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International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section

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Performance Work Statement (PWS) Falcon Power Plant 20/75 TONS Bridge Crane Upgrade Starr County, December 22. 2023

International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section Operations and Maintenance Division

USIBWC Falcon Power Plant

Starr County, Texas

December 20, 2023 Performance Work Statement

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SECTION 1

PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

1.1 Project Overview

The United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) requires performing an upgrade on current 20/75 TONS Bridge Crane at Falcon Power Plant located at FM2098, 1

Reservoir Rd., Falcon Heights, Texas 78545.

1.2 General

This is a non-personnel services Contract to provide Cranes Maintenance and Repairs. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contract service providers performing the services herein. Such Contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.3 Description of Services

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform an upgrade on current 20/75

TONS Bridge Crane as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.4 Objective

A. To upgrade existing 20/75 TONS Overhead Bridge Crane to meet power plant operations and maintenance requirements.

B. The 20/75 TONS Bridge Crane is primarily used to set and remove generators parts during annual maintenance. Upgrade Service is required on three motors, brake system, speed control, and two lifting hooks: one-75-tons hook and one- 20-tons hook.

1.5 Project Location

A. The work is within the United States on land owned by the USIBWC. The Falcon Power Plant site is located at FM2098, 1 Reservoir Rd. Falcon Heights, Texas 78545.

B. The work is located completely within the United States but is adjacent to the international border with Mexico.

C. Access to the Falcon Power Plant requires crossing through the United States Port of Entry and complying with proper documentation (passports or other) as required by U.S. Customs and

Border Protection officials.

1.6 Period of Performance

A. The contractor shall complete this work within 300 calendar days after the Contract has been awarded to the Contractor.

Starr County

Performance Work Statement December 22,2023

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1.7 Investigation of Site Conditions

A. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Contractor has reviewed, investigated, and acknowledged all items below.

1. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

2. The availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads.

3. Uncertainties of weather and similar physical conditions at the site.

4. The conformation and conditions of the ground.

5. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

B. The Contractor, as well as their subcontractors, is urged to visit the jobsite and to become fully aware as to the existing conditions affecting the work to be performed under this Contract.

C. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Contractor has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality, and work to be performed, and the quantities of materials to be furnished.

D. Submission of a bid constitutes agreement that Contractor has provided written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies discovered in PWS, that responses to these written notices are acceptable to Contractor, and that PWS is sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing required work.

E. Contractor has the sole responsibility to make such independent instigation and examination as they deem necessary to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in accordance with the

PWS.

F. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this Contract, unless that understanding, or representation is expressly stated in this Contract.

G. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

1.8 Duty to Inquire

A. Contractor shall review the full PWS.

B. If during review of these items, the Contractor finds discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, or ambiguities, they have a duty to inquire and shall notify the Contracting Officer prior to the question submission deadline as established in the solicitation. The Contractor shall also inquire about items that are unclear or open to interpretation.

C. The Contractor shall take no advantage of any item of which they have a duty to inquire.

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1.9 Work Restrictions

A. The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 7:00 AM thru 5:30

PM Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility closings.

B. The Contractor may request different working hours and must do so in writing to the COR.

USIBWC Principal Engineer of Operations will make final determination as to the approval of a different work schedule.

1.10 Department of Homeland Security

In any event the staff of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS, also known as US Customs and

Border Protection or CBP) alerts and directs any field crews to stop work in for any security reasons in the area, the Contractor shall consider this as top priority and fully cooperate with the directions of DHS at all times until the security alert is cleared by the DHS. In addition, the Contractor shall contact and coordinate with the COR for any additional steps to be taken during and after the security alert from the DHS is cleared.

SECTION 2

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2.1 General

A. The 75/20 TON Bridge Crane is primarily used to set and remove 10 MW Hydro Generators parts during annual maintenance. Overhaul Service is performed on three motors, and two lifting hooks: one-75-ton hook and one- 20-ton hook. The 75-ton hook is situated at the center cantilevered beam while the 20-ton hook is right behind the 75-ton hook mounted in the same beam.

B. Based on the age of the crane, present condition of the crane and the critical maintenance duties performed with this crane, IBWC latest assessment recommends that the crane’s existing control system be upgraded with new variable frequency drives (VFDs) and a new radio control system.

Listed below are the recommended items and tasks to be included in the upgrade and modernize project for the subject crane.

