W9127818R0076_Solicitation.pdf

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

PROJECT SPEC INSTRUCTIONS

PROJECT SPECIFIC SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Introduction. This is a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, commercial, competitive, Best Value - Tradeoff, source selection in support of the Mobile District. In this source selection, the Government intends to make one (1) award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. Each competing Prime Contractor, hereinafter referred to as the “Offeror”, shall submit a proposal that includes the required submission information found in this Section and FAR Clauses 52.212-1 and 52.212-2, to demonstrate the Offeror’s capabilities to perform the work described in this Request for Proposal (RFP) at a fair and reasonable price. By submission of a proposal, the Offeror accedes to all the terms of this

RFP. FAR Clause 52.212-2 outlines the proposal evaluation process, including factors and criteria, and the basis for award. Below are project specific, proposal submittal instructions to the Offeror based on requirements important to this solicitation. The Offeror must follow the instructions and incorporate the requirements into their proposal.

1.2 Who May Submit. Any responsible businesses organized as a prime contractor in the United States.

1.3 Project Description. In general, this project is described in the Scope of Work.

Reference the entire Scope of Work, along with all Drawings, and other Clauses and

Appendices for the entire scope of effort required.

1.4 Request for Information. Any questions about this solicitation, including technical questions about the Specification, shall be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry Portal in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet. Questions should be submitted no later than 15 August 2018, at 2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time to allow time for a response, and an amendment to the solicitation, if necessary. On this date and time, the portal will be closed. For technical questions, no other means of communication (e-mail, fax or telephone) will be accepted. Oral exchanges between offerors and the Government prior to award of the contract will not be binding. In addition to the information available to the offerors on the Bidder Inquiry Portal, any information concerning this solicitation will be furnished to all offerors as an amendment to the solicitation if the information is necessary to the submittal of offers.

To submit and review inquiries, an offeror needs to be a current registered user of the ProjNet system. To register, go to https://www.projnet.org/projnet, click the “BID” tab, select

“Bidder Inquiry”, select agency “USACE”, enter the “Bidder Inquiry Key” for the solicitation listed below, and your e-mail address, and then click login. Complete all required information and then click “Create User”. Verify that information on the next screen is correct and click “Continue”.

From this page you can view all bidder inquiries for this solicitation or submit an inquiry.

Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via e-mail, and the Mobile

District’s technical team will post a response to the ProjNet system after it has been processed.

http://www.projnet.org/projnet http://www.projnet.org/projnet http://www.projnet.org/projnet

SOLICITATION NUMBER is: W9127818R0076

BIDDER INQUIRY KEY is: 6YIMMB-D95XZ8

Note: Any inquiry submitted and answered within this system, will be accessible to view by all interested offerors on this solicitation.

If there are any conflicts between the solicitation and the responses provided in the ProjNet system, the solicitation governs. Changes to the solicitation will be made by amendment.

1.5 Pre-Proposal Conference.

a. A pre-proposal conference and site visit will be conducted at the John H. Kerr

Powerhouse.

John H. Kerr Power Plant

5460 Buggs Island Road

Boydton, VA 23917

DATE: 07 August 2018

TIME: 9:00 a.m. Local Time

Attendance at the pre-proposal conference is strongly recommended. During the pre-proposal conference, the requirements set forth in the solicitation will be reviewed and a tour of the facility will be conducted. The duration of the conference and the tour will be approximately

2-3 hours.

c. The number of attendees for the pre-proposal conference is limited to three (3) from each firm. The Offeror is to provide the names of individuals that will be attending from their company on company letter head and sent to the Mobile District. The list of attendees shall be emailed to joan.a.rensink@usace.army.mil by 2:00 p.m., Central Daylight Savings Time, no later than 1 August 2018.

d. Information obtained during the site survey, but not included in the scope of work, is not contractually binding.

1.6 Proposal Submission Address and Deadline: Submit proposal packages to the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers at the address shown in Block 9 of the Standard Form 1449 (SF1449) , Attn:

Hydropower Section, 2nd Floor, Room 2004 /W9127818R0076, in this solicitation. The

Government must receive your proposal no later than the time and date specified in Block 8 of the SF1449. Any and all amendments to the solicitation will be issued on a Standard Form 30

(SF30) and shall be acknowledged by completion of Block 15 of the SF30. E-mail and

Facsimile responses are NOT authorized for this procurement.

Proposals delivered by hand must be delivered to the address shown in Block 9 of the SF1449 and will not be accepted at any other location. Offerors are cautioned to allow ample time (30 minutes minimum) for processing through enhanced security procedures in Federal facilities, mailto:joan.a.rensink@usace.army.mil which must be accomplished prior to delivery of offers/bids to the designated place for receipt of same.

1.7 Period for acceptance of offers. Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-1(c). The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 120 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

1.8 Proposal Submission Requirements. Submit proposals in three separate volumes, in the format, and quantities as indicated below. Volumes I, II, and III shall be submitted in paper copy form and electronically as indicated below.

a. Volume I PAST PERFORMANCE AND TECHNICAL APPROACH

Submit an original and 4 paper copies (5 copies total).

Submit paper copies in separate, 3-ring binders, labeled on the spine and front cover with the solicitation number, date, contractor’s name, project name and location.

Written proposals in 8-1/2” x 11” format.

Spread sheets and foldouts shall not exceed 11” x 17”.

No Cost/Price information is to be submitted in Volume I.

b. Volume II PRICE PROPOSAL

Submit an original and 4 paper copies (5 copies total).

Submit paper copies in separate, 3-ring binders, labeled on the spine and front cover with the solicitation number, date, contractor’s name, project name and location.

Paper copies of the worksheets may be 8-1/2” x 11” and foldouts shall not exceed 11” x 17”

Worksheets are to be printed 1-sided.

In the footer of each Excel worksheet provide the date, solicitation number, and company name.

c. Volume III ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Submit an original in paper (1 copy total).

Submit the original paper copy in a 3-ring binder, labeled on the spine and front cover with the solicitation number, date, contractor’s name, project name and location.

Written proposals in 8-1/2” x 11” format.

Spread sheets and foldouts shall not exceed 11” x 17”.

Each sheet shall include the date, solicitation number, and company name.

d. ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Submit one electronic copy of the entire proposal (Volumes I, II and III) in a

Portable Document File (PDF) format on compact disk (CD) with the initial proposal.

Submit one electronic copy of the Price Proposal Workbook in the native files

(read only files) on a compact disc (CD) using the Excel Workbook issued by the Government.

Information submitted in the initial paper copy format takes precedence over the information provided in the CD’s in case of a conflict.

Label the CD with the project name, company name, solicitation number and the date.

1.7.1 To effectively and equitably evaluate proposals, the Government must receive information sufficiently detailed and in the order described below that clearly describe an Offeror’s capabilities. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to submit complete proposal information and documents that are fully responsive to the submission requirements of the solicitation. Offerors are responsible for organizing submitted material sequentially under tabs and numbered pages to facilitate evaluation. Materials not organized under the appropriate tabs and in the sequence of subparagraphs set out below, may easily be overlooked during evaluations, possibly affecting an

Offeror’s rating.

2.0 Volume I Past Performance and Technical Requirements. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 for requirements regarding evaluation factors and evaluation criteria for Volume I.

3.0 Volume II Price Requirements. See FAR Clause 52.212-2 for requirements regarding evaluation factors and evaluation criteria for Volume II.

4.1 Volume III Administrative Requirements. In Volume III, the Offeror is to submit the following:

(1) Signed and dated SF1449 along with an acknowledgement of any and all amendments by completion of Block 15 of the SF30;

(2) Completed Proposal Data Sheet (See Attachment 1 at the end of this section);

(3) Representation and Certifications – completed FAR Clause 52.212-3 or copy from the Offeror’s SAM registration;

(4) One compact disk of the entire proposal as indicated in paragraph 1.7 (d);

(5) Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable): If the Offeror is a Joint Venture, a copy of the fully executed Joint Venture Agreement must be provided. When bidding as a

Joint Venture, each member of the Joint Venture must complete the Representations and Certifications unless the Joint Venture Agreement designates one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the Joint Venture. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may render the bid non-responsive. For 8(a) Joint

Ventures, the Offeror shall also submit evidence that it has notified and discussed the proposed Joint Venture with its SBA Servicing office.

(6) Financial Statements. Provide a current financial statement of the Offeror, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or by an authorized officer of the organization. If the financial statement is more than 60 days old, a certificate must be attached stating that the company’s financial condition is substantially the same or, if not the same, what changes have occurred. Such statements will be treated as confidential by the Government.

(7) Bank Reference Letter. Offeror shall provide a reference from their current Banking

Institution (on bank letterhead), which will be treated as confidential by the

Government, stating the following:

i. What date was the accounts(s) opened with your bank?

ii. What is the average balance for the last 12 months on the company account (about how many figures)?

iii. Has this company established a line of credit with your bank? If so, what is the credit amount and how much is available at this time? If not, is the bank willing to establish a line of credit for this company?

If so, is the bank willing to establish one in the low six figure range?

iv. Please indicate how you would evaluate the company as a customer:

Poor; Fair; Very Good; Excellent.

v. Are the company account(s) in good standing? Yes or No

(8) Notice of Exceptions. Offeror shall identify any exceptions, deviations or waivers from the solicitation in the Notice of Exceptions Form (See Attachment 2 at the end of this Section).

ATTACHMENT 1

PROPOSAL DATA SHEET

In addition to the completed and signed SF1449, submit the Proposal Data Sheet and include in

Volume III Administrative Requirements.

1. Name of Solicitation:

2. Offering Firm’s Name As Appears on the SF1449:

Offering Firm’s DUNS number as it appears on the SF1449:

Offering Firm’s CAGE Code as it appears on the SF1449:

3. Mailing Address:

4. Telephone Number:

5. Fax Number:

6. E-mail Address to use for all correspondence:

7. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS. The Offeror represents that the following person(s) are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this Request for Proposal (RFP).

List name(s), title, and telephone numbers of authorized negotiator(s).

Name of Person(s) Authorized to Negotiate:

Negotiator’s Address:

Negotiator’s Telephone:

Negotiator’s E-mail:

End of ATTACHMENT 1

ATTACHMENT 2

NOTICE OF EXCEPTIONS

Any exceptions, deviations or waivers from the solicitation shall be specifically identified below. If none, state so. Any exception, deviation or waiver not specifically identified below, regardless of whether it is included in the proposal, shall be deemed invalid. May supplement with additional pages if necessary.

End of ATTACHMENT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS (MCC) 480 VAC

FFP

SEE ATTACHED BID SCHEDULE

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS 125 VDC - 120 VAC

FFP

SEE ATTACHED BID SCHEDULE

REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ASBESTOS

FFP

SEE ATTACHED BID SCHEET

OPTION OPTIONAL ITEMS

FFP

SEE ATTACHED BID SCHEDULE

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 41 10

BID SCHEDULE

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BID SCHEDULE

JOHN H. KERR MOTOR CONTROL CENTER REPLACEMENT

Item Description Estimated Unit

Quantity Unit Price Amount

BASE BID ITEMS:

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 Job XXXXX $_______

0002 Provide Final Record Drawings and 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Operations and Maintenance Manuals

0003 Remove and Dispose of Seven 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Existing 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Boards 1 through 7 (MCCs)

0004 Remove and Dispose of Existing 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Machine Shop Panelboard

0005 Remove and Dispose of Existing 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Dam Gallery Panelboard

0006 Remove and Dispose of Existing 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 125VDC and 120VAC Station Service Control Board Equipment

0007 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 1

0008 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2

0009 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 3 and Fire Pump Controller

0010 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution

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Board No. 4

0011 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 5

0012 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 6

0013 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 7

0014 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Machine Shop Panelboard

0015 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 480VAC Dam Gallery Panelboard and Feeder Cables

0016 Provide, Install, and Test New 1 Job XXXXX $_______ 125VDC and 120VAC Station Service Control Board Equipment

0017 Provide, Install, and Test Feeder Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Boards

0017AA Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 1

0017AB Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2

0017AC Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 3

0017AD Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 4

0017AE Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for480VAC Auxiliary

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Distribution Board No. 5

0017AF Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 6

0017AG Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 7

0018 Provide, Install, and Test Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Cables for the 480VAC Machine Shop Panelboard

0019 Furnish Training of Government 1 Job XXXXX $_______ Personnel

0020 Furnish Spare Parts and Accessories 1 Job XXXXX $_______

0020AA Remove and Dispose of Asbestos 1 Job XXXXX $_______

BASE BID ITEMS TOTAL $______________

OPTIONAL BID ITEMS:

The Government may require the delivery of the bid item(s) identified in the Bid Schedule as an "(OPTIONAL)" item. The quantities for these items may be decreased or the item(s) may not be used at all, at the discretion of the Government. The unit price or amount of optional items will remain unchanged whether or not the quantities are decreased. The Government may use optional items by written notice to the Contractor commencing from the date of contract award through the date the contract is closed, unless otherwise specified herein.

0021 Provide, Install, and Test Load Side and Control Conductors Conductors for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Boards

0021AA Provide, Install, and Test All Load 1 Job XXXXX $______ Side and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 1

0021AB Provide, Install, and Test Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ Conductors for Battery Charger No. 1 (Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 1)

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0021AC Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2

0021AD Provide, Install, and Test Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ Wiring for Air Compressor No. 1 (Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2)

0021AE Provide, Install, and Test Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ Conductors for Air Compressor No. 2 (Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2)

0021AF Provide, Install, and Test Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ Conductors for Tailwater Depression Air Compressor (Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2)

0021AG Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 3

0021AH Provide, Install, and Test Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ Conductors for Powerhouse Raw Water Pump No. 1 (Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 3)

0021AI Provide, Install, and Test Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ Conductorsfor Powerhouse Raw Water Pump No. 2 (Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 3)

0021AJ Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 4

0021AK Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 5

0021AL Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 6

0021AM Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 1 Job XXXXX $______ and Control Conductors for Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 7

0022 Provide, Install, and Test All Load Side 2 Job XXXXX $______

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Conductors for the Dam Gallery Panelboard

0023 Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder Cables and New Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Boards

0023AA Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 1 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AA)

0023AB Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 2 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AB)

0023AC Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 3 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AC)

0023AD Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 2 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 4 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AD)

0023AE Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 5 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AE)

0023AF Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 6 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AF)

0023AG Provide, Install, and Test New Feeder 1 Job XXXXX $______ Cables and Raceways for 480VAC Auxiliary Distribution Board No. 7 (costs beyond those required to execute CLIN 0017AG)

0024 Provide, Install, and Test Load Side Conductors for 125VDC and 120VAC Station Service Control Boards

0024AA Provide, Install, and Test Terminations 1 EA XXXXX $______ for One Circuit, Per Circuit (Cable) (NTE 80 Circuits)

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0024AB Pr ovi de, I nst al l , and Test Cabl e ( 1- 2/ C) 100 LF XXXXX $______ f or 10 AWG and Smal l er Conduct or s ( NTE 1500 Feet )

0024AC Pr ovi de, I nst al l , and Test Cabl e ( 1- 2/ C) 100 LF XXXXX $______ f or 8 AWG Conduct or s ( NTE 1500 Feet )

0024AD Pr ovi de, I nst al l , and Test Cabl e ( 1- 2/ C) 100 LF XXXXX $______ f or 6 AWG Conduct or s ( NTE 10, 000 Feet )

0024AE Pr ovi de, I nst al l , and Test Cabl e ( 2- 1/ C) 100 LF XXXXX $______ f or 4 AWG Conduct or s ( NTE 2000 Feet )

0024AF Pr ovi de, I nst al l , and Test Cabl e ( 2- 1/ C) 100 LF XXXXX $______ f or 2 AWG Conduct or s ( NTE 4000 Feet )

0025 Remove and di spose of exi st i ng Dam 2 Job XXXXX $______ Feeder No. 1 and No. 2 Cabl es and Pr ovi de and Test new Dam Feeder No. 1 and No. 2 Cabl es ( I nst al l New 2 x 250 kcmi l Per Phase f or Each Feeder )

0026 Remove and Di spose of Exi st i ng and 1 Job XXXXX $______ Pr ovi de, I nst al l , and Test 480VAC Dam Aut omat i c Tr ansf er Swi t ch

0027 Fur ni sh Tr ai ni ng of Gover nment 1 Job XXXXX $______ Per sonnel f or Aut omat i c Tr ansf er Swi t ch and Oper at i ons and Mai nt enance Manual s

0028 Fur ni sh Spar e Par t s and Accessor i es 1 Job XXXXX $______ f or Aut omat i c Tr ansf er Swi t ch

OPTI ONAL BI D I TEMS TOTAL $_______________

LF = Li near Foot NTE = Not To Exceed EA = Each

TOTAL OF BASE AND OPTI ONAL BI D I TEMS $___________________________

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER

1.3 SERIAL LETTER CORRESPONDENCE

1.3.1 General

1.3.2 Numbering

1.3.3 Subcontractors

1.3.4 Transmittals

1.3.5 PROJECT-SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

1.4 LETTERS OF AUTHORITY

1.5 LABOR STANDARDS

1.5.1 General

1.5.2 Coverage

1.5.3 Wages

1.5.4 Overtime

1.5.5 Deductions

1.5.6 Apprentices

1.5.7 Equal Opportunity

1.5.8 Subcontracts

1.5.9 Payrolls

1.5.10 Records

1.5.11 Job Interviews

1.5.12 Work Stoppage

1.5.13 Not Used

1.5.14 Other

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

This Contract will be administered by the Office or Person(s) listed in SECTION 00800, Contract Clause 52.000-4006, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR.

1.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER

The Contracting Officer who signed this contract is the primary Contracting Officer for the contract. Nevertheless, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Mobile District and acting within his/her authority may take formal action on this contract when a contract action needs to be taken and the primary Contracting Officer is unavailable.

1.3 SERIAL LETTER CORRESPONDENCE

1.3.1 General

The original and three copies of all correspondence pertaining to this contract shall be sent to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, 109 Saint Joseph St, Mobile, AL 36602. Letters shall be signed by the Project Manager or by assistants designated to act for the Project Manager. A list of personnel so designated shall be furnished.

1.3.2 Numbering

All letter correspondence shall be independently numbered serially with no numbers missing or duplicated, and in sequence, commencing with number one (1). Each letter shall show the contract number, description, and subject matter. Only one subject should be covered in the same letter.

1.3.3 Subcontractors

Subcontractors shall not correspond with Government Personnel; the prime Contractor shall handle all correspondence.

1.3.4 Transmittals

Transmittals of signed pay estimates, payrolls, submittals, and other similar correspondence will not require a Serial Letter; use of a commercial transmittal form or speed letter is encouraged.

1.3.5 PROJECT-SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN

Particular Submittals identified as SD-01, Pre-Construction Submittals (SECTION 01 33 00.00 25), shall be submitted via the Project-Specific Management Plan. The Project-Specific Management Plan shall be submitted as a single document and address job-specific accident prevention program, environmental protection plan, construction quality control program, and

SECTION 01 10 00.00 25 Page 2 project work plan. Acceptance of the Project-Specific Management Plan is required prior to commencement of site work.

It shall be organized as follows:

a. Section I - Accident Prevention Program.

(1) Accident prevention plan (EM 385-1-1 and SECTION 01 35 29.00 25)

(2) Drug-free workplace policy.

(3) Hazard communication program

(4) Activity hazard analysis (EM 385-1-1).

(5) Equipment certification.

b. Section II - Environmental Protection Plan. (SECTION 01 57 20.00 25

c. Section III - Construction Quality Management Program.(SECTION 01 45 04.00 25)

(1) Contractor's quality control (CQC) plan.

(2) CQC Daily Report form.

d. Project Work Plan. (The following are examples:)

(1) Roadway Access Agreement

(2) Temporary electrical systems

(3) Welder qualifications

(4) Welding procedures

(5) Bolt pre-tensioning procedure

e. Schedule of Construction

f. Submittal Register

1.4 LETTERS OF AUTHORITY

To authenticate actions required under terms of this contract, a letter of authority shall be furnished to the COR that indicates the names of individual or individuals who will be authorized to perform the following functions on behalf of the company:

a. Sign progress payment estimates.

b. Accept Government furnished property (if applicable).

c. Sign contract modifications, supplemental agreements and consent of surety.

d. Monitor and report on the environmental protection plan, management plan, quality control plan, and safety plan.

e. Supervise the field activities

This letter of authority shall bear the typewritten names and the

SECTION 01 10 00.00 25 Page 3 handwritten signatures of each individual and be signed by the person whose signature appears on the final contract.

1.5 LABOR STANDARDS

1.5.1 General

The Contractor and all subcontractors are required to comply with the following labor standards, statutes, and regulations; Davis-Bacon Act;

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; Secretary of Labor's regulations (Parts 3 and 5, Subtitle A, Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations).

1.5.2 Coverage

The contract provisions relating to wages, overtime, payroll deductions, and other labor standards requirements cover foremen, laborers, and mechanics, including owner-operators of other than hauling equipment and other individual enterprises performing the duties of a laborer or mechanic. Bona fide owner-operators of hauling equipment, such as trucks, who are independent contractors are not covered, and the certified payrolls, including the names of such owner-operators, need not show hours worked nor rates paid, but only the notation "owner-operator."

1.5.3 Wages

Wages shall be paid at least once a week and shall be computed at hourly rates not less than those set forth in the contract wage schedule, as set by the Davis-Bacon Act wage determinations, for the particular classifications of work performed. (Instructions regarding wage determination obligations are available on request.)

1.5.4 Overtime

Overtime for work in excess of 40 hours in any workweek shall be paid at not less than 1 1/2 times the basic rate of pay. Rates paid for fringe benefits are excluded in the computations of overtime.

1.5.5 Deductions

Deductions from wages earned may be only those that are permitted by the Copeland Act (Anti-Kickback) regulations. An instruction sheet entitled "Payroll Deductions" is available upon request.

1.5.6 Apprentices

Apprentices shall be individually registered in a program of a State apprenticeship and training agency approved and recognized by the U.S.

Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Written evidence of such registration shall accompany the first payroll on which apprentices appear.

1.5.7 Equal Opportunity

Affirmative action shall be taken to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, creed, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SECTION 00700, Clause 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, requires the posting of notices and sending of a notice to each labor union or representative of workers with which you have an agreement. Posting of the notice available from the

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COR's office satisfies both requirements.

1.5.8 Subcontracts

Subcontracts (first tier or otherwise) shall physically contain the labor standards provisions of the prime contract. Subcontracts of any tier in excess of $10,000 must also contain the "Equal Opportunity" clause.

1.5.9 Payrolls

Correct Weekly Payrolls, including those of subcontractors, shall be prepared and submitted. An instruction sheet is available upon request.

Incorrect and delinquent payrolls will delay processing of partial payment estimates.

1.5.10 Records

Payroll and Employment Records shall be maintained during the course of work and for three years thereafter. They are subject to inspection by authorized representative of the Contracting Officer and the U.S.

Department of Labor.

1.5.11 Job Interviews

A Government representative will interview Contractor and Subcontractor employees from time to time during working hours on the job.

1.5.12 Work Stoppage

Work stoppages resulting, or, likely to result from actual or potential labor disputes, shall be promptly reported, with all relevant information, to the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR).

1.5.13 Not Used

1.5.14 Other

The Contractor's attention is called to the following clauses in SECTION 00600, Clause 52.219-1, SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS, Clause 52.219-22, SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS STATUS; and Clause 52.204-5, WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS). The Contractor assumes affirmative obligations with respect to subcontracting with such enterprises. The prime Contractor shall send a copy of the clauses to each subcontractor.

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PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 REFERENCES

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION

1.5 COORDINATION MEETINGS

1.6 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

1.6.1 General

1.6.2 Background Checks

1.6.3 Training

1.6.3.1 General

1.6.3.2 Arc Flash

1.6.3.3 Crane Operators and Riggers

1.7 PROJECT SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

1.8 Arc Flash

1.9 ACCESS AGREEMENTS AND WORK AREAS

1.9.1 Access Agreements

1.9.2 Work Areas

1.9.3 Employee Access and Parking

1.9.4 Public Access

1.10 SALVAGE

1.11 1.12 Delivery of Major Equipment

1.12 PROJECT SECURITY

1.12.1 Project Security Procedures

1.12.2 Contractor's General Personnel

1.12.3 Identification of Employees

1.12.4 Foreign Born Employees

1.12.5 Identification of Contractor Vehicles

1.12.6 Use of Private Vehicles

1.13 ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.13.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

1.13.2 Contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a

DoD facility or installation

1.13.3 Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government

Information Systems

1.13.4 Exposure to Classified and/or Sensitive Materials

1.13.5 Pre-screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program

1.14 DECK ACCESS RESTRICTIONS

1.15 NOISE CONTROL

1.15.1 General

1.15.2 Nighttime Noise Limitations

1.16 UTILITIES

1.16.1 Sanitary Facilities

1.16.2 General

1.16.3 Electrical Power

1.16.3.1 General

1.16.3.2 Temporary Electrical Service

1.16.3.2.1 Generators

1.16.3.2.2 Commercial

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1.16.3.3 Temporary Electrical Wiring

1.16.4 Telephone

1.16.5 Water

1.17 GAS, VAPOR, FUME, DUST, AND MIST CONTROL IN POWERHOUSE

1.17.1 General

1.17.2 Additional Provisions

1.18 DUST CONTROL

1.19 PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES

1.20 DISPOSITION OF MATERIALS

1.20.1 General

1.20.2 Daily Cleanup and Disposal

1.20.3 Disposal and Salvage of Equipment and Miscellaneous Materials

1.21 LEAD BASED PAINT

1.22 CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT

1.22.1 Contractor's Planned Equipment Methods

1.22.2 Plant and Equipment List

1.22.3 Loading Diagram for Heavy Vehicles

1.22.4 Movement of Equipment by the Contractor

1.23 CONTRACTOR USE OF POWERHOUSE BRIDGE CRANE

1.23.1 General

1.23.2 Use of the Crane

1.24 CRANES AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT

1.24.1 Contractor Crane Safety

1.24.2 Contractor Crane Testing

1.24.3 Contractor's Cranes and Heavy Equipment

1.25 INCLEMENT WEATHER CONSTRUCTION

1.26 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.27 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

1.28 NOTIFICATION OF UNIT OUTAGE

1.29 PARTNERING

1.30 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

1.31 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

1.32 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1.33 CARE OF DRAINS

1.34 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT CONCURRENT WITH CONTRACTOR WORK

1.35 SCAFFOLDING

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PART 3 - EXECUTION - NOT USED

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CONTRACTOR'S OPERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This section covers general requirements applicable to specific Contractor's operations or equipment for this contract at the John H. Kerr Dam and Powerhouses.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

29 CFR 1910.94 Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure

29 CFR 1910.1000 Air Contaminants

29 CFR 1926.52 Occupational Noise Exposure

29 CFR 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists

29 CFR 1926.57 Ventilation

29 CFR 1926.101 Hearing Protection

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 70 (2017) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2015) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government review and approval is required for submittals listed below for this SECTION and shall be furnished in accordance with SECTIONS 01 33 00.00 25 and 01 35 29.00 25

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Schedule for Construction; G

Access Agreements and Work Areas; G

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Project Security Procedures; G

Contractor's Work Supervisor(s) Qualifications; G

Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust and Mist Control Program; G

Disposal Plan; G

Contractor's Planned Equipment Methods; G

Loading plan for cranes and heavy equipment; G

Plant and Equipment List; G

Loading Diagram for Heavy Vehicles; G

Scaffolding; G

Schedule for Construction; G

Temporary Electrical Service Plan; G

Qualified Crane Operators; G

Qualified Riggers; G

1.4 SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall submit a detailed schedule for accomplishing the work in this contract. The schedule will not be used by the Government to select a Contractor; rather it will be used to insure that the Contractor is capable of accomplishing the necessary work in the allotted time periods. The contractor will have one (1) year to complete the work in this contract and submitted schedules shall reflect this time period as such.

1.5 COORDINATION MEETINGS

Weekly coordination meetings will be held between the Contractor and the Government. This meeting will be used to discuss the Contractor's proposed schedule, actual progress in the last week and work planned in the upcoming two weeks. The Contractor shall make particular note of any work requiring Project support or potential impacts to Project operations or maintenance.

A meeting time and place shall be mutually agreed upon for the same time each week. The Contractor shall distribute the coordination meeting notes with changes to the Government no later than the close of business the workday following the weekly meeting.

1.6 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

1.6.1 General

The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are capable of demonstrating adequate knowledge of tools, supplies, equipment and techniques necessary to competently perform the work. The Contractor's Work Supervisor(s) Qualifications, experience, and a verifying contact, name and phone number, shall be submitted for at least two such facilities. The Government may require the Contractor to discontinue using any employee in the performance

SECTION 01 10 10.00 25 Page 4 of the work specified in this contract determined by the Government to be unsatisfactory. Contractor employees will not be permitted to bring guests, family members or non-employees to the job site at any time.t

1.6.2 Background Checks

The Contractor shall complete a background check for all employees performing work at the site, including sub-contractors.

1.6.3 Training

1.6.3.1 General

The Contractor shall ensure that all employees are provided any additional training required to perform their assigned duties as indicated by OSHA and the referenced EM 385-1-1.

1.6.3.2 Arc Flash

The Contractor shall provide all personnel training on Arc Flash Hazards as defined by NFPA 70E as they pertain to the work being performed. At a minimum this training shall include the definition of an arc flash, identification of potential arc flash hazards, methods of mitigation, and selection of appropriate personal protective equipment when mitigation is not possible. The training shall be as specific to the work and environment in which it is being performed as is possible.

1.6.3.3 Crane Operators and Riggers

Crane operators and riggers must meet the minimum training requirements defined in the referenced EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall provide a list and evidence of completed training in qualified crane operators and qualified riggers for crane operators and riggers respectively, to the COR no less than 30 days prior to mobilization on site if Contractor personnel will be performing crane or rigging operations..

1.7 PROJECT SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURE

A safe clearance system is required by South Atlantic Division Regulation SADR PDO-6 "Hazardous Energy Control Program" and used by Project Personnel to insure continuity of service and safety to personnel and equipment. Any work, service or delivery performed which requires taking project operating equipment out of service will be done only after a formal clearance is obtained through the Site Responsible Official.Contractor personnel are required to successfully complete the training and examination required as well as execute all work in conformance with this policy. Safe Clearances shall not be violated by Contractor personnel. Any serious violation of the South Atlantic Division's Safe Clearance Procedure will be grounds for the immediate removal of the offender(s) from the Project.

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1.8 Arc Flash

The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of NFPA 70E pertaining to the performance of work on electrical equipment. The Contractor shall use mitigation (i.e. electrical isolation of the equipment by way of the projects safe clearance procedure) as the primary means of addressing the arc flash hazard. Using PPE within the arc flash boundary of energized equipment shall be permitted only when no other method of performing the work exists. When equipment is encountered which has no labels indicating the Arc Flash Category, available energy, and arc flash protection boundary the Contractor shall consult with the COR and Power Plant Manager to determine the applicable PPE and flash protection boundary

1.9 ACCESS AGREEMENTS AND WORK AREAS

1.9.1 Access Agreements

Access Roads to and from the work site shall be submitted after the Contractor, the Contract Officer's Representative and the Project's Representative have coordinated and determined the most advantageous access to, and staging of, the Contractor's assets deployed to the work site. The existing access roadway and any associated access roads on the project, shall not be closed as a result of construction or delivery activities associated with this contract unless previously coordinated and approved by the Government. Traffic delays will only be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this section. In accordance with the referenced EM 385-1-1, when necessary for equipment to operate on or to cross access roads, arterial roads or highways, flaggers, signs, lights, and/or other necessary safeguards shall be furnished to safely control and direct the flow of traffic. When necessary to operate on or to cross existing highways or roads, all necessary permits shall be obtained from the appropriate private or public authority. Spillage on the project roads and state or county roads will not be permitted, and the spillage shall be immediately cleaned up at the expense of the Contractor. No cleated or crawler-type equipment shall be operated on paved surfaces. Damage to all roads caused by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired to preexisting conditions at the expense of the Contractor. The right-of-way for the work (or delivery site) and access thereto will be furnished as stated in this paragraph subject to mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Government concerning the specific route the Contractor is to use. Such mutual agreement must be reached prior to initiation, construction or delivery.

1.9.2 Work Areas

Drawings showing the layout of the area proposed for use shall be submitted for review and approval. The drawing(s) shall show the location of the principal components: offices, access roads, parking, storage facilities and disposal areas, which the Contractor proposes to construct within the designated limits. Only Contractor and subcontractor parts trailers and lunch trailers may be allowed in the Contractor work areas and these shall be subject to COR approval. All contractor and subcontractor trailers shall be required to be adequately physically anchored to prevent overturning due to high winds. Should additional working space or lands within the Government right-of-way be required for material yards, job offices, or other purposes they can be obtained through agreement with the Government approved in writing. When directed at any time during the progress of the work when space is needed within the right-of-way for other purposes, any part of the grounds that have been in use shall be promptly vacated and

SECTION 01 10 10.00 25 Page 6 cleaned up. However, it is not the intent to require the Contractor's plant or material to be removed from an area while such plant, material, or area is still being actively used. The project staff will brief the Contractor on security procedures. Any such procedures will not be the basis for claims for additional money or time. The project areas off limits to Contractor personnel will also be designated. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the project security fences without prior Government approval.

1.9.3 Employee Access and Parking

The Contractor's employee private vehicle parking areas shall be restricted to the area(s) designated by the powerhouse superintendent and COR located outside of the powerhouse security fence. The Contractor shall keep the parking areas free of litter and debris. An adequate number and size of trash receptacles shall be placed in the parking areas and emptied, as necessary to avoid overflowing. Trash receptacles shall be adequately secured to provide protection from the wind and animals. Access to the Contractor's work areas will be available during normal project operating hours.

1.9.4 Public Access

The public shall not have access to the work area.

1.10 SALVAGE

Some items will remain the property of the Government during the contract and after completion. Salvage shall include removal of the material, equipment, etc., from its present location and transporting, bundling, protecting, cleaning, and storing it on-site as directed. Salvage items will be those specified. Adequate property control records shall be maintained for all materials or equipment specified to be salvaged. These records may be in accordance with the Contractor's system of property control. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequate storage and protection of all salvaged materials and equipment and shall replace all salvage materials and equipment which are stolen, broken, or damaged during the salvage operations as the result of the Contractor's negligence, or while in the Contractor's care.

1.11 1.12 Delivery of Major Equipment

During times when the Contractor is not on site, the Project will receive equipment and stage it in the Powerhouse. Once the Contractor returns to the site, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to uncrate the equipment and to dispose of all shipping crates and packing materials.

Government personnel will not be responsible for inspection of equipment at time of delivery and will accept no responsibility for the condition or correctness of the equipment being delivered. Furthermore, Government personnel will not provide additional functions beyond offloading;

signatures of Government employees provided will indicate only that items were received but will not attest to the condition, completeness, or correctness of the delivery. Any deliveries attempted outside of normal business hours will not be permitted and at Contractor expense.

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1.12 PROJECT SECURITY

1.12.1 Project Security Procedures

All Contractor employees and subcontractor employees shal be cleared through USACE Wilmington Security Office before they will be permitted to work onsite. The working hours of the John H. Kerr Powerhouse Staff are Monday through Thursday from 0630 until 1700. Working hours that extend past 1730 weekdays or on weekends and holidays shall be coordinated through the COR and approved by the Project Staff. The Contractor shall submit the intended working hours of his staff on site and identify any employees working for him in any capacity.The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract, until the Government accepts items, are the Contractor's responsibility whether stored inside or outside. All Contractor personnel, subcontractor personnel, suppliers, etc. shall comply with the project security policies. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the Project.

Signs may be erected outside the project containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor. The content and location of the signs shall be approved by the COR prior to erection. Posts or other means of support, if required, shall be furnished by the Contractor and removed when the contract is completed. Any open post holes shall be suitably backfilled prior to the end of the shift that posts are removed and any other damage shall be repaired to preconstruction conditions.

1.12.2 Contractor's General Personnel

The Contractor shall prepare, and revise whenever organizational changes occur, a project organizational chart. The Contractor shall maintain a complete organizational chart of all positions that will be working on the project. All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary.

1.12.3 Identification of Employees

Contractor personnel shall be readily identifiable by means of the contractor's logo and the employees name affixed to their hard hat and/or uniform.. The Contractor shall submit a complete listing of all personnel and their titles who will be working on the project. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur. The Contractor may be issued an access key card at the discretion of the Power Plant Manager to more easily facilitate entrance and exit from the project. This discretion is limited to only one of the Contractor's personnel and must be a manager or foreman assigned for the duration of the contract. Failure to return any access key(s) will result in a $100 charge to the Contractor for each key. These fees will be deducted from the Contractor's payment. The Contractor must furnish a written request for government furnished access cards containing the following minimum information to the COR at least one week in advance of receiving the actual key card:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee

Birth date Recent Identification with Photo Place of Birth Other information as needed based on security level

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1.12.4 Foreign Born Employees

The Contractor shall submit scanned images in .pdf or .jpg format of both the Worker's Visa and Green Card or else both the Visa and a U.S. Driver's License to the COR of all Contractor employees who are foreign born and have non-citizen status. These files shall be submitted at least one month in advance of the start of work by the employees. This allows the Corps District Security Office sufficient time to run a security check on these affected personnel. Contractor personnel who fit the above description of non-citizenship shall not be permitted to work at the Project until they pass this security check in addition to the other normal requirements.

1.12.5 Identification of Contractor Vehicles

All Contractor vehicles used for prosecuting the work shall have a Contractor sign or other permanent identification and must carry the required insurance. Private vehicles not owned by the Prime Contractor or Subcontractors shall not be used for prosecuting the work.

1.12.6 Use of Private Vehicles

Private vehicles of the Contractor and his employees shall enter and leave the project as directed. Parking shall be restricted to approved areas.

1.13 ANTITERRORISM AND OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.13.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures.

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees…