A.01.29_Specs.pdf

US Army Corps of Engineers

Little Rock District SPECIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL AC UPGRADE

OZARK POWERHOUSE

McCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER

ARKANSAS RIVER BASIN

FRANKLIN, ARKANSAS

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BCOE

JUNE 2017

SOLICITATION NO. W9127S-09-X-XXXX

Project Name Location, County, Arkansas

SECTION B

BIDDING SCHEDULE

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SOLICITATION NUMBER W9127S-X-X-0000

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Line Item No.

Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Measure

Unit Price Amount

BASE BID

Design and Replacement of 125VDC (panel 7R), 120VAC Essential AC (Panel 8R), Instrumentation (Panels 7F & 8F)

1 Job XXX $__________

TOTAL BASE BID $__________

OPTIONS

Option 1

Replacement of the MG Distribution Center and Battery Chargers

1 Job $__________ $__________

TOTAL BASE BID PLUS OPTIONS $___________

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 50 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00.00 46 WORK RESTRICTIONS (SWL)

01 15 10.10 46 AT/OPSEC SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 32 16.01 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 28 00.00 10 MOTOR CONTROL CENTERS, SWITCHBOARDS AND PANELBOARDS

26 32 36 BATTERY CHARGERS AND INVERTERS

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SECTION 01 00 50

FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

Listed below, and attached at the end of this section, are forms and attachments referred to in to other parts of the technical specifications.

1.1 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

See Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.2 TRANSMITTAL FORM (ENG FORM 4025-R)

See Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.3 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.4 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION REPORT (ENG FORM 3394)

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 SWL FORM 463

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 OSHA FORM 300 & 301

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.7 RMS-QCS MONTHLY INJURIES-ILLNESSES & EXPOSURE

See Section 01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.8 SAFETY PERFORMANCE SIGN

See Section 01 14 00.00 46 WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.9 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN

See Section 01 14 00.00 46 WORK RESTRICTIONS

1.10 USACE-LITTLE ROCK DISTRICT NATIONAL BACKGROUND SCREENING

CONSENT/RELEASE FORM (SSCI-2013)

See Section 01 15 10.10 46 AT/OPSEC SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.11 OPTIONAL FORM 306

See Section 01 15 10.10 46 AT/OPSEC SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.12 SWL Form 487 USACE-SWL CONTRACTOR REQUIRED INFORMATION FORM

See Section 01 15 10.10 46 AT/OPSEC SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes the following:

Provide temporary power to serve all essential AC and DC loads on panels that are being replaced. The panels to be replaced may contain lead base paint and asbestos wiring.

The work includes design, construction and incidentals related for new Recorder Board Panels 7R, and 8R with new breakers to seperate the Essential AC breakers and DC breakers, new Station Board Panels 7F and 8F, new Motor Generator Distribution Center, along with the new instrumentation devices, and incidental related work. Work includes replacing the existing battery chargers with new redundant chargers. Work includes demolition of existing recorder board panels 7R and 8R, with breakers, existing station board panels 7F and 8F, with instrumentation devices, existing Motor Generator Distribution Center, and existing battery chargers. Demolition includes abatement of asbestos containing materials such as panel wiring and panels with lead base paint.

Electrical power work requires coordination with plant personnel for incorporating and finalizing asbuilt of existing wiring, providing temporary power to serve all essential AC and DC loads on panels being replaced and detailed demolition plan. This project will require a designer of record that is responsible during design and contruction phases of this project and a dedicated Electrical Quality Control personel. Engineer of record shall attend one on-site construction meeting per month.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located at the Ozark Powerhouse, approximately as indicated.

The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.3 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or

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b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.4 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

1. Design Build Contractor shall perform a detailed survey of all existing electrical equipment associated with this project and incorporate all existing power plant as-builts, 8 1/2 x 11 cable installation sheets, and O&M manuals to develop accurate as-built wiring connections prior to start of design. Existing panel drawings provided by the Corps may not be 100% correct and it is the responsibility of the contractor to verify accuracy.

2. Design Build Contractor shall replace the existing Essential AC and 125 Volt DC Breaker panels 7R and 8R, and instrumentation device panels 7F and 8F, in the Recorder Board located in the Control Room. Additionally, replace Recorder Board panels 6R and 5R to provide new panels to accommodate all DC Breakers on seperate panel than AC breakers.

