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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTER (OFFERORS) / CHECKLIST

FOR SUBMISSION TO SOLICITATION W9127N-17-Q-0059:

This contract shall be awarded for the Rogue River Basin Project, Applegate Dam Instrumentation Upgrades – Cable and Conduit Installation as described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). Reference the Solicitation (SF 1449) for the PWS.

Reference Contract Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items. Offeror submission shall be electronically emailed to Dawn.R.Simpson@usace.army.mil. Attach the signed solicitation/quote and additional supporting documentation as a PDF file. We do not except facsimile (Fax) responses. Quotes received after the deadline will not considered. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Ms. Simpson at the above email or telephone 503-808-4607.

REFERENCE THE SOLICITATION, BLOCK 8, FOR OFFER DUE DATE AND TIME

Checkoff items if you complete them.

Standard Form 1449 – Solicitation

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Pricing shall be entered on all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) under unit price and amount. Please write in the grand total under the last CLIN.

Standard Form 30 – Amendment to Solicitation (if applicable)

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Supporting Documentation

The Offeror shall provide the following information along with the quote as per Contract Clause 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Items. Reference the contract for clause and attachments for forms:

______ Factor 1 - Provide Recent or Relevant Experience and References of 2 Projects done within the past 3 years.

______ Factor 2 – Provide Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0) with Rating Data Sheets for 2 Projects.

______ Factor 3 - Provide information that demonstrates technical capabilities to perform conduit and cable work as defined in the PWS.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR YOUR USE:

System for Award Management (SAM)

______ Registration is required in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov. To process the registration can take a minimum of 10 days to finalize. Registration is necessary in order for the Government (Corps of Engineers) to award a contract and do business with a contractor.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

For the Applegate Dam Safety Instrumentation Upgrade

Applegate Dam and Reservoir near Jacksonville, Oregon

1.0 GENERAL STATEMENT

The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) is the installation of rigid metal conduit (RMC), junction boxes, read-out boxes and data cable. The Contractor shall also design and install conduit supports and posts into the ground at each junction box including the securing of the read-out boxes to the posts. There will be two separate interconnected systems that terminate at two different locations.

a. System One: The work will involve the installation of conduit, data cable and junction boxes for wells located on the eastern side of the dam. At each of 7 wells, junction boxes will be installed and conduit and data cable will be installed from the junction boxes to a read-out box.

b. System Two: The work will involve the installation of conduit, data cable and junction boxes for wells located on the western side of the dam. At each of 2 wells, junction boxes will be installed and conduit and data cable will be installed from the junction boxes to a read-out box.

All installations shall meet requirements as stated in the NFPA 70 National Electric Code and IEEE C2 National Electrical Safety Code. All components of a vertical assembly will be rated by the manufacture to withstand 150 mph wind loading in accordance with TIA-222.

The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform the work as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The location for the work to be conducted is Applegate Dam and Reservoir near Jacksonville, Oregon. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all local, state, and federal regulations during the services performed.

The overall Period of Performance (POP) will be from the date of award through January 30, 2018.

Interim completion dates shall be as follows:

ON-SITE PHYSICAL COMPLETION: November 30, 2017 CONTRACT END DATE: January 30, 2018

2.0 DEFINITIONS

Throughout this PWS terms are defined as follows:

Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): Acceptable Quality Level equals the performance standards listed in 5.1 through 5.4. The Contractor must re-perform all unsatisfactory work unless excused by the QAE.

Contracting Officer (KO): The Government employee who is authorized to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The Government employee who has been authorized in writing as the Contracting Officer’s Representative, acting within the limits of their authority. The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or changes that will affect price, quality, quantity, delivery, or any other term or condition of the contract.

Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR): A written record of unsatisfactory performance by the Contractor as observed by the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE).

Operating Project Manager (OPM): Authority for all onsite activities.

Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE): The Government employees responsible for checking Contractor performance.

Technical Point of Contact (POC): The Government employee who is the technical point of contact for the survey.

