Solicitation W912WJ26QA148.pdf

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Chimney Demolition and Reconstruction, Union Village Dam, East Thetford, VTInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : Y1QA

W912WJ26QA148

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0001 Chimney Demolition and Reconstruction, Union Village Dam

Product Service Code: Y1QA

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

238140

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

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REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION.

GATEHOUSE CHIMNEY DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

THETFORD, VERMONT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the demolition of the existing brick chimney and the construction of a new chimney on the gatehouse. The work also includes the installation of a new insulated flue liner, and all associated components. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location - Union Village Dam is located at 2 Main Street, East Thetford, VT 05043

3. Site Visit - Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Project Manager, Heather Morse, 802-295-2855 or Heather.L.

Morse@usace.army.mil.

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.

4. Schedule -The Contractor shall commence work within twenty-one (21) days of Notice to Proceed, prosecute work diligently, and complete all work no later than June 15, 2027. No work shall be performed from November 1, 2026 through April 15, 2027 due to the heating season. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date of field work. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within twenty-one (21) days of Notice to Proceed. The Government reserves up to twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on each submittal 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 fourteen (14) days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

5. Safety Requirements-

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link:

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

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures. The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

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

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented.

Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate. For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76 /Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pdf

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

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.

b and 2-4.b.

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

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

publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

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

Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements: Other Competent Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this 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. 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. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the Technical Point of Contact 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 ensure 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 for 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 consists of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system. Generally, 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.

7. Silica Exposure Control Plan -

a. Submit a Silica Exposure Control Plan if cutting, sawing, grinding, drilling, and crushing stone, rock, concrete, brick, block, and mortar activities are to be performed.

b. Develop the written Silica Exposure Control Plan in accordance with applicable OSHA standards (29 CFR 1926) and any other Federal, State and local regulatory requirements.

c. The plan shall be developed by a qualified person. Provide the name and qualifications, training, and experience of the qualified person.

d. The Exposure Control Plan shall detail how potential exposure to workers and adjacent areas will be kept below allowable limits.

8. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government's administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-Construction conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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 Union Village Dam. 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 service. The Contractor shall be given at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice of any such closure.

11. Traffic Regulation and Control - During construction the Contractor shall provide access as necessary to maintain traffic. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor shall establish traffic controls to divert vehicle and pedestrian traffic from the area of operations during both working and nonworking hours in accordance with Section 641 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Barriers and signage shall be placed at all entrances to the work area to inform the public of the work site and the associated hazards.

12. Flooding - Union Village Dam is a flood control project, and the work area outlined in this contract is subject to becoming inundated during periods of excessive rainfall. If such an event should occur, in-progress work shall immediately cease, and all equipment, materials, and personnel will be vacated from the area within twenty-four (24) hours' notice by the Technical Point of Contact. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

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

(30) days the Contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Union Village Dam

PO Box 55

North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the demolition of the existing brick chimney and the construction of a new chimney on the gatehouse. The work includes the installation of a new flue liner, insulation, and all associated components.

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 twenty-one (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 within fourteen (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 submittals - Submitted within twenty-one (21) days of Notice to Proceed.

Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for all definable features of work

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

iv. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

v. CPR & First Aid Certification

vi. Work Plan

vii. Silica Exposure Control Plan

viii. Spill response plan for petroleum, oils and lubricants and other hazardous materials.

ix. Product Data: Submit manufacturer's technical data, and installation instructions for all materials including but not limited to: bricks, mortar, flue liner, insulation, flashing, rodent screen, caulking, and waterproofing sealer.

x. Material Certification: Certify products meet or exceed specified requirements and standards.

xi. SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for all chemicals used on the project.

b. Additional Submittals - Submitted at completion of work and before final payment.

i. Waybills and Delivery Tickets: Submit certified waybills and certified delivery tickets for all materials used in the actual work and the disposal or recycling of construction debris.

ii. Results of all laboratory and field tests, including the operational test.

iii. Warranty documents for all installed components.

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

a. Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

i. UL 1777 - Standard for Chimney Liners

b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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

c. ASTM C1713

i. Standard Specifications for Mortars for the Repair of Historic Masonry

d. ASTM C1324

i. Standard Test Method for Examination and Analysis of Hardened Masonry Mortar

e. ASTM C67/C67M

i. Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

f. ASTM C216

i. Standard Speficiation for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale)

g. ASTM E96/E96M

i. Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

h. ASTM C270

i. Standard Specification for Mortar for Unit Masonry

i. Applicable federal, state, and local codes for such installation

4. Existing Conditions -

a. Gatehouse:

i. The Union Village Dam gatehouse is a two-story (2) masonry structure with a slate roof located on the Eastern end of the dam with access from Main St. in East Thetford, VT.

ii. Entrance to the building is via double hung metal doors measuring twelve feet five inches high by seven feet four and three-quarter inches (12' 5" x 7' 4 3/4") that open outward with a three foot by six-foot eight inch (3' x 6' 8") pass door that opens inward. Once inside the building there are two (2) levels, the operations floor and basement substructure. The operating floor houses the gate operators, and the basement substructure contains the gate well openings and furnace.

b. Chimney:

i. Exterior -

1) The existing brick chimney measures approximately two feet six inches long by two feet six inches wide by fifty-two feet six inches tall (2' 6" x 2' 6" x 52' 6"), with a bluestone rain cap constructed atop a concrete curb.

2) It consists of a four (4) sided structure with alternating courses keyed into the exterior masonry of the gatehouse.

3) It is structurally compromised, exhibits a significant vertical crack, and multiple step cracks in the masonry. This damage was caused by a previously installed, improperly sized, and uninsulated flue liner which led to excess condensation. The chimney wash (or crown) is also cracked, allowing for water infiltration.

4) Oil fill pipe, box, and vent pipe shall be protected from damage; if removed they shall be capped or plugged to prevent rain and debris from entering.

ii. Interior -

1) An existing, thimble on the operating floor is capped, but not tightly sealed. Rust has formed around the outside and does not create a tight seal with the brick allowing exhaust to enter the gatehouse.

2) Many of the glazed bricks around the thimble show signs of failure to include delamination due to excess moisture.

iii. Furnace:

1) Situated on the basement level of the gatehouse and accessible by two (2) sets of stairs, the AirCo BCL190 lowboy oil furnace (194,000 BTU, 1.65 GPH) serves as the primary heat source for both the basement and operations floor of the gatehouse.

5. Work Plan - The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the means, methods and equipment required to accomplish the work. This plan shall also address how the site will be restored following the completion of work.

6. 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.

7. 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 Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.

8. Environmental Protection - Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis.

Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work.

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 fifty feet (50') from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

9. 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.

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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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 their own means of water and communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

13. 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 Project Manager 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 Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

14. 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.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm's employees strictly comply with the 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/employees.

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

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

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

15. Omissions - This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, 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.

16. 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.

17. Receiving and Storing Materials - The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

Part 2 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

Products shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact via the submittal process prior to installation.

1. Exterior Bricks -

a. Replacement bricks shall match the color, shape, size, texture, and appearance of the existing historic brick as closely as commercially available.

b. Bricks size shall be eight inches long by two and a quarter inch tall and three and three-quarter inches wide (8" x 2 1/4" x 3 3/4").

2. Interior Bricks -

a. Replacement bricks shall match the color, shape, size, texture, and appearance of the existing historic interior brick as closely as commercially available.

3. Mortar -

a. Mortar shall be of a type and color suitable for the replacement brick and exterior or interior exposure and shall meet all applicable ASTM standards.

4. Chimney Liner -

a. The chimney liner shall be a UL-Listed, 316-alloy stainless-steel heavy duty flexible liner system.

b. Manufacturer lifetime warranty.

c. The liner shall be sized for the connected heating appliance's venting requirements.

d. System shall include the following:

i. 24-gauge 304 Stainless steel top plate

ii. stainless steel rodent screen

iii. stainless steel tee connection at the basement level thimble.

5. Liner Insulation -

a. Ceramic fiber blanket wrap and foil backing, or an equivalent UL-listed insulation system suitable for the application.

6. Counter-Flashing - Flashing at the roofline shall be new lead counterflashing, integrated into the masonry to provide a durable, watertight seal.

7. Chimney Wash - The top of the chimney shall be finished with a minimum of 3,500 psi poured concrete wash (or crown). The wash shall be constructed to provide a positive slope away from the flue opening to direct rainwater off the chimney.

