Solicitation W912WJ23Q0132.pdf

BALL MTN LAKE PROJ OFC

JORDAN LUKS

88 BALL MOUNTAIN LN

JAMAICA VT 05343

TEL: 978-318-8970 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ23Q0132 23-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

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UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

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SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

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

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

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

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

978-318-8902ALICIA N LACROSSE

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

W912WJ23Q0132

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 ALICIA N. LACROSSE AT (978) 318-8902 or

ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT

WHICH CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF

ALICIA N. LACROSSE. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE

GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ALICIA N. LACROSSE AT

ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@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 Ball Mountain Hatch Cover Replacement

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove existing and install four (4) new sets of hinged hatch covers and frames in the gatehouse at Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Ball Mountain Hatch Guardrail System

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove the existing hatch cover guardrail system and install four (4) new sets of removable railings around the hatches including two (2) swinging safety gates in the gatehouse at Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0003 1 Job Ball Mountain Roof Guardrail System

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to install approximately 160 linear feet of fixed parapet guardrail along the rooftop perimeter on the gatehouse at Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0004 1 Job Ball Mountain Roof Replacement

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove existing rubber roof and underlying insultation and replace with approximately 400 sq ft of new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane, 2" foam board insulation, aluminum flashing with drip edge, and install non-puncturing ballast material on the gatehouse at Ball Mountain Lake, Jamaica, VT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

BALL MOUNTAIN GATEHOUSE SAFETY UPGRADES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VERMONT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following work at the Ball Mountain Lake Gatehouse:

a. Remove existing and install four (4) new sets of hinged hatch covers and frames.

b. Remove existing hatch cover guardrail system and install four (4) new sets of removable railings around the hatches including two (2) swinging safety gates.

c. Install approximately 160 linear feet of fixed parapet guardrail along the rooftop perimeter.

d. Remove existing rubber roof and underlying insulation and replace with approximately

400 sq ft of new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane, 2” foam board insulation, aluminum flashing with drip edge and fill cracks in existing concrete. Contractor shall also install non puncturing ballast material.

*Note: Any drilling into concrete shall adhere to the following: cast rebar must be located by means of specialized equipment and locations of proposed corings included in a drilling plan. Plan must be approved by TPOC prior to the commencement of work.

2. Location – Ball Mountain Lake is located at 88 Ball Mountain Lane, Jamaica, VT 05343

3. Site Visit – Site visit is recommended due to the complexity of scope of work. Contact the

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Jordan Luks 978-318-8970 or jordan.d.luks@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed 240 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 TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. All submittals to include safety and product submittals 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 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.

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 Technical Point of Contact prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.01:

i. Duties and responsibilities. Identify Competent Person (CP) and Qualified Person

(QP) 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.

NOTE: It is realized that a 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 Activity Hazard Analysis and Fall Protection and Prevention Plan.

c. 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.

d. 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 5,000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP.

e. 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;

f. 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 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. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE) –

a. General: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load.

This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

b. Submittals: A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the TPOC prior to any lifting operations. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must include the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.A.03:

i. Personnel: roles, responsibilities, qualification/certifications, operator medical clearances;

ii. Area Preparation: load handling location and path of travel, blocking/cribbing, overhead lines, ground stability; control/restrict personnel access near lift;

iii. LHE Considerations: capacity/ratings, configuration, obstructions, inspection, ground support conditions;

iv. Load parameters: weight, center of gravity, radii, and configuration;

v. Rigging: type, inspection, rating, need for softeners;

vi. Environmental Considerations: wind, storms, precipitation, power lines in area of travel or load swing, counterweight swing area barricaded.

vii. Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging (Form 16-1)

viii. Documentation of operational tests and annual/shift inspections;

ix. Documentation of the wire rope’s working load limit (WLL) from the manufacturer;

x. A copy of the crane’s specification/technical data sheets. (PDF version is acceptable).

c. Critical Lifts: A Critical Lift Plan (Form 16-3, or equivalent, in accordance with

16.H.02.d) is required for lifts involving the characteristics listed in EM 385-1-1, 16.H.01:

i. Lifts involving hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, highly volatile substances);

ii. Hoisting personnel with LHE;

iii. Lifts made with more than one LHE;

iv. Lifts where the center of gravity could change;

v. Lifts made when the load weight is 75% of the rated capacity of the LHE load chart or more (not applicable to gantry, overhead or bridge cranes);

vi. Lifts without the use of outriggers using rubber tire load charts;

vii. Lifts using more than one hoist on the same LHE;

viii. Lifts involving Multiple Lift Rigging (MLR) Assemblies or other non-routine or technically difficult rigging arrangements;

ix. Lifts involving submerged loads;

x. Lifts out of the operator’s view;

xi. Load Tests;

xii. When land based LHE mounted on barges, pontoons or other means of flotation are required to travel while lifting the load;

xiii. Any lift the operator believes should be considered critical.