3.0 CONTRACTOR SHALL FURNISH

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material and equipment necessary to perform the work required under this PWS. The Contractor shall provide all water, temporary power, and portable sanitary facilities in accordance with EM 385-1-1. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all transit and travel costs.

The Contractor shall be responsible to provide deliverables listed on following Deliverables Schedule. Deliverables as marked below with an asterisk will be required with an ‘approved’ action code prior to the commencement of on-site work. Reference paragraph 5.5 Task 4 Submittals within this PWS.

DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

PWS Paragraph Deliverable Delivery Date

5.5.a & 9.4 Project Schedule* 10 calendar days following contract award

5.5.b & Subparagraphs of 7.0

Security* to include training roster, project work hours and employees onsite, additional documentation required for evidence of security training and Project access

15 calendar days prior to the start of work

5.5.c Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan* 21 calendar days following contract award

5.5.d Contractor Quality Control Plan* 21 calendar days following contract award

Subparagraphs of

4.0 & 5.5.e

Product Data*

1. Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

2. Wellhead Risers

3. Junction Boxes

4. Read-out Boxes

5. Data Cables

15 calendar days prior to the start of work

4.4 & 4.5 & 5.5.f Conduit Support Anchoring Design & Pullout Testing* 15 calendar days prior to the start of work

Subparagraphs of

4.0 & 5.5.g Installation Details* 15 calendar days prior to the start of work

4.10 & 5.5.h Field Test Reports 7 calendar days following completion of installation and prior to Government acceptance

* Indicates deliverable item for review that requires an ‘approved’ action code prior to start of onsite work

4.0 WORKMANSHIP & MATERIAL STANDARDS

4.1 All workmanship shall meet the standards specified herein and shall be accomplished in conformance with approved and accepted standards of the industry; equipment manufacturers; local, state, and Federal standards;

building and safety codes; and shall meet the requirements as stated in the NFPA 70 National Electric Code.

4.2 Cleanup.

During and at completion of work, all such debris, excess material, and parts shall be cleaned up and removed at the completion of the job and/or at the end of each day work is in progress.

4.3 Protection and Damage.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the protection of the general public, equipment, furnishings, buildings, and improved grounds from damage caused by the Contractor’s negligence. Equipment, furnishings, buildings, and improved land damaged due to work performed by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced to its original condition and finished at no cost to the Government.

4.4 Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC).

a. Provide hot dipped galvanized 1" rigid metal conduit complying with UL 6.

b. Use threaded fittings for rigid metal conduit.

c. Use solid gaskets. Ensure conduit fittings with blank covers have gaskets, except in clean, dry areas or at the lowest point of a conduit run and other points as appropriate to ensure proper drainage.

d. Provide covers with captive screws and are accessible after the work has been completed. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials.

e. Secure the conduit to the ground every 12 feet or less. Anchorages shall be capable of resisting a force of

300 pounds applied in any direction without visually noticeable deflection.

f. Ensure that conduit runs between outlet and outlet, between fitting and fitting, or between outlet and fitting does not contain more than the equivalent of three 90-degree bends, including those bends located immediately at the outlet or fitting. Make field-made bends and offsets with approved Hickey bending tool or conduit bending machine. Use long radius conduit for elbows larger than 2-1/2 inches.

g. Do not install crushed or deformed conduit. Avoid trapped conduit runs where possible. Take care to prevent the lodgment of foreign material in the conduit, boxes, fittings, and equipment during the course of construction. Clear any clogged conduit of obstructions or replace conduit.

4.5 Conduit Support Anchoring & Pullout Testing

Contractor will provide the design and installation of a conduit anchoring support system meeting specifications noted within this PWS. Contractor will also provide the design and installation of support posts at each read-out box and junction box. Design must be stamped by a registered professional engineer and must be submitted to the government for concurrence prior to installation. Contractor shall also provide a pullout testing plan prior to installation. Pullout testing will be performed by the Contractor on 10 conduit anchors and 3 box support posts as selected at random by the Government. Should any anchor or post fail the pullout testing then additional pullout testing shall be performed by the Contractor at no cost to the Government. The quantity of additional pullout testing following a failed test will be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Government prior to commencement of the additional pullout testing.

4.6 Wellhead Risers.

a. Provide Thick Wall Schedule 80 PVC Pipe Fitting, straight connector, 8 size socket - connect Female. To be installed on current wellheads to act as a riser for conduit access and cabling installation of instrumentation. Connect PVC riser to metal wellhead with appropriate two-part epoxy adhesive such as J- B weld. Fabricate riser with access hole for connection of PVC conduit, allowing instrumentation cabling access to the wellhead. Seal PVC Riser to wellhead and PVC conduit access connection appropriately and verifying ability to exclude water from entry to interior passageways under normal expected service conditions.

b. Provide Thick Wall unthreaded Schedule 80 PVC Conduit, 8 pipe size. Install conduit from wellhead riser to junction box to facilitate instrumentation cabling.

c. Provide Thick Wall Schedule 80 PVC pipe Fitting Cap, 8-inch pipe size socket - connect female. Install Cap on size 8 PVC riser to create waterproof enclosure. Cap must be removable and contain a locking system that accommodate the use of 'BEST' padlocks that are typically used by the government.

d. Reference the sketch of the Piezometer Wellhead Riser (see attachment).

4.7 Junction Boxes.

a. Provide NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure with minimum internal dimensions of 10-in wide by 10-in tall by 6-in deep and maximum internal dimensions of 12-in wide by 12-in tall by 12-in deep.

b. Provide wiring terminal mounted on steel back-plate for up to 10 conductors.

c. Provide tamper resistant fasteners. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials.

d. Secure junction boxes to the ground to be able to withstand 400 lbs of force applied in any direction.

4.8 Read-out Boxes.

a. Provide NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosure with minimum internal dimensions of 18-in wide by 18-in tall by 6-in deep and maximum internal dimensions of 24-in wide by 24-in tall by 10-in deep.

b. Provide wiring terminal for up to 60 conductors for system 1 and 30 conductors for system 2.

c. Provide tamper resistant fasteners and door handle with hasp for padlock. All supports, bolts, straps, screws, and so forth, shall be of corrosion-resistant materials.

d. Read-out box enclosure to be pole-mounted with bottom of enclosure at 4 foot above ground. Pole to consist of 2.5-in hot dipped galvanized rigid steel conduit. Install pole with top at 7-foot above ground surface and minimum of 3-foot embedment in concrete.

4.9 Data Cables.

Provide Geokon Instrumentation Cable, Model number 02-250V6 or an equivalent product meeting the following specifications:

a. Conductors: 4-conductor, 2 twisted pairs, 22 AWG 7/30

b. Conductor Insulation: 10 mil HDPP

c. Drain Wire: 24 AWG

d. Cable Jacket: PVC (Polyvinylchloride)

e. Nominal O.D.: 6.35 mm (±0.25 mm)

f. Temp. Range: -20 degrees C to +80 degrees C

4.10 Installation and Field Testing of Cables

a. Splicing will not be permitted. All connections shall be made at the junction boxes and read-out boxes.

The Contractor must land from junction box to read-out box with no splicing.

b. Where several feeders pass through a common pullbox, each junction box, or at the termination, tag the feeders to clearly indicate the electrical characteristics including cable type, circuit number, cable designation, and panel designation.

c. Provide pullboxes where necessary in the conduit system to facilitate conductor installation. For conduit runs longer than 100 feet or with more than three right-angle bends, install a pullbox at a convenient intermediate location.

d. Ensure nameplates conform to ASTM D709. Provide laminated plastic nameplates for each equipment enclosure, relay, switch, and device, as specified or as indicated on the drawings. Each nameplate inscription identifies the function and, when applicable, the position. Provide nameplates that are melamine plastic, 0.125-inch thick, white lettering with black background and a matte finish surface. Accurately align lettering and engrave into the core. Minimum size of nameplates is 1 by 2.5 inches. Lettering is a minimum of 0.25-inch high normal block style.

e. Perform continuity testing to insure correct cable connection end-to-end (i.e. correct cable) and perform insulation testing. Testing voltage for insulation test shall be sufficient to provide verification of insulation at a normal operation voltage of 5 volts square wave with 400 Hz to 6000 Hz frequency. Repair and verify any damages to existing or new electrical equipment resulting from mis-wiring. Receive approval for all repairs from the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of the repair.

5.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS (ALSO SEE SUMMARY IN PARAGRAPH

6.1)

5.1 Performance shall be based on the Contracting Officer’s or their designated representative’s evaluation of performance and quality results, not the frequency or method of performance.

All installations shall meet requirements as stated in the NFPA 70 National Electric Code and IEEE C2 National Electrical Safety Code. All components of a vertical assembly will be rated by the manufacture to withstand 150 mph wind loading in accordance with TIA-222.

The following tasks detail the performance requirements of this project.

5.2 Task 1: System One.

Install a junction box within five feet of each of wells A-1, A-2, A-3, A-6, A-7, A-8, and A-14. Install well riser at each well. Install RMC from well riser to junction box. Install RMC interconnecting each junction box.

Provide conduit support anchoring as specified in paragraph 4.5. Install read-out box near the intersection of the right groin and dam toe. Terminate RMC run at the read-out box. Install data cable from each junction box to the read-out box. At each junction box, land data cable conductors and shield wire on wiring terminal. Provide mechanical tension relievers on the data cable at each junction box. At read-out box, land conductors and shield wires for each data cable on wiring terminal. At wiring terminal, provide labelling to indicate well associated with data cables. Mount read-out box enclosure on pole. All conduit and junction box installations shall be of watertight construction.

5.3 Task 2: System Two.

Install a junction box within five feet of wells A-11 and A-12. Install a read-out box for wells A-11 and A-12 within ten feet of well A-9. Note that A-9 is referenced only as location for the read-out box and neither data cable nor a well riser is needed at this A-9 well. Install well riser at both A-11 and A-12. Install RMC from well riser to junction box for well A-11 and A-12 and to the read-out box. Install RMC interconnecting each junction box. Provide conduit support anchoring as specified in paragraph 4.5. Terminate RMC run at the read-out box. Install data cable from each junction box to the read-out box. At each junction box, land data cable conductors and shield wire on wiring terminal. Provide mechanical tension relievers on the data cable at each junction box. At read-out box, land conductors and shield wires for each data cable on wiring terminal. At wiring terminal, provide labelling to indicate well associated with data cables. Mount read-out box enclosure on pole. All conduit and junction box installations shall be of watertight construction.

5.4 Task 3: Support Posts & Conduit Anchoring

Provide design and installation of conduit anchoring system. System shall meet the requirements stated within this PWS to include paragraphs 1.0, 4.4, and 4.5 among others. Additionally, provide design and installation of support posts at each junction box and read-out box and secure the boxes to the posts. Provide pullout testing plan for Government concurrence and perform pullout testing as stated within paragraph 4.5.

5.5 Task 4: Submittals

Submittals shall be transmitted with the ENG 4025-R (attached) as a cover sheet. Submit only one submittal item per 4025-R cover sheet. All submittals shall be considered for Government Approval (GA) unless otherwise noted. Submittal shall be provided to the Government not later than 15 calendar days prior to the start of work unless noted otherwise herein. Any costs for completing submittals under task 4 will be included under task 1 through 3.

Submittals shall be transmitted electronically via email. An email distribution list will be provided after contract award. Submittals must be approved by the Contractor prior to submission to the Government.

Submittal approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist as the Contractor under the CQC requirements of paragraph 5.5.d as the Contractor must be responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work.

Possible 'action codes' received following Government review include:

Approved as Submitted (Action Code "A") Approved, Except as Noted on Drawings (Action Code "B") Approved, Except as Noted on Drawings, Resubmission Required (Action Code "C") Will be Returned by Separate Correspondence (Action Code "D") Disapproved (Action Code "E") Receipt Acknowledged (Action Code "F") Other (Specify) (Action Code "G") Receipt Acknowledged, Does Not Comply (Action Code "X")

Submittals as marked below with an asterisk (*) will be required with an ‘approved’ action code prior to the commencement of on-site work. Reference ‘Deliverables Schedule’ within paragraph 3.0 of this PWS.

a. Project Schedule*

The Contractor shall, within ten calendar days following contract award, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. The schedule must be consistent with the period of performance dates as specified in paragraph 1.0.

b. Security* Submit security items as specified in paragraph 7.0 and subparagraphs. At a minimum this shall include a roster of training completed by employees, projected working hours of staff, and documentation that may be required by the Project for access to the Contractor storage area.

c. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)*

1. The format for the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (and related items noted below) must be in accordance with EM 385-1-1. The plan shall include the following components and plans in addition to other requirements noted within EM 385-1-1. The APP shall be submitted for review not later than 21 calendar days following contract award or must be received not later than 21 days prior to the start of work, whichever is the earlier date. The APP shall include designation of a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO).

2. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW).

a) The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format must be in accordance with EM 385-1-1 AHA’s are considered ‘living’ documents and may require updating throughout the phase of work.

Format subsequent AHAs as amendments to the APP. The analysis must be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls.

b) An activity requiring an AHA must not proceed until the AHA has been accepted by the Contracting Officer Representative and a meeting has been conducted by the Contractor to discuss its contents with everyone engaged in the activity, including on-site Government representatives. The Contractor must document meeting attendance at the preparatory, initial, and follow-up phases of quality control inspection.

3. Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan.

a) The plan must be site specific and address all fall hazards in the work place and during different phases of construction

b) It must address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to lower levels when they are exposed to fall hazards above 6 feet

c) A Competent Person for Fall Protection or a Qualified Person for Fall Protection prepare and sign the plan. See Appendix Q of EM 385-1-1 for definitions of Competent and Qualified Person for Fall Protection.

d) The plan must include:

1) fall protection and prevention systems

2) equipment and methods employed for every phase of work

3) responsibilities

4) self-rescue, rescue and escape equipment and operations

5) evacuation procedures

6) training requirements

7) monitoring methods

e) For Horizontal Lifelines, see EM 385-1-1, section 21 and ASSE/SAFE Z359-PKG.

f) The accepted Fall Protection and Prevention Plan must be kept and maintained at the job site for the duration of the project.

4. Additional Components to Include in the Abbreviated APP The Abbreviated APP shall address the above items, and those requirements as noted in EM385-1-

1. Additionally, the Contractor shall include within their APP the following elements requiring special attention given this particular remote work site:

a) Onsite medical considerations including training of contractor personnel

b) Medical evacuation and egress in the event of an injury or emergency

c) Detailed PPE plan for work in this unique site

d) Wildlife and environmental considerations including ticks, wildfires, and poison oak

e) Accident reporting procedure

f) Considerations for heat stress and fatigue management

d. Contractor Quality Control Plan*

Submit a Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan. The plan shall include procedures for maintaining the three phase quality control system of preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections in addition to tracking construction deficiencies and a list of DFOWs. The plan shall include designation of a CQC System Manager.

The CQC System Manger will be responsible for reviewing and approving submittals prior to submission to the Government. Approval or acceptance of submittals by the Government will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The CQC Plan shall be submitted for review not later than 21 calendar days following contract award or must be received not later than 21 days prior to the start of work, whichever is the earlier date.

e. Product Data* Product data will include documentation that adequately describes the material, equipment, or fixtures to be used and/or installed. This may include, but is not limited to, manufacturer’s cut sheet, manufacturer’s instructions, catalog numbers, specifications and drawing reference numbers, warranty information, and fabrication site. Product data shall be submitted for the following items specified in paragraph 4.0, and all other items deemed necessary by the Contractor for performance of this work.

1. Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

2. Wellhead Risers

3. Junction Boxes

4. Read-out Boxes

5. Data Cables

f. Conduit Support Anchoring & Pullout Testing*

Contractor will provide the design for the conduit anchoring support system, junction box support posts, and read-out box support posts meeting specifications noted in Paragraphs 4.4, 4.5, 4.7, 4.8 and as may be noted within this PWS. Contractor shall also provide, prior to installation, the methodology for performing pullout testing of conduit anchoring and support posts to verify their installation has met the performance requirements noted herein and the Contractor provided design. The pullout testing plan shall also include corrective measures should supports fail a pullout test.

g. Installation Details* Provide typical installation details for the Tasks 1, 2, and 3 of paragraph 5.0. Drawings shall be sketches of plan and elevation views for the system to be installed and representative of typical points of conduit support anchoring, junction boxes, read-out boxes, wellhead risers, and pole mounted read-out box enclosures.

h. Field Test Reports

1. After completion of the installation perform cable continuity tests and insulation tests and submit results.

2. Isolate completely all cable from all extraneous electrical connections at cable to terminations and joints.

3. Perform continuity test to insure correct cable connection end-to-end (i.e. correct conductor).

Perform insulation test to insure integrity of insulative jacketing. Repair and verify any damages to existing or new electrical equipment resulting from mis-wiring. Receive approval for all repairs from the contracting officer prior to commencement of the repair.

4. Final acceptance requires the successful performance of wire and cable under test.

5. Final acceptance requires the successful performance of pullout tests as performed and documentation of results.

6.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY (PRS)

The Performance Requirement Summary (PRS) is intended to ensure that the Government receives the services for which it contracted. The Government will only pay for services received. The PRS determines if the Contractor meets the performance standards of the contract, as well as provides guidelines for how and when surveillance will be performed. It ensures timeliness, effectiveness, and that the Contractor is delivering the results specified in the contract. Government contract quality assurance will be performed at such times and/or places as may be necessary to determine the services conform to contract requirements.

6.1 Performance Requirements Summary Table

Below are the criteria against which the performance will be evaluated. Work shall be considered not to have been performed when any one of the following conditions exists in accordance to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan.

Performance Requirements Summary

Required Services (Tasks)

Performance Objective

PWS

Paragraph(s)

Surveillance

Daily clean up Not to exceed 1 valid customer complaint 4.2

Periodic & Unscheduled inspections

Task 1 – System One

Installation of conduit, boxes, and successful testing of data cable.

4.0 and subparagraphs, 5.2

Periodic & Unscheduled inspections

Task 2 – System Two

Installation of conduit, boxes, and successful testing of data cable.

4.0 and subparagraphs, 5.3

Periodic & Unscheduled inspections

Task 3 – Support Posts & Conduit

Anchoring

Installation of conduit anchoring and support posts.

4.5, 4.7, 4.8, 5.4

Periodic & Unscheduled inspections

Task 4 - Submittals

Completion, with an “A” code, of each submittal item defined in the

PWS.

4.0 and subparagraphs, 5.5

100% inspections

Site and Workplace Safety

No reportable or lost-time incidents.

5.5.c Periodic &

Unscheduled inspections

6.2 Quality Control

The Contractor is responsible for quality control actions necessary to meet the quality standards set forth by the contract. The Contractor must perform in accordance with the guidelines of the contract; develop and maintain a Quality Control Program that ensures work is performed in accordance with these specifications;

develop and implement procedures to track, identify, prevent, remedy, and ensure non-recurrence of defective service or non-compliance operations; and is responsible for quality control and specification compliance.

6.3 Surveillance

Periodic and 100% inspections by the COR will serve as the surveillance methods. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the COR will pass them on to the Contractor's Quality Control System Manager (CQC) for correction. Periodic and 100% inspections by QA and COR will serve as the surveillance methods. If the COR discovers deficiencies and/or receives complaints, the QA will inform the Contractor’s CQC for correction. The QA will also notify the COR and the KO of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount.

6.4 Unacceptable Performance

When performance is determined unacceptable, as defined in the Performance Requirements Summary or defined by the Contractor’s Quality Control Program, the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) will inform the Contractor’s on-site representative that performance is unacceptable and provide written documentation.

Disputes in surveillance should be referred to the Contracting Officer.

The QAE will notify the COR and the Contracting Officer of less than acceptable performance. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defect(s) in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may:

a. Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure future performance conforms to contract requirements.

b. Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

c. If the Contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services, or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may:

1. By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the

Government that is directly related to the performance of such service;

2. Issue Cure Notice;

3. Terminate the contract for Government convenience; and / or

4. Terminate the contract for Cause

6.5 Correction of Non-Performance of Work

Contractor shall employ an adequate quantity of personnel to insure that any area found to be not in compliance and therefore not acceptable, shall be made acceptable by the performance or re-performance of the work, where such re-performance is possible, during the first business day after noncompliance has been observed by or reported to and verified by the QA or COR.

6.6 Damages Caused by the Contractor

Contractor shall be held accountable and liable to the Government for any damages to government facilities, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or grounds caused by the Contractors or their employees.

6.7 Interference with Government Operations

Contractor and their employees shall perform all work in such a way as to not interfere with regularly scheduled Government operational activities.

7.0 SAFETY AND SECURITY

This section presents safety and security requirements that may involve training of Contractor and/or subcontractor training in order to work on a Government site. The Contractor shall maintain a current roster of the names of employees who have completed the training, the title of the training completed, and the most recent date that the training was completed, method of training delivery, and instructor's name if applicable. The Contractor shall submit the roster to the COR no later than 5 calendar days after each employee has received the training. The Contractor shall update the roster and resubmit to the COR no later than 5 calendar days after any changes.

All Contractor personnel, subcontractor personnel, suppliers, etc. must comply with the Project's security policies.

Costs associated with Contractor failure to comply with the Project security policies must be at the expense of the Contractor. All Contractor vehicles used for prosecuting the work must have a Contractor sign or other permanent identification and must carry the required insurance.

7.1 General Conditions

The area where work is to be performed for this contract is open to the public. The Contractor shall take precautions to safeguard the public from construction work activities including barriers, notification of construction work zone, and maintain a clean and safe work zone. 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.

Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews must be coordinated through the COR with the Project staff. The working hours of the Contractor will be permitted beyond the working hours of the Project Staff. Working hours of the Project Staff are Mondays through Thursdays from 6:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Fridays are non-working days. Working hours that extend past 5:00 p.m. weekdays, or on weekends or holidays, must be coordinated through the COR and approved by the Project Staff. Submit the intended working hours of staff on site, and identify any employee working in any capacity on this contract, in accordance with the instructions herein for Identification of Employees.

7.2 Facility Access

The Government shall provide the Contractor access to the required installation and offices necessary for this PWS. A key will be provided for vehicle access and coordinated through the Project POC. The Contractor shall be subject to all Government rules and regulations while working at the Government installation. An exterior locked and fenced area for storage of Contractor material and equipment will be made available by the Project. Coordinate with the Project POC for use and access to this storage area.

7.3 Contractor’s Employees

The Contractor, before initiating the performance of work, shall provide the COR with a list of all employees, including photo IDs for who shall perform work under this contract. The list shall include the full name, aliases, and work assignment of each employee. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing of any addition, deletion or change in work assignment within one business day of such change.

All vehicles used by Contractor personnel on project shall bear suitable company identification to enable project personnel to identify such as authorized for access. The Contractor will provide the COR with a list of vehicles and their license plates that will be used to perform work. Vehicles shall be in good working condition such as not dripping oil. Safety features on vehicles shall be working.

The Government may require the Contractor to discontinue using any employee in the performance of the work specified in this contract determined by the Government to be unsatisfactory.

The Contractor shall be responsible for requiring each employee engaged in work to wear identifying coveralls or similar appropriate uniform marked with identifying name of the Contractor.

There is a NO Smoking policy in all Government buildings.

7.4 Safeguarding of Information.

The personnel employed on this contract may, in the performance of their assigned duties, have access to data and information pertaining to location of goods, supplies, parts, equipment, and vehicles. Knowledge of this nature is considered restricted security information. This information shall be protected and safeguarded against disclosure to any unauthorized person or party, and shall be furnished or used on an official “need to know” basis only. Safeguarding of information is extended to dependents and guests of employees who may, in any manner, obtain any of the above-specified knowledge.

IAW DFARS 252.204-7000 - Disclosure of Information, the Contractor shall coordinate with the KO for release of information to the public concerning this contract or any program related to this contract.

7.5 Safety.

The Contractor shall conform to all safety standards of the most recent edition of the Corps Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM-385-1-1 (2014). Where conflicts in safety regulations occur, the COR shall designate the applicable regulation to be followed. The manual can be made available to the Contractor upon request or could be found online at:

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

An Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) shall be prepared shall be prepared in accordance with EM- 385-1-1 and submitted as part of Task 4, Paragraph 5.5. Additionally, Activity Hazard Analyses shall be prepared in addition shall be updated and resubmitted to the designated COR as warranted.

7.6 Accidents and Reporting.

In the event that an accident or injury occurs to Contractor personnel, the Contractor shall notify the COR in a timely manner. The Contractor shall make a written report of each separate case of an injury or accident. The report shall include, but not be limited to; location, nature of the injury or accident, authorities notified, and the action taken along with any other pertinent information. The report shall be accompanied by sketches, graphs/drawings, and photographs as needed and forwarded to the COR within 24 hours.

7.7 Background Check.

Access to government facilities is contingent on the completion of a background check (including the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, the Terrorist Screening Database, and other comparable sources.)

Thirty days prior to access, the Contractor shall submit biographical information including, but not limited to, the person's name, date of birth, address, and government issued photo ID for each employee who will be accessing government facilities for this contract. If the agency makes an unfavorable fitness determination, a written decision denying access will be provided with the reason(s) for the unfavorable determination and instructions to challenge the accuracy of the information. Results for the background checks are typically available in 7-14 days.

7.8 AT Level 1 Training.

All Contractor employees, to include subContractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel.

AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html;

or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

7.9 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 (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

7.10 For Contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DOD facility or installation.

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

7.11 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.

7.12 For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training.

All new Contractor employees will complete Level 1 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.

7.13 Pre-Screening of Contract Employees - E-verify Program.

The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.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.

8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Environmental Protection covers preventing environmental pollution and minimizing environmental degradation during and as a result of construction operations. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of sound levels, air, water, and land resources. Protect the environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work during the entire duration of this Contract. Comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations shall be the Contractor's responsibility. Notify the Project and COR immediately of any spills and take immediate remedial action. A spill kit must be on hand at all times.

9.0 GENERAL ITEMS

General items may also be covered under paragraph 7.0.

9.1 Government Holidays

The Contractor is not required to work on the following federal holidays:

New Year’s Day • Labor Day Martin Luther King Birthday • Columbus Day President’s Day • Veteran’s Day Memorial Day • Thanksgiving Day Independence Day • Christmas Day

9.2 Contract Changes

Changes in scope, time, or deliverables can only be authorized by the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall notify the KO immediately if they have received direction to perform work outside the scope of the contract. Changes in scope will be negotiated and a written modification issued, before proceeding with the work.

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