Solicitation W912WJ25QA013.pdf

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

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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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NO.

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SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT PRICE

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12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Security Fence Improvements, Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, CT

W912WJ25QA013

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

INSTRUCTION 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 Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide removal of existing security fencing and installation of new chain-link security fencing, including two (2) new chain-link double gates, two (2) new personnel entry gates, and one

(1) vehicle barrier double gate at Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury, CT in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

SECURITY FENCE IMPROVEMENTS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

HOP BROOK LAKE

4 STRAITS TURNPIKE, MIDDLEBURY, CT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General

1. Scope -The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under this Statement of Work and associated contract drawings.

Furnish all necessary labor, equipment, and supplies and materials necessary to perform security fence improvements at Hop Brook Lake Project Office and Dam Site Area. Major required items of work include removal and disposal of existing chain link fence and gates and installation of new chain link security fencing, gates and a vehicular barrier gate at the locations indicated on the contract photos.

Specific work items include removal of existing chain link fence, varying from 4 feet to 8 feet in height (some with barbed wire outriggers), and removal of two (2) chain link double swing gates approximately 16-20 ft wide. Also included is the furnishing, and installation in accordance with the attached photos and specifications listed below of new 7-foot-tall chain link fencing, with 1-foot of barbed wire with outriggers, and all necessary hardware, and fence ties, with an overall height of approximately 8 feet. Gates to be installed include a 16-foot-wide and a 10-foot-wide chain link double swing gates, two (2) 4-foot-wide chain link personnel gate, and a 20-foot-wide double swing vehicle barrier gate.

All new fencing must be an overall height of 8-feet high, must have 1 foot of barbed wire with outriggers that extend outward along the top rail and must be attached to prevent unauthorized access. All fencing and gate hardware must be tamper-proof when installed. All gates will have lockable latches that must accept a standard size lock. All gates will have gate hold backs installed to hold gate in an open position. All fencing materials must be new and unused at the time of installation. Posts shall be installed in earth, riprap embankment, and concrete. All locations are to be always protected from unauthorized pedestrian and vehicular access during the term of the contract. All work will be done to the satisfaction of the Project Manager or their representative.

Any part of the work required under this Statement of Work that is not described nor shown on the contract photos which is ancillary, necessary, or normally required as a part of such work, or is necessary or required to make such installation satisfactorily and legally operable, shall be performed by the Contractor as incidental work at no additional cost to the Government.

2. Location - The project site is located near Hop Brook Dam. The dam is located approximately 2 miles off Connecticut 8 (CT-8), 6 miles off Interstate Highway 84 (I-84) and approximately 35 miles south southwest of Hartford, Connecticut.

3. Site Visit - To schedule and arrange a site visit contact Ryan Maher, the Technical Point of Contact, at the Hop Brook Dam Project Office at (978) 318-8370 or via email at Ryan.A.Maher@usace.army.mil. The project office for Hop Brook Dam located at 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, Connecticut.

4. Schedules - The Contract period of performance shall be no later than 120 days after Notice to Proceed. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday, 7:00AM to 3:00PM 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.

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 response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of preconstruction submittals.

5. Safety Requirements

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

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. 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 Statement 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_Form_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.

6. Excavation and Trenching

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

b. Submittals An Activity Hazard Analysis is required for all excavations and trenches. In addition, for excavations or trenches greater than 5 feet in depth an Excavation and Trenching Plan will need to be submitted for review by the Technical Point of Contact. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the Contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1- 1, Section 25.A.01.c.

c. Required Personnel All projects that involve excavation and trenching activities are required to have a Competent Person in excavation and trenching onsite. This person is typically (but not limited to) the Site Safety Health Officer (SSHO), Superintendent, or site foreman and is defined as:

i. An onsite employee who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation, and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

7. Fall Protection and Prevention

a. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment. Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21.

b. A Competent Person (CP) shall always be onsite while work requiring fall protection equipment is being performed. The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-3.c. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

i. CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of withstanding 5000 lbs. of force. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a Qualified Person or engineer with related experience.

d. Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS) Requirements: All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

c. Minimum Plan Requirements: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted for acceptance by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any work requiring fall protection equipment. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-7.

8. Pre-Construction Conference:

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will 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 Pre-Construction Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

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

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

iii. 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

9. 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.

10. Security:

The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at each Project Office identified. If applicable, Contractor shall comply with Projects Key Control Management Program. Due to periods of heightened security, which may affect 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 a 24-hour notice of any such closure.

11. Contractor's Personnel:

a. Employee Conduct:

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

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

i. 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.

b. 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, 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.

