approved schedule must be submitted to the TPOC in writing and are not finalized until approved. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The Pre-Work Conference shall be completed within 14 days of Contract Award.

3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1. Otter Brook Dam

Otter Brook Dam (480 Branch Road, Keene, NH 03431-9801) is located in Roxbury and Keene, New Hampshire in Cheshire County on Otter Brook, the principal tributary of the Branch River, which in turn is a tributary of the Ashuelot River. The dam site is situated 4.9 miles above the confluence of the Branch with the Ashuelot River and about 31 miles upstream from the Ashuelot River’s confluence with the Connecticut River at Hinsdale, New Hampshire. The project consists of an embankment, an outlet works, and a spillway with an uncontrolled Fusegate weir.

3.1.1. Spillway Fusegates

The six (6) Fusegates were installed as a result of a1990 hydrologic review which concluded that Otter Brook Dam could not safely discharge flows from a PMF without causing overtopping of the dam and likely dam failure. A 2003 Dam Safety Assurance study recommended that the existing spillway weir be removed, the spillway channel excavated, and a Fusegate structure consisting of six (6) labyrinth concrete overflow sections be added. These sections are designed to overtop, tip once the pool reaches a certain elevation, and travel downstream during a high flow event such as a PMF, thus reducing the spillway crest elevation and effectively increasing the amount of discharge that can be released from the spillway without causing overtopping of the dam. The mechanism by which they tip consists of water entering a vertical inlet well once the pool reaches a certain elevation, water filling the uplift chamber located at the base of the Fusegate and creating uplift that causes the Fusegate to tip. The spillway modifications were completed in the spring of 2006. See Appendix B for construction plans of the Fusegates and appurtenant work and photos of the Fusegates.

The Fusegates were fabricated off-site and placed in their intended locations once the concrete sill was complete. The Fusegates were then lifted (2006) with the jacking equipment in order to confirm their weights and then, based upon the results, concrete ballasts were added for each gate. The purpose of the ballast is to regulate the spillway flow released downstream by preventing each Fusegate from tipping until the upstream pool reaches specified elevations.

Once the ballasts were installed, the Fusegates were lifted once again in order to confirm that their total weights matched up with their design weights. See the “Addendum to Fusegates Design Report Based on As-Built Configuration” (Appendix A) for design details, tipping order, and final 2006 weights (Appendix A, page 25) of the Fusegates. See Appendix E for the “Work Performed Report” by George Carins and Sons, Inc. (2015) documenting the 2015 Fusegate lifting where all Fusegates were lifted for final 2015 weights.

According to the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2, Appendix A), the Fusegates shall be lifted one-eighth (1/8) of an inch to a maximum one-quarter (1/4) of an inch above the spillway sill in order to break any bond that may have developed between the concrete Fusegates and concrete sill through calcification or siltation. Any bonding would inhibit the Fusegates from tipping and the safety of the dam could be impacted.

All of the Fusegates have been lifted during installation in 2006 and during the 2015 maintenance lifting. See Appendix E for the “Work Performed Report” by George Carins and Sons, Inc. (2015) documenting the 2015 Fusegate lifting where all Fusegates were lifted.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

Contractor shall submit an overall project schedule to incorporate the submittals and key dates, relative to the Period of Performance, as listed below. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel will be on site to perform gate inspection work and to familiarize project staff with lifting methods.

The services to be performed under this scope include:

Task 1: Work Plan and Accident Prevention Plan

Work shall not proceed until the Work Plan and Accident Prevention Plan are reviewed and accepted by the Government. Work Plan and Accident Prevention Plan shall be submitted at least fifteen days prior to anticipated work start date.

Work Plan. The Contractor shall prepare a Work Plan for the work to be performed under this Task Order. The Work Plan shall describe all procedures, personnel, including any proposed subcontractors, proposed methods, equipment, and sequence of work.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required clearances and state and local permits.

Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed as detailed in Part 8 below. The accident prevention plan must be approved prior to commencement of fieldwork.

Task 2: Review Background Information and Site Visit

Review “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2, Appendix A) and the “Addendum to Fusegates Design Report Based on As-Built Configuration” (Reference 3, Appendix A); record drawings of the spillway Fusegates and Otter Brook Dam (Appendix B);

review photos of the completed Fusegates; and review operation and maintenance manuals of the lifting equipment present at the Otter Brook Field Office (Appendix C). In addition to the equipment at Otter Brook Dam list in Appendix C, a lifting hoist fabricated by the 2015 lifting Contractor is available. See Appendices E, F, and G for more information regarding the hoist.

This hoist mounts to the top of the Fusegate to allow the transferal of equipment from the upstream to downstream side of the Fusegates.

Any missing information regarding the operation and maintenance of the lifting equipment shall be obtained from the manufacturer.

The Contractor shall visit the project site to evaluate project logistics, to assess access to the upstream and downstream sides of the Fusegates, and to examine available lifting equipment (ie.

mechanical equipment, jacking shoes, jacking shoe bolts, etc.). There is no vehicle access to the downstream side of the Fusegates. Note that a portion of the upstream side of Fusegates contains wetlands (see construction drawings in Appendix B of this document) and areas immediately upstream from Fusegates are marshy at certain times of the year. The Contractor shall ensure no impact occurs to the wetlands due to Contractor operations; in this regard, coordination with the Government will be required. See Section 6 of this document for coordination details.

Task 3: Testing Lifting Equipment

See the “Appendix D” of the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference

2) for methods and equipment necessary to lift the Fusegates. The Fusegates are to be lifted via four (4) total jacking shoes attached to the upstream and downstream sides of the Fusegates and four (4) total hydraulic cylinders.

All parts of Task 3 shall be completed prior to lifting of the Fusegates.

Confirm that all lifting equipment necessary for lifting the Fusegates is present at the Otter Brook Field Office in Keene, NH. See Section 6 of this document for coordination details.

Equipment present at the Otter Brook Field Office consists of the original equipment used during the initial lifting in 2006 and the subsequent lifting in 2015. Information regarding of equipment present at the Otter Brook Field Office, including an inventory list, recent photos (2015), cut-sheets, and available manuals, is included in Appendices C, F, and G of this document. 61 bolts and 52 washers for use with the jacking shoes are also available. Equipment includes a lifting hoist fabricated by the 2015 lifting Contractor that is available. This hoist mounts to the top of the Fusegate to allow the transferal of equipment from the upstream to downstream side of the Fusegate. See Section C-1 in Appendix C of this document for an example of the lifting equipment configuration. See Section B-3 of Appendix B of this document for photos from the 2006 lifting. See Appendix E for the “Work Performed Report” by George Cairns and Sons, Inc.

(2015) documenting the 2015 Fusegate lifting where all Fusegates were lifted. See Appendix F for the “Working plan Supplemental Information” by George Cairns and Sons, Inc. (2015) for information regarding the hoist used to transport equipment from the upstream to downstream side of the Fusegates. Additional information regarding use of the hoist during the 2015 lifting can also be found in Appendix E.

Contractor shall confirm that there is enough length of hose to operate upstream and downstream jacks.

Ten (10) jacking shoes (125 lbs each) and bolts are located in the Otter Brook Field Office in Keene, NH. Jacking shoes are to be attached to the Fusegates in their designated location with proper bolts as specified on sheet SF-6 of the Fusegates construction plans (Figure 18, Appendix B of this document). See Appendix C of this document for summary of jacking shoes labels and install locations. These labels are assumed to be correct, however, adjustments to shoe locations may have to be made. See Appendix E for the “Work Performed Report” by George Cairns and Sons, Inc. (2015) documenting the 2015 Fusegate lifting for further information regarding jacking shoe use.

Contractor shall confirm that all bolts necessary to secure the jacking shoes are available.

Any missing information regarding the operation and maintenance of the lifting equipment shall be obtained from the manufacturer.

Contractor shall confirm that all lifting equipment to be used in lifting the Fusegates is working properly. This includes performing any maintenance recommended by the manufacturer, testing the equipment to ensure it will perform properly according to the operation and maintenance manual, and correcting any problems found with the equipment (including replacement of parts).

This includes confirming that the hoist that allows the transferal of equipment from the upstream to downstream side of the Fusegate is in working order and performing any necessary maintenance.

Part of the testing shall be connecting the full lifting system including the hydraulic pump, valves, gauges, connections, hoses, and hydraulic cylinders intended for use in the Fusegate lifting and loading each cylinder to a minimum of 80,000 lbs. This load shall be maintained by each hydraulic cylinder for 5 minutes. Each component of the lifting system must be shown to be working properly in accordance with their respective manufacturer operation and maintenance manuals (i.e. no leaks, loss of pressure, erratic behavior).

The gauges shall be calibrated during the testing to ensure that they provide accurate readings during the lifting.

Prior to lifting the Fusegates, contractor shall provide documentation describing the testing of all equipment intended for use in the lifting and confirmation that it is working properly.

