Solicitation W912WJ27QA001.pdf

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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Dike B Generator Installation, Mansfield Hollow Dam, Mansfield Center, CTInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : Y1QA

W912WJ27QA001

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

BID SCHEDULE:

MHL DIKE B GENERATOR

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

MANSFIELD HOLLOW DAM

MANSFIELD CENTER, CT

Bid Schedule

TASK / ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY TOTAL

1. Phase 1: Site Preparation, Trenching and Conduit Routing

JOB 1 $

2. Phase 2: Concrete and Foundation

a. Gravel Foundation JOB 1 $

b. Concrete Pad JOB 1 $

3. Phase 3: Equipment and Structure Installation

a. Generator installation JOB 1 $

b. Propane tank installation JOB 1 $

c. Perimeter fencing installation JOB 1 $

4. Phase 4: Electrical and Final Systems

JOB 1 $

5. Phase 5: Project Completion JOB 1 $

TOTAL $

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

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STATEMENT OF WORK:

DIKE B GENERATOR

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

MANSFIELD HOLLOW DAM

MANSFIELD CENTER, CT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. GENERAL

1. Statement of Work:

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary materials, equipment, and labor required to construct and commission a new power system for the Dike B Operator unit. The scope of work involves comprehensive site preparation to support the construction of a reinforced concrete generator pad and the installation of secure perimeter fencing. The Contractor is responsible for the procurement and installation of a standalone, propane-powered generator and a corresponding propane fuel storage tank. Following the physical installation, the Contractor shall execute all final electrical connections and integration into the existing sluice gate operator unit and control panel. All work shall comply with all applicable federal laws and codes and shall be completed as per the following Statement of Work.

2. Location:

Mansfield Hollow Dam Dike B is located at approximately 4146'26.40"N 7211'40.35"W and can be accessed via a dirt road next to the residence at 131 Warrenville Rd (Route 89), Mansfield Center, CT 06250.

3. Site Visits:

Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Ed Greenough, at (978) 318-8554 or Edward.P.

Greenough@usace.army.mil to arrange a 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.

4. Schedule:

The period of performance shall be 300 days from Notice to Proceed. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All preconstruction submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of Notice to Proceed. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/ resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of preconstruction submittals.

5. Safety:

a) General:

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

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM 385-1-1 _EFFECTIVE 15March2024.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:

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). 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 their 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.

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 employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must possess:

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 or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this scope of work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g) Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the 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.

6. Preconstruction 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 the Preconstruction Conference:

a) Authority of the TPOC.

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

c) Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

d) Activity Hazard Analysis

e) SSHO Requirements

f) Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

g) Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

h) Safety Data Sheet requirements

i) Work Schedule

j) Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

k) Invoice and payment.

7. 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 laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract. The Contractor must contact a utility locating service prior to any excavation work.

8. Security:

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

9. 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 work, 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 progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

West Thompson Lake

449 Reardon Rd.

North Grosvenordale, CT 06255 or sent via email to Edward.P.Greenough@usace.army.mil

Note: Invoices are processed centrally through the West Thompson Lake office.

10. Damage to Government and Private Property:

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm's operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm's operations. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the firms' operation.

II. TECHNICAL

1. Submittals:

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

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

a) ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

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

c) First Aid and CPR Certificates

d) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

e) Product specification sheets and cut sheets for materials.

f) Electrical license

g) Plumbing license

2. Clean-Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials.

Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government. All construction debris shall be disposed of off-site.

3. Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

4. Omissions:

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

5. Quality Assurance:

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

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. 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

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 daily. No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal environmental regulatory requirements are met.

9. 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 delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to Contractor equipment or material.

10. Existing Conditions:

A. Site is located in a remote area that does not have any available utilities.

B. Sluice gate operator has approximately 230' of PVC conduit that begins at the remote-control panel and terminates at an underground pull box near the proposed generator site. 200' of the conduit is 2.5" installed underground. 30' is 2" and surface mounted. No electrical wire exists in this conduit. This conduit is intended to be used to feed the sluice gate operator from the new generator.