Note: At least one of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with all project staff.

12. 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 Hop Brook Dam 4 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762

Or Emailed to Diana.J.Errico-Topolski@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements

1. General:

a. Contractor's Responsibility:

The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, materials, quality control, safety, and mobilization and demobilization and carry out all operations as necessary to accomplish the work of this project as described in this document and on the contract drawings.

b. Personal Protective Equipment:

It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment and fall protection necessary for performing the work.

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 and Trenching Plan (for excavations or trenches greater than 5 feet in depth)

f. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

g. Fall Protection and Prevention Checklist

h. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for applicable materials

i. Licenses and Certifications as determined by the Statement of Work.

j. 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.

k. Work Site Plan: Prior to the start of on-site work, the Contractor shall submit a site plan.

l. Work Plan and Schedule: The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protection; this plan will include a schedule of work.

m. Environmental Protection Plan

n. As-Built Drawings: Hard Copy

o. Product Data Sheets

3. 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.

4. 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, water, electricity, telephone services or other 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 and functional product.

6. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm's operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm's operation.

The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firm's operation.

7. 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 always and at all places during the term of the contract.

8. 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.

9. Protection and Security:

Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the work sites by the Government. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

10. Superintendence by the Contractor:

At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Technical Point of Contact and has the authority to act for the Contractor. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Technical Point of Contact. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

11. Contractor Use of Premises:

Work shall be restricted to the areas requiring the work, access routes to the work site, and to staging and storage areas assigned to the Contractor under this contract. Access to the project site is currently available for construction traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for its equipment to and from the work site.

12. Storage Area:

The storage area for use by the Contractor, for work and storage of equipment, materials, and trailers during the life of this contract will be determined at the Pre-Construction] Conference. The storage area will be located at Hop Brook Lake Project Office.

The Contractor shall confine its storage area to the limits as designated or approved by the Technical Point of Contact and shall be responsible for the security of the area. Upon completion of the contract, and at no additional cost to the Government, remove all equipment and materials, except as otherwise specified, and restore the site to its original condition as approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view except for those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the storage area in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the storage area at the end of each workday.

13. Contractor's Receipt of Supplies:

The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies to the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

14. Equipment:

The Contractor shall submit to the Technical Point of Contact a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract. The Contractor, upon award of the contract, will be required to make available for suitability and safety compliance inspection all equipment proposed for use to perform the work of this contract. Equipment shall be made available for inspection by the Government Representative five working days prior to the start of construction. Any additional equipment added during the prosecution of the work shall also be made available for inspection prior to its use on the project. The Contractor shall keep equipment available for inspection by the Technical Point of Contact during the construction process. Equipment not accepted by the Technical Point of Contact should be repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

15. Environmental Protection:

The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. Comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations will be the Contractor's responsibility.

i. Environmental Protection Plan: Prior to commencing construction activities or delivery of materials and equipment to the work sites, the Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the Technical Point of Contact. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which the Contractor must address during construction. Issues of concern shall be defined within the Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall address each topic at a level of detail commensurate with the environmental issue and required construction task(s). The Environmental Protection Plan shall be current and maintained onsite by the Contractor.

ii. Temporary Erosion and Sediment Controls: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary erosion and sediment control measures for storage and staging areas and other areas as appropriate for the work, in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The erosion and sediment controls selected and maintained by the Contractor shall be such that water quality standards are not violated as a result of the Contractor's construction activities. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time by construction operations should be kept to a minimum. The Contractor shall construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control best management practices. Best management practices may include, but not be limited to, vegetation cover, slope stabilization, sedimentation control barriers, sediment traps, and inlet and outfall protection. Any temporary measures shall be removed after the area has been stabilized and prior to the completion of construction.

iii. Fuels and Lubricants: Storage, fueling, and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and evaporation. Manage and store fuel, lubricants, and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded shall be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with State, and local laws and regulations. Storage of fuel on the project site is not allowed. Fuel shall be brought to the project site each day that work is performed. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

16. Waste:

The Contractor shall provide on-site containers for the collection of demolition debris, waste materials, construction debris, and rubbish. The Contractor shall clean the project site daily to prevent the accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from construction activities. The Contractor shall transport all solid waste off the project site and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements for solid waste disposal. Upon completion of the construction work, the project site shall be returned to its pre-work condition.

17. Products:

a. 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.

18. Delivery, Handling and Storage:

As appropriate, materials shall be delivered to the project site in the manufacturer's original packaging with the brand and item identification reference clearly marked. Components shall be stored in a dry location that is adequately ventilated, free from dust, water, or other contaminants, and which is easily accessible for inspection and handling.