Task 4: Remove and Re-Install Joint Sealing System

The joint sealing system consists of rubber seals secured with steel plates and nuts that prevent water from seeping under and around each Fusegate during a high pool. The system is essential in preventing early tipping of the Fusegates by stopping water from prematurely entering the uplift chamber below each Fusegate.

Scheduling the execution of this task shall be coordinated with the project personnel so that anticipated pool levels will not interfere with site access and execution. Joint sealing system shall only be removed if no large pool events are anticipated during the full duration of time that they are not in place.

Prior to lifting the Fusegates, remove all horizontal and vertical joint seals located between each gate, the concrete sill, and the abutments according to methods specified in the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2). This includes removal of rubber seals, steel plates, nuts, and washers. Documenting from where materials were removed may aid in re-installing the sealing system. Protect seals and hardware from damage during work. The Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any seals or hardware damaged by work activities or improper storage.

After lifting the Fusegates, re-install all horizontal and vertical joint seals located between each gate, the concrete sill, and the abutments according to methods specified in the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2). Re-use seals that were initially removed. This includes replacing any damaged or missing hardware with equivalent products that meet requirements specified in the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2). The system shall be re-installed so that it prevents water leakage from the upstream pool into and around the Fusegate uplift chambers and prevents premature flipping of the Fusegates.

Task 5: Perform Lifting of Each Fusegate and Maintenance

Lifting of each Fusegate is performed to eliminate any bonding with the sill that would inhibit the Fusegates from tipping and prevent any impact to the safety of the Dam and also to clear any debris present in the chamber or that could inhibit function of the Fusegate.

Scheduling the execution of this task shall be coordinated with the project personnel so that anticipated pool levels will not interfere with site access and execution.

Prior to lifting each Fusegate, the downstream drain hole and vertical inlet well pipe shall be inspected and water jetting shall be performed to clear any debris that is present or any potential debris that is unobserved.

Prior to lifting each Fusegate, the threaded anchor slots for the jacking shoes and the bolts for the jacking shoes shall be carefully cleaned with a wire brush and air jetting so that they are free of all sand and debris. Care shall be taken to ensure that each bolt is carefully and properly attached and that damage to the threaded anchor slots is prevented. Care shall be taken to ensure that cross-threading does not occur.

Perform lifting of two (2) spillway Fusegates (Gates 1 and 2 only) according to the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2, Appendix A). It should be noted that theoretical forces noted in “Appendix D” of the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2, Appendix A) are no longer applicable as they were for the initial 2006 lifting prior to ballast installation; Fusegates now weigh more than this (see tables on page 25 of the “Addendum to Fusegates Design Report Based on As-Built Configuration” (Reference 3, Appendix A) for 2006 weights. The latest weights can be found in Appendix E, “Work Performed Report” by George Carins and Sons, Inc. (2015), which documented the 2015 Fusegate lifting.

Contractor shall document the pressure and load (in pounds) applied to each individual jack with the Fusegate in the full lifted position (1/8 inch to a maximum of 1/4 inch above sill).

While in the lifted position, the uplift chamber located at the base of each Fusegates shall be inspected and if debris is present, water jetting shall be performed.

As noted on page 14 of the “Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C” (Reference 2, Appendix A), “Care must be taken to ensure the Fusegate is lifted and lowered in a controlled, horizontal manner (see Appendix D for recommendations for Fusegate Lifting).”

Also noted on page 14, “it is essential to replace the Fusegate exactly in the same position as prior to the lifting. It must be ensured that the contact between the downstream toe abutments and the downstream face of the Fusegate chamber is maintained after lowering each unit.”

Care shall be taken not to impact adjacent Fusegates during the lifting.

Jacking shoes must be secured with proper bolts as indicated on the Fusegate construction drawings.

After the lifting of the two (2) Fusegates has been performed, all lifting equipment shall be placed into storage on-site in a location determined by the Otter Brook Project personnel.

Contractor is responsible for any damage that occurs as a result of their operations (ie. to the spillway Fusegates, appurtenant structures, etc.).

Task 6: Prepare Report Documenting Work Performed

Prepare a report documenting:

Initial condition of each piece of lifting equipment (including high resolution photos) All testing performed on the lifting equipment All maintenance and problems that were corrected with the lifting equipment Method of transporting the lifting equipment to the upstream and downstream sides of the Fusegates Physical configuration of the lifting equipment at each Fusegate Complete method of removal of the joint sealing system (note any issues that existed) Condition of each Fusegate prior to lifting (including photos) (ie. debris present, large cracks in concrete) Distance between each Fusegate and, if applicable, between each Fusegate the abutment prior to lifting Step-by-step procedure used to lift each Fusegate Pressure and Load applied to each jack necessary when each Fusegate is one-eighth of an

(1/8) of an inch to a maximum of one-quarter (1/4) inch off the sill Maintenance performed on each gate (ie. debris clearing) Condition of each gate once fully lowered (any changes from initial condition) Final distance between each Fusegate and, if applicable, between each Fusegate and the abutment after lifting Complete re-installation of the joint sealing system

Prepare an Adobe portable document formatted (PDF) file of the entire report.

