Solicitation W912WJ23Q0122.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ23Q0122 07-Aug-2023 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

SEE SCHEDULE

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

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e) (f)

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AMOUNT

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NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

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

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

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

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

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AND/OR DMS REG. 1

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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7. DELIVERY

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18-Aug-2023(Date)

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

978-318-8324JENNIFER M SAMELA

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d. CALENDAR DAYSc. 30 CALENDAR DAYSb. 20 CALENDAR DAYS12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

W912WJ23Q0122

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

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

WEST LAWN SHELTER

ROOF REPLACEMENT CONTRACT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

HOP BROOK LAKE PROJECT

MIDDLEBURY, CT 06762

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bid Schedule

ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY TOTAL

1. Hop Brook Lake

Removal and Disposal of Existing West Lawn Shelter

Job

Roof Structure.

2. Hop Brook Lake Installation and Painting of New West Lawn Shelter Roof Structure.

Job

Total

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

WEST LAWN SHELTER

ROOF REPLACEMENT CONTRACT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

HOP BROOK LAKE PROJECT

I. General:

1. Scope

Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to remove and dispose of existing asphalt shingle roof, tongue/groove wood decking, structural lumber, and rafters, install new “in-kind”, structural lumber, rafters, joists, plywood wood decking and 30-year architectural asphalt shingle roof on existing metal support posts and paint/stain entire structure both wood and metal on West Lawn Shelter at the Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area. All work must meet all applicable industry standards and shall comply with any applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations. The contractor must have a minimum of (3) years’ experience in the roofing and carpentry professions.

NOTE: The contractor must utilize fall protection in accordance with EM 385-1-1 (See section 6 below).

2. Location The West Lawn Shelter is within the Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area, which is located at 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Park Ranger Christopher Cogley at (203) 729-8840 X357 or mailto:christopher.j.cogley@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule Work shall commence within 15 days of Notice to Proceed and be completed for use no later than 120 days from 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. . All safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

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

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, Section K. 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.

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

Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

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

The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

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 and use of masks/face coverings.

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

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

c. Emergency Response:

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

d. Required Personnel:

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

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

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

e. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the 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.

6. 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 CPs and QPs and their responsibilities and qualifications.

ii. Description of the project or task performed.

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

iv. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control.

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

vi. Rescue plan and procedures.

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

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

ix. Incident investigation procedures.

x. Evaluation of program effectiveness.

xi. Inspection and oversight methods employed.

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-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.

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 design, selection, installation 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.

7. Pre-Construction Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Construction 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 Pre-Construction conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

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

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21

v. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

vi. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

viii. Contractor’s Equipment

ix. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

x. Invoice and payment.

8. Permits

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

9. Security The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Hop Brook Lake. If applicable, the Contractor shall comply with the Projects Key Control Management Program.

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.

10. Contractor Conduct

Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

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 Federal (including CFR 36), 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.

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

ii. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel, or other contractors

iii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel, or other contractors.

iv. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

11. 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 work, 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 Hop Brook Lake

4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT. 06762

Or e-mailed to christopher.j.cogley@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor to remove and dispose of existing asphalt shingle roof, wood decking, tongue/groove, structural lumber, and rafters at the West Lawn Shelter at the Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area. Install new rafters, structural lumber, joists, wood decking and 30-year architectural asphalt shingle roof and paint/stain entire structure both wood and metal on West Lawn Shelter at the Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area.

2. Submittals

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the Government

a. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities

Copy of contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan

Copy of contractor’s Activity Hazard Analysis Copy of contractor’s Fall Protection Plan Copy of 24 hr. Competent Person Fall Protection Training Cert. (both hands on and classroom) Copy of 10 hr. OSHA Construction Safety Training Cert.

Copies of all product Safety Data Sheets Architectural Asphalt Shingle brand and color sample prior to ordering.

Architectural Asphalt Shingle Manufacturer Data Sheet prior to ordering.

Architectural Asphalt Shingle Manufacturer Installation Instructions prior to start of installation.

Sketch of proposed roof structural members.

Paint brand and color sample prior to ordering.

Felt paper recycled content documentation prior to ordering.

Project Schedule

b. Other Submittals:

Architectural Asphalt Manufacturer 30-year warranty prior to final payment.

Asphalt roof recycling documentation prior to final payment.