Replacement equipment to generally follow same control and sequence of operation as existing equipment. Develop a detailed demolition plan that maintains all existing connections to assure existing to remain equipment stays active when disconnecting any equipment. New Recorder Board front Panel shall include Station Battery Charger 1 Voltmeter and Ammeter, Station Battery Charger 2 Voltmeter and Ammeter, Station Battery ammeter and supply indicator. New DC Voltage Switchboard Meters shall have a rating, 150-0-150 VDC, scale 150-0-150, 2.5s respone time, 250 degree Full Scale Deflection Angle, 2300 VAC for 1 minute between circuit and case, and Overload Rating, AC ammeters-2x continuous, 10x for 1 second. Also, include other DC and Essential AC panel meters along with ground detection meter high accuracy +/- 0.2VDC that detects under/over voltage and +/-ground faults with handheld detector. No other equipment should be provided with ground detection, if so, it must be capable of being disconnected. Reuse any existing switches or meters on the existing Recorder Board that is not being replaced but connected to other remaining equipment. Remove switches or meters that are not being replaced or reused on the Recorder Board and provide a blank in that position.

Provide heavy duty terminal blocks to terminate panel equipment wires before routing wires outside of panels. Provide arc flash hazard calculations and personal protection equipment requirement determination and labeling for all electrical switchboards and distribution panels according to NFPA 70E. Update existing Ozark Powerhouse Easy Power program files and replace pages in Project Office folder.

3. Design Build Contractor shall replace the existing MG Distribution Center with new distibution center, new breakers, controls and a new transformer for the Essential AC load and baterry chargers for SCADA/Security system. Replacement equipment to generally follow same control and sequence of operation as existing equipment. The distribution center shall be industrial type NEMA Type 2 12-guage formed steel structural framework with horizontal and vertical bus, and inulated wiring troughs. All components are wired in accordance with NEC and UL standards. Shall include terminal blocks for mounting of control wiring.

The input to the battery chargers shall be 480 volt, three phase, 60 Hz from the new Motor Generator Distribution Center. The output provisions

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Essential AC Upgrade shall have zero to 100 percent rated amperes continuous, a minimum adjustable float range of 130 volts plus or minus 5 percent and a minimum adjustable equalizing range of 135-140 volts. Each charger shall be convection cooled.

4. Design Build Contractor shall replace the existing battery chargers with two new battery chargers parallel connected that automatically share load. Battery chargers shall be solid state type capable of recharging any stationary, secondary battery type. The control and indicating devices shall be an integral part of each charger, operable and visible from the front of the charger. Each new charger shall include a means for adjusting the floating voltage, a means for adjusting the equalizing voltage, an equalizing charge timer, circuit breakers or connectors with auxillary contacts, AC and DC, a DC voltmeter, a DC ammeter, an AC voltmeter and an AC ammeter. Contractor to evaluate ventilation system in the MG Room to verify ventilation requiremnts are being met.

5. The Contractor shall include detailed Demolition Plan, wiring diagrams, equipment layout drawings, Arc Flash study/labels, installation phasing plan, and testing plan and procedures for the batteries, intverters, chargers and the entire system. The Designer of Record is responsible for review and approval of all Design and Construction submittals. Manufacturer's training shall be provided on new chargers and the entire system as a whole. The charger components shall be taught by a specialists certified on the equipment being installed.

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WORK RESTRICTIONS (SWL)

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

1.1.1 Protection of Government Facilities

Take whatever measures are necessary or required for protection of the existing buildings, grounds, parking area and other Government facilities.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

1.3 WORK SCHEDULE

1.3.1 Work Hours

Arrange work schedule so that the work performed at the Government installation will be during the normal day shift established as 7:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, except Federal holidays, with the option of working weekends with the approval of the Contracting Officer's Representative. Work at the installation during other periods of time will be permitted only on the specific approval of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative for each specified time. In the event an operation is necessary which cannot be completed within the day shift period specified above without loss or additional cost to the Contractor, the work day period for that operation may be extended upon request of the Contractor and approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.3.2 Inspection Hours

The contract requires that certain tests be performed in the presence of the Contracting Officer or his representative. These tests will be scheduled between 08:30 a.m. and 03:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding Federal holidays; the Government shall be given 72 hours advance notice.

1.3.3 Outage Time

Installation activity shall be planned and scheduled so that all the installation and operational testing shall not exceed the indicated outage period for each unit or critical equipment. As much as possible preparatory work shall be accomplished prior to unit outages to minimize downtime. The Contractor shall assure that an adequate number of personnel

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1.3.4 Special Scheduling Requirements

a. Contractor shall be ready for operation as approved by Contracting Officer before work is started on the raw water system which would interfere with normal operation.

b. Have materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform the work at the site prior to the commencement of the work. Specific items of work to which this requirement applies include:

(1) Panels, wiring, and Conduits

The Powerhouse will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The Contractor shall conduct operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.

d. Permission to interrupt any Activity roads, turbine units and/or utility service shall be requested in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.

e. The work under this contract requires special attention to the scheduling and conduct of the work in connection with existing operations. Identify on the construction schedule each factor which constitutes a potential interruption to operations.

The following conditions apply:

(1) No generation units outages will be allowed during the following periods: December 15th through March 15th and June 15th through September 15th.

(2) Contracting Officer will provide a notice of which unit and date to allow Contractor access.

(3) Sequence of work may vary due to river water level, number of turbines generating, Contractor's approach, and current plant operations. At Pre-Con meeting, sequence shall be discussed to determine best approach to complete work.

(4) All outages of the Essential AC and DC system shall be coordinated 21 days in advance with the Contracting Officer. All outages shall be listed in the Contractor's schedule and be continuously updated.

(5) Contractor shall coordinate the shutdown of the Essential AC and DC System, or any other system that could effect the plant operation.

Some shutdowns will require more prep time by the powerhouse personnel than others. Contractor may be required to blind flange existing piping to install some of the new system.

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(6) Once a outage period is scheduled with the powerhouse, Contractor shall not delay or postpone the outage.

1.4 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

1.4.1 Procedure for Determination

This provision specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the contract clause entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

b. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

1.4.1.1 Schedule of Anticipated Adverse Weather Days

The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

1.4.1.2 Reporting Adverse Weather Delays

Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily CQC report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled workday. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph (b), above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with the contract clause entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)".

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1.5 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.1 General

The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for his operations to assure compliance with contract requirements and maintain records of his quality control for all construction operations under the contract as specified in SECTION 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

1.5.2 Technical Provisions

This requirement shall apply equally to each section of the Technical Provisions, except where the QUALITY CONTROL requirements set forth critical items of work requiring special attention by the Contractor.

1.5.3 Control Inspector Safety Responsibilities

Each Contractor quality control inspector shall be responsible for inspecting the work under his surveillance for compliance with EM 385-1-1 , and shall immediately bring to the attention of the Contractor's supervisory personnel all unsafe working conditions, unsafe work practices, unsafe tools or equipment and instances of noncompliance with the Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

1.5.4 Quality Control Inspector Environmental Responsibilities

The Contractor quality control inspector shall be responsible for quality control for environment protection specified in SECTION 01 57 19 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS, and shall immediately bring to the attention of the Contractor's supervisory personnel all instances of noncompliance.

1.5.5 Records and Tests

A copy of the records and tests, as well as the records of corrective action taken, will be furnished the Government as directed by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED UTILITIES

Utilities will be furnished by the Government to the Contractor free of charge as specified below. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished by the Government.

1.6.1 Water

Government furnished water will be available at existing hydrants or outlets that are located near the work area. The Contractor shall furnish all piping, hoses, valves, fittings and all other incidentals necessary to convey the water from the existing hydrants or outlets to the work site.

Backflow preventers are required when using water from a fire hydrant.

The backflow preventer must be tested for proper operation each time that it's moved. The contractor must have documentation of the testing in-hand to demonstrate that the backflow preventer was tested in its current location.

1.6.2 Electricity

Government furnished electricity will be available at existing electrical

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1.6.3 Work Area and Storage Area

The Contractor's work and storage area will be assigned by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.4 Sanitary Facilities

Existing sanitary facilities and drinking water fountains will be available for use by the Contractor's personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the facilities clean.

1.7 BULLETIN BOARD, PROJECT SIGN, SAFETY SIGN

1.7.1 Bulletin Board

The Contractor shall furnish, install, and maintain for the duration of the contract, a weather tight bulletin board, having hinged or sliding glazed doors, on which shall be displayed legible copies of (1) the poster entitled "equal employment opportunity is the law" (OFCCP Publication 1420) as required by CONTRACT CLAUSES: EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE

ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR

SPECIAL DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS, AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR

HANDICAPPED WORKERS; (2) the Notice to Employees Poster (WH Publication 1321); (3) the schedule of minimum wage rates for the contract as required by CONTRACT CLAUSE: DAVIS-BACON ACT; and (4) current safety posters. The bulletin board shall be mounted where and as approved by the Contracting Officer, in a prominent place accessible to all employees of the Contractor and subcontractors, and to applicants for employment. The bulletin board shall remain the property of the Contractor and shall be removed by him upon completion of the contract work.

