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W912WJ20Q0040

Rehabilitate Emergency Gate

Knightville Dam, Huntington, Massachusetts

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

March 2020

PAINTING AND REPAIR OF EMERGENCY GATE

Knightville Dam

Huntington, Massachusetts

STATEMENT OF WORK

Solicitation Number: W912WJ20Q0062 April 2020

A. General Description of the Work to be Performed

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under the project documents.

1. Location of Project: This project is at the Knightville Dam in Huntington, Massachusetts.

Knightville Dam is located on the Westfield River. From Westfield, it can be reached by traveling west on U.S. Route 20 to Huntington, then north on Route 112. Construction of Knightville Dam began in August 1939 and was completed in December 1941. The project consists of an earth fill dam with stone slope protection measuring 1,200-feet long and 160-feet high; a gated circular concrete conduit founded on bedrock 605-feet long with a diameter of 16 feet; and a curved chute spillway cut in rock with a 410-foot-long concrete weir. The weir’s crest elevation is 20 feet lower than the top of the dam.

2. Description of Work. The work of this project involves rehabilitation of the Emergency Gate, including abrasive blasting and painting of the entire gate structure, including the lifting structure attached to the top of the gate, and minor steel repair in one location on the lower edge of the gate.

A significant portion of the existing paint system has failed allowing corrosion to become established.

Most of this paint system failure and corrosion is found on the lower third of the gate and at corners and edges, and primarily on the side directly exposed to exterior weather conditions. The paint system on the upper two thirds of the gate, inner surfaces of the steel structure on both sides, and most of the side protected from the weather, is largely intact and without significant corrosion. However, even in areas where the paint system is intact, signs of advanced deterioration are common, including deep cracking of the paint surface, some chipping, top coat loss, and abraded areas. There was very minor section loss observed. There was no corrosion noted on any of the rollers.

A plate on the lower end of the gate has deflected away from the main body of the gate. There is no pack-rust inside of the steel plate and the deflection appears to be caused from either a manufacturing defect or possible impact damage. The Contractor shall restore the lower end of the plate to an undeflected, straight position by using clamps and welding. This steel repair shall be completed prior to the abrasive blasting and application of the new coating system to the entire gate structure.

The existing paint system is a believed to be a coal tar epoxy system applied during the original construction of the dam, or shortly thereafter, over another earlier paint system. Testing for the presence of lead in chips of the paint system and corrosion products removed from the gate was performed in December 2019 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Results showed the presence of lead in a concentration of 40,000 mg/kg (ppm). Laboratory testing results are attached to this document. The Contractor shall therefore consider all material removed from the Emergency Gate during the preparation of the steel to be a lead containing waste product and disposal of this waste shall be in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local rules and regulations. The Contractor shall employ the required worker safety precautions for work removing lead containing paint.

The Contractor shall solvent clean and use dry abrasive blasting techniques to fully remove all dirt, grease, existing coatings and corrosion from existing steel surfaces of the gate to the white metal grade (SSPC SP 5/NACE No. 1, "White Metal Blast Cleaning"). Water blasting will not be permitted.

Following steel preparation, the Contractor shall apply a new coal tar epoxy coating system (Formula C- 200a, SSPC Paint 16, "Coal Tar Epoxy-Polyamide Black (or Dark Red) Paint") in accordance with Section 09 97 02 PAINTING EMERGENCY GATE of this document.

The steel repair, steel preparation, and coating application work on the Emergency Gate shall be performed on site, with the gate in a raised position inside the Gate House. The gate can be placed in the raised position using a dedicated Government hoisting system currently in place and designed for this purpose. The preparation and painting work shall be performed within a temporary containment structure constructed by the Contractor inside the Gate House.

In order to prepare and paint all surfaces of the Emergency Gate and lifting structure at the top of the gate, the dogging system of the gate shall be used as required to support the gate from below while the lifting structure is disconnected from the gate. This procedure will expose contacting surfaces of the gate and lifting structure for preparation and painting work. The Contractor does not need to address the portion of the lifting structure covered by the hook of the hoisting system.

