Solicitation W912WJ25Q0031.pdf

BIRCH HILL DAM PROJ OFC

DAVID BYLUND

68 BIRCH HILL DAM ROAD

ROYALSTON MA 01368

TEL: 978-551-5817 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ25Q0031 14-Jan-2025 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

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

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e) (f)

SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

% No. %

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

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

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

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

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

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SEE SCHEDULE

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UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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7. DELIVERY

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28-Jan-2025(Date)

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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W912WJ25Q0031

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

ADHERING TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE

SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-

RESPONSIVE

INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.

2. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Alicia LaCrosse

b. Phone: 978-318-8902

c. Email: Alicia.N.LaCrosse@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

3. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist. Any information received at the site visit which conflicts with this solicitation should be brought to the attention of the Contract Specialist. The solicitation and resulting contract shall be the governing document in all cases.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

SITE VISITS:

1. SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE

52.236-27 or 2.236-27 ALT I FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2. If date(s)/time(s) for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

3. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the

Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

4. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

BONDING:

1. In accordance with FAR 28.101-1(c), the Contractor will NOT be required to provide a Bid Guarantee.

2. In accordance with FAR 28.102-2(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts at or above $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 $150,000.00 or above. 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.

3. In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-2(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts $35,000.00 or above, but not exceeding $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

**No Payment Protections Required for construction contracts less than $35,000**

4. Prior to award, the Government may request that the Contractor provide a Letter of Bond Ability issued by a Surety that is listed on US Treasury Circular 570 (https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html).

Letter of Bond Ability shall be issued to the Contractor and shall state that the Contractor is pre-qualified for bonding, include the single and aggregate bond limits that the bond company will support, and provide contact information of the bond agent or attorney-in-fact.

Failure to provide a Letter of Bond Ability as required will result in the Contractor’s quote being deemed non-responsive.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

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. Registered is considered when a SAM registration is marked “Active”.

3. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-8(d), Representations and Certifications are to be completed in www.sam.gov.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (Unique Entity Identified (UEI) 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.

4. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

5. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

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.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Birch Hill Dam Utility Building Rehab

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to complete rehabilitation work to the exterior of the Utility Building at Birch Hill Dam, Royalston, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Birch Hill Dam Maintenance Garage Rehab

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to complete rehabilitation work to the exterior of the Maintenance Garage at Birch Hill Dam, Royalston, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0003 1 Job Birch Hill Dam Testing Asbestos & PCBs

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide testing for Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) on the exterior of the Utility Building and Maintenance Garage at Birch Hill Dam, Royalston, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0004 1 Job OPTION Birch Hill Dam Removal of Asbestos

FFP

(Optional Task 1) Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove and dispose of all Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) if testing results in detectable levels of asbestos on the exterior of the Utility Building and Maintenance Garage at Birch Hill Dam, Royalston, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

0005 1 Job OPTION Birch Hill Dam Removal of PCBs

FFP

(Optional Task 2) Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove and dispose of all Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) if testing results in detectable levels of PCBs on the exterior of the Utility Building and Maintenance Garage at Birch Hill Dam, Royalston, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

UTILITY BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE GARAGE EXTERIOR

RENOVATE, REPAIR, REHABILITATE

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BIRCH HILL DAM

ROYALSTON, MA

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General

1. Scope of work

Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to renovate, repair, and rehabilitate the exterior of two buildings at the Birch Hill Dam Project. The two buildings are referred to as the Utility Building and the Maintenance Garage. Due to the age of the buildings, it is a requirement of the contract that the Contractor test the Utility Building and Maintenance Garage for asbestos containing material (ACM) and Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) only in areas impacted by the work identified in this statement of work. If ACM is identified, then the Government may exercise the optional line item 1 (Asbestos Abatement Option) to properly dispose of all material that contains ACM. If PCBs are identified, then the Government may exercise the optional line item 2 (Polychlorinated Biphenyls Disposal Option) to properly dispose of all material that contains PCBs. Another component of this rehabilitation includes proper removal and disposal of items that contain lead paint (see Lead Inspection Reports for additional information). These items are listed below.

i. Degraded vinyl siding.

ii. Clapboards, corner boards, and trim.

iii. Insulation.

iv. Garage doors and entry door casings and associated trim.

v. Window casings and associated trim.

vi. Overhead garage doors.

The Utility Building rehabilitation work includes the removal and disposal of existing exterior entry doors, existing overhead garage doors including tracks and motors, windows, degraded clapboards, rigid foam board insulation, vinyl siding, and trim on the 66 ft. x 24 ft single-story building. The Contractor shall properly install new exterior entry doors, new overhead garage doors, tracks, and motors, windows, framing, insulation, plywood sheathing, house wrap, rigid foam insulation, vinyl siding, and vinyl trim as a requirement for the exterior rehabilitation of the Utility Building.

The Maintenance Garage rehabilitation work includes removal and disposal of existing degraded framing, existing entry door, existing overhead garage doors and tracks, windows, vinyl siding, foam board insulation, and trim on the 51ft. x 25 ft. single story building. The Contractor shall install new framing, entry door, overhead garage doors with tracks, windows, house wrap, rigid foam insulation, vinyl siding, and vinyl trim as a requirement for the exterior rehabilitation of the Maintenance Garage.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Statement of Work, state and local building codes and completed by a licensed Contractor.

2. Locations

The Utility Building is located at the Birch Hill Dam, 68 Birch Hill Dam Road in Royalston, MA, 01368.

3. Technical Point of Contact The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger David Bylund. Ranger Bylund can be reached by phone at 978-551-5817 or by email at:

David.M.Bylund@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visit It is highly recommended that the Contractor visits the project buildings prior to providing a quote to determine the amounts of asbestos containing material (ACM), Polychlorinated

Biphenyls (PCBs) and material containing lead paint to be removed, as well as staging and protection requirements. An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, David Bylund. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday.

5. Schedule All work shall be completed no later than 180 days from 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.

All preconstruction submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of notice to proceed. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of preconstruction submittals.

6. Safety

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (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(2024) can be accessed electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It must be written by a Competent Person (CP) using the mandatory ENG Form 6293. Special attention shall focus on the EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2.

Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Technical Point of Contact and deemed acceptable for use on the project. The APP shall document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards, and acceptable control measures. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pdf

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.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the

Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. Work shall not proceed until the AHA has been accepted by the Technical Point of Contact. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity

Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A

Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3. b and 2-4. b. If the Level 3 SSHO is a competent person, able to identify hazards and fix them on behalf of the Contractor then the SSHO and Quality Control Officer can be one person filling the three positions.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Contractor’s SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1- 1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the

Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Fo rm_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

7. Lead Compliance Plan – This project involves disturbing building components that contain lead paint. Results from the Renovation, Repair, and Painting Assessment are included as an attachment to this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall review the results of the assessment and shall submit a site-specific Lead Compliance Plan to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to initiating tasks that disturb lead paint. The plan shall be developed as an appendix to the APP and describe procedures to be followed to protect Contractor and Government employees, the environment, and public from lead hazards while performing lead hazard control activities. The plan shall detail how they will follow lead safe practices to minimize the disturbance into the environment and risk to workers and shall address the following information:

i. Documentation of qualifications for Lead Competent Person. The Contractor shall have an individual on-site designated to perform the duties of the “Competent

Person” as specified by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62. The competent person shall be a person who is capable of identifying existing and predictable lead hazards in the surrounds or working conditions and has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

ii. Documentation of employee training required according to EM 385-1-1, paragraph 6-3.h, 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(1)(i), and 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(ii).

iii. A description of each work activity in which lead is emitted, to include equipment and materials used, controls in place, crew size, job responsibilities, operating procedures, and maintenance practices, work activity locations and lead-containing components keyed to the project drawings.

iv. Description of means to be used to achieve exposure compliance, including any engineering controls.

v. No demolition or renovation activities may occur that increase the workers' exposure above the Action Level of 30 µg/m3, without the Contractor taking appropriate precautions for employee protection. Contractor shall fully comply with the OSHA lead standard at 29 CFR 1926.62 and submit the results of all samples to Technical Point of Contact. Employee lead exposure assessment procedures to monitor and document employee lead exposure. Exposure monitoring shall include two types:

1) Initial determination (may be omitted if there is sufficient objective/historical data showing action level compliance according to the requirements); and

2) Continued exposure monitoring required as a result of initial exposure determinations.

vi. Protective clothing, housekeeping procedures to prevent spread of lead contamination both in and beyond the lead hazard regulated control area, and hygiene facilities and practices to prevent employees from inadvertent ingestion of lead.

vii. Administrative controls to limit employee exposure to lead to include documentation of training IAW if engineering controls, or Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fail to eliminate exposures exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).

viii. Medical surveillance procedures to monitor employee exposures and proper medical clearance for respiratory protection.

ix. Perimeter or other area air monitoring outside or adjacent to the regulated area to ensure dust is minimized and appropriate controls are adequate.

x. Security required for each lead hazard control area; and

xi. Proper documentation of all waste generation, characterization, transportation, and disposal (including recordkeeping).

8. Asbestos Survey Prior to conducting any renovation activities, the Contractor shall employ or engage a MA licensed Asbestos Inspector to thoroughly inspect the Utility Building and Maintenance Garage where renovation will occur to identify the presence, location, amount and condition of any ACM or suspect ACM and prepare a written asbestos survey report.

i. The survey shall identify and assess suspect ACM located in all areas that will be breached or otherwise affected by the renovation activities, including, but not limited to the wall cavities, areas above ceilings and under/between multiple layers of flooring.

ii. The written asbestos survey report shall describe the renovation operation to be undertaken and identify the types, amounts, condition, and locations of all ACM present.

The report shall also include the date of the survey, the name, certification number and signature of the asbestos inspector who conducted the survey and prepared the report and a description of the manner used to determine the sampling locations.

iii. The survey report shall also contain an inventory of the exact locations of the ACM or suspect ACM from which samples were collected, analytical results of all samples taken, the date(s) they were taken, the name(s) of the persons who provided the asbestos analytical services, site map, diagram or written description of the facility and location(s) subject to demolition or renovation and the corresponding footage (square and/or linear) of any ACM or suspect ACM in each location.

9. Asbestos Abatement Plan

The Contractor shall review the results of the written asbestos survey report and remove and dispose of any ACM IAW 310 CMR 7.15 and 454 CMR 28.00, prior to conducting any demolition and/or renovation and remove or encapsulate any friable ACM that has been or will be exposed or created as a result of any demolition or renovation, in accordance with

310 CMR 7.15(7).

i. The Asbestos Abatement Plan shall address the following:

1) A description of each activity where asbestos will be disturbed, including OSHA class of work, equipment required, controls to be used, crew size, job responsibilities, maintenance practices, and locations keyed to project drawings.

2) The method of notification of other employers at the worksite.

3) A description of regulated areas, types of containment, decontamination unit plan, and engineering controls.

4) Air monitoring plan – Perform air sampling for personal in accordance with 29 CFR

1926.1101 and EM 385-1-1 Section 06.C. The plan shall include the number of samples to be collected, analytical method to be used, and sample turnaround time.

Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the testing laboratory selected for the analysis and reporting of airborne concentrations for asbestos fibers along with documentation of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory. Breathing zone air samples must be taken for at least 25% of the workers in each shift, or a minimum of two, whichever is greater. Air sampling must be representative of the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) and 30-minute short term exposure of each employee. Employees must be notified of the sample results no later than 5 working days after the beginning of abatement activities. The testing laboratory must be independent of the asbestos Contractor and must have no employee or employer relationship which could constitute a conflict of interest.

5) PPE, including respirators and clothing.

6) Housekeeping procedures to prevent the spread of contamination and dust, both in and beyond the regulated area.

7) Hygiene facilities and practices; Medical surveillance, as required as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, to assess exposure and to monitor employee fitness to perform work tasks while wearing PPE (to include respiratory protection devices).

8) Waste generation, containerization, transportation, and disposal IAW 310 CMR 7.15 (including recordkeeping); and

9) Security, fire, and medical emergency response procedures.

All persons who perform the functions of Asbestos Workers, Asbestos Supervisors, or Asbestos Contractors must be licensed in the State of Massachusetts and possess current training certifications in the discipline authorized IAW 454 CMR 28.08.

10. PCB Sampling Plan Any potential suspect material that will be removed and contains 50 ppm or greater is regulated for disposal under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Outline the areas requiring corrective action and prioritize contaminated building materials for removal based on their concentration levels and potential accessibility. The bulk solid sample (caulking, paint, etc.) should be removed directly from the suspect area, ensuring no other adjacent materials are included in the final analysis results. Analysis for the bulk sample shall be SW846 8082 unless otherwise recommended by the analytical laboratory.

The report should also outline the following:

a. Site and location of the sample extraction.

b. Date on each page.

c. Exact times of sampling events or visual observations.

d. Types of samples collected and sample identification numbers.

e. Number of samples collected.

f. Specific description of sample locations.

g. Description of sampling methods.

h. Field observations.

i. Name of all field personnel.

11. Preconstruction Conference Prior to the start of any construction, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference.” The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all construction on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No construction shall 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 construction or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel with telephone numbers for project coordination.

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

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

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

c. Accident Prevention Plan

d. Activity Hazard Analysis

e. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

f. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

g. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

h. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

i. Invoice and payment.

12. 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.

13. Security

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Birch Hill 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.

14. 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.

15. 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:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tully Lake Dam

2 Athol-Richmond Road Royalston, MA 01368 or Emailed to David.M.Bylund@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Part 1 General:

Existing Conditions:

1. Utility Building

The building is a residential-style single-story building that is approximately 66 ft. x 24 ft. It is not known when the existing siding was replaced, however its age is estimated to be twenty-five (25) years or older. The existing siding and rigid foam insulation underneath the siding were installed over the original clapboards of the building. Conducted surveys have identified the paint on the original entry door casings, window casings/sashes, clapboard siding and associated trim to be contaminated with lead. The Contractor shall remove the clapboard siding, entry doors, windows, and associated trim and properly dispose of all materials in accordance with MA state law. The East side entry door will be removed, framed, sealed, and sided over (See Informational Photo #2). There are electrical attachments that will need to be removed and reinstalled. This will be the responsibility of the Contractor. (See Informational Photo #2 and #4) The Contractor should anticipate that a one (1) week period without power and utilities is acceptable for each building. The

Government is willing to discuss if longer periods are required. All discussions should be with the Technical Point of Contact on when utilities will be disconnected and expected to be reconnected.

2. Maintenance Garage

The maintenance garage is approximately 51 ft x 25 ft. The approximate heights of the maintenance garage are 18 ft. from peak to grade in front, 20 ft. in the rear, and 11.5 ft. on the sides from soffit to grade. The Government does not have As-Built drawings for this building. It is not known when the existing siding was replaced, however its age is estimated to be twenty-five (25) years or older. The conducted surveys have identified lead paint to exist on the upper trim of the building. Unlike the Utility Building no clapboard siding exists under the current siding. The current condition of the siding and windows is in poor condition and needs replacing. A damaged section of framing located in between the two overhead bay doors needs replacing (See Informational Photo # 9).

3. Submittals

Although the Government 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 Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the Government.

a. Preconstruction Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of notice to proceed. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field work.

i. ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iii. ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter)

iv. Contractor’s licenses and qualifications

v. Manufacturer’s Product Documentation for vinyl siding and trim (installation instructions, warranty, etc.)

vi. Manufacturer’s Product Documentation for vinyl replacement windows and doors

(entry and overhead garage doors) (installation instructions, warranty, etc.)

b. Other Submittals:

i. Recorded amounts and receipt of proper disposal of existing material and equipment shall be provided to Technical Point of Contact. (Submitted at completion of work and before final payment.)

ii. Asbestos Abatement Plan (AAP): Prior to start of demolition work.

iii. Lead Compliance Plan (LCP): Prior to start of demolition work.

iv. PCB Sampling Plan: Prior to start of demolition work.

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.

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.

5. Government Resources The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources. The Contractor may use the restroom at the office but must proceed directly to and from the restroom. 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.

6. Environmental Protection

Contractor shall ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

7. 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.

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.

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.

8. 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.

9. Quality Assurance The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

10. 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.

11. 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 Products:

1. Materials & Equipment - General

a. The intent of this material section is not to specify every product to be used in the execution of the work. Rather, to define the expected standards to be followed and the quality of the product to be used.

b. All construction material shall be new, un-used and be first quality material or products.

In addition, construction material shall be produced or manufactured in accordance with all included clauses and provisions in the solicitation and resultant contract regarding country of origin.

c. All construction material shall be in conformance to the applicable sections of the International Building Code (2012).

d. All construction material shall be in conformance to the applicable sections of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire and Life Safety Codes [in place of the International Fire Code (IFC)].

e. As a minimum, meet requirements of UL, where UL standards are established for those items, and requirements of NFPA 70 for all materials, equipment, and devices.

2. Utility Building

a. Vinyl Siding:

i. Double Panel, 4 inches.

ii. Minimum thickness 0.040 inches.

iii. Siding will be white, with wood texture to match closely as possible the existing siding in design and specifications.

iv. Withstand wind speeds up to 165 mph.

v. Siding will be added where the side entry door was removed.

vi. 5/8” J-channel.

vii. Non-Woven Synthetic house wrap.

1) Premium moisture management.

2) Air and water-resistant barrier.

3) Superior tear strength.

viii. ½” Polystyrene foam board insulation with minimum R-value of 2.5.

ix. Two (2) Gable Vents.

x. Soffit, Fascia, Door trim.

1) Matching in material to the Siding per manufacturer’s specifications.

2) All Trim will be White in Color.

3) Soffit material will not be solid, it will be perforated for ventilation.

b. Windows:

i. Twelve (12) Vinyl Replacement Windows.

ii. Contractor shall verify all window measurements.

iii. Windows will be white with white hardware.

iv. Windows shall be double hung.

v. Windows shall be energy star rated, have Low-E Glass, vinyl composition interior & exterior.

vi. 5/8” contoured internal grilles.

vii. 3” casing.

viii. Built in J-Channel.

ix. Each window trim will include, an apron, stool and window stop replacement painted white.

x. Each window will be insulated with window spray foam insulation.

xi. Vinyl shutters, black in color.

c. Garage Entry doors:

i. Contractor shall verify all entry door measurements.

ii. Energy Star Rated.

iii. Three (3) Insulated Steel External Doors with fan-lite four-panel style.

iv. Locking Doorknob and Deadbolt Lock installed.

v. Door will be minimum thirty-two (32) inches wide.

vi. Door color will be white either from the factory or painted.

vii. This door will swing in from the right side.

d. Overhead Garage Doors and Track:

i. Three (3) Insulated Overhead Garage doors installed with new tracks.

1) Minimum R Value 16.

2) PVC thermal break.

3) Panel thickness 1 5/8” thick, steel.

4) Door size – approximately 10’ tall x 10’ wide.

5) Ribbed exterior surface with 24” panel height.

6) Exterior color- white.

7) New track systems and all associated hardware / wiring.

8) Electric openers.

9) 4-channel remote door operation with transmitters.

10) Electronic bottom sensing edge / safety sensors.

11) Flexible jamb and header seal.

12) 10-year delamination warranty.

13) 10,000 cycle springs minimum.

ii. Contractor will be required to verify measurements.

iii. Minimum of 3 windows shall be in the top panel of door.

iv. White in color.

e. Overhead Garage Door Motors

i. Three (3) Garage Door Opener Motors.

1) UL325 2010 compliant.

2) ½ horsepower motor minimum - commercial grade single phase electric. Motors with sufficient power to raise/lower doors.

3) Motors shall include battery back-up with the capacity to raise/lower the door a minimum of twenty (20) times.

4) Motors shall include a manual over-ride for operating under loss of power.

5) Hard-wired push-button door openers.

6) Progressive braking.

7) Different programmable remote transmitters for each door.

8) Single phase 115 volts.

9) Auto tensioning belt.

3. Maintenance Garage

a. Vinyl Siding:

i. White vinyl siding .044 thick.

ii. 5/8” J-channel.

iii. Non-Woven Synthetic house wrap.

1) Premium moisture management.

2) Air and water-resistant barrier.

3) Superior tear strength.

iv. ½” Polystyrene foam board insulation with minimum R-value of 2.5.

v. Two (2) Gable Vents.

vi. Soffit, Fascia, Door trim.

4) Matching in material to the Siding per manufacturer’s specifications.

5) All Trim will be White in Color.

6) Soffit will be vented.

b. Windows:

i. Three (3) Vinyl Replacement Windows.

ii. Contractor shall verify all window measurements.

iii. Windows will be white with white hardware.

iv. Windows shall be double hung,

v. Windows shall be energy star rated, have Low-E Glass, vinyl composition interior & exterior.

vi. 5/8” contoured internal grilles.

vii. 3” casing.

viii. Built in J-Channel.

ix. Each window trim will include, an apron, stool and window stop replacement.

x. Each window will be insulated with window spray foam insulation.

xi. All interior trim will be left natural.

xii. Vinyl shutters, black in color.

d. Garage Entry doors:

i. Contractor shall verify all entry door measurements.

ii. Energy Star Rated.

iii. One (1) insulated steel external door with fan-lite four-panel style.

iv. Locking doorknob and deadbolt lock installed.

v. Door will be minimum thirty-two (32) inches wide.

vi. Door color will be white either from the factory or painted.

vii. This door will swing in from the right side.

d. Overhead Garage Doors and Track:

i. Two (2) Insulated Overhead Garage doors installed with new tracks.

1) Minimum R Value 16.

2) PVC thermal break.

3) Panel thickness 1 5/8” thick, steel.

4) Door size – approximately 10’ tall x 10’ wide.

5) Ribbed exterior surface with 24” panel height.

6) Exterior color- white.

7) New track systems and all associated hardware / wiring.

8) Existing electric garage door opener motors (Raynor Ultra II) and accompanying equipment will be reused.

9) 4-channel remote door operation with transmitters.

10) Electronic bottom sensing edge / safety sensors.

11) Flexible jamb and header seal.

12) 10-year delamination warranty.

13) 10,000 cycle springs.

ii. Contractor will be required to verify measurements.

iii. Minimum of 3 windows shall be located in the top panel of doors.

iv. White in color.

5. Miscellaneous Materials

a. Kiln dried construction lumber shall be used for alterations and or repairs except for where it will be in contact with cement foundation in which case it will be pressure treated.

b. The Contractor shall supply all other necessary materials to properly execute the contract requirements.

Part 3 Execution:

1. General

a. The building and all its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract.

b. Activities including but not limited to demolition and installation shall be scheduled so that weather related events will result in no damage to the building or any of its contents.

c. All electrical and communication components perforating the siding will be removed by the Contractor and reinstalled when exterior work is finished.

d. Activities including but not limited to electrical and communications disconnect shall be scheduled so the buildings will not be left powerless or without communications for extended periods of time.

e. 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.

f. The East side entry door of the Utility Building will be removed, the sill wall shall be filled in to match existing sill wall, framed, sealed, and sided over (See Informational Photo #2).

g. When removing and replacing Windows and Doors each removal and replacement…