19. Technical Requirements:

a. References:

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSE/SAFE Z359.2-2023

(2023) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF STEEL CONSTRUCTION (AISC)

AISC 303-22

(2022) Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI B18.2.1 (2012; Reaffirmed 2021) Square, Hex, Heavy Hex, and Askew Head Bolts and Hex, Heavy Hex, Hex Flange, Lobed Head, and Lag Screws (Inch Series)

ANSI B18.5 (2023) Round Head Bolts (Inch Series)

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2022) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 70 (2023) National Electrical Code (NEC)

20. Products All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. Products shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to installation. All chain link fence material shall meet the following requirements:

Chain Link Fencing

i. Consist of steel galvanized finish materials.

ii. Chain link fabric -seven feet in height.

iii. All posts, caps, fabric, wire, gates, hardware, etc., will have a galvanized finish.

iv. Chain link fabric is to be constructed of 9-gauge wire.

v. Chain link must have 2-inch or less openings.

vi. Chain link selvage is to be knuckled at the top and bottom.

vii. New posts to be the equivalent of Schedule 40 weight galvanized steel pipe.

viii. Terminal posts to be galvanized 2-7/8" O.D. Standard Weight Pipe or its equivalent.

ix. Rails to be galvanized 1-5/8" O.D. Standard Weight Pipe or its equivalent.

x. Line Posts are to be 2-3/8" O.D. Standard Weight Pipe or its equivalent.

xi. Tie Wire is to be 9-gauge galvanized steel.

xii. Base Wire is to be 12-gauge aluminum.

xiii. Seven-foot fence to have top and middle rail.

xiv. Outrigger/barbwire arm with 1-foot of barbed wire.

xv. Concrete shall be 3,000 psi.

xvi. All gates will be assembled with padlock latch assembly and gate hold backs.

Vehicle Barrier Gate

i. Consist of Steel material.

ii. The terminal post shall have an outside diameter of 5.563 inches and an inside diameter of 4.813 inches (Wall thickness is 0.375 inches, SCHEDULE 80).

iii. The 4" cross bar and the 4" diagonal brace post shall have an outside diameter of 4.500 inches and in inside diameter of 4.026 inches (Wall thickness is 0.237 inches, SCHEDULE 40).

iv. All post shall conform to ASTM A-53, Grade B.

v. The concrete shall have a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 PSI and Air entrainment between 4% and 7%.

vi. The grouting shall be cement based and contain a minimum of 10% fly ash.

vii. All outside surfaces of the terminal post that are in contact with the sleeve posts shall be lubricated with an environmentally safe type of Lubricant with a viscosity index between 140 and 160.

viii. To maintain and apply lubricant a zerk fitting will be installed 3" down from top of sleeve posts and a zerk fitting 2" up from bottom of sleeve post will be installed.

(See photos 14, 15, and 16.)

21. Existing Conditions:

a. There is approximately 330-feet of 4-foot fencing starting at the entrance of dam access road and terminating near the project office (See Photo 2,3,4, and 5). Also at the dam access road is an approximately 20-foot chain link double gate. As this run of fencing approaches the project office, it turns 90 degrees and connects to existing 7-foot fencing (See Photo 2, 6, 12). This 7-foot section of fencing runs approximately 150-feet behind the project office, terminating with a 16-foot chain link double gate (entrance to rear security lot) (See photos 2, 7, 12). Some areas of this fencing have limited access with machinery due to being between rear garage and rip rap embankment.

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 materials or compromise the integrity of the installation process.

c. Furnish all other materials necessary to anchor, connect and fully install the new fence properly, in accordance with all manufacturers' requirements.

III. Execution:

1. General:

a. Contractor shall install all products to manufacture recommendations and in accordance with all Federal, State, and local building codes and laws, and safety standards.

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.

2. Guidance and Requirements for Fencing

a. General.

(1) Use UFC 4-022-03 to design security fences and gates.

(2) Variations can be made to allow for different materials and to allow for the esthetics of a community, provided the physical protective value of the variation is not less than the value afforded by the above fence type.

(3) Fencing specifications are available at https://wbdg.org

b. Perimeter fencing.

(1) The minimum fence fabric height of 7 feet, excluding the top guard. Fence height including outriggers must be a minimum of 8 feet.

(3) A nonsensored perimeter fence will meet the requirements of UFGS 32 31 13 and USACE drawing number Standard (STD) 872-90-03, unless otherwise specified.

3. Removal:

a. Approximately 330-feet of 4-foot fencing shall be removed, which begins at the entrance of the dam access road and terminates near the back right corner of the project office. This section of fencing includes an approximately 20-foot chain link double gate and the entrance to dam access road (See Photo 2,3,4, and 5).

b. At the termination point, the fencing turns 90 degrees where an approximately 20-foot section of 4-foot fencing connects to the 7-foot fencing of our rear security lot. This 20-foot section shall be removed (See Photo 6, 12).

c. The 7-foot fencing then runs approximately 150-feet behind the project office and terminates with a 16-foot chain link double gate on the left rear of the project office. This 150-foot section of fencing and double gate shall be removed (See Photo 12).

d. Total length of fencing to be removed is approximately 500-feet.

4. Installation:

a. There is approximately 330-feet of 4-foot fence starting at the entrance of dam access road and terminating near the project office (See Photo 2,3,4, and 5). Work in this location consists of replacement of the existing 4-foot-tall chain-link fencing with the new 7-foot-tall chain link fence, 1-foot of barbed wire with outriggers, necessary hardware, and fence ties. The fencing shall terminate at the back right corner of the project office.

b. Prior to the termination point, an approximately 20-foot section of new fencing will turn 90 degrees and connect to the corner of existing 7-foot fencing of rear security lot; establishing the new security fencing perimeter;(See Photo 6, 7, 12 and 13). The foot of barbed wire with angled fence outriggers shall extend outward along the top rail. Fence height including outriggers must be a minimum of 8 feet.

c. At this termination point shall be a 4-foot-wide personnel gate for entry behind project office (See Photo 7). This gate will be 7-feet in height, and include 7-foot chain link fabric, 1-foot of barbed wire with outriggers, necessary hardware, and fence ties This gate shall have duck bill hold backs installed to hold gate in open position. Gate will swing inward to the right, away from building (See Photo 7).

d. On the opposite side of project office (entrance to rear security lot), approximately 100-feet of new 7-foot chain link fencing with new 7-foot posts, 7-foot chain link fabric, 1-foot of barbed wire with outriggers, necessary hardware, and fence ties will be installed (See Photos 12, and 13). The foot of barbed wire with angled fence outriggers shall extend outward along the top rail. Fence height including outriggers must be a minimum of 8 feet.

e. This new section of fencing will attach to and extend the existing fencing approximately 70-feet towards front of building. About 20-feet of the existing fencing will be removed to eliminate current fencing angle. New fencing will attach at this location and run parallel with roadway up the hillside behind mafia block retaining wall.

f. The fencing will then turn 90 degrees where there is a run of approximately 30-feet to the front left corner of the building. This 30-foot run will be the new entrance to the rear security lot and will include a 16-foot-wide chain link double gate for vehicle access, a 4-foot-wide personnel entry gate, and a 10-foot-wide chain link double gate for auxiliary entry. These gates will be 7-feet in height, and include 7-foot chain link fabric, 1-foot of barbed wire with outriggers, necessary hardware, and fence ties (See Photos 8,9,10, and11). These gates shall have duck bill hold backs installed to hold both sides to allow the ability to hold the gate in an open position. Gates shall swing inward (See Photo 11).

g. The existing 20-foot-wide chain link double swing gate at the dam access road will be replaced with a new 20-foot cross bar double vehicular barrier gate (See Photo 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16). This gate shall have vertical catch posts to have the ability to lock the gate arms in an open position.

The gates will swing inward towards dam. One of the gate arms shall have the ability to receive the other gate arm to ensure the gate can be locked in the closed position with a pin assembly. The receiving arm will be equipped with a heavy chain welded to the top of the gate lock pin and to the pin frame. Ensure adequate length of chain to allow the lock pin to operate correctly (See Photo 16).

h. All components of the vehicle barrier gate shall be painted safety yellow with reflective tape on both sides of the horizontal arm and at the top of the sleave post and the catch posts. The reflective tape on the horizontal arm shall be alternating 16-inch widths of red and white.

i. All fencing to be installed will be in the same existing footprint as the fencing to be removed (See Photos 12, and13). Use existing post holes in earth wherever is possible. Where fence posts are installed on riprap or slopes the post holes shall be hand dug. All existing demolished fencing shall become the property of the Contractor.

j. Wire ties, fabric, rails, posts, outriggers and hold backs shall be constructed to match existing conditions of the fence. Chain link fabric shall be placed on the side opposite the secured area.

k. Access to some sites may require the use of a key. The Contractor will be issued a key to access sites and will use proper key control to account for Government property…