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SPILLWAY STILLING BASIN SEDIMENT REMOVAL W912EF24B0002

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 00 00.00 28 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 01.00 28 SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

01 14 00.10 28 PROJECT SITE RESTRICTIONS

01 14 00.90 28 INTEGRATING ANTITERRORISM (AT) AND OPERATIONS SECURITY

(OPSEC)

01 22 00.00 28 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 16.00 28 SMALL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 10.00 28 DIVING (GENERAL)

01 35 29.10 28 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 28 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 01.00 28 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 51 00.00 28 TEMPORARY UTILITIES

01 55 10.00 28 CONTRACTOR WORK, ACCESS AND STORAGE AREAS

01 57 13.10 28 WATER QUALITY MONITORING

01 57 20.00 28 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 00.00 28 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DI VI SI ON 35 - WATERWAY AND MARI NE CONSTRUCTI ON

35 01 50.59 28 DREDGING AND DIVING WORK

35 20 23.13 28 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SCOW -

MONITORING PROFILE

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

Federal Veteran Employment Information https://www.opm.gov/fedshirevets/

Department of Labor Veterans Employment Assistance https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets

Department of Veterans Affairs-VOW to Hire Heroes Act https://benefits.va.gov/vow/

Army Recovery Care Program -ht t ps: / / myar mybenef i t s. us. ar my. mi l / Benef i t - Li br ar y/ Feder al - Benef i t s/ Ar my- Recover y- Car e- Pr ogr am- ( ARCP) - ( f or mer l y- known- as- War r i or - Car e- and- Tr ansi t i on- Pr ogr am)

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation-Hiring Our Heroes https://www.hiringourheroes.org/

Guide to Hiring Veterans - Reference Material https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/VETS/files/Employer-Guide-to-Hiring-Veterans-20231101.pdf

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 FIELD VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

1.4 PRE-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE INSPECTION

1.5 DEFINITIONS

1.6 REGULAR CLEANUP AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

1.7 GOVERNMENT ISSUED ITEMS

1.8 EQUIPMENT LIST

1.9 TESTING OF EQUIPMENT

1.10 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

1.11 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1.12 PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

1.13 KEY PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTION

1.14 POST AWARD MEETINGS

1.14.1 Pre-Work Meeting

1.14.2 Pre-Construction Meeting

1.14.2.1 Minutes

1.14.2.2 Demobilizing And Remobilizing

1.14.3 RMS Orientation Meeting

1.15 WEEKLY PRODUCTION MEETINGS

1.15.1 Production Briefings

1.15.2 Minutes

1.16 ADDITIONAL MEETINGS

1.17 PARTNERING

1.17.1 General

1.17.2 Partnering Meetings

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

ATTACHMENTS:

Weekly Meeting Agenda

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SECTION 01 11 01.00 28

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of work common to more than one section of these TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals having an "I" designation are for information only.

Designation following the "G" or "I" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Equipment List; I, C

Pre-Construction On-Site Inspection report; I, C

Project Superintendent; I, C

SD-07 Certificates

Key Personnel Substitution; G, C

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Government Issued Items; G, C

1.3 FIELD VERIFICATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

Field verify all elevations, dimensions, and coordinates of existing features indicated on the contract drawings that affect new construction.

Any variations shall be updated as per SECTION 01 78 00.00 28, CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS, paragraphs WORKING AS-BUILT DRAWINGS.

1.4 PRE-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE INSPECTION

Prepare a Pre-Construction On-Site Inspection report of existing conditions, prior to start of on-site work, with the Contracting Officer (KO). Document existing site conditions prior to Construction by digital photographs, and/or videos along with descriptive narrative report to the KO within five (5) days after completion.

1.5 DEFINITIONS

a. Qualified Person.

As defined in EM 385-1-1 ; "DEFINITIONS", unless otherwise specified.

b. F.O.B.

An abbreviation for free on board, which means that a vendor or consignor will deliver goods on a railroad car, truck, vessel, or other conveyance without any expense to the purchaser or consignee.

1.6 REGULAR CLEANUP AND DEBRIS DISPOSAL

With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government, all wastes and demolished materials shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the job site daily in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. The Contractor shall furnish waste containers. All small waste containers provided by the contractor shall be emptied daily, large bin containers shall be emptied when full or once a week.

1.7 GOVERNMENT ISSUED ITEMS

Return to the Government all items issued to the Contractor from the Government, including but not limited to the following: keys, ID and security badges, radios, pagers, and excess/unused Government Furnished Property/Equipment. Submit documentation signed by the Contractor and Contracting Officer indicating items have been returned or fully accounted for. Format of submittal will be discussed and agreed upon at the Pre-Work Meeting.

1.8 EQUIPMENT LIST

Furnish a complete list of all equipment to be used on the Project 30 days prior to commencement of on-site work. Submit a revised list in the event of change of equipment. Lists shall include rented equipment as well as lease-purchase or sale-leaseback equipment. The initial list and the revised lists shall indicate dates equipment is assigned to or removed from the Project and adequate identification or description of each item of equipment including manufacturer's name (abbreviated), model number, manufacturer's serial number, year of manufacture, and Contractor's assigned serial or record number.