5. DELIVERABLES

5.1. Draft Report

The draft report shall address all the items stated in Section 4.

5.2. Final Report

The final report shall completely address or incorporate all comments made by the Government during its review of the draft report.

The final report, with all of the drawings, tables, text and an Adobe PDF file of the entire report, shall be uploaded to the Government server using the SAFE link which the Government will provide to the Contractor.

All submittals to the Government shall be directed to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Mr.

William Gray, 696 Virginia Rd, Concord, Massachusetts 01742-2751.

6. COORDINATION

All field activities and site visits, as appropriate for the particular dam, shall be coordinated by telephone at least ten business days prior to actual commencement of work with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Geotechnical Engineering Section. Point of contact for Otter Brook Dam shall be Mr. William Gray, (978) 318-8188. All field activities and site visits shall also be coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Operations Division at least ten days prior to the start of the field work at each site. Point of contact for Otter Brook Dam shall be Ms.

Christie Baker, (978) 318-8483. The Otter Brook Field Office and Otter Brook Dam are located at 480 Branch Road, Keene, NH 03431.

7. SCHEDULE

7.1. Tasks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

Tasks 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 shall be completed within the first 75 calendar days of the Period of Performance.

7.2. Draft Report

The draft report required by paragraph 4 shall be submitted within 90 calendar days, of the date of the start of the Period of Performance. The Government will review and submit comments to the Contractor within 15 calendar days of receipt of the draft report. The Contractor then has 7 calendar days to address the Government’s comments.

7.3. Final Report:

The final report shall be submitted within 15 calendar days of receipt of the Government’s review comments on the draft report. Any questions related to the comments shall be addressed to the Government reviewer and shall be resolved before the final report(s) are submitted. Any final report that does not address all comments shall be returned to Contractor for revision and resubmission at no additional expense to the Government.

8. POOL EVENTS

It is possible that the pool could rise up against the fusegates after a period of heavy precipitation/inflow. The Contractor shall inform itself of weather conditions and plan their activities to prevent interruption due to pool rise and precipitation events. The Government shall notify the contractor 24 hours prior to the pool being expected to rise up and inundate the spillway approach area.

9. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP), COMPETENT PERSONS, AND

SAFETY REPORTING

9.1. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as described in 2 below. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the APP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

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

The APP shall detail how safety and health will be managed during the project. The APP shall address the requirements of applicable Federal, State and local safety and health laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause No.

52.236-13 for Accident Prevention, which is added by reference. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Chapter 1, Sections 01.A.12 through 01.A.17, Figure 1-2 AHA, and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). The APP shall be developed by a qualified person. The contractor shall be responsible for documenting the qualified person’s credentials. Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are 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.

The contractor shall provide on-going evaluations of the APP throughout the life of the project.

Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the GDA.

For projects that exceed 12 months in duration, the APP shall be reviewed annually with a signed copy submitted to the GDA. APP Appendices:

9.1.1. Activity Hazard Analysis. An Activity Hazard Analysis (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. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHA has been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the contractor to discuss the AHA contents with all engaged in the activity. The preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor and shall include all subcontractors and Government on-site representatives. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions or operations as appropriate.

9.2. Competent Persons:

9.2.1. Competent Persons are defined as one who can identify existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them. The contractor shall have a competent person onsite for each of the following applicable aspects that are involved in the project scope of work.

9.2.2. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): The Contractor shall designate one individual as the SSHO who shall have the qualifications detailed below. Documentation of SSHO qualifications shall be submitted for approval prior to initiating work. The SSHO may have other duties in addition to site safety and health, but may not be the Contractor’s Site Superintendent.

I. A minimum of two years of experience in implementing safety and health programs at similar projects.

II. Working knowledge of construction and service safety procedures as well as Federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.

III. 10-hour OSHA Construction Safety certification or as an equivalent, 10 hours of formal construction safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 10 -hour course.

9.3. Safety Reporting:

9.3.1. Safety Briefing and Equipment Inspection Documentation

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work.

All safety meetings shall be documented. A copy of a suggested weekly safety meeting form will be provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

The Contractor shall submit to the GDA a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract. The Contractor, upon award of the contract, will be required to make available for suitability and safety compliance inspection all equipment proposed for use to perform the work of this contract. Equipment shall be made available for inspection by the GDA five working days prior to the start of work. Any additional equipment added during the prosecution of the work shall also be made available for inspection prior to its use on the project. Equipment not accepted by the GDA should be repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

9.3.2. Incident Reporting

All work-related incidents, to include injuries, illnesses, near misses, and property related accidents (excluding on the road- vehicle accidents), shall be immediately reported to the GDA and documented appropriately. All incidents shall be investigated to identify all root causes and recommended hazard control measures.

ENG Form 3394 (Appendix D) shall be completed for all OSHA recordable injuries or illnesses and property damage accidents, for which property damage exceeds $5,000.00 within five days of the incident. A Lessons Learned Document shall also be submitted separately within five days of the incident.

9.3.3. Exposure Hour Reporting

The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (Appendix D) (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

10. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor is responsible for the quality of the submittals. The Contractor shall review each deliverable for its completeness, elimination of all conflicts, errors and omissions, and the overall professional and technical accuracy of the submission. It is emphasized that the work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures.

Deliverables, which are deficient in any of the areas stated herein, shall be returned for correction or upgrading, as determined by the Government, prior to completion of the Government review. Contract submission dates shall not be extended because a resubmission of material is required due to submission being deficient. The Contractor shall state in writing, in the fee proposal letter, that they are cognizant of the requirements herein, and that they, the firm, and its associates, if any, have the professional competency and technical expertise necessary to accomplish this task. No information about this task shall be given to any third party without prior written approval of the Government.

11. REFERENCES

1) New England District, “Otter Brook Lake Dam (NH00006) Periodic Inspection No. 10”, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, November 2017 (Final December 2018).

2) S.L., “Increase of Spillway Discharge Capacity at Otter Brook Dam, NH, Fusegates Operation and Maintenance Manual Rev. C”, Hydroplus Inc., Falls Church, VA, August 2006. [see Appendix A]

3) N.S., “Increase of Spillway Discharge Capacity at Otter Brook Dam, NH, Addendum to Fusegates Design Report Based on As-Built Configuration Rev. C”, Hydroplus Inc., Falls Church, VA, July 2006. [see Appendix A]

4) George Cairns and Sons, Inc., “Work Performed Report”, Windham, NH, October 2015. [see Appendix E]

5) George Cairns and Sons, Inc., “Working Plan Supplemental Information”, Windham, NH, September 2015. [see Appendix F]

6) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, EM385-1-1 “Safety and Health Requirements Manual”, Department of Army, November 2014.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

MAR 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.245-1 Government Property SEP 2021 52.245-9 Use And Charges APR 2012 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements JAN 2023 252.211-7007 Reporting of Government-Furnished Property MAR 2022 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

JAN 2023

252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling, and Marking of Government-Furnished Property

APR 2012

252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property JAN 2021 252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration APR 2012 252.245-7004 (Dev) Reporting, Reutilization, and Disposal (DEVIATION 2022-

O0006)

NOV 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Covered application means the social networking service TikTok or any successor application or service developed or provided by ByteDance Limited or an entity owned by ByteDance Limited.

Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101(6)--

(1) Means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment, used in the automatic acquisition, storage, analysis, evaluation, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information by the executive agency, if the equipment is used by the executive agency directly or is used by a contractor under a contract with the executive agency that requires the use-

(i) Of that equipment; or

(ii) Of that equipment to a significant extent in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product;

(2) Includes computers, ancillary equipment (including imaging peripherals, input, output, and storage devices necessary for security and surveillance), peripheral equipment designed to be controlled by the central processing unit of a computer, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources; but

(3) Does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

(b) Prohibition. Section 102 of Division R of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. 117-328), the No TikTok on Government Devices Act, and its implementing guidance under Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-23-13, dated February 27, 2023, "No TikTok on Government Devices" Implementation Guidance, collectively prohibit the presence or use of a covered application on executive agency information technology, including certain equipment used by Federal contractors. The Contractor is prohibited from having or using a covered application on any information technology owned or managed by the Government, or on any information technology used or provided by the Contractor under this contract, including equipment provided by the Contractor's employees; however, this prohibition does not apply if the Contracting Officer provides written notification to the Contractor that an exception has been granted in accordance with OMB Memorandum M-23-13.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEVIATION 2023-O0002) (DEC 2022)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision -

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service -

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means…