Solicitation W912WJ25QA018.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

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c. CITY

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Storage Building Construction, Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA

W912WJ25QA018

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 construct a pre-engineered metal storage building (approximately 40' wide by 50' long and between 15'-17' tall) at Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Product Service Code: Y1QA Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Option Line Item

[Option Task] Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to install insulation and plywood interior walls to the storage building at Buffumville Lake, Charlton, MA in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Product Service Code: Y1QA Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK:

STORAGE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE

CHARLTON, MA

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL

1. Summary:

Furnish all materials, equipment, and labor required to prepare the site, pour a concrete footing, and purchase and construct a pre-engineered metal building, approximately 40' wide by 50' long, and between 15' - 17' tall for vehicle and equipment storage. This scope of work includes installation of electrical components and has an option task for insulation and plywood walls, which the Government may exercise. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location:

The storage building will be constructed at Buffumville Dam located at 48 Old Oxford Rd. Charlton, MA 01507.

3. Site Visits:

Site visits are strongly recommended to gauge the full scope of work and provide an accurate quote. No extra payment will be considered for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with the site conditions and requirements. A scheduled site visit will be provided for all interested vendors, with a date and time to be listed in the solicitation. The Technical Point of Contact shall be Nicole Giles: (978) 318-8411, nicole.c.

giles@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule:

The period of performance shall be no later than 240 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.

All Pre-Construction submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 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 Pre-Construction 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 2, SSHO. A Level 2 SSHO is a designated employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 2 SSHOs must possess:

OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training (or equivalent).

24 hours of documented SOH-related competency training.

3 years of related, cumulative safety experience within the last ten years.

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 or Qualified Persons 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_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. Electrical:

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

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

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

d. Emergency Procedures and Training. Employees exposed to shock hazard and those employees responsible for taking action in case of emergency shall be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 03.A, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, and NEPA 70E 110.2c. The training shall include methods to release of victims from contact with exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation.

e. All equipment and circuits to be worked on shall be de-energized before work is started. Personnel shall be protected by a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) and procedures in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12. Positive means shall be provided for rendering controls or devices inoperable while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control.

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

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

7. Fall Protection:

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

b. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-7:

i. General

1) Detailed description of the activity being performed;

2) Description of anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control;

3) Assignment of personnel and their duties and responsibilities;

4) Inspection and oversight methods to insure adherence to the plan;

5) Describe maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment;

ii. Rescue Plan

1) Methods for rescue;

2) Identify, select, and document anchorages for rescue;

3) Rescue equipment;

4) Identify safety spotters;

c. NOTE: It is realized that a means of fall protection for the first-person establishing anchorages can be difficult. In this situation, fall protection may not be required while the individual is installing the initial anchorage point. Once this is installed, fall protection is required. These activities need to be addressed in the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) and Fall Protection and Prevention Plan.

d. Competent Person (CP): The person designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing, and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards. The CP shall:

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

ii. Be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-3. c, to include a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

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

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

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

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

vii. Inspect fall protection equipment at the frequency required by the manufacturer and EM 385-1-1.

e. Qualified Person (QP): A person with a recognized degree, or professional certificate, with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems. The QP shall:

i. Be trained to the applicable level, as described in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-3. b;

ii. Provide technical support for the fall protection program;

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

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

v. Be qualified to select proper fall protection and rescue equipment;

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of holding 5000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP.

f. End User: A person who has been trained and authorized by the employer on the use of assigned fall protection equipment in a typical fall hazard situation. They must have an understanding of workplace activities and follow the policy, procedures, and instructions of the Competent Person regarding the use of fall protection, rescue systems, and related equipment. They shall:

i. Be trained by a CP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-3. d, to include hands-on training and practical demonstrations;

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

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

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

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

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

vii. Understand the site-specific rescue procedures;

g. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS): All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system. General this equipment is certified for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 lbs., including the weight of the worker, equipment, and tools. A CP shall inspect the equipment at least once semi-annually and whenever the equipment is subject to a fall or impact.

i. Full body harnesses shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-8. c. Body belts and full body harnesses meeting only the requirements of the ANSI A10.14 shall not be used. Equipment manufactured to ANSI/ASSP Z359.1 prior to 2007 is not permitted on USACE project sites. All full body harnesses shall be equipped with Suspension Trauma Preventers such as stirrups, relief steps, or similar in order to provide short-term relief from the effects of orthostatic intolerance.

ii. All energy absorbing lanyards shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359.13 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-8. c. (4).

NOTE: When an anchor point is below the dorsal D-ring, a free fall (FF) distance greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) is created. For these situations, a 12 ft. (3.6

m) FF energy absorbing lanyard shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. A 12 ft (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard does not refer to the lanyard length. Instead, it refers to a FF that is greater than 6 ft. (1.8 m) up to 12 ft. which is created by the anchor point being located below the dorsal D-ring. The maximum length of the lanyard used shall not exceed 6 ft. (See EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-8. c.

(4)(f))

Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) shall meet the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z359.14 standard and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-8. c. (5)

All scaffolding, aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, or similar must be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 22.

8. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment:

a. General: All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

b. Operator Requirements: Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE.

Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

i. Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

ii. Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the ASME B30.5.

iii. Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

c. Signal Person Requirements: Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.i.

d. Qualified Rigger Requirements: Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

e. Minimum Plan Requirements: A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations.

Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

i. ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6203_Crane%20Standard%20Lift%20Plan_2024%2009%2013%20-%20Final.pdf

ii. ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan (CLP): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76 /Eng_Form_6213_Load%20Handling%20Equipment%20Crane%20Operation%20Critical%20Lift%20Plan%202024%20Aug%20-%20FINAL.pdf

f. Operational Testing: A QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer's instructions.

g. Mandatory Form(s):

i. ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil /LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG1yU%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

9. 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 the Pre-Construction Conference:

a. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact

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

c. Accident Prevention Plan

d. Activity Hazard Analysis

e. Work Plan/ Initial Progress Schedule

f. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

g. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

h. Correspondence, Communication, and Administrative Procedures.

i. Invoice and Payment

j. Material Specifications

10. 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.

11. Security:

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

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 and a completed, signed US Army Corps of Engineers ENG93 form to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payments.

13. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any 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 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 firms' operation.

14. Point of Contact Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide a telephone number and a point of contact for discussion of any contractual matters to the Technical Point of Contact.

II. TECHNICAL

1. Submittals:

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal /resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

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

a. Pre-construction: Submitted within 30 days of NTP. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. Initial Project Schedule

ii. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) ENG Form 6293

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) ENG Form 6206

iv. First Aid and CPR Certifications

v. SSHO Designation Letter and Qualifications ENG Form 6282

vi. MA State Licenses

vii. Permits

viii. Standard or Critical Lift Plan (If applicable)

ix. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan (If applicable)

x. Preliminary Building Drawings, Building Kit Specifications, and engineered building plans (Include all four sides of the building, window and door locations, roof slope, snow/wind load calculations, electrical legend and conduit placement)

xi. Color options for Building kit

xii. Preliminary Equipment List and Specification including lights, electric, garage doors, insulation, etc.

b. Other submittals

i. Structural Fill Compaction Test Results shall be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to the building construction.

ii. Final As-Built Drawings (11"x17" paper copies in addition to digital file) including building, footings/foundation, slab construction, and electrical utilities coming from the office.

iii. Warranties (All warranties associated with the project including but not limited to the primary frame, roofing, siding, paint, doors, lights, garage door openers, and windows)

iv. User/maintenance manuals for installed equipment (including but not limited to garage door openers, electrical, lights, building, etc.)

2. Initial Project Schedule The initial project schedule shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within 10 days after the Pre-Construction meeting. The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with the date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The scheduling of the entire project is required.

3. Weekly Progress Meetings Conduct a weekly in-person meeting with the Technical Point of Contact for the purposes of jointly reviewing the actual progress of the project as compared to the planned/scheduled progress, and to review planned activities for the upcoming two weeks. Use the current approved schedule for the purposes of this meeting and for the production and review of reports.

4. Daily 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. All construction debris shall be disposed of off-site.

5. Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services, or other resources. Restroom facilities are not available on site for the Contractor's use. The Contractor may provide portable toilets for its personnel and subcontractors. Electricity will be made available at the discretion of the Technical Point of Contact.

6. Access to Site and Storage/Staging Areas:

Access to the project site is available for construction traffic. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining access necessary for its equipment and material to and from the work area. Contractor may use the visitor parking lot at the dam site for a staging area. Security gate may be closed to deter the public.

7. 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.

8. Quality Assurance:

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

9. 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.

10. Environmental Protection:

Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor is responsible for taking all necessary steps to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. The Contractor will not receive additional payment for environmental protection measures. Areas of bare earth shall be kept to a minimum during construction operations. Silt containment barriers shall be installed wherever earth is disturbed. 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. No burning is permissible.

Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. 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, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met. To the maximum extent possible all waste material shall be recycled in accordance with Acquisition, waste reduction and prevention, and recycling programs as described in Executive Order No. 13423 (January 2007), including any such programs adopted prior to the effective date of the Executive Order.

11. Sustainability EPA Designated: 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.

Bio-based: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA Bio Preferred' s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the Bio Preferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages /ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

The contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The Contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

12. Receiving and Storing Materials:

The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored materials. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods.

Government employees will not receive materials or supplies on behalf of the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to Contractor equipment or materials.

13. Existing Conditions:

A preceding contract included demolition of a structure in addition to preparation of a 60' x 50' building site with a depth of approximately 4' below grade. The proposed new building site location has since been changed and the existing excavated area no longer represents the entire footprint of the new building. The new building site partially overlaps with the existing excavated area. Overhead wires for telecommunications and electricity are present near the work area. Please see the attached site plan.

14. References:

a) Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MA DOT) Standard Specifications for Highways and Bridges (2024)

b) Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR

15. Product Requirements:

a) General:

i. Building shall consist of a clear span pre-engineered truss metal building kit. The building shall be between 39.5' and 40.5' wide by 49.5' to 50.5' long. The eave height shall be between 15' and 17'.

ii. 12" roof overhangs all sides with 6" fascia with pre-painted steel trim with color matched aluminum soffit and have a vent at the ridge peak.

iii. 12" roof overhangs all sides with 6" fascia with pre-painted steel trim with color matched aluminum soffit and have a vent at the ridge peak.

iv. Gabled roof with a minimum 4:12 - 6:12 maximum pitch.

v. Color of siding, roof, gutters, doors, and trim to be determined by the Technical Point of Contact.

vi. Building layout, dimensions, and foundation plans shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to ordering the kit.

b) Electrical:

i. One (1) exterior LED motion activated wall pack light above service door (minimum 5,000 lumens / 40 watts), on its own light switch located in the building near the service door.

ii. One (1) exterior LED motion activated flood light above middle garage door (minimum 10,000 lumens / 80 watts). On its own light switch located in the building near the service door.

iii. Six (6) interior high bay T8 LED fixtures (minimum 20,000 lumens each / 144 watts); Attached to ceiling and evenly spaced throughout the building; Wired together to a light switch located in building near the service door.

iv. Twelve (12) 20-amp GFCI Outlets. Outlets shall be evenly spaced throughout the building. Locations shall be pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

v. 200-amp main breaker panel with approximately 10 breakers. Breaker layout to be pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

vi. Quantity three (3) garage door openers with a minimum of 1/2 HP.

vii. Underground wiring/feeder cables shall be sized appropriately for a 200-amp service.

viii. Underground wiring shall be enclosed in PVC conduit with a minimum diameter of 1.5".

c) Doors:

i. Three (3) 12'x12' insulated sectional steel panel garage doors; Equally spaced apart along the front wall of the building.

ii. Each garage door shall be equipped with safety control devices, electronic bottom sensing edge, and an electrically powered overhead door opener with an appropriate horsepower rating.

iii. Each garage door will have a dedicated door opener mounted on a wall with open, close, and stop functions. Locations shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

iv. Five (5) programmable remote transmitters, each with three buttons, one for each door. Contractor shall program the remotes.

v. One (1) 36" wide x 80" tall steel insulated outward swing service door with no window with door damper, doorknob and commercial deadbolt keyed to existing key set. Location shall be pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

d) Roofing:

i. 24 gauge 1" - 1.5" tall major rib type steel roofing (i.e. corrugated metal with exposed fasteners).

ii. Roof panels shall be secured with Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) galvanized roofing screws that meet manufacturer's recommendations.

iii. Snow and ice guards along the length of roof on the front of the building, garage door side.

e) Siding:

i. 24 gauge 1"- 1.5" Major rib commercial grade steel siding 0.019" thick (i.e. corrugated metal with exposed fasteners); EPDM Metal roofing screws that meet manufacturer's recommendations.

f) Ventilation:

i. Low-profile continuous ridge vent at peak.

g) Gutters:

i. 8" commercial box gutter

ii. 5" commercial downspouts

iii. Leaf guards

h) Windows:

i. Six (6) double hung double paned, new construction, black or dark bronze aluminum framed windows; Size shall be 60" tall x 40" wide; Lockable.

Window height from floor is 36". Window locations shall be pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

i) Concrete:

i. Slab spec: minimum 4000 PSI at 28 days

ii. Footing & frost wall spec: minimum 3500 PSI at 28 days

iii. Size of aggregate must not exceed 1-1/2 inches.

j) Rebar:

i. Use reinforcement bars conforming to Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR

k) Wire Mesh:

i. 6x6-W4.0xW4.0

l) PVC Conduit for Future Water Line:

i. Minimum 3" Sch40

ii. 45 elbows

m) Structural Fill:

i. Structural fill material shall conform to M1.03.1 of the MA DOT specifications for Processed Gravel for Subbase.

n) Common Fill:

i. Common fill material shall conform to M1.01.0 of the MA DOT specifications for Ordinary Borrow.

o) Crushed Stone:

i. Crushed stone material shall conform to M2.01.4 of the MA DOT specifications for 3/4" Crushed Stone.

16. Execution:

a) General:

i. All work and materials shall conform with the lines, grades, elevations, dimensions, material requirements, and testing requirements that are specified in this contract.

ii. The Contractor is responsible for providing all layout and field engineering required for the completion of this project. The Government will not provide any survey services.

iii. The Contractor shall verify that the actual site conditions are consistent with the existing conditions depicted in this contract. Discrepancies, omissions, and errors shall be reported to the Technical Point of Contact prior to the start of work.

iv. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide and maintain erosion prevention and sedimentation control measures as conditions require. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be pre-approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

v. All fill materials shall be furnished by the Contractor. All borrow removal arrangements are the responsibility of the Contractor.

vi. All construction debris and unused excavated materials shall be removed and disposed of off-site in accordance with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.

vii. The Contractor shall provide protection to surrounding pavement, vegetation, structures, and utilities within the work area that are to remain in place. Damages caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or restored to original condition or better at the Contractor's expense.

viii. The Contractor shall verify underground utility locations with the Technical Point of Contact prior to any excavation work.

ix. The building shall be designed in compliance with the State of Massachusetts snow and wind load ratings.

x. Contractor may use the visitor parking lot at the dam site for a staging area for materials and equipment.

xi. Contractor shall verify building footprint and orientation with Technical Point of Contact prior to beginning foundation work.

xii. Contractor shall provide a foundation plan that has been reviewed by a licensed structural engineer.

b) Foundation / Slab Construction:

i. Perimeter of building footprint shall be excavated to approx. elevation 518'.

ii. Area beneath footings shall be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent Standard Proctor density determined at optimum moisture content according to ASTM D-698.

iii. An 8" compacted 3/4" Crushed Stone layer shall be placed below the footings and entire slab.

iv. 2" of Polyisocyanurate foam (approx. R value: R12) board shall be placed above crushed stone layer.

v. A formed 10" concrete rebar-reinforced frost wall with formed 24" x 12" rebar reinforced footings will be constructed at a depth of no less than 42" below finish grade (finished grade elev. 522').

vi. The concrete frost wall shall be formed atop the footing and shall be joined using min. 0.5" rebar extending vertically from the footing into the frost wall.

vii. The frost wall will be reinforced with parallel min. 0.5" rebar placed horizontally 12" on center 6 inches apart and fixed to vertical rebar protruding from footing.

viii. Rebar reinforcement shall be in accordance with Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR.

ix. It may be necessary to widen the frost walls in areas where the columns meet the…