Solicitation W912WJ25Q0070.pdf

NORTHFIELD BROOK

STEVEN PATCHKOFSKY

CONN. ROUTE 254

THOMASTON CT 06787

TEL: 978-318-8369 FAX:

W13G86419299280002

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ25Q0070 26-Mar-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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W912WJ25Q0070

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.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety

(all tasks, all years).

2. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

3. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

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: __________________________________

6. 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 Install Electrical Conduit

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transporation to install a 3-inch conduit with pull line from the utility pole to the existing utility box for the restroom trailer pad at Northfield Dam, Thomaston, CT in accordance with Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Install Conduit and Wiring to Pad

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transporation to install and connect electrical wiring and 3-inch conduit from the existing electrical box to the restroom trailer pad at Northfield Dam, Thomaston, CT in accordance with Statement of Work.

0003 1 Job Install Watertight Electrical Box

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transporation to install a watertight electrical locking box with two (2) 30-amp and one (1) 15-amp outlets and breaker for the restroom trailer pad at Northfield Dam, Thomaston, CT in accordance with Statement of Work.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 1 Job

Allowance- Electrical Service Connection

FFP

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment and transportation to complete the utility electrical service connection of the electrical wire and meter from the utility pole to the electrical box by the utility provider for the restroom trailer pad at Northfield Dam, Thomaston, CT in accordance with Statement of Work.

*Note - the allowance for the utility connection work is $5,000. This amount may not be changed during the quote submission process. Once the Purchase Order is awarded and final coordination can occur with the utility provider, the awarded contractor must provide final verification of the cost for the electrical service connection to the Technical Point of Contact.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86419299280002

PSC CD: Y1QA

NET AMT $5,000

$5,000$5,000

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND COMPONENTS INSTALLATION

FOR RESTROOM TRAILER PAD

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTHFIELD DAM

THOMASTON, CT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL

1. Scope

Furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to complete an electrical service installation for a restroom trailer pad at Northfield Brook Lake:

Install new subsurface electrical service from existing utility pole to existing utility box and to asphalt restroom trailer pad.

Install watertight locking box on a metal post above ground at the asphalt pad.

The watertight locking box will include two (2) new thirty-amp (30a) outlets, one (1) fifteen-amp (15a) outlet. Ensure they are protected from elements and potential floodwaters.

Install new breaker in the existing utility box.

Work includes excavation, trenching, installation of utility conduits, backfill, and finish work and asphalt repair.

Includes installation of three-inch (3”) schedule 80 PVC conduits and outlets rated for exterior use.

Contractor will loam and hydroseed all disturbed areas.

All work will be performed in a timely manner to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of

Contact and in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location Northfield Brook Lake is a flood risk management project and is located at: 1550 Northfield Road in Thomaston, CT, 06787.

Approximate worksite coordinates: 41°41'11.7"N, 73°05'26.9"W

3. Technical Point of Contact The Technical Point of Contact for this contract is Project Manager Steven Patchkofsky. The Technical Point of Contact can be reached by phone at (978) 318-8369 or by email at:

Steven.D.Patchkofsky@usace.army.mil

4. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. Site visits are generally held between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

5. Schedule The work shall be completed no later than 180 days after Notice to Proceed. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact.

Please note that the project may be subject to flooding as well as heightened security measures, which may require work to be re-scheduled. At least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice will be provided to the Contractor by the Technical Point of Contact in these instances.

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 Requirements:

** USACE staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of Employees, Contractors, and/or the Public become jeopardized. **

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 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. 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. 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.

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_For m_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.

i. Electrical

i. General Requirements (EM385-1-1, Para. 11-8):

All electrical work must comply with EM 385-1-1 (Paragraphs 11 & 12) and applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International Standards, Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association (IEEE), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and those regulations outlined in 29-CFR-1910 and 29-CFR- 1926. In the circumstance where a discrepancy between the codes and regulations listed above, or an omission exists, the most stringent regulations shall apply.

All electrical wiring and equipment must be a type listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for the specific application for which it is to be used. For equipment not listed by a NRTL, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) must determine if use is allowable.

ii. Roles and Responsibilities:

1) Qualified Persons (QPs) Electrical: QPs must demonstrate the skills and knowledge related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and installations, and receive relevant safety training to recognize, avoid, and control associated hazards that might be present. (EM385-1-1, Para. 11- 3.b). QPs will meet requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Para. 11-3 and 11-4.

Note: A person can be considered qualified with respect to certain equipment and tasks, but still be unqualified for others.

2) Unqualified Persons: Unqualified Persons who may be exposed to shock and arc flash hazards must be trained and familiar with any electrical safety-related practices for their safety. (Ref. EM385-1-1, 11-3.c)

iii. Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC):

All equipment and circuits must be placed into an ESWC by a Qualified Person (QP) before worked is performed, in accordance with EM385-1-1, Para. 11-8.d.

If work MUST be performed on an energized system, QP must demonstrate that de-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations (ex. testing, troubleshooting).

iv. 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 Electrical Work Permit (EEWP) shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for acceptance.

A non-mandatory ENG Form 6277 (Energized Electrical Work Permit) is provided in EM385-1-1, para. 11-10. Other permit formats may be accepted provided they meet the minimum information requirements in EM385-1-1, Para. 11-8(4).

Energized Electrical Work Permit exemptions are noted in EM385-1-1, Para. 11-8(5).

v. Minimum Plan Requirements:

1) Electrical Safety Plan (ESP) must meet all requirements set forth in EM385-1-1, Para. 11-7, and is required when personnel perform work that involves exposure to electrical hazards. The ESP must be developed according to NFPA 70E and when work involves exposure to electrical hazards associated with electric power generation, transformation, transmission, and/or distribution lines and equipment, additional requirements according to 29 CFR 1926.950, 29 CFR 1910.269, and the

NESC.

2) Site Specific Energy Control Plan (SSECP): When working on or near any system that produces, uses, or stores hazardous energy, a SSECP is required. USACE-owned/operated facilities and activities must comply with ER-1-31 and any regional HECP as well as local supplements in lieu of EM385-1-1, Para. 12-4.

The SSECP must be site-specific and developed according to EM385-1-1, Fig. 12- 1 and ANSI Z244.4, and when electricity is a potential energy source, the plan must also include the required elements of NFPA 70E. The plan must clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, roles and responsibilities, and techniques to be used to complete the work.

j. Excavation and Trenching

i. General: All excavating and trenching activities are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 25.

ii. Submittals:

1) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) is required to be developed by a Competent

Person (CP) for all work in excavations and trenches.

2) For excavations or trenches five (5) feet (1.5m) or more in depth, an Excavation and Trenching Plan is required. The plan must be developed by a CP, submitted, and approved by the USACE supervisor or accepted by the KO or COR prior to beginning work. The plan must meet minimum plan requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 25-7.

iii. Required Personnel:

1) Competent Person (CP): All projects that involve excavation and trenching activities are required to have a Competent Person (CP) who has training, knowledge, and experience in excavation and trenching soil analysis, use of protective systems, and the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Chapter 12 and 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P.

2) Rescue Personnel: Must be trained on rescue procedures identified in Excavation and Trenching Plan.

7. 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 be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work 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 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 Pre-Work Conference:

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

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

iii. Mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) and Activity Hazard Analysis for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW)

iv. Safety Meetings

v. ENG Form 3394 (Mandatory if needed for Accident Reporting)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

viii. Invoice and Payment

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

9. Security The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Northfield Dam. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to 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.

10. Flooding

Northfield Dam is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate portions of the dam property or access roads in the areas covered by this contract. The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor if areas are closed as a result of floodwaters, rescheduling any subsequent service in the closed property area may result. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

11. 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.

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

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other Contractors

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees - The 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.

12. Existing Conditions

Contractor will coordinate with Technical Point of Contact for a site access plan once Notice to Proceed has been issued, as Northfield Brook Lake is a remote site. Restroom facilities may be available on-site, depending on time of year work is being performed.

Access to site may be restricted to vehicles by a locked gate.

a. The existing utility box is installed uphill of the parking pad. The box is approximately 55’ in elevation higher than the parking pad. (See Figure 5-7)

b. There are numerous existing utilities that may be encountered so hand work excavation will be necessary at intersections with existing utility cables, conduits, and structures. The new trench crosses a paved road, curbing and vegetated areas. All disturbed areas shall be restored to like new conditions.

c. There is a two-inch (2”) waterline that runs down the hill in the approximate location of the new conduit. The water line has a tracer cable installed to facilitate locating it.

Care must be taken to ensure that the new conduit does not interfere with the waterline.

d. There is a six-inch (6”) drain line that runs from approximately 20’ north of the parking pad to approximately 150’ south of the parking pad. Care must be taken to ensure that the new conduit does not interfere with the drain line.

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

For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 331 Hill Rd.

Thomaston, CT 06787 Or email (preferred): Steven.D.Patchkofsky@usace.army.mil

II. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Summary The scope of this project includes all labor, equipment, and materials required to perform excavation, trenching, and installation of electrical service. The conduits shall be backfilled, covered with loam and hydroseeded, and asphalt shall be repaired as needed.

Install three-inch (3”) Schedule 80 PVC utility conduit with pull line from existing utility Pole #1 to a breaker switch that will be installed in the existing utility box. This length of conduit will be approximately 500’ +/- 30’. A site visit is highly recommended to verify the start and end points and planned route.

Install electrical wire within three-inch (3”) Schedule 80 PVC utility conduit from breaker switch to an above ground watertight locking box with two (2) thirty-amp (30a) outlets and one (1) fifteen-amp (15a) outlet. This length of conduit will be approximately 200’ +/- 30’. A site visit is highly recommended to verify the start and end points and planned route.

Loam and Hydroseed all disturbed areas (See Figure 1 – Overall Rough Site Plan).

Note: This area floods periodically and special care should be given to ensure everything remains watertight when inundated.

2. 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 an 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 must be accepted by the Government.

Pre-Construction Submittals:

Submitted within 21 days of Notice to Proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

a. ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

b. Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206

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

d. First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

e. Excavation/Trenching Plan, if applicable

f. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for applicable Materials

g. Safety Inspection for all Heavy Equipment. The Contractor shall submit a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract.

h. Work Site Plan (prior to start of work)

i. Written Work Plan and Schedule (prior to start of work)

j. Environmental Protection Plan (reviewed and accepted by Technical Point of Contact

k. Licenses and Certifications as determined by the scope of work

l. Product data sheets (prior to ordering)

3. Clean Up

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government.

All disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

4. Government Resources The Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. In addition, no electricity is on site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

5. 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.

6. Quality Assurance The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The National Electrical Code (NEC) is a reference for safe electrical installation, design, and inspection. An electrical inspector will compare the installed electrical systems to the NEC to ensure they meet safety standards. Any deficiencies found during this inspection are the responsibility of the Contractor to reconcile before Government acceptance of work.

7. 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.

8. Environmental Protection Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected and cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

9. 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.

10. Condition of Equipment All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with manufacturer’s safety features in place.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged because of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person because 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. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Receiving and Storing Materials The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service.

The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor’s equipment or materials.

13. Requests for information After Notice to Proceed requests for information concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger David Grandy, by phone at 860- 338-3561 or by email at: david.k.grandy@usace.army.mil

III. Execution

1. General

a. Contractor shall install all products to manufacturer recommendations and in accordance with all Federal, State, and local building codes and laws, and safety standards. All work must be found to be technically acceptable by US Army Corps of Engineers representatives.

b. Only new, unused materials will be installed. Used or damaged materials will not be installed.

c. Activities including - but not limited to - removal and installation work shall be scheduled so weather-related events will not damage new or existing materials or equipment.

d. Contractor must be able to cover and protect all work areas, materials and equipment that would otherwise be exposed to the elements during a weather event, expected or unexpected.

e. Contractor will loam all disturbed areas and grade to match existing grades, use screened native topsoil loam, graded to fine lawn standards.

f. Hydroseed all disturbed areas with an approved native erosion control mix that contains the following seeds: Bromus carinatus "Cucamonga”(cucamonga brome), Festuca microstachys (small fescue),Trifolium ciliolatum (tree clover).

g. Safety Equipment: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment when and where necessary (i.e., Hardhats, Hand Protection, Eye Protection, Fall Protection, etc.).

h. Contractor Qualifications: All work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel 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 Professional may hold, depending on work being performed.

2. Installation of Conduit from Pole to Utility Box

a. For Site Details, See Figure 1 (Overall Rough Site Plan), Figure 2-7 (Photos).

b. Conduit shall be installed on existing utility pole, approximately twenty-five feet (25’) above ground. At this utility pole location, provide 3” Underground Schedule 80 PVC conduit connected to three-inch (3”) galvanized rigid long sweep elbows connected to 3” long galvanized rigid pipe sections mounted to the pole and capped at the end.

Provide appropriate rated pull strings and PVC caps on all conduit ends. This area floods periodically and the intent is to always have the conduit opening above flood waters.

c. The existing pavement shall be sawcut full repair depth to provide a clean and sound vertical surface and straight lines, within the areas where the adjacent surface is to be protected. Sawcut edges which become broken, ragged, or undermined as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be re-cut prior to the placement of abutting proposed pavement at no additional cost.

d. The conduit shall be installed twenty-four inches (24”) underground, at minimum, and shall have an expansion coupling joint at the utility pole to account for freeze/thaw cycles. The soil is very rocky and potentially very difficult to trench. The subgrade shall be shaped to a true surface conforming to the proposed cross section of the road and the subbase shall be compacted. Contractor shall provide a minimum 4” depth subbase as part of the designated areas to receive full depth pavement.

e. The conduit will run under the road immediately adjacent to the utility pole. The road will be repaired with Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) to patch the trench area in road. Contractor will use HMA supplied from a local batch plant that regularly supplies mix for roadway paving projects. At the trench crossing of the service road, provide new four-inch (4”) top course shall be compacted in two (2) lifts of two inches (2”) each. The Contractor shall provide a tack coat of asphalt emulsion uniformly applied to pavement surfaces prior to placing pavement courses. New pavement shall be installed by experienced installers in accordance with appropriate industry practices to produce a professional quality installation. The finished surface of new pavement shall transition smoothly to adjacent pavement. The Contractor shall ensure the placed material is not less than 95% of the maximum theoretical density of the mixture.

f. The conduit will run approximately five-hundred feet 500’ +/- 30’ to the utility box.

Conduit shall be three-inch (3”) Schedule 80 with glued joints. Large radius sweeps are required where conduits turn or change direction.

g. Where the conduit will terminate at the existing utility box shall be a weather tight seal. A pull line will be installed within the conduit from the existing utility pole to the existing utility box. The pull line will be rated to pull electrical wire the entire length.

An expansion coupling joint will be utilized at the utility box to account for freeze/thaw cycles.

h. The Contractor will be required to install a new meter socket for an electrical meter at the utility box.

3. Utility Electrical Service Connection

a. Contractor shall have the utility company install the electrical wire from utility pole to the meter socket at the utility box and install the electrical meter. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the utility company for the installation. The Contractor will be responsible for payment to the utility company for the installation of the wire, the meter, and any other hookup fees.

b. The estimated price for the service connection is $5,000.

c. The Contractor will be required to submit proof of payment to the utility company and will only be paid for what was invoiced by the utility company.

2. Install Breaker inside Utility Box

a. The breaker shall be installed inside the utility box in the existing electrical panel, in such a way that it enables project staff to turn power off to parking pad outlets in the event of a flood.

b. The breaker will be a minimum of 100A, 120 volts, and two-pole.

c. The Contractor shall install any required connections between new meter socket and breaker.

d. Existing equipment is inactive in utility box can be removed if necessary to install the new breaker. Removed equipment shall be coordinated with Technical Point of Contact.

3. Installation of Electrical Service from Utility Box to Parking Pad

a. For Site Details, See Figure 1 (Overall Site Plan), Figure 2-7 (Photos).

b. The conduit will run approximately two-hundred 200’ +/- 30’ from the utility box to watertight locking box. Conduit shall be three-inch (3”) Underground Schedule 80 PVC conduit and have glued joints. Large radius sweeps are required where conduits turn or change direction.

c. The conduit shall be installed at a minimum 24” underground and have an expansion coupling joint at the transfer box to account for freeze thaw cycles. The conduit shall be connected to the utility box with a weather tight seal. Where the conduit will terminate into the watertight locking box will be a weather tight seal. An expansion coupling joint will be utilized at the watertight locking box to account for freeze/thaw cycles.

d. The wire from the utility box to the parking pad will be rated for underground application and the correct wire gauge in accordance with the NEC to safely carry the intended electrical load of two (2) thirty-amp (30a) outlets, one (1) fifteen-amp (15a) outlet. Wire shall be installed inside conduit and properly connected at both the utility box and parking pad electrical box.

4. Installation of Watertight Locking Box

a. Contractor shall install one (1) outdoor rated watertight locking electrical box at parking pad. The box will house two (2) new thirty-amp (30a) outlets, one (1) fifteen-amp (15a) outlet.

b. The box should be located centered on the northeast edge of the parking pad (see Figures 4 and 5).

c. The box will be installed on a metal post (provided by the Contractor), at a height that the bottom of the box is 30” – 36” above the ground.

d. The box must be rated to withstand outdoor weather and shall provide protection against windblown dust and rain. It shall protect electrical components from potential flooding and winter weather damage.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED SEPARATELY FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 180 dys. ANP 1 NORTHFIELD BROOK

STEVEN PATCHKOFSKY

CONN. ROUTE 254

THOMASTON CT 06787

978-318-8369

961113

0002 180 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 180 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 180 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

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.