Solicitation W912WJ26QA129.pdf

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Chimney Repairs, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NHInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : Y1QA

W912WJ26QA129

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

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0002 Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to provide chimney repairs at Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Product Service Code: Y1QA North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 238220 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

INTERESTED VENDORS SHALL REVIEW SECTION L AND SECTION M OF THE

SOLICITATION FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION CRITERIA. VENDORS ARE

RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING THEIR QUOTE SUBMISSION MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS.

FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND

REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

THE MANDATORY SOLICITATION SURVEY SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY AND

RETURNED WITH QUOTES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE AND REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

STATEMENT OF WORK:

CHIMNEY REPAIRS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to remove an existing stainless steel chimney liner and install a new stainless steel chimney liner for a wood burning stove. The Contractor shall also make repairs to the brick-and-mortar chimney and correct deficiencies outlined in the existing conditions section of this Statement of Work so the wood stove and chimney system will pass a certified chimney inspection. All products shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and meet current codes for woodstove and chimney liner installation as listed in the References Section of this Statement of Work.

NOTE: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements for a full list of submittals):

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

Specific Safety Plans - Fall Protection

Product Data Sheet(s) - Prior to ordering.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Prior to ordering material/product.

Schedule of work

Any required permits

Verifiable credentials for chimney systems construction and installation (Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fireplace Institute (NFI)).

Warranty information

Operational Test Results - Completion of field work and prior to final payment.

2. Location - The Franklin Falls Dam Project Office is located at 46 Granite Drive in Franklin, New Hampshire 03235.

3. Technical Point of Contact - After Contract Award, contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to begin coordination. The TPOC for this Contract is Park Ranger, Cody Symonds (978- 956-4143 or cody.j.symonds@usace.army.mil).

4. Site Visit - Site visits are strongly recommended to gauge the full scope of work and provide an accurate quote. Interested vendors should conduct a site visit to confirm understanding of the scope, inspect existing conditions, and familiarize themselves with the site(s) prior to submitting a quote. No extra payment will be allowed for perceived additional work caused by unfamiliarity with site conditions and requirements.

Scheduled site visits will be provided for all interested vendors, with a date and time to be listed in the solicitation.

Please Note - Site visits outside of these specific dates and times are not permitted unless additional site visit dates/times are publicized in an amendment. All questions during site visits will be sent to the Contract Specialist as indicated in the Instructions to Vendors and responses will be provided in an amendment. Information incorporated into the solicitation via amendment will become binding.

5. Schedule - The period of performance shall be from Contract Award to 01 October 2026. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved in advance by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays, unless otherwise approved in advance by the TPOC. The Pre-Construction Conference shall be completed within 21 days from Contract Award.

All Pre-Construction submittals shall be submitted within 30 days of Contract Award. 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.

6. 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_Aug%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all affected 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 TPOC 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_Sep%202024%20-% 20FINAL.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. The 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_Site%20Safety%20&%20Health% 20Officer%20(SSHO)%20Designation%20Letter_2024%2009%2013%20-%20Final.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 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 TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC 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 TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

7. Specific Safety Section-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. 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.

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.

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 consists of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

8. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall be physically present at 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 TPOC 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. Contractor's Initial Project Schedule

iv. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

v. Documented Safety Meetings

vi. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

viii. Contractor's Equipment

ix. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

x. 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 will comply with all established security policies at the USACE project. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

11. Payment - After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, labor hours, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Franklin Falls Dam

46 Granite Drive

Franklin, NH 03235

Or emailed to: cody.j.symonds@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary to remove an existing stainless steel chimney liner and install a new stainless steel chimney liner for a wood burning stove. The

Contractor shall also make repairs to the brick-and-mortar chimney and correct deficiencies outlined in the existing conditions section of this Statement of Work so the wood stove and chimney system will pass a certified chimney inspection. All products shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and meet current codes for woodstove and chimney liner installation as listed in the References Section of this Statement of 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 TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government.

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

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis)

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

First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements

Specific Safety Plans - Fall Protection

Product Data Sheet(s) - Prior to ordering.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Prior to ordering material/product.

Schedule of work

Any required permits

Verifiable credentials for chimney systems construction and installation (Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) or the National Fireplace Institute (NFI)).

Warranty information

Operational Test Results - Completion of field work and prior to final payment.

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 2024 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements, U.S. Army Engineering Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 - Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

i. UL 1777 - Standard for Chimney Liners.

d. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

i. NFPA 211 - Standards for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances.

e. New Hampshire Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA)

i. NH RSA 155-A - NH State Building Code which adopts the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC) with NH-specific amendments.

ii. NH RSA 153:1 - NH State Fire Code which adopts NFPA 1 (Fire Code) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code).

f. International Residential Code (IRC) - Chapter 10 (Chimneys and Fireplaces) and Chapter 14 (Heating and Cooling Equipment) for residential applications.

g. Other appropriate Federal, State, and Local codes.

4. Existing Conditions -

The Franklin Falls Project Office has one (1) wood burning stove that is vented by one (1) masonry chimney with an insulated stainless-steel liner.

a. Site Access:

i. The work site is located at the Franklin Falls Dam Project Office located at 46 Granite Drive Franklin, NH 03235.

ii. There are 2 levels at the Project Office. The entry level is the office main level where the freestanding woodstove is located. The floor below is the basement where the cleanout is located.

iii. Access to the roof shall be via appropriate and accepted means supplied by the Contractor.

iv. Fall protection is required when working on the roof.

b. Masonry Chimney for Wood Burning Stove at Project Office:

i. The Masonry Chimney services the freestanding woodstove on the first floor of the Project Office.

1. This chimney was recently reconstructed in 2022 from the roof opening to its current height and dimensions. The dimensions are the same as original construction.

2. The approximate height above the ground is 30'.

3. The approximate height of bricks above the roof line is 4'-5".

4. The crown width is approximately 18'' with 21 courses out of the roof, six (6) bricks per course.

5. During the 2022 chimney work, the chimney was lined with a Lifetime Chimney Supply 304L Alloy Stainless Steel liner that meets UL - 1777 standards. The liner is also insulated with a Superwool Plus Blanket.

6. Access to the cleanout for this chimney is located in the basement of the Project Office (See Exhibit F).

7. The chimney and liner system was inspected by a certified chimney professional in October 2025. The inspection results indicate that the top plate is not properly secured and is tilted. The top plate has also been mortared in place in this tilted orientation (See Exhibit D).

8. The inspection also noted that the lead flashing around the chimney-roof interface was not properly secured in some locations and is also covered in what appears to be a roofing tar which is not a proper coating for this chimney type because it is a combustible material (See Exhibit E).

c. Project Office Woodstove:

i. Freestanding Morningstar woodstove.

ii. The woodstove meets industry standards.

iii. The existing stove pipe from the stove to the thimble connection is approximately 6 inches. See Exhibit C.

iv. The depth from the masonry hearth wall to the far side of the existing stainless-steel Tee is approximately 21 inches. See Exhibit C.

v. The woodstove and stovepipe connections were inspected in October 2025. The inspection results indicate that the thimble connection between the stovepipe and the chimney is not proper for two reasons.

1. The stove pipe does not have a minimum of three screws holding it to the pipe connecting through the wall and into the stainless-steel Tee (See Exhibit B).

2. The connecting pipe through the wall to the stainless-steel tee is galvanized steel and cannot be a galvanized steel product (See Exhibit B).

d. Project Office Roof:

i. The Project Office roof is an asphalt shingle roof with a 6/12 approximate pitch.

5. 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.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal - The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection - Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government.

Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products - 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.

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

9. Building Protection - Any involved building or structure, and all of its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather-related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

10. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

11. Government Resources -The Government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets when available. The Contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone).

There is a restroom and access to potable water available at the Project Office.

12. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor's employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and 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(s).

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, 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.

13. Quality Assurance - The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work.

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The 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.

14. Inspections -

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor's organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each service requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The TPOC may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. Any equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the TPOC. No such removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. 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.

d. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor's work and make deductions accordingly for work not corrected with the time permitted.

15. Receiving and Storing Materials - The Government shall provide a storage area and parking for Contractor personnel. The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods.

Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

16. 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.

Part 2 Equipment:

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

2. Type(s) of Equipment-

a. Motor Vehicles

b. Ladders, staging, lifts

c. Masonry Equipment

d. Personal Protective Equipment

3. Equipment Storage - The potential areas for equipment storage will be discussed during the Pre- Construction Conference.

Part 3 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the TPOC. The Contractor shall provide submittals of product data sheets to the TPOC for all products and materials being used prior to ordering. Products shall be accepted by the TPOC prior to ordering. All products and materials used must be compatible with the existing products and materials for this type of application and shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1. Flexible, Smooth-Walled, Stainless-Steel Flue Liner System and Thimble; Masonry Chimney #1:

a. The woodstove chimney liner shall be a flexible, smooth-walled, 304L alloy stainless steel liner, tested and listed by Underwriter Laboratories to UL 1777, 641, 441 standards for zero clearance installation.

b. The flexible liner shall be properly sized to fit the current chimney outlined in the existing conditions section. (See II. Technical Requirements: Part 1 General: 4. Existing Conditions b.

Masonry Chimney for Wood Burning Stove) above.

c. The flexible liner must be sized to specifically connect to the existing woodstove stovepipe as listed in the existing conditions section.

d. The flexible liner shall be insulated. Insulation shall be of a product, and installed, as approved by the liner manufacturer. The flexible liner may be a pre-insulated product. Any insulation system used must conform to all proper codes for this type of installation. (NO ASBESTOS INSULATION

PERMITTED).

e. The flexible liner system shall be installed with proper hardware including Tee's, bottom cap, top plate, top cap with screen, spacers (if required) etc.

f. The "thimble" connection from the fuel burning appliance to the chimney shall meet all code requirements for a proper connection.

g. The top cap shall be sized to properly fit over and attach to the new concrete/masonry chimney cap.

h. The flexible liner system shall have a lifetime warranty.

2. Masonry and Mortar:

a. For any bricks that need to be replaced, new chimney bricks shall be standard red clay chimney bricks that meet code for chimney construction, and the bricks shall match the dimensions of the existing chimney bricks to match construction dimensions.

b. The mortar shall be of a type, designation and mix to meet code requirements for brick-and-mortar chimney construction.

3. Flashing and Sealants:

a. Standard lead flashing meeting code requirements for brick-and-mortar chimney construction.

b. Chimney cap sealant shall be designed and rated for brick-and-mortar chimney applications.

c. Flashing sealant shall be designed and rated for brick-and-mortar chimney applications where lead flashing is used as the flashing material.

d. Brick and mortar chimney sealant shall be a waterproofing sealant designed and rated for brick-and-mortar chimney applications.

4. Woodstove "Through-the-Wall" Connecting Pipe:

a. The connecting pipe shall be smooth walled, 304 stainless steel alloy in a diameter and length to make a code compliant connection from the stove pipe, through the wall, and connected to the stainless-steel liner tee connection.

Part 4 Execution:

1. General:

a. The Contractor shall coordinate all activities to limit and minimize the impact of the contract activities on the operation of the Franklin Falls Dam.

b. The Contractor shall not impede other contracts that may be in progress at the Project Office.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for all traffic control involving their operation.

d. Specific controls shall be made to control dust during demolition and installation procedures in this contract. The Contractor shall control dust resulting from demolition and installation to prevent the spread of dust and avoid creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Water shall not be used when it will result in, or create hazardous or objectionable conditions such as ice, flooding, erosion, or pollution.

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

3. Contractor Qualifications:

a. ALL chimney and flue liner work shall be performed by Qualified Personnel with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of State, National and/or Local Certifications or Licenses that a Master or Journeyman Chimney Professional may hold, as applicable to the work being performed.

b. The Contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with Chimney and Flue Liner work.

4. Demolition:

The Contractor shall supply all materials, equipment and labor necessary to safely remove one existing stainless-steel chimney liner system, remove any mortar, brick, or lead flashing necessary to allow for a code compliant repair of the chimney, and dispose of all demolition materials in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations for such material.

a. The Contractor shall protect the existing shingle roof from any damage that may result from the removal and dismantling process of the chimney liner system and any brick-and-mortar repairs.

b. Remove the mortar crown to allow access to remove the existing metal chimney liner system.

c. Remove the existing metal chimney liner system.

d. Remove the existing sealant material that is covering the lead flashing and inspect the lead flashing for any deficiencies that would allow for water penetration into the chimney or roofing.

e. Perform a full inspection of the brick-and-mortar chimney from the roof line to the crown and remove any existing mortar, brick and lead flashing that is loose, failing, or will impede the installation of a new stainless steel chimney lining system.

f. Remove the existing galvanized steel through-the-wall connecting pipe.

g. All products and materials designated for removal as well as any debris created from demolition shall be properly disposed of by the Contractor off U.S. Government property in adherence to Federal, State and local regulations for disposal of such items.