d. Crane Operators: Crane Operators must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section

16.B. Prior to the start of crane activities, documentation of operator certifications, qualifications and designations must be submitted to the TPOC for review.

i. Certification for all crane/hoist operators shall be achieved by successful completion of written and operational testing hosted by a Nationally Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization (or other option as listed in 16.B.03.)

ii. Crane operators shall have a current medical exam certificate (signed by an M.D.

or D.O.) dated within the past 2 years, that states the operator meets the proper physical qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.05. (Refer to the Crane Operator Medical Clearance Form included in Crane-LHE Lift Plan template).

e. Qualified Riggers (QRs): Employers must designate in writing which employees are

QRs and the specific rigging tasks for which they are qualified. All QR’s must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.01:

i. Have extensive knowledge, training & experience to sufficiently calculate loads, load weights, safe capacities and apply other safe rigging principles/procedures;

ii. Demonstrate the ability to utilize rigging materials and principles, and;

iii. Be capable of safely inspecting and performing rigging operations.

iv. Effectively communicate, be over 18 years of age, and have basic knowledge of

LHE capabilities and limitations.

v. Have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the items listed in EM385-1-1, Section 15.B.02:

1) Personnel roles and responsibilities;

2) Site preparation (terrain, environment);

3) Rigging equipment and materials;

4) Safe Hoisting Equipment operating procedures;

5) Principles of safe rigging;

6) Environmental hazards (includes overhead interferences);

7) Rigging and handling the load;

8) Identify hoisting-related hazards;

9) The associated hazards when employee is required to be in the fall zone to handle a load;

f. Signal Person: A signal person is required to be utilized onsite when the operator cannot maintain a full view of the load and the load travel paths at all times the load is rigged to the equipment. A signal person must meet the qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.06

i. All signal persons must be qualified and trained by Qualified Evaluator (trainer).

Documentation must be provided by the Evaluator and must specify each type of signaling (e.g., hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which they were trained.

ii. A Signal Person must:

1) Know and understand the type of signals used (radio, cell, hand, etc.) If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals;

2) Be competent in the application of the type of signals used;

3) Have a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads;

4) Demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements above through a written and practical test;

g. Operational Testing: An operational test is required to be completed in accordance with

ANSI/ASME, the manufacture’s recommendations, and 16.F.02 when one of the following criteria is met:

i. Before initial use of a crane after a load bearing/controlling part or component, (brake, travel component, or clutch) has been altered, replaced, or repaired.

*Adding/removing counterweights is not considered load controlling/load bearing*

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

iii. Every time a crane and/or hoisting equipment is brought onto a USACE project;

iv. Every year during annual inspection;

Operations testing, at a minimum, shall include the components listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.02.c:

1) Load lifting and lowering mechanisms;

2) Boom lifting and lowering mechanisms;

3) Boom extension and retraction mechanisms;

4) Swinging mechanisms;

5) Travel mechanisms;

6) Safety devices;

7) Operational aids

h. Shift Inspections: Before every LHE operation (at beginning of each shift or following a change of operator) a Competent Person shall, at a minimum, visually inspect the crane in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.D, applicable ASME standards, OSHA regulations and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Equipment shall not be used until this inspection demonstrates that no corrective action is required.

i. The shift inspection must be documented and shall include the results of the inspection, name and signature of the CP who conducted the inspection and the date of the inspection;

ii. Documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months, or the life of the contract, whichever is longer;

i. Load Test: A load test is required to be completed when one of the criteria is met in EM

385-1-1, Section 16.F.03. They include:

i. Before initial use of crane or hoisting equipment in which a load bearing or load controlling part or component, brake, travel component, or clutch has been altered, replaced, or repaired;

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

iii. When the manufacturer requires load testing;

NOTE: Load Testing shall be performed at 100 to 110% of the ANTICIPATED LOAD for the specified configuration, not to exceed 100% of the manufacturer's load chart at the configuration of the test. The actual anticipated load itself may be used as the test load if approved by the TPOC.

8. Crystalline Silica:

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

b. Submittals: A Silica Exposure Control Plan in accordance with 1926.1153 shall be submitted as a component of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). At a minimum the plan must address the following:

i. The tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to silica;

ii. The engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to silica for each task;

iii. The housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to silica;

iv. The procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors;

v. Employee Training;

vi. Medical Surveillance

c. Specified Exposure Control Methods: Reference the link below to “Table 1: Specified

Exposure Control Methods when Working with Materials Containing Crystalline Silica.”

Compliance can be achieved by fully and properly implementing the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection set forth for the relevant task on this table: https://portal.edcoinc.com/storage/pages/OSHA/Table1sect1926.1153.pdf

d. Additional resources and information on OSHA's Respirable Crystalline Silica standard can be found at: https://www.osha.gov/silica-crystalline/construction#constructionstandard

9. Confined Space –

a. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when employees are working in a confined space. Contractors are responsible for establishing, implementing and managing a confined space program in accordance with EM 385-1-1; Section 34, 29 CFR 1910.146, and ANSI Z117.1.

b. Submittals: An activity/site-specific Confined Space Entry Plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) prior to any work being completed in a confined space. The plan shall contain and adequately address the Confined Space Program elements of 29 CFR 1910.146 and those defined in EM 385-1-1 Section 34.A.06-07.

c. Confined Space Competent Person (CSCP): A person with thorough knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s (OSHA’s) Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146, designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards. The Confined Space Competent Person shall be onsite at all times while work in a confined space is being performed.

NOTE: All USACE confined spaces will be considered Permit Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) until the CSCP has evaluated the activities and associated hazards. After an adequate analysis, to include air monitoring, the space may be reclassified as a Non-permit Required Confined Space (NPRCS).

d. PRCS Permit: The Confined Space Competent Person shall complete and sign a PRCS permit (see EM 385-1-1; Form 34-1 for non-mandatory example) and shall be responsible for enforcing the use of permits for entry into all PRCSs at the facility/site.

e. Rescue Team: Site specific rescue procedures shall be established and documented in the

Confined Space Entry Plan. The Confined Space Competent Person shall coordinate with local emergency responders to determine if they are capable of a timely (5 minutes) rescue from the specific Confined Space. If the local emergency responders do not have the appropriate rescue capability, the rescue capability should be developed on-site.

f. Employee Training: All employees entering PRCS or NPRCS, authorized attendants, supervisors and managers, and workers within visual contact of the Confined Space shall be trained to understand the requirements of the facility/site-specific Confined Space Entry Program and procedures and emergency retrieval procedures.

i. Initial Confined Space training. All entrants, authorized attendants, and supervisor or managers shall receive an initial Confined Space training course that includes hands-on practical exercise with all the equipment; rescue exercise; and completing the Confined Space permit. The training shall include, as a minimum: the roles and responsibilities in conducting an entry;

specialized training on the use, calibration, and maintenance of monitoring, communications, and retrieval equipment; the hazards of the entry and the control of the hazards of the entry. Training shall be documented and included in the within the Confined Space Entry Plan.

ii. Before each activity requiring entry into a Confined Space, the entrant, authorized attendants, supervisor/managers, and workers in close proximity, shall review the site specific entry procedures, the use of the air monitoring, Personal Protective Equipment, and retrieval equipment. Emergency responders should be invited to the training review.

10. Pre-Construction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC 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 TPOC 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 TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

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

iii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor’s Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

NOTE: Work cannot begin until all safety paperwork is submitted and accepted by the Government.

11. 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.

12. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at Ball Mountain 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 work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hours’ notice of any such closure.

13. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. 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 Ball Mountain Lake 88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343

Or emailed to jordan.d.luks@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the following work at the Ball Mountain Lake Gatehouse:

a. Remove existing and install four (4) new sets of hinged hatch covers and frames.

b. Remove existing hatch cover guardrail system and install four (4) new sets of removable railings around the hatches including two (2) swinging safety gates.

c. Install approximately 160 linear feet of fixed parapet guardrail along the rooftop perimeter.

d. Remove existing rubber roof and underlying insulation and replace with approximately 400 sq ft of new thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) membrane, 2” foam board insulation, aluminum flashing with drip edge and fill cracks in existing concrete. Contractor shall also install non puncturing ballast material.

*Note: Any drilling into concrete shall adhere to the following: cast rebar must be located by means of specialized equipment and locations of proposed corings included in a drilling plan. Plan must be approved prior to the commencement of work.

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 TPOC for review and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Accident Prevention Plan

Activity Hazard Analysis OSHA 10 Certification CPR & First Aid Certification Coring Plan to include proposed corings and precast rebar locations Fall Protection Plan (if applicable) Lift Plans (if applicable) Silica Exposure Control Plan (if applicable) Confined Space Entry Plan (if applicable) Crane Operator Certification (if applicable) Product Data: Submit product information and certifications at least 10 working days prior to commencing work.

Detailed drawings showing dimensions, gauges of metal, and operational features including but not limited to hinges, mounting hardware, and hatches.

3. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

EM385-1-1

o Section 21.F Standard Guardrail Systems o Section 24.D Floor, Wall, and/or Roof Holes and Openings

OSHA 3146-05R 2015

29 CFR 1926

ASTM A653/A653M

ASTM B209

ASTM B221

ASTMC1107

NFPA 70

NFPA 780

UL 96

Other appropriate federal, state, and local codes for such an installation.

4. Existing Conditions:

a. Access and General Information:

1. The Ball Mountain Lake Gatehouse is located across a 31.6 Ton Inventory Load and

59.4 Ton Operating Load Bridge. Bridge length is approximately 340 feet.

i. Hatches and guardrails are located on the Generator level (1068.5 NGVD

(National Geodetic Vertical Datum)), Operating Level (1052.5 NGVD), Furnace Level (1039.0 NGVD), and Basement Level (864.0 NGVD).

ii. Access to Generator level, as well as all mentioned floors and roof, is available via fixed, wall-mounted ladders, all measuring less than 20’ in height. Floor openings for ladders measure as follows:

o Roof: 3 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in.

o Generator Level: 2 ft 6 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.

o Operating Level: 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.

o Furnace Level: 2 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 10 in.

iii. Access to Operating Level, Furnace Level, and Basement Level is via an elevator that is 4.5’(wide) x 3.5’ (deep) x 7.5’ (tall) and 1,200lb weight capacity.

2. Concrete floor thicknesses surrounding the hatch covers are as follows:

i. Generator Level – 1’

ii. Operating Level – 1’ 2”

iii. Furnace Level – 1’ 8”

iv. Basement Level – 6’ 6”

Note: Contractor may utilize USACE 10-ton overhead crane if the operator meets EM385-1-1 operators’ qualifications.

b. Hatch Covers: Removable hatch covers at Generator level consists of five (5) inter-lay panels that measure 2’ 5 1/8” by 5’ 2” that sit in a 5’ by 12’ frame. Removable hatch covers at Operating Level, Furnace Level, and Basement Level consist of three (3) inter-lay panels that measure 2’ 4 5/8” by 5’ 2” that sit in a 5’ by 7’ frame. New hatch covers will fit in existing frames on each level.

(See Appendix A for informational photos and drawings)

c. Hatch Frames: Hatch opening framing at Generator Level is 5’ by 12’. Hatch opening framing at Operating Level, Furnace Level, and Basement Level is 5’ by 7’. Currently the framing is made of 2” by 1/8” flat steel. (See Appendix A for informational photos and drawings)

d. Railings: Four sets of removable floor and wall mounted hatch cover guardrails consisting of a total of eleven (11), 2” x 42” (diameter by height) steel pipe posts with twenty-eight (28) ¼" chains for horizontal connections. Four (4) of the steel pipe posts connect to a wall and one whole side on Generator Level is steel pipe instead of chains.

Steel posts sit inside a 2 ½" diameter steel pipe socket. (See Appendix A for informational photos and drawings)

e. Roof Parapet: The existing roof of Ball Mountain Lake Gatehouse consists of the following: An approximately 2’ high by 1’ thick concrete parapet wall along the rooftop perimeter edge in an octagonal shape, each edge measuring approximately 9’ 1 ½”. (See Appendix B for informational photos and drawings)

f. Roof Membrane: Currently, a .060 mil ethylene propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) membrane mechanically fastened by termination bar at the EPDM curb and parapet wall terminations with 1/2” polyisocyanurate insulation board secured with roofing adhesive.

Base flashing on curbs, parapet wall, vents, chimney, entry hatch, exhaust pipe, and other protrusions. (See Appendix B for informational photos and drawings)

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 TPOC. 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. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

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.

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 TPOC 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 TPOC, 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 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 the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and 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. 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 TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, is incompetent,…