1.9 TESTING OF EQUIPMENT

Before any machinery or mechanized equipment is put to use on the job, it shall be inspected and tested by a qualified person and determined to be in safe operating condition. Cranes or derricks shall be tested by the

Contractor or a qualified testing agency in accordance with EM 385-1-1 .

Equipment shall be large enough to safely handle proposed picks or tasks without exceeding the crane rating established by these tests.

1.10 DISPOSITION OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Unless otherwise specified in other sections of the specifications, all existing equipment removed and not reinstalled shall become the property of the Contractor, removed from the Project site, and disposed of in a legal manner. Materials that cannot be removed daily may be temporarily stored on-site at an approved area. Salvaged materials shall not be sold on the project site.

1.11 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Reference FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984).

1.12 PROJECT SUPERINTENDENT

The Contractor's Project Superintendent shall be on the worksite during performance of work on this contract. The Project Superintendent is required on the worksite, at all times work is being performed, until work on this contract is completed and accepted. Assign a competent superintendent as per FAR Clause 52.236-6 "Superintendence by the Contractor". Submit Superintendent name and contact information prior to start of on-site construction.

1.13 KEY PERSONNEL SUBSTITUTION

If the Contractor plans on replacing any Key personnel (Project Superintendent, CQC System Manager, or CQC staff Members) they must have the approval of the Contracting Officer. Personnel shall possess the qualifications that meet or exceed those stated in this contract for the position of the individual they are replacing. Submit qualifications of new personnel at least 15 calendar days in advance of date of replacement.

1.14 POST AWARD MEETINGS

1.14.1 Pre-Work Meeting

Within Thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed, attend a Pre-Work Meeting. Senior Level members of the Contractor's staff involved with this contract shall participate in this meeting to discuss the overall contract requirements. The Gover nment wi l l l ead t hi s meet i ng and take the meeting minutes.

1.14.2 Pre-Construction Meeting

Coordinate with the Contracting Officer and establish the date of the Pre-Construction Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Project site at least one (1) week prior to mobilizing to the job site. The Cont r act or shal l l ead t he Pr e- Const r uct i on Meet i ng discussing the Contractor's plan on executing the work at the project site, schedule, required clearances and timeframe for them, and plan for implementing safety and quality control. The Government will have key members from the Project staff to discuss environmental and clearance issues. Key members of the contractor staff shall attend this meeting including the Quality Control (QC) System Manager, Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) and any other members determined by the Government to be required.

1.14.2.1 Minutes

Contractor is responsible for taking the meeting minutes and shall send them electronically within 48 hours of the meeting to the Government's Project Engineer, Quality Assurance Representative, and Resident Engineer.

1.14.2.2 Demobilizing And Remobilizing

Anytime the Contractor demobilizes from the site and remobilizes at a later date, another Pre-Construction Meeting shall be held and shall follow the requirements listed above.

1.14.3 RMS Orientation Meeting

a. Upon the Contractor's request, a RMS (Resident Management System) Orientation Meeting will be held within Fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. See SECTION 01 45 01.00 28 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM) for additional information. Orientation meeting will be at District Headquarters, and may occur in conjunction with, but not at the same time as, the Pre-Work meeting. Coordinate meeting date and time with the Contracting Officer a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to the meeting.

b. At a minimum, the Contractor's RMS-CM Administrator and QC system manager shall attend the RMS Orientation meeting. A Government Representative will lead the orientation. Anticipate the following at the meeting:

1. Allow for a maximum 4 hour duration.

2. Cover the following topics, at a minimum, in RMS Contractor Mode (CM):

i. Contractor use of RMS (CM) system.

ii. Contractor Data.

iii. Quality Control Reports.

iv. Submittals.

v. RFIs.

vi. Payment.

3. Receive a follow-up handout/guide for reference on the above items.

c. Contractor employees shall bring a computer with Wi-Fi capability (to gain access to the Internet), with RMS pre-loaded.

d. The RMS Orientation Meeting is required for Contractors with no prior RMS experience. The RMS Orientation Meeting, is optional, but may be requested, for all other Contractors.

e. The purpose of the RMS Orientation Meeting is to facilitate Contractor's use of RMS (CM). It does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to use RMS (CM) in accordance with the Contract. See

SECTION 01 45 01.00 28 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS

CM), paragraph RMS SOFTWARE for information related to required download and installation deadlines.

1.15 WEEKLY PRODUCTION MEETINGS

1.15.1 Production Briefings

During all onsite construction work, hold a weekly production meeting to brief the Government on the status of the project.

a. Use the attached "Weekly Meeting Agenda" and discuss all elements of this agenda.

b. Provide a three (3) week 'look ahead'.

1. Describe all planned construction activities, on-site and off-site over the next three (3) weeks.

2. ENSURE these activities align to the overall construction SCHEDULE submitted under PROJECT SCHEDULE.

3. RECORD any changes to the Project Schedule AND INCLUDE IN the next scheduled update.

c. Key members of the Contractor's staff including the Quality Control System Manager and the SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER shall attend.

d. The Quality Control System Manager shall discuss all QC aspects outlined in SECTION 01 45 00.00 28 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL.

e. The Government reserves the right to require any person from the Contractor's staff such as the Project Manager, Engineer, Scheduler or Key Subcontractor Personnel to attend the meeting.

