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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

BID SCHEDULE

GATEHOUSE ROOF REPAIRS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

Statement of Work

Bid Schedule

ITEM UNIT QTY TOTAL

Barre Falls Dam Gatehouse

- Roof Replacement

Job 1

Barre Falls Dam Gatehouse -Install Lightning Protection System

Job 1

Total

INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS

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

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT (978) 318-8255 or

ANN.M.ADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT WHICH

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

MURPHYADLEY. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING

DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT ANN.M.ADLEY@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.

NOTE 3:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

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

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

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

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

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

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

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

ALONE.

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

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

GATEHOUSE ROOF REPAIRS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BARRE FALLS DAM

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to replace existing rubber membrane roof, insulation, facia, nailers, underlayment, flashing, gutters, and drip edge, ensuring that the new roof sheds water and there is no pooling or leakage. Additionally, the lightning protection system will be upgraded. The contractor will be responsible for properly disposing of all removed roofing materials. The Barre Falls Dam gatehouse roof measures approximately 22 feet by 25 feet.

2. Location – Barre Falls Dam is located at 200 Coldbrook Road, Barre, MA 01005.

3. Technical Point of Contact – The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger Brianna Green. Ranger Green can be reached by phone at 978-318-8263 or by email at: brianna.j.green@usace.army.mil

4. Site Visit – An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Ranger Green. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Thursday.

5. Schedule – The work shall be completed no later than 120 days from the Notice to Proceed.

All safety paperwork shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of notice to proceed. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

6. Safety – General: 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 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 Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf 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. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.17 and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Technical Point of Contact and deemed acceptable for use on the project. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template APP. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1 and this Statement of Work.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included 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 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. The attached safety meeting form or a similar contractor-prepared form shall be used. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact weekly.

B. AHA: An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work.

The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the Technical Point of Contact. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the AHAs contents with all effected onsite employees. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

C. 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 completed a 10 Hour OSHA training (or more). 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 other sections of this Statement of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

D. 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 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 working days of an incident.

E. The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary

Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the Technical Point of Contact 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 Technical Point of Contact shall be electronically.

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

7. 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:

C. Duties and responsibilities. Identify CPs and QPs and their responsibilities and qualifications

i. Description of the project or task performed

ii. Training requirements to include safe use of fall protection equipment

iii. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control

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

v. Rescue plan and procedures

vi. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems

vii. Inspection, maintenance, and storage of fall protection equipment

viii. Incident investigation procedures

ix. Evaluation of program effectiveness

x. Inspection and oversight methods employed

D. NOTE: It is realized that means of fall protection for the first person to establish 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.

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

iii. Prepare, update, review and approve fall protection and prevention plans

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

v. Supervise the selection, installation, use and inspection of non-certified anchorages

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

vii. Inspect fall protection equipment at the frequency required by the manufacturer and

EM 385-1-1.

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that can hold 5,000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP.

F. 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 design, selection, installation and inspection of certified anchorages and horizontal lifelines

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

G. 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 understand 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

H. 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. 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 approved by the GDA 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 GDA 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, and;

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;

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;

iii. 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:

iv. 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;

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

vi. 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 approved by the GDA.

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 to 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, Activity Hazard Analysis & Crane Lift Plan

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

viii. Invoice and payment

ix. Security Verification

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 Barre 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 work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

12. Contractor’s Personnel A. Minimum Personnel Requirements: The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified work properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

B. Employee Conduct: The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with all CFR 36 Rules and Regulations, federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

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

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, 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 US Army Corps of Engineers 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. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost.

Any increase in quantity must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer (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 – Payment shall be made on a per job basis. 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 work, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be emailed to brianna.j.green@usace.army.mil Or mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Barre Falls Dam PO Box 519 Hubbardston, MA 01452

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to replace existing Ethylene

Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) roof membrane, insulation, underlayment, caulking, flashing, drip edge, facia, gutters, and drainage system. Additionally, the lightning protection system will be upgraded to current NFPA 780 requirements (as applicable), Stone ballast will be removed and brought to on-site location, designated by the Technical Point of Contact.