3. Existing Conditions

a. Site Access:

i. West Lawn Shelter is accessible to vehicles/equipment through an interior gate and dirt access road.

b. West Lawn Shelter:

i. The West Lawn Shelter roof has two sections, both approximately 45ft.

long x 15ft. wide, approx. 1350 sq./ft. total. (See informational photo’s 1- 3)

ii. The West Lawn Shelter roof has an approximate pitch of 12:3. (See informational photo’s 1-3)

iii. Existing shingles are Architectural Asphalt and are one layer.

iv. Decking is composed of 2”x6”x16’ tongue/groove. (See informational photo 4)

v. Structural lumber and rafters show signs of damage, rot, and degraded condition. (See information photo’s 5-8)

vi. There are (12) Metal Support Posts that will remain in place and be re-used. (See informational photo’s 9-11)

vii. The West Lawn Shelter is located on a concrete pad and covers (8) existing picnic tables and (2) grills. (See informational photo 12)

viii. Temporary Fencing is currently in place around the West Lawn Shelter, but will be removed by the government before contract work begins.

NOTE: See Informational Photo’s 1-12.

4. Clean Up and Waste Disposal

The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

5. Environmental Protection Containers for waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite.

Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Government Resources

The contractor is responsible for providing all materials and resources to complete the contract work. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone or electrical services, restroom facilities or any other resources.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing electricity at the work site. The contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). The contractor is also responsible for providing restroom facilities and potable water or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources, as these resources are not available at the contract work site. Port-o-lets will be delivered/installed at a location designated by the Technical Point of Contact.

9. Damage to Government and Private Property

The Contractor shall exercise caution and follow sound industry practices in the conduct of the work to avoid Contractor related damage to any Government facilities or features. The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the contractor’s operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks, trailers, and equipment will be driven on existing roads only. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind. Any Government property damaged as a result of the work performed under this contract shall be repaired or replaced at no additional cost to the Government and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

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 contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

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 contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading all delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

Part 2 Products:

A. 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.

B. Roofing

1. Architectural Asphalt Shingles.

a. 30-year minimum.

b. Color and style to be selected by Technical Point of Contact.

2. Felt underlayment.

a. Standard felt underlayment must be installed on the entire roof deck. Felt underlayment must contain a minimum of 50% post-consumer recycled content.

3. Decking, wood trim and fascia.

a. All plywood decking must be ¾” pressure treated, severe weather, exterior plywood.

b. All wood trim, fascia shall be pressure treated.

c. Must not be bowed, warped, broken, or otherwise defective.

4. Aluminum flashing and drip edge; nails, fasteners, and accessories.

a. All flashing, drip edge and rake edge will meet industry standards.

b. All flashing, drip edge and rake edge shall closely match the existing paint/stain. The existing paint/stain is “Mission Brown” in color, however, there are no specifications that this is the only acceptable color.

c. Use only manufacturer recommended hot dipped galvanized nails and fastener and associated accessories.

d. Roofing nails must be of an appropriate length that when installed they do not protrude excessively through the bottom of the plywood decking.

The Architectural Asphalt Shingle Roof must:

1. Be installed to industry standards and meet all state and local installation standards and building code requirements.

2. The Architectural Asphalt Shingle manufacturer shall have been in the business of manufacturing Asphalt Shingles for a period of not less than 5 years.

3. The Architectural Asphalt Shingle roof installer must be approved, authorized, and or licensed to install Asphalt Shingle roofs and have experience installing the manufacturer’s Architectural Asphalt Shingle roofing system.

4. Nails, fasteners, bolts/nuts and other accessories must be standard products of the manufacturer and be either hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel.

5. Caulking used shall be polyurethane and not silicone.

Architectural Asphalt Shingle Manufacturer Warranty. Furnish the Architectural Asphalt Shingle Manufacturer's 30-year material warranty. Warranty will not be prorated and shall state the manufacturer shall supply new materials to replace any defective materials/products for the full life of the warranty period.

Any repair or replacement work that becomes necessary within the warranty period shall be accomplished in a manner to restore the integrity of the roof system assembly and the validity of the Architectural Asphalt Manufacturer warranty for the remainder of the manufacturer warranty period.

All warranties shall run directly to the Government and commence at the time of Government's acceptance of the completed roof work.

C. Structural Lumber (rafters, beams, joists etc.)

a. All “in kind” structural lumber and rafters must be pressure treated.

b. All joists must be 2x6” pressure treated.

c. Must not be bowed, warped, broken, or otherwise defective.

d. Nails, fasteners, and other accessories used on lumber must be hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel and meet industry standards.

D. Paint/Stain

a. All wood surfaces will have one coat of an exterior, acrylic, solid color stain that shall closely match existing paint/stain. The existing paint/stain color is “Mission Brown” for reference. Color is to be approved by the Technical Point of Contact. Note: Picnic tables underneath each shelter will NOT be painted or stained.

b. All bare metal surfaces will be painted with one coat of an oil-based metal primer and overlap existing stable metal paint coatings by a minimum of two (2) inches. Areas of rust will be removed mechanically by wire brushing or sanding.

c. All metal surfaces will receive one (1) topcoat of oil-based paint.

d. Paint/stain color shall be approved in advance by the TPOC.

