Exhibit_A_Performance_Work_Statement_Traffic_Sign_and_Sign_Post_Replacem.docx

RFP No.:

W911RX-16-Q-0266

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

Headquarters U S Army Garrison Public Works Fort Riley, Kansas 66442-7025

SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRAFFIC SIGN AND SIGN POST

REMOVAL, RELOCATION, REPLACEMENT, AND INSTALLATION

FORT RILEY, KANSAS

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

EXISTING CONDITIONS

CONCRETE (NOT USED)

MASONRY (NOT USED)

METALS (NOT USED)

WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES (NOT USED)

THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: The project consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation and performing all required work in accordance with the plans and specifications for removal, relocation, replacement, and installation of traffic signs and sign posts required in this project.

1.1.1 Location: The sites of the required work are adjacent to any roadway located in any built-up or range area (except family housing) on Fort Riley. Refer to Technical Exhibit 1 – Location Maps for location maps of all Fort Riley built-up areas and range areas. More detailed Traffic Sign Replacement Plan Map Sheets showing the specific location and description of all traffic signs and sign posts will be provided following contract award.

1.1.2 Principal Features: The required work includes the principal features listed below. The outline of principal features does not limit the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation and perform all work required by the plans and specifications.

1.1.2.1 Coordinate traffic sign and sign post removal, relocation, replacement, and installation activities Fort Riley Police Department and DPTMS Range Operations as required.

1.1.2.2 Provide traffic control and traffic warnings as necessary to perform traffic sign and sign post removal, relocation, replacement, and installation activities.

1.1.2.3 Protect Government and private property from the effects of traffic sign and sign post removal, relocation, replacement, and installation activities.

1.1.2.4 Professionally trim and prune vegetation as necessary for traffic sign and sign post removal, relocation, replacement, and installation activities.

1.1.2.5 Contact Kansas One-Call System, Inc. and the Public Works Dig-Safe Coordinator and obtain the required digging permits prior to the relocation, replacement, and installation of all new traffic sign posts. Verify the locations and elevations of existing piping, utilities, and any type of underground or encased obstruction in locations for new traffic sign posts.

1.1.2.6 Remove existing traffic signs and sign posts as indicated on job orders and Traffic Sign Replacement Plan Map Sheets.

1.1.2.7 Relocate, realign, and adjust the mounting heights of existing traffic signs and sign posts as indicated on job orders and Traffic Sign Replacement Plan Map Sheets.

1.1.2.8 Remove existing traffic signs and/or sign posts and replace with new traffic signs and/or sign posts as indicated on job orders and Traffic Sign Replacement Plan Map Sheets.

1.1.2.9 Install new traffic signs and/or sign posts as indicated on job orders and Traffic Sign Replacement Plan Map Sheets.

1.1.2.10 Dispose of salvageable and recyclable, nonsalvageable and nonrecyclable, hazardous materials and waste, and environmental waste as specified in SECTIONS 02 41 00, DEMOLITION.

1.1.2.11 Update the Public Works Traffic Sign Management System Database with new traffic sign and sign post information including the date of installation upon completion of removal, relocation, replacement, and installation of traffic signs and sign posts.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: Publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. Publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only. Assume publications to be the most current edition in effect at the time a contract is awarded.

1.2.1 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR): Available without cost at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

1.2.2 Fort Riley Regulations (FR Reg): Available without cost from the COR or ACOR.

1.2.3 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Manual (EM): Available without cost at http://140.194.76.2.129/publications/eng-manuals/.

1.2.4 U.S. Army Directive (Army Directive): Available without cost at http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/ad2014_05.pdf.

1.2.5 U.S. Army Regulations (AR): Available without cost at http://www.apd.army.mil.

1.2.6 U.S. Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI): Available without cost at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

1.3.1 Accident Prevention Plan: Submit an Accident Prevention Plan.

1.3.2 Quality Control Plan: Submit a Quality Control (QC) Plan.

1.3.3 Antiterrorism Level I Training Completion Certificates: Submit Antiterrorism Level I Training Completion Certificates.

1.3.4 iWatch Program Information Briefing Report: Submit iWatch Program Information Briefing Reports.