1.15.2 Minutes

The Contractor shall be responsible for taking the meeting minutes and shall send them electronically within 24 hours of the meeting to the Government's Project Engineer, Quality Assurance Representative, and Resident Engineer.

1.16 ADDITIONAL MEETINGS

Record the minutes of all meetings, including all conference calls, that occur between the Contractor and Government. Send minutes electronically within 24 hours of the meeting to the Contracting Officer for concurrence.

E-mail subject line shall include project name and meeting topic.

1.17 PARTNERING

1.17.1 General

The Government intends to encourage the foundation of a cohesive partnership with the Contractor and its subcontractors by informally partnering this contract. This partnership will be structured to draw on the strengths of each organization to identify and achieve reciprocal goals. The objectives are effective and efficient contract performance with the intent to achieve a safe completion of the work - within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with plans and specifications. This partnership would be bilateral in makeup and participation will be totally voluntary. If Partnering is pursued, meetings would be held as identified in the following paragraph.

1.17.2 Partnering Meetings

Within 30 calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed, the initial partnering meeting will be scheduled if the meeting is requested by the Contractor. The Contractor's key personnel will attend a face-to-face partnering meeting (typically one day in duration) together with key Government personnel, to discuss project goals and communication.

Follow-up meetings will be held periodically, as required, throughout the duration of the contract, as agreed to by the Contractor and the Government. The Government will facilitate the meeting.

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Weekly Meeting agenda template

Schedule - Work scheduled over the next week Three week look ahead Overall Schedule Review

Submittals Review- Submittal Register Submittals approved by QC Outstanding Submittals RFI’s Letters

Coordination - Clearances required over the next week, include the following:

A description of the work to be performed under the Clearance.

Determine the correct energy isolation points needed to perform the work safely.

Physical barriers, protective grounds, piping blanks, or bulkheads that shall be used, including locations.

Determine the procedure and method of testing for stored energy if applicable.

The date and time the Clearance shall be required.

The estimated length of time the system or equipment shall be out of service and the time to return the system or equipment to service in an emergency.

Coordination issues

Safety- Review of AHA’s for ongoing work Pending AHA’s

Required for new work Status of Gov’t approval

Safety issues

QC -

Preparatory meetings Held over last week- status of meeting minutes

Required over the next week Initial meetings over the next week Follow up over the next week Rework list Review Deficiency tracking log

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PROJECT SITE RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SITE CONDITIONS AND OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS

1.3 LOWER MONUMENTAL PROJECT SECURITY

1.3.1 Contractor Vehicle Access

1.3.2 Identification of Employees - Lower Monumental

1.4 LOWER GRANITE PROJECT SECURITY

1.4.1 Contractor Vehicle Access

1.4.2 Identification of Employees - Lower Granite

1.4.2.1 Lower Granite Badging

1.4.2.2 Project Security Notification Pagers

1.5 DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT

1.6 BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE POLICY (BRZ)

1.7 FACILITY OCCUPANCY CLOSURE

1.8 WORK SCHEDULES

1.8.1 Contractor's Work Schedule

1.8.2 Government's Work Schedule

1.9 USE OF WALLA WALLA DISTRICT PARKS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Used)

ATTACHMENTS:

Security Badge Form

Security Badge Form

Boat Restricted Zone (BRZ) Policy

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PROJECT SITE RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual

Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

1.2 SITE CONDITIONS AND OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS

Work on this project will occur during the work window identified in Contract Clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (1984).

The Navigation Lock Outage Work Window at Lower Monumental and Lower Granite Dams commences as specified in Clause 52.211-10. Navigation Locks will remain unavailable to water born traffic until the end of the lock outage.

1.3 LOWER MONUMENTAL PROJECT SECURITY

The Project site is a secured area and access onto the Project is restricted. The security measures affect all of the Contractor's vehicles and personnel. There will be delays when entering Projects due to locked gates, vehicle inspections, and personnel checks. Inspections and checks may include inspection of tool boxes, brief cases, lunch boxes, and other containers.

1.3.1 Contractor Vehicle Access

Project access roads on both sides of the dams are secured with locked gates. All vehicles that pass through the locked gates will be subject to being searched. No privately owned vehicles (POV's) will be allowed through locked gates. Only Contractor's work vehicles and equipment that are essential to the conduct of the work will be allowed in the work areas. All Contractor vehicles shall display suitable permanent or temporary identification.

1.3.2 Identification of Employees - Lower Monumental

Government Project personnel will provide the Contractor's personnel with identification badges as they arrive on site. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing the Security Badge Form(attached to the end of this SECTION) and initial identification (driver's license) for each employee five (5) business days prior to the employee arriving to work on the Project site, and upon issuance of official badges, for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification at all times.

Ensure each employee's full name with middle initial is included with the initial identification. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Quality Assurance Representative for cancellation upon the release of the employee or project completion. If required by the Contracting Officer, employees will be photographed by the Government.

Employees who fail to submit to being photographed will not be allowed on the project site.

Every Contractor employee (prime or subcontractor) shall have a hard hat meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 . Hardhats shall display the Prime Contractor name, subcontractor name, and the employee's name. Contractor employee hardhats shall not be white with red markings. It shall be the responsibility of the Project Superintendent to enforce this requirement.

1.4 LOWER GRANITE PROJECT SECURITY

The Project site is a secured area and access onto the Project is restricted. The security measures affect all of the Contractor's vehicles and personnel. There will be delays when entering Projects due to locked gates, vehicle inspections, and personnel checks. Inspections and checks may include inspection of tool boxes, brief cases, lunch boxes, and other containers.

1.4.1 Contractor Vehicle Access

Only Contractor's work vehicles and equipment that are essential to the conduct of the work will be allowed in any work areas. No privately owned vehicles (POV's) will be allowed. All Contractor vehicles shall display suitable permanent or temporary identification. All Contractor vehicles that pass through locked gates will be subject to being searched.

1.4.2 Identification of Employees - Lower Granite

1.4.2.1 Lower Granite Badging

Government Project personnel will provide the Contractor's personnel with identification badges as they arrive on site. For each employee, complete the Security Badge Form (attached to the end of this SECTION), and send to the Contracting Officer's Representative and Quality Assurance Representative. Include each employee's full name with middle initial.

The information must be received at least 30 calendar days before the employee arrives at the site to give Project personnel time to make up the badges. Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing initial identification for each employee, and upon issuance of official badges, for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display identification at all times. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Quality Assurance Representative for cancellation upon the release of the employee or project completion. If required by the Contracting Officer, employees will be photographed by the Government.

Employees who fail to submit to being photographed will not be allowed on the project site.

1.4.2.2 Project Security Notification Pagers

The Government (Project personnel) will issue the Contractor's SSHO and/or Project Superintendent with pagers to be carried at all times while on-site to receive Project Security Notifications. All pagers shall immediately be delivered to the Quality Assurance Representative upon the release of the employee or project completion.

1.5 DELIVERY OF EQUIPMENT

Contractor shall be responsible for delivery and receipt of all materials and equipment. Government personnel will not be available to assist the Contractor in these activities. To the maximum extent possible, deliveries shall arrive on the same side of the river as the Contractor's work area. Delivery vehicles will be allowed to cross the river over the dam only with Government approval. Delivery vehicles arriving on the opposite side of the river as the work area shall be unloaded outside the locked gate, equipment shall be loaded onto Contractor's vehicles, and Contractor's vehicles will then be allowed to cross the dam to the work area.

1.6 BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE POLICY (BRZ)

The Boat Restricted Zone (BRZ) Policy is attached at the end of this SECTION. BRZ location is detailed in the GENERAL Section of the Drawings.

Check with the Contracting Officer for BRZ policy updates prior to the Pre-Construction Meeting.

1.7 FACILITY OCCUPANCY CLOSURE

Streets, walks, and other facilities occupied and used by the Government shall not be closed or obstructed without written permission from the Contracting Officer.

1.8 WORK SCHEDULES

1.8.1 Contractor's Work Schedule

At the Pre-Work Meeting, furnish a schedule of number of working days per week, shifts per day, and hours per shift for contract work. Furnish notification of any change of schedule of regular work hours, overtime work hours, and shifts of work crews and personnel at the site. This notification shall be provided a minimum of 48 hours prior to any schedule change to allow suitable scheduling of Government personnel and inspection. Exception to this requirement may be allowed in case of schedule change due to emergency conditions.

1.8.2 Government's Work Schedule

a. The maintenance crews at the dam work from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Crews and staff do not work on weekends and Federal holidays. If a Federal holiday falls on a Friday, the crews and staff do not work on the preceding Thursday. A powerhouse operator is at the site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Federal holidays but is not available to assist the Contractor.

b. If the Contractor requires Government support or assistance outside of normal work hours, the Contractor must make a formal written request to the Contracting Officer at least one week prior to the date that support/assistance is needed. The Government will review this request, but there is no guarantee that Government support or assistance can be provided.

1.9 USE OF WALLA WALLA DISTRICT PARKS

Special consideration for the use of the Walla Walla District Camping Grounds wi l l not be given to the Contractor if camping at these sites.

The Contractor's crew may not use Government parking lots near the Lower Monumental Lock and Dam or Lower Granite Lock and Dam for RV parking.

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OPS-004

20 March 2012

Lower Monumental Dam Page 1

Work On, Over, or Near Water

Policy

Lower Monumental Dam

//s//

Robert W. Witham

Operations Project Manager

Revised 3/2012

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1. PURPOSE…………………………………………………………………………...3

2. APPLICABILITY...………………………………………………………………

3. REFERENCES……………………………………………………………………

4. DEFINITIONS……………………………………………………………………

5. BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE PROCEDURES……………………………………..4

6. WATER RESCUE…………………………………………………………………..6

7. BOAT AND OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS…………………………………...6

8. FALL PROTECTION………………………………………………………………7

LOWER MONUMENTAL DAM – BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE…………………….9

APPENDIX A…………………………………………………………………………..10

APPENDIX B…………………………………………………………………………..11

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WORK ON, OVER, OR NEAR WATER

1. PURPOSE:

Work over or near water occurs often at a hydroelectric facility, adding risk to the work performed by Corps or contractor employees. This Policy examines the ways workers are exposed to this risk, and prescribes the precautions to be taken. Prior to beginning work over or near water, personnel shall have already prepared an

Activity Hazard Analysis, attended a pre-work meeting, and contacted the Control Room for coordination and implementation.

This policy details the following procedures:

a) Boat Restricted Zone (BRZ)

b) Water Rescue

c) Boat and Operator Qualifications

d) Fall Protection

2. APPLICABILITY:

This policy applies to all Corps and non-Corps personnel.

3. REFERENCES:

a) EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual

b) ER 385-1-91, Training, Testing & Licensing of Boat Operators

c) NWW-OM-385-1-20, Safe Clearance Procedure

d) 29 CFR, Parts 1910 General Industry; 1918 Longshoring; & 1926, Construction

4. DEFINITIONS:

Activity Hazard Analysis - The AHA will define the activities being performed and identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, the control measures to be implemented, and the personal protective equipment (PPE) to be used.

Boat Restricted Zone - The BRZ at the project is comprised of Outer and Inner Zones. Zone 1 (Outer) is defined by large orange and white signs placed at the shores; and Zone 2 (Inner) is defined as the area close enough to a dam structure (within 200 feet of the dam structure and within 400 feet of the RSW) as to require reconfiguration of water control equipment to avoid dangerous flow conditions to the boats. Zone 2, therefore, requires compliance with the Safe Clearance Procedure before entering the BRZ. Any person wishing to enter the BRZ must follow the procedures outlined in PARAGRAPH 5, below. Permission to enter the BRZ may be withdrawn due to operational concerns at a moment’s notice by the Operating Manager or his/her representative. See Figure 1 on page 9.

Fall Restraint System - Body harness, lanyard and connecting hardware, which can be attached to a solid anchorage point, thereby precluding a fall hazard. EM 385-1-1, Sections 05.F and 21 (definitions).

Immediately available - The lifesaving skiff or rescue boat must be in the water and all systems tested and operational.

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Near water – When a worker is performing work from a shoreline or other surface essentially at the same elevation as the water surface, where a drowning hazard exists.

On water – When a worker is performing work out of a boat or barge, exposed to the risk of falling less than six feet vertically into the surrounding water.

Over water - Work performed from a dam deck, structure, or equipment, where a fall (of more than six feet) would result in entering the river, pool or fishway.

Personal Fall Arrest System (PFA) - A body harness, connecting hardware, lanyard, and lifeline or self-retracting lifeline. EM 385-1-1, Sections 05.F and 21.C. For PFA with retrieval; the system includes a winch

(usually hand-operated) by which another worker can hoist a fallen worker to safety.

Personal Floatation Device (PFD) - USCG-approved Type I, III or Type V (no inflatables), International

Orange color, with reflective stripe and PFD light. EM 385-1-1, Section 05.H.

Removable Spillway Weir (RSW) – Located in Spillbay 8. A minimum approach distance of 400 feet is to be observed at all times unless the RSW flow is stopped and placed under the HECP. The reason for the extended minimum approach distance is due to the heavy surface flows created by the RSW while in operation. The RSW has an additional hazard as it has the ability to lie down below the water level and may sink a boat if caught under the RSW during the lay down procedure. Coordination with RCC, TMT, and compliance with the Lower Monumental FPP is required for all RSW lie down operations.

Rescue Boat - Vessels 26’ or Less: A vessel satisfying the following requirements: powered by two motors, each capable of driving the boat upstream while fully loaded, at twice the swiftest water velocity encountered inside the Boat Restricted Zone. Each motor must have a separate fuel system (to prevent common fuel contamination). Each motor shall be individually capable of driving the boat and all workers (including those from a work boat) from the work site.

Vessels greater than 26’ shall be sufficiently powered to travel against current while loaded to full capacity with enough freeboard to safely carry its equipment and personnel.

Lifesaving Skiff - A vessel used for the rescue of a worker who has fallen from work over water that satisfies the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 5.I. As defined in Section 5.I., in locations where the waters are rough, swift, or where manually operated boats are not practical, a powered boat suitable for the waters shall be provided and equipped for lifesaving.

Ring buoy - Life ring with a rope attached (minimum length 90 ft. or longer if appropriate), for worker rescue.

EM 385-1-1, Section 05.H.03 (PFD Type IV) and OSHA 1918.97(e)(1).

Safe Clearance Procedure NWW-OM-385-1-20 (HECP) - A definite operating arrangement whereby an

Authorized Individual, acting individually or as a representative for a crew, may have designated equipment removed from or held out of service for maintenance or repair purposes under an approved tagout process which insures the safety of the workers involved, until released for service by the same Authorized Individual.

The approved process provides protection from hazardous energy sources, which could endanger workers or equipment if energized.

Standing Order - A project written process for accomplishing a standardized task or mission.

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5. BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE PROCEDURES

RATIONALE

Work-related freshwater boating has hazards recognized by most workers However, work near a dam structure can present additional hazards—sudden, large, natural or man-made, often without warning, and deadly—that originate from flow or environmental changes not evident to the boat’s crew. Two scenarios exist where work occurs within the BRZ: working over or near water; and working from a workboat. In both scenarios, a properly staffed and equipped rescue boat shall be immediately available (see definitions for requirements).

PROCEDURE

a. Anyone who intends to enter the Boat Restricted Zone of the Lower Monumental Project for performing work must apply for permission in writing using the BRZ Entry Permit (Appendix B), and an Activity Hazard Analysis at least one day in advance of the anticipated entry date. The Operations Manager or his/her designate must approve the request prior to entry.

NOTE: for operational emergencies e.g., debris in forebay obstructing a fishway, the Control Room Operator will call out a trained retrieval crew of project employees (see below) to remove the hazard to operations. The responding crew will follow a pre-approved Activity Hazard Analysis; the one-week prior request notification is waived for such emergencies. The crew will conduct a pre-work meeting in the Control Room.

b. A pre-work safety meeting will be conducted at the facility prior to the anticipated work. The work leader or supervisor of the boat crew must attend this meeting, and must provide evidence there that the requirements of this Policy have been satisfied.

c. When applicable and practicable, the Control Room Operator will configure dam equipment to minimize flows in the work area. This equipment will be “tagged out” via the dam’s Safe Clearance Procedure (NWW-OM-385-

1-20), thus preventing operation of the equipment during the work. No boat may enter the work area until approval is given by the Control Room Operator. The Control Room Operator has the right to deny entry, if any condition would threaten the safety of the boat crew. The boat crew shall also call the Control Room upon leaving the BRZ.

d. Clear lines of radio communication between each boat and the dam Control Room shall be agreed upon during the pre-work meeting, and established before the boat(s) enter the BRZ.

PERSONNEL

a. The operator of any boat entering the BRZ must provide proof of qualification as a trained, experienced operator of the boat being piloted. A list of qualified project vessel operators is included as Appendix A.

b. The crew of the workboat shall include a boat operator who will not engage in any other work while piloting the boat. When a workboat is securely tied off in the area of operations, the boat operator may conduct other activities that do not interfere with the primary responsibility of piloting the boat.

c. At least one of the workboat crew and one of the rescue boat crew, other than the boat operator, must be trained in CPR, first aid, and water rescue procedures.

EQUIPMENT

a. Work boats and rescue boats must meet U.S. Coast Guard safety standards for all boat operating conditions. In addition, each boat shall meet current State and Federal requirements.

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b. Work boats and rescue boats must be equipped with the following (EM 385-1-1, 19.C):

1. Fire extinguisher--for boats less than 26-ft in length, one 1-10# ABC extinguisher; for boats greater than 26-ft in length, 2-10# ABC fire extinguishers.

3. Personal floatation devices (PFD) for the maximum crew listed for the boat.

4. Running and anchor lights

5. An audible warning device capable of alerting rescue personnel anywhere within the BRZ

6. A marine band radio capable of communicating with the Control Room on Channel 14

7. An approved ring buoy with a minimum ninety-foot throw line (buoyant rope required)

8. An adequately sized towrope

9. A spotlight or acceptable visual distress signal

10. Two engines with separate fuel tanks

6. WATER RESCUE

When a worker faces the hazard of falling in water, Corps safety requirements and project policy necessitate rescue readiness. This procedure defines the requirements for providing rescue actions and post-rescue care of a worker exposed to water immersion.

REQUIREMENTS

a. Crew members of a rescue boat or life-saving skiff must be trained in rescue and post-rescue care procedures.

Training for project employees will be made available by project management. Contractors shall include in the

Activity Hazard Analysis, procedures for cold-water rescue and post-rescue care.

b. Rescue response is intended for protection of project workers performing assigned duties—not as first responders to other agencies or to the public. However, if an overboard event occurs in the immediate vicinity of a project work site, where a non-project individual is in imminent danger of drowning, then the project safety boat and crew may respond, in the spirit of the State’s Good Samaritan laws. In keeping with project’s partnership with local law enforcement agencies, we will provide rescue efforts as practicable, when requested by the Sheriff’s office or similar agency.

c. When the rescue boat responds to an overboard event, a crewmember shall notify the appropriate Control

Room of the in-progress rescue. The Control Room Operator will call the entities listed below for continued care of the rescued worker.

- Sheriff (Franklin County) (Emergency) 88-71-9-911

- Fire / Ambulance (Franklin County) (Kahlotus) (509) 282-3490

- Fire / Emergency (Walla Walla County) (509) 527-3265

d. During BRZ operations, if the rescue boat becomes unavailable, all work will cease.

e. The Snake River water temperature is below 70F year-round. Worker rescue from the river becomes, therefore, a “cold-water rescue.” Project employees who become rescue crewmembers will be trained in, and will use, cold-water rescue and care techniques for all such events.

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7. BOAT AND OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS

Project policy requires that personnel operating watercraft less than 26-feet in length shall be trained, tested and licensed in accordance with ER 385-1-19.C, this document and other applicable regulations. Employees who operate watercraft will do so in a safe manner in accordance with recognized Federal, state and local laws and standards.

REQUIREMENTS

PERSONNEL (Reference EM 385-1-1, Section 19.A.02).

a. Government operators shall be licensed or certified in accordance with ER 385-1-19.A.02. Officers and crew shall be qualified and documented by the designated project authority.

b. Non-Government operators and crew shall be qualified as evidenced by a Boater Education Card or by letter from the employer with a current, valid USCG license.

c. In accordance with new guidance from the Washington State Parks Department:

By January 1, 2009, all individuals age 25 and under are required to possess a Boater Education Card to operate a motorboat having more than 15 horsepower.

By January 1, 2013, all individuals age 50 and under are required to possess a Boater Education Card to operate a motorboat having more than 15 horsepower.

Information on the requirements set forth by the Washington State Parks Department can be found at the following website; http://www.parks.wa.gov/boating/boatered.asp.

VESSELS

a. Under 26 feet. All vessels under 26 feet shall be inspected annually by a qualified person. The inspection shall be documented and a copy shall be furnished to the designated authority, upon request.

b. 26 feet and over. All vessels 26 feet and over shall have current inspections and certificates issued by the

USCG Auxiliary or licensed Marine Surveyor before being placed into service. The inspection shall be documented and a copy shall be furnished to the designated authority, upon request.

8. FALL PROTECTION

There are several scenarios of dam work during which personnel may fall into the water. These different scenarios demand different methods of fall protection, and are covered by different regulations. Below are example scenarios, with appropriate references and the required precautions.

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS & REQUIRED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:

* Work from a work platform suspended by mobile crane:

Requirements-- (ref. EM 385-1-1, Section 22.F.11.a & b; OSHA 1926.550(g)(3)(i)(F) 1926.106)

(1) OSHA-compliant work platform

(2) Inspected and load-tested mobile crane

(3) PFD in place of PFA; fall height less than 25 to water, water depth greater than 10 feet, free of current or obstruction http://www.parks.wa.gov/boating/boatered.asp

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(4) Rescue boat immediately available

(5) For swift current or turbulent water, reconfigure plant equipment to stop the flow. If the current cannot be substantially reduced, then alternative means of access must be utilized. A live- boom-supported work platform may not be used in this circumstance. (booms in which lowering is controlled by a brake without aid from other devices which slow the lowering speeds)

SPECIAL EXCEPTION:

When a diver is to perform underwater work and will access the water with a work platform, then no lifesaving skiff is required. However, if the diver’s tender or standby diver will remain in the work platform above water, then that condition will be considered work over water, and a lifesaving skiff (or rescue boat for BRZ work) will be required.

* Work from a suspended scaffold, supported by a portable frame:

Requirements--(ref. EM 385-1-1, Section 22.E)

(1) OSHA-compliant work platform

(2) Inspected and tested hoist/frame system, secured by locking wheels or anchored to deck

(3) Fall arrest system if less than 25 feet to water, water is placid, water depth is greater than 10 feet.

(4) For swift current or turbulent water, reconfigure plant equipment to stop the flow. If the current cannot be substantially reduced, then a second fall arrest system with retrieval capability shall be attached to each worker.

* Work from the dam structure, or stationary, rigid frame (without guardrail or safety net):

Requirements--(ref. EM 385-1-1, Sections 21.A.15.C and 21.C)

(1) Fall arrest system

(2) A co-worker/observer, for emergency retrieval if needed

(3) A ring buoy with a minimum length of 90 ft.

(4) For swift current or turbulent water, reconfigure plant equipment to stop the flow. If the current cannot be substantially reduced use a second fall arrest system with built-in retrieval, in lieu of a lifesaving skiff (or rescue boat for

BRZ work).

* Work from the water surface (work boat, barge, etc.):

Requirements—(ref.’s noted)

(1) Within the Boat Restricted Zone: see Paragraph 5 above

(2) Outside the Boat Restricted Zone: see EM 385-1-1, Section 19, “Floating

Plant and Marine Activities”.

* Work near the water surface at the same elevation (i.e., shoreline):

Requirements--(ref. EM 385-1-1, Section 5.H)

(1) PFD

(2) Communication with Control Room

(3) Co-worker within clear sight.

(4) Ring Buoy with rope (see rope requirements above)

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LOWER MONUMENTAL DAM – BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE

Figure 1

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APPENDIX B

Lower Monumental Dam BRZ Entry Permit

Title:

BRZ to be entered: Upper BRZ Lower BRZ

Dive associated with work: Yes No

Project Point of Contact:

Requested By (Company and name):

Requester Contact information (phone number):

Scope of work:

Special Requirements:

Schedule:

Map: Yes No

Boat Operators:

Job Hazardous Analysis : Yes No

Activity Hazardous Analysis: Yes No

Radio Frequency: Marine Band 14

Pre Work Safety Meeting:

Permit Number: Date Requested:

Phone:

Cell:

LOWER GRANITE PROJECT OPERATIONAL GUIDANCE

LGR SOP-506

Forebay/Tailrace Restricted Zone Boat and Personnel Access

LAST UPDATED: 23-APR-2019

1. PURPOSE. This SOP outlines procedures in order to gain access to the forebay and tailrace via boat in addition to personnel access onto the trash shear boom.