The Contractor shall note that all movement of the gate with the dedicated Government hoisting system, and use of the gate dogs, shall be performed by Government employees. The Contractor shall provide 24 hours advance notice to the Contracting Officer prior to all Contractor required gate movements and dogging system use.

Workers and the environment may be exposed to lead containing materials from the existing paint system(s) to be removed. Therefore, all worker protection and environmental protection requirements specified in the General Specifications and Section 09 97 03 PAINTING EMERGENCY GATE will be strictly enforced.

B. General Project Requirements

1. Work Site. The site of the work is on a US Army Corps of Engineers New England District flood control facility, in Huntington, Massachusetts. All rules and regulations of the Facility covering general safety, security, sanitary requirements, pollution control and traffic regulations shall be observed by the Contractor. Information regarding these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, who will provide such information or assist in obtaining same from appropriate authorities.

2. Security. The Contractor shall report any vandalism, suspicious activities or devices to the Contracting Officer or local police as soon as possible. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any heightened security measures and will expect vigilant monitoring of equipment, grounds and security fencing while working. At a heightened security posture, there may be work areas that are restricted. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of these restricted areas, and work may be delayed or restricted or will be performed in these areas under the direct supervision of U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers personnel.

At the close of each work day, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining a secure construction site and ensure the area of the scope of this contract is secure at all times during and after work hours.

3. Identification of Equipment and Tools. Affix to Contractor- or Subcontractor-owned machinery, motor vehicles, equipment, and tools, clearly legible identification showing the Contractor's or Subcontractor's name, and where space permits, address and telephone number, so as to distinguish them from Government-owned items, and can be returned to the rightful owner if inadvertently left on Government property.

4. Contractor’s Responsibility. The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials and carry out all operations as necessary to accomplish the work of this project as described in this document and on the contract drawings.

5. Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract within 15 days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, shall prosecute the work diligently, employing ample personnel and sufficient equipment, and shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 150 days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The time included for completion shall include final cleanup of the project site. Additional restrictions concerning the prosecution and completion of work are as follows:

a. The Contractor shall attend a Preconstruction Conference prior to the start of on-site construction work (see paragraph entitled "Preconstruction Conference", below).

b. The on-site work is restricted to 0700 (7:00 AM) to 1730 (5:30 PM).

6. Superintendence by the Contractor. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has the authority to act for the Contractor.

The qualified superintendent, and competent alternate, shall be capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language.

The project superintendent must have a minimum of five years experience in construction with at least two of those years as a superintendent on projects similar in size and complexity. The individual must be familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the project superintendent. The Contracting Officer may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

The project superintendent is primarily responsible for managing and coordinating day-to-day production and schedule adherence on the project. The superintendent is required to attend quality control meetings.

The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

The Project Superintendent is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with requirements specified in the contract and for failure to manage the project to insure timely completion.

Furthermore, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders is acceptable as the subject of claim for extension of time for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

7. Licensed Contractor. The Contractor shall be licensed as a General Contractor. All subcontractor's performing work shall be licensed for their respective discipline.

8. Contractor Personnel Conduct. The Contractor personnel's conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Contractor's employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any Contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The Contractor shall ensure no Contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on Government Property.

9. Traffic Regulation and Control. During construction the Contractor shall provide access as necessary to maintain traffic and to provide vehicle access to all residential and commercial structures in the project area. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period, except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations.

10. Access to the Project Site. Access to the project site is currently available for construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for his equipment and plant to and from the work site.

11. Construction Site Plan. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit a site plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities including layouts and details, equipment and material storage areas, access and haul routes, avenues of ingress/egress to fenced areas (e.g., the assigned storage and staging area), details of the fence installation (if used), and the number of trailers to be used. Identify any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud. Indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. Show locations of safety and construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas. The plan shall also show where temporary utility hook-ups are to be located, if required, and how grounding of equipment and trailers will be achieved, as appropriate. A storage and staging area will be discussed at the Preconstruction Conference. Any items removed from the property shall be recycled to the furthest extent possible.

12. Hours of Operation. On site work hours are as stated in Part B.5.b, above. The Contractor will not be permitted to perform on-site work on Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The exclusion of work on Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday.

Work outside the hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. If work is performed during periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

13. Progress Schedule. The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 "Schedules for Construction Contracts". Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The scheduling of the entire project is required. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart. Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:

1. Activity Durations

2. Design and Permit Activities

3. Procurement Activities

4. Mandatory Tasks

a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (individual activity for each).

b. Submission, review and acceptance of features require design completion Submission, review and acceptance of design packages.

c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout drawings.

d. Long procurement activities

e. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.

f. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.

g. Submission and approval of installed equipment lists.

h. Submission and approval of test data, and reports

i. Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress. These activities include, but are not limited to: approvals, acceptance, design reviews, environmental permit approvals by State regulators, inspections, utility tie-in, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), etc.

This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included in the schedule.

Submit the Initial Project Schedule for approval within 30 calendar days after notice to proceed is issued. No payment will be made for work items not fully detailed in the Project Schedule.

An Early Completion Schedule is an Initial Project Schedule (IPS) that indicates all scope of the required contract work will be completed before the contractually required completion date.

No IPS indicating an Early Completion will be accepted without being fully resource-loaded (including crew sizes and manhours) and the Government agreeing that the schedule is reasonable and achievable.

The Government is under no obligation to accelerate work items it is responsible for to ensure that the early completion is met nor is it responsible to modify incremental funding (if applicable) for the project to meet the contractor's accelerated work.

An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly and with each pay request.

Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

14. Rate of Progress. Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the Contracting Officer may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

15. Preconstruction Conference. The Contracting Officer will conduct a preconstruction conference after receipt of Notice to Proceed by the Contractor and prior to the start of on-site construction activities. The date, time, and place for this conference shall be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. It is mandatory that the Contractor's project site supervisory personnel assigned to this project attend the conference; no personnel substitutions will be permitted. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel who will be closely associated with the project. During the conference, the Contracting Officer's Representative will inform the Contractor concerning job safety, project phasing, work hour restrictions, traffic control, quality control, labor relations, and environmental protection. The Preconstruction Conference will be arranged by the Contracting Officer.

16. Material Substitutions. This contract is based on the materials and methods as shown on the contract drawings and as described in this document. The Contractor shall not substitute materials or methods unless such substitution has been specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

17. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish a three phase quality control system (the three phases are described below) to perform sufficient inspection of all items of work, including that of any subcontractors, to ensure conformance to this document with respect to materials, workmanship, construction, finish and functional performance. The system shall cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite. The site project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. The site project superintendent in this context shall be the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production. The site project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer, and shall be responsible for all construction and construction related activities at the site.

The Quality Control Manager shall be a construction person with a minimum of three years in related work. This Quality Control Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime Contractor. The Quality Control Manager shall be assigned as System Manager but may have other duties in addition to quality control. The QC Manager may also serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) as delineated in Paragraph C4, below, and may have other duties in addition to site safety and health, but may not be the Contractor’s Site Superintendent.

The Contractor shall employ three phase Quality Control as follows:

Preparatory Phase: This phase is performed prior to beginning work after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase includes:

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the contract drawings.

c. Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract.

f. Examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

g. Review of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

h. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies

i. Discussion of the initial control phase.

k. The Government must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the preparatory control phase. Include a meeting conducted by the Quality Control Manager and attended by the superintendent. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions on a daily Quality Control Report. Instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

Initial Phase: This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. Accomplish the following:

a. Check work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements.

b. Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance. Verify required control inspection and testing.

c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards.

d. Resolve all differences.

e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis.

Review the activity analysis with each worker.

f. The Government must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase

Follow-up Phase: Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, are providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work. Record the checks in the quality control documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work. Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work.

18. Quality Assurance. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government. Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated QARs at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit.

The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

19. Utilities. The Government will furnish water and electricity from existing points of supply in the Gate House structure free of charge. The Contractor shall make his own investigations as to the suitability of these supplies for use on this project. Water and electricity required in the prosecution of the work in excess of that available from existing points of supply shall be furnished by the Contractor at his own expense. The Contractor shall conserve government furnished water and electricity.

20. Temporary Electrical Equipment and Connections. The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. All required temporary electrical equipment and lines shall be furnished, installed, connected, and maintained by the Contractor according to EM 385-1-1, Section 11.E, NFPA 241,and NFPA 70, Article 305-6(b), "Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program". All temporary equipment and lines shall be removed prior to final acceptance of the work.

Materials and equipment need not be new, but must be in good repair and serviceable condition.

Periodic inspections of systems and devices will be made by the Contractor at intervals not to exceed one week.

21. Location of Underground Facilities. Should excavation become necessary, obtain necessary digging permits prior to the start of excavation. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, or any type of underground obstruction in locations to be impacted by the work. For excavation work in Massachusetts, call “Dig Safe” at 811. Notification shall not be earlier than 30 days prior, or later than 3 days prior, to the planned excavation.

22. Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. Comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations will be the Contractor's responsibility.

A. Environmental Protection Plan: Prior to commencing construction activities or delivery of materials and equipment to the site, the Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which the Contractor must address during construction. Issues of concern shall be defined within the Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall address each topic at a level of detail commensurate with the environmental issue and required construction task(s). The Environmental Protection Plan shall be current and maintained onsite by the Contractor.

B. Obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments, required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations is the Contractor’s responsibility.

C. Fuels and Lubricants: Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and evaporation.

Manage and store fuel, lubricants and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded shall be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with State, and local laws and regulations. Storage of fuel on the project site is not allowed. Fuel shall be brought to the project site each day that work is performed. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

23. Waste Management. The Contractor shall provide on-site containers for the collection of demolition debris, waste materials, construction debris, and rubbish. The Contractor shall clean the project site on a daily basis to prevent the accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from construction activities. The Contractor shall transport all solid waste off of the project site and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements for solid waste disposal. Upon completion of the construction work, the project site shall be returned to its pre-work condition.

Government policy is to apply sound environmental principles in the design, construction and use of facilities. As part of the implementation of that policy: (1) practice efficient waste management when sizing, cutting, and installing products and materials and (2) use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators and to facilitate their recycling or reuse.

Monthly documentation showing total amount, by weight, of construction debris diverted from landfills as a percentage of all construction debris on the project. The Contractor shall divert a minimum of 60 percent of waste and construction debris from landfill disposal. Include in documentation the total solid waste generated in tons, the total solid waste diverted from landfill in tons, and the total cost of the solid waste generated.

The waste generator Identification Number for the Knightville Dam Facility is MAV000008313.

A Waste Management Plan shall be submitted within 15 days after Notice to Proceed and not less than 10 days before the preconstruction meeting. The plan shall demonstrate how the project waste diversion goal shall be met and shall include the following:

a. Name of individuals on the Contractor's staff responsible for waste prevention and management.

b. Actions that will be taken to reduce solid waste generation, including coordination with subcontractors to ensure awareness and participation.

c. Description of the regular meetings to be held to address waste management.

d. Description of the specific approaches to be used in recycling/reuse of the various materials generated, including the areas on site and equipment to be used for processing, sorting, and temporary storage of wastes.

e. Characterization, including estimated types and quantities, of the waste to be generated.

f. Name of landfill and/or incinerator to be used and the estimated costs for use, assuming that there would be no salvage or recycling on the project.

i. Identification of materials that cannot be recycled/reused with an explanation or justification, to be approved by the Contracting Officer.

Revise and resubmit the Waste Management Plan as required by the Contracting Officer. Approval of Contractor's Plan will not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for compliance with applicable environmental regulations or meeting project cumulative waste diversion requirement. Distribute copies of the Waste Management Plan to each subcontractor, the Quality Control Manager, and the Contracting Officer.

24. Information Drawings. Information drawings showing the original construction of the Emergency Gate and related items are attached at the end of this document.

25. Photographs. Photographs showing the existing conditions of the emergency Gate and adjacent areas are attached at the end of this document. The photographs are attached for informational purposes only. The Contractor shall make his own investigations of existing conditions in the field prior to the start of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors which could have been avoided by such investigations.

26. Damages. The Contractor shall exercise caution and follow sound construction practices in the conduct of the work to avoid construction-related damage to existing features to remain

27. Sequence of Work. The work shall be performed in the following sequence: existing conditions verification, preparation of submittals, material procurement, establish site safety, repair steel, construct containment, prepare steel, apply new coating, and project close out. Coordinate this sequence with the requirements of Paragraph “Progress Schedule”.

28. Contractor's Receipt of Supplies. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

29. Storage Area. The storage area for use by the Contractor, for work and storage of equipment, materials, and trailers during the life of this contract will be determined at the Preconstruction Conference. The storage area will be located on the Knightville Facility property, in the vicinity of the project site. The Contractor shall confine its storage area to the limits as designated or approved by the Contracting Officer and shall be responsible for the security of the area. Upon completion of the contract, and at no additional cost to the Government, remove all equipment and materials, except as otherwise specified, and restore the site to its original condition as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view with the exception of those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the storage area in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the storage area at the end of each work day.

The Contractor may construct a temporary six foot high galvanized chain link fence around trailers and materials at the storage/staging area if desired. Galvanized chain-link fence shall have a minimum height of six feet. The fence posts shall be driven when installed in earth surfaces; concrete bases placed on the ground surface shall be used when installation is in paved or other hard surfaced areas. Except for equipment and materials which are in support of ongoing work on any given day or unless such equipment or materials are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the Contracting Officer away from the vicinity of the construction site but within the project site boundaries, equipment and materials shall be stored and placed inside the temporary chain-link fencing, if used.

Trailers, if utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes, shall present a clean and neat exterior appearance and shall be in a state of good repair. Trailers which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, require exterior painting or maintenance will not be allowed on the project site.

The temporary six foot high chain link fence, if used, shall be kept in a state of good repair and proper alignment. Should the Contractor elect to traverse, with construction equipment or other vehicles, grassed or unpaved areas which are not established roadways, such areas shall be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of mud onto paved or established roadways;

gravel gradation shall be at the Contractor's discretion. Grass located within the boundaries of the construction site shall be mowed for the duration of the project. Grass and vegetation along fences, buildings, under trailers, and in areas not accessible to mowers shall be edged or trimmed neatly.

30. Restoration of Storage Area and Other Areas. Upon completion of the project remove barricades, temporary utilities, sanitation facilities, construction vehicles, materials and equipment, temporary chain-link fencing if used, and any other temporary equipment, materials, or products from within and around the work areas and temporary storage areas. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or removal of temporary materials, equipment, or utilities. Areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use, shall be restored to the original or better condition, including pavement repair, or top soil and seeding as necessary.

31. Contractor Use of Premises. Work shall be restricted to the areas of the work shown on the contract drawings, access routes to the work site, and to storage areas assigned to this Contractor. Access to the project site is currently available for construction traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for his equipment and plant to and from the work site.

32. Protection and Security. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided by the Government at the worksite nor at the travel routes to/from the worksite.

The Contractor shall protect all workmen, civilian and Government personnel and the general public from injury. The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all work with the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall conduct all work so as to cause the least interference possible with the normal activities of the Knightville Facility and surrounding areas.

33. Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts. Furnish a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

34. Work Limits. Work shall be restricted to the immediate area of the Emergency Gate when raised in the Gate House, in addition to storage areas assigned to this Contractor. Travel through any other parts of the installation or into any other buildings by Contractor personnel will not be permitted unless under escort by a Government employee.