1.7.2 Project and Safety Signs

The requirements for the signs (see Section 01 00 50 Forms and Attachments), their content, and location shall be as shown on the drawings. Exact location and name of sponsor, to be placed on the sign, shall be determined by the Contracting Officer. Verify with the Contracting Officer, the exact text to be placed on the signs prior to construction of the signs.

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AT/OPSEC SITE SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 This is a Security Level Two.

1. General Overview

a. The security provisions of this contract and/or applicable task order apply to all Contractor and Subcontractor Employees (CSEs) physically working on federally controlled property or requiring access to a Department of Defense (DoD) network.

b. Prime Contractors (PCs) are responsible for subcontractor compliance with the security provisions of this contract and shall coordinate all security requirements on the behalf of the subcontractors and their employees.

c. PCs will notify the Southwestern Little Rock District Security Office (SWL-DSO) within 5 business days of the contract award of the primary and alternate security Points of Contacts (POC) for this contract. This notification will be in the form of an email sent to m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil with the following information for each individual:

Full Name:

Email Address:

Work Phone:

Work Cell:

Time Zone of their work location:

NOTE: Only primary and alternate security POCs are authorized to contact the SWL-DSO to inquire about a contract employee.

d. PCs security POCs shall submit the appropriate security investigation package for EACH CSE based on the Security Level listed above.

e. The SWL-DSO reserves the right to upgrade the security level background check/investigation requirement of any contract and/or applicable task order; this includes upgrading the investigation standards for specific CSEs. If required, badges will be issued to all cleared personnel and are to be worn at all times while working on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) property. Any CSE working on USACE property without the proper identification badge will be escorted off site.

NOTE: Proposed foreign contractors seeking to work on a USACE contract must be cleared through the Department of State prior to having site access. To obtain approval, each individual must complete and submit the appropriate documents for processing. The required procedure takes approximately 45 business days to process once all documentation is completed properly and submitted.

2. Security Investigation Package Requirements for each CSE.

a. Security Level One Requirements (processing time is approximately

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(1) SWL form 487 dated 2016, Contractor Required Information Form.

(2) A copy of the CSE's driver's license or government issued identification card.

(3) A copy of the CSE's proof of citizenship document or proof of authorization to work in the United States. Acceptable documents are:

(a) U.S. Birth Certificate

(b) U.S. Passport

(c) U.S. Certificate of Citizenship-INS

(d) U.S. Certification of Naturalization

(e) FS-545, Certificate of Birth Abroad

(f) U.S. Certificate of Report of Birth

(g) U.S. Consular Report of Birth Abroad

(h) Workers visa

(i) Permanent Resident card

(4) One (1) digital passport-styled photo to be used for the USACE badge. Photos will be transmitted to the Security Office by means of CD or Email m4xslceswlcontracts@usace.army.mil Each digital photo shall be stored in a file labeled by the name of the CSE. If transmitted through email, the subject line of the email must be the name of individual pictured. Photo requirements are as follows:

(a) In color.

(b) Taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance.

(c) Taken in front a plain white or off-white background.

(d) Taken in full face viewed directly facing the camera.

(e) Taken with a neutral expression (preferred) or a natural smile, and with both eyes open.

(f) No hats or sunglasses are authorized in this photo; face must be clearly displayed with no distracters

(5) PCs must ensure each CSE is prescreened using the E-Verify program to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The PC must ensure that the applicant has two valid forms of government issued identification, in order to ensure the correct information is entered in to the E-verify system. The CSE will provide the SWL-DSO with a list of verified employees to include their registration number from E-Verify.

This list will be transmitted or mailed in the package along with the other required documents for CSEs. The E-Verify system can be located at the following URL (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify).

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(6) PCs must train each CSE on the iWatch/core watch suspicious activity reporting requirements (see paragraph 5).

b. Security Level Two Requirements (processing time is approximately 6 months once all documents are submitted electronically and accepted by the Personnel Security Investigation-Center of Excellence (PSI-COE) via the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP). Work Authorization/Site Access shall be denied until this background investigation is completed and favorably adjudicated. Automatic disqualifying factors that apply to all contractors being vetted at this level can be found in Table A.

(1) All requirements of the Security Level One package apply.

(2) Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. This form shall be affixed with original date and signature; signature must be hand written-electronic signatures will not be accepted. The OF-306 can be found at the following web site:

http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of306.pdf.

(3) Fingerprint: Must be captured on an FD-258 electronically at an approved government site or manually (hard-copy) by a law enforcement or designated government security official.

(a) Hard-copy fingerprint submission can be captured by a law enforcement official local to the individual. CSE's shall ensure that fingerprints are captured on a true/original FD-258 fingerprint card. No other form will be accepted. Card may be mailed through USPS to: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, P.O. Box 867, Attn: Security, Little Rock, AR 72203-0867. Use of the commercial delivery service such as Federal Express or UPS shall use following address: US Army Corps of Engineers, Attn:

Security Office, Suite 6116, Little Rock, AR, 72201.

(b) CSEs can request to be fingerprinted electronically at the SWL-DSO.

If this option is chosen, the individual must contact the SWL-DSO to schedule an appointment. Electronic fingerprinting is the quickest way to receive the results.

(c) CSE will have a background investigation requested by the SWL-DSO.

The CSE will receive an email from PSI-COE with a link to complete the SF 85 online through e-QIP. It is the CSE's responsibility to read each email thoroughly and complete all tasks given by PSI-COE to ensure the investigation will not be terminated. The CSE will receive an information email stating no further documentation or revisions are required. See Standard Form (SF) 85 for required data input information at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85.pdf. This is to be used as a guide (only) when completing the online equivalent and submitting direct to OPM.

c. Security Level Three Requirements (processing time is approximately 9 months once all documents are submitted electronically and accepted by the Personnel Security Investigation - Center of Excellence (PSI-COE) via the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP). Work Authorization/Site Access shall be denied until this background investigation is complete and favorably adjudicated. Automatic disqualifying factors that apply to all contractors being vetted at this level can be found in Table A.

(1) All requirements of the Security Level One and Two packages apply except the SF 85 is replaced with the SF 86. See Standard Form (SF) 86

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d. Multi-Level Security Requirement. (Processing time varies) This level requires the use of "escorts", which shall be provided by the contractor. Escorts are contractor employees who have met Security Level Two requirements (this takes approximately 6 months once all documents are submitted. Refer to section 2-b.) Escorts will be provided at a 5:1 ratio, this means for every five contractor employees there will be one approved escort that is to remain within close proximity to those they are escorting at all times. All employees that will not be designated as escorts shall meet Security Level One, Table A requirements (this takes approximately 5 business days. Refer to section 2-a.).

3. Personnel Security Investigation Package Transmission

a. The investigation package will be transmitted in a sealed envelope together with a transmittal letter attached to the outside of the envelope for each applicant with the following information

(1) Contract Number and Title

(2) Contracting Officer's representative name, office number, and cellular number

(3) CSE's full name and contact information

(4) PC name, address, and telephone number

b. Investigation packages will be submitted to the SWL-DSO for processing and adjudication. Incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc., will be returned for correction and/ or completion and can delay the CSE from beginning work. The SWL-DSO address can be found in paragraph 2.b (3) (a) above.

c. Any change in personnel (whether an addition or replacement) at any time throughout the duration of the contract, will require the new personnel or replacement personnel to be vetted and approved by the SWL-DSO, in accordance with the requirements contained herein, prior to being granted Work Authorization/Site Access to any USACE property.

4. Onsite Access Approval

The CSE is responsible for contacting either the COR or the SWL Security Office, prior to the first day of work, to receive a list of approved individuals to be onsite, and their badges for identification purposes while onsite. All individuals on USACE property are required to wear identification badge. CSEs must be aware that COR representatives, project office personnel, and/or Security Office personnel can and will conduct identification checks on all persons onsite at USACE property. Any person found onsite without proper identification will be escorted offsite.

