W9123719Q0031.pdf

BURNSVILLE LAKE

RICHARD PINGLEY

2550 S MAIN STREET

BURNSVILLE WV 26335-7516

TEL: 304-853-2371 FAX:

W81F8E92043732

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W9123719Q0031 09-Sep-2019 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e) (f)

SEE SCHEDULE

AMOUNT

% No. %

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, City, County, State, and ZIP Code)

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

16. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) (Include area code)

TELEPHONE NO.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

THIS RFQ X[ ] IS [ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

SEE SCHEDULE

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQUEST NO.

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

ANDREA SKEANS, 502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701

9. DESTINATION (Consignee and address, including ZIP Code)

7. DELIVERY

[ ]X FOB

DESTINATION

[ ] OTHER

(See Schedule)

20-Sep-2019(Date)

PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS:10.

304.399.5228ANDREA C SKEAN

(Name and Telephone no.) (No collect calls)5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL:

d. CALENDAR DAYSc. 30 CALENDAR DAYSb. 20 CALENDAR DAYS12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

*Please direct ALL QUESTIONS to Andrea Skean at (304)399-5228 or andrea.c.skean@usace.army.mil .

**SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE

52.236-27 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Any information received at a Site Visit which conflicts with this solicitation should be brought to the immediate attention of Mrs. Skean. The solicitation, and resulting contract, shall be the governing document in all cases.

NOTE: Award will be made to the lowest price offeror who meets the technical requirements of the solicitation and is deemed responsible by the Contracting Officer.

This procurement is 100% Small Business Set Aside.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS: Quotes are to be e-mailed to Andrea Skean at andrea.c.skean@usace.army.mil . Mailed and faxed quotes will also be accepted, but the preference is electronic submissions via email:

US Army Corps of Engineers Contracting Division 502 8th Street Huntington, WV 25701 ATTN: Andrea Skean

FAX: 304-399-5281

Per FAR 36.204 the estimated price range for this project is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.

The following will need to be provided with your quote:

Company Name and Address Phone and Fax Numbers Email address Business Size (Large/small/HUBZone/8A/Women Owned/Service-Disabled Veteran Owned) Name and credentials of any subcontractors to be used

Contractors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov ) to receive an award (See FAR 52.204-7). (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website.

Contractor is registered with SAM: _____ YES _____ NO (See FAR 52.204-7) Provide business Unique Entity Identifier number: ___________________________ (phone 800-333-0505 for Unique Entity Identifier number).

Provide business CAGE code: _______________________________

Provide Tax Identification Number: _________________________________

Please note, as of April 2018, GSA's System for Award Management (SAM) system is requiring new registrations and renewals of existing registrations to submit an original signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator. Vendors are encouraged to check their entity's status in SAM.gov and plan accordingly. If the prospective contractor is not registered in the SAM database, the Contracting Officer will following the procedures at FAR 4.1103. Contact the supporting Federal Service Desk at www.fsd.gov, or by telephone at 866-606-8220 (toll free) or 334-206-7828 (internationally) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (EDT), for FREE assistance.

Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful offeror will be required to submit this document upon award. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated

Authority prior to the preconstruction conference. The contractor that receives this award will have 10 calendar days to provide an Accident Prevention Plan (APP). If this deadline is not met, the contractor will be given a cure notice stating that they will have 10 calendar days to submit an APP, otherwise the contract may be terminated for default.

CONTRACTOR SUBMITALS: The successful offeror shall provide as a minimum the following documentation:

a. Full Accident Prevention Plan

b. Activity Hazard Analysis

c. Invoice as stated on the contract award

d. Man-hour report to project office at completion of work

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT TOTAL

0001 Reimbursement of actual cost of payment protection for quote in excess of $35,000.00.

1 JOB $

0002 Labor for the Security Fence at Bulltown Sewer Plant at Burnsville Lake in Burnsville, WV in accordance with attached

SOW.

1 JOB $

0003 Material and supplies for the Security Fence at Bulltown Sewer Plant at Burnsville Lake in Burnsville, WV in accordance with attached SOW.

1 JOB $

TOTAL WORK $

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job BUS Security Fence

FFP

Contractor shall supply all materials, labor, and supervision necessary to install security fencing around the Bulltown Sewage Plant at Burnsville Lake in Burnsville, WV, in accordance with the attached scope of work.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81F8E92043732

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81F8E92043732

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Work

Chain Link Fence Installation Burnsville Lake

1. GENERAL. Provide all labor and materials to install approximately 750’ of new chain link fence with a 26’ gate around the Bulltown Campground Sewage Treatment Plant and newly constructed parking area in accordance with the attached drawing, manufacturer's instructions, and professional methods common to the trade. The Government will mark location of the new fence with orange paint on the ground.

Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but shall not be limited to, all planning, programming, administration and management necessary to assure that all work performed is conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, regulations, codes, or directives. Contractor shall ensure that all work meets or exceeds critical reliability rates or tolerances specified or included in referenced documents. The Contractor shall perform all related Contractor administrative services necessary to perform the work such as supply, procurement, quality control, Contractor financial control, and maintenance of accurate and complete records and files. All work shall be done in a professional manner in accordance with industry standards, this Scope of Work, all applicable codes and practices common to the trade, and applicable provisions.

2. DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING. Materials shall be delivered to site in an undamaged condition and shall be stored off the ground to provide protection against oxidation caused by ground contact.

3. DESCRIPTION. Contractor shall provide fencing materials conforming to the requirements of ASTM A116, ASTM A702, and ASTM F626.

4. COMPONENTS / MATERIALS

Chain Link Fence Fabric. Shall conform to ASTM A 392, Class 1, and shall be zinc-coated steel wire with minimum coating weight of 1.2 ounces of zinc per square foot of coated surface. Fabric shall be fabricated of 9 gauge wire woven in 2 inch mesh. Fabric height shall be 7 feet. Fabric shall be twisted and barbed selvage on the top and bottom.

Line Posts. Contractor shall provide line posts as follows:

Shall be minimum 7’ posts, minimum 2.375 inch O.D., shall conform to ASTM F1043, Group IA, and shall have Type A coating, weighing minimum 3.65 pounds per linear foot.

End, Corner, and Pull Posts. Contractor shall provide end, corner, and pull posts as follows:

Shall be minimum 7’ posts, shall be Grade A minimum 2.875 inch O.D., shall conform to ASTM F1043, Group IA, and shall have Type A coating, weighing minimum 5.80 pounds per linear foot.

Top Rail. Top rail shall be Group IA with a minimum of 1.660 inches O.D. pipe, weighing minimum 2.27 pounds per linear foot. Expansion couplings at least 6 inches long shall be provided at each joint in top rails.

Post-Brace Assembly. Contractor shall provide bracing consisting of minimum 1.660 inches O.D. pipe Group IA weighing minimum 2.27 pounds per linear foot and minimum 3/8 inch adjustable truss rods and turnbuckles.

Stretcher Bars. Contractor shall provide bars that have one-piece lengths equal to the full height of the fabric with a minimum cross section of minimum 3/16 by minimum 3/4 inch, in accordance with ASTM A116, ASTM A702 and ASTM F626. 2.2.7. Bar bands shall be provided for securing stretcher bars to posts that are steel, wrought iron, or malleable iron spaced not over 15 inches on center. Bands may also be used in conjunction with special fittings for securing rails to posts. Provide bands with projecting edges chamfered or eased.

Post Tops. Contractor shall provide tops that are steel, wrought iron, or malleable iron designed as a weather tight closure cap. Provide one cap for each post, unless equal protection is provided by a combination post-cap and wire supporting arm. Provide caps with an opening to permit through passage of the top rail.

Gate Posts. Contractor shall provide a gate post for supporting each gate leaf as follows:

Shall be minimum 6.625 inch O.D. pipe, shall conform to ASTM F1043, Group IA, with Type A coating, weighing minimum 18.97 pounds per linear foot.

Gates.

Contractor shall install a 26’ wide gate as shown on the attached drawing. Contractor shall provide perimeter gate frames of minimum 1.90 inch O.D. pipe Group IA weighing minimum 2.72 pounds per linear foot. Gate frame assembly shall be welded or assembled with special malleable or pressed-steel fittings and rivets to provide rigid connections. Fabric shall be installed with stretcher bars at vertical edges. Stretcher bars may also be used at top and bottom edges. Stretcher bars and fabric shall be attached to gate frames on all sides at intervals not exceeding 15 inches. Hardware shall be attached with rivets or by other means which provides equal security against breakage or removal. Diagonal cross-bracing shall be provided, consisting of 3/8 inch diameter adjustable-length truss rods on welded gate frames, where necessary to obtain frame rigidity without sag or twist. Non-welded gate frames shall be provided with diagonal bracing.

Gate Hardware and Accessories. Contractor shall provide gate hardware and accessories that conform to ASTM A116, ASTM A702, ASTM F626, and as specified: Hinges shall be provided to suit gate size, shall be non-lift-off type, and shall be offset to permit 180-degree opening. An industrial grade drop rod shall be provided that permits operation from either side of the gate, with a padlock eye provided as an integral part of the latch. Stops and holders of malleable iron shall be provided for vehicular gates. Stops shall be provided that automatically engage the gate and hold it in the open position until manually released. The gates shall be properly adjusted so they do not drag and so they close properly.

Miscellaneous Hardware. Contractor shall provide miscellaneous hot-dip galvanized hardware as required.

Wire Ties. Contractor shall provide 9-gauge galvanized steel wire for tying fabric to line posts, spaced 12 inches on center. For tying fabric to rails and braces, wire ties shall be spaced 24 inches on center. For tying fabric to tension wire, minimum 0.105-inch hog rings shall be spaced 24 inches on center. Manufacturer's standard procedure will be accepted if of equal strength and durability. Wire ties constructed of the same material as the fencing fabric shall be provided.

Barbed Wire. Contractor shall provide three strands of barbed wire for the top of all fence and gate, which shall conform to ASTM A121 and shall be zinc-coated, Type Z, Class 3 with minimum 12.5 gauge strand wire and minimum 14 gauge, round, 4-point barbs spaced no more than 5 inches apart.

Zinc Coating. Contractor shall provide hot-dip galvanized (after fabrication) ferrous-metal components and accessories, except as otherwise specified. Zinc coating of weight not less than 1.94 ounces per square foot shall be provided, as determined from the average result of two specimens, when tested in accordance with ASTM A90/A90M. Provide zinc coating conforming to the requirements of the following:

Pipe. Shall be FS RR-F-191/3 Class 1 Grade A in accordance with ASTM F1083 Hot-dip zinc-coated after fabrication with 1.8 ounces of zinc per square foot of coated surface area.

Hardware and accessories. ASTM A153/A153M, Table 1

Surface. ASTM F1043

External. Type B-B surface zinc with organic coating, 0.97 ounce per square foot minimum thickness of acrylated polymer.

Internal. Surface zinc coating of 0.97 ounce per square foot minimum. Provide galvanizing repair material that is cold-applied zinc-rich coating conforming to ASTM A780/A780M.

Tension Wire. Shall be No. 7-gauge, Type II, Class 4 coating, in accordance with ASTM A824.

Concrete. Contractor shall provide concrete conforming to ASTM C94/C94M, and obtaining a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 3,000 psi.

Grout. Contractor shall provide grout of proportions one part Portland cement to three parts clean, well-graded sand and a minimum amount of water to produce a workable mix.

5. INSTALLATION. Contractor shall install fence on prepared surfaces to line and grade indicated. Fence shall be installed in accordance with fence manufacturer's written installation instructions except as modified herein.

Contractor shall provide complete installation conforming to ASTM F567.

6. PREPARATION. Contractor shall ensure final grading and established elevations are complete prior to commencing fence installation.

Grading. Contractor shall establish a graded, compacted fence line prior to fencing installation. Ground surface irregularities along the fence line shall be eliminated to the extent necessary to maintain a minimum 1 1/2" to a maximum 2 1/2" clearance between the bottom of the fabric and finish grade.

Post Spacing. Contractor shall provide line posts spaced equidistantly apart, not exceeding 10 feet on center.

Contractor shall provide gate posts spaced as necessary for size of gate openings. Corner or pull posts shall be provided, with bracing in both directions, for changes in direction of 15 degrees or more, or for abrupt changes in grade.

Bottom Tension Wire Install. Contractor shall install bottom tension wires before installing chain-link fabric, and shall pull wires taut. Bottom tension wires shall be placed within 6 inches of respective fabric line.

Excavation. Contractor shall provide excavations for post footings which are drilled holes in virgin or compacted soil, of minimum sizes as indicated. Footings for line posts shall be spaced 10 feet on center maximum, with bottoms of the holes approximately 3 inches below the bottoms of the posts. The bottom of each post shall be set not less than 36 inches below finished grade when in firm, undisturbed soil. Posts shall be set deeper, as required, in soft and problem soils and for heavy, lateral loads. Soil from excavations shall be uniformly spread adjacent to the fence line or at the spoil area near the water tank.

Setting Posts. Contractor shall remove loose and foreign materials from holes and moisten the soil prior to placing concrete. Tops of footings shall be trowel finished and sloped or domed to shed water away from posts. Hold-open devices, sleeves, and other accessories shall be set in concrete. Exposed concrete shall be cured with a membrane curing material. Vertical alignment of posts in concrete construction shall be maintained until concrete has set.

Earth and Bedrock. Contractor shall provide concrete bases as follows:

End, corner, or brace posts – minimum 14” diameter hole Line posts – minimum 12” diameter hole

Concrete shall be compacted to eliminate voids and shall be finished to a dome shape.

Bracing. Contractor shall brace gate, corner, end, and pull posts to nearest post with a horizontal brace used as a compression member, placed at least 12 inches below top of fence, and a diagonal tension rod.

Tolerances. Contractor shall provide posts that are straight and plumb within a vertical tolerance of 1/4 inch after the fabric has been stretched. Fencing and gates shall be provided and installed that are true to line with no more than 1/2 inch deviation from the established centerline between line posts. Defects shall be repaired as directed.

Concrete Strength. Contractor shall provide concrete that has attained at least 75 percent of its minimum 28-day compressive strength, before rails, tension wire, or fabric are installed. Fabric and wires or hang gates shall not be installed until the concrete has properly cured.

Top Rails. Contractor shall provide top rails that run continuously through post caps or extension arms, bending to radius for curved runs. Expansion couplings shall be provided as recommended by the fencing manufacturer.

Brace Assembly. Contractor shall provide bracing assemblies at end and gate posts and at both sides of corner and pull posts, with the horizontal brace located at midheight of the fabric. Brace assemblies shall be installed so posts are plumb when the diagonal rod is under proper tension. Two complete brace assemblies shall be provided at corner and pull posts where required for stiffness and as indicated.

Tension Wire Installation. Contractor shall install tension wire by weaving them through the fabric and tying them to each post with not less than 7-gauge galvanized wire or by securing the wire to the fabric with minimum 10-gauge ties or clips spaced 24 inches on center.

Fabric Installation. Contractor shall provide fabric in single lengths between stretch bars with bottom barbs placed approximately 1-1/2 inches above the ground line. Fabric shall be pulled taut and tied to posts, rails, and tension wire with wire ties and bands. Chain link fabric shall be installed on secure side of the posts. Fabric shall remain under tension after the pulling force is released.

Stretcher Bar Installation. Contractor shall thread stretcher bars through or clamped to fabric 4 inches on center and secured to posts with metal bands spaced 15 inches on center.

Barbed Wire Supporting Arms and Barbed Wire. Barbed wire supporting arms and barbed wire shall be installed as indicated and as recommended by the manufacturer. Supporting arms shall be anchored to the posts in a manner to prevent easy removal with hand tools. Barbed wire shall be pulled taut and attached to the arms with clips or other means that will prevent easy removal.

Gate Installation. Contractor shall install gates plumb, level, and secure, with full opening without interference.

Items shall be ground set in concrete for anchorage as recommended by the fence manufacturer. Hardware shall be adjusted for smooth operation and lubricated where necessary.

Tie Wires. Contractor shall provide tie wires that are U-shaped to the pipe diameters to which attached. Ends of tie wires shall be twisted not less than two full turns and bent so as not to present a hazard.

Fasteners. Contractor shall install nuts for tension bands and hardware on the side of the fence opposite the fabric side. Ends of bolts shall be peened to prevent removal of nuts.

Zinc-Coating Repair. Contractor shall clean and repair galvanized surfaces damaged by welding or abrasion, and shall cut ends of fabric, or other cut sections with specified galvanizing repair material applied in strict conformance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

7. ACCESSORIES INSTALLATION

Post Caps. Contractor shall install post caps Install post caps as recommended by the manufacturer.

Grounding. Contractor shall ground fences on each side of all gates, at each corner, at the closest approach to each building located within 50 feet of the fence, and where the fence alignment changes more than 15 degrees.

Grounding locations shall not exceed 650 feet. Each gate panel shall be bonded with a flexible bond strap to its gate post. Ground conductors shall be provided consisting of No. 6 AWG solid copper wire. Copper-clad steel rod grounding electrodes 3/4 inch by 10 foot long shall be provided. Electrodes shall be driven into the earth so that the top of the electrode is at least 6 inches below the grade. Where driving is impracticable, electrodes shall be buried a minimum of 12 inches deep and radially from the fence, with top of the electrode not less than 2 feet or more than 8 feet from the fence. Ground conductors shall be clamped to the fence and electrodes with bronze grounding clamps to create electrical continuity between fence posts, fence fabric, and ground rods. Total resistance of the fence to ground shall not exceed 25 ohms.

8. CLOSEOUT ACTIVITIES. Contractor shall remove waste fencing materials and other debris from the work site.

9. HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, shall be Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas shall be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work may continue outside these times with permission from the onsite government representative. All work shall be performed during daylight hours.

10. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

When one of the designated holidays falls on a Sunday the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours to be approved by the Resource Manager. Work shall be scheduled around the below listed Federal holidays unless approved in advance. Ten Federal holidays observed are as follows:

New Years Day (January 1st)

Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President’s Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

11. REQUIRED START AND COMPLETION DAYS

Once the successful contractor is given the Notice-To-Proceed (NTP), the contractor will start the work within fourteen (14) calendar days. Once the work is started, the contractor will have fourteen (14) calendar days to complete the work. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises

12. ACCESS TO WORK LOCATION

Access to the work locations shall be coordinated with the Resource Manager. Gate keys will be issued to the Contractor for areas that are locked. Normal delays are to be expected. The Contractor shall ensure that access is provided to Corps of Engineers personnel travelling through work areas and shall coordinate access issues with the onsite government representative well in advance.

13. KEY CONTROL

In accordance with AR 190-51 Appendix D (Issuing and Distribution of Government Keys to Non-Corps Personnel), a written key request must be made to the project Resource Manager for the person(s) who will physically need a key. A copy of the individuals’ driver license(s) will be required and placed in the project’s key custodian’s file with the completed key request. The project key custodian shall go over the key request and the responsibility of possession and maintaining the security of the key(s) during the time the key is being issued such as:

a. Ensuring the security of the key by keeping it on your person at all times.

b. Never allowing pass back (passing off the key to someone so that they can use the key for access) to occur.

c. Never allowing unauthorized personnel to follow in behind you when you use your key.

d. Reporting any lost or stolen keys to the key custodian at the project as soon as possible.

e. Any violations regarding misuse, loss or otherwise are subject to investigation and termination of your privileges to possess a key to any government property.

14. CONTRACTOR EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, PERMITS AND LICENSES

The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, transportation, disposal, supplies and materials to perform the work. The Contractor shall, at his/her own expense, obtain any licenses or permits required to perform the contract.

The Contractor shall comply with all current Federal, State, and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes. Regulations by the West Virginia Department of Labor (WVDOL) require all contractors working in the state to have a current West Virginia Contractors License. The WVDOL may be contacted at (304) 558-7890 for details.

15. SITE VISIT

Offerors are encouraged to make a site visit by contacting:

Rick Pingley, Resource Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Burnsville Lake 2550 S. Main Street Burnsville, WV 26335 Phone: 304-853-2371 Fax: 304-853-2835 Email: richard.k.pingley@usace.army.mil

16. CONTRACTOR SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

A. General. Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State and Local safety requirements including those specified by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 29 CRF 1910 General Industry Standard, 1926 Construction Standard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety & Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 as currently revised. Where a conflict exists between safety standards/requirements the contractor shall comply with the more stringent requirement. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, any project employee may stop all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage shall be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order.

B. Contractor Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (AAPP). The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific

Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan as outlined in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A beginning with subparagraph 11.

Contractor must address each element/sub-element in the order they appear in the outline. Any element the contractor feels is not applicable to work under this contract must be listed and a brief explanation provided. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work. Contractors are encouraged to contact the USACE Safety & Occupational Health Office for questions or information regarding the development of contract Accident Prevention Plans. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at (304)399- 5039/5032/5326. The web address for EM 385-1-1 is:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1_2008Sep_Consolidated_2011Aug.pdf

C. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The Contractor shall prepare and use an AHA as one of many tools to insure safe performance of work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to prepare the AHA. The AHA shall be accepted by the on-site government representative prior to commencement of work. All on-site employees shall review the accepted AHA prior to performing work at the site.

1. AHA shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk.

2. AHA should indicate compliance with EM 385-1-1 personal protective equipment requirements

(safety-toed work boots, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, etc.).

3. Work crews of two or more must have two people holding currently qualifications in First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or a licensed physician. Training must include a hands-on element and the contractor must maintain appropriate First Aid kit on site. Single individuals working alone must have current certification in First Aid only.

4. Contractor shall employee a minimum of one Competent Person at each worksite to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO as a minimum must have completed the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety class or it’s equivalent as specified in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17.b and have a minimum of 5 years construction experience relative to the work being completed. This responsibility may be a collateral duty. The SSHO must be on-site at all times work is being performed.

5. Crane operators, riggers and signal persons shall be trained, licensed and meet the physical and drug testing requirements specified in EM 385-1-1 Section 16.

6. All electrical work must be completed by a Qualified Person with verifiable credentials as specified in EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.01.c. Electrical work will require contractor to submit a Control of Hazardous Energy Plan (LOTO) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12.

NOTE: Additional site-specific safety plans may be required depending on the contractor's work plan such as:

Fall Protection:

a. The fall protection threshold height requirement is 6 ft (1.8 m) for ALL WORK covered by EM 385-1-1, unless specified differently in these specifications, whether performed by Government or Contractor work forces, to include steel erection activities, systems-engineered activities (prefabricated) metal buildings, residential (wood) construction and scaffolding work.

b. Each worker who might be exposed to fall hazards from heights and using fall protection equipment shall be trained by a Competent Person for fall protection, who is qualified in delivering fall protection training to the workers in the safe use of fall protection systems/equipment and the recognition of fall hazards related to their use. Reference EM 385-1-1 21.B.

c. If Contractor has personnel working at heights, exposed to fall hazards and using fall protection equipment, he shall develop a Site-Specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan and submit it to the GDA for acceptance as part of their APP. The plan shall describe, in detail, the specific practices, equipment and methods used to protect workers from falling to lower level. This plan shall be updated as conditions change, at least every six months and shall include:

i. Duties and responsibilities. Identify Competent and Qualified Persons for fall protection and their responsibilities and qualifications

ii. Description of the project or task performed

iii. Training requirements to include the safe use of fall protection equipment

iv. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control

v. Rescue plan and procedures

vi. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems.

On-site Public Safety. Work on this contract is immediately adjacent to public recreation facilities. Safety precautions to warn and limit public access shall be addressed in both the APP and AHA.

Damage Reports. All instances where Government materials supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged shall be reported immediately to the Resource Manager.

Accident Reporting. The Contractor shall report all accidents; accidents shall be investigated to determine causal factors and corrective actions shall be implemented. Accidents resulting in personal injury or property damage of $2,000.00 or more shall be investigated and reported to the GDA using the USACE Accident Investigation Report Form ENG 3394 within 24 hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents (those resulting in death, disability, three or more persons hospitalized, property damage of $200,000.00 or greater, any arc Flash Incident or if three or more individuals become ill or have a medical condition suspected to be related to a site condition, any crane or hoisting incident) shall be reported immediately. The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300 and comply with all accident reporting and recordkeeping requirements specified in 29

CFR 1904.

Minimum Personal Protective Equipment. Long pants, safety toe shoes/boots, and shirts with minimum 4 inch sleeves, hard hat, hearing protection as needed, and safety eyewear. Additional Personal Protective Equipment may be needed and should be determined using the Activity Hazard Analysis.

Pre-Construction Conference. The Contractor shall attend a pre-construction conference, prior to the initiation of work under this contract. The Contractor’s Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan must be accepted prior to this meeting.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access in and/or around any Huntington District facilities shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Huntington District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL CONTRACTS 1-YEAR AND SUBSEQUENT OPTION YEARS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Huntington District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted unescorted access in or on District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) Security Information sheet on each employee working on site must be submitted directly to the Huntington District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with option periods. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2018, they shall be cleared again in May of 2019. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Huntington District USACE Security Management Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). FD 258, Contractor Fingerprint Card (one card for digital prints, two for ink prints) (NOTE: a trained/qualified individual must take prints, ORI block on the FD 258 must be USOPM000Z) (Contractor Fingerprint Cards (FD-258) may be obtained by Contracting Division by contacting the Huntington District Security Management Office).

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Huntington District Security Management Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Huntington District Security Management Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Huntington District Security Management Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Huntington District Security Management Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Huntington District Security Management Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work.

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Huntington District Security Management Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRH-SM

502 Eighth Street Huntington, WV 25701

Stephen R. Curry, phone (304) 399-5695; email stephen.r.curry@usace.army.mil Matthew D. Green, phone (304) 399-5294; email matthew.d.green@usace.army.mil Sandra L. Hardwick, phone (304) 399-5612; email sandra.l.hardwick@usace.army.mil

AT/OPSEC Requirements. The following shall be accomplished by the contractor before any work will be ordered:

1. AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

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

3. For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

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

4. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

5. For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I

OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html ; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

6. Pre-screen candidates using 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 the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award." *When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative.

This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

18. CONTRACTOR SUBMITTALS

The successful Contractor shall provide, as a minimum, the following documentation:

a. Accident Prevention Plan – EM 385-1-1 Appendix A and APP (Accident Prevention Plan). These forms are located at the following website: http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/ct/general - all documents are located at the bottom of the page.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis – Template and “Example” forms are located at the following website:

http://www.lrh.usace.army.mil/ct/general - all documents are located at the bottom of the page.

c. Invoice – as stated on the contract award.

19. CONTRACTOR INVOICE

Contractor shall submit their invoice to:

Rick Pingley, Resource Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Burnsville Lake 2550 S. Main Street Burnsville, WV 26335 Phone: 304-853-2371 Fax: 304-853-2835 Email: richard.k.pingley@usace.army.mil

APPENDIX A

MINIMUM BASIC OUTLINE FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLANS

An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. The following areas are typically addressed in an APP, but an APP shall be job-specific and shall also address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written.

The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available on the work site. Any portions of the overall safety and health program that are referenced in the APP shall be included as appropriate. ANSI/ASSE A10.38 should be referenced for Programmatic Issues.

> For LIMITED-SCOPE SERVICE, SUPPLY AND R&D CONTRACTS, for example, mowing (only), park attendant, rest room cleaning, the Contracting Officer and SOHO may allow an ABBREVIATED APP (customized APP requirements and waive the more stringent elements of this section). > See 01.A.11, and Appendix A, paragraph 11.11. ABBREVIATED APP for LIMITED-SCOPE SERVICE, SUPPLY AND R&D CONTRACTS. If service, supply and R&D contracts with limited scopes are awarded, the Contractor may submit an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan. This APP shall address the following areas at a minimum. If other areas of the EM 385-1-1 are pertinent to the contract, the Contractor must assure these areas are addressed as well.

a. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.

b. Background Information to include: Contractor; Contract number; Project name; Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location (map); The project description shall provide a means to evaluate the work being done (see AHA requirements in 01.A.13) and associated hazards involved. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken.

c. Statement of Safety and Health Policy detailing their commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees.

d. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include a statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program; Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at all levels to include designated site safety and health officer (SSHO) and associated qualifications. The District SOHO will review the qualifications for acceptance.

e. Training - new hire SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire of each new employee and any periodic retraining/recertification requirements.

f. Procedures for job site inspections - assignment of responsibilities and frequency.

g. Procedures for reporting man-hours worked and reporting and investigating any accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer.

h. Emergency Planning. Employees working alone shall be provided an effective means of emergency communication. This may be cellular phone, two-way radio or other acceptable means. The selected means of communication must be readily available and must be in working condition.

i. Drinking Water provisions, toilet and washing facilities.

j. First Aid and CPR training (at least two employees on each shift shall be qualified/certified to administer first aid and CPR) and provision of first aid kit (types/size).

k. Personal Protective Equipment.

(1) Work Clothing - Minimum Requirements. Employees shall wear clothing suitable for the weather however minimum requirements for work shall be short-sleeve shirt, long pants…