Revised SoW for Gate 4 Railroad and Fencing Work.pdf

Directorate of Public Works Engineering Services Division

Fort Bliss, Texas

STATEMENT OF WORK

Railroad Tracks and Fence Repairs at Gate #4

A76 10066 6J 29 April 2026

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

STATEMENT OF WORK A76 10066 6J

Table of Contents

PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1. Objectives

1.2. Period of Performance

1.3. Place of Performance

1.3.1 Occupncy

1.4. Specific Work Requirements

1.4.1. General

1.4.2. Civil

1.4.2. Architectural

1.4.3. Structural

1.4.4. Fire Protection

1.4.5. Electrical

1.4.6. Telecommunications

1.4.7. Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC

1.5. Attachments

PART 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1. Basic Guidelines

2.1.1. Preconstruction Conference

2.1.2. Construction Documents

2.1.4. Contractor Furnished Items

2.1.5. Installation Property

2.1.6. Contractor Vehicles

2.1.7. Buy American Act. Construction Materials

2.2. Key Personnel

2.2.1. PM

2.2.2. Superintendent

2.2.3. SSHO

2.2.4. QCM

2.3. Utilities

2.3.1. Utilities Cutovers and Interruptions

2.3.2. Portable Latrines

2.4. Hours of Operation

2.4.1. Normal Work Hours

2.4.1.1. Federal Government Holidays

2.4.2. Approval of Work Outside Normal Work Hours

2.6. Historical Properties

2.7. Environmental

2.7.1. Permits

2.7.5. Construction Waste Management and Disposal

2.7.5.1. Salvage, Waste, and Disposal

2.7.5.10.Archaeology

2.7.6. Natural Resources Program

2.7.7. Pollution Prevention Act (PPA)

2.7.8. Noise Control

2.8. Safety

2.8.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)/Safety Plan

2.8.2. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

2.8.3. Army Radiation Permit

2.8.4. Hot Work Permit

2.9. Quality Control (QC)

2.9.1. QC Program Requirements

2.9.2. QCM

2.9.3. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan

2.9.4. Contractor Quality Control Meetings

2.9.5. Contractor Quality Control Inspections

2.10. Security

2.10.1. Security Requirements

2.10.2. Physical Security

2.10.3. Key Control

2.10.4. Security of Classified Items, Systems and Information

2.10.5. Security of Staging Area

2.10.6. Antiterrorism / Operations Security (AT-OPSEC)

2.11. Submittals/ Deliverable Requirements

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2.11.3. Construction Submittals/Deliverables Package

2.11.3.21. Close-out Submittals / Deliverables Package

PART 3 - APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS AND FORMS

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PART 1 - DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1. Objectives. Repair damage caused by a train at Railroad Tracks Gate #4. Work includes replacing ties, ballast, derailer, missing tie plates and spikes, chain link fence and vehicular gate. After repair work is completed, contractor shall verify track geometry to ensure compliance. The contractor shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience with similar railroad work and fully compliance with FRA certifications. The Contractor shall provide all work, labor, materials, related fees, and related services for construction requested herein until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract, by the Government in a professional and collaborative environment to sustain mission requirements. Construction services and finished products shall be delivered on schedule, safely, and compliant with regulatory codes and standards.

1.2. Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be ninety (90) calendar days after issuance of Notice to Proceed (NTP). Work beyond the established POP without proper justification will result in liquidated damages being applied to the project in the amount of $1,717.24 US dollars per calendar day.

1.2.1. The Contractor shall not commence work unless authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO).

All technical questions shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for resolution and clarification.

1.3. Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Gate

#4 located at Chaffe Rd and Fred Wilson Ave intersection, located within the Fort Bliss TX Installation. Coordinates: 31°49'36.31"N, 106°24'58.65"W.

1.3.1. Occupancy: Facility will not be occupied during construction. Coordination with Rail Operations is required. Please contact Pedro Arredondo, 915-569-5806 (office) or 915-204-6427 (cell).

1.3.2. All work shall adhere to and comply with the most current International Code Council (ICC), the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc [military amended codes], NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) and all other Local, State and Federal Regulations, Codes, and Standards. All Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) shall be used for this project (https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications).

1.4. Specific Work Requirements.

1.4.1. General.

1.4.1.1. The Contractor shall utilize all construction documents to ensure that all construction deliverables and resources are provided to the Government. Construction documents include, but not limited to, statement of work, construction drawings, specifications, amendments, requests for information (RFIs) modifications and change orders.

1.4.1.2. Contractor shall provide all required barricades, fencing, covered walkways, planking, lighting, bracing, shoring, warning signs, etc. as required by OSHA and Fort Bliss Regulations for the protection of workmen, staff and users.

https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-criteria-ufc https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications

1.4.1.3. The exact location and quantity of existing ballast, ties, spikes, etc. shall be field verified by the Contractor. Contractor shall examine existing structures, note all conditions as to character and extent of all work involved, validate and bid accordingly.

1.4.1.4. Contractor shall field verify all dimensions, exact locations and quantities before commencing Work.

1.4.1.5. The Contractor shall protect adjacent railroad tracks and equipment, from damage from restoration operations. The contractor shall restore any items disturbed or damaged during construction to a condition equal or better than existing at no cost to the government.

1.4.1.6. The Contractor shall include in the Safety Plan the installation of a temporary derailer to provide protection from ongoing rail operations. See section 2.8 for more information on the Safety Plan.

1.4.1.7. The contractor shall not leave any openings in the perimeter fence without adequate security measures in place. Only portions of the perimeter fence that can be fully reinstated within the same workday may be removed. The Contractor shall provide qualified security personnel at its own expense if work activities result in an unprotected or unsecured perimeter, subject to approval by Fort Bliss Physical Security and Police Services.

1.4.1.8. Pollution Control: Comply with DPW Environmental regulations. Limit spread of dust and debris. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

1.4.1.9. All work is subject to inspection and testing by the Government at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance, in accordance with FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction. Government inspections and tests do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures, nor does it constitute or imply Government acceptance of the work. The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the contractor of complying with the specified requirements, nor is the Government inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

1.4.1.10. The construction shall perform daily cleanup of all work areas. Construction site shall be cleaned of debris before Final Inspection.

1.4.1.11. The Contractor shall obtain and submit the latest written Site Clearance and Line Markings Permit (SCLMR), if applicable, prior to any ground disturbance. This is an extended process and should be submitted soon after Contract is awarded. See section 2.11.2.10. for more information.

1.4.1.12. The Contractor shall dispose of excess scrap, materials, debris or waste at an approved off-post location IAW applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations and pay any related fees.

See section 2.7.5.1.

1.4.2. Civil.

1.4.2.1. The contractor shall provide and install a new chain link fence complete with fabric, post, braces and other accessories. The fence shall be 7-ft height with 3 barb wires, galvanized, 9-gauge minimum, to include a 17-ft wide vehicular gate. Post shall be set in concrete. Fence shall be grounded in accordance with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC). Chain Link fence and gates must comply with UFC 4-022-03 Security Fences and Gates and UFGS 32 31 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates.

1.4.2.2. The vehicular gate shall have R11-2g-TEA “Gate Closed”, R1-1 “Stop”, and horizontal red and white strip on a sign panel on each side of the gate. The R11-2g-TEA “Gate Closed” and R1-1 “STOP” sign shall be retroreflective, type III, 24x36 inches. The horizontal strip shall be retroreflective, type III, alternating vertical red and white stripes (16 inches interval). Minimum of 4-inches width and span the entire length of the gate on both sides. See drawings for more information and locations.

1.4.2.3. The gate posts shall have vertical retroreflective, type III, tape, alternating red and white stripes, 16 inches interval, type III. Minimum of 4-inches width and span the entire length of the post on both sides.

1.4.2.4. Remove existing damaged derailer and all associated components. Install new SD-6 sliding derail

(double end) and all associated components (derail block, operating stand, connecting rod, locking mechanism and flags).

1.4.2.5. Remove contaminated ballast within the limits of the project. Provide and install #4 crushed stone ballast, 8” minimum depth from the top of the ties. Ballast shall be hard, dense and angular shape.

Typically, granite, trap rock or quartzite. Ballast shall extend 6-inches beyond end of the tie and follow by a downward slope.

1.4.2.6. Replace existing two (2), 14-ft switch wood ties. Ties must be hardwood (oak or mixed hardwood) and pressure treated, with anti-split plate at both ends. Spacing between the ties should comply with

UFC 4-860-03.

1.4.2.7. Replace all existing 8-ft wood ties within the limits of the project. Ties must be hardwood (oak or mixed hardwood) and pressure treated, with anti-split plate at both ends. Spacing between the ties should comply with UFC 4-860-03.

1.4.2.8. Replace damaged and missing tie plates within the limits of the project. New tie plates must be high carbon steel, double shoulder type and canted.

1.4.2.9. Replace damaged and missing spikes within the limits of the project with high carbon steel track spikes. Install existing and new spikes, 0.125-inch space between the head of the spike and base of the rail and placed in a staggering pattern as per UFC 4-860-03.

1.4.2.10. The Contractor shall restore any bonding or grounding disturbed during construction in accordance with UFC 4-860-03.

1.4.2.11. The Contractor shall remove, within the limits of the project, the vegetation located on the railroad tracks and extending up to twenty (20) feet on both sides of the track and the new fence.

1.4.2.12. The Contractor shall verify that all track geometry conforms to the requirements of UFC

4-860-03 upon completion of the work. Verification shall include all measurements, testing, and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance. Submit documents to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.4.2.13. The Contractor shall provide formal written certification stating that the track construction complies with UFC 4-860-01 and UFC 4-860-03, including but not limited to materials, track geometry, clearances, and all other applicable requirements. Submit documents to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

1.4.2.14. All the railroad work shall be performed in accordance with UFC 4-860-01 Railroad Design and

Rehabilitation, UFC 4-860-03 Railroad Track Maintenance and Safety Standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Track Safety Standards (TSS). The Contractor shall notify the COR of any discrepancies between this SOW and the UFC.

1.4.2.15. The contractor shall have a minimum of five years of experience with similar railroad work. All personnel performing or supervising railroad work must be certified according to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, rules, and orders as applicable.

1.4.3. Architectural. Not Applicable

1.4.4. Structural. Not Applicable

1.4.5. Fire Protection.

1.4.5.1. The contractor shall review and comply with Fort Bliss Fire Prevention Construction guide prior to starting construction work.

1.4.5.2. For Hot Work Permit, contact Fire Department at 915-543-0019. See section 2.8.5 for more information.

1.4.6. Electrical. Not Applicable.

1.4.7. Telecommunications.

1.4.7.1. If trenching or marking is required, please submit requests to usarmy.bliss.106-sig-bde.mbx.nec-dig-permits@mail.mil as we are not tied in with 811. Please contact the Network Enterprise Center (NEC) before disturbing any communications equipment the contractor may come across (network switches, fiber lines, etc.). Please do not dispose of any communications equipment the contractor may come across. Please request a site visit by the NEC NLT 7 days prior to work start date and NLT 7 days prior to project completion to ensure surveys and inspections ensuring communication lines are operational. If fiber needs to be pulled through duct banks, please ensure pathways have been checked and cleared.

1.4.7.2. Current I3A Army Communication Standards 2010. If any communication lines, equipment, or hardware is disturbed, it will need to be reinstalled IAW the most current 3 UFC 580-01 ISP Communication Standards.

1.4.8. Mechanical/Plumbing/HVAC. Not Applicable

1.5. Attachments.

A. Environmental Review Form

B. ESD-RFI Template C. Drawing sets D. Eng_Form_4288-R, Submittal Register Form E. Fort Bliss Fire Prevention Construction Guide 2025 F. iWatch Training for Contractors G. TRADOC Form 928-R-E, Material Approval Submittal Form H. Specifications: All Unified Facilities Guide Specification (UFGS) shall be used for this project including but not limited to those listed below. All specifications can be found at https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications)

UFGS 01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

UFGS 01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

UFGS 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

UFGS 02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

UFGS 34 11 00 RAILROAD TRACK AND ACCESSORIES

UFC 4-860-01 RAILROAD DESIGN AND REHABILITATION

UFC 4-860-03 RAILROAD TRACK MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY STANDARDS

https://www.wbdg.org/guides-specifications)

PART 2 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

2.1. Basic Guidelines.

2.1.1. Preconstruction Conference. Prior to the start of any construction work an authorized representative of the KO will schedule and conduct a preconstruction conference. The notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by sub-Contractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

2.1.1.1. The Contractor's Project Manager (PM), Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager (QCM) shall attend this meeting. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared and signed by the Contractor.

The minutes shall be sent to the COR for review and approval no later than 24 hours after the meeting.

2.1.2. Construction Documents. Contractor shall have a copy of the [Paving IDIQ Contract,] Scope of Work (SOW), Drawings, and specifications at the construction site at all times.

2.1.3. Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and investigate existing site conditions prior to submitting proposal. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to Building Codes, Federal Law, Texas State Law, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Army and installation regulations.

2.1.4. Contractor Furnished Items. Everything included in this paragraph and its subparagraphs is basic to the contract and should be included in the contract price.

2.1.4.1. The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, transportation, vehicles, supplies, equipment, materials and services required to perform work under this contract. The Contractor shall, as necessary, provide all equipment needed to perform the work safely and to meet the requirements herein.

2.1.5. Installation Property. Contractor shall exercise extreme caution to protect building finishes, private property, military property, historic material, cultural resources, etc., from damage during the performance of these contract requirements. Contractor shall be responsible for all loss or damage to Government and private property while executing contract requirements as a result of negligence on behalf of the Contractor, subcontractors, or any representatives of the Contractor or subcontractors.”

2.1.6. Contractor Vehicles. Contractor’s personnel, whose tasks involve operation of any vehicles, shall possess a valid U.S. state driver’s license, certificates and permits, applicable for the type and class of vehicle being operated.

2.1.6.1. Limited Access. The Contractor shall only use existing roadways when transporting personnel and/or material during the execution of the contract. The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the foregoing and shall not develop new ingress or egress roads.

2.1.6.2. Parking. The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel use designated parking areas only. Personal and non-construction related vehicles shall not be parked on grassy, gravel, or landscaped areas (unless identified as acceptable in drawings).

2.1.7. Buy American Act. Construction Materials. Applying to contracts for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or public work in the United States, the Contractor shall utilize commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) construction materials in accordance with Executive Order 10582 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American.

2.2. Key Personnel. The personnel listed below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. Prior to substituting, removing, replacing, or diverting any of the specified individuals, the Contractor shall notify the KO fifteen (15) working days in advance and shall submit a written request and justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on this Contract. The proposed substitution of personnel must meet or exceed the experience and other technical requirements of the personnel being replaced.

No change in personnel shall be made by the Contractor without the prior written consent of the KO. However, in urgent situations, as determined or agreed to by the KO, an oral request to substitute key personnel may be approved and subsequently ratified by the KO in writing. Such ratification shall constitute the consent of the KO required by this paragraph. The KO will notify the Contractor within ten (10) working days after receipt of all required information of the decision on the substitution(s). In the event the proposed substitution of key personnel does not meet or exceed the experience and other technical requirements of the personnel being replaced, substitution of acceptable replacements for the individuals as specified below. The key personnel listed below may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended during the course of the Contract to either add or remove personnel as necessary.

PM

Superintendent Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)/ QCM

2.2.1. PM. The Contractor shall provide a PM.

2.2.1.1. The role of the Construction PM is to be the Government’s Point of Contact (POC) for projects and administration of construction. Per project, the PM is accountable for:

2.2.1.1.1. Management of performance of all trade Contractors, review and analysis of SOW, architectural and engineering drawings and specifications; ensuring contract documents and regulations are comprehended and followed; supervision of Construction Superintendent(s), reviewing and approving their reports, submittals, monitor reported difficulties, and correcting safety violations/ deficiencies; developing, tracking, updating and controlling construction schedule; project management plan, and associated costs to achieve completion of project; coordinating the closure of a project.

2.2.1.2. The PM shall possess the following:

2.2.1.2.1. Language. Full professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in English.

2.2.1.2.2. Experience. Five (5) years of experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a Construction PM (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities) managing multiple construction projects simultaneously related to the project.

2.2.2. Superintendent. The Contractor shall assign one competent superintendent for each project. The superintendent shall be accountable for overall supervision and management of job site coordination, day-to-day operations, schedule adherence, enforcement of safety and quality, managing subcontractors, has authority to act for the Contractor, and shall be on site at all times during Construction. The superintendent is required to attend facility turnover meetings (Red Zone meetings), partnering meetings, and quality control meetings. The qualification requirements for the alternate superintendent are the same as for the superintendent.

2.2.2.1. The Superintendent shall possess the following:

2.2.2.1.1. Language. Full Professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in

2.2.2.1.2. Experience. Five (5) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a Construction Superintendent (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities), managing multiple construction projects simultaneously related to the project. The superintendent must be familiar with the requirements of Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance. The individual must be capable of interpreting a critical path schedule and construction drawings. The KO may request proof of the superintendent's qualifications at any point in the project if the performance of the superintendent is in question.

2.2.3. SSHO. The SSHO shall be accountable for overall supervision and management of the

Contractor’s safety program(s) and plan(s). Contractor shall assign one SSHO for each project who will work simultaneously as the SSHO and QCM. The SSHO shall be on site at all times during construction to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. An alternate shall be identified in the Construction Safety Plan to serve in the event of the SSHO’s absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the SSHO. The SSHO shall meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Chapter 2 Safety and Occupational Health Program management for Contractors. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. It is responsibility of the Contractor to express to the KO in the event that due to the complexity of the project, one employee will be required for each position.

2.2.3.1. The SSHO shall be the Government’s POC for all aspects relating to safety. The SSHO responsibilities include, but are not limited to facilitating and ensuring the completion of facility safety assessments/investigations of reportable and non-reportable mishaps involving personal injury accidents, property damage, and cases of occupational illnesses; recording accident reports in an accurate, complete, and timely manner; assuring that claims for injuries and illnesses are posted in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration log; promoting and furnishing applicable safety and health, accident prevention, and investigation training for Contractor’s employees; assessing and evaluating work environment, identifying potential hazards, and aiding Contractor, Construction PM, and Construction Superintendent during work place inspections;

supporting Contractor, Construction PM(s), and Construction Superintendents in investigating accidents and developing measures to prevent recurrences.

2.2.3.2. The Safety Manager shall possess the following:

2.2.3.2.1. Language. Full professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in

2.2.3.2.2. Experience. Five (5) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a SSHO (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities), identifying potential risks and hazards, investigating accidents, and promote occupational safety on multiple construction projects, simultaneously, related to the project.

2.2.3.2.3. Certification. SSHO shall possess active credentials as a Certified Safety and Health Official

(CSHO) in construction or Master Certification (MC) from an OSHA Training Institute Education Centers.

2.2.4. QCM. The QCM shall be accountable for overall supervision and management of the construction’s quality control and management program(s) and plan(s). Contractor shall assign one QCM for each project who will work simultaneously as SSHO and QCM. The QCM shall be on site at all times during construction and alternate shall be identified in the Construction Quality Control Plan to serve in the event of the QCM’s absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the QCM. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to express to the KO in the event that due to the complexity of the project, one employee will be required for each position.

2.2.4.1. The QCM is to be the Government’s POC for all aspects relating to quality control. the QCM responsibilities include but are not limited to the supervision and management of the Contractor’s quality control and management program(s) and plan(s) in accordance with specifications;

inspecting work for conformance to project plans and specifications identifying issues arising during construction and verifying that deficiencies have been corrected; recording and notifying the PM and/or Superintendent of problems on a timely basis so that corrections can be made without impact to the project schedule; creating, updating and maintaining the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports; reviewing shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary; scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, designers of record, consultants, manufacturers, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents; tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation; continuing development of the project Quality Control Plan to address the specific needs of task orders, as required; examining the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract; reviewing drawings and each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards applicable to work being performed in the field.

2.2.4.2. The QCM shall possess the following:

2.2.4.2.1. Language. Full professional working proficiency at speaking, listening, reading, and writing in

2.2.4.2.2. Experience. Five (5) years’ experience (within the last ten (10) years) working as a QCM (or in a position with equivalent responsibilities), managing multiple construction projects simultaneously related to the project.

2.3. Utilities. The Government will provide electricity and water for Contractor use in conjunction with this contract where available, and commodities will be at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities. Contractor shall meter all utilities used and report them to Sustainability & Energy and Engineering Services Division. To coordinate the use of utilities please contact the COR. The Contractor shall provide its own sources of utilities (water, electricity, etc.) needed to complete the work in the SOW at locations where Government utilities are not available.

2.3.1. Utilities Cutovers and Interruptions. All anticipated utility outages shall be coordinated with DPW through the COR. A minimum advance notice of fourteen (14) calendar days shall be provided by the Contractor. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise. Conform to procedures required in paragraph Work Outside Regular Hours.

2.3.2. Portable Latrines. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing portable latrines as required by OSHA and American National Standards Institute (ANSI), for the use of employees at such locations as designated by the KO or COR.

2.4. Hours of Operation.

2.4.1. Normal Work Hours. The Contractor shall perform all work during normal work hours. Normal work hours are defined as the time period from 0730 hours (7:30 AM) to 1630 hours (4:30 PM) MDT/MST, Mondays through Fridays except on Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor shall not be reimbursed when the Government facility is closed for the above reasons.

2.4.1.1. Federal Government Holidays. For Government holidays visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview .

2.4.1.2. This list of holidays relates to Government duty days and is not intended to supplement or otherwise alter the provisions of any Wage Determination regarding applicable paid holidays.

2.4.1.3. It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel will not be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract. In the event the Contractor’s personnel work during the holiday, the Contractor may reimburse them; however, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, other than their normal compensation for the time worked, unless stipulated otherwise. This provision does not preclude reimbursement for authorized overtime work if applicable.

2.4.1.3.1. When the Department of Defense grants excused absence to its employees, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the KO or the COR.

2.4.1.4. If Government personnel are furloughed, the Contractor shall contact the KO or the COR to receive direction. It is the Government’s decision as to whether the contract price/cost will be affected as a result of Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employees. In the https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/#url=Overview event that Government shutdown and/or furloughed Government employee does impact contract price/cost, a negotiated settlement will be reached as deemed appropriate by the KO.

2.4.2. Approval of Work Outside Normal Work Hours. Work outside regular working hours requires KO approval. Make application fifteen (15) calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title.

Based on the justification provided, the KO may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the

KO.

2.5. Approval of work other than normal work-hours of the military reservation will be based upon the requirements of the task, technical or safety factors and not for the convenience of the Contractor.

This is not intended to restrict the Contractor to an 8-hour day if the segment of project requires continuous work until completed because of mission requirements, the technical nature thereof, in the interest of safety, or to prevent damage to the project or other property. The Contractor shall give prior notice of such requirements to the KO. The KO may authorize the Contractor to perform work outside of normal working hours and/or working days. When the Government requires the Contractor to work outside normal hours, the Contractor shall be notified at the onset of the project, but not less than 24 hours in advance.

2.6. Historical Properties. Not Applicable

2.7. Environmental. The Contractor shall perform all work in such a manner as to minimize the polluting of air, water, or land and shall, within reasonable limits, control noise and the disposal of solid waste material, as well as other pollutants. The Contractor shall comply with AR-420-47 Solid & Hazardous Waste Management, Title 40 CFR Part 260 through 273 and with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control.

Compliance by Subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2.7.1. Permits.

2.7.1.1. Hazardous Material Abatement. Not Applicable

2.7.1.2. Air Emissions. Construction Operating Permits may be required prior to the installation of a significant, stationary, and/or air emissions source. Possible sources include but are not limited to:

boilers, generators, paint booths, baghouses, cyclones, painting operations, wood working operations, welding operations, de-painting or blasting operations, engine test cells, solvent baths/degreasers, fuel storage tanks, or fueling operations. The air emission units listed above may also require a modification to the installation’s Title V Permit and cannot be installed nor operated until a permit is issued is issued by the state permitting authority as applicable. Coordinate with the Air Program Manager via the COR for further guidance.

2.7.2. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). If more than an acre is to be disturbed during construction, the Contractor shall submit a SWPPP for approval. Contractor’s final SWPPP shall be submitted no later than (NTL) fifteen (15) calendar days after contract award.

2.7.3. Products. Not Applicable

2.7.4. Hazardous Materials Requirements

2.7.4.1. Certification of Asbestos Free Construction. Texas House Bill 1927, effective September 2001, requires a Safety Data Sheet and a signed statement by an architect, engineer or Texas Department of Health Inspector identifying presence of asbestos containing material in all construction building materials (reference Texas Asbestos Health Protection Rules, Section 295.34, Part J). The Contractor shall provide a signed statement a CERTIFICATION form and attached with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) on each construction material (i.e. interior & exterior material of construction including mastic, sealant, roofing felt, roofing coating, non-roofing coating, floor tile and mastic, pipeline wrap, any type of friction material, etc.) and equipment.

Any excavation could encounter asbestos-containing concrete pipe, a.k.a. transite. If, during excavation, transite pipe is found the material shall not be disturbed by grinding, breaking, scraping or crushing, but shall be abated or removed by a licensed company with properly trained personnel using best management practices to prevent worker exposure, and proper handling and disposal of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) pipe; or excavation deviated to leave transite pipe undisturbed and left abandoned in place. If ACM pipe is encountered contact the Lead/Asbestos Program via the COR for further guidance.

2.7.4.2. Hazardous/ Regulated Materials. Hazardous materials (new) that are required for the project need to get approval from AFSB-FB through the Haz-Mart. The SDS is submitted to the Haz-Mart for review and approval. Once approved it can be brought and used on the installation, and must be stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

2.7.4.3. No material other than construction materials, e.g. PVC, CPVC, or other suitable materials, will be brought into the installation.

2.7.5. Construction Waste Management and Disposal

2.7.5.1. Salvage, Waste, and Disposal. The Contractor shall dispose of excess scrap, materials, debris or waste at an approved off-post location IAW applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations and pay any related fees. Burning or burial of materials is not permitted. The Contractor shall maintain a clean work area free of construction debris.

2.7.5.2. Daily Clean Up. The cleanup of the work site shall include, but not limited to, the removal of scrap (waste materials), spoils, debris, and salvage material that results from work on this project as well as general upkeep of the site to include mowing, trimming and weed control. The Contractor shall maintain a clean work area, free of construction debris. The Contractor shall clean the work site daily as well as after completion of the project in the project site, yard, and grounds, in areas disturbed by construction activities, including landscape development areas, of rubbish, waste material, litter and foreign substances.

2.7.5.3. Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Contractor shall comply with Texas

Commission on Environmental Quality, Chapter 290 – Public Drinking Water, 290.101 – 290.119, 290.121, 290.122, Effective March 30, 2017, or most current approved version. The purpose of these standards is to assure the safety of public water supplies with respect to microbiological, chemical, and radiological quality and to further efficient processing through control tests, laboratory checks, operating records, and reports of public water supply systems.

2.7.5.3.1. For new construction it is required to follow the plumbing code for the state of Texas before they can connect to secondary water system. A customer service inspection (CSI) certificate shall be completed prior to providing continuous water service to new construction, on any existing service either when the water purveyor has reason to believe that cross-connections or other potential contaminant hazards exist, or after any material improvement, correction, or addition to the private water distribution facilities.

2.7.5.4. Deconstructed and Salvageable Materials. All items and materials to be salvaged shall be carefully removed, cleaned, prepared for storage, delivered and stored where indicated and-or specified.

Salvageable material is an object or material that can be reused again, either for its original purpose or for a similar purpose, without significantly altering the physical form of the object or material.

2.7.5.5. Haul Routes. The Contractor shall submit haul routes, spill prevention and contingency plans to the COR and DPW-ED for review and approval prior to start of work. Any costs associated with spill cleanup, decontamination, abatement, disposal, mitigation, etc., shall be borne by the Contractor.

2.7.5.6. Solid Waste & Recycling Programs. Proposed project shall generate waste streams from the demolition of existing roadway materials; however, it is not anticipated that the project will generate recyclable materials, i.e. paper, plastics, scrap metal, wood pallets and other eligible materials in large quantities. Generation of administrative / project management process can be handled with desk side recycling and waste containers. The Recycling Program can assist with desk side Recycling Containers, call 915-568-1537 for more information and availability.

2.7.5.6.1. General Prohibition. Any construction debris containing hazards or toxic substances such as lead, asbestos, mercury, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or other known, identifiable materials shall not be disposed of in trash and recycling containers, but require special handling and disposal requirements. Hazardous materials or wastes such as oil, fuel, paints, lubricants, cleaning solvents, etc. are prohibited from being disposed of in trash and recycling containers. Violations of these prohibitions can subject the proponent and Contractor to clean contaminated facilities and containers, or reimburse the Government for cleaning contaminated facilities and containers.

Furthermore, the prohibition of burying and burning any trash (hazardous or non-hazardous), chemicals and other disposable materials is strictly disallowed and illegal subjecting the Contractor, its subcontractors and the proponent to legal issues. The Government will seek reimbursement for the entire costs of cleaning, removing, mitigating contamination, and other actions to restore the area and resource to its near original condition

2.7.5.7. All recyclable / reusable waste and recycled materials shall be reported in the units of measure, pounds for diversion reporting purposes. Provide data to the Solid Waste and Recycling manager via COR.

2.7.5.7.1. Construction and Demolition (C&D) Diversion Requirement. All bulk materials from the demolition of roadway materials such as asphalt and concrete may be recycled into crushed aggregate, and the proponent needs to require to the greatest extent as possible recycling or diverting said materials as the 40% construction and demolition (C&D) diversion rate for FY 2020, and +2% for each year incremental increase. Note: U.S. Government fiscal year (FY), FY2021, is Oct. 1, 2020 – Sep. 31, 2021. C&D WASTE REQUIREMENT: All C&D waste materials that cannot be recycled or reused, it is the proponent and its Contractor and Subcontractors responsibility that all waste be disposed of at a permitted landfill or waste disposal facility.

2.7.5.8. Records & Data Reporting Requirements. All weight tickets and manifests for waste and diverted or recycled materials shall be submitted to the Government PM or COR. The Government PM or COR will provide the copies of these records to the DPW Environmental Division. Records can be emailed to the following organizational email: usarmy.bliss.id-readiness.mbx.environmental-compliance@mail.mil (display as: USARMY Ft Bliss ID-READINESS Mailbox Environmental Compliance).

2.7.5.9. Ground Contamination.

2.7.5.9.1. During ground disturbance or excavation, if any soil discoloration, stains, odors, rubbish, buried objects and/or any environmental concerns are uncovered, the Contractor shall suspend work immediately and notify the DPW-ED via the COR immediately of. Until the discovered materials can be properly identified or characterized and initiate mitigation actions, any potential waste shall be treated as hazardous until DPW-ED completes the corresponding characterization.

Cleanup and disposal of any encountered contaminated soil shall be coordinated with DPW-ED via the COR. Waste manifests shall use the Fort Bliss Environmental Protection Agency Identification Number. Only personnel appointed in writing by the Garrison Commander are authorized to sign manifests on behalf of Fort Bliss. The original manifests signed by the disposal facilities shall be provided to DPW-ED via the COR.

During construction activities, any accidental releases of hazardous materials such as fuel on the ground shall be reported to the Fort Bliss Fire Department at 911. Fort Bliss Hazardous Waste Field Services (HWFS) Contractor can provide cleanup and waste disposal support if the Contractor has established an account; all services provided by HWFS are fully reimbursable to the Government and its Contractor. The party responsible for the spill will be billed through the Fort Bliss Resource Management Office.

2.7.5.10. Archaeology. Report any inadvertent discoveries to DPW-ED immediately. If Bone is encountered, STOP DIGGING IMMEDIATELY and notify the Fort Bliss Archaeologists via the COR immediately. An archeologist will conduct a site visit and assess the find. Work can continue in that area when all cultural work is completed. If changes to the design occur, please re-submit for review.

2.7.5.11. Proponent is advised that it is illegal to excavate or remove any archeological resource located on public lands without a permit to do so; applicants for such permit must be qualified to carry out archeological excavations. Violators of this regulation are subject to civil and/or criminal penalties.

2.7.6. Natural Resources Program. All construction activities with potential to impact Natural Resources need approval from the DPW-E Division prior to activities.

2.7.6.1. Threatened and Endangered Species (T&E) and their Habitats. The project area must be cleared of T&E species, sensitive species, Locally Important Natural Resources (LINR) and their habitats prior to construction activities.

2.7.6.2. Migratory Bird Treaty Act. All construction activities with potential to remove vegetation during the migratory bird nesting season (February 15th through September 15th) need to have an avian nest search completed by a qualified biologist prior to activities to prevent the “take” of a protected species. Before any ground disturbance, a burrowing owl burrow survey needs to be completed if construction activities occur between March 1st and October 30th.

2.7.6.2.1. Electric. The electric company is required to ensure that all above ground transmission poles and lines (temporary and permanent) are compliant with Edison Electric Institute and Aviation Power Line Interaction Suggested Practices for Raptor Protection on Power lines, specifically for raptors since they utilize power poles on post and have the greatest wingspan. All equipment must be properly insulated and grounded, and adequately spaced to avoid raptor electrocutions. Bird deterrents or alternative perches need to be installed on poles and cross arms when line configurations do not allow for adequate wire separation to avoid avian electrocutions.

2.7.6.3. Invasive Plants. If invasive plant species are known to occur near the proposed action area, all earth moving equipment should be thoroughly washed prior to and before leaving the site to prevent both the introduction and spread of invasive plant species.

2.7.6.4. Fencing. Fenced areas need to include design option with a buried apron of chain-link fabric buried up to 24” and extending 48” outward to prevent animals from burrowing under the fence.

2.7.7. Pollution Prevention Act (PPA). Conduct cleaning and waste removal operations to comply with

Federal and local environmental and anti-pollution regulations. Pollution (air, water, solid, toxics and hazardous waste) should be prevented or reduced at the source and pollution that cannot be prevented should be recycled in an environmentally safe manner, whenever feasible. If pollution cannot be prevented or recycled it should be treated in an environmental safe manner or released into the environment in an environmental safe manner as a last resort.

2.7.7.1. Dispose of the construction related wastewater off Government property in accordance with 40 CFR 403, state, regional, and local laws, and regulations.

2.7.7.2. Water discharges into the sewer system as a result of this project shall abide by the conditions and requirements of El Paso Water (EPW) Rules 9 and 15. No foreign items, construction debris, chemicals, nor oils shall be introduced into the sanitary sewer collection system.

2.7.8. Noise Control. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to noise control.

2.8. Safety. The Contractor shall provide a safe working environment for key consultants and all persons in his/her employ as prescribed by United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1, “Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements Manual”, 29 CFR part 1910 “Occupational Safety and Health Standards”, 29 CFR part 1926 “Safety and Health Regulations for Construction”, and all other applicable DoD, Army, Federal, State, and Local safety and health requirements. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons and property that occur in connection with the work and service under this contract, without recourse against the Government. The contractor is responsible for accident prevention and safety and shall establish and maintain an effective system.

2.8.1. DPW’s PM shall be notified about accidents within an hour of the accident.

2.8.2. Activity Hazard Assessments (AHA) and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP) shall be developed by a “Competent Person” (EM 385-1-1 ,2-2. p and 2.4.c) and be signed by a representative of the prime Contractor’s “corporate office authorized to obligate the company.” The AHA and APP shall meet the minimum basic outline requirements contained in EM 385-1-1, 2-6 & 2-7. The AHA shall be task-specific and shall include work to be performed by sub-Contractors and measures to be taken by the Contractor to control hazards associated with materials, services, or equipment provided by suppliers. For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis, EM 385-1-1. 2-10. a). APP is a written site-specific SOH plan that documents project, contract, and job-specific potential hazards in the workplace, and the company policies, controls, and work practices that will be used to minimize those hazards.

Follow the mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet, EM 385-1-1, 2-10.

d). The APP must be submitted to the KO or COR for review and acceptance prior to the…