Solicitation_W912WJ23Q0123.pdf

TOWNSHEND LAKE

ALEX COTE

3845 VT ROUTE 30

TOWNSHEND VT 05353

TEL: 978-318-8453 FAX:

W13G8631934643

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) 1

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ23Q0123 09-Aug-2023 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

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)

SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

% No. %

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)

TELEPHONE NO.

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)

SEE SCHEDULE

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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

REQUEST NO.

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

9. DESTINATION (Consignee and address, including ZIP Code)

7. DELIVERY

[ ]X FOB

DESTINATION

[ ] OTHER

(See Schedule)

21-Aug-2023(Date)

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

9783188255ANN M ADLEY

(Name and Telephone no.) (No collect calls)5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

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

W912WJ23Q0123

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

*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 SOLICITATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ANN

MURPHY ADLEY. 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 28.101-1(c), the Contractor will NOT be required to provide a Bid Guarantee.

NOTE 2: 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 3: 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 4:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

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 VENDORS 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.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job TL Gatehouse Door Replacement

FFP

Contractor shall provide all laboir, equipment, materials, and transportation necessary to replace the gatehouse overhead coiling entry door with double swing entry doors at Townshend Lake, Townshend, VT. in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G8631934643

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

GATEHOUSE ENTRY DOORS REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

TOWNSHEND, VT

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to replace the gatehouse overhead coiling entry door with doouble swing entry doors. The work shall include but not be limited to the following:

a) Demolish existing overhead coiling door complete assembly, rigid insulation, and associated wood framing.

b) Provide new pair of oversized outswing structural steel doors and frame. Include passage door panel in one of the oversized door panels, see drawings for arrangement. New pair of doors shall be installed into existing concrete opening. Provide new door hardware.

c) New Door Manufacturer and Availability. New doors and frames shall be manufactured and provided with warranty by a single fabricator who shall be solely responsible for the proper design, construction and operation of all components including hinges, cane bolts, chain pulls, and hold opens.

After manufacture, new doors and frames shall be stored at the Townshend Lake Dam facility staging/lay-down location indicated on drawings, or at an off-site location supplied by the Contractor. Regardless of the location for storage of new doors and frames prior to installation, the contractor is responsible for protecting the door and frame assembly from physical damage and protection from adverse environmental conditions.

d) Closure of Openings. The Contractor shall note that no door openings shall be left without closure at the conclusion of each workday. If the existing door has been removed, either the new doors and frame shall be fully installed, or a temporary rigid and robust closure that is capable of providing safety and security shall be constructed in the rough opening by the Contractor and in place before the completion of the Contractor's work on that day. Temporary rigid and robust closures shall be constructed of framing lumber, plywood, or equivalent durable materials suitable for inclement weather and high winds. Flexible plastic sheeting and similar materials are not acceptable for use in temporary rigid and robust closures. The installation of temporary closures shall cause no permanent damage to existing and adjacent surfaces and shall be fully removed from the project site by the Contractor after use. The temporary rigid and robust closure wall must include a temporary lockable door for access to gatehouse interior by dam operations personnel.

e) Emergency Operation in Gatehouse. If there is a flood event during the work of this contract and the Townshend Lake gatehouse needs to be accessed due to a flood event, the Contractor shall have a plan including all necessary equipment, labor, and materials readily available to modify, move, and/or relocate all the Contractor's construction materials and related items to confirm they are not impeding access and that the Gatehouse is fully available for emergency operations within 24 hours’ notice by the technical point of contact.

2. Location – Townshend Lake is located at 3845 Vermont Route 30, Townshend, VT 05353.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The

Technical Point of Contact is Project Manager Alex Cote 978-318-8453 or alex.j.cote@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule– The work shall be completed 340 days from the notice to proceed. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date. 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 completed on weekends or Government holidays unless previously coordinated and approved by the TPOC. All submittals, including safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed. Door and frame shop drawings shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 45 days of Notice To Proceed.

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

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

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

b. Activity Hazard Analysis :

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

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

c. Emergency Response:

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

d. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have at a minimum completed a 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 TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. 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 TPOC 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 minimum 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, the Contractor’s SSHO may act as the Quality Control Personnel. 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 IAW 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 Townshend Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hours’ notice of any such closure.

10. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All Invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Attn: Alex Cote Townshend Lake 3845 Vermont Route 30 Townshend, VT 05353

Or email to: alex.j.cote@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to replace the overhead door at the

Townshend Lake Dam Gatehouse with a pair of new custom fabricated steel swinging doors, frames, and accessories.

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 within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

Door and frame shop drawings shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 45 days of Notice To Proceed

Accident Prevention Plan including Fall Protection Plan Activity Hazard Analysis Product specification and cut sheets for the swing doors and, all associated equipment Warranty information Certifications & Licenses Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements Operational Test Results – Completion of field work and prior to final payment Technical Submittals

See Parts 2 and 3 For additional information.

i. Shop Drawings

1) Door and frames

2) Anchors and fasteners

ii. Product Data

1) Doors

2) Anchors and fasteners

3) Hardware and accessories

4) Certification of design criteria

5) Manufacturer’s reference list.

6) Door installers manufacturer’s certifications.

7) Epoxy primer and sealer, and overcoat product

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with the latest accepted versions of the codes and standards listed below:

a. General:

i. UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA

1) UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code

2) UFC 3-101-01 Architecture

3) UFC 3-190-06 Protective Coatings and Paints

ii. NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

1) NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

iii. INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL (ICC)

1) International Building Code (IBC)

iv. Other appropriate Federal, State, and Local codes for such an installation

4. Existing Conditions:

a. Site Access:

i. The primary portion of the work for this project will be located within the volume of the Operating Floor level (583’) of the Townshend Lake Dam Gatehouse.

ii. A service bridge provides access to the Gatehouse connecting from the top of the

Dam to the Operating Floor, the bridge has railings along each side.

iii. The service bridge is 173 feet long and has a 10 foot wide roadway. Use of the service bridge is limited to the load rating and shall not exceed the inventory limit of 16 tons for H-20 vehicles and 28 tons for HS-20 vehicles.

iv. The spillway bridge is 164 feet long and has a 12 foot wide roadway. The spillway bridge is limited to the load rating and shall not exceed the inventory limit of 19 tons for H-15 vehicles and 34 tons for HS-20 vehicles.

v. The existing door into the gatehouse from the service bridge is a 12’ W. x 14’ H.

overhead coiling door with a passage door and frame within in the assembly.

b. Operating Room

i. The Operating room is approximately 27’ tall.

c. Structural

i. Currently installed structural door hardware includes an existing steel door frame to remain. The existing steel door frame is original to the structure with built-in embedded anchorage.

5. 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.

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

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products – 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.

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.

9. 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.

Note: Structure must be secured, and access restricted throughout all phases of the project

10. 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.

11. Government Resources – The government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets when available. The contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

12. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall notify the 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 and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

13. Contractor’s Personnel –

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

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the contractor’s employees strictly comply with all Federal, State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

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

i. Alcoholic beverages, drugs, cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

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

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

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.

1. Doors and Openings

a. Quality Assurance

i. Furnish all doors and frames as complete units produced by a single manufacturer including hardware, accessories, fastening and anchor devices.

ii. Door fabricator shall have at least 10 years’ experience manufacturing doors of the type indicated.

iii. Submit written certification each door design satisfies specified design criteria.

iv. Submit door and frame warranty information.

b. New Steel Doors and Frames Provide structural steel pair of doors with integral man passage door in one panel. New doors shall be manufactured by a single fabricator who shall be solely responsible for the proper construction and operation of all components.

New steel door design shall conform to existing site conditions and maintain a minimum clear opening width of 10’-8” between door panels open at 90 degrees. Opening must permit passage of existing gate house flood gates. Verify dimensions with Technical Point of Contact.

i. Components

1. Type: Swinging. Pair: outswing. Passage Door: outswing. See drawings.

2. Panel: Flush, see drawings.

a. Include integral passage door and frame fabricated by the same door manufacturer installed in one oversize door panels. See drawings.

3. Solid Insulated Core. Assembly maximum U-Value: U-0.370

4. Threshold: Provide thermally broken stainless steel threshold. Set threshold in sealant.

5. Provide weather stripping at all door panels, frames, astragals, and door bottoms.

6. Hardware: See hardware section below.

7. Include all ancillary components such as hinges, frame, top and bottom locking bolts, astragal.

ii. Construction

1. Design criteria: See Structural section below for additional criteria. Design structural steel components in accordance with the latest AISC Specification for design, fabrication, and erection of structural steel for buildings.

2. Construct door frames and panels using welded construction steel components, true to dimension and square in all directions.

3. Grind smooth exposed welds which interfere with installation.

iii. Shop Applied Finishing for New Steel Doors and Frames

1. Provide commercially available compatible primer and overcoat products approved by paint manufacturers for compatibility and as approved by the Master Paint Institute (MPI).

2. Prepare all surfaces as required by paint manufacturer before applying any primer/paint. Provide shop-applied zinc primer and shop applied polyurethane paint finish to all door and frame components. Provide touch up finish in field.

Provide zinc primer compatible with the Overcoat Product, see below.

a. Primer: MPI# 20

b. Overcoat: MPI# 174, Semi-Gloss, Gloss Level 5

c. Frame and Door Color: Mission Brown Finish

d. Number of finish coats as recommended by paint manufacturer.

c. Door Hardware

i. All hinges to be tamper proof.

ii. Oversized Steel Doors

1. Pulls: Provide heavy-duty stainless steel pull handles at both sides for door operation.

2. Hinges. Provide fabricator’s recommended shop-applied hinges for door and frames of this type. Furnish hinges with grease fittings as recommended by fabricator. Material: stainless steel.

3. Cane Bolts: Provide one stainless steel interior surface mounted cane bolt at the sill of each door panel for holding the door closed. Bolts shall not penetrate existing concrete structure more than 4” in depth.

4. Chain Pulls: Provide one stainless steel heavy duty interior surface mounted chain bolt at the door head framing of each door panel, for holding the door closed.

Bolts shall not penetrate existing concrete structure.

iii. Integral man door:

1. Provide locksets of full stainless-steel type 302 or 304 construction including fronts, strike, escutcheon, knobs, bolts, hinges, and all interior working parts.

Marine Grade I, fully non-ferrous.

a. Mortise lever entry set lockset

b. Deadbolt.

iv. Locking and Keying

1. All locks to have interchangeable lock core.

2. Coordinate and verify keying with Technical Point of Contact, including but not limited to master keying requirements, interchangeable core requirements, and compatibility with existing facility keyed locksets.

v. Hold Opens

1. Provide stainless steel hardware for door hold opens at each oversized panel, secure hold open hardware to bridge curb. Hold opens shall maintain the door in an open position preventing wind forces from closing the doors. Include in shop drawings and hardware submittal.

d. Field Applied Coatings at Existing Steel Door Frame

i. Coating Products

The coating products to be applied shall be an epoxy primer/sealer designed to be applied over marginally prepared steel, with an overcoat of a compatible product from the same manufacturer.

1. Epoxy Primer/Sealer The epoxy primer/sealer shall be a two-part, rust-inhibitive, pigmented, gloss, ultra-high solids, penetrating epoxy primer sealer designed for use over poorly prepared steel and aged coatings. The product shall have excellent wetting properties, be highly flexible, have good chemical and solvent resistance, can penetrate tight rusted steel, and shall be capable of accepting a variety of overcoats (including acrylic, alkyd, epoxy, and polyurethane products) without the use of an intermediate coat, and shall provide firm anchorage for the overcoat.

The product shall be capable of encapsulating the edges of existing coatings thereby reducing undercutting and peeling of the existing coatings.

The epoxy primer/sealer shall have the following additional properties:

a. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) content: less than 85 g/L as supplied

b. Ability to cure from 40 to 120 degrees F and up to 85% relative humidity

c. Dry heat resistance up to 175 degrees F

d. Capable of application by brush or roller. If sprayed, over-spray onto adjacent surfaces must be avoided.

e. Maximum time for application of overcoat shall be at least 7 days.

f. Provide epoxy/primer sealer compatible with the Overcoat Product, see

Overcoat Product below.

g. Epoxy Primer/Sealer: MPI# 20

2. Overcoat Product Manufacturer recommendations for the application of the overcoat shall be followed. Both the epoxy primer/sealer and overcoat shall be compatible products from the same manufacturer.

a. Overcoat: MPI# 174, Semi-Gloss, Gloss Level 5

b. Color: Mission Brown Finish

c. Number of finish coats as recommended by paint manufacturer.

3. Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheets The Contractor shall submit Manufacturer's Product Data Sheets for approval for the products (epoxy primer/sealer and overcoat product) to be used on this project.

e. Submittals

i. Shop Drawings

Submit door and frame shop drawings indicating existing site conditions and proposed steel doors, frames, hardware, accessories, fastening anchors and anchor locations for review and approval. Include floor plan, interior and exterior elevation drawings, minimum scale 1/4” = 1’-0”. Include detail drawings of head and side jamb, and threshold conditions, minimum scale 1 1/2” = 1’-0”.

ii. Product Data Submit product data for steel doors, frames, hardware, accessories, fastening anchors and anchor locations for review and approval.

iii. Submit Manufacturer’s reference list of three (3) successful installations of this type of door within the past (10) years.

2. Structural

a. Size, location, frequency, and type of door anchors shall be by manufacturer.

i. Submit anchors & fastener shop drawings and product data for review and approval.

b. All installation hardware shall be used and installed in accordance with fabricator and/or manufacturer’s instructions and to not void manufacturer’s/fabricator’s warranty.

c. The door shall be able to withstand a minimum wind pressure of up to 45 lb./sf.

d. Grout used for any concrete repairs shall be non-shrink grout that meets ASTM C1107.

Part 3 Execution:

1. General Demolition Execution.

a. See Structural section below for notes regarding areas of demolition where components are integral or attached to the structure.

b. Remove and dispose of the existing insulated steel overhead door and all associated mounting components.

c. Remove and dispose of motor platform.

d. Recycle all components designated for disposal to the greatest extent possible.

2. Doors and Openings

a. Installation

i. Installation shall be performed by a factory trained and certified installer by the door manufacturer or supervised by an authorized representative of the door manufacturer.

Submit door installers manufacturer’s certification.

ii. All installation work shall be in accordance with approved final shop drawings, manufacturer’s requirements, and in a manner that will not void assembly warranty.

iii. Install doors and frames complete with all necessary hardware; astragal, jamb, and head weather strips; anchors, inserts, hangers, and equipment support.

iv. Frames Set frames in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. Plumb, align, and brace securely until permanent anchors are set. Anchor bottoms of frames with approved expansion bolts or powder-actuated fasteners. Secure wall anchors to adjoining construction. Install only fasteners and anchors approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

v. Doors Hang doors in accordance with manufacturer’s clearance specifications. Clean and adjust hardware after erection.

b. Protection of doors and frames Protect new and existing doors and frames from damage. Repair damaged doors and frames prior to completion and acceptance of the project or replace with new, as directed by the TPOC. Where existing frames, or proposed doors and frames are showing rust, wire brush rusted areas until rust is removed and clean surfaces thoroughly. Apply an all-over coat of rust-inhibitive primer and paint as specified in PART 2 Products for either new or existing frames and doors.

c. Cleaning Upon completion, clean exposed surfaces of doors and frames thoroughly. Remove mastic smears and other unsightly marks. Lubricate, test, and adjust doors to operate easily. Provide a weathertight fit, and free from distortions.

d. Coatings At Existing Frames The maintenance painting to be performed for this contract involves the cleaning and preparation of all corroded areas and areas of paint loss, as well as cleaning and preparation of intact paint areas at the existing steel door frame. Application of an epoxy primer/sealer product to all corroded areas and areas of paint loss shall then be performed. An overcoat product, as specified in PART 2, shall then be applied to the epoxy rust penetrating sealer and all other areas of intact paint. Abrasive blasting is not permitted.

i. Cleaning and Preparation of Surfaces to be Painted

Cleaning and preparation of corroded areas and areas of paint loss, and intact paint areas, shall include solvent cleaning to remove grease, dirt, and salt, and mechanical removal of large or loose particles of paint or rust with a hammer or wire brush.

Scraping, blasting, or other surface preparation shall not be performed. Full containment is not required for this project; however, the Contractor shall collect all cleaning residue and particles resulting from hammering and wire brushing for disposal off-site in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Preparation of corroded areas and areas of paint loss after cleaning shall be accomplished using hand and/or power tools including hammers, wire brushes, and similar items. The goal is to remove large and loose particles of paint and rust only, with most corrosion remaining intact. Preparation methods that result in the removal of all corrosion and the remaining intact paint and cause the exposure of bare steel, such as scraping, blasting, or aggressive use of power tools, shall be avoided.

ii. Coating Application The coatings shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of this specification. The final color of the overcoat in all areas shall match the color selected of the new steel door and frame.

The coatings shall be applied at a rate and dry film mil thickness, and in the number of coats, consistent with the manufacturer's written instructions. Avoid over-spray/over-application on adjacent surfaces.

3. Structural

a. Completely remove all components of the previous door assembly from the operating house without damaging the operating house and as required for the complete installation of the proposed door and frame assembly.

b. Unused anchorage remains shall be cut flush with existing surface with primer applied to cut surface for corrosion prevention.

c. Any damage to the concrete that occurs during the project shall be repaired to its previously existing condition by the contractor. Cure material in accordance with manufacturers recommendation.

OVERHEAD DOOR REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

Informational Photos

Informational Photo 1: Existing door to Operating Room.

TOWNSHEND LAKE

Informational Photos

Informational Photo 2: Interior at…