Solicitation W912WJ23Q0133.pdf

BARRE FALLS PROJECT OFC

DANIEL LAPOLLA

200 COLDBROOK RD.

HUBBARDSTON MA 01452-9743

TEL: 978-318-8327 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ23Q0133 21-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.

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SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

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14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

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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 Barre Falls Dam Garage Renovations

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to renovate the maintenance garage with insulation, heating, and finish one of the existing four bays at Barre Falls Dam, Barre, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Maintenance Garage Renovation U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Barre Falls Dam Barre, Massachusetts

Statement of Work

I. General

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to renovate the Barre Falls Dam maintenance garage with insulation, heating, and finishing one of the existing four bays as a work bay.

2. Location – Barre Falls Dam, located at: 200 Coldbrook Road, Barre, Massachusetts.

3. Technical Point of Contact – The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be the Project Manager Dan Lapolla. Dan Lapolla can be reached by phone at 978-318-8327 or by email at: Daniel.G.Lapolla@usace.army.mil

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

5. Schedule – The period of performance is 150 days and will begin on the day Notice to Proceed is issued by the Contracting Officer. All safety paperwork shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of notice to proceed. Work will not be permitted before 7:00 am or after 3:30 pm, or on Saturdays, Sundays or Government holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact.

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

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

1.pdf A free EM 385-1-1 application for smart phones is available for both Apple and Android operating systems.

1. 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 the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

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

b. Activity Hazard Analysis – An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work.

A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

c. Emergency Response – Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Abbreviated 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 designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction experience.

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 be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

e. Accident Reporting - All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the Technical Point of Contact within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the Technical Point of Contact. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within five (5) working days of the incident.

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

7. COVID-19 – As part of the APP and AHAs include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

a. Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

b. Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

c. Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

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

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

8. 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 (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:

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

(QP) and their responsibilities and qualifications;

b. Description of the project or task performed;

c. Training requirements to include safe use of fall protection equipment;

d. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control;

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

f. Rescue plan and procedures;

g. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems:

h. Inspection, maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment;

i. Incident investigation procedures;

j. Evaluation of program effectiveness;

k. Inspection and oversight methods employed.

C. 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 (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:

a. Be onsite at all times while work at height is being performed;

b. 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.

c. Prepare, update, review and approve fall protection and prevention plans;

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

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

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

g. 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:

a. Be trained to the applicable level, as described in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.03;

b. Provide technical support for the fall protection program;

c. Have advanced understanding and knowledge of the requirements, equipment, systems, physical sciences, and engineering principles that affect fall protection and rescue systems;

d. Supervise the design, selection, installation and inspection of certified anchorages and horizontal lifelines;

e. 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.

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:

a. Be trained by a CP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.05, to include hands-on training and practical demonstrations;

b. Bring all unsafe or hazardous conditions or actions that may cause injury to them or others, to the attention of the CP;

c. Properly use, inspect, maintain, store and care for their fall protection equipment and systems;

d. Inspect all fall protection equipment or damage or defects, prior to each use.

e. Understand the nature of fall hazards in the work area and how to properly mitigate them;

f. Calculate free fall distances and clearance requirements of fall protection systems;

g. 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.

a. 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.

b. 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.

9. Electrical

A. General: All electrical work shall comply with EM 385-1-1 (Sections 11 & 12) and applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) regulations. In the circumstance there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations listed above, the most stringent shall apply.

B. Qualified Person: Electrical work shall be performed by a Qualified Person (QP) with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of State, National and/or Local Certifications or Licenses that a Master or Journeyman Electrician may hold, depending on the work being performed, and should be identified in the appropriate AHA. Journeyman/Apprentice ration shall be in accordance with State, Local and Federal requirements applicable to where the work is being performed.

C. All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific application for which it is to be used. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment will be worn and/or utilized at all times and adequately match the level of associated risk.

D. Emergency Procedures and Training. Employees exposed to shock hazard and those employees responsible for taking action in case of emergency shall be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 03.A, Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 CFR 1910.151, and National Fire Protection Association 70E 110.2c.

The training shall include methods to release of victims from contact with exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation.

E. All equipment and circuits to be worked on shall be de-energized before work is started.

Personnel shall be protected by a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) and procedures in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12. Positive means shall be provided for rendering controls or devices inoperative while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control.

F. If work MUST be performed on an energized system, then the employer must first demonstrate that de-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations (i.e., testing, troubleshooting, etc.).

a. Energized work may never be performed without prior authorization. Once it has been determined that equipment must be worked on in an energized condition, an energized work permit shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for acceptance. > See National Fire Protection Association 70E and EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.02.c for permit requirements.

10. Preconstruction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction Conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

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

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

Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251) Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements Contractor’s Equipment Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

Invoice and payment.

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 The Barre

Falls Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

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 all CFR 36 Rules and Regulations, federal, state, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

c. 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.

d. Removal of Contractor’s Employees:

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

14. Payment –Payment shall be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact.

The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of work, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

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

Or Emailed to Daniel.G.Lapolla@usace.army.mil

II. Technical

Part 1 General Scope of Work:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to renovate the Barre Falls

Dam maintenance garage with insulation, heating, and finishing one of the existing four bays as a work bay. Contractor is responsible for any permitting with local municipalities.

a. Framing: Bay one of the maintenance garage will be framed to industry standards to accommodate wall insulation with minimum of R19 rating and electrical upgrades.

All four walls within bay one shall be framed using industry standard materials. There are two (2) man doors, one external and one internal to the other garage bays, and an overhead garage door existing to frame around.

b. Electrical: All existing electrical components on the bay one walls will be relocated to become flush with new framing/drywall/new outlets. A total of twelve (12) new outlets will be installed 48 inches above the finished floor, to match the height of existing outlets. Four (4) outlets will be distributed on each of the walls without the overhead door. All outlets will be installed on the wall, 48 inches above the finished floor. All newly installed outlets and existing outlets shall be GFCI protected at the breaker. All new outlets shall be installed on the same circuit if possible, or if needed, installed on a separate circuit. If new outlets require a new breaker, the breaker shall be a 20 amp breaker. New breakers, wires and conduit will be installed to industry standards to power the new furnace. All conduit shall match the likeness of the conduit existing in the garage and be run along the south and west walls of the garage.

c. Insulation: Prior to insulation, all perforations in metal siding to include old screw holes, shall be weatherproofed (holes as seen in informational photo #9). Four (4) exterior walls and one (1) interior wall will be insulated with a minimum of R19 insulation value. The roof shall have an industry standard vapor barrier or ventilation system and insulated with a minimum of R30 insulation value. The East exterior wall, the interior wall, and the West exterior wall all have an approximate square footage of 260sq ft each. The North exterior wall has four (4) overhead garage doors. The walls around them shall be insulated and have an approximate square footage of 320 sq ft.

The Southern Exterior wall has an approximate square footage of 960sq ft. The roof is approximately 1,600 square feet. Contractor may choose the insulation type for the walls within bays 2, 3, & 4, however they shall meet industry standard, be approved by the Technical Point of Contact, and meet the R19 value previously mentioned. The insulation for the ceiling shall meet industry standards and meets or exceeds the R30 value. All insulation shall be faced or sealed with an industry standard flame retardant.

d. Heating: The contractor will procure and install a forced hot air furnace with a minimum BTU output of 190,000, a 275 Gallon double-walled Type 2 Oil tank, all necessary ductwork and blowers, and all necessary industry standard components to complete the installation. The furnace and fuel tank will be installed along the Southern wall of the garage, at the back of bays two (2) and three (3). The fill pipe for the fuel tank will exit the southern wall. The ductwork from the furnace will run across the Southern wall with a one supply duct for each of the four bays. The furnace will be installed with one zone for the entire building. The ductwork to bay one will have to go through the interior wall between bays one and two. The furnace & fuel tank must be installed 18 inches from the southern wall and at least 2 feet from each other. Two (2) protective bollards must be installed at the corners of the new fuel tank furthest from the wall.

e. Drywall: After the framing, insulating, and electrical renovations in Bay 1, Bay 1 is to be drywalled. Provide interior partition walls of stud and gypsum wall board construction in accordance with the functional requirements. Utility-grade studs shall not be spaced more than 16 inches on center and shall meet standards of 2”x4”. Studs shall be minimum No. 2 grade lumber. In accordance with the insulation specified there needs to be waterproofing steps taken to ensure adequate moisture protection for drywall and studs. Fasten wood backing wherever drywall ends have no support within 4 inches. Drywall shall be affixed using drywall screws and attached to the studs 16” apart. Joint compound and drywall tape shall be applied to the drywall to provide a uniform smooth surface. Surface will be sanded smooth, uniform, and without defect.

2. Submittals – Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government within 30 days of notice to proceed. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities.

a. Manufacturer Warranties

b. Activity Hazard Analysis

c. Accident Prevention Plan

d. First-Aid, CPR Certifications

e. Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

f. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

g. OSHA 10 Hour Training Certification

h. Electrician License

3. Existing Conditions – Currently the garage to be renovated is a 4-bay metal garage without insulation. It is 40’x80’ in dimension and bay 1 is separated from the other three by a metal wall and door. See Informational Photos.

4. Clean Up – The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the 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. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

5. Environmental Protection – The contractor shall prevent pollution or damage to the environment resulting from construction during this contract. The contractor will receive no additional payment for environmental protection work. Prevention of pollution and environmental damage is a contractor obligation under current State and federal Laws and regulations. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

6. Sustainability – Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels.

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request. Products that fall under these requirements are things such as cement, concrete, non-pressure pipes, etc.

Furthermore, the contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements set in place by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The 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. These will include products such as wood and concrete sealers, erosion-controlled materials, sorbents, etc.

Additionally, as required in clause 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_223_226.html#wp119432 3 the contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

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

8. Government Resources – The 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). The contractor may use the restroom at the Project Office but must proceed directly to and from the restroom.

9. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ 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.

10. Omissions – This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

11. Quality Control – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work.

The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable always and at all places during the term of the contract.

12. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

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

Part 2 Materials and Supplies

1. Construction Materials

a. All construction materials and appliances will be new and unused.

2. Furnace

a. The furnaced procured and installed shall be forced air oil furnace with the minimum following specifications:

i. BTU output of 190,000.

ii. Welded Steel Dual-Pass

iii. Front/Rear Flue

iv. 22-gauge steel cabinet.

v. Front access heat exchanger.

vi. 20 ½” x18 3/8” supply opening.

vii. 24” x 22” return.

viii. Minimum of 85% AFUE

b. Blower will be sized correctly to supply warm air to the entire garage.

c. Solid Supply Ducts will be compatible with supplied furnace and run along the South wall with air supply ducts for each of the 4 bays of the garage. Ducts shall meet all federal, local, and state requirements.

d. Return Ducts will be compatible with supplied furnace and installed to manufacturer specifications.

e. Power Vent, sized correctly for the supplied furnace, vented through the south wall behind the furnace following manufacturer specifications on distance from oil tank vent and fill pipe.

3. Fuel Tank

a. Must be a 275 gallon, double-walled type-2 oil fuel tank.

b. Fill and vent pipes must exit southern wall.

c. Must be installed 18” from wall and at least 2’ from furnace following manufacturer specifications on installation in conjunction with the furnace and other equipment.

d. Contractor must install two bollards at the outer corners of the tank. Bollards shall be 4" OD Schedule 40 steel with a cap and a minimum of 36” of the bollard being above ground. The bollard will then have a HDPE bollard cover installed. Bollards shall be affixed to existing concrete floor with a minimum of 4 bolts to the concrete floor. Bolts shall be a minimum of 5” deep and utilize a masonry anchor system.

e. Fuel lines. Ensure the inside fuel line runs along a wall and do not install fuel lines beneath poured concrete. The supply line from an end outlet valve should have a horizontal loop or slack in the line to accommodate ground or earth movement caused by frost. Fuel delivery line shall be encased in non-metallic sleeve when installed.

4. Framing

a. All framing will be accomplished using wood construction following current building standards. Anywhere the framing may contact the concrete sill or floor slab, pressure treated lumber will be used, otherwise kiln dried lumber may be used.

5. Drywall

a. New ½” thickness “Greenboard” drywall with resistance to moisture will be hung, taped and sanded to cover each wall in bay 1, including the areas around the overhead door.

b. Industry standard tape and compound will be used and sanded to provide a ready-to-paint surface.

c. The finished walls shall be primed and painted white.

10. Insulation

a. Insulation will be installed into all exterior walls (including around man doors and overhead doors), the ceiling of the garage, and the interior wall between bays 1 and 2, on the inside of bay 1.

b. Insulation will meet or exceed current building standards.

c. Walls will incorporate insulation system with minimum rating of R19 and be faced with a flame retardant.

d. Ceiling will incorporate insulation system with a minimum rating of R30 and be faced with a flame retardant.

11. Electrical

a. All electrical lines will be run from bay 1 to the breaker panel in bay 4 through a conduit in accordance with current national electric code, with moisture barriers on both ends.

The conduit must be run across the southern or northern wall of the garage without interfering with the overhead doors or new furnace installation. Conduit shall be to code and in likeness to the existing conduit throughout the garage. New 20amp breakers to be installed as necessary for furnace and bay 1 additions.

b. Twelve (12) duplex receptacles

i. Outlets will be rectangular style.

ii. White with white faceplates.

iii. GFCI Protected at the breaker in the electrical panel.

iv. Four (4) evenly spaced along the southern (back) wall of bay 1.

v. Four (4) evenly spaced along the eastern (left) wall of bay 1.

vi. Four (4) evenly spaced along the western (right) wall of bay 1.

vii. Each outlet will be mounted to framing as to be flush with the finished drywall, and each outlet will be mounted 48 inches above the finished floor.

viii. Contractor will coordinate with Technical Point of Contact for final outlet locations after frame has been built.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 150 dys. ANP 1 BARRE FALLS PROJECT OFC

DANIEL LAPOLLA

200 COLDBROOK RD.

HUBBARDSTON MA 01452-9743

978-318-8327 FOB: Destination

961327

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract.

The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures –this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (hhtps://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list if verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

WAGE DETERMINATION

General Decision Number: MA20230013 08/11/2023

Superseded General Decision Number: MA20220013

State: Massachusetts

Construction Type: Building

County: Worcester County in Massachusetts.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $16.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2023. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all|

|extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.15 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2023. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

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