New_Water_LinesScope.docx

Construction Specification Gavins Point Project Water Lines

1.0 Scope of Work. Contractor shall be responsible for all labor and material required to bore, excavate, and backfill in approximately 680 ln ft. of 1 ½” High Density Polyethylene water line, approximately 200 ln ft. of 4” High Density Polyethylene pipe, and valves as shown on the drawing. The contractor shall complete all work within 60 calendar days after award. The contractor is responsible for inspecting the site of performance prior to bidding. The contractor can arrange a site visit by contacting Mike Callaghan at 402-667-2563.

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

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 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.

2.0. BEST VALUE: Award to the successful contractor shall be based on “Best Value” rather than low bid. The bids will be based on the following factors:

Factor 1 - Past Performance - The contractor shall provide three references of projects completed within the past three years. These references need to be equal to or similar in scope of this requirement. Contractor shall provide dates and pertinent information to demonstrate how they are comparable to this requirement in size and complexity. The contractor should be a commercial specialty service provider involved in the application of water line installation. The contractor shall include points of contact, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses (if available) for all references.

Factor 2 - Technical Factors - Technical factors will concentrate on the capacity and the qualifications of the contractor's ability to provide quality work.

a. Subfactor 1 - Contractor Approach – Contractors shall submit a proposal describing the approach to be used to accomplish the project objectives that meet the standards of the performance work statement. A site visit to the project is also a required part of the best value criteria.

b. Subfactor 2 - Time for completion of contract - Contractor shall propose a schedule for the time required to procure material, initiate work and complete project.

Factor 3 - Price Factors 1 and 2 when combined are significantly more important than price.

3.0 General

3.1 Standards and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations during the services performed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the extent to which these regulations affect the operations resulting from this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable regulations. Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (USACE – Safety and Health Requirements Manual), dated November 2014;

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

b. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910);

c. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) E-514 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration and Leakage Through Masonry;

d. National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 244 Reduction of Chloride Ion Uptake.

3.1.1 Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The contractor shall prepare the AHA in accordance with Paragraph 01.A.14 or 01.A.15 of the EM 385-1-1. If using Paragraph 01.A.15, prepare the AHA IAW Figure 1-2.

Note: Contractors and other individual employer’s typically use Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), or similar Risk Management assessment tools. The government considers these equivalent to, and acceptable substitutes for, the USACE’s AHA provided the data collected is the same as that required by the AHA, commensurate with the type of services the contractor is performing.

3.1.2 Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). EM 385-1-1 in its entirety may be too complex for the type of work performed under these contracts; contractors may reference Appendix A, for abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall only need to submit items in Appendix A that are pertinent to the contract. The contractor shall use a qualified person to prepare the site-specific abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The contractor shall prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of the EM 385-1-1 and supplemented herein. The contractor shall sign and submit the APP for approval prior to the start of work onsite.

3.2 Measurement and Payment. The government will make payment on a job basis for furnishing all materials, equipment, and labor to perform all operations necessary to complete the work stated in this SOW. See FAR 52.232-5 – Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts for additional information.

3.3 Location. The contractor shall complete all work at Gavins Point Project.

3.4 Staging Area. The government will provide limited space for the contractor to stage equipment and material. The contractor shall contact Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for staging area needs.

3.5 Delivery, Storage, and Handling. Deliver materials in manufacturer’s original, unopened, undamaged containers with labels identified intact. Store material to ensure protection from exposure to harmful environmental conditions. Store material at the manufacturer’s recommended temperature and humidity conditions.

3.6 Work Hours and Work Limits. The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

3.7 Facilities. The contractor shall make arrangements for use of public and private utilities, as needed.

3.8 Environmental Conditions. In order to prevent, and to provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the construction activities in the performance of this contract, the contractor and subcontractors shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning environmental pollution control and abatement.

3.8.1 Notification. The COR will notify the contractor in writing of any noncompliance with the aforementioned federal, state, or local laws or regulations. The contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately inform the COR of proposed corrective action and take such action until resolved. If the contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until the contractor has taken satisfactory corrective action.

3.9 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements. N/A

4.0 Submittals. Prior to commencement of work, the contractor shall submit the following documents to the COR for review and approval:

a. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA);

b. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

c. List of who will perform work on this contract;

d. Proof of Insurance for Contractors and Subcontractors;

e. Specific materials specified in the SOW; the contractor shall provide a copy of the MSDS, product data/label, and installation instructions, as applicable;

4.0 Materials.

4.1 Pipes and Valves. Water lines bored shall be a High Density Polyethylene Pipe rated at 250 psi. Curb stops and valves installed shall be a brass valve/riser with drain back. Splices and caps of pipe (where needed) shall match existing buried pipe.

5.0 Point of Contact. Mike Callaghan, (402) 667-2563 or Curt Bisgard, (402) 667-2565.

6.0 Reference Drawings and Maps. Drawings provided for reference only. Drawings may not reflect actual site conditions or show all equipment installed and the government does not guarantee the accuracy of the reference drawings and information provided within this document. Therefore, field verification by the Contractor is highly recommended to determine actual site-specific conditions.