8. Water Sealant - The exterior of the new chimney shall be treated with a breathable, water-repellent masonry sealer to preclude water droplet entry into the masonry walls without reducing water vapor permeability below 0.98 as measured in ASTME96/E96M. Silane eighty-five (85) percent solids or greater penetrating water repellent with ten (10) year protection. Clear in appearance.

Part 3 Execution:

1. Demolition -

a. The Contractor shall protect the roof, building, and surrounding areas from damage during demolition activities.

b. Temporarily remove and store the existing bluestone rain cap.

c. Temporarily remove and store any rooftop appurtenances, such as snow guards, that interfere with the work.

d. Temporarily remove and store lightning protection cable and associated hardware, that interfere with the work.

e. Remove counter flashing over cricket without damaging cricket which shall remain in place.

f. Temporarily remove and store heating oil vent pipe and associated hardware, that interfere with the work.

g. Carefully demolish the entire existing brick chimney down to the concrete slab.

h. Remove thimble on operating floor of gatehouse. Thimble will not be reinstalled.

i. Do not damage adjoining masonry units during the removal.

j. Remove old caulking and grout from joints.

k. Protect surfaces of the structure and surfaces adjacent to the work area from damage.

l. All demolition debris, including bricks, mortar, liner, and any accumulated material within the flue, shall be lawfully removed and disposed of offsite.

2. Installation -

a. Exterior:

i. Construct the new brick chimney in the same location and to the same dimensions as the original, in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturer's recommendations.

ii. Install the new stainless-steel liner and insulation system for the full length of the chimney, from the appliance connection to the top plate.

1) Ensure the liner has a smooth and unobstructed path free of any mortar protrusions.

iii. Install new lead counter-flashing where the chimney meets the roofline, and air vent roof ensuring a watertight seal with the existing cricket, slate, and concrete roofs.

iv. Pour the new concrete chimney wash, ensuring it is sloped and sealed to prevent water infiltration.

v. Mortar joints shall be consistent with existing gatehouse joints.

vi. Cover the sides of the space with sufficient mortar to ensure that there will be no air spaces when the new brick is set.

vii. Align the face of new brick with that of existing masonry.

viii. Install the existing bluestone rain cap

ix. Install the new rodent screen and top plate assembly.

x. Reconnect the existing furnace to the new liner system at the basement thimble, replacing any deteriorated connector pipes as needed.

xi. Reinstall any rooftop appurtenances that were removed.

xii. Reinstall any lightning cables that were removed.

xiii. Reinstall the vent pipe and associated hardware that was removed.

xiv. Apply a waterproofing sealer to all exterior surfaces of the new chimney.

1) Allow masonry to cure at least sixty (60) days under normal weather conditions before applying water repellent.

2) Waterproofing shall be applied following all manufacturers' recommendations.

xv. Leave the surface of the masonry in a clean and uncontaminated condition.

b. Interior:

i. Brick in the unused thimble on the operating floor with brick to match the surrounding wall.

ii. Replace an additional ten (10) damaged bricks around removed thimble (see Appendix A photos 7 & 8).

iii. Mortar joints shall be consistent with existing interior gatehouse joints.

iv. Cover the sides of the space with sufficient mortar to ensure that there will be no air spaces when the new brick is set.

v. Align the face of new brick with that of existing masonry.

vi. Brick and mortar joints shall match the existing interior bricks and mortar.

vii. Leave the surface of the masonry in a clean and uncontaminated condition.

3. Operational Testing -

a. The Contractor shall perform an Operational Test of the system at the completion of the installation.

b. All testing shall be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact.

c. The Contractor shall run the connected heating appliance through two (2) full heating cycles.

Each cycle will last approximately fifteen (15) minutes.

d. The Contractor shall check for any exhaust leaks into the building using a combustible leak detector around the newly installed connection.

e. The Contractor shall check for proper draft and venting.

f. Any leaks or operational deficiencies shall be addressed and repaired to eliminate the issue.

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

ATTACHMENTS: Please refer to the attachments included with this solicitation for additional information.

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Requirements Chimney Demolition and Reconstruction, Union Village Dam, East Thetford, VT

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

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 15 Jun 2027

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Place of Performance DoDAAC: 961605 CountryCode: USA

CORPS OF ENGINEERS NEW ENGLAND DIST

NEW ENGLAND DISTRICT, RFD1 BOX 98 EAST THETFORD, VT 05043 UNITED

STATES

HEATHER L MORSE, 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. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.