5. IWATCH/ Corps Watch Suspicious Activity Reporting (AT/OPSEC Cover Sheet, pg. 2, Section G, 4)

a. Security is simply EVERYONE's responsibility. We owe it to our organization, our families, and ourselves to constantly be vigilant about what goes on around us. Trust your instincts. We rely on our senses every day of our lives. If a behavior or activity makes you feel

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b. The contractor and all associated subcontractors will brief all employees on the local iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO-contained herein, below). This local 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 COR. The CSE will provide the SWL Security Office with a list of employees who have been provided this training. This list will be transmitted in the package along with the other required documents for employees.

c. If you see something suspicious, provided below is the type of information to report:

(1) What you witnessed (the suspicious activity) including the date, time, and location.

(2) Description of who was involved

(3) Gender of person(s) involved

(4) Height, build, hair/skin color, and approx. age of person(s) involved

(5) Language spoken (if known)

(6) Vehicle description/ license number (if known)

(7) Have you seen this activity before?

d. How to report:

(1) In an emergency- call 911

(2) Notify your immediate supervisor and COR

6. Disqualifying Factors

Background check/investigation disqualifying factors are included in Tables A and B of this document.

i The term cleared refers to an individual granted authority to work on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Property. This authorization comes through the Little Rock District Security Office to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

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Table A. Disqualifying Factors

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs < 10 Yrs > 10 Yrs

Inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY Individual submitted fraudulent identity information DENY DENY DENY Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY Kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Armed Robbery or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense DENY DENY DENY Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats);

or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY Any felony conviction DENY DENY DENY Felony charge involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S. Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Table A. Disqualifying Factors Continued

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

<5 Yrs <10 Yrs >10 Yrs

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization

DENY DENY DENY

Mayhem, maiming DENY DENY DENY Child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor DENY DENY DENY Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance DENY DENY DENY Any type of arson DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of burglary or robbery DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY DENY ALLOW Any time of willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of threat or disruption to the public (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY DENY ALLOW

Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud DENY DENY DENY Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

5 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY DENY 2 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY ALLOW ALLOW Any type of assault or violent crime DENY DENY ALLOW Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

* Individual must be completely finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime, and will be required to provide documentation

Table B. Disqualifying Factors

CRIMINAL HISTORY/ CRIMINAL INFORMATION CHARGED* OR

CONVICTED

< 5 Yrs < 10 Yrs > 10 Yrs

Inability to verify claimed identity DENY DENY DENY Individual submitted fraudulent identity information DENY DENY DENY Active wants or warrants DENY DENY DENY Barred from any Federal installation or facility DENY DENY DENY Kidnapping, hostage taking, human trafficking, or human smuggling, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Rape, forcible sodomy, or sexual assault, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Any sexual offense involving a minor or child, including child molestation, or child pornography; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Distribution of, or possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Armed Robbery or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense DENY DENY DENY Espionage, sabotage, treason, or terrorism (not terroristic threats);

or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Criminal homicide, murder, manslaughter, or negligent homicide DENY DENY DENY Registered Sex Offender DENY DENY DENY Felony conviction not specified individually in this document DENY DENY ALLOW Felony charge involving unlawful distribution, sale, use, possession, or manufacture of and explosive, explosive device, or firearm; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Table B. Disqualifying Factors Continued

Knowingly/willfully engaged in acts or activities to overthrow the U.S. Government by force in any jurisdiction or any country; or conspiracy or attempt to commit offense

DENY DENY DENY

Known/suspected terrorist or belongs to known/suspected terrorist organization

DENY DENY DENY

Mayhem, maiming DENY DENY DENY Child abuse involving serious bodily injury to a child or minor DENY DENY DENY Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance DENY DENY DENY Any type of arson DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of burglary or robbery DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of possession or distribution of stolen property DENY DENY ALLOW Any time of willful destruction of property DENY DENY ALLOW Any type of threat or disruption to the public (terroristic threat, inciting a riot, etc.)

DENY ALLOW ALLOW

Any type of extortion, bribery, or fraud DENY DENY ALLOW Operation of a motor vehicle while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs in any jurisdiction (1 conviction)

ALLOW ALLOW ALLOW

5 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY DENY ALLOW 2 or more offenses for any crime (excluding minor traffic violations) DENY ALLOW ALLOW Any type of assault or violent crime DENY DENY ALLOW Illegal possession or use of a controlled substance DENY ALLOW ALLOW

LEGEND/NOTES

DENY Individual(s) are not cleared to work on USACE property under any circumstance

* Individual must be completely finished through legal processes of being charged with a crime, and will be required to provide documentation

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SINGLE JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the PROPOSAL SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job or unit price payment item, are included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job price and payment made for each item listed constitutes full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.1.1 Base Bid - Design and Replacement of 125VDC (7R), 120VAC Essential AC (8R), Instrumentation (7F & 8F)

1.1.1.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with designing, removing and installing recorder board panels 7R and 8R with new breakers;panels 7F and 8F with new instrumentation devices; replacement of to Recorder Board Panels 7R & 8R with new breakers; replacement of the battery charger system and new MG Distribution Center , and related equipment such as instrumentation devices including conduits and wires.