1.3.5 Proof of Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training: Submit OPSEC Awareness Training Certificates.

1.3.6 Other Submittals: See specific specification sections.

1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.4.1 Verification of Conditions and Dimensions: Read and understand the specifications and plans and visit the work sites to become thoroughly familiar with details of the required work and site conditions, verify all dimensions prior to ordering materials and fabricating components, and notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies between the specifications and plans and actual conditions. All discrepancies shall be resolved before the Contractor begins work. It is strongly suggested the Contractor verify conditions and dimensions prior to preparing and submitting his bid.

1.4.2 Delivery and Storage: Deliver materials to the work site in undamaged, unopened manufacturer's standard packaging or containers. Store materials to protect them from physical damage, theft, vandalism, and weather.

1.4.3 Marking and Labeling: Manufacturer's standard packaging and containers, or when appropriate, individual pieces of material shall be marked or labeled showing the name of the manufacturer; brand name; model number, stock number, or other designations; item description; and when applicable, the stamp of a nationally recognized, independent testing laboratory or agency, certifying materials conform to the requirements specified.

1.4.4 Proprietary Products: Unless otherwise specified, proprietary products indicated in the specifications or noted on the plans are intended to establish capacities, color, design, features, pattern, quality, and style of materials desired, and are not intended to limit trade. Materials proposed for use which can be determined by the Contracting Officer to conform to the requirements specified, may be substituted and installed after his approval.

1.4.5 Coordination: Coordinate work performed by specific trades with work performed by other trades to the extent required.

1.4.6 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor employees must wear personal identification cards, or badges, while working on the installation. Identification cards must be not less than 3-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches and clearly visible at all times and display as a minimum: company name, employee name, color photo of the employee, issue date, and expiration date. Identification cards must be written in English and be readable from a distance of 5 feet.

1.4.7 Vehicle Identification: Contract employee's vehicles and equipment shall bear the Contractor's name and logo while the vehicles and equipment are working at Fort Riley. Names and logos shall be displayed on a dashboard sign as a minimum.

1.4.8 Vehicle, Motorcycle, and Equipment Operators Requirements: Contractor employees must comply will all applicable requirements of FR Reg 190-5 during performance of this contract. Contractor employees must possess a valid state driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of state required minimum liability insurance to operate Contractor-furnished or their privately-owned vehicles and motorcycles on the installation. In addition, Contractor employees operating vehicles and equipment with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) or gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of 26,000 pounds or more must possess a valid state commercial driver's license (CDL). It is in violation of FR Reg 190-5 to use a cellular phone without a hands-free device while operating a vehicle, motorcycle, and construction equipment on the installation. Vehicle, motorcycle, and equipment operators must safely pullover and come to a complete stop before using a cellular phone without a hands-free device or text messaging. Violation of this regulation will result in a fine of $50.

1.4.9 Motorcycle Operators Requirements: All personnel entering Fort Riley must have all appropriate safety and licensing documentation on their possession while operating motorcycles, mopeds, and motor scooters. All civilian personnel and contractor personnel that are properly licensed to ride a motorcycle are not be required to receive service sponsored training, or to prove that they have taken other motorcycle training in order to operate a motorcycle on a DoD installation, except civilians and contractors that operate Government owned motorcycles, mopeds, motor scooters and ATVs. All personnel operating a motorcycle on Fort Riley must wear the proper personal protective equipment (PPE) outlined in CG Policy Letter 5. Also refer to paragraph 1.4.8 above.

1.4.10 Installation Access:

1.4.10.1 Contractor and Vendor Access: Fort Riley is a guarded secure military installation. All Contractor and vendor personnel whether operating their privately-owned vehicles or motorcycles or Contractor or vendor-furnished vehicles and equipment must enter the installation through one of the secure access control points (ACP) except as described in paragraph 1.4.10.3 below. Under the present installation Force Protection Condition (FPCON), vehicle and equipment operators and passengers must all possess a valid U.S. Government issued photo identification card, required access badge, or temporary pass in order to gain unescorted access to the installation. Vehicle and equipment operators must also possess and be ready to show a valid state driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of state required minimum liability insurance. As determined by the installation FPCON, an elevated FPCON may require additional security screening and/or limited installation access. Vehicle and equipment operators and passengers without a valid U.S. Government issued photo identification card, required access badge, or temporary pass must report to the Visitor Control Center (VCC) at the Henry Drive ACP and undergo an NCIC III background check and obtain a temporary day pass.

1.4.10.2 RAPIDGate Program: Contractor and vendor personnel participating in RAPIDGate may enter through any of the installation’s ACPs during their regular operating hours except as described in paragraph 1.4.10.3 below. (This is contingent upon RAPIDGate performing the required NCIC III background checks and proof of these background checks are placed on the RAPIDGate passes). RAPIDGate is a voluntary access protocol used by the installation to help expedite access to the installation without having to undergo additional security screening. There is a fee to participate in RAPIDGate and the Government will not reimburse Contractor or vendor personnel for the associated cost. To learn more about or to enroll in the RAPIDGate program, call 877-RAPIDGate (877-727-4342) or visit http://www.eidpassport.com. Contractors and vendors without RAPIDGate passes can access the installation in accordance with paragraph 1.4.10.1 above.

1.4.10.3 Commercial Delivery Vehicles and Equipment: All commercial delivery vehicles and equipment must enter the installation through the 12st Street ACP or the Estes Road ACP 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, Federal holidays accepted. When entering either from the 12th Street or Estes Road gates, commercial traffic will be directed to the search areas located to the north of 12th Street and the south of Estes Road. Commercial vehicles are those vehicles over one ton used for a commercial purpose, including: semi-trucks with trailers, UPS and FedEx trucks, U-Haul trucks operated by contractors and used for commercial purpose, tow-trucks responding on-post to a request for assistance, and construction vehicles. Non Commercial vehicles include: half-ton pickups with boat, U-Haul truck operated by soldiers who are moving as part of a permanent change of station, or recreational vehicles operated by soldiers or civilians visiting post. There will be no commercial delivery vehicles allowed on the installation on Sundays and Federal holidays. Exception - Concrete and asphalt paving delivery trucks with required access badges and temporary passes may still enter through any of the installation’s ACPs during their regular operating hours. Other exceptions must be coordinated through the GC and DES. All other contractor, vendor, and commercial delivery vehicles with required access badges and temporary passes may enter through any of the installation's ACPs during their regular operating hours. As determined by the installation FPCON, an elevated FPCON may require all contractor, vendor, and commercial delivery vehicles to enter through the 12th Street ACP only.

1.4.11 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements:

1.4.11.1 Antiterrorism (AT) Level I Training: Pursuant to DoDI 2000.16 and AR 525-13 all contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 15 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website http://jko.jten.mil.

1.4.11.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR Clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.4.11.3 iWATCH Program Information: This standard language is for Contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. The link is http://www.riley.army.mil/Community/iWATCH.aspx; this training shall be completed within five (5) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance. The results shall be reported to the KO not later than (NLT) five (5) calendar days after contract award in the form of a memorandum that documents when the training was held and who attended the training.

1.4.11.4 Operations Security (OPSEC) Training: Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within thirty (30) calendar days of their reporting for duty. All Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The link is http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/.

1.4.11.5 Threat Awareness Reporting Program: For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381- 12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a CI agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b of AR 381-12.

1.4.11.6 Annual Training: Contractor personnel must complete the following annual training requirements: Information Awareness, Anti-terrorism Level 1, OPSEC, Removable media, Anti-phishing, Personally Identifiable Information and Privacy Act. The contractor shall submit the training plan electronically via e-mail. The COR shall approve/disapprove, in writing within 10 days of receipt. The Contractor shall incorporate Government approved changes within 5 days.

1.4.12 Employee Sign In and Sign Out: Contractor employees must sign in upon arrival and sign out upon departure from facilities at the access control point when required i.e., all CYS Facilities and 1st Infantry Division Headquarters.

1.5 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS:

1.5.1 Safety and Health Program: Initiate and maintain a safety and health program that complies with EM 385-1-1 and applicable OSHA, DOD, Army, Federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. The safety and health program shall incorporate appropriate elements from Section 1, EM 383-1-1, and including provisions (1) To identify and correct unsafe conditions and acts related to their contract work. (2) To report unsafe or hazardous conditions caused by elements out of their control (for example, public or Army personnel, adjacent processor work activity, and so forth) to the COR. (3) To report all accidents, injuries and illnesses occurring on the project to the COR in accordance with the contract accident–reporting procedures. (4) To investigate accidents and provide reports.

1.5.2 Accident Prevention Plan: Prepare a written site-specific Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Appendix A, EM 385-1-1, and the requirements below, and submit it to the KO for approval. Implement the approved Accident Prevention Plan prior to the start of contract work. The plan must include (1) An activity hazard analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in the specific contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards. (2) Designation of the Contractor quality control qualified personnel primarily responsible for safety and health at the project site. (3) A description of how the Contractor quality control safety duties will be performed on the project. At a minimum, these duties will consist of (a) A pre–work review of appropriate activity hazard analysis, to be reviewed with each worker. (b) Regular safety training for the workforce. (c) Frequent and regular checks for compliance with contract safety requirements by contractor and subcontractor workforce. (d) Daily records providing factual evidence of quality control activities for safety performance and state the following: items/areas checked the results, and any instructions or corrective actions. (4) Specific elements of an audit program by the prime contractor should include onsite inspection of subcontractors, method of determining accident rates, and traceability of hazards.

1.5.2.1 Use of Mind Altering Substances: The plan shall indicate that while on duty, use of or under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, intoxicants, or similar mind altering substances will not be allowed. The plan shall indicate the disposition of those employees found to be under the influence of or consuming such substances.

1.5.2.2 Personal Protective Equipment: The plan shall outline procedures to be followed to assure the proper use, fit, wear, selection and maintenance of personal protective and lifesaving equipment (e.g., protective footwear, protective gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses, hearing protection, body harnesses and lanyards). The plan shall provide that the contractor ensures that employees are physically able and medically determined qualified to use the personal protective and safety equipment required in the job duties.

1.5.2.3 Hazardous Substances, Agents, and Environments: The plan shall provide that employees are protected from exposure, through inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or physical contact, to any chemical, biological, or physical agent in excess of acceptable limits in the most recently published American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH), “Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices”. The most common hazardous substances the contractor should expect to be encountered will normally be lead-based-paint and asbestos. The plan shall address training and certification of employees as well as handling and disposal methods the contractor plans to use when hazardous substances are encountered.

1.5.2.4 Accident Reporting: The plan shall include notification of the COR immediately with information regarding with whom, how, where, when, seriousness and medical treatment received of the injured personnel whenever accidents occur. The plan shall indicate that except for rescue and emergency measures, that accident scenes shall not be disturbed until released by investigating personnel.

1.5.2.5 Emergency Planning: The plan shall provide for employee safety in case of fire or other emergency. The plan shall provide for periodic training of employees of the emergency plans. The plan shall include emergency telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire, and police and shall be easily available at each work site. The plan shall provide for employees working alone in remote locations or away from other workers to have an effective and readily available means of emergency communications by either cellular phone, two-way radio, hard-line telephone or other acceptable means.

1.5.3 Contract Safety Brief:

1.5.3.1 Prior to the start of contract work, the Contractor shall meet with representatives of PW, the contracting office, installation safety manager, and mission safety office to discuss and develop a mutual understanding about the administration of the overall safety program.

1.5.3.2 The safety brief shall be attended by the KO or KA, COR and ACOR, and the Contractor’s authorized representative and should, to the extent possible, include (1) Contractor project superintendents (2) Supervisors (3) Quality control (4) Safety (5) Subcontractors (6) KO’s QA/Safety representative (7) Outside organizations that may interact with or be affected by the Contractor’s work such as fire/emergency personnel, security, adjacent facility/process managers, and so forth.

1.5.4 Safety Compliance—Army Versus Contractor Responsibilities:

1.5.4.1 The KO and COR are responsible, with input from the installation safety manager for evaluating and assuring Contractor compliance with the occupational safety and health requirements in the contract.

1.5.4.2 Whenever the KO and COR become aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the COR will (1) Notify the Contractor orally. (2) Follow–up with written confirmation. (3) Request immediate initiation of corrective action.

1.5.4.3 This notice, when delivered to the Contractor, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required.

1.5.4.4 After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to take prompt corrective action, the KO may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this paragraph.

1.5.5 Protection of Property: Protect all property, both Government and private, indoors and outdoors, including facilities, site improvements, utilities, vegetation, and vehicles at or adjacent to the work site, and which might be damaged during the course of the required work. Do not operate heavy construction equipment on drives, sidewalks, or lawns without installing suitable protection on these surfaces. When the facilities are unoccupied, and the Contractor is issued keys to the facilities, insure the facilities are kept locked when he is not on the premises and the keys are kept secure.

1.5.6 Protection of Adjacent Surfaces, Components, and Equipment: Protect adjacent surfaces, components, and equipment from damage, spills, and splattering of roofing materials, and intrusion of water due to roof leaks. Adjacent surfaces, components, and equipment damaged and/or soiled during the course of the work shall be repaired and/or cleaned by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the COR.

1.5.7 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Install all necessary barricades, warning signs, and lights to protect workmen, facility occupants, the public and adjacent property.

1.5.8 Hot Work Permits: Hot Work Permits are required when the Contractor's work tasks are capable of providing a source of ignition for flammable materials. Examples these work tasks include soldering, brazing, welding, acetylene torch cutting, burning, heating asphalt, etc. Contractor Hot Work operations must conform to Paragraph 12-4, FR Reg 420-4. Obtain Hot Work Permits from the Fort Riley Fire Department Inspectors, Building 1020, 785-240-2038 prior to beginning any such Hot Work operations.

1.6 COORDINATION: Most of the facilities will be occupied during the progress of the work. Coordinate with the occupants for entry and exit from the area and facilities. This coordination shall be in the form of written notification and be delivered, in person, to the occupants having responsibility for the operation of the activity in the building not less than 7 calendar days prior to commencement of work.

1.7 WORKING HOURS: Once begun, work shall continue uninterrupted during normal working hours until it is complete. Schedule working hours to coincide with working hours of the military installation. Normal work hours are between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday; Federal holidays accepted, and are subject to change. Some of the installation's activities including PW participate in 5-4-9 work schedule consisting of 8 9-hour work days and one 8-hour work day per 2-week period. The Contractor may participate in the 5-4-9 work schedule if desired. Do not perform work on the installation on other days or other hours without the written approval of the KO. No access is allowed or any vehicle movement permitted, from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. on Custer Hill while morning physical training is being conducted. The Federal holidays listed below are observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday. When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as the holiday. Contractors are also requested to not schedule work on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

1.8 QUALITY CONTROL: Develop, submit, implement, and maintain a quality control system which meets or exceeds the requirements of SECTION 01 45 16.13, CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL. Implement the approved plan not later than the contract start date.

1.9 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS: Not Used.

1.10 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall warrant his construction in accordance with Contract Clause FAR 52.246-21 entitled: Warranty of Construction.

1.11 DISCONNECTION AND RECONNECTION OF ELECTRICAL AND GAS SERVICES: Not Used.

1.12 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICES: Not Used.

1.13 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Publications referenced in the specifications and as-built drawings for most facilities are available for review at the Engineering Division, Public Works, Building 408, Fort Riley.

1.14 OPERATIONS, STORAGE AREAS, AND FACILITIES: Contractor operations, storage areas, and facilities shall conform to FAR clause 52.236-10 and the following. The Contractor shall coordinate a location for storage of materials with the COR.

1.15 UTILITIES: No utilities will be provided for Contractor-furnished facilities.

1.16 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING (CMR):

1.16.1 Accounting for Contract Services: The Contractor shall report ALL contract labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Directorate of Public Works via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/ and then click on “Department of the Army CMRA” or the icon of the DoD Organization that is receiving or benefitting from the contracted services. Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government Fiscal Year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2017. Contractor may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page of the applicable Service/Component’s CMR website.

1.16.2 The Required Information Format Includes: (1) Contracting Office, KO, or also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). (2) Contract number, including task and task order number. (3) Beginning and ending dates covered by reporting period. (4) Contractor's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, identity of Contractor employee entering data. (5) Estimated direct labor hours (including sub-Contractors). (6) Estimated direct labor dollars paid this reporting period (including sub-Contractors). (7) Total payments (including sub-Contractors). (8) Predominant Federal Service Code (FSC) reflecting services provided by Contractor (and separate predominant FSC for each sub-Contractor if different). (9) Estimated data collection cost. (10) Organizational title associated with the Unit Identification Code (UIC) for the Army Requiring Activity (the Army Requiring Activity is responsible for providing the Contractor with its UIC for the purposes of reporting this information). (11) Locations where Contractor and sub-Contractors perform the work (specified by zip code in the United States and nearest city, country, when in an overseas location, using standardized nomenclature provided on website). (12) Presence of deployment or contingency contract language. (13) Number of Contractor and sub-Contractor employees deployed in theater this reporting period (by country).

1.16.3 Estimating Cost for Reporting: As part of the submission, the Contractor shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) incurred to comply with this reporting requirement. Reporting period shall be the period of performance not to exceed 12 months ending September 30 of each Government fiscal year and must be reported by 31 October of each calendar year. Contractors may use a direct Extensible Markup Language (XML) data transfer to the database server or fill in the fields on the website. The XML direct transfer is a format for transferring files from a Contractor’s system to the secure website without the need for separate data entries for each required data element at the website. The specific formats for the XML direct transfer may be downloaded from the website.

The cost of this reporting system is the result of the Contractor’s costs completion of the report. This mandatory reporting shall be completed upon award of the contract. Contractor will receive immediate e-mail confirmation when they input their data into the Contractor Manpower Reporting system.

1.16.4 Payment for Reporting: Contractor will be paid upon submission of report and provision of proof of said submission to be determined by the Government.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: This section provides a summary of submittals which are required in various sections of the specifications, and is provided for the convenience of the Contractor and the Government in the administration of the Contract. Any omission of a submittal in this summary, but required elsewhere in the specifications, shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing the requested submittal.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: Not Used.

1.3 SUBMITTALS: Not Used.

1.4 DEFINITION: The term "submittal" includes, but is not limited to: Accident Prevention Plan; Quality Control Plan; catalog cuts and samples; certificates of compliance; certified lists of major equipment and materials; installation, application, and finishing instructions; keying schedules; manufacturer's descriptive literature; operation and maintenance instructions; repair parts lists; shop drawings; test reports and results; batch and weigh tickets; applications for authorizations or permits; and other related information to be furnished by the Contractor to describe, in detail, specific portions of the work and materials required by the plans and specifications.

1.4.1 Certified Lists of Materials: Certified lists of major materials shall include names of manufacturers; brand names, model numbers, stock numbers, or other designations; item descriptions; cross-references to applicable publications; and certification by manufacturers that materials being supplied meet or exceed the requirements specified. Current, dated manufacturer's descriptive literature sufficient to determine conformance with the requirements specified may be submitted in lieu of written certification by manufacturers.

1.4.2 Installation Instructions: Manufacturer's written installation, application and finishing instructions required in various sections of the specifications includes all installation, application and finishing instructions, recommendations, suggestions, and guidance whether published separately, noted on the manufacturer's shop drawings, or printed on the product or its packaging.

1.4.3 Samples: Samples of materials proposed for use in the project shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer, if requested.

1.4.4 Test Reports: Test reports or other technical analyses demonstrating that materials proposed for use in the project conform to the requirements specified shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer, if requested.

1.4.5 Applications for DA Radiation Authorizations or Permits: Not Used.

1.5 GENERAL: Submittals shall be adequate, in themselves, to determine conformance with the Contract plans and specifications. Certificates of compliance submitted shall be notarized. Coordinate all submittals and review them for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements, and indicate approval thereon as evidence of such coordination and review. Submittals submitted to the Contracting Officer without evidence of the Contractor's approval will be returned without action for resubmission. The Contracting Officer shall indicate his approval or disapproval of the submittals, and if not approved as submitted, indicate his reasons for disapproval. Any materials for which a submittal is required shall not be purchased or incorporated into the work without prior approval of the submittals. Approval by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions in shop drawings, nor from responsibility for complying with the requirements of this Contract, except with respect to variations described and approved in compliance with the following paragraph.

1.6 VARIATIONS: If submittals show variations from the Contract requirements, the Contractor shall describe the variations in writing, separate from the basic submittal document, at the time of submission.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SUBMITTAL SUBMISSION:

3.1.1 Where to Submit: Submit submittals to:

Engineering Division Public Works Chief, Project Management Branch 408 Pershing Court Fort Riley, Kansas 66442-7025

3.1.2 When to Submit: All submittals for a project, with the exception of the Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Plan, shall be complete and submitted at one time within 10 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The Contracting Officer may, at the request of the Contractor, waive the 10 day submission requirement for materials which will not be incorporated into the work until a later date. Submit the Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Plan for review not later than the Preconstruction Conference. The Notice to Proceed will not be issued until these plans have been approved by the Government. The approved plans shall be implemented not later than the contract start date. The Contractor shall resubmit the plans within 5 working days prior to any proposed changes in the plans.

3.1.3 What to Submit: All submittals shall be accompanied by properly filled out ENG Form 4025 (Mar 2012), Transmittal of Shop Drawings, Equipment Data, Material Samples, or Manufacturer’s Certificates of Compliance. This ENG Form in Adobe .pdf fillable form format are available without cost at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerForms.aspx?. Submittals shall be grouped together by division of work and submitted on one ENG 4025 form for each division. Submit one copy of all submittals for review in Adobe .pdf format on a CD-RW or DVD+RW disc along with one item of any required physical material samples. The Government will review the submittals, enter the appropriate Submittal Action Code in column i on ENG Forms 4025 and return the submittals to the Contractor on the CD-RW or DVD+RW along with any physical material samples. The preceding requirements also apply to any necessary resubmissions.

3.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SUBMISSION: Not Used.

3.3 SUBMITTAL SUMMARY: Submittals required by various sections of the specifications are summarized as follows:

Referenced Section and Paragraph or Sheet Number Description of Submittal

01300- 01 33 00-3

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 45 16.13

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE: This section sets forth requirements for construction quality management - contractor quality control.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: Not Used.

1.3 SUBMITTALS:

1.3.1 Quality Control Plan: Submit a Quality Control (QC) Plan not later than the Preconstruction Conference. The first Delivery Order will not be issued until the plan has been approved by the Government. Resubmit the plan within 5 working days prior to any proposed changes in the plan.

1.3.2 Quality Control Manager's Resume: Submit a QC Manager's resume.

1.3.3 Quality Control Report: Submit a Quality Control (QC) Report daily.

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS: As used throughout this contract or in material referenced in the contract, the following abbreviations shall mean the following:

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL: The Contractor shall develop, implement, and maintain a quality control system as specified herein.

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN:

3.2.1 General: Develop, implement, and maintain a quality control system which meets or exceeds the requirements of Contract Clause FAR 52.246-12 entitled: INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION and the requirements herein. The plan shall identify personnel, lines of authority, procedures, instructions, records, and forms to be used. The approved plan shall be implemented not later than the contract start date.

3.2.2 Quality Control Plan: The plan shall include as a minimum, the following:

3.2.2.1 A description of the QC organization, including chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the QC staff shall report to the project manager or someone higher in the Contractor's organization.

3.2.2.2 The name, qualifications, duties, responsibilities and authorities of each person assigned a QC function.

3.2.2.3 A copy of the letter to the QC manager signed by an authorized official of the firm, which describes the responsibilities and delegates the authorities of the QC manager shall be furnished.

3.2.2.4 Procedures for managing submittals including those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers and purchasing agents.

3.2.2.5 Procedures for inspection of all work and materials.

3.2.2.6 Procedures for inspection of all tests.

3.2.2.7 Procedures for corrective action without dependence upon Government direction.

3.2.2.8 Procedures for reporting including proposed reporting formats.

3.3 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION:

3.3.1 Quality Control System Manager: The Contractor (and his subcontractors where applicable) shall identify an individual, within the workforce, who shall be responsible for QC management and have the authority to act in all QC matters for the Contractor. The QC manager shall be approved by the Contracting Officer and changed if the QC manager is unable or unwilling to perform his duties as prescribed.

3.3.1.1 The QC manager shall have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the installation of all types of traffic signs and sign posts. The QC manager shall also have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in QC and fully capable of performing the QC manager functions. Submit the QC manager's resume showing the individual's work related training and experience for at least the past 5 years.

3.3.1.2 The QC manager shall not be a traffic sign company owner or executive, workforce supervisor, or traffic sign worker. The QC manager shall not have any other worksite responsibilities other than worksite safety. The QC manager shall be present on worksites whenever traffic sign operations are in progress. The QC manager will be allowed to perform QC manager functions on up to 8 worksites concurrently. Each worksite in progress shall be comprehensively inspected daily and these inspections documented.

3.3.2 Personnel: Maintain a staff under the direction of the QC manager to perform all QC activities. The size of the staff during any specific work period may vary to cover work phase needs, shifts, and rate of placement. QC inspector(s) shall have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a QC inspector for a roofing contractor. All other personnel on the staff shall be fully qualified by experience and technical training to perform their assigned responsibilities and be directly hired by and work for the prime Contractor.

3.4 CONTROLS: Develop and implement appropriate QC controls as an integral part of the QC plan to assure compliance of the installed traffic signs and sign posts with the contract requirements. Controls shall include a checklist of points to be observed. Any work found not to be in compliance with the contract requirements shall be promptly removed and replaced or corrected in an approved manner. QC shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

3.4.1 Observation of environmental conditions; number and skill level of traffic sign workers; start and end time of various tasks.

3.4.2 Verification of compliance of materials before, during, and after installation including review of all submittals.

3.4.3 Inspection of the type, size, location, orientation, mounting height, and lateral location of traffic signs and sign posts.

3.4.4 Inspection of cleanliness of the worksites.

3.5 TESTS: Develop and implement appropriate QC tests as an integral part of his QC plan.

3.6 COMPLETION INSPECTION: At the completion of all work on a worksite, or any increment thereof established by a completion time stated elsewhere in the specifications, the QC manager shall conduct a completion inspection of the work and develop a "punch list" of items which do not conform to the approved plans and specifications. Such a list shall be included in the QC documentation, as required by paragraph 3.7 below, and include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. The QC manager shall make a second completion inspection to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected and so notify the COR. The completion inspection and any deficiency corrections required by this paragraph will be accomplished within the time stated for completion of the entire work or any particular increment thereof if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates. The completion inspection and second inspection shall be performed before the work is turned over to the COR as being complete.

3.7 DOCUMENTATION:

3.7.1 The Contractor shall maintain a daily record (QC Report) of all QC activities. These records shall be maintained at the worksite throughout the term of this contract and be made available to the KO at all times. Submit via e-mail daily, not later than 9:00 a.m. the following workday, QC Reports to the KA, COR, QAE, and QAS. It is recommended daily QC Reports shall be prepared using Microsoft Word or Excel or a software program compatible with these Microsoft products.

3.7.2 QC records shall include a description of trades working on the project, number of personnel working, weather conditions encountered, any delays encountered, and acknowledgment of deficiencies noted along with the corrective actions taken on current and previous deficiencies. Records shall also include factual evidence that required activities or tests have been performed, including, but not limited to, the items below:

3.7.2.1 Type and number of QC inspections and tests accomplished.

3.7.2.2 Results of QC inspections and tests.

3.7.2.3 Nature of defects, causes for rejection, etc.

3.7.2.4 Proposed remedial action.

3.7.2.5 Corrective actions taken.

3.7.3 A sample QC Report form may be found at the end of this section. The Contractor may use this form or a form of his own design so long as it contains the same information.

3.8 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE: The KO will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing requirements. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor or his representative at the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the KO may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop orders shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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DAILY CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL REPORT

(Contractor’s Name and Address)

Contract No: W911RX- Date: Report No:

Description and Location of Work:

Weather: ; Temperature: Min Max ; Precip: Inches Type

Contractor/Subcontractors: (Areas of responsibility and labor count for each.)

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Equipment Data: (Indicate Items of construction equipment, other than hand tools, at the worksite, and whether or not used.)

Work Performed Today: Estimated % Complete

Results of Surveillance: (Include satisfactory work inspected, deficiencies found, corrective actions taken, and when corrective actions are completed and reinspected.)

Material Inspected: (Include any material arrived on site, also material incorporated in the construction.)

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