1. Replace the existing control system with new VFD control system that controls the X, Y & Z movement of the bridge, hoists, and trolley. Replacement shall include:

a) New VFD Drives shall be Magnetek Impulse G+/VG+ Series 4 drives or approved equal.

b) New inverter duty NEMA bridge motor, trolley motor main hoist motor and auxiliary hoist motor with space heaters for condensation control as described below:

i. MH Motor: 30 HP, 900 RPM, 460 Volt AC, 3 Phase

ii. AH Motor: 40 HP, 900 RPM, 460 Volt AC, 3 Phase

iii. Bridge Motor: 15 HP, 900 RPM, 460 Volt AC, 3 Phase

iv. Trolley Motor: 5 HP, 900 RPM, 460 Volt AC, 3 Phase

c) New hoist controls shall be variable frequency AC with closed-loop flux vector with feedback from motor shaft encoder.

d) New bridge and trolley controls shall be variable frequency AC with open loop vector control.

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e) New shoe or disk type bridge brake, trolley brake, main hoist brake and auxiliary hoist brake.

f) Control Features shall include:

i. Micro speed

ii. Infinitely variable control

iii. New maximum hoist, trolley and bridge speeds shall match the existing speeds.

Contractor required to verify all maximum speeds.

g) All electrical enclosures as described below:

i. NEMA Type 12

ii. Access door with steel hinge and lockable handle

iii. Nameplate

iv. Space heaters for condensation control as required.

v. Must provide minimum clear passageway as per ASME B30.2 section 2-1.7.1(c)

“Service platforms shall have a clear passageway at 18 in. wide except at bridge.

drive mechanism where not less than 15 in. clear passageway shall be allowed.

Bridge foot walk modifications may be required to provide a minimum of 15.”

h) Replace all electrical components and wiring on the crane. Many existing wires have.

asbestos insulation. All low voltage control wires shall be shielded with the following minimum sizes:

i. 12 AWG min. size for power wiring

ii. 14 AWG min. size for control wiring

iii. 16 AWG min. size for signal wiring

2. Install new Radio Frequency Controls as described follows:

a. The Radio Frequency controls shall be able to operate 4 motions (bridge motion, trolley motion, main hoist motion and auxiliary hoist motion).

b. Provide two (2) wireless controllers with 4 motions plus A/B selector main hoist/auxiliary hoist. Features shall include:

c. Momentary pushbutton contacts.

d. ON/OFF pushbutton.

e. Emergency stop pushbutton.

f. Horn/warning pushbutton.

g. Lever or joystick controls designed with spring return to neutral when the operator’s hand is removed.

3. Remove the existing master control switches in the cab and adapt the existing cab to accommodate the use of new wireless controls.

a. Provide a mounting apparatus to secure the radio control box to cab structure, located similarly, to existing cab controls.

b. Provide AC power connection in cab to allow use of radio control box without batteries.

4. Replace the mainline disconnect switch with a new lockable disconnect switch.

5. Replace the 75 tons main hoist and 20 tons auxiliary hoist wire ropes in kind with new wire rope suited for the application and submit wire rope certifications.

6. Replace the bridge to runway electrification system with insulated 4 conductor bar system with

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Hertz power in an indoor environment. Replace existing collector shoes with double shoe collectors.

7. Replace the bridge to trolley electrification system with a new cable festoon system for crossbridge trolley including cables and wiring to make the electrical connections between VFDs, control system, and motors. Festoon shall include:

a. A flexible-looped Cable, multiple-conductor, stranded copper, extra-flexible, weather and sunlight resistant.

b. Cable Trolleys and Hardware shall be heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant steel components with bumpers provided.

c. Design and install a maintenance platform under stowed festoon.

8. Repair reported deficiencies on the bridge, operators cab, and boarding platform as noted in the inspection report.

9. Replace the main and auxiliary lower hook blocks in kind with new hook blocks.

10. Remove and properly dispose of components that will be replaced from the existing crane. This includes removal and disposal of hazardous materials (i.e., asbestos, gear oil, hydraulic fluid, etc.).

11. Load test and certify crane to industry codes and standards.

12. Trolley Replacement Option: Replace the existing trolley and all components with a new complete trolley package that includes new VFD control systems as described below. This option will allow for the hoist and trolley controls and machinery to be shop-assembled and tested before being delivered to the field. However, there is limited headroom clearance between the trolley and power plant building structure above which may present challenges for removal of existing and installation of new trolley.

a. Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to replace the existing trolley with a new top running trolley that sits on the double girder bridge, can traverse the full length of the bridge girders, and has both a 75 tons main hoist and a 20 tons auxiliary hoist.

b. The general design manufacturer, performance and operation of the trolley shall conform to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.179, ASME B30.2-latest edition, and CMAA No. 70

Specification Class C for Top Running Bridge and Gantry Type Multiple Girder Electric

Overhead Traveling Cranes.

c. The trolley and hoist components shall be designed to operate in an indoor environment and match the existing equipment dimensions.

d. The crane’s maximum wheel loads due to dead load and rated capacity live loads with the trolley in any position, shall not be increased by any new component.

e. The trolley wheel span was field measured to be approximately 11’-3”. No reference drawings exist showing this dimension. Verification is required.

f. The trolley wheelbase was field measured to be approximately 8’-0”. No reference drawings exist showing this dimension. Verification is required.

g. New main and auxiliary hook lifts shall match existing.

h. New main and auxiliary hook spacing, and approaches shall match existing.

