Technical Exhibit A - Ft. Johnson Statement of Work, 27Dec23.pdf

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

FORT JOHNSON PAVEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DRAINAGE

FORT JOHNSON, LA 71459-5440

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General Requirements

1.1 Description

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 Contractor Responsibility

1.4 Contractor Personnel

1.5 Ordering Procedure

1.6 Security Requirements

1.7 Safety Requirements for Contractors on Fort Johnson

1.8 Order of Precedence

1.9 Hours of Operation

1.10 Quality Control

1.11 Quality Assurance (QA)

1.12 Environmental Requirements

2 Description of Bid Items

2.1 Engineering and Layout

2.2 Erosion Control

2.3 Clearing and Grubbing

2.4 Demolition

2.5 Earthwork

2.6 Storm Drainage

2.7 Drainage Structures

2.8 Aggregate

2.9 Concrete

2.10 Asphalt Pavement

2.11 Pavement Markings

2.12 Miscellaneous

3 Applicable Codes and Standards

FORT JOHNSON SOW, dtd 22 Dec 2023

STATEMENT OF WORK

FORT JOHNSON PAVEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DRAINAGE

FORT JOHNSON, LA 71459-5440

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 DESCRITION: This is a firm fixed price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for construction work. The Government will implement the processes set forth in the Scope of Work (SOW) to develop and issue individual Task Orders (TOs). Individuals TOs will have individual SOWs and vary in size depending on the nature of the work. The Contractor shall provide sufficient technical support, project management, accurate estimates, and accommodate a number of concurrent active projects. The Contractor shall handle rapid increases in work volume, perform according to schedule without delay, and complete submittals in a timely manner.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall perform repair and construction as defined in each TO. The

Government will provide the requirement to the Contractor detailing the task to be accomplished. The Contractor shall provide all labor material, and equipment to meet all approved requirements The Contacting Officer (KO) will issue the Contractor a Request for Task Order Proposal (RTOP). The Contractor shall be responsible for estimating the level of effort required to perform the requested work. The Contractor shall submit a detailed proposal of items required to perform the work within the time frame stated in the RTOP. The proposal shall be of sufficient detail and broken out by line item, so the Government can readily identify estimated quantities and level of effort for each task.

The contractor shall provide supervision, labor, materials, equipment, and supplies unless otherwise specified in each TO.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, and equipment to provide repairs and new construction of pavement, infrastructure, and drainage as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work, and drawings at various locations at Fort Johnson, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas and Airfields (Re:1.1.1 above). The Contractor shall perform all work incidental to the pavement and infrastructure installation, or repair (construction) as described in the scope of work and drawings in strict accordance with the specifications as described in the base contract. Upon completion the Contractor shall provide the Government with a complete and useable product IAW the task order specifications.

1.2.1 Areas of Work: The Contractor shall have routine access and shall be required to perform work at Fort Johnson; Fort Johnson Army Airfield; Cold Springs; Kurthwood;

Peason Ridge including the access route from Fort Johnson to the North Training Area, Peason Ridge training area; Horse Head; Toledo Bend Army Recreation Site; and the Passenger Processing Facility at England Airpark, Alexandria, Louisiana.

1.2.2 Type of Work: The Contractor shall complete work in the cantonment area. This work is to include municipal type construction to include mill and overlay of asphalt, full-depth repair of roadway for concrete and asphalt, repair of stormwater drainage infrastructure, and similar requirements for construction within an urban area. The Contractor Shall complete work in the training areas. This work is to include rural type construction to include clearing and grubbing to establish right-of-way, repair and expansion of aggregate roadways, establishing positive drainage through turnouts, drainage ditches, and culverts, and cut and fill earthwork. Work in the cantonment and the training area is not limited to what is mentioned above nor mutually exclusive of one another.

1.3 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY: The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for non-compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, policies, and directives pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The

Contractor shall perform all related Contractor administrative services, planning, programming, and management necessary to perform the work, to include but not limited to, supply, quality control (QC), and maintenance of accurate and competent records, files, and libraries of documents.

1.3.1 The Contractor shall be required to commence work in accordance with (IAW) the date specified in the contract award. Upon receipt of TO, the Contractor shall be required to start work as indicated on all individual TO’s.

1.3.2 The Contractor shall submit to the Project Delivery Team (PDT) a complete package of pre-construction deliverables which include notices of award of subcontractors, performance schedules, and material product submittals no later than (NLT) fourteen (14) calendar days after TO award. The Government will make every attempt to respond to the pre-construction submittals within seven (7) calendar days after the Contractor’s submissions are received. The PDT includes the Contract Officer (KO), Contract Specialist (KS), Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and the Project Management Team (PMT).

1.3.3 The Contractor shall begin work IAW the time specified on the TO Notice to Proceed

(NTP). The time stated for entire completion of work specified in the TO shall include final cleanup of the premises and submission of all deliverables. TOs shall be considered separate projects and any decision by the Contractor to utilize a limited number of subcontractors on multiple orders shall not constitute grounds for non-performance, time extensions, avoidance of liquidated damages, or other reductions for cause. The Contractor shall work, so far as practicable, in definite sections or divisions and confined to limited areas which shall be completed before starting on other sections or divisions.

1.3.4 The Contractor shall document and obtain authorization from the KO before making any requirement changes to the SOW. Construction related requests from stakeholders shall be directed to the KO prior to taking any action. Any job site changes made by construction employees, either direct or subcontracted, shall be subject to removal and corrected at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall inform all employees to include subcontractor of this requirement.

1.3.5 The Contractor shall use a TO number followed by the project name on all correspondence sent to the KO and/or PDT.

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall employ personnel in sufficient numbers to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA rules and regulations and the latest edition of Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual". The Contractor has full liability for any employee’s injuries.

1.4.1 Contract/Project Manager: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The “Project Manager” shall have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in construction management with at least 5 of those years as a contract/project manager on projects similar in size and scope. The Contractor shall submit proof of the “Project Manager” qualifications by providing a resume and supporting documents with the submitted bid package. The name of this person who shall act for the Contractor when the “Project Manager” is absent shall be designated, in writing, to the Contracting Officer (KO) as part of the proposal package. This substitute project manager shall be experienced in managing work of this nature and magnitude and shall have the same qualifications as the “Project Manager”.

1.4.1.1 The “Project Manager” shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract and shall be physically on the Fort Johnson installation during performance of work. Local telephone numbers shall be provided to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Post Award Conference or 5 days after base contract award.

1.4.2 Superintendent: The Contractor shall provide a superintendent that shall be responsible for overseeing the on-site work. The name of this person shall be submitted with the appropriate justification for qualifications as stated in “Technical Exhibit B – Pavement and Infrastructure Specs” Section 01 30 00 Paragraph 1.7.1. Superintendent shall perform the duties required as listed in the same specification and provide resume and supporting documentation NLT 5 days after award.

1.4.3 Quality Control Manager: The Contractor shall provide Quality Control Manager that shall be responsible for overseeing the quality of on-site work and administrative requirements of task orders. The name of this person shall be submitted with the appropriate justification for qualifications as stated in “Technical Exhibit B – Pavement and Infrastructure Specs” Section 01 45 00 Paragraph 3.4.2. Quality Control Manager shall perform the duties required as listed in the same specification and provide resume and supporting documentation NLT 5 days after award.

1.4.4 Site Safety Health Officer: The Contractor shall provide a Site Safety Health Officer that shall be responsible for overseeing the on-site work for all safety related requirements. The name of this person shall be submitted with the appropriate justification for qualifications as stated in “Technical Exhibit B – Pavement and Infrastructure Specs” Section 01 35 26 Paragraph 1.6.1.1. Site Safety Health Officer shall perform the duties required as listed in the same specification and provide resume and supporting documentation NLT 5 days after award.

1.4.5 Employees: Contractor Personnel shall present a neat appearance and wear shirts, safety footwear, and full-length pants at all times and meet all OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements. See additional requirements under SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

1.4.5.1 The Contractor shall provide safety equipment for the safety of employees performing work under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure the employees receive and use protective articles as necessary.

1.5 ORDERING PROCEDURE

1.5.1 The Contracting Officer (KO) will issue a Request for Task Order Proposal RTOP to the Contractor. The Contractor shall then prepare a proposal for the accomplishment of the task within the time limit specified in the RTOP. The RTOP will identify an existing requirement based on designs provided by the Government and will include as-builts or sketches as applicable for the SOW to be accomplished.

1.5.2 The Contractor shall prepare a detailed cost estimate using the approved Bid Schedule.

The Bid Schedule shall be utilized for all applicable pricing under this contract.

1.5.3 The Contractor shall not alter, append, delete, or otherwise modify the Bid Schedule, except for Government-issued changes, unless otherwise directed by the KO.

1.5.4 If necessary, in the development of the price proposal, site visits will be considered as incidental to the work and included in the Bid Schedule.

1.5.5 Each proposal submitted by the Contractor shall contain a printout of all proposed Bid Schedule items, quantities, and total proposed costs. Significant components of work shall be identified in the price proposal.

1.5.6 The Contractor’s proposal shall include, but not limited to, product submittals, TO project schedule, special conditions, proposed completion period, name of the Superintendent, copy of the initial RTOP form with notation as to any items changed through negotiation (this will become the description of work defining the quality and SOW), and the TO proposal cost estimate.

1.6 Security Requirements

1.6.1 Installation Specific Security Requirements

1.6.1.1 Contractors must provide an access roster to Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Physical Security Office of all employees monthly or when any personnel change occurs for access to Fort Johnson . An access roster shall also be furnished to the Security and Intelligence Division (S&ID), Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization & Security (DPTMS) quarterly or upon request.

Access rosters must be forwarded by the COR to the visitors control center using a specific format electronically from a government computer. All personnel employed under this contract shall adhere to all Fort Johnson access control policies which include, weapons registration, transportation of weapons on the installation, access control policies, use of installation passes and Identification (ID) cards and the operation of motor vehicles.

1.6.1.2 A check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC)

Interstate Identification Index (III) is the Army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders to include entrance of visitors. Contractors shall identity-proof all employees using e-Verify and ensure that no illegal immigrants are employed under the umbrella of this contract. Access to the installation shall be IAW the current and/or future governing Command Access Control Policy Memorandums.

1.6.1.3 Short term visitors may register online and request a one-day pass at https://visit.gvt.us/steps/installation_selection. The requestor will receive a text message indicating the pass is ready for pickup or receive a text message indicating a problem has occurred and the pass was not issued.

1.6.1.4 The Contractor shall provide employees with company identification (ID) cards prior to their commencement of work. The ID format is subject to approval by the government. IDs shall be laminated and include the company's name, ID number, issue and expiration dates, employee name, job title and color photograph. Employees shall wear ID cards on front exterior clothing, above the waist, when performing under the Performance of Work Statement (PWS)/SOW unless otherwise specified herein or approved by the government.

1.6.1.5 Physical Security Plan. The Contractor shall submit a Physical Security Plan if required to access government-furnished or contractor-controlled facilities. The Contractor shall address the physical security aspects associated with contract performance in government furnished facilities. The plan shall describe how the Security Plan shall prevent unauthorized access, vandalism, pilferage, larceny, sabotage, and arson directed toward Contractor controlled facilities. A list of installation buildings for which the Contractor shall be responsible shall be included in the plan. The Contractor shall maintain an active security checklist for each facility under the Contractor's control. The plan shall comply with the provisions of AR 190-11, AR 190-13, AR 190-51, DoDM 5100.76, DoDM 5220.22, and the Fort Johnson , LA Installation Physical Security Plan. This security plan will be reviewed annually by the DES to ensure regulatory requirements. This plan shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work. This shall be submitted with an Engineering Form (EF) 4025-R no later than (NLT) the date prescribed.

1.6.1.6 Information Systems Security Plan. The Contractor shall submit an Information

Systems Security Plan if required to access a government information system.

The information systems security plan shall establish security procedures for all computer systems and communications utilized in the performance of this PWS/SOW/SOO. The plan shall conform to AR 25-2, AR 25-1, AR 380-5, and AR 380-67. This plan shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work. This shall be submitted with an EF 4025-R NLT the date prescribed.

1.6.1.7 Key Control Plan. The Contractor shall submit a Key Control Plan if required to access a government facility. The Contractor's key control plan shall provide for government access, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to all government-furnished facilities. The plan shall comply with AR 190-13, the Army Physical Security Program, and AR 190-51. This plan shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work. This shall be submitted with an EF 4025-R NLT the date prescribed.

1.6.1.8 The Contractor shall ensure that its employees, performing under this contract that has access to government information systems receive annual DoD Cyber Awareness security training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. This training can be acquired at:

https://public.cyber.mil/training/cyber-awareness-challenge/. This shall be submitted with an EF 4025-R NLT the date prescribed.

1.6.1.9 The Contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer when an employee terminates employment that has access to government information systems or data. The Contractor shall ensure all common access cards issued to employees are returned to the government upon termination of employment and released employee names are to be stricken from the roster maintained by DES & S&ID immediately upon release.

1.6.2 Installation Access

1.6.2.1 All unescorted visitors to Fort Johnson must be vetted at the Visitors Center, located adjacent to the main gate on Louisiana Avenue (building 5903).

Personnel requiring unescorted access will present a state issued Real ID Act compliant driver’s license (check status of your state at:

https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief. Visitors who do not have a Real ID act compliant driver’s license may use alternate forms of ID to proof their identity. Contact the Fort Johnson Visitor’s Center at (337) 531-0380 to obtain a listing of authorized alternate forms of identity. Each visitor with acceptable screening results will be issued an access control credential for unescorted access to the installation. Personnel with unfavorable screening results may be denied unescorted access to Fort Johnson . Law enforcement data obtained during the vetting process will not be released by personnel at the Visitors http://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief

Center. A waiver process has been established for personnel who are denied unescorted access. Generally, waivers will be processed within five days of completion.

1.6.2.2 Escorted visitors who are accompanied by Department of Defense-affiliated personnel (active-duty Soldiers, civilian common access card holders, retiree ID card holders, DoD dependent ID card holders, and civilian contractor CAC holders) will not require vetting for access and will only need to produce a valid ID card; these visitors must be in the immediate vehicle of the escorting card holder. DoD affiliated personnel will be responsible for their escorted visitors on the installation. Personnel who are enrolled and vetted through the Rapid Gate program or possess an installation issued ID/Pass do not have escorting privileges.

1.6.2.3 The Fort Johnson Visitors Center is open seven days per week Monday – Friday, 0500 – 2100, Saturday – Sunday, 0800 -1600. For additional information concerning access control, please contact the Visitors Center at (337) 531-0380.

1.6.3 Installation Antiterrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP)

1.6.3.1 Pursuant to DoDI O-2000.16-V1, DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards, dated

November 17, 2016 Change 3, May 7, 2021, each Contractor employee requiring access to a federally-controlled installation, facility and/or federally-controlled information system(s) shall complete AT Level I Awareness Training on an annual basis and receive a certificate of completion. The training is accessible from any computer and is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/page/login/Login.jsf. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all applicable employees have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the KO and COR (if appointed) within five working days after contract award or prior to access to a federally-controlled installation or information system.

1.6.3.2 In the event that the automated system is not available (e.g., server problems), AT Level I Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor.

Contact the installation AT/FP Office for guidance. If the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness instructor qualification must be coordinated with the installation Antiterrorism Officer or (installation security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided to the contracting officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract.

1.6.3.3 Antiterrorism performance (AT Level I Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.6.3.4 Active Shooter Awareness training can be accomplished at:

https://www.cdse.edu/shorts/general-security.html and may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work and within 5 calendar days of new employee hires. This shall be submitted with an EF 4025-R NLT the date prescribed.

http://www.cdse.edu/shorts/general-security.html

1.6.3.5 iWATCH, iREPORT, i KEEP US SAFE (iWATCH) is a community awareness program created to educate the public about behaviors and activities that may have a connection to terrorism. I-WATCH training can be accomplished at:

http://mdwhome.mdw.army.mil/iwatch and may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work and within 5 calendar days of new employee hires. This shall be submitted

1.6.3.6 On Fort Johnson , the contractor will report suspicious activities through the

Military Police Desk Sergeant at (337) 531-COPS (2677) or 1-800-CALL- SPY. For emergencies call 911. In person reports can be conducted at the Military Police station in building 2319, 1690 22nd St, Fort Johnson , LA 71459. Contact the contracting officer for iWatch posters and contact information to be placed in the work area.

1.6.3.7 IAW DoDI 2000.12, all DoD and non-DoD Tenants will comply with the installation AT Program.

1.6.4 Installation Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.4.1 IAW AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), dated 26 September 2014, and DoDM 5205.02-M, DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual, dated 03 November 2008, contract personnel shall receive initial OPSEC Level I training which consists of initial and continual awareness training. Within the first 30 days of arrival on Fort Johnson contract personnel shall receive initial OPSEC training either by on-line training through the Fort Johnson SharePoint OPSEC site on the intranet, or the Defense Security Services website at:

https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/.

1.6.4.2 The Contractor shall ensure all applicable employees have completed OPSEC initial training and annual refresher training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the KO and COR within 30 days of arrival on post.

1.6.4.3 OPSEC Awareness Training attendance and compliance may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.6.4.4 The Contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure

(SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 530-1. This plan shall be submitted with an EF 4025-R NLT the date prescribed.

1.6.5 Installation Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP)

1.6.5.1 AR 381-12, 1 June 2016, paragraph 1-10l, all Contractors shall attend live

TARP training at least annually. Live training must be scheduled with the local Counter Intelligence (CI) office (902d Military Intelligence). This training shall http://mdwhome.mdw.army.mil/iwatch be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award or prior to commencing work and within 5 calendar days of new employee hires. This shall be submitted

1.6.5.2 Contractors are required to report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of counter intelligence interest specified in AR 381-12, paragraph 3 to the facility security officer, the nearest military CI office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, or the Defense Security Service. Methods of reporting include: online at https://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/ and by phone at 1-800-CALL-SPY (1-800-225-5779).

1.6.6 Contractor Photography

1.6.6.1 IAW USC Title 18 and in the interest of National Defense, it is unlawful to take any photographs, render sketches, drawings, maps, or geographical representation or other media of JRTC and Fort Johnson military installation or training areas without first obtaining approval from the Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobility and Security: Chief, S&ID; AT/FP Officer; Visual Information; and Directorate of Emergency Services, Physical Security Office.

1.6.6.2 IAW Garrison Policy Memorandum #6, (July 18, 2016), Installation

Photography and Other Media, paragraph 5c, as well as any subsequent memorandums on the subject, Contractors must have prior approval for any activity that involves photographs, video or drawings of installation infrastructure. This policy does not apply to Government Quality Assurance personnel and the COR performing inspections or contract surveillance.

1.6.6.3 Personnel taking photographs, videos, sketches, drawings, maps or other presentations of JRTC and Fort Johnson must be in possession of an approved photo request and present it to law enforcement or competent authority upon demand.

1.6.6.4 Report all unauthorized photographic activity to the DES 911 Center or the

Installation Operations Center.

1.6.7 Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12) Requirements

1.6.7.1 Requirements apply to any contract over 180 days in duration, or any contract where Contractor employees access the installation’s occupied buildings or require access to the government information systems.

1.6.7.2 All personnel hired under this contract who do not require a security clearance must have a favorable Tier 1 (T-1), National Agency Check with Inquiries. The COR will ensure new hires complete a T-1 investigation through the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) by initiating a request through S&ID no later than 15 days from the date of hire and completing the investigation (submission to OPM) within 30 days. Personnel who require a security clearance must be processed by their company Facility Security Officer (FSO) or company Security Manager.

1.6.7.3 Instructions for completing the T-1 process will be sent to the Project/Program

Manager, Security Manager and the COR once the contract has been awarded and one of the above personnel notifies S&ID for the initiation. The Contractor shall schedule fingerprinting appointments with S&ID. Personnel will not be able to work under this contract until the T-1 has been submitted to PSIP as http://www.inscom.army.mil/isalute/ required. Personnel who do not receive a favorable investigation will not be allowed to perform services under this contract.

1.6.7.4 IAW HQDA G2 Memorandum, "Guidance for Verification of U.S. Citizenship or Legal Status of Uncleared Contractors in Support of Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12", dated 21 March 2016, all Tier 1 investigative requests for any Contractor(s) that are either (1) U.S Citizen born outside the U.S. or (2) non-U.S. Citizen, will be rejected unless a copy of the citizenship or legal status document is uploaded as part of the investigation request.

1.6.7.5 Employees who require a CAC for physical access or access to the government information systems may be granted a CAC after the successful submission of the T-1 investigation through PSIP and a favorable fingerprint review by S&ID.

An unfavorable adjudication can result in loss or denial of computer access, physical access or employment on a federal installation.

1.7 Safety Requirements for Contractors on Fort Johnson

1.7.1.1 This Safety SOW applies to all Contractors performing work on Fort Johnson , regardless of the origin of the work. The contractor shall have a Safety and Occupational Health Program implemented that is tailored to meet the safety requirements of the contract and associated tasks and products of the contract.

Prior to commencement of work, this program will be documented in the contractor’s safety plan which will be provided to the Garrison Safety Office (GSO) at 7130 Pennsylvania Avenue (Ave) Bldg. 4209 Modular D, telephone number 337-531-1981, or email: usarmy.Johnson .imcom.mbx.garrison-safety@army.mil.

1.7.2 Safety and Occupational Health Program

1.7.2.1 Army contractors will be required to have a Safety and Occupational Health

(S&OH) Program implemented that is tailored to meet the safety requirements of each contract and the associated tasks and products of that contract. This program will be documented in the contractor’s safety plan. DA PAM 385–10.

1.7.2.2 The Contractor shall protect the lives and health of its employees, government employees, and the public from its operations and those of its lessees, tenants, or subcontractors and comply with Federal, State, and local safety and health laws and regulations. The Contractor shall also protect government property. This is not an all-inclusive list of requirements.

1.7.3 Accident Reporting

1.7.3.1 The contractor shall report accidents/mishaps to the COR and Property

Administrator in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.245-1, (vii)(B): It shall be the responsibility of the COR to report in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) IAW Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS) 252.245-7002:

• Injury or occupational illness to on-duty contractors.

• Damage to Government Furnished Material (GFM), Government Furnished Property (GFP), or Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) provided to a contractor.

mailto:safety@army.mil

• Contractor accidents involving Army property and personnel.

1.7.3.2 The COR shall inform the Garrison Safety Office of instances where the contractor has been notified to take immediate action to correct serious or imminent danger conditions.

1.7.3.3 The Garrison Safety Office as well as other Safety Personnel on Fort Johnson reserves the right to perform visual inspections of the contractor’s and subcontractor’s job site. Any non-compliance or violations will be reported to the COR.

1.7.4 Radiation Requirements for Contractor Operations

1.7.4.1 If the contractor possesses any radioactive material or radiation producing equipment on post, The Contractor shall apply for Army Radiation Permits from the Garrison Safety Office in accordance with 32 CFR 655.10 prior to bringing radioactive material or operating radiation producing devices on-post.

1.7.4.2 Army Radiation Permits: Non-military agencies (including vendors and civilian contractors) require an ARP to use, store, or possess ionizing radiation sources on an Army installation (see 32 CFR 655). Non-Army applicants apply by completing the ARP Form, see DA Pam 385-24, figure 2–1 for the ARP application form, including supporting documentation (see DA Pam 385-24, para 2–7d) to the garrison commander. The letter should be submitted so that the garrison commander receives the application at least 30 days before the requested start date of the permit (see AR 385–10). (For the purpose of this paragraph, ionizing radiation source means any source that, if held or owned by an Army organization, would require a specific Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license or Army Radiation Authorization (ARA)).

1.7.4.3 The ARP application specifies the start and stop dates for the ARP and describes the intended use of the ionizing radiation source. For sealed sources, an affirmation that leak test requirements are current is included in the application.

The garrison commander approves the application only if the applicant provides evidence to show that one of the following is true:

• For installations that maintain exclusive Federal jurisdiction, and installations in NRC non-agreement states, the ARP applicant must possess one of the following that allows the applicant to use the source as specified in the ARP application:

• A valid NRC license

• A Department of Energy (DOE) radiological work permit (for work performed under DOE regulations)

• A State radioactive material license with an NRC reciprocity agreement. The ARP applicant establishes reciprocity by submitting an NRC Form 241 (Report of Proposed Activities in Non-Agreement States, Areas of Exclusive Federal Jurisdiction or Offshore Waters) to the NRC in accordance with 10 CFR 150.20. The NRC limits work performed under a reciprocity agreement to 180 days in a calendar year. Otherwise, an NRC license is required.

• The NRC or State radioactive material license must specifically authorize the planned use of the material

• If applicable, a copy of the sealed source device registry is required prior to approval

1.7.4.4 The Contractor shall report accidents/incidents/thefts involving radioactive material to the GSO in accordance with 10 CFR 20. The Contractor will report accidents/incidents involving radiation-producing devices to the GSO in accordance with State regulation.

1.7.4.5 The Contractor shall also apply to the GSO for changes to existing radiation permits supporting permit documents, including NRC or state licenses and subsequent amendments to those licenses.

1.7.4.6 The Contractor will ensure personnel who work with or around radioactive material or radiation producing devices receive initial and periodic radiation safety training commensurate with their duties. These training requirements shall be addressed in the contractor’s safety plan.

1.7.4.7 If the Contractor uses lasers, he shall implement the protection standards and controls for the safe use of lasers and laser systems as outlined in ANSI Z136.1- 1993.

1.7.5 Sub-Contracting/ Leasing Requirements

1.7.5.1 Before signing a lease or contract for any purpose the contractor shall inform lessees/subcontractors of their obligation to comply with Federal, State, and local safety and health laws and regulations. The contractor shall inform all lessees and subcontractors of all applicable safety requirements contained in this statement of work.

1.7.6 Construction Contract Requirements

1.7.6.1 Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall provide to the Garrison

Safety Office (GSO) a copy of their Site Specific Safety Plan that includes a completed Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) of significant hazards and plan to control identified hazards. In this Safety Plan the contractor's Safety and Occupational Health Program shall be documented.

1.7.6.2 The Contractor shall comply with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and

Health Requirements Manual, Engineer Manual (EM) 385–1–1, and Part 1910, Title 29, 29 CFR 1910 and Part 1926, Title 29, 29 CFR 1926 that establish legal requirements. Construction contracts include, but are not limited to new construction, remodeling, repair, landscaping, assembly of prefab structures, and so on.

1.7.7 Lockout/Tagout

1.7.7.1 The OSHA standard for The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout), Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.147). The lockout/Tagout standard establishes the employer’s responsibility to protect employees from hazardous energy sources on machines and equipment during service and maintenance.

1.7.7.2 Contractor shall develop, implement, and enforce an energy control program.

Use lockout devices for equipment that can be locked out. Tagout devices may be used in lieu of lockout devices only if the tagout program provides employee protection equivalent to that provided through a lockout program. Ensure that new or overhauled equipment is capable of being locked out.

1.7.7.3 Develop, implement, and enforce an effective tagout program if machines or equipment are not capable of being locked out.

1.7.7.4 Develop, document, implement, and enforce energy control procedures. [See the note to 29 CFR 1910.147 (c)(4)(i) for an exception to the documentation requirements.]

1.7.8 Scaffolding standard requirements: (OSHA’s scaffolding standard has several key provisions)

1.7.8.1 Fall protection or fall arrest systems—Each employee more than 10 feet above a lower level shall be protected from falls by guardrails or a fall arrest system, except those on single-point and two-point adjustable suspension scaffolds. Each employee on a single-point and two-point adjustable suspended scaffold shall be protected by both a personal fall arrest system and a guardrail. 1926.451(g)(1).

1.7.8.2 Guardrail height—The height of the top rail for scaffolds manufactured and placed in service after January 1, 2000, must be between 38 inches (0.9 meters) and 45 inches (1.2 meters). The height of the top rail for scaffolds manufactured and placed in service before January 1, 2000, can be between 36 inches (0.9 meters) and 45 inches (1.2 meters). 1926.451(g)(4)(ii).

1.7.8.3 Cross-bracing—When the cross point of cross bracing is used as a top rail, it must be between 38 inches (0.97 m) and 48 inches (1.3 meters) above the work platform. 1926.451(g)(4)(xv).

1.7.8.4 Mid-rails— Mid-rails must be installed approximately halfway between the top rail and the platform surface. When a cross-point of cross-bracing is used as a mid-rail, it must be between 20 inches (0.5 meters) and 30 inches (0.8 m) above the work platform. 1926.451(g)(4).

1.7.8.5 Footings—Support scaffold footings shall be level and capable of supporting the loaded scaffold. The legs, poles, frames, and uprights shall bear on base plates and mud sills. 1926.451(c)(2).

1.7.8.6 Platforms—Supported scaffold platforms shall be fully planked or decked.

1926.451(b).

1.7.8.7 Guying ties, and braces—Supported scaffolds with a height-to-base of more than 4:1 shall be restrained from tipping by guying, tying, bracing, or the equivalent. 1926.451(c)(1).

1.7.9 Permit-Required Confined Spaces in General Industry

1.7.9.1 OSHA has developed a standard for Confined Spaces in Construction (29 CFR

1926 Subpart AA) for any space that meets all of the following criteria:

• Is large enough for a worker to enter.

• Has limited means of entry or exit; and

• Is not designed for continuous occupancy.

1.7.9.2 One provision of the standard requires employers to develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue or emergency services in permit-required confined spaces. An employer who relies on local emergency services for assistance is required to meet the requirements of §1926.1211 — Rescue and emergency services.

1.7.9.3 29 CFR 1926.1200-1204 (Construction)

• Do not enter permit-required confined spaces without being trained and without having a permit to enter from the Garrison Safety Office.

• Review, understand and follow employer's procedures before entering permit-required confined spaces and know how and when to exit.

• Before entry, identify any physical hazards.

• Before and during entry, test and monitor for oxygen content, flammability, toxicity, or explosive hazards as necessary.

• Use employer's fall protection, rescue, air-monitoring, ventilation, lighting, and communication equipment according to entry procedures.

• Maintain contact at all times with a trained attendant either visually, via phone, or by two-way radio. This monitoring system enables the attendant and entry supervisor to order you to evacuate and to alert appropriately trained rescue personnel to rescue entrants when needed.

1.7.10 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

1.7.10.1 Basic precautions. For elaboration of these basic precautions and of the special precautions of paragraph (d)(2) of this section as well as a delineation of the fire protection and prevention responsibilities of welders and cutters, their supervisors (including outside contractors) and those in management on whose property cutting and welding is to be performed, see, Standard for Fire Prevention in Use of Cutting and Welding Processes, NFPA Standard 51B,1962, which is incorporated by reference as specified in Sec. 1910.6. The basic precautions for fire prevention in welding or cutting work are 1910.252(a)(1):

• Fire Hazards. If the object to be welded or cut cannot readily be moved, all movable fire hazards in the vicinity shall be taken to a safe place.

• Guards. If the object to be welded or cut cannot be moved and if all the fire hazards cannot be removed, then guards shall be used to confine the heat, sparks, and slag, and to protect the immovable fire hazards.

• Restrictions. If the requirements state in a. and b. of this section cannot be followed, then welding and cutting shall be performed.

1.7.10.2 Fire watchers shall have fire extinguishing equipment readily available and be trained in its use. They shall be familiar with facilities for sounding an alarm in the event of a fire. They shall watch for fires in all exposed areas, try to extinguish them only when obviously within the capacity of the equipment available, or otherwise sound the alarm. A fire watch shall be maintained for at least a half hour after completion of welding or cutting operations to detect and extinguish possible smoldering fires 1910.252(a)(2)(iii)(B).

1.7.11 PPE Requirements:

1.7.11.1 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that employers protect you from workplace hazards that can cause injury or illness.

Controlling a hazard at its source is the best way to protect workers. However, when engineering, work practice and administrative controls are not feasible or do not provide sufficient protection, employers must provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to you and ensure its use.

1.7.11.2 PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards. Examples include items such as gloves, foot and eye protection, protective hearing protection (earplugs, muffs), hard hats and respirators.

1.7.11.3 There are also PPE requirements in shipyards and marine terminals and many standards on specific hazards, such as 1910.1030: Bloodborne pathogens.

1.7.11.4 Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact 1910.132(a).

1.7.11.5 Employee-owned equipment. Where employees provide their own protective equipment, the employer shall be responsible to assure its adequacy, including proper maintenance, and sanitation of such equipment1910.132(b).

1.7.11.6 Design. All personal protective equipment shall be of safe design and construction for the work to be performed 1910.132(c).

1.7.11.7 The employer shall provide training to each employee who is required by this section to use PPE. Each such employee shall be trained to know at least the following 1910.132(f)(1):

• When PPE is necessary

• What PPE is necessary

• How to properly don, doff, adjust, and wear PPE

• The limitations of the PPE; and,

• The proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of the PPE

1.7.12 3Rs Explosives

1.7.12.1 DA Pam 385-64, 2–15. Outdoor recreational and cultural activities Installation and garrison commanders will prohibit unnecessary access (for example, livestock grazing; recreational uses, such as hunting and hiking) and take appropriate action to deter unauthorized access to areas under their control that are known or suspected to contain Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) or other munitions (AE) (such as, discarded military munitions) that have experienced abnormal environments (for example, attempted demilitarization by detonation).

Such areas should be indicated on real property records.

1.7.12.2 Army Munitions Are Designed to be Dangerous Military personnel use our lands and waters across the United States for live-fire training and testing to defend our nation. As a result, ammo may be present on both land and in the water. No matter what you call it — ammo, explosives, UXO, duds or souvenirs

— remember munitions are dangerous and can explode if approached, touched, moved, or disturbed. By visiting this website, learning, and following the 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) of Explosives Safety, you will help protect yourself, your family, friends, and community from the potential dangers associated with the presence of munitions.

• Recognize- when you may have encountered a munition and that munitions are dangerous.

• Retreat - do not approach, touch, move or disturb it, but carefully leave the area.

• Report - call 911 and advise the police of what you saw and where you saw it.

1.7.13 Fire Protection During Construction

1.7.13.1 The Contractor shall provide portable fire extinguishers during construction and repair projects per UFC 3 600-01, IAW EM 385-1-1 Section 09.F, NFPA 241 and NFPA 10.

1.7.13.2 NFPA 10 Section A.7 standards require each fire extinguisher in the workplace be inspected monthly for damage, correct pressure, condition of the hose and nozzle, broken seals, and proper documentation of inspections. Repair or replacement of fire extinguishers shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of conflict or inconsistency between any of the below described portions of the conformed contract, precedence shall be given in the following order:

1) Base Contract Schedule and Statement of Work

2) Base Contract Representations and other instructions

3) Base Contract Clauses

4) Base Contact Documents, Exhibits, and attachments

5) Base Contract Specifications and Plans

6) Task Order Schedule and Statement of Work

7) Task Order Representations and other instructions

8) Task Order Clauses and Provisions (if any)

9) Task Order Documents, Exhibits, and attachments

10) Task Order Specifications and Plans

1.8.1 If the Contractor discovers any discrepancy, they shall immediately notify the

Contracting Officer in writing. The Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI) shall include the discrepancy, solution, and impact to project if applicable. For tracking purposes each RFI shall be consecutively numbered. The Project Delivery Team shall review the RFI and provide written response back to Contractor. The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to negotiate on behalf of the Government and make changes to the contract and resulting Task Orders.

1.9 HOURS OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the following paragraphs.

1.9.1 Normal Work Hours: Working hours for the Contractor shall be 7:30 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except federal holidays or when the Government is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings. Federal holidays includes:

New Year’s Day (January 1) Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. (Third Monday in January).

Washington’s Birthday (Third Monday in February).

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May).

Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19).

Independence Day (July 4).

Labor Day (First Monday in September).

Columbus Day (Second Monday In October).

Veterans Day (November 11).

Thanksgiving Day (Fourth Thursday in November).

Christmas Day (December 25).

1.9.1.1 Exceptions shall be indicated in the individual Task Order SOWs and include the following: Access to some sites may be restricted to certain hours and days.

Some designated areas may fall within ranges and controlled areas. Access to work the active road and range areas may be restricted to the off-peak hours to facilitate construction and minimize the disturbance to post operations.

1.9.1.2 The Contractor shall not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday, legal public holidays or other than normal working hours, unless authorized in writing by the KO. The Contractor shall submit a written request two (2) business days prior to date of performance. Request shall include what work will be performed, date and time of performance, if Government inspection of work will be required, and a statement that work will be performed at no additional cost to the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny or require extended and/or night work hours.

1.9.1.3 The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all work as defined within this SOW when the Government is not closed for the above…