C. Existing sluice gate specifications: 3 Phase, 60 HZ, 480V, 11.5 L.R. Amps, 2.2 Run Amps, 15 Min Duty.

D. Existing generator connection receptacle will be removed and the opening in the disconnect switch enclosure will be sealed with NEC approved product.

11. Product Requirements:

A. Site Preparation

a. 3/4" minus processed gravel will be utilized to create platform above grade for concrete pad.

b. Gravel Platform will be a minimum of 30' X 30' with a minimum depth of 6" compacted.

B. Concrete Pad

a. 20' X 20' with a minimum depth of 6" concrete pad (poured on site) will be created to secure the generator and electrical equipment.

b. Concrete pad will have an exposed profile of a minimum 2" above finish grade.

c. Concrete will have a minimum compressive strength of 4,000 psi.

d. #6 Rebar will be utilized for structural integrity with a spacing of 12" on center.

e. Electrical and gas stub ups that extend 6" above the pad will be added in the appropriate locations.

f. Expansion joints will be added at 10.0' intervals (both horizontally and vertically) to prevent pad from cracking.

g. Swept finish

h. Rounded edging

C. Standalone Generator

a. 15 KW Standalone

b. Three Phase 277/480 Volts

c. Liquid propane gas (LPG)

d. 60 Hz

e. 4 wire

f. Liquid Cooled

g. 0.8 Power Factor

h. Locking weather tight, with service access, sound attenuated rated enclosure.

i. Four (4) keys per lockset

j. Solar charger to power battery maintainer

k. Charging Alternator

l. 5- year manufacturer warranty

m. Cold start capability

n. Wiring that meets National Electric Code

o. Digital Control panel on generator.

i. Digital Control Panel must indicate the following: Ammeter, Voltmeter Alarms and faults Oil pressure, Water temperature, No start-up, Overspeed, Min/max alternator, Min/max battery voltage, Emergency stop, Engine parameters, Hours counter, Engine speed, and Battery voltage.

ii. Original Equipment Manufacturing Parts for motor and generator must be readily available and accessible for purchase by USACE.

iii. The Contractor shall submit technical data sheets demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics listed for TPOC review and approval prior to procurement. Commissioning of the generator will be completed in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.

iv. Manufacturer certified representatives will provide on-site training to all authorized employees to cover generator operations and maintenance.

D. Electrical Components

i. One (1) Three-phase, 480Y/277V 100 Amp NEMA 3R outdoor, lockable pedestal-mount panelboard adjacent to the generator.

ii. One (1) NEMA 3R outdoor dry-type step-down transformer (480V to 120/240V) on the concrete pad to safely power the 120V auxiliary lighting and receptacle circuits.

iii. One (1) Single- phase 120/240V 100 Amp NEMA 3R outdoor, lockable pedestal-mount panelboard adjacent to the transformer and Three Phase Panelboard.

iv. The new three-phase panelboard will have the following circuits:

CKT Load Description (Left) Amps /

Pole

CKT Load Description (Right) Amps /

Pole

1 Sluice Gate Operator (L1) 2 Transformer

15A/ 3-

Pole

15A / 2-

Pole

3 Sluice Gate Operator (L2) (Shared

CKT 1)

4 Transformer (Shared

CKT 2)

5 Sluice Gate Operator (L3) (Shared

CKT 1,3)

6 SPARE

7 SPARE 8 SPARE

v. The new single-phase panelboard will have the following circuits:

CKT Load Description (Left) Amps /

Pole

CKT Load Description (Right) Amps /

Pole

1 Generator Light &

Receptacle

20A/ 1-

Pole

2 Control Panel Light &

Receptacle

20A/ 1-

Pole

3 SPARE 4 SPARE

5 SPARE 6 SPARE

vi. Electrical Conduit

i. PVC Schedule 40

1. Existing underground Pull Box to Panelboard: 2.5"

2. Panelboard to Generator: Min 2.5"

3. Panelboard to Receptacle/Flood light: Min. 1"

vii. Electrical Wire

i. Copper THHN

1. Sluice Gate Operator: Min 12 AWG

a. Line 1 (Phase A)

b. Line 2 (Phase B)

c. Line 3 (Phase C)

d. Ground

2. Receptacles and Lights at Control Panel: Min 8 AWG

a. Hot

b. Neutral

c. Ground

d. Splice to smaller wire size at control panel will be permitted to connect to devices

3. Receptacle and Light at Panelboard: Min 12 AWG

a. Hot

b. Neutral

c. Ground

viii. Light Pole (Qty.2)

i. Minimum 1.5" diameter steel post.

ii. Light poles will be 10' in height.

iii. One (1) will be secured to new fence posts at Generator location.

iv. One (1) will be secured to remote control panel posts.

v. Interior will be hollow with space for wiring.

vi. Should be black in color.

vii. All hardware shall be rust resistant.

ix. LED Flood Lights (Qty.2)

i. 120-volt

ii. 100-watt

iii. 5,000K bright white

iv. Slip fitter mount style to mount to steel pole.

x. Duplex Receptacles (Qty.2)

i. 120-volt 20-amp duplex receptacles of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Type (GFCI).

ii. Weatherproof box with lockable in-use cover.

*Note: Location of lights and duplex receptacles will be approved by TPOC before installation.

xi. The generator/panelboard are located approximately 230 feet from the Remote-control panel.

Wiring will need to be installed in existing conduit to provide power to the equipment.

xii. Electrical work, fittings, conduit wires and panels shall comply with National Electric Code

(NEC).

xiii. All electrical enclosures shall be properly marked to comply with NEC standards.

xiv. All electrical enclosures shall be lockable with a padlock. The padlock will be supplied by the Government.

xv. Wire, conduit, cable, enclosures, and all electrical fittings shall be weatherproof and rust resistant.

xvi. Electric and new fencing will be bonded/grounded with two independent grounding locations.

E. Propane Tank

a. One (1) 120-gallon single tank

b. Schedule 40 steel pipe will be factory-coated for underground, under slab installation in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code.

c. The above pipe will be sleeved in gastight conduit; sleeving will be arranged so that piping system can be removed and replaced.

d. All exposed piping shall be kept at least 6" above grade.

e. Tank shall be placed on concrete pad on the opposite corner of the concrete pad from the generator.

f. A lockable fuel shutoff valve shall be placed near generator.

g. Tank will have a mechanical fuel level indicator.

h. Tank will be filled with LPG fuel to full capacity level on indicator by the Contractor.

i. Propane system shall be inspected and tested by a certified technician and inspection documentation submitted to TPOC for final approval.

F. Security Fencing

a. General.

(i) Use UFC 4-022-03-chapter 2 section 2 chain link fencing, to design security fences and gates.

(ii) Fencing specifications are available at UFGS 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates.

b. Perimeter fencing.

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

a. 24'x24'x8'

b. The security fence shall measure 24 feet by 24 feet, creating a uniform perimeter surrounding the 20-foot by 20-foot concrete pad. The fence line shall be installed in the earth, maintaining a symmetrical 2-foot offset from the edge of the concrete pad on all four sides.

c. Posts

1. Line Posts

a. Shall be welded galvanized steel with a PVC coating, 2.375 inch outside diameter round.

b. Final Finish Shall be Black in color.

c. Evenly spaced, maximum distance apart shall be 120 inches.

2. Corner, End and Pull Posts

a. Shall be welded galvanized steel with a PVC coating, 2.875 inch outside diameter round.

b. Final finish shall be Black in color.

3. Top Guard/Outriggers

a. Shall be constructed of the same material as other fencing components in accordance to ASTM F626 Outriggers (support arms) will be installed at a 45- degree angle and must be 18" in length.

4. Barbed Wire

a. Minimum of three strands, spaced equally on the outrigger arms.

b. Strand specifications must follow above documentation.

d. Post Anchor

1. Ground Anchor

a. Fence posts shall be installed in the earth outside the concrete pad.

b. A minimum diameter of 16 inches wider for corner and gate posts.

c. A minimum diameter hole of 10 inches wide for line posts.

d. Minimum hole depth of 40 inches.

e. Posts to be set in concrete. Inside of the posts shall be completely filled with concrete to the same level as ground anchor.

2. Chain Link Fabric

a. 9-gauge galvanized steel with PVC coating, 2-inch mesh.

b. Fabric width to be 84 inches

c. Final finish to be Black in color.

d. Selvage ends to be knuckled.

e. Gates

1. Double Swing Access Gate (96 inches wide)

a. Location

i. Gate location shall be determined by TPOC.

b. Post

i. Shall be welded galvanized steel with a PVC coating, 4.00 inch outside diameter round.

ii. Final finish shall be Black in color.

c. Chain Link Fabric

i. Same as fence

d. Direction of Swing

i. Out-swing away from pad.

e. Hardware/Fittings

i. Shall be galvanized steel.

ii. Final finish shall be black in color.

f. Post Caps

i. All posts shall be capped with galvanized heavy pressed steel or malleable iron caps with a PVC coating.

ii. Final finish shall be black in color.

g. Grounding

i. All electrically conductive materials of the fence system to include but not limited to posts, fence fabric and gates; shall be properly grounded in accordance with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) C2 standard.

11. Execution:

All work shall be performed in a logical sequence to ensure safety and quality. All electrical and plumbing work shall be performed by a licensed electrician and licensed plumber. The Contractor shall coordinate with the TPOC to schedule key inspections as outlined below.

A. Phase 1: Site Preparation, Trenching and Conduit Routing

a. Site Control and Layout Staking: The Contractor shall secure the work site with temporary safety barriers. Prior to initiating earthwork, the Contractor shall stake out all final locations for the gravel platform, concrete pad, fencing, and conduit routes. The Contractor shall coordinate with the TPOC for physical inspection and written sign-off of the staked layout.

b. Excavation, Grading, and Disposal: The Contractor shall excavate the work area to the depths required to accept the compacted gravel platform. All subgrade surfaces shall be mechanically compacted to 95% Standard Proctor density. The Contractor shall promptly remove all excess spoils and excavated soils from Government property.

c. Underground Conduit System (NEC Compliant): The Contractor shall trench, lay, and backfill the underground conduit network. All buried conduits shall be Schedule 40 PVC, buried at a minimum depth of 24 inches below finished grade, and backfilled with clean sand cover before final dirt compaction.

d. The Contractor shall install the following distinct runs:

i. Existing underground Pull Box to Panelboard: One (1) underground conduit connecting the existing conduit to the new pedestal panelboard location.

ii. Generator to Panelboard: One (1) underground conduit connecting the generator's integrated electrical stub-up to the panelboard.

iii. Panelboard to Lighting Pole: One (1) underground conduit from the panelboard to the anchor point of the generator pad light pole.

e. Fence Post Foundations: The Contractor shall excavate post holes and set the fence posts and light pole anchor bases in concrete. Gate and corner posts shall have a minimum concrete footer diameter of 16 inches, and line posts a minimum of 10 inches, excavated to a depth of 40 inches.

Note: Fence posts must be installed before the concrete slab.

B. Phase 2: Concrete and Foundation

a. Gravel Base Platform: The Contractor shall install, grade, and compact a 30-foot by 30-foot gravel platform with a minimum compacted depth of 6 inches.

b. Gravel base platform shall be located approximately 2' from underground pull box. Pull box shall be protected from physical damage during construction.

c. Concrete pad shall be placed approximately in the center in the gravel platform.

d. Formwork and Reinforcement: The Contractor shall erect the formwork for the 20-foot by 20-foot concrete pad. The Contractor shall install structural rebar (spaced at 12 inches on center) and place expansion joints at 10-foot intervals. All required electrical and gas stub-ups shall be securely positioned prior to concrete placement.

e. Bonding and Grounding: The Contractor shall bond and ground the structural rebar grid, fence posts, generator, and panelboard in strict accordance with National Electrical Code (NEC) standards.

f. Pre-Pour Inspection Coordination: The Contractor shall request and coordinate a pre-pour inspection with the TPOC. No concrete shall be poured until the TPOC has verified and approved the formwork, reinforcement, grounding, and embedded utility items in writing.

g. Concrete Pour and Finish: The Contractor shall pour and level the 4,000 PSI concrete pad to ensure a minimum 2-inch exposure above finished grade. The pad shall be finished with a swept texture and rounded edges.

h. Curing Period: The Contractor shall allow the concrete pad to cure for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days before placing the generator, propane tank, or any other heavy equipment on the pad.

C. Phase 3: Equipment and Structure Installation

a. The Contractor shall execute all equipment mounting, fuel piping, and security fencing installation as follows:

i. Equipment Rigging & Anchor Mounting: The Contractor shall position, level, and anchor the standalone generator and the 120-gallon propane tank on the cured concrete pad. The propane tank shall be positioned on the corner of the pad opposite the generator, per the approved site layout.

ii. Propane Piping & Valves: The Contractor shall install Schedule 40 propane lines between the tank and the generator, sleeved in gas-tight underground conduit. The Contractor shall install a lockable, heavy-duty fuel shutoff valve adjacent to the generator. All exposed, non-sleeved gas piping shall be securely supported at least 6 inches above finished grade.

iii. Perimeter Fencing, Security Arms & Gate: The Contractor shall install the 24' x 24' x 8' security perimeter chain-link fence on the previously set posts. This installation shall include the top rails, 45-degree outrigger arms with three (3) strands of galvanized barbed wire, and a matching 8-foot-tall, 96-inch-wide (8-foot) double-swing gate designed to swing outward from the pad.

D. Phase 4: Electrical and Final Systems

a. Panelboard, transformer and Wiring Installation: The Contractor shall mount the pedestal panelboards and transformer. The contractor shall pull specified NEC-compliant electrical wire through existing and new conduits. The Contractor shall execute the following electrical connections:

i. Generator-to 3 Phase-Panelboard Feed: Connect the generator outputs directly to the new pedestal panelboard.

ii. 3 phase panel board to transformer into single phase panel board.

iii. Sluice Gate Operator Power Feed: Connect the panelboard to the main disconnect switch of the existing Flowserve/Limitorque sluice gate operator located at the remote-control panel board.

iv. Branch Circuit Terminations: Connect all specified lighting and GFCI duplex receptacles to their designated circuit breakers.

v. The lighting and receptacle at remote control board shall use the existing conduit from the surface mounted pull box located at the stairs.

b. Lighting Installation: The Contractor shall install and terminate exactly two (2) 120V, 5,000K LED floodlights. The mounting configurations and locations shall be as follows:

i. Generator Pad Light: One (1) floodlight shall be securely mounted on a 10-foot steel post, anchored directly to a perimeter fence post at the generator location.

ii. Remote Sluice Gate Panel Light: One (1) floodlight shall be securely mounted on a 10-foot steel post, anchored to the remote-control panel structural support posts using weather-resistant mounting hardware.

iii. Note: The exact physical placement of both light poles must be approved by the TPOC prior to final installation.

c. Utility Receptacles Installation: The Contractor shall install and wire exactly two (2) 120-volt, 20-amp, weatherproof GFCI duplex receptacles. Each receptacle shall be housed in a weatherproof enclosure with a lockable, in-use cover and terminated as follows:

i. Panelboard Receptacle and Lighting: Install one (1) receptacle and one (1) light on a 20-amp circuit. Receptacle shall be mounted directly to the supporting pedestal structure of the new panelboard.

ii. Remote-Control Panel Receptacle and light: Install one (1) receptacle and one (1) light on a 20-amp circuit, securely mounted to the wood backboard panel of the existing remote sluice gate control station.

d. Battery Maintainer Solar Charger: The Contractor shall mount and wire the solar charger for the generator's battery maintainer inside the locking, weather-tight generator enclosure.

i. The Contractor shall obtain approval from the TPOC for the final physical placement of the solar charger panel prior to mounting.

e. System Commissioning and Testing: To ensure quality assurance and operational readiness, the Contractor shall execute the following commissioning and testing procedures:

i. Fuel Supply: The Contractor shall fill the 120-gallon propane fuel storage tank to full capacity level as shown on the mechanical fuel level indicator.

ii. Propane Inspection and Certification: The complete propane system, including tank, valves, and gas-tight conduits, shall be pressure-tested and certified by a licensed propane technician. The Contractor shall submit the certified test report to the TPOC prior to generator startup.

iii. Manufacturer Commissioning: The Contractor shall perform manufacturer-approved commissioning of the generator, including pre-start checks and electrical voltage/phase testing.

iv. Full-Load Integration Test: The Contractor shall coordinate and conduct a live, full-load operational test of the Flowserve/Limitorque sluice gate operator under generator power. The Contractor shall remain on-site during testing to monitor engine parameters, voltage stability, and auxiliary device operation.

E. Phase 5: Project Completion

a. Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Training: The Contractor shall arrange for a factory-authorized, certified manufacturer's representative to conduct a minimum of one (1) on-site training session for designated USACE employees. The training curriculum shall cover startup/shutdown sequences, digital control panel menu navigation, alarm response, emergency stops, and preventative maintenance.

b. The Contractor shall hand over two (2) hard copies and one (1) digital PDF copy of the manufacturer's O&M manual during this session.

c. The Contractor shall provide electrical as-built drawings of generator pad.

d. Final Closeout and Acceptance: The Government will not issue final acceptance or process final payment until the Contractor has successfully met all of the following milestones:

i. Successful completion and certification of the propane system pressure tests.

ii. Successful completion of the full-load integration test with the sluice gate operator.

iii. Completion of the on-site O&M training session and delivery of O&M manuals.

iv. Complete removal of all Contractor tools, excess materials, and construction debris from the site.

v. Written inspection approval and formal sign-off by the TPOC.

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Requirements Dike B Generator Installation, Mansfield Hollow Dam, Mansfield Center, CT

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 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. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures -this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS:

The Wage Determination for this project can be found at:

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CT20260025/2

W912WJ27QA001

https://sam.gov/wage-determination/CT20260025/2

Wage Determination No.: CT20260025

Modification No.: 2

Revised Date: 18 May 2026

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Section I - Contract Clauses

Basis for Settlement of Proposals

Actual costs will be used to determine equipment costs for a settlement proposal submitted on the total cost basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 49.206-2(b). In evaluating a termination settlement proposal using total cost basis, the following principles will be applied to determine allowable equipment costs.

(a) Actual costs for each piece of equipment, or groups of similar serial or series equipment, need not be available in the contractor's accounting records to determine total actual equipment costs.

(b) If equipment costs have been allocated to a contract using predetermined rates, those charges will be adjusted to actual costs.

(c) Recorded job costs adjusted for unallowable expenses will be used to determine equipment operating expenses.

(d) Ownership costs (depreciation) will be determined using the contractor's depreciation schedule (subject to the provisions of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.205-11).

(e) License, taxes, storage and insurance costs are normally recovered as an indirect expense and unless the contractor charges these costs directly to contracts, they will be recovered through the indirect expense rate.

(End of Clause)

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work.

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 21 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than from notice to proceed. 300 calendar days

* The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

Site Visit (Construction).

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Edward Greenough

Address: 147 Mansfield Hollow Road, Mansfield Center, CT 06250

Telephone: 978-318-8554

(End of Provision)

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT

The estimated cost of the work is between $25,000 and $100,000.

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FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

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