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i. The contractor shall verify the following equipment on the crane:

i. Main Hoist Hook lift

ii. Auxiliary Hoist Hook lift

iii. Hook Spacing and Approaches

iv. Trolley dimensions

v. All clearance dimensions.

13. Trolley Repair Option:

Upgrade the existing trolley and hoist drives and repair the structural damage to the existing trolley frame. This option will require field assembly and testing of the hoist and trolley drive controls and machinery. Further, due to the limited headroom clearances between the trolley and power plant building structure above, removal and replacement of hoist and trolley components may present challenges.

In preparation for the crane modernization tasks listed above, IBWC recommends the following:

1. A thorough review of the drawing archives to locate structural and mechanical drawings for the crane.

2. Perform a final review on all available technical information and prepare a performance work statement and bid specification updated with any additional information that is located and in accordance with USIBWC requirements.

14. New Electrical Feeder:

The Contractor shall provide a new electrification wiring system for the crane. The design upgrade shall include the sizing of conduits, panels, motor starters, conductors, and all other elements required to supply electrical power to the cranes to new elements- e.g., motors, control panels, transformers, switches, motor controllers and all other crane elements requiring electrical power.

15. Electrical Panel:

The Contractor shall install a New Electrical panel on the erection floor with all elements required for the load side and protect the crane up to 200-amps, with rating 3 phase, 480 Volts. The new panel shall be in the erection’s floor. The Contractor shall provide and install all conduits, conductors, reels, and boxes that are part of the crane electrical power supply and controls. The new panel shall have a 3-pole breaker with 3 poles switch, lock to de-energize the entire electrical feed to the crane. The breaker trip shall be lockable for “lock out tag out” operations. The electrical retrofit shall include but not limited to all ancillary panels, transformers, conduits, conductors, junction boxes, and switches, that provide 1 phase, 240/120 volts power for general lighting. Lighting shall be replaced in kind. All elements shall be firmly attached to the dams’ structure with straps, framing members (unstrict or an approved equal), clamps, pipe hangers, beam clamps, concrete anchors, and all elements in accordance with the National

Electrical Codes (NEC), and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) Standards.

1. Crane Electrical Equipment Main Components requires new (AC) electrical wiring or New feeder from the main electrical panel all the way to their locations includes the following equipment but are not limited: Trolley Controller, Main Hoist Controller, Gantry Controller (1-Operator Cabin and 2-Radio Controllers), Bridge Controller, Brakes, Limit Switches, and Ancillary Lighting.

C) Electrical Work Standards:

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1. Electrical Installation:

This shall comply with all mandatory, advisory, and recommended applicable rules of the National

Electrical Codes (NEC) and all state and municipal codes, where applicable. All electrical materials shall be new and as approved by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (UL) for the application. New equipment that is found to be defective or damaged in the course of installation or during testing shall be replaced or repaired in an approved manner at the Contractor’s expense.

Existing equipment damaged by the Contractor’s negligence during the prosecution of the work shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense. Existing equipment scratched and/or marred by the

Contractor shall be repainted using the standard manufacturer’s color and finish. Equipment shall not be stored outdoors unless properly covered, secured, and approved by the Government. The final approved drawings shall indicate the extent and general arrangement of the conduit and wiring systems.

2. Conduit:

Conduits shall be Electrical Rigid Metallic Tubing throughout. Existing conduits in concrete or in inaccessible areas (i.e., within the legs of the gantry) may be reused if this is in good condition.

Conduits shall be securely fastened to all junction boxes and control cabinets. Conduits shall be of adequate size to carry required conductors. Final connections to motors and other non-stationary devices shall be made with galvanized steel core liquid tight flexible conduit.

3. Wiring:

New feeder and control wires shall meet latest National Electric Codes (NEC) standards and consist of stranded conductors and shall not be smaller than No. 12 AWG. Wire with white colored insulation shall be used throughout the system for the neutral conductor. Green colored insulation shall be used for the ground wire only. No splices shall be allowed in control wiring. All wiring shall be enclosed in conduit. All cables in stress, such as the pendant cable, shall have insulation of the load. Unless otherwise noted, all conductors shall be annealed copper with minimum 93% conductivity and shall conform to the applicable standards of Underwriter’s Laboratories (U.L.), American National Standards Institute (A.N.S.I.) and Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

(I.P.C.E.A.).