2. APPLICABILITY. This SOP is applicable to Lower Granite Dam Operating Project.

3. REFERENCES. N/A.

4. PROCEDURES. Tailrace boat access --please see attached tailrace access flowchart (attachment A).

Forebay boat access --please see attached forebay access flowchart (attachment A). In addition, for boat access during spilling, please see further clarification in attachment B.

Personnel access of trash shear boom. Prior to accessing the trash boom an activity hazard analysis (AHA) shall be conducted. Basic requirements of access to the trash shear boom include: Safe Clearance of spillway one (RSW out of service), minimum of two person(s) with PFDs on the boom, radio communication, and a ring buoy with a 90-foot minimum attached rope readily available. Some of the many factors to consider during development of the AHA include type of work to be performed, weather conditions, and river flow. Risk reduction measures may include additional clearance points, rescue boat, personal tie off points, etc.

ROBERT L. LUSTIG

Operations Project Manager Lower Granite Project

Revision History (Note: Does not reflect updates before 23-APR-2019)

Date: Amended Item Description: Pg. Revised By:

10/5/20 Updated the OPM 1 K. Kulisek

ATTACHMENT B

Spillway Boat Access During Spill Operations

The following outlines procedures in order to gain access to the spillways via boat during spill operations. Lower Granite has experienced a significant increase in fish research-related activities over the past few years. Various contractors and agencies have required boat access to the spillway forebay, within the boat restricted zone (BRZ), during the construction, monitoring and evaluation operations to conduct their assigned tasks. The project has received numerous requests for authorization to operate boats within the BRZ while passing inflow through the spillways. There are now several additional reasons to enter the forebay during spill: To move debris so researchers can continue testing or maintain equipment, and to comply with the Fish Passage Plan which requires debris removal when a specified area is covered by debris.

Boat access to the BRZ must be coordinated through project operations. Each agency or contractor must submit written work plans and activity hazardous analysis (AHA) that deal with boat operations in the BRZ. The project will approve the work plan and AHA. The boat operator will communicate with the duty shift operator to gain permission to access the BRZ every time admittance is required. The boat operator must continually monitor the NAV 14 channel while in the BRZ, remaining alert to respond to radio transmissions. The duty shift operator will continually monitor project operations and will notify the boat operator(s) of changes. This will be followed any time BRZ boat access is required.

A. During spill operations when a crew member, contractor or agency requests boat access to the BRZ the:

1. Shift operator will ensure the following

a. That spillbay Gate 1 is shut and tagged out. No flow over the RSW.

b. That each spillbay gate 2 through 8 is either shut or open to a maximum of four (4) stops, as indicated at local and remote indications.

c. That the local-off-remote switch at all eight (8) gates controls is set in the

“OFF” position.

d. That a log entry is made of gate and control position verification report by the boat operator

2. The boat operator and/or crew will:

a. Verify that the local-off-remote switch at all eight (8) gates controls is in the “OFF” position.

b. Report verification of gate and control positions to the shift operator, before entering the BRZ.

c. Continually monitor the NAV 14 channel.

B. The duty shift operator will determine the suitability for continued boat operations in the

BRZ, and will inform the boat operator when work in the BRZ must be terminated. The boat operator must exit the BRZ upon notification by the duty Shift Operator.

BOAT RESTRICTED ZONE (BRZ)

POWERHOUSE FOREBAY

Forebay

North of Spillway 1

Spillway

See Spillway

BRZ

Flowchart

South of Spill Bay 2 & North of Unit 5

Use combination of Spillway and Powerhouse Flow Chart Operators discretion

South of Unit 5

Powerhouse

Closer than 400 feet to the structure?

UNIT AND

BOTH

ADJACENT

UNITS

CLEARED

OUT

Y E

S Y

E S

NO

No Entrance Into BRZ

OPERATORS

DISCRETION

THINGS

REQUIRED OF

BRZ ENTRANCE

1) Work Request to Chief of Ops 2 weeks notice if Project Support is needed 30 days.

2) Clearance Request in prior 24 hrs.

3) Clearance accepted.

4) One Coast Guard approved boat two motors.

5) Life Jackets worn at all times.

6) Radio communication channel 14.

7) Rescue Line 50ft MIN.

8) AHA completed.

9) Spotlight for boat operator.

THINGS FOR

OPERATOR TO

CONSIDER

1) Weather conditions.

2) Day or night.

3) Other on-going work.

4) Size of boats.

5) Powerhouse loading.

6) Radio communication channel 14.

1) Work Request to Chief of Ops 2 weeks notice if Project Support is needed 30 days.

2) One Coast Guard approved boat two motors.

3) Life Jackets worn at all times.

4) Radio communication channel 14.

5) Rescue Line 50ft MIN.

6) AHA completed.

7) Spotlight for boat operator.

1) Weather conditions.

2) Current generation and spillage.

3) Other on-going work.

4) Size of…