5. Installation:

The Contractor shall supply all materials, equipment and labor necessary to install a flexible smooth-walled stainless-steel chimney liner system with insulation and to correct deficiencies in the existing woodstove and chimney system to meet current fire codes and standards as listed in the References Section of this Statement of Work. Upon completion of work, the woodstove and chimney system should be able to successfully pass a certified chimney inspection for this location.

a. Masonry:

i. Repoint and repair any areas that were found to be deficient during the inspection of the chimney from the roofline to the crown. This shall include replacement of any lead flashing that was found to be deficient. The repaired chimney system shall meet all applicable codes when completed.

ii. Install a new mortar crown to dimensions necessary to install the new stainless-steel chimney liner system to include a top plate and top cap.

iii. Apply accepted crown sealant to the chimney crown.

iv. Apply accepted flashing sealant to the lead flashing and integrated masonry. The new sealant shall, when dry, form a flexible, waterproof membrane that is not combustible.

v. Apply accepted waterproofing sealant to waterproof the brick-and-mortar chimney.

b. Flexible, Smooth-Walled, Stainless-Steel Flue Liner System at the Project Office:

i. The Contractor shall measure existing flue size to ensure the new liners fit properly.

ii. Proper spacers shall be used and installed according to Code and manufacturer's instructions.

iii. The top plate shall be installed to fit over the new concrete/masonry chimney cap and shall be fastened to it according to the manufacturer's instructions.

iv. The top cap shall have a screen and guard to reduce weather, insect, bird and mammal entry and installed according to manufacturer's instructions.

v. The connection to the woodstove shall be made with a Tee style connection.

vi. The "thimble" connection for the woodstove shall be installed to meet all code requirements for a proper connection.

vii. The bottom of the Tee connection shall be accessible for cleaning when the woodstove pipe is removed.

viii. Any chimney dust or debris that is generated during the installation of the flexible flue liner system shall be properly cleaned up and disposed of off U.S. Government property.

c. Woodstove Connection:

i. The Contractor shall measure the stove pipe and the depth of connection to the new stainless steel chimney liner tee to ensure accurate sizing of the "through-the-wall" connection pipe.

ii. The Contractor shall connect the "through-the-wall" connection pipe to the stainless-steel chimney liner tee according to code requirements.

iii. The connection pipe shall be connected to the black steel stove pipe to meet code requirements and to allow the black steel escutcheon plate to pit properly against the brick wall.

6. Operational Tests, Final Inspection and Clean Up:

The Contractor shall perform an Operational Test of the system at the completion of the masonry and chimney liner system repairs.

a. The Contractor shall clean out any material in the chimney from the cleanout door of the chimney in the basement prior to conducting any testing.

b. All testing shall be coordinated with the TPOC.

c. The Contractor shall start a small fire in the woodstove to check the proper function of the installed system.

d. The Contractor shall check for any smoke leaks into the building around the newly installed connections.

e. The Contractor shall check for smoke leaks coming from around the top plate seal.

f. Any such smoke leaks shall be addressed and corrected to eliminate the leak.

g. The Contractor shall provide written documentation of the results of the operational test.

h. The Contractor shall cleanup all work areas, storage and equipment areas, and any other areas that were used during construction phases of this contract. This includes the cleaning of any dirt, grease and debris that may have accumulated during the contract.

*** END OF NARRATIVE ***

Requirements Chimney Repairs, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. 1996-08

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

0002 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 01 Oct 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961403 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM NEW ENGLAND DIST, RT 127 NEW HAMPTON RD

FRANKLIN, NH 03235-0340 UNITED STATES

CODY J SYMONDS, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown.

1991-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____

Ship To Code ____ Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.