The contractor will be responsible for properly disposing of all removed materials, except the stone ballast. All products shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Existing Conditions –The Barre Falls Dam gatehouse was built in 1958, with “final field corrections” completed in 1981 (see as-built drawing # CON-214) for more information. The existing lightning protection was installed in 1985, the existing roof membrane was installed in 1991, and the existing railings were installed in 1997. The roof is approximately 22 feet by 25 feet consisting of flat concrete deck with EPDM membrane, stone ballast, roof outlet, gutter and drainage system on north face, flashing, drip edge and facia on and around all edges, flood lights, lightning protection, chimney, inactive engine exhaust, and safety railing (see informational photos 1-16 for further details). The only access to the roof deck is from the bridge deck. The roof deck is approximately 20 feet above the bridge deck.

3. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The contractor shall keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. All disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

4. 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 daily.

No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

5. Sustainability – EPA Designated: 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.

Bio-based: 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.

6. Building Protection – The building and all 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.

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

8. Government Resources – The government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets. The contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). The contractor may have a portable toilet delivered and placed near the work site, which may be secured by the contractor when not on site; alternatively, the contractor may use the outdoor vault toilets located in the picnic area, about 250 yards to the East of the dam and gatehouse.

9. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring and Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operation. 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 firm’s operation.

10. 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.

11. 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 always and at all places during the term of the contract.

12. 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.

13. Receiving and Storing Materials – The Corps of Engineers will provide a storage area and parking for contractor personnel. 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 for supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

14. Requests for information – After contract award, requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact.

15. Submittals – Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this

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

A. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted and accepted within 30 days of Contract Award.

i. Accident Prevention Plan, including fall protection plan

ii. Lift plan– If Applicable

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

B. Other Submittals: Submitted for acceptance prior to ordering supplies and materials.

i. Manufacturer Data for membrane, insulation material, caulking, adhesive, flashing, drip edge, facia, and gutter, including color, type, etc.

ii. Warranty Information

Part 2 Products

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

Products shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to installation. The roof system, including the EPDM membrane, insulation, gutters and drain(s), and facia/flashing shall have a 30-year manufacturer warranty.

1. Membrane meets the following requirements (ASTM D4637, Type 1 EPDM)

A. Nominal thickness of 90 mil, B. Gray or black in color, C. Watertight seams, D. Fully adhered, E. Able to withstand normal foot traffic over entirety of roof without concern of puncture or damage.

2. Insulation meets the following requirements:

A. Tapered Rigid foam board will be fully adhered to the vapor barrier.

B. Able to withstand foot traffic without crushing or damage, C. Insulation will be tapered to the 4 drains as to provide positive drainage from entire roof deck to drains with an approximate slope of 1/4 inch per foot to a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch.

3. Exterior Plywood underlayment meets the following requirements:

A. 1 inch thick B. Fully waterproof bonding to concrete deck.

C. Suitable for exterior applications that are subject to permanent exposure to the weather or moisture.

4. Vapor Barrier meets the following requirements:

A. Approved by the EPDM membrane manufacturer and tapered foam insulation manufacturer to be compatible with their products.

B. A vapor barrier will be fully adhered to the plywood underlayment layer.

5. Nailers (wood blocking roof edge under flashing):

A. Constructed from Pressure Treated Lumber suitable for exterior applications that are subject to permanent exposure to the weather or moisture.

B. Will be built up around the entire perimeter of the roof following “Detail A” of Informational Photo #15 with additional blocking added to achieve enough height to accommodate the 1-inch plywood and ridged foam board needed to achieve roof pitch with at least 2 inches of lip above the highest point of the flat roof.

C. Cutouts will be made for the 4 roof scupper drains on the north side of the roof after the tapered foam insulation has been installed to the proper height.

6. Softeners meet the following requirements:

A. PVC coated softeners will be installed anywhere the EMDM membrane will contact a sharp edge or bridge a gap in an inside curve of the Nailers or Scuppers.