35. Damaged Property. Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to surrounding structures, interior finishes, personal belongings, equipment, or infrastructure.

The Contractor shall repair such items damaged by the Contractor in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match adjacent similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements will be in kind.

36. Contractor's Receipt of Supplies. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

37. Emergency Contacts. The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. Contractor personnel shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor shall, in turn, notify the COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall call 508-233-5911 for medical assistance or other emergencies requiring assistance.

The Contractor shall provide a list of emergency contacts to be used in the event of an emergency. The list shall include the contact names, addresses, and telephone numbers. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists..

38. Cleaning Up. The Contractor shall at all times, keep the premises free from accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by work under this contract. At the end of each work day and upon the completion of all work, the Contractor shall leave interior and exterior property in the condition in which it was found just prior to start of work.

39. No Smoking Policy. Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on the Knightville site, except in designated smoking areas. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

40. Snow Removal. The Contractor shall be responsible for snow removal in their assigned exterior storage area(s).

41. Sanitary Facilities. In accordance with Section 2 of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers provisions for sanitation. Maintain these provisions at all times without nuisance. Upon completion of the work, all sanitary provisions and facilities shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor, leaving the premises clean and free from nuisance.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.C of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers an adequate supply of potable water for both drinking and personal cleansing. During hot weather, provide cool drinking water.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.E of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers adequate minimum field-type portable toilets. Portable toilets shall be properly secluded from public observation in such a manner as required or approved by the Contracting Officer. Periodically empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system, or remove waste to a commercial facility. Include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors. Any penalties and/or fines associated with improper discharge of wastewater shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

Government toilet facilities will not be provided.

42. Sustainability All reasonable efforts shall be made to use recycled, recovered and biobased materials in the execution of this work. Deliverables shall be printed double-sided on paper that contains post-consumer fiber content. To the extent feasible, materials with recycled content per EPA- Designated Recovered Materials Requirements as described at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products shall be used.

Also the Contractor shall meet the USDA-Designated Biopreferred Program requirements at https://biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml as feasible.

43. Cooperation with Others. During the life of this contract, other Contractors may be performing operations in the general area where work under this contract is being performed. The Contractor shall cooperate with others in all respects wherever necessary for the better prosecution of the work. As far as practicable, all persons working in the vicinity shall have equal rights to the use of all transportation facilities and grounds within the limitations specified in the CONTRACT CLAUSES. The obligation of the Contractor under this contract shall include jointly planning and scheduling the work, on a cooperative basis, with other Contractors in order to minimize delays and interferences. The Contractor shall so arrange his operations as to not interfere with other work in progress. In case of dispute or disagreement regarding use of transportation and storage facilities and rights of access, the decision of the Contracting Officer shall govern.

C. Safety

1. Accident Prevention Plan: Prior to the start of on-site work, the Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. The Contractor shall be aware that serious fall hazrds exist on this project and the APP shall address this issue. The APP shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as described in Paragraph "2" below. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the APP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, 2014 edition), and all applicable Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements.

A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

The APP shall detail how safety and health will be managed during the project. The APP shall address the requirements of applicable Federal, State and local safety and health laws, rules, and regulations.

The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause No. 52.236-13 for Accident Prevention, which is added by reference. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1- 1, specifically Section 01.A.12 to 01.A.14, 01.A.16 and 01.A.17, Figure 1-2 AHA, and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). The APP shall be developed by a qualified person. The Contractor shall be responsible for documenting the qualified person’s credentials. Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project.

https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products https://biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are 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.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented. A copy of a suggested weekly safety meeting form will be provided by the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

2. AHA: An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHA has been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Contractor to discuss the AHA contents with all engaged in the activity. The preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime Contractor and shall include all subcontractors and Government on-site representatives. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions or operations as appropriate.

3. Accident Reporting: All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident.