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USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

CHRIS HARTLEY, 502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701-2070

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RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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W9123719T0075

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

The Government intends to award one firm-fixed price commercial service contract.

The award will be based on low-price. Prospective offerors must complete the information below.

Estimated Delivery Time: __________________________________

Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS): ___________________________

TAX ID: ________________________

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Effective September 26, 2018 and in accordance with FAR 4.1102, offerors are required to have an active registration at http://www.SAM.gov at the time an offer or quotation is submitted, to include completion of electronic representations and certifications. Vendors are highly encouraged to check their registration status and plan accordingly prior to submitting an offer.

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. The notarized letter is not to be submitted to the Huntington Contracting Office as it is not our requirement. Contact the supporting Federal Service Desk at http://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.

Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS). Vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible in order to be considered for contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

Please direct all questions to Chris Hartley at (304) 399-5339 or Christopher.L.Hartley@usace.army.mil. THE

SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL

CASES. QUOTES CAN BE FAXED OR E-MAILED TO Chris Hartley at (304) 399-5281 or Christopher.L.Hartley@usace.army.mil. Mailed offers will not be accepted.

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SPECIFICATIONS

For

R.D. BAILEY LAKE (RDB)

Intake Structure Crane and Operator Service Contract

C-1 General

The work will be performed at the R.D. Bailey Lake Intake Structure, located at 1110 Visitor Center Road, Hanover, WV 24839. Access to the Intake Structure is made via a bridge with a safe width of ten feet and a load capacity of no more than 33.5 Tons. Maximum width for the outriggers is twenty feet.

These specifications are for the supply and operation of a Boom Truck capable of hoisting steel bulkheads, lowering them into a recess on the RD Bailey Lake Intake Structure and retrieving them once work is complete. Crane Operator will receive instructions via a hand held radio and/or hand signal directions and is considered a critical lift. Duration of job is expected to be for two weeks with the crane being left in place and cradled overnight during this time period.

C-2 Scope of Work and Information

C-2.1 General Work Parameters

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and material to accomplish the work as outlined in this PWS. Work will be conducted M-F between 0730-1600 hrs. and may include weekends or observed Federal Holidays as determined by the Government and the need to finish the work once it has begun. The Contractor shall notify the Government Representative when Contractor personnel are on-site before starting work. Temporary access restrictions and closures shall be coordinated with the RD Bailey Lake staff and approved by the Government Representative. Work shall begin approximately on 05- August-2019 and continue approximately two (2) weeks.

C-2.2 General Work Area Description

C-2.2.1 Crane Operator

Contractor shall provide a Licensed Crane Operator to include a current Crane Operators Physical which must be signed by a M.D. or D.O. Crane Operator must provide a valid lift chart for the job.

C-2.2.2 Boom Truck

Contractor shall provide a currently licensed and inspected Boom Truck capable of handling the lift. Boom Truck must not be more than 10 feet in width and no more than 26 tons in weight. Crane shall have a minimum of a 50 foot boom with a sufficient drum capacity for a 200 foot lift. The load to be handled is approximately 15,000lbs and the maximum operating radius is approximately 32 feet. Contractor shall provide proof that crane and supplies onboard vehicle do not exceed maximum weight capacity. Crane will be subject to inspection by the US Army Corps of Engineers Load Handling Program

Manager at the contractor’s work site prior to arrival at the RD Bailey Lake Intake Structure.

C-2.2.2 Materials and Workmanship

Materials, components and equipment shall be of high quality, free from defects and imperfections, of recent manufacture, unused and shall be suitable for the intended use, to include proper tagging and labeling of any equipment or rigging capacities. Particular care shall be taken to provide materials and equipment with long life, liberal factors of safety, and suitable operating characteristics for the conditions where they will be used. Workmanship shall be in accordance with the best modern standard practice in the manufacture and installation. The job shall be completed in a professional style and to professional industry standards.

C-2.3 Environmental Impact

The work area shall be clearly marked and kept clean at all times. Upon completion of crane operations, the general work area shall be cleaned by various means (Swept, Moped, Hosed, etc.) to a preconstruction condition.

C-3 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 Project Manager. Work shall be scheduled around the above 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)

C-4 Contractor and Government Equipment and Supplies

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, transportation, disposal, supplies and materials to perform the work. Government will provide its own certified riggers and certified rigging. Any rigging that is planned to be utilized by the contractor must provide a copy of the Annual Inspection performed on that rigging before it can be put into use.

C-5 Contractor Safety Requirements

C-5.1 General

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.

C-5.2 Contractor Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

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 Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan following the outline provided in EM 385-1-1, Appendix A as a minimum. The contractor shall address each element and sub-element in the outline in the order they appear in Appendix A. Any item from the outline that does not apply must be listed, in its assigned place and a brief explanation of the reason it is not required/provided. The APP shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity. 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_3 85-1-1.pdf

(1) The contractor shall have on site an employee designated as a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) who has completed the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training or its equivalent as specified in EM 385-1-1, 01.A.17 and has at least five years’ experience relative to the work to be performed. No work will be permitted unless the SSHO is present at the work site.

(2) For task orders limited to routine mowing, cleaning and janitorial work SSHO responsibilities may be a collateral duty. Contractor may also elect to use an SSHO with either OSHA 30-hour Construction or General Industry qualifications.

(3) Work crews of two or more must have two people holding current certification in First Aid and CPR from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association or a licensed physician. Training must include a hands-on component that cannot be taken online and the contractor must maintain appropriate First Aid kit on site. Single individuals working alone must have current certification in First Aid as a minimum.

(4) All work that potentially exposes the worker to falls of six feet or more will require the contractor to submit a Site Specific Fall Protection & Prevention Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.

(5) Cranes and hoisting equipment shall be operated only by qualified personnel (operators licensing, physical and drug testing in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 16.B).

Note: CDL Medical Clearance is not acceptable. Please see attached medical clearance requirements.

(6) Effective November 8, 2010 all “Signalpersons” and “Riggers” shall be qualified.

This is a mandatory requirement in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1400 Regulations. Riggers must be a qualified person for the performance of specified hoisting activities such as during assembly/disassembly, in accordance with OSHA 1926.1404(r)(1) and 1926.1425(c)(3).

(7) Work orders involving potential exposure to Hazardous, Toxic or Radiological Waste shall require development of Site Specific Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) by qualified personnel as specified in EM 385-1-1 Sections 6 and 33.

C. Risk Management Process. The Contractor shall utilize risk management tools such as Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) or similar tools to identify, assess, prioritize risks and develop controls to minimize, monitor and control the probability and/or impact of unfortunate events to an acceptable level. Within each major phase, all activities, tasks or Definable Features of Work (DFOWs) shall be identified that will require an AHA/JSA/JHA. For each work activity, task or DFOW contractor shall prepare the initial AHA/JSA/JHA. A Risk Assessment Code (RAC) is assigned to each step, to the risk that remains after controls have been applied (residual risk) a final RAC (cannot be lower than the highest step RAC) shall be assigned. See EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.14.b for further guidance or contact the SOHO for assistance. The AHA/JSA/JHA shall be reviewed and accepted by the proper authority in order to proceed with the activity. All on-site employees shall review the accepted AHA/JSA/JHA prior to performing work and during weekly and “Tool Box” safety meetings as appropriate.

1. AHA/JSA/JHA 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. AHA/JSA/JHA should indicate compliance with EM 385-1-1 personal protective equipment requirements (safety-toed work boots, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, etc.), work crews of two or more must have two people currently qualified in first aid and CPR and the appropriate first aid kit on site. Single individuals working alone must have current certification in First Aid only.

2. The names of the Competent Person(s) and Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (e.g., excavation, scaffolding, fall protection, or other activities as specified by OSHA and this manual) shall be identified and included in the AHA/JSA/JHA, as well as proof of their competency/qualification.

D. Accident/Mishap Reporting: The Contractor shall report all recordable mishaps to the GDA within 24-hours in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D. Accidents shall be investigated to determine causal factors and corrective actions shall be implemented. Accidents resulting in: days away injuries, days away illnesses, restricted/transfer injuries, property damage of $5,000.00 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.

(1) Immediate notification to the GDA is required for all serious accidents:

a. Fatal Injury/illness;

b. Permanent totally disabling injury/illness;

c. Permanent partial disabling injury/illness;

d. One (1) or more persons hospitalized as inpatients as a result of a single occurrence;

e. $500,000 or greater accidental property damage;

f. Three (3) or more individuals become ill or have a medical condition suspected to be related to a site condition, or a hazardous or toxic agent on the site;

g. USACE aircraft destroyed or missing;

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 1904.39.

(2) In addition to the above, any mishap occurring in any of the following high hazard areas shall be reported immediately to the GDA, investigated and corrective actions implemented.

a. Electrical (includes Arc Flash, electrical shock, etc.);

b. Uncontrolled Release of Hazardous Energy (includes electrical and non-electrical);

c. Load Handling Equipment (LHE) or Rigging;

d. Fall-from-Height (any level or other than same surface);

e. Underwater Diving

C-5.3 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

The Contractor shall prepare and use an AHA outline specific job steps and the hazards associated with those steps 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 GDA and/or on-site government representative prior to commencement of work. All on-site employees shall review the accepted AHA prior to performing work and during weekly and “Tool Box” safety meetings as appropriate.

a. AHAs 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.

b. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity has been accepted by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and Government on-site representatives at preparatory and initial control phase meetings.

c. The names of the Competent/Qualified Person(s) required for a particular activity (for example, electrical, excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, other activities as specified by OSHA and this manual) shall be identified and included in the AHA.

Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the GDA for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity.

d. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations, or change of competent/qualified person(s).

(1) If more than one Competent/Qualified Person is used on the AHA activity, a list of names shall be submitted as an attachment to the AHA. Those listed must be Competent/Qualified for the type of work involved in the AHA and familiar with current site safety issues.

(2) If a new Competent/Qualified Person (not on the original list) is added, the list shall be updated (an administrative action not requiring an updated AHA). The new person shall acknowledge in writing that he or she has reviewed the AHA and is familiar with current site safety issues.

C-5.4 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.

C-5.5 Damage Reports

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

C-5.6 Accident Reporting

The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of ENG Form 3394, and report to the Resource Manager all accidents within 24 hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately.

The Contractor shall maintain an OSHA Log of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses, OSHA Form 300.

C-5.7 Minimum Personal Protective Equipment

Long pants, safety toe shoes/boots, and shirt with minimum 4 inch sleeve, hard hat and safety glasses.

C-5.8 Contract Employees’ Conduct and Competency. All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a proper manner at all times. Since the majority of work shall be performed in the presence of the general public, the conduct of all employees is critical and will be closely monitored. Use of controlled substances or consumption of beer or alcoholic beverages by contract employees is strictly prohibited. The contractor may be required to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor who is incompetent or who endangers persons or property or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform the work.

C-5.9 Deficiencies. If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory, the Government will take corrective action. If any of the work does not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no cost to the Government.

When the defect in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, or cannot be corrected in the specified time frame, the Contractor is required to respond to a Contract Discrepancy Report and deductions will be determined in accordance with Contract Clause entitled “Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other than Commercial Items), paragraph (d).”

C-5.10 Pre-Work Conference

The Contractor shall attend a pre-work conference, prior to the initiation of work under this contract. The Contractors Accident Prevention Plan must be approved prior to this meeting.

C-6 Site Visit

Bidders are encouraged to make a site visit by contacting:

Brian C. Morgan, Resource Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers R.D. Bailey Lake

1110 Visitor Center Road Hanover, WV 24839 Phone: 304-664-3229 Fax: 304-664-9016

C-7 Contractor Submittals

The successful bidder shall provide as a minimum the following documentation:

A. Accident Prevention Plan – EM 385-1-1 Appendix A and APP (Accident Prevention Plan) Sample Attached

B. Activity Hazard Analysis – Template and “Example” Attached

C. Invoice as stated on the contract award.

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

C-8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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 and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within thirty (30) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable.

The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/; 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 or background investigation and 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 as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy.

In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

5. 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.

7. 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.

15. 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.

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.

1. SIGNATURE SHEET. Title, signature, and phone number of the following:

a. Plan preparer (Qualified Person, Competent Person, such as corporate safety staff person, QC);

b. Plan must be approved, by company/corporate officers authorized to obligate the company;

c. Plan concurrence (e.g., Chief of Operations, Corporate Chief of Safety, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, project manager or superintendent, project safety professional, project QC).

Provide concurrence of other applicable corporate and project personnel (Contractor).

2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. List the following:

a. Contractor;

b. Contract number;

c. Project name;

d. Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location; phases of work anticipated (these will require an AHA).

3. STATEMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY. Provide a copy of current corporate/company Safety and Health Policy Statement, detailing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees. The Contractor’s written safety program goals, objectives, and accident experience goals for this contract should be provided.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LINES OF AUTHORITIES. Provide the following:

a. A statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program;

b. Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at both corporate and project level. Contracts specifically requiring safety or industrial hygiene personnel shall include a copy of their resumes. Qualifications shall include the OSHA 30-hour course or equivalent course areas as listed here:

(1) OSH Act/General Duty Clause;

(2) 29 CFR 1904, Recordkeeping;

(3) Subpart C: General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person;

(4) Subpart D: Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Citations and Safety Programs;

(5) Subpart E: PPE, types and requirements for use;

(6) Subpart F: understanding fire protection in the workplace;

(7) Subpart K: Electrical;

(8) Subpart M: Fall Protection;

(9) Rigging, welding and cutting, scaffolding, excavations, concrete and masonry, demolition; health hazards in construction, materials handling, storage and disposal, hand and power tools, motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, marine operations, steel erection, stairways and ladders, confined spaces or any others that are applicable to the work being performed.

c. The names of Competent and/or Qualified Person(s) and proof of competency/qualification to meet specific OSHA Competent/Qualified Person(s) requirements must be attached. The District SOHO will review the qualifications for acceptance;

d. Requirements that no work shall be performed unless a designated competent person is present on the job site;

e. Requirements for pre-task safety and health analysis;

f. Lines of authority;

g. Policies and procedures regarding noncompliance with safety requirements (to include disciplinary actions for violation of safety requirements) should be identified;

h. Provide written company procedures for holding managers and supervisors accountable for safety.

5. SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS. If applicable, provide procedures for coordinating SOH activities with other employers on the job site:

a. Identification of subcontractors and suppliers (if known);

b. Safety responsibilities of subcontractors and suppliers.

6. TRAINING.

a. Requirements for new hire SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire of each new employee.

b. Requirements for mandatory training and certifications that are applicable to this project (e.g., explosive actuated tools, confined space entry, crane operator, diver, vehicle operator, HAZWOPER training and certification, PPE) and any requirements for periodic retraining/recertification.

c. Procedures for periodic safety and health training for supervisors and employees.

d. Requirements for emergency response training. > See paragraph 9.b. below for a list of requirements that may require emergency response training.

7. SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

a. Specific assignment of responsibilities for a minimum daily job site safety and health inspection during periods of work activity: Who will conduct (e.g., SSHO, PM, safety professional, QC, supervisors, employees – depends on level of technical proficiency needed to perform said inspections), proof of inspector’s training/qualifications, when inspections will be conducted, procedures for documentation, deficiency tracking system, and follow-up procedures.

b. Any external inspections/certifications that may be required (e.g., USCG).

8. ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor shall identify person(s) responsible to provide the following:

a. Exposure data (man-hours worked);

b. Accident investigations, reports, and logs: Report all accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). The contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the CO/COR in the prescribed format as soon as possible but no later than five (5) working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible;

c. The following require immediate accident notification:

(1) A fatal injury;

(2) A permanent total disability;

(3) A permanent partial disability;

(4) The hospitalization of three or more people resulting from a single occurrence;

(5) Property damage of $1,000 or more.

9. PLANS (PROGRAMS, PROCEDURES) REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY MANUAL.

Based on a risk assessment of contracted activities and on mandatory OSHA compliance programs, the Contractor shall address all applicable occupational risks and compliance plans.

Using the EM 385-1-1 as a guide, plans may include but not be limited to:

a. Layout plans (04.A.01);

b. Emergency response plans:

(1) Procedures and tests (01.E.01);

(2) Spill plans (01.E.01, 06.A.02);

(3) Firefighting plan (01.E.01, Section 19);

(4) Posting of emergency telephone numbers (01.E.05);

(5) Man overboard/abandon ship (Section19.A.04);

(6) Medical Support. Outline on-site medical support and off-site medical arrangements including rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them, and the name(s) of on-site Contractor personnel trained in first aid and CPR. A minimum of two employees shall be certified in CPR and first-aid per shift/site (Section 03.A.02; 03.D);

c. Plan for prevention of alcohol and drug abuse (01.C.02);

d Site sanitation plan (Section 02);

e Access and haul road plan (4.B);

f. Respiratory protection plan (05.G);

g. Health hazard control program (06.A);

h. Hazard communication program (06.B.01);

i. Process Safety Management Plan (06.B.04);

j. Lead abatement plan (06.B.05 & specifications);

k. Asbestos abatement plan (06.B.05 & specifications);

l. Radiation Safety Program (06.E.03.a);

m. Abrasive blasting (06.H.01);

n. Heat/Cold Stress Monitoring Plan (06.I.02)

o. Crystalline Silica Monitoring Plan (Assessment) (06.M) ;

p. Night operations lighting plan (07.A.08);

q. Fire Prevention Plan (09.A);

r. Wild Land Fire Management Plan (09.K);

s. Hazardous energy control plan (12.A.01);

t. Critical lift Plan (16.H);

u. Contingency plan for severe weather (19.A.03);

v. Float Plan (19.F.04);

w. Site-Specific Fall Protection & Prevention Plan (21.C);

x. Demolition plan (to include engineering survey) (23.A.01);

y. Excavation/trenching plan (25.A.01);

z. Emergency rescue (tunneling) (26.A.);

aa. Underground construction fire prevention and protection plan (26.D.01);

bb. Compressed air plan (26.I.01);

cc. Formwork and shoring erection and removal plans (27.C);

dd. PreCast Concrete Plan (27.D);

ee. Lift slab plans (27.E);

ff. Steel erection plan (27.F.01);

gg. Site Safety and Health Plan for HTRW work (28.B);

hh. Blasting Safety Plan (29.A.01);

ii. Diving plan (30.A.13);

jj. Confined space Program (34.A).

10. RISK MANAGEMENT PROCESSES. Detailed project-specific hazards and controls shall be provided by an Activity Hazard Analysis (0I.A.13) for each major phase/activity of work.

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 (excessively long or baggy pants are prohibited) and leather work shoes. If analysis determines that safety-toed (or other protective) footwear is necessary (i.e., mowing, weed eating, chain saw use, etc), they shall be worn

(2) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed HOWEVER, all involved in chain saw use, chipping, stump grinding, pruning operations, grass mowing, weed eating and blowing operations shall be provided safety eyewear (Z87.1) as a minimum.

(3) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities (to include grass mowing and trimming, chainsaw operations, tree chipping, stump grinding and pruning).

(4) Head Protection. Hard hats shall comply with ANSI Z89.1 and shall be worn by all workers when a head hazard exists. At a minimum, hard hats shall be worn when performing activities identified in (2) above.

(5) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic.

(6) Protective Leg chaps shall be worn by all chainsaw operators.

(7) Gloves of the proper type shall be worn by persons involved in activities that expose the hands to cuts, abrasions, punctures, burns and chemical irritants.

(8) If work is being performed around water and drowning is a hazard, PFDs must be provided and worn as appropriate.

l. Machine Guards and safety devices. Lawn maintenance equipment must have appropriate guards and safety devices in place and operational.

m. Hazardous Substances. When any hazardous substances are procured, used, stored or disposed, a hazard communication program must be in effect and MSDSs shall be available at the worksite. Employees shall have received training in hazardous substances being used. When the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to corrosives, irritants or toxic chemicals, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within 10 seconds of the worksite.

n. Traffic control shall be accomplished in accordance with DOT’s MUTCD.

o. Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tag Out).