Part 3 Execution:

General

1. The West Lawn Shelter and its contents (picnic tables, grills, electrical outlets, recycling receptacles) shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract.

2. The contractor is required to construct a safe zone around the shelter using flagging/tape, cones, temporary fencing, or barricades and must be maintain throughout the project.

3. Work activities shall be scheduled so that weather related events will result in no damage to the shelters and any of their contents.

4. 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 shelter and any of its contents.

Roof Demolition

1. The contractor shall remove and legally dispose of all existing asphalt shingles, underlayment, tongue/groove wood decking, structural lumber, rafters, and all other associated construction debris resulting from work completed under this contract, in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

2. The contractor shall recycle all waste/demolition materials to the fullest extent possible.

3. The contractor must provide documentation showing the proper disposal/recycling of the asphalt shingles as well as the name of the facility where they are taken for recycling.

Note that shingles must be separated from all other debris and in a separate container in order to be recycled.

4. The contractor must ensure that the existing (12) metal support posts are not damaged during roof demolition. Metal support posts will be re-used.

Roof Installation

1. Install “in-kind” pressure treated structural lumber and (6) rafters on existing metal support posts and secured with new bolts/nuts equivalent to existing bolts/nuts.

2. Install pressure treated, 2x6” joists every 24” on center between all (6) rafters to support plywood decking.

3. Install pressure treated, severe weather plywood decking on structural lumber, joists, and rafters.

4. Install felt underlayment over entire roof/decking areas. Full sheet of felt underlayment will be used wherever possible and overlapping should be kept to an absolute minimum.

In the event overlapping is required, any overlap must be a minimum of four inches.

5. Install 30-year Architectural Asphalt Shingle roof over entire roof/decking areas.

6. Nails, fasteners, bolts/nuts and other accessories must be hot dipped galvanized or stainless steel and standard products of the manufacturer.

7. Roofing nails must be of an appropriate length that when installed they do not protrude excessively through the bottom of the plywood decking.

8. Caulking used shall be polyurethane and not silicone.

9. Flashing, drip edge, rake edge and sealing material shall be provided as indicated and where otherwise necessary to provide complete, weather tight construction and shall closely match the color of the existing paint/stain. The existing paint/stain is “Mission Brown” in color, however, there are no specifications that this is the only acceptable color. Installation shall allow for expansion and contraction of flashing, drip edge, rake edge and sealing material without causing leaks or damage to roof.

10. Install pressure treated wood trim and fascia.

11. Only new and unused materials will be installed.

12. Installation shall meet all industry standards, shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations and be in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.

13. All roofing materials will be installed so that no bumps or bulges are present so that a flat, uniform, and neat appearance is achieved. Roof must 100% waterproof and show no visible signs of leaks.

Painting

1. The contractor shall paint 100% of all wood and metal surfaces on the West Lawn Shelter. Wood surfaces includes all rafters, structural lumber, plywood, wood trim and fascia. Metal surfaces include existing metal support post and any associated brackets and bolts/nuts. Flashing, drip edge, rake edge must also be painted if they can’t be supplied in a brown color from the manufacturer that shall closely match the color of the existing paint/stain. The existing paint/stain is “Mission Brown” in color, however, there are no specifications that this is the only acceptable color.

2. The contractor will ensure all surfaces to be painted are clean and free of debris, loose paint, rust, etc., prior to applying any new paint coating and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Paint/stain color shall closely match the color of the existing paint/stain. The existing paint/stain is “Mission Brown” in color, however, there are no specifications that this is the only acceptable color. Paint/stain color shall be approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact.

4. Paint application shall meet all industry standards, shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations and be in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions

5. Paint shall be applied so that a solid, uniform, and neat appearance is achieved with no runs, drips, or sags.

6. Care must be taken to ensure paint does not drip or fall onto tables, grills, electrical outlets, or concrete pads.

Cleanup

1. The contractor must remove all construction debris from on top of the newly installed Architectural Asphalt Shingle roof. Scrap shingles, tongue/groove decking, lumber, felt underlayment, flashing, drip edge, nails, or any other construction debris must be removed from the roof, concrete shelter pad, picnic tables/grills, lawns, and general work area at the completion of installation. A magnet shall be used upon completion of the work to ensure all remaining nails are removed from the site to a distance of (30’) thirty feet around the entire shelter.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

ROOF REPLACEMENT CONTRACT

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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: CT20230023 06/16/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: CT20220023

State: Connecticut

Construction Type: Building

County: New Haven County in Connecticut.

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