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SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to provide one (1) crane rental with operator and oiler, all water pumping equipment and appurtenances required, and miscellaneous equipment as specified to support the de-watering of the Barren River Lake stilling basin. The crane, water pumps, and equipment shall be delivered to Barren River Lake Tailwater, 235 Tailwater Road Scottsville, Kentucky 42164.

The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all equipment and personnel meet the specification in the contract and comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications, drawings, and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein.

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor. Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the Quote. Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected.

Notes:

The contract award will be based on Low Price.

A site visit is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for the contractor to review the complexities of the work site, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. A single site visit will be held on __March 26, 2025__, at 10:00 Central Time (CT). The Pre-Bid Site visit will be held at the Project Site Lake Office, please use the following address:

11088 Finney Road, Glasgow, KY, 42141

If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, a site visit with the TPOC, Darren Roberts, (502) 315-7007 and/or Maintenance Lead, Timmy Jackson, (270) 646-2055.

All questions shall be directed to Projnet, see solicitation attachment for Projnet instructions.

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Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation).

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PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY.

ESTIMATED

COST

Supply (1) Crane as specified with Licensed Operator and Oiler

JOB 1

Supply all water pumping equipment, hoses, and accessories as specified for one week.

JOB 1

Provide one (1) round lightweight 1.5 - cubic yard concrete bucket (hopper) as specified for one week.

JOB 1

Provide one (1) crane bin (trash skip / basket) as specified for one week.

JOB 1

Total Base Line Items 001 thru 004:

Option Item:

Provide one (1) telehandler forklift as specified for four

(4) weeks.

Ea. 1

Option Item:

Provide one (1) set of temporary stairs with handrails as specified for one week.

Ea. 1

Option Item:

Provide one (1) diesel powered light plant as specified for one week.

Ea. 1

TOTAL COST Base Line Items 001 thru 004 + Option Items 005 thru 007:

Note: Option Items can be awarded up to three (3) weeks after notice of award.

SPECIFICATION FOR BARREN RIVER LAKE

RENTAL EQUIPMENT TO SUPPORT STILLING BASIN INSPECTION DEWATERING

1. GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide the specified rental equipment to support the de-watering of the stilling basin at Barren River Lake in Glasgow, KY. The rental equipment shall include a crane with a licensed operator and oiler familiar with the equipment, water pumping equipment with all accessories and components required to dewater the basin, a 1.5 cubic yard hoist able concrete bucket, and a trash skip / crane bin per the specification below. Option items for additional miscellaneous equipment to include a telehandler, temporary stairs, and light plant as detailed in the specifications below can be awarded within three weeks of the notice of award.

All personnel, equipment, materials, and incidentals required to transport, assemble / disassemble, and operate the crane are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be included. Water pumps and other equipment will be operated by USACE after delivery and set up. All equipment and materials shall be in good working order, free from all defects or imperfections effecting performance.

Delivery and pickup shall be to Barren River Lake Tailwater parking lot / Maintenance Compound, please use the following address:

235 Tailwater Road Scottsville, Kentucky 42164

We anticipate for work to start June 23, 2025, at 0700 CT, and for work to be completed within seven (7) calendar days from the start of work. TPOC will coordinate with contractor prior to the anticipated delivery date. Equipment shall be onsite and ready for use no later than the scheduled start date and time. This work is contingent on the conditions and water levels and flow downstream. Actual delivery dates of rental equipment will be coordinated and scheduled with USACE after award.

The contractor shall notify the TPOC or Maintenance Lead a minimum of 48 hours before delivery.

A site visit is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for the contractor to review the complexities of the work site, to verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. A single site visit will be held on __March 26, 2025__, at 1000 CT.

The Pre-Bid Site visit will be held at the Project Site Lake Office, please use the following address:

11088 Finney Road, Glasgow, KY, 42141

If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, a site visit with the TPOC, Darren Roberts, (502) 315-7007 and/or Maintenance Lead, Timmy Jackson, (270) 646-2055.

2. LINE ITEMS

Line Item 001: Provide (1) Crane as specified with Licensed Operator and Oiler

GENERAL:

The rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the crane has been accepted for use.

Crane Rental will be for seven (7) consecutive calendar days; up to 12-hours per day. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 3-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery and set up date. The crane shall be onsite, assembled, and ready for use no later than 0700 CT Monday June 23. The contractor shall notify the Maintenance Lead a minimum of 48 hours before delivery.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday 0700 CT on June 23 to Sunday 1900 CT June 29. It is anticipated the crane will be disassembled and picked up from the site no later than Monday June 30.

All labor, equipment, fuel, permits, testing, protection mats (crane mats), counterweights, rigging, and all accessories associated with the delivery, set-up, operation, and pick up of the crane shall be provided by the contractor and included in the rental.

RENTAL EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

a. Crane rental shall include all necessary equipment and components capable of hoisting cofferdam materials weighing approximately 7,500 to 8,000 lbs. at a 200 ft. maximum radius. The crane must also be capable of hoisting water pumps and other equipment weighing up to 10,000 lbs. at a maximum radius of 150 ft.

(Provided weight are approximate and do not include crane block, rigging, wire rope, hook)

b. Age of crane shall not exceed 10 years.

c. Crane shall meet the requirements of Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, 2024. In particular Chapter 16, Load Handling Equipment. Crane shall comply with ASME B30.5.

d. All crane rigging (wire rope, hooks, block, collector rings, slings, shackles, hook(s) with latches, etc.) shall be provided by the contractor as part of this rental.

All rigging shall meet the requirements of ASME B30 Standards and Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, 2024. In particular Chapter 15, Rigging.

Rigging shall be sufficient to lift the required loads of the job.

Rigging shall be marked by the manufacture showing the working load limits (WLL) or rated capacity of each rigging component applicable per the EM385-1-1 Chapter 15 (sections 15-5 & 15-8).

See Exhibits E & F for the anticipated items to be hoisted.

e. The farthest distance from the north end of the cofferdam to the north edge of the pavement is approximately 175 ft. (straight line measurement). See the aerial site map and layout in the appendix.

g. The approximate elevation of the parking lot surface is EL 504.00. The bottom of the re-treat channel is expected to be approximately EL 471.00. The crane’s main and auxiliary hoists shall be rigged for full capacity at each radius and maintain at least three wraps of wire rope on the drum and have enough wire to lower a load approximately thirty-three (33) feet below the elevation of the crane’s outriggers.

h. The Crane will be positioned on the existing asphalt paved parking lot at the tailwater. As-built drawings indicate the in-place pavement section of the parking lot consists of 2” of bituminous asphalt surface over 6” of crushed stone base underlain by silty clay soils.

The anticipated allowable bearing capacity for the pavement area is 1,700 psf.

The road to access the tailwater parking lot is located on the west side of the KY Hwy 252 (Barren River

Dam Rd.) and is approximately 18 ft. wide.

The parking lot where the crane will be located is approximately 65 ft. wide by 425 ft. in length.

We anticipate the crane would be positioned on the eastern half of the parking lot nearest to the stilling basin structure.

i. Crane mats shall be provided by the contractor. The contractor is responsible for confirming the bearing capacity and determining the size, type, and configuration of the crane mats. The crane mats shall be suitable to support the full load of the crane while on the outriggers without damaging the pavement.

j. Crane refueling, servicing, and inspections shall be the completed during working hours. All fuel, coolants, and lubricants are to be supplied by the contractor. Coordination shall be made with the Maintenance Lead.

EMERGENCY REPAIRS

The contractor shall respond to service calls within 4 hours of notification. Due to the urgency of the job and impact to the community and industry downstream, the crane shall not be inoperable for more than 48 hours or it shall be replaced with a comparable crane. All costs related shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

OPERATORS SPECIFICATIONS

a. Crane Operator Requirements. Operator must be trained, certified, and qualified to operator the crane per EM385-1-1 (2024 edition) section 16-3.

b. Crane operator and oiler shall be available for 12-hour days.

c. Operator shall be responsible for securing the equipment when crane is not in-use.

d. Operators shall be present at USACE shift start meetings to plan, coordinate, and review the day’s lifts.

WORK SCHEDULE

Crane shall be operational for up to 12-hours a day. Work is expected to be seven (7) consecutive calendar days, which includes weekends. Project working hours are expected to be 0700 to 1900 CT.

a. The government representative will notify the prime contractor if work for the upcoming day is canceled or postponed.

b. Tasks – The following series of tasks are considered the typical duties that the rental crane will be used to perform. These tasks are representative of, but not all inclusive of the tasks performed under this contract. See exhibits in the appendix for examples of items to be hoisted.

Operator shall participate in lift planning and critical lift procedures. This will be a collaborative effort between USACE and the contractor’s operator. It is expected that most of the lifting work would be critical lifts, therefore critical lift plans and documentation would need to be provided per EM385-1-1, Chapter 16- 7.d. Lift plans shall be submitted to USACE for review no later than one week before the expected delivery of the crane.

Lifting cofferdam materials consisting of bulk bags filled with crushed limestone, sand, or other fill material and setting into the tailwater channel and at stilling basin invert.

Lifting water pumps and material from delivery trailers to designated areas.

Hoist a 1.5-yard concrete bucket to remove fish from stilling basin area.

Lift any miscellaneous equipment and materials as required to support dewatering, inspection, and mild repair operations.

Once work has been completed, the cofferdam material will be lifted out of the stilling basin and channel;

pumps, equipment, and materials will be stage for pickup or loaded on trailers.

Line Item 002: Supply all water pumping equipment, hoses, and accessories for one week.

The contractor shall provide all water pumping equipment, including all pumps, piping/hoses, appurtenances, and mechanical systems necessary to de-water the stilling basin structure. The pumps will be operated by USACE during the de-watering. The equipment shall be capable of pumping and maintaining a minimum of 15 CFS of water flow. Once the stilling basin is dewatered, the pumps would be used to control and evacuate any water leakage entering the stilling basin or the dewatered portion of the tailwater between the stilling basin sill and eastside of the cofferdam.

The basis of design will require the following:

Number of Pumps: (2) pumps minimum Total Combined Pumping Capacity: 6,732 GPM minimum Total Dynamic Head: 50 ft. to 60 ft. (max)

It is assumed two electrical submersible water pumps would work best due to limited flat areas near the stilling basin and multiple pumps would exceed the minimum required CFS. The pumps would be powered by a diesel generator that shall be included and provided with the rental. We anticipate the generator would be positioned on or near the asphalt parking lot south of the stilling basin. Enough power cable shall be provided to power the pumps.

Alternate pumps or combination of pumps capable of supplying the specified CFS can be submitted to the TPOC for approval before the rental period commences.

The rental shall include all hoses, strainers, discharges, accessories, diesel powered electric generator, power cables, and incidentals required to de-water the stilling basin per the specifications provided herein.

All labor, equipment, materials, fuel, permits, and incidentals required to transport the equipment (delivery and pickup) are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be included.

The rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the equipment has been accepted for use. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 2-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date. All equipment shall be onsite and ready for use at the scheduled start date and time.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday June 23 through Sunday June 29. It is anticipated the equipment will be picked up from the site no later than Monday June 30.

a. Rental period shall be for one week / (7) calendar days.

b. Pumps must be capable of moving a combined minimal of at least 15 CFS (6,732 gpm).

c. All equipment must be liftable by crane and forklift; and under 10,000 lbs. total weight in order to be hoisted and placed in position. This includes any heavy accessory that cannot be reasonably be lifted and moved by a person.

d. Pump shall be able to efficiently move water from stilling basin floor (EL 466.2) up over the stilling basin wing wall (elevation varies: EL 509.99 to EL 497.00) and out to the retreat channel beyond the cofferdam. Hand railing will be removed by USACE if required. Pumps will be placed in alternate locations as needed.

e. Provide hoses of correct size and type to optimize pump performance and efficiency per the pump manufacturer’s specification and to meet the requirements of the job.

f. Each pump shall be supplied with enough length of hose required to reach from the stilling basin floor, up over the stilling basin wing wall to the pump and from the pump to the discharge point located downstream (west) of the cofferdam into the retreat channel. See exhibits in the appendix for anticipated site layout with approximate locations where pumps would be positioned.

g. The farthest distance from pump intake location to pump discharge is approximately 300 lineal feet. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify and determine all measurements to achieve the intent of this scope of work.

h. Provide USACE with pump operating manual and details for assembly of components.

i. Equipment age shall not exceed 10 years.

j. It is expected that multiple pumps would be supplied to provide a layer of redundancy in the event a mechanical issue is encountered with a pump and to help de-water the stilling basin quickly.

k. USACE personnel will operate and refuel pumps/generator.

l. Electric pumps shall be rated for protection class IP 68.

m. Generator(s) required to power electric pumping equipment must be sufficient to operate the pumps; and shall use diesel fuel.

EMERGENCY REPAIRS

The contractor shall respond to service calls within 4 hours of notification. Due to the urgency of the job and impact to the community and industry downstream, the pumps and/or accessories shall not be inoperable for more than 24 hours or it shall be replaced with comparable equipment. All costs related shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

Line Item 003: Provide one (1) round lightweight concrete bucket (hopper) for one week.

The contractor shall provide a lightweight concrete bucket that is liftable by crane with bottom discharge and clamshell gate operated by a hand lever. The bucket will be used by USACE to support the de-watering of the stilling basin for task such as relocating fish and helping spread sand/stone materials to be used in the de-watering.

The equipment must meet the specification listed below. The proposed equipment technical data shall be submitted to USACE for approval.

All labor, equipment, materials, fuel, permits, and incidentals required to transport the equipment (delivery and

The rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the equipment has been accepted for use. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 2-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date. Equipment shall be onsite and ready for use at the scheduled start date and time.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday June 23 through Sunday June 29. It is anticipated the equipment

b. Shall have capacity (volume) of 1.5 cubic yards.

c. Must be able to be hoisted and use with a crane by a lifting bail.

d. Must have a gate throat for rapid discharge and thorough cleanout.

e. Non-jamming, grout-tight, self-closing 16” diameter double clamshell gate with easily controlled fast-acting bail-type handle (hoop type wrapped around hand lever) or similar.

f. Loading height shall be no taller than 60”.

g. Maximum weight of equipment shall be less than 1,000 lbs. empty.

h. Equipment age shall not exceed 10 years.

i. Documentation showing the concrete bucket has been manufactured and engineered to handle the specified capacity and ability to be hoisted must be provided to be acceptable for use.

Line Item 004: Provide one (1) crane bin (trash skip / basket) for one week.

The contractor shall provide a crane bin (trash skip / basket) to be used by USACE to support the de-watering of the stilling basin for task such as removing debris, rocks, and silts which will be loaded into the bin by using hand tools or by hand. The equipment must meet the specification listed below. The proposed equipment technical data shall be submitted to USACE for approval.

All labor, equipment, materials, fuel, permits, and incidentals required to transport the equipment (delivery and

The rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the equipment has been accepted for use. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 2-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date. Equipment shall be onsite and ready for use at the scheduled start date and time.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday June 23 through Sunday June 29. It is anticipated the equipment

b. Shall have a minimum capacity (volume) of 1 cubic yard and maximum capacity of 2 cubic yards.

c. Must be able to be hoisted and use with a crane.

d. Maximum loaded weight capacity shall be less than 7,500 lbs.

e. Maximum weight of bin shall be less than 1,000 lbs.

f. Equipment age shall not exceed 10 years.

g. Shall meet the ASME B-TH1/B30.20 standard.

h. Documentation showing the trash skip has been manufactured and engineered to handle the specified capacity and ability to be hoisted must be provided to be acceptable for use.

Option Line Item 005: Provide one (1) telehandler forklift for four (4) weeks.

Provide one (1) telehandler forklift for use by USACE to support the de-watering of the stilling basin for task such as moving bulk bags to be used for the cofferdam and other equipment. The equipment must meet the specification listed below. The proposed equipment technical data shall be submitted to USACE for approval.

All labor, equipment, materials, fuel, permits, and incidentals required to transport the equipment (delivery and pickup) are the responsibility of the contractor and shall be included. If option is awarded, the delivery of the equipment will be coordinated and scheduled with USACE.

If option is awarded, the rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the equipment has been accepted for use. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 2-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date. It is anticipated that the delivery of the telehandler will be one week before the crane and other equipment are delivered for preparatory work and staging. Equipment shall be onsite and ready for use at the scheduled start date and time.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday June 16 at 0730 CT through Sunday July 13. It is anticipated the equipment will be picked up from the site no later than Monday July 14.

Option can be awarded within 3-weeks of notice of award.

a. Rental period shall be for (4) weeks.

b. Shall have a maximum capacity of handling 10,000 pounds.

c. Must be diesel powered.

d. Age of equipment shall not exceed 10 years.

e. LHE Equipment shall meet the requirements of Corps of Engineers Safety Manual EM 385-1-1, 2024. In particular Chapters 16, Load Handling Equipment and Chapter 18, Vehicles, Machinery, and Mechanized Equipment.

Option Line Item 006: Provide one (1) set of temporary stairs with handrails for one week.

Provide one (1) set of temporary stairs for use by USACE to access the de-watered stilling basin. The equipment must meet the specification listed below. The stairs will be positioned on the stilling basin floor at the sill. The proposed equipment technical data shall be submitted to USACE for approval.

All labor, equipment, materials, fuel, permits, and incidentals required to transport the equipment (delivery and

If option is awarded, the rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the equipment has been accepted for use. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 2-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date. Equipment shall be onsite and ready for use at the scheduled start date and time.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday June 23 through Sunday June 29. It is anticipated the equipment

b. Shall have a minimum load capacity of 100 psf.

c. Shall meet or exceed OSHA safety standards and EM385-1-1 Chapter 24-8.

d. Risers must be of uniform height and treads of uniform depth.

e. Shall have standard handrail as specified in EM385-1-1 chapter 24-8.h sections 7, 8, and 9.

f. Vertical rise is approximately 6’ – 9” from the stilling basin floor EL 466.2 to top of concrete sill EL 473.0.

g. Must be at least 36” wide out to out.

h. Must be easily assembled, installed, and removed.

Option Line Item 007: Provide one (1) diesel powered light plant for one week.

Provide one (1) diesel powered light plant for use by USACE to illuminate the stilling basin and parking area at night. The equipment must meet the specification listed below. The proposed equipment technical data shall be submitted to USACE for approval.

All labor, equipment, materials, fuel, permits, and incidentals required to transport the equipment (delivery and

If option is awarded, the rental period shall not begin before the required delivery date or before the equipment has been accepted for use. The TPOC will coordinate with the awarded contractor no later than 2-weeks prior to the anticipated delivery date. Equipment shall be onsite and ready for use at the scheduled start date and time.

Rental Period is anticipated to be from Monday June 23 through Sunday June 29. It is anticipated the equipment

b. Must be able to be hoisted and use with a crane.

c. Shall be able to be maneuvered by light truck.

d. Shall be powered by diesel fuel.

e. Shall have a minimum of four (4) light fixtures on a mast; Mast must be able to extend a minimum of 20 ft.

f. Lights shall provide a minimum total of 400,000 lumens.

3. SUBMITTALS

Before equipment is delivered the following items shall be provided to and accepted by the government:

a. Certificate of Compliance

b. Manufacturer’s Specifications and Load Chart

c. Personnel Qualifications and Certifications – LHE Operator

d. Equipment Specifications / Technical Data Sheets; Shall include Type, Make, Model, Serial #(s).

e. Operation and Safety Manuals

f. Inspection forms; including OEM Manufacturer’s Inspection Checklist

g. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for Crane Assembly and Disassembly

h. Standard & Critical Lift Plans

i. Other requirements will be reviewed during onsite inspection.

4. INSPECTION, TESTING, AND ACCEPTANCE

Prior to delivery, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel shall be allowed to inspect all equipment, review operator qualifications, review testing records, and review current inspection reports. Any equipment rented under this contract shall meet or exceed the current version of the following standards listed in Section 5 APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS below. Any safety or contract deficiencies found shall be corrected within 24 hours after notification of the deficiencies. Crane and LHE equipment will have to be inspected and operationally tested per the EM385-1-1 once onsite. If crane is subject to load testing requirement due to needing assembly upon arrival, contractor shall have test weights on hand for meeting this requirement.

5. APPLICABLE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS

a. ASME B30.5-2021 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

b. OSHA

c. US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 (latest version 15 MAR

2024) which specifically includes but is not limited to the items in Chapters 15, 16, 18, and 24 of the manual listed below:

i. Certification of Compliance (16-10.b)

ii. Standard lift planning (16-7.b)

iii. Critical lift planning (16-7.d)

iv. Personnel Qualifications (16-3)

v. Equipment Inspection and forms (16-5)

vi. General Requirements (16-8)

vii. Safety Devices and Operational Aids (16-8.o)

viii. Load Testing (16-8.u)

ix. Operation -Manuals, Load Charts, Logs (16-8.v)

x. Crane Mats (16-8.v.12)

xi. Rigging General Requirements (15-8)

xii. Rigging Inspection Requirements (15-5)

xiii. Safe Access Stairways (24-8.h)

xiv. Inspection Requirements (18-5)

xv. Vehicles, Machinery, and Mechanized Equipment General Requirements (18-8)

xvi. Tests, Maintenance, and Repair (18-8.a)

6. USACE REPRESENTATIVES

The government technical representative for this contracting action will be:

TPOC: Darren Roberts USACE Engineering Technician Office: (502) 315-7007 Email: Darren.c.roberts@usace.army.mil

Maintenance Lead: Timmy Jackson Barren River Lake 11088 Finney Road Glasgow, Kentucky 42141 Office: (270) 646-2055 Email: Timmy.W.Jackson@usace.army.mil

The TPOC, Lake Manager, and Maintenance Lead will be the government representatives that can make decisions on the job site with the contractor involving lifts, personnel, and schedule. Once the contract is awarded, the TPOC will coordinate with the contractor for submittals and other issues as they come up.

7. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE:

The awarded contractor will be required to attend a mandatory pre-work conference prior to delivery of the crane to discuss the Contractor’s mobilization plans, start date and other items in this contract. This will be scheduled and coordinated by the TPOC.

8. ANTI TERRORISM/OPSEC –

1. 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 (e.g., 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 clause of this contract, should the 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.

2. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

3. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12:

Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities. The Contractor must also provide the following:

(1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form or Pre-Bid/Site Visit Form; each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date.

Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required: SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S.

Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I- 688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRL-SM

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202

Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil

Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):

James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754; Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil

APPENDIX

EXHIBITS DESCRIPTION

Exhibit A Site Map

Exhibit B Site Map (2)

Exhibit C Site Layout Plan

Exhibit D Stilling Basin Detail

Exhibit E Stilling Basin & Re-treat Channel Profile

Exhibit F Examples of Cofferdam Material to be hoisted.

Exhibit G Examples of Hoisted Material and Equipment

Exhibit H Site Photos

Exhibit I ENG Form 6206 - Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Exhibit J ENG Form 6203 - Standard Lift Plan

Exhibit K ENG Form 6213 - Critical Lift Plan

Exhibit L ENG Form 6209 Certificate of Compliance for LHE