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Section 01 10 00 Page 1

Section 01 10 00

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Dated 13 September 2019

1. DESCRIPTION

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 BACKGROUND

2. WORK TO BE PERFORMED

2.1 Work Plan:

2.2 Contractor’s Project Schedule

2.3 Accident Prevention Plan

2.4 Safety

2.5 Sampling Plan Requirements for Personnel and Laboratories

2.6 Waste Disposal Plan

2.7 Final Completion Report:

2.8 Submittals:

2.9 Ventilation Cleaning:

2.9.1 Air Sampling (Personal and Area)

2.9.2 Verification Testing

2.9.3 Clearance Testing

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL WORK:

3.1 Contractor Personnel

3.2 Scheduling

3.3 Daily Work Schedules and Weekly Coordination Meetings

3.4 Work Hours:

3.5 Utilities

3.6 Worksite Communication

3.7 Verification of Dimensions:

3.8 Gate Access

3.9 Government Tools, Equipment and Personnel

3.10 Protection of Existing Facilities

3.11 Internal Combustion Engines

3.12 Security Requirements

3.12.1 AT Level I Training

3.12.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

3.12.3 iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training

3.12.4 OPSEC Training

3.12.5 Pre-screen Candidates using E-Verify Program

3.13 Quality Control

3.14 Quality Assurance.

ATTACHMENTS:

Appendix A – Project Sampling Results Appendix B- Photographs

1. DESCRIPTION

1.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall furnish all services, permits, materials, supplies, labor, equipment, supervision, travel, and any and all other services as required for cleaning dust containing asbestos and heavy metals from ventilation systems, and disposal services necessary to complete this Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Contractor, its subcontractor(s) and appropriate employee(s) of each, shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining any registration or certification as required by Federal, state of South Dakota, and local regulatory agencies, and any other licenses, permits, or other credentials or permissions required to perform these tasks. It is the Contractor’s sole responsibility for timely notification of such actions to Federal, state, or local agencies as required. The Contractor

Section 01 10 00 Page 2 shall obey all laws and regulations of the United States and the state and local governments having jurisdiction over the activities addressed in this PWS regarding the removal, storage, transportation, and disposal of all material. Where the requirements of this specification and Federal, state, Regional or local regulations vary, the most stringent requirements shall be enforced. The government will not be responsible for the penalties or fees which are incurred as a result of contractor negligence.

The Contractor shall supply personnel with sufficient training and certification to perform all tasks (e.g., South

Dakota abatement contractor) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. At a minimum, the work shall be supervised by an individual who meets the definition of a competent person in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62 and 29 CFR 1926.1101, and all workers shall be provided asbestos awareness training in accordance with 29 CFR

1910.1001/29 CFR 1926.1101 and training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1025/29 CFR 1926.62. Fort Randall Project is an active facility with operational and security requirements for various activities. The Contractor will be subject to these limitations relative to coordination of activities, schedule, training and access, and will be responsible for all costs associated with complying with these restrictions.

The Contractor shall ensure the work is conducted in a manner that protects the safety and health of its employees, government employees, and members of the public; and that it complies with all current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) health and safety requirements.

Due to the security requirements of the project, limited photos and drawings are available of the powerhouse. A pre-bid site visit will be scheduled before bid due date. It is suggested that the contractor attend the pre-bid site visit in order to prepare a competitive bid. Failure to attend the site visit does not constitute a change in conditions.

1.2 BACKGROUND

The Fort Randall Dam hydroelectric powerhouse is located on the Missouri River near Pickstown, South Dakota.

Construction of the power plant began in 1946 and was completed in 1956. The Fort Randall Powerhouse is approximately 570 feet long, 80 feet wide, 120 feet in elevation containing five floor elevations and eight hydropower generating units.

Recent wipe sampling of dust revealed the presence of asbestos fibers and heavy metals in the settled dust on surfaces associated with the ventilation system and on various surfaces within the plant. Attached analytical reports show sampling results.

2. WORK TO BE PERFORMED

The work required in this project consists of the cleanup and disposal of dust contaminated with asbestos and heavy metals. These substances are believed to have been generated during routine operation and maintenance activities and during previous contract activities at the facility. The areas to be cleaned in this project consist of the inside of the

HVAC equipment/ventilation system and include all associated system components such as ducts, vents, diffusers, grills, blowers, duct heaters and fire alarm equipment. The HVAC system contains all ductwork, plenums, etc. from the supply indoor side of the exterior wall down through the air plenum wall (which provides fresh air for the HVAC system) to the exhaust indoor side of the exterior wall. The intake fresh air plenum/shaft shall be cleaned to industry standard. Clearance samples will not be taken at the intake fresh air plenum/shaft location.

Balancing of the HVAC system will not be required under this contract. The Contractor shall mark all air control equipment before cleaning and place the equipment in the same location after cleaning.

The Contractor shall include costs for contract or project administration, preparation of the required Work Plans and

Appendices, pre‐performance meeting, quality control reporting including Daily Quality Control Reports (DQCRs), all other interim reporting while work is in progress, final completion report, and mobilization/demobilization.

DQCRs shall be submitted to the Government throughout the duration of the contract.

2.1 Work Plan:

A comprehensive Work Plan shall be prepared to fully describe all aspects of the work to be completed. The Work

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Plan shall contain, but not be limited to, the following:

Description of work to be performed including the overall approach to the work, the methods of operation, type of equipment, anticipated timeframes or production rates, definable features of work, verification sampling protocols, personnel required, and other special considerations.

Description of methods to prevent contamination of adjacent work areas.

Schedule that presents the approach to completing the required work and key milestones to include a detailed phasing/sequencing plan.

Permits, licenses, and certificates (e.g., asbestos worker), identification number, and location(s) of the disposal facility, if necessary.

Key personnel to be used and their responsibilities.

Training certificates and evidence of current medical surveillance for key personnel.

Sampling plan outlining methods to collect, transport, and analyze sample material. Sampling plan shall address all anticipated sampling including but not limited to: personal sampling, area air sampling, wipe sampling, and waste disposal sampling. Sampling plan shall include: certifications of testing laboratory, personnel taking the samples, and identification of sampling procedures and analytical methods. Contractor shall submit sampling and analytical method for air samples, wipe samples and waste analysis for approval.

Examples of all logs, reports, and record keeping that will be utilized.

A Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) shall review and approve the work plan. The CIH shall be certified by the

American Board of Industrial Hygiene and have a minimum of 2 years prior experience working on asbestos-related projects. A copy of the CIH certification along with name, address, and telephone number shall be submitted.

2.2 Contractor’s Project Schedule

The Contractor’s Project Schedules shall identify all planned work activities with estimated start dates, end dates, and durations. See Section 3 of this PWS for additional information regarding permitted work schedules. An updated schedule shall be submitted with every progress payment.

2.3 Accident Prevention Plan

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) that complies with the requirements defined in the

USACE Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements). This document is available at http://www.usace.army.mil/ under library and publications. The APP shall include but is not limited to: site-specific fall protection plan; site-specific confined space entry; site-specific hazardous energy control plan; activity hazard analyses that address safe work practices, procedures, equipment, and personal protection equipment. The Accident Prevention Plan shall incorporate the current requirements of 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and EM 385-1-1. Because this work is related to asbestos and heavy metals, the Contractor’s APP shall specifically address potential for heavy metal and asbestos exposure and the Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA standards.

2.4 Safety

EM 385-1-1

The Contractor shall comply with the safety and health provisions of the Corps Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements). This document is available at http://www.usace.army.mil/ under library and publications.

The Contractor shall also comply with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards.

Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government -accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and

Section 01 10 00 Page 4 qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs. The SSHO may also serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent. The SSHO shall have a minimum of 1 year specialized experience in implementing safety and occupational health programs at asbestos sites and/or lead sites. The SSHO shall be qualified as a competent person for asbestos in accordance with the training identified in 29 CFR 1926.1101. The SSHO shall meet 29 CFR 1910.1025/29 CFR 1926.62 requirements for training in lead.

Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must:

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports. Report mishaps and near misses.

c. Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors, and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

d. Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1, and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.

e. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

f. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

g. Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and discuss during bi-weekly meetings.

On-Site Personnel Training Requirements

At a minimum, all on-site personnel for this project shall receive asbestos awareness training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1001/29 CFR 1926.1101, and lead awareness training in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1025/29 CFR 1926.62. Provide documentation/certification that each on-site personnel has received the required training.

Work Platform and Scaffold

It is assumed that access to some ventilation system components will require scaffolding, work platforms and/or mechanized equipment. For any work that requires scaffolding, the Contractor shall provide a detailed design document that describes the scaffold type, materials, and methods to erect all scaffolding. The Contractor is responsible for the design and adequacy of the scaffold. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any required engineering certifications, load ratings, or any other required certifications related to the scaffold. Any acceptance of this document by the Government shall not be construed as a determination of adequacy or safety. All work platforms and/or scaffolding shall meet EM 385-1-1 requirements at a minimum. The Contractor shall provide a competent person for scaffolding who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 22.B.02.

Competent Person, Scaffolding

The CP, Scaffolding is a person meeting the competent person requirements in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the scaffolding program. The CP for Scaffolding has enough training, knowledge and experience in scaffolding to correctly identify, evaluate and address existing and potential hazards and also has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to these hazards. CP qualifications must be documented and include experience on the specific scaffolding systems/types being used, assessment of the base material that the scaffold will be erected upon, load calculations for materials and personnel, and erection and dismantling. The CP for scaffolding must have a documented, minimum of 8-hours of scaffold training to include training on the specific type of scaffold being used (e.g. mast-climbing, adjustable, tubular frame), in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section

22.B.02.

The Competent Person identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and accepted Accident

Prevention Plan, must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the Contracting Officer for information in consultation with the Safety Office.

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Fall Protection Plan

Establish a fall protection program, for the protection of all employees exposed to fall hazards. Within the program include company policy, identify roles and responsibilities, education and training requirements, fall hazard identification, prevention and control measures, inspection, storage, care and maintenance of fall protection equipment and rescue and evacuation procedures in accordance with ASSE/SAFE Z359.2 and EM 385-1-1, Sections

21.A and 21.D. The plan must comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D and ASSE/SAFE Z359.2, be site specific, and address all fall hazards in the work place and during different phases of performance. Address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to lower levels when they are exposed to fall hazards above 6 feet.

A competent person or qualified person for fall protection must prepare and sign the plan documentation. Include fall protection and prevention systems, equipment and methods employed for every phase of work, roles and responsibilities, assisted rescue, self-rescue and evacuation procedures, training requirements, and monitoring methods. Review and revise, as necessary, the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation as conditions change reflecting any changes during the course of performance due to changes in personnel, equipment, systems or work habits. Keep and maintain the accepted Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation at the job site for the duration of the project. Include the Fall Protection and Prevention Plan documentation in the Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

Competent Person, Fall Protection

The CP, Fall Protection, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and in accordance with ASSE/SAFE Z359.0, who has been designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

The Competent Person identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program and accepted Accident

Prevention Plan, must be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the Contracting Officer for information in consultation with the Safety Office.

Qualified Person, Fall Protection

A QP for FP is a person meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and ASSE/SAFE Z359.0, with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, and evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems.

Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

Develop a HECP in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 12, 29 CFR 1910.147, 29 CFR 1910.333, 29

CFR 1915.89, ASSE/SAFE Z244.1, and ASSE/SAFE A10.44. Submit this HECP as part of the Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Conduct a preparatory meeting and inspection with all effected personnel to coordinate all HECP activities. Document this meeting and inspection in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12.A.02. Ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures. For work on the HVAC systems, USACE will lockout the HVAC systems being cleaned and the Contractor shall affix its own lockout device onto the USACE lockout systems.

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Before beginning each activity, task or Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous project operations, or where a new work crew or subcontractor is to perform the work, the Contractor(s) performing that work activity must prepare an AHA. AHAs must be developed by the Prime Contractor, subcontractor, or supplier performing the work, and provided for Prime Contractor review

Section 01 10 00 Page 6 and approval before submitting to the Contracting Officer. AHAs must be signed by the SSHO, Superintendent, QC Manager and the subcontractor Foreman performing the work. Format the AHA in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 1 or as directed by the Contracting Officer. Submit the AHA for review at least 15 working days prior to the start of each activity task, or DFOW.

The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to revise and resubmit the AHA if it fails to effectively identify the work sequences, specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, personnel and the control measures to be implemented. AHAs must identify competent persons required for phases involving high risk activities, including confined entry, crane and rigging, excavations, trenching, electrical work, fall protection, and scaffolding.

Accident Reporting

Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, property damage, and near misses as defined in EM 385-1-1, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Complete the applicable USACE Accident Report ENG Form 3394, and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar day(s) of the accident.

The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms. Near Misses: For Army pro jects, report all "Near Misses" to the GDA, using local mishap reporting procedures, within 24 hrs. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor the required forms. Near miss reports are considered positive and proactive

Contractor safety management actions.

2.5 Sampling Plan Requirements for Personnel and Laboratories

Personnel performing sampling shall be trained in accordance with ARSD 74:31and 29 CFR 1926.1101in a discipline that allows them to perform asbestos sampling such as inspector or contractor/supervisor. In addition, personnel performing sampling shall be trained in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.62. Laboratories performing analysis for asbestos shall provide certification that each laboratory is American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited and that persons counting the samples have been judged proficient by current inclusion on the

AIHA Asbestos Analysis Registry (AAR) and successful participation of the laboratory in the Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) Program. Where analysis to determine asbestos content in bulk materials is required, submit evidence that the laboratory is accredited by the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) under

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for asbestos analysis. The testing laboratory selected to perform the air and wipe analysis, testing, and reporting of airborne concentrations of lead shall be participating in the EPA National Lead Laboratory Accreditation Program (NLLAP) by being accredited by either the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) or the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and be successfully participating in the Environmental Lead Proficiency Analytical Testing (ELPAT) program to perform sample analysis .

2.6 Waste Disposal Plan

The Contractor shall review all information provided in this PWS and develop the Waste Disposal Plan that shall include the transportation and disposal criteria, procedures, and practices sufficient to protect personnel and the environment from associated hazards. The Contractor