B. Compatible with EPDM membrane material.

7. Caulk that meets the following requirements:

A. Clear or color of the surrounding substrate needs approval by the technical point of contact.

B. Exterior grade silicone adhesive sealant product, compatible with new EPDM membrane material, as recommended by manufacturer.

8. Flashing and facia and drip edge that meets the following requirements:

A. Compatible with new roofing materials.

B. Powder coated woodland green to match color of the existing railing.

C. Installed/adhere to completely cover entire exterior roof edging as well as the underneath edging and corner flashing, ensuring existing coverage is maintained and compatible with new roofing materials.

9. Gutter and Scupper drainage system that meets the following requirements:

A. Gutter will be replaced with same or similar length and width to existing gutter, to fit with existing bracing of railing (see photos). Exact measurements to be confirmed by the contractor.

B. Gutter will be broken in the middle or installed in 2 parts, capped at the ends, and sloped to either drain at ½ inch over 10 feet.

C. Downspout openings will be on either side of the gutter and will send water away from building.

D. Downspout pipes will be replaced with new pipes of the same length and secured with rust resistant metal fasteners.

10. Lightning Protection system that meets the following requirements:

A. Lightning protection system will comply with NFPA780 Standard for installation of Lightning Protection Systems.

Part 3 Execution

General

1. The building and all its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. Activities including but not limited to roofing demolition and installation shall be scheduled so that weather related events will result in no damage to the building or any of its contents. 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 or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

2. All products shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s or supplier’s recommendations.

3. It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment and fall protection necessary for performing the work.

4. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. Contractor shall use people trained and experienced in applying EPDM membrane roof systems.

5. The work area has limited access and may require a crane for the placement of material & supplies. The Contractor shall provide an appropriately sized crane that will not exceed the gatehouse bridge weight limit and size (see specifications below).

Access Bridge to Gate House is a single span, rolled beam structure built in 1958.

The roadway width across the bridge is 10'-0" between parapets.

The Bridge Rating information is as follows:

Type: H-20; Inventory: 16 ton; Operating: 22 ton Type: HS-20; Inventory: 26 ton; Operating: 39 ton

6. Existing safety railing will not be removed or replaced. As necessary, railing sections may be removed temporarily to complete work in that area. All appropriate fall protection practices will be used while working around these areas and on the roof if sections are removed.

7. Contractor will be responsible for providing their own access to the gatehouse roof.

Demolition

1. Stone ballast will be removed and brought to on-site location, designated by the Technical

Point of Contact and disposed of.

2. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of the existing EPDM membrane and insulation down to the concrete deck.

3. Remove and dispose of existing caulk and flashing.

4. Remove all wooden associated pieces of roofing structure including but not limited to wood fascia and wood nailers, blocking, and underlayment.

5. Cut flush or remove any unnecessary objects that may puncture new material, such as old fasteners.

6. Remove old engine exhaust unit and seal concrete roof opening with grout.

7. Clean and inspect the concrete deck and roof edges for cracks/damage. Notify Technical

Point of Contact if any significant cracks and or damage are found.

8. The Contractor shall legally dispose of the existing EPDM membrane, caulk, flashing, and other demolition debris in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Installation

1. Install new Fascia Board Nailers and 2”x4” Roof Deck Nailer reusing existing bolt locations.

2. Install new perimeter Nailer Blocking to height needed to accommodate thickness of plywood underlayment, vapor barrier and tapered foam board insulation plus 2” of additional lip height (See Informational Picture 17).

3. Install 1” plywood underlayment fully adhered to the concrete decking.

4. Install vapor barrier fully adhered to plywood underlayment following manufacturer specifications.

5. Install new tapered rigid foam insulation, fully adhered to vapor barrier with minimum gaps and glued or sealed seams. Insulation will be tapered down toward the 4 scupper drains on the north wall to shed water. Insulation will be tapered to a slope of approximately 1/4 inch per foot, to a minimum thickness of 1/2 inch at the 4 scupper drains.