1.1.1.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: job.

1.1.2 Option 1 - Replacement of the MG Distribution Center and Battery Chargers

1.1.2.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with removing the existing MG Distribution Center and Battery Chargers, and installing a new MG Distribution Center and new Battery Chargers, and related equipment such as instrumentation devices, conduits, wire and .

1.1.2.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of measure: job.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AACE INTERNATIONAL (AACE)

AACE 29R-03 (2011) Forensic Schedule Analysis

AACE 52R-06 (2006) Time Impact Analysis - As Applied in Construction

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Administration -- Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Project Scheduler Qualifications; G Preliminary Project Schedule; G Initial Project Schedule; G Periodic Schedule Update; G

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS

Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating and production of reports. The authorized representative must have a minimum of 2-years experience scheduling construction projects similar in size and nature to this project with scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification. Representative must have a comprehensive knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and application.

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2.1 SOFTWARE

The scheduling software utilized to produce and update the schedules required herein must be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification.

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2.1.1 Government Default Software

The Government intends to use Primavera P6.

2.1.2 Contractor Software

Scheduling software used by the contractor must be commercially available from the software vendor for purchase with vendor software support agreements available. The software routine used to create the required sdef file must be created and supported by the software manufacturer.

2.1.2.1 Primavera

If Primavera P6 is selected for use, provide the "xer" export file in a version of P6 importable by the Government system.

2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera

If the contractor chooses software other than Primavera P6, that is compliant with this specification, provide for the Government's use two licenses, two computers, and training for two Government employees in the use of the software. These computers will be stand-alone and not connected to Government network. Computers and licenses will be returned at project completion.

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3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. The scheduling of design and construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel must actively participate in its development. Designers, Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project must also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation to generate all Project Schedules. Prepare each Project Schedule using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

The schedule is the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN must equal the value of the CLIN.

3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading

Activity cost loading must be reasonable and without front-end loading.

Provide additional documentation to demonstrate reasonableness if requested by the Contracting Officer.

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3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection

Failure to meet the requirements of this specification may result in the disapproval of the preliminary, initial or periodic schedule updates and subsequent rejection of payment requests until compliance is met.

In the event that the Contracting Officer directs schedule revisions and those revisions have not been included in subsequent Project Schedule revisions or updates, the Contracting Officer may withhold 10 percent of pay request amount from each payment period until such revisions to the project schedule have been made.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Level of Detail Required

Develop the Project Schedule to the appropriate level of detail to address major milestones and to allow for satisfactory project planning and execution. Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval. The Contracting Officer will consider, but is not limited to, the following characteristics and requirements to determine appropriate level of detail:

3.3.2 Activity Durations

Reasonable activity durations are those that allow the progress of ongoing activities to be accurately determined between update periods.

Less than 2 percent of all non-procurement activities may have Original Durations (OD) greater than 20 work days or 30 calendar days.

3.3.3 Design and Permit Activities

Include design and permit activities with the necessary conferences and follow-up actions and design package submission dates. Include the design schedule in the project schedule, showing the sequence of events involved in carrying out the project design tasks within the specific contract period. Provide at a detailed level of scheduling sufficient to identify all major design tasks, including those that control the flow of work.

Also include review and correction periods associated with each item.

3.3.4 Procurement Activities

Include activities associated with the critical submittals and their approvals, procurement, fabrication, and delivery of long lead materials, equipment, fabricated assemblies, and supplies. Long lead procurement activities are those with an anticipated procurement sequence of over 90 calendar days.

3.3.5 Mandatory Tasks

Include the following activities/tasks in the initial project schedule and all updates.

a. Submission, review and acceptance of SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals (individual activity for each).

b. Submission, review and acceptance of design packages.

c. Submission of mechanical/electrical/information systems layout

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d. Long procurement activities

e. Submission and approval of O & M manuals.

f. Submission and approval of as-built drawings.

g. Submission…