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FY15 Feeder 3 Fault Repair at St. Marys Falls Canal, Sault Ste. Marie, MI FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W56MES43502027

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W56MES43502027

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. All offerors are reminded to complete and submit with their proposal all FAR and DFARS Provisions related to Representations and Certifications.

2. Offerors shall complete and submit any additional full text certifications that are included in the solicitation.

An offeror may also complete the certifications at https://www.sam.gov in lieu of completing the representations and certifications in this solicitation provided that all the FAR and DFARS certifications contained in the solicitation have been completed on line.

3. All offerors must be registered at https://www.sam.gov with the NAICS code that is shown on the front page of the SF 1449 in Block 10 prior to submission of the proposal.

4. Remember to sign the solicitation form before submitting your proposal.

5. Submit proposals via e-mail to LRE-Quotes@usace.army.mil and Lloyd.W.Smith@usace.army.mil.

NOTE: Failure to comply with the above instructions may result in an offeror not being eligible for award.

SCOPE OF WORK

Part 1 GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A fault occurred in one of the four feeder cables that provide service between the St. Marys Falls Canal Hydro- Electric Power Plant and the Magazine Street Substation. The Contractor shall remove approximately 1,000 lineal feet of existing feeder cable from manhole 13 to the Magazine Street Substation (see attachment 2). The existing cable is 15kV 500 kcmil Compact Sector, Paper Insulated Lead Covered (PILC) low pressure nitrogen filled cable (see attachment 1). The new cable(s) shall be rated 15kV URD and be of 500 kcmil copper. The Contractor shall be required to develop a splice kit for the connection between the existing PILC cable and the new cable to be installed. The Contractor is also responsible for termination kit at the substation.

1.2 CONTRACT PROGRESS DOCUMENATATION

1.2.1 ACCEPTANCE

Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for acceptance a schedule in the form of a Bar Chart in accordance with the terms in the Contract. Acceptance of an error free Baseline Schedule and updates is a condition precedent to processing the Contractor's pay request.

1.2.2 SCHEDULE FORMAT

Bar Chart Schedule. The Bar Chart shall show submittals, government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, on-site construction, inspection, testing, and closeout activities. The Bar Chart shall be time scaled and generated using an electronic spreadsheet program. It will contain the following tasks:

a. Demolition

b. Testing

c. Cable Installation

d. Cable Termination – Magazine Substation

e. Cable Splicing – Old to New

f. Testing

1.2.2.1 Government Activities. Show Government and other agency activities that could impact progress.

1.2.3 UPDATED SCHEDULES. Update the schedule at weekly intervals or when the schedule has been revised.

The updated schedule shall be kept current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work. Submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed.

1.2.4 CORRESPONDENCE AND TEST REPORTS: All correspondence (e.g., letters, Requests for Information (RFIs), e-mails, meeting minute items, Production and QC Daily Reports, material delivery tickets, photographs, etc.) shall reference Schedule activities that are being addressed.

1.3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.32 (2012) Fall Protection

ASSE/SAFE A10.34 (2001; R 2012) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 (2007) Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and Components

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70E (2012; Errata 2012) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008; Errata 1-2010; Changes 1-3 2010; Changes 4-6 2011; Change 7 2012) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction 29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

1.3.2 DEFINITIONS

a. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

b. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

c. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

(1) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

(2) Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

(3) Restricted work;

(4) Transfer to another job;

(5) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(6) Loss of consciousness; or

(7) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

d. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as

Government property and equipment.

1.3.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with the most recent edition of USACE EM 385-1-1, and the following federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.3.4 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.3.4.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 section 1 and ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR

1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one (1) person at the project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate shall be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO's training, experience, and qualifications shall be as required by EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17, entitled SITE SAFETY

AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO), and all associated sub-paragraphs. A Competent Person shall be provided for all of the hazards identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program in accordance with the accepted Accident Prevention Plan, and shall be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the Contracting Officer for acceptance in consultation with the Safety Office.

The SSHO shall have a minimum of five (5) years of safety experience in the work being performed.

1.3.4.2 Contractor Quality Control (QC) Person:

The Contractor Quality Control Person can be the SSHO on this project.

1.3.4.3 Personnel Duties

1.3.4.3.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO shall:

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written report which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

c. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

d. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

e. Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHAs.

f. Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.

g. Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

h. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material safety data sheets.

Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal and replacement of the SSHO / QC Manager.

1.3.4.4 Post-Award Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the post-award conference. This includes the site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer's representative as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, review, and acceptance of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor at the post-award conference, and the Contractor shall revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Do not begin work until there is an accepted APP.

1.3.4.5 Safety Meetings

Conduct and document meetings as required by EM 385-1-1. Attach minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed to the Contractors' daily quality control report.

1.3.5 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

Use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan”.

Specific requirements for some of the APP elements are described below. The APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site designated site safety and health officer, the Contractor Quality control Manager, and any designated CSP or CIH.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days prior to the date of the postaward conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP.

Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract.

Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified.

Once work begins, changes to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any severe hazard exposure, i.e. imminent danger, become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard.

In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34,) and the environment.

Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the Contracting Officers Representatives office and at the job site. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered.

1.3.6 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 1.

Submit the AHA for review at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of each phase. Format subsequent AHAs as amendments to the APP. The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

The AHA list will be reviewed periodically (at least monthly) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change.

Develop the activity hazard analyses using the project schedule as the basis for the activities performed. Any activities listed on the project schedule will require an AHA. The AHAs will be developed by the contractor, supplier or subcontractor and provided to the prime contractor for submittal to the Contracting Officer.

1.3.7 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project, including those listed in the article "References."

Maintain applicable equipment manufacturer's manuals.

1.3.8 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.3.9 Accident Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but no more than four hours after any accident meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000, or any weight handling equipment accident. Within notification include contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted.

1.3.9.1 Accident Reports

Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, for Medical Treatment defined in paragraph DEFINITIONS, property damage accidents resulting in at least $20,000 in damages, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the applicable forms. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.

1.3.10 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

Ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures and USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 12, Control of Hazardous Energy.

1.3.11 FALL HAZARD PROTECTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM

Establish a fall protection and prevention program, for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards.

Within the program include company policy, identify responsibilities, education and training requirements, fall hazard identification, prevention and control measures, inspection, storage, care and maintenance of fall protection equipment and rescue and evacuation procedures in accordance with ASSE/SAFE Z359.1.

1.3.11.1 Training

Institute a fall protection training program. As part of the Fall Hazard Protection and Prevention Program, provide training for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards. Provide training by a competent person for fall protection in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 21.B.

1.3.11.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

Enforce use of the fall protection equipment and systems designated for each specific work activity in the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan and/or AHA at all times when an employee is exposed to a fall hazard. Protect employees from fall hazards as specified in EM 385-1-1, Section 21. In addition to the required fall protection systems, safety skiff, personal floatation devices, life rings etc., are required when working above or next to water in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1, Paragraphs 21.N through 21.N.04. Personal fall arrest systems are required when working from an articulating or extendible boom, swing stages, or suspended platform. In addition, personal fall arrest systems are required when operating other equipment such as scissor lifts if the work platform is capable of being positioned outside the wheelbase. The need for tying-off in such equipment is to prevent ejection of the employee from the equipment during raising, lowering, or travel. Fall protection must comply with 29 CFR 1926.500, Subpart M, USACE EM 385-1-1 and ASSE/SAFE A10.32.

1.3.11.3 Personal Fall Arrest Equipment

Personal fall arrest equipment, systems, subsystems, and components shall meet ASSE/SAFE Z359.1. Only a full-body harness with a shock-absorbing lanyard or self-retracting lanyard is an acceptable personal fall arrest body support device. Body belts may only be used as a positioning device system (for uses such as steel reinforcing assembly and in addition to an approved fall arrest system). Harnesses shall have a fall arrest attachment affixed to the body support (usually a Dorsal D-ring) and specifically designated for attachment to the rest of the system. Only locking snap hooks and carabiners shall be used. Webbing, straps, and ropes shall be made of synthetic fiber. The maximum free fall distance when using fall arrest equipment shall not exceed 6 feet. The total fall distance and any swinging of the worker (pendulum-like motion) that can occur during a fall shall always be taken into consideration when attaching a person to a fall arrest system.

1.3.11.4 Rescue and Evacuation Procedures

When personal fall arrest systems are used, ensure that the mishap victim can self-rescue or can be rescued promptly should a fall occur. Prepare a Rescue and Evacuation Plan and include a detailed discussion of the following: methods of rescue; methods of self-rescue; equipment used; training requirement; specialized training for the rescuers; procedures for requesting rescue and medical assistance; and transportation routes to a medical facility. Include the Rescue and Evacuation Plan within the Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for the phase of work, in the Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan, and the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

1.3.12 Portable Extension Cords

Size portable extension cords in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage. Immediately removed from service all damaged extension cords. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, NFPA 70E, and OSHA electrical standards.

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 All personnel employed by the contractor in the performance of the services specified in this contract or any representative of the Contractor entering the work area shall conform and comply with all applicable U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, facility access, security policies and procedures. (Provided by government representative).

1.4.2 Pre-screening of contractor candidates via E-verify Program: The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that all contractors working on the site have two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to entering the information in E-Verify. The vendor must ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. A verification sheet for each verified/eligible contractor candidate must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. (The purpose of using E-Verify is to ensure all contractors are U.S. citizens or documented foreign citizens with authority to work in the United States of America). The COR will forward the verification sheets to the USACE, Detroit District Security Office for validation.

1.4.3 Clearance of Personnel: All Contractor and Sub-Contractor employees are required to have a NACI background investigation to include and National Agency Check (Fingerprint Check) prior to their being able to enter the work site. The Contractor will be responsible for working with the COR to submit all required paperwork for each employee to the Security Office prior to initiation of the background investigation.

The contractor may complete fingerprint cards at a local police station for each employee that will be working at the project location. The cost for the fingerprinting is the responsibility of the contractor.

The completed fingerprint cards shall be provided to a Government Representative. The Government Representative will forward the cards to the USACE Security Office for initiation of the background investigation.

The preferred method recommended by the Government, at no cost to the contractor, is to complete an electronic fingerprint submission with the Locks Facility Security Officer (FSO). FSO Point of contact is Mr. Michael Panik at 906-635-3470

The Security Office will require from each Contractor employee a completed and signed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment form as well as a completed PSIP Pre-Investigation Information Sheet before the background investigation can be initiated. These will be made available in hard copy or electronically from the COR.

After the background investigation is initiated by the Security Office, the Contractor employee must follow up and complete the E-QIP online questionnaire within 5 business days of receiving the instructional email from the Personnel Security Investigation Portal Center of Excellence.

1.4.4 Exceptions to Background Investigation: All exceptions will be reviewed and authorized after a thorough review by the Detroit District Security office on a case by case basis. In order for a contractor to qualify for an exception they must fall under the following criteria.

All contractor and subcontractor employees in possession of a current and valid Department of Homeland

Security (DHS), Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) http://www.tsa.gov/stakeholders/transportation-worker-identification-credential-twic%C2%AE may forgo the background investigation process upon review/approval from the Detroit District Security Office, on a case by case basis. Contractor and subcontractor employees, who are in the process of obtaining a TWIC at the time of Contract execution, will not be accepted for clearance, these persons must undergo the background investigation process administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District. Contractor and subcontractor employees in possession of a TWIC and who are Foreign Nationals must undergo a background investigation regardless of TWIC possession.

1.4.5 Security Checks ‐ All contract employees must carry pictured identification at all times. They must show I.D.

upon request by both Security and Government personnel. The Contractor's employees must enter the site through the main security checkpoint unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor's employees will be subject to such additional checks as may be deemed necessary to ensure that no violation of security rules has occurred.

1.4.6 Security Access List - The contractor shall be required to maintain a list of personnel needing access to the site.

The list shall be updated at least weekly or each time a change is made. The template for the list will be provided to the contractor at the Pre-construction conference.

1.4.7 Exclusion or Expulsion from the Site ‐ A negative background investigation (NACI) may result in the exclusion or expulsion of Contractor employees from the site as determined by the Detroit District, Chief, Security & Law Enforcement. Additionally any failure to observe the security rules will also result in the potential exclusion or expulsion of Contractor employees from the site. Exclusion or expulsion of an employee resulting from a negative background investigation (NACI) or the failure of an employee to observe the security rules shall not be subject to the Disputes clause and shall not result in an increase in the contract amount.

1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control program and all associated costs will be included in the applicable unit prices.

1.5.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system in compliance with the Contract. QC consists of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements. Cover all operations, both onsite and offsite. The Quality Control System Manager will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall activities at the site, including quality and performance is the Quality Control System Manager. The Quality Control System Manager or his designated alternate must maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all activities at the site.

1.5.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Submit no later than 30 days after award, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan proposed to implement the requirements of the Contract. The Government will consider an interim plan for the first 14 days of operations. Work will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the CQC Plan or acceptance of an interim plan.

Include, as a minimum, the following to cover all operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff will implement the control system for all aspects of the work specified.

b. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.

c. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. Letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities will be issued by the CQC System Manager. Copies of these letters must be furnished to the Government.

d. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, suppliers, and purchasing agents.

e. Procedures for tracking deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action.

Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

f. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

1.5.2.1 Acceptance of Plan

Acceptance of the Contractor's plan is required prior to the start of work. Acceptance is conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during the contract. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his CQC Plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

1.5.2.2 Notification of Changes

After acceptance of the CQC Plan, notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

1.5.3 COORDINATION MEETING

After the Post-award Conference, before start of work, and prior to acceptance by the Government of the CQC Plan, meet with the Contracting Officer or Authorized Representative and discuss the Contractor's quality control system. Submit the CQC Plan a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting.

During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details must be developed, including the forms for recording the CQC operations, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both onsite and offsite work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's Management and control with the Government's Quality Assurance. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared by the Government, signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer and will become part of the contract file. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the CQC system or procedures which may require corrective action by the Contractor.

1.5.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

1.5.4.1 Personnel Requirements

The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System Manager and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and contract compliance. Personnel identified in the technical provisions as requiring specialized skills to assure the required work is being performed properly will also be included as part of the CQC organization. The Contractor's CQC staff must maintain a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure contract compliance. The CQC staff will be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. Provide adequate office space, filing systems and other resources as necessary to maintain an effective and fully functional CQC organization. Promptly complete and furnish all letters, material submittals, schedules and all other project documentation to the CQC organization. The CQC organization shall be responsible to maintain these documents and records at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.5.4.2 CQC System Manager

Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who is responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager must have a minimum of 5 years experience in 15kv Cable splicing and installation This CQC System Manager must be on the site at all times during the contract and be employed by the prime Contractor. Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as those for the CQC System Manager.

1.5.4.3 Additional Requirement

In addition to the above experience and education requirements the CQC System Manager and all alternates must have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management For Contractors". This course is periodically offered by the Detroit District.

1.5.4.4 Organizational Changes

Maintain the CQC staff at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the CQC staff, revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

1.5.5 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

The CQC organization is responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables are in compliance with the contract requirements.

1.5.6 CONTROL

Contractor Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the work, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. At least three phases of control must be conducted by the CQC System Manager for each definable feature of the work as follows:

1.5.6.1 Preparatory Phase

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

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Make available during the preparatory inspection a copy of those sections of referenced codes and standards applicable to that portion of the work to be accomplished in the field. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the contract drawings.

c. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection.

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

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

Document workmanship standards for that feature of work.

1.5.6.2 Follow-up Phase

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

1.5.6.3 Additional Preparatory Phases

Conduct additional preparatory phases on the same definable features of work if: the quality of on-going work is unacceptable; if there are changes in the applicable CQC staff, onsite production supervision or work crew; if work on a definable feature is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity; or if other problems develop.

1.5.7 DOCUMENTATION

Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. Include in these records the work of subcontractors and suppliers on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

b. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

c. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability, storage, and reference to specifications/drawings requirements.

d. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom, and action taken.

e. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions.

f. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

g. Contractor's verification statement.

Indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. Furnish the original and one copy of these records in report form to the Government daily within 48 hours after the date covered by the report, except that reports need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed. As a minimum, prepare and submit one report for every 7 days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days must be accounted for throughout the life of the contract. The first report following a day of no work will be for that day only. Reports must be signed and dated by the CQC System Manager.

1.5.8 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE

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

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

1.6.1 Contract Administration

The Government will use the Resident Management System for Windows (RMS) to assist in its monitoring and administration of this contract. The Contractor must use the Government-furnished Construction Contractor Module of RMS, referred to as QCS, to record, maintain, and submit various information throughout the contract period. The Contractor module, user manuals, updates, and training information can be downloaded from the RMS web site (http://rms.usace.army.mil). This joint Government-Contractor use of RMS and QCS will facilitate electronic exchange of information and overall management of the contract. QCS provides the means for the Contractor to input, track, and electronically share information with the Government in the following areas:

Administration Finances Quality Control Submittal Monitoring Scheduling Import/Export of Data

1.6.1.1 Correspondence and Electronic Communications

For ease and speed of communications, both Government and Contractor will, to the maximum extent feasible, exchange correspondence and other documents in electronic format. Correspondence, pay requests and other documents comprising the official contract record will also be provided in paper format, with signatures and dates where necessary. Paper documents will govern, in the event of discrepancy with the electronic version.

1.6.1.2 Other Factors

Particular attention is directed to Paragraphs C.11, C.12 and C.14, which have a direct relationship to the reporting to be accomplished through QCS. Also, there is no separate payment for establishing and maintaining the QCS database; all costs associated therewith will be included in the contract pricing for the work.

1.6.2 QCS SOFTWARE

QCS is a Windows-based program that can be run on a stand-alone personal computer or on a network. The Government will make available the QCS software to the Contractor after award of the construction contract.

Prior to the Postaward Conference, the Contractor will be responsible to download, install and use the latest version of the QCS software from the Government's RMS Internet Website. Upon specific justification and request by the Contractor, the Government can provide QCS on optical disk. Any program updates of QCS will be made available to the Contractor via the Government RMS Website as they become available.

1.6.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

The following is the minimum system configuration required to run QCS:

QCS and Quality Assurance System (QAS) System Hardware Windows-based PC 1000 MHz Pentium or higher processor RAM 256+ MB for workstation / 512+ MB for server Hard drive disk 1 GB space for sole use by the QCS system Optical Disk (CD or DVD) Reader 8x speed or higher Monitor SVGA or higher resolution

(1024x768, 256 colors) Mouse or other pointing device Windows compatible printer Laser printer must have 4 MB+ of

RAM

Connection to the Internet minimum 56k BPS Software MS Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7 QAS-Word Processing software

MS Word 2000 or newer

Internet browser Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, or other browser

E-mail MAPI compatible Virus protection software regularly upgraded with all issued

1.6.4 RELATED INFORMATION

1.6.4.1 QCS User Guide

After contract award, download instructions for the installation and use of QCS from the Government RMS Internet Website. In case of justifiable difficulties, the Government will provide an optical disk (CD/DVD) containing these instructions.

1.6.4.2 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Training

The use of QCS will be discussed with the QC System Manager during the mandatory CQC Training class.

1.6.5 CONTRACT DATABASE

Prior to the postaward conference, the Government will provide the Contractor with basic contract award data to use for QCS. The Government will provide data updates to the Contractor as needed, generally by using the Government's SFTP repository built into QCS import/export function. These updates will generally consist of submittal reviews, correspondence status, QA comments, and other administrative and QA data.

1.6.6 DATABASE MAINTENANCE

Establish, maintain, and update data in the QCS database throughout the duration of the contract at the Contractor's site office. Submit data updates to the Government (e.g., daily reports, submittals, RFI's, schedule updates, payment requests, etc.) using the Government's SFTP repository built into QCS export function. The QCS database typically includes current data on the following items:

1.6.6.1 Administration

1.6.6.1.1 Contractor Information

Contain within the database the Contractor's name, address, telephone numbers, management staff, and other required items. Within 14 calendar days of receipt of QCS software from the Government, deliver Contractor administrative data in electronic format.

1.6.6.1.2 Subcontractor Information

Contain within the database the name, trade, address, phone numbers, and other required information for all subcontractors. A subcontractor must be listed separately for each trade to be performed. Assign each subcontractor/trade a unique Responsibility Code, provided in QCS. Within 14 calendar days of receipt of QCS software from the Government, deliver subcontractor administrative data in electronic format.

1.6.6.1.3 Correspondence

Identify all Contractor correspondence to the Government with a serial number. Prefix correspondence initiated by the Contractor's site office with "S". Prefix letters initiated by the Contractor's home (main) office with "H".

Letters must be numbered starting from 0001. (e.g., H-0001 or S-0001). The Government's letters to the Contractor will be prefixed with "C".

1.6.6.1.4 Management Reporting

QCS includes a number of reports that Contractor management can use to track the status of the project. The value of these reports is reflective of the quality of the data input, and is maintained in the various sections of QCS. Among these reports are: Progress Payment Request worksheet, QA/QC comments, Submittal Register Status, Three-Phase Control checklists.

1.6.6.1.5 Request For Information (RFI)

Exchange all Requests For Information (RFI) using the Built-in RFI generator and tracker in QCS.

1.6.6.2 Finances

1.6.6.2.1 Pay Activity Data

Include within the QCS database a list of pay activities that the Contractor must develop in conjunction with the schedule. The sum of all pay activities must be equal to the total contract amount, including modifications.

Group pay activities Contract Line Item Number (CLIN); the sum of the activities must equal the amount of each CLIN. The total of all CLINs equals the Contract Amount.

1.6.6.2.2 Payment Requests

Prepare all progress payment requests using QCS. Complete the payment request worksheet, prompt payment certification, and payment invoice in QCS. Update the work completed under the contract, measured as percent or as specific quantities, at least monthly. After the update, generate a payment request report using QCS.

Submit the payment request, prompt payment certification, and payment invoice with supporting data using the Government's SFTP repository built into QCS export function. A signed paper copy of the approved payment request is also required, which will govern in the event of discrepancy with the electronic version.

1.6.6.3 Quality Control (QC)

QCS provides a means to track implementation of the QC Control System, prepare daily reports, identify and track deficiencies, document progress of work, and support other Contractor QC requirements. Maintain this data on a daily basis. Entered data will automatically output to the QCS generated daily report. Provide the Government a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan within the time required in Paragraph C.14. Within seven calendar days of Government acceptance, submit a QCS update reflecting the information contained in the accepted CQC Plan: schedule, pay activities, features of work, submittal register, QC requirements, and equipment list.

1.6.6.3.1 Daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Reports.

QCS includes the means to produce the Daily CQC Report. The Contractor may use other formats to record basic QC data. However, the Daily CQC Report generated by QCS must be the Contractor's official report.

Summarize data from any supplemental reports by the Contractor and consolidate onto the QCS-generated Daily CQC Report. Submit daily CQC Reports as required by paragraph titled “Quality Control”. Electronically submit reports to the Government within 24 hours after the date covered by the report.

Also provide the Government a signed, printed copy of the daily CQC report.

1.6.6.3.2 Deficiency Tracking.

Use QCS to track deficiencies. Deficiencies identified by the Contractor will be numerically tracked using QC punch list items. Maintain a current log of its QC punch list items in the QCS database. The Government will log the deficiencies it has identified using its QA punch list items. The Government's QA punch list items will be included in its export file to the Contractor. Regularly update the status of both QC and QA punch list items.

1.6.6.3.3 Labor and Equipment Hours

Log labor and equipment exposure hours on a daily basis. This data will be rolled up into a monthly exposure report.

1.6.6.3.4 Accident/Safety Reporting

The Government will issue safety comments, directions, or guidance whenever safety deficiencies are observed.

The Government's safety comments will be included in its export file to the Contractor. Regularly update the correction status of the safety comments.