4. Labeling:

The Contractor shall furnish and install heat shrinkable wire labels the proper size to fit the conductors. These labels shall identify each wire as to panel and circuit number or terminal numbers. Neutrals shall be similarly tagged as to all the circuits they serve in each box.

5. Grounding and Bonding:

An independent grounding conductor shall be supplied throughout. The power and control system

(conduit, rails, etc.) shall not serve as the sole grounding means. All equipment shall be grounded.

6. Fuses:

The Contractor shall furnish a complete set of fuses for all switches where fuses are specified. Fuses shall be time-delay types.

7. Emergency Switches:

All emergency/safety switches shall be heavy duty type and shall comply with the UL requirements standards for service equipment. They must be NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers

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Association, Type Heavy Duty (HD), and must be horsepower rated. They shall not be used as pull boxes or junction boxes. Switch terminals shall be approved for use with copper or aluminum conductors. All switches shall have engraved nameplate labels affixed to the cover designating the equipment controlled and actual voltage, fuse type, and fuse amperage rating utilized. Furnish and install a main disconnect for the cranes.

8. Electrical and Crane Control Drawings:

Contractor shall upgrade current crane drawings of the proposed electrical replacement and proposed crane controls identifying all elements to be removed and replaced. The drawings shall include, but not limited to motors, panel boards, conductors, conduit sizes, circuit breakers, transformers, motor starters, switches, crane controls, trolley controls, auxiliary controls, limit switches and all other elements associated with a complete working crane. The drawings shall be submitted to the USIBWC for review and approval before any work is commenced. The drawings shall contain the following characteristics:

1. Drawings shall be produced in PDF format. The drawing will have the USIBWC title page and with lettering in Roman script.

2. A general plan view drawing(s) illustrating the Falcon Power Plant, the location of the crane, location of all major elements such as main panels, main feed from the panel to the crane, and conduit runs.

3. An overall drawing(s) illustrating the crane in three views (top, front and right side) each view illustrating the old components in dashed lines and the proposed location of the new electrical components in solid lines.

4. An overall schematic diagram for the roadway crane, illustrating the electrical wiring from the main panel feed through all intermediary components to the main hoist motor and brake, auxiliary hoist motor and brake, trolley motor and brake and gantry motors and brakes.

1. On multiple drive applications the VFD firmware shall be capable of synchronizing up to eight motors.

2. When operating in open loop mode the drive shall be capable of performing a “Brake Test” function that will allow testing of available brake torque.

D. Hoist Drive:

1. The hoist drive shall ensure that sufficient torque is produced in the motor to suspend a load before a brake release command is issued. If sufficient torque to suspend the load is not produced, the drive shall have the ability to maintain or set the brake to control the load, and also to issue an alarm signal to notify the maintenance personnel and operator of an unsafe condition.

2. The hoist motion control shall be capable of maintaining zero speed within the set torque limits.

3. To allow for safe operation of the hoist, when the operator commands the drive to stop, the drive shall check the ability of a brake to suspend a load before it removes power from the motor. If it is determined that the brake has not set or is unable to safely hold the load, the drive shall simultaneously float the load at the zero speed and issue an alarm signal for maintenance personnel.

The operator shall have the ability to raise the load at reduced speed or lower the load as needed to place the load in a safe location.

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4. The hoist drive shall be capable of permitting the motor over speeding (i.e., field weakening) to a maximum of 200% of rated motor speed. The drive shall automatically determine (via ultra-lift or the like) a maximum speed that is safest and most appropriate for a given load.

5. The hoist drive shall be capable, through a programmable input terminal, of providing a precision control method by which the speed range produced by the speed reference signal is automatically rescaled at the operator’s command from a 0 to 100% speed range on open loop drives, to obtain micro speed control.

E. AC Thruster Shoe Brake/Disk Brake:

Thruster Shoe Brakes for Trolley and Gantry - The brakes shall be furnished complete with an electrically driven AC thruster type actuator. Brakes shall be manufactured and conform to AIST-

NEMA (American Iron and Steel Institute-National Electrical Manufacturers Association) torque and dimensional standards and be of mill duty quality.

F. General Purpose Induction Motors:

Motors shall be designed specifically for crane and hoist duty. CMAA Class “C”. Drain holes shall be provided at low points at each end. Inspection service covers shall be provided with gaskets.

Hardware shall be corrosion resistant. Motors shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 70, CMAA 70, NEMA MG 1, and UL 1004. One thermal sensitive device embedded in hoist motor windings shall be provided. Device and associated circuitry shall serve as an alarm activating a common fault at the Belly Box Controller when motor temperatures become excessive. Set point shall be set below the Class B insulation t temperature limit. Thermal-sensitive device and associated circuits shall be self-restoring (automatic reset)

G. Main Auxiliary Hoist Motor:

1. Hoist motor shall be ac squirrel cage type for use in AC adjustable frequency control systems.

2. Bridge and Trolley Drive Motors shall be ac type for use in AC adjustable frequency control systems.

3. Motor enclosures shall be totally enclosed, non-ventilated (TENV) or totally enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC.)

4. Hoist Motor Insulation shall be provided with insulation which has a Class F rating based on

105 degree C motor temperature rise above 40 degrees C ambient, with frame size selection based on continuous ratings.

5. Bridge and Trolley Motor Insulation and Time Rating. Bridge and trolley drive motors shall be provided with an insulation which has a Class F rating based on 105 degrees C motor temperature rise above 40 degree C ambient with frame size selection based on continuous rating.

H. Radio Transmitter with Spare & Permanent Crane Controller.

1. Transmitter- 4 motion transmitter with gantry, trolley, main hoist and auxiliary hoist controls, belly-box with 4 fully proportional paddle levers.

2. Receiver – 5 step output for all functions.

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3. Accessories – Carrying Belt, 2 rechargeable batteries, and a 120 VAC battery charger.

4. The Contractor shall provide spare radio controller

5. The Contractor shall provide and install permanent Crane Controller in the Operator’s Cabin.

I. Insulated Electrical Conductor Bars:

The Contactor shall be responsible for identifying the insulated electrical conductor bars and the number of conductors required to power the gantry crane and all its components. The Contractor shall supply insulated conductor bars that account for active travel, total travel, payout according to National Electric Codes (NEC) latest Standards. The unit shall be sized by the Engineer to provide the correct amperage to the cane and work in concert with the electrical upgrade.

J. Runway Stops:

Provide bumpers capable of stopping the crane (not including the lifted load) at a rate of deceleration not to exceed 3 fps squared when traveling in either direction at 20 percent of rated speed.

K. Painting:

All surfaces to be painted shall receive proper metal preparation and cleaning prior to application of the paint coating system to insure good adhesion. Rust inhibiting prime coat shall be applied followed by a finish coat of lead-free industrial enamel. Finish color to match existing.

L. Load Test with Weight and Certification.

The contractor is responsible to provide and performance a load test using the proper weight and crane standards required by crane safety agencies, and crane certification as well.

i. The Contractor shall submit a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Form filled out to be reviewed by Power Plant Personnel.

ii. Conduct a Safety Meeting with all the personnel involved in the project and Power

Plant Personnel prior to starting the project.

2.2 Clean-Up and Disposal of Waste Materials

iii. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup and disposal of waste materials and rubbish from the site, field office(s), and staging area(s).

iv. The disposal of waste materials and rubbish shall be in accordance with applicable

Federal, state, and local laws and regulations and with the requirements in these

Contract documents. Should a conflict exist in the requirements for cleanup and disposal of waste materials, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

1. All waste unless otherwise noted in these specifications shall be disposed of at a licensed landfill or waste disposal facility.

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2. Recyclables

a. The Contractor shall dispose of recyclable and reusable products through waste disposal only as a last option.

b. Scrap metal shall be donated or sold to scrap dealers or recycle centers whenever possible.

v. No excess materials shall be deposited within Government property, unless compliance confirmed by the Government. Excess materials not compliance confirmed by the Government for placement on Government property shall be disposed of or reused by the Contractor at another site.

vi. The Contractor shall maintain work and storage areas free from accumulations of waste materials and rubbish and before completing the work, shall remove all temporary facilities, including, buildings, unused materials, concrete forms, and other like materials, which are not a part of the permanent work.

2.3 Warranty

vii. The Contractor shall warrant that work performed under this PWS conforms to the

Contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier for a period of at least one (1) year.

1. The Contractor is responsible for providing warranties on items when the manufacturer's warranty is less than the time period indicated in Paragraph

L.viii A or when the manufacturer's warranty does not cover full repair and/or replacement as appropriate.

viii. The Contractor shall obtain warranties from responsible subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers, within sixty (60) days after completion of the applicable item of work, but no later than the date of warranty commencement.

ix. Starting date of warranty is date of substantial completion.

x. A warranty requires that if a warranted item fails to meet Contract requirements, it shall be repaired, replaced, or have other remedial actions taken to bring the item into compliance with the Contract requirements. Any item damaged due to failure or malfunction of item warranted under this Contract shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Government.

xi. The Contractor shall supply the CO with a telephone number, mailing address, email address, and contact name for the point of contact for any required warranty work.

2.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS

b. General

i. The Falcon Power Plant 75/20 TON Bridge Crane is located inside the Power Plant and was installed in 1950’s. The most common task are used for provide maintenance in three (3) Power Generators, move trash, move supplies, and setting

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c. Government Furnished Utilities

i. The Government will not be furnishing any utilities for this project including, but not limited to electricity, telephone, sewer, and natural gas.

d. Use of Government Land

i. The Contractor's facilities shall be arranged and operated in a manner to preserve and protect existing features, trees, and vegetation to the maximum extent practicable. The location, construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of

Contractor's facilities on Government land shall be subject to the approval of the

COR.

ii. USIBWC land is not available for use for the Contractor's field office and/or sheds.

iii. USIBWC property is available for use as the Contractor's staging and/or storage areas.

iv. Housing for Contractor personnel will not be permitted on Government land.

e. Hazardous Materials

i. The Contractor is responsible for evaluating the existing systems to determine the presence of lead or asbestos-containing materials.

ii. The Contractor shall provide a finding report to the COR to include a plan for handling and proper disposal of lead and/or asbestos-containing materials prior to the removal of the existing systems.

2.5 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Common Product Requirements

1.Materials Certification

The Contractor shall submit a materials certification package to COR which contains a checklist and supporting documentation for all materials used on the project. The supporting documentation shall consist of a summary of all documentation practices utilized for material acceptance and explanations of any deficiencies noted on the checklist.

Material certifications shall ensure that all items meet the Buy American Act (41 USC 10a

- 10d).

2. Source Control

1. The Contractor shall use only materials that meet the Contract requirements.

2. Unless otherwise specified or compliance confirmed, the Contractor shall use new materials for the work. Material can be reused onsite upon written approval of COR.

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3. All materials installed shall be free of defects.

4. The Contractor shall secure the Government’s compliance confirmation of the proposed source of materials to be used before their delivery.

3. Quality Control / Quality Assurance of Materials

a) Source Limitations to the greatest extent possible for each item of work, the Contractor shall provide materials of a singular generic kind from a single source.

b) Compatibility of Options

Where more than one choice is available as an option for the Contractor’s selection of a product, material, or equipment, the Contractor shall select an option which is compatible with other products, materials, or equipment. Compatibility is a basic general requirement of product, material, and equipment selections.

c) Hazardous Materials

The Contractor shall use materials that are free of hazardous materials. The Contractor shall notify the Government immediately when a visual observation or odor indicates that materials in required material sources or on sites owned or controlled by the Government may contain hazardous materials.

4. Surplus Materials

a) The Contractor shall not take ownership of surplus materials unless otherwise indicated.

b) The Contractor shall remove and dispose of materials in accordance with Paragraph 2.2

If requested or otherwise noted in these specifications, the Contractor shall provide an appropriate level of documentation to verify proper disposal.

5. Storage and Protection

Designate receiving/storage areas for incoming products so that they are delivered according to installation schedule and placed convenient to work area in order to minimize waste due to excessive materials handling and misapplication.

a) Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

b) Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

c) Prevent contact with material that may cause corrosion, discoloration, or staining.

d)Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

e) The Contractor shall store and handle materials to preserve their quality and fitness for the work and shall store materials so that they can be easily inspected and retested. When required by the Government, the Contractor shall protect the material with cover, on wooden platforms, or on other hard, clean surfaces as necessary.

3. DELIVERABLES

3.1 General

Deliverables include, but are not limited to:

a) Project Schedule

Project Schedule is to be delivered to COR within seven (7) Calendar Days of contract award.

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b) Licenses and Certifications

The Contractor shall submit Certifications required to perform this project in this PWS.

c) Crane Maintenance and Repairs

All maintenance procedures and material required to perform this project shall be approved by

Power Plant Superintendent and Power Plant Electrical Engineer prior to perform this project.

d) Maintenance Procedure Plan

The Contractor shall provide a procedure to perform this PWS without disturbing power plant daily operations.

e) Material and equipment certifications

f) Safety documents

4) PROJECT COORDINATION & ADMINISTRATION

4.1 General

The Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and services required by this

Performance Work Statement to perform the work for the Contract sum and within the Contract time.

The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its suppliers, manufactures and subcontractors have reviewed all applicable documents relative to their work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and services not provided by the Contractor’s suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and/or subcontractors.

4.2 Security

The Contractor is responsible for securing the work site, equipment, and materials from vandalism and theft.

4.3 Safety

a) The Contractor is solely responsible for worksite safety while performing work or inspections on Government property. The Contractor shall implement a safety program that protects the lives and health of personnel in the project area, prevents damage to property, and avoids work interruptions.

b) The Contractor is responsible for being cognizant of and ensuring compliance with the requirements set forth. Such responsibility shall apply to both the Contractor’s operations and those of the Contractor’s subcontractors.

c) The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of all applicable regulations of the

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, and 29 CFR 1926, Construction Standards.

d) The OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926 can be accessed at http://www.osha.gov or http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/.

e) The Contractor’s personnel shall be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to hard hats, safety goggles, welding shields, face shields, protective footwear, protective gloves, and hearing protection.

http://www.osha.gov/ http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/

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f) The Contractor shall perform daily housekeeping. The Government will not provide trash dumpsters.

5) PROJECT MEETINGS

5.1General

a) The Contractor, the COR, or the CO may schedule project meetings at any time.

b) When USIBWC schedules a meeting, the COR shall inform participants and others involved and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. The COR shall prepare the meeting agenda and distribute to all invited attendees.

c) When the Contractor schedule's a meeting, the Contractor shall inform participants and others involved and individuals whose presence is required, of date and time of each meeting. The Contractor shall prepare the meeting agenda and distribute to all invited attendees.

d) The following meetings are anticipated, and the Contractor shall identify them in the Schedule:

1. Kickoff Meeting

2. Progress Meetings

1. Kickoff Meeting

a) After award of the Contract, the COR will coordinate with the Contractor to schedule a Kickoff Meeting. The meeting shall take place prior to the beginning of any Contract work.

b) The purpose of the meeting is to introduce project personnel and to review responsibilities and procedures.

c) The Contractor shall reach an understanding with the Government regarding the project requirements as stated is this Performance Work Statement. This understanding shall be documented in writing and approved by the CO after the

Kickoff Meeting.

d) Attendees include, but are not limited to:

3. Contractor's Project Manager

4. COR

5. Falcon Power Plant Representative

6. It is recommended that Contractor's engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other concerned parties also attend the conference. The

Contractor may invite anyone they wish to this meeting.

7. All participants at the conference shall be familiar with the project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the work.

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e) Agenda

Discussion of items of significance that could affect the work and project, including the following:

8. Introduction/designation of key personnel and their duties.

9. Review of the current phasing, critical work sequencing, and long-lead items.

10. Review of minimum project requirements.

11. Review of procedures for handling and processing modifications, RFIs, deliverables, and applications for payment.

12. Preparation of deliverable documents.

13. Use of site.

14. Work restrictions.

15. USIBWC and other's occupancy requirements.

16. Safety and first aid.

17. Security.

18. Maintenance of project site.

19. Working hours.

f) Meeting Minutes

The Contractor will record the discussions of the meeting and distribute the minutes to all attendees for review prior to finalizing.

2. Progress Meetings

i. The COR will schedule progress meetings once the Contractor has mobilized onsite. The COR will conduct and issue minutes of the meetings. Meeting minutes will become official Contract correspondence.

ii. The Government may call other meetings on an "as needed" basis.

iii. The purpose of these meetings shall be to analyze the progress of the work, resolve conflicts, and in general coordinate the operation of all organizations active at the project site.

6. PROJECT SCHEDULE

a. Description / Purpose

i. The Contractor shall prepare a project schedule which shall reflect completion of all work under this Performance Work Statement and shall include allotted time for all related activities by other agencies within the allotted Contract period.

ii. The first compliance confirmed schedule that properly shows all activities within the allotted period shall be the baseline schedule.

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b. Schedule Requirements

i. Project schedule submittals for compliance confirmation shall include an electronic pdf file.

1. All abbreviations shall be defined.

2. Each project schedule shall show a revision date.

ii. The Contractor shall provide an updated schedule with any invoices.

iii. Schedule Requirements

iv. Baseline Schedule

1) A complete baseline schedule shall be submitted. The

Government will review the project schedule and submit comments and required revisions within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt.

2) Upon compliance confirmation of the baseline schedule, save the schedule as a baseline and update on a monthly basis. The schedule update will be used to evaluate the Contractor's progress and invoice payments.

c. Baseline Schedule Preparation

Prepare a list of all activities required to complete the work. The baseline schedule shall include all planned work activities and sequences and show Contract completion within the number of calendar days specified in the Contract.

1) Activities

Indicate the estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities.

2) The baseline schedule.

as developed shall show the sequence and interdependence of activities required for complete performance of the work.

3) Time Frame

The proposed duration assigned to each activity shall be the

Contractor's best estimate of time required to complete the activity considering the scope and resources planned for the activity.

i. Incorporate inspections, permitting, repairs, and other activities that may affect the completion of the Contract in the project schedule.

ii. Show a beginning date, ending date, and duration in number of calendar days for each activity.

iii. Show float for each work activity.

4) Constraints.

Include constraints and work restrictions in schedule and show how the sequence of work is affected.

5) Milestones

Include milestones indicated in this document in schedule, including, but not limited to, the cleaning, inspection, repair, or other items as determined by the Contractor.

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7, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

a. Contractor's Responsibility

i. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform work in compliance with all applicable requirements of federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and standards, including, but not limited to, those outlined in d below.

ii. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to acquire copies of all applicable codes, regulations, and standards for ready reference.

iii. In instances where requirements are in conflict, the stricter standard shall apply.

iv. Any and all inspections, observations, or tests required for code compliance are the responsibility of the Contractor.

b. Permits

i. Prior to the beginning of work, the Contractor shall be responsible for researching, coordinating, obtaining, and paying all applicable fees for all permits required by Federal, state, and local entities. The Government is not responsible for any existing or newly introduced permits required before, during and/or after work on of this project.

ii. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall give and maintain any and all notices required by applicable regulations, laws, or permitting authorities pertaining to work on of this project.

iii. Building Permits

1. USIBWC is not required to obtain building permits from local jurisdictions on real estate owned or controlled by USIBWC. However, work on utility connections, sewer connections, and fire-protection systems may require liaison with local jurisdictions. The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying the coordination required.

2. Though the USIBWC is not required to obtain building permits from local jurisdiction, the Contractor shall comply with state and local building codes to the maximum extent practicable. USIBWC has the final authority to accept or reject any recommendation from state and/or local government officials.

c. Dates

i. For all related standards and regulatory requirements in this document, the version, edition, or year shown indicates the governing version.

ii. All Public Laws, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR), Executive Orders (EOs), Management Policies, Government

Directives, Government Standards, refer to the original document as well as any subsequent amendments, corrections, and/or additions.

3. The latest amendments, corrections and additions are to be assumed applicable in the same way as the document itself.

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4. The version in effect as of the issuing date of the Solicitation for this project governs unless the law, regulation, order, policy, directive, or standard is updated with a retroactive clause.

d. Summary of Regulatory Documents and Agencies

Regulatory requirements applicable to this project are listed below.

i. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

5. 2017 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

ii. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

6. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910)

6) https://www.osha.gov/law-regs.html

7. Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)

7) https://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc

_type=STANDARDS&p_toc_level=1&p_keyvalue=Constructio n

iii. Public Laws and Acts

All Public Laws and Acts can be found at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/

iv. State of Texas

8. Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules Concerning the Practice of

Engineering and Professional Engineering Licensure

8) http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/downloads/law&rules.pdf

9. MEASUREMENTS AND PAYMENTS

a. Schedule of Values

ii. Breakdown each lump sum item into component work activities used in the schedule for which invoices may be requested. The work activities broken out within the Schedule of Values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the baseline schedule submitted under this section.

1. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the Contract price for that lump sum item.

2. Overhead, general and administrative expenses, escrow, bonds, profit, and other across the board markups shall be applied to each line in the

Schedule of Values uniformly.

3. An unbalanced Schedule of Values providing for overpayment to the

Contractor for items of work to be performed first will not be compliance confirmed but shall be revised by the Contractor and resubmitted until acceptable to the COR. If requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish full copies of subcontracts showing actual costs.

4. The Government may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values.

iii. Do not break down unit price items. Use only the Contract price for unit price items.

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iv. An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and COR before the first invoice is processed.

v. The following items shall have an entry in the Schedule of Values. The Contractor may breakdown each item listed into subsections if they so choose. The Contractor may add additional items. The items shown are the minimum required.

1. Mobilization/Demobilization

2. Falcon Power Plant Roadway Crane Maintenance and Repairs

3. Falcon Power Plant Switchyard Crane Maintenance and Repairs

4. Amistad Power Plant Crane Maintenance and Repairs

b. Progress Payment (Lump Sum CLIN)

i. The Schedule of Values shall be used to prepare an invoice request for the items, or portions of items, of the work completed during the monthly progress period.

ii. As the activity progresses, the Contractor will be paid the value based on the percentage associated with the activity in the Schedule of Values.

iii. The progress payments are made to benefit the Contractor. These payments are made based upon preliminary deliverables, preliminary field inspections, preliminary testing data, and/or preliminary reports. Progress payments do not constitute acceptance of any portion of the work and do not reduce the Contractor’s liability to replace unsatisfactory work, material, or equipment.

iv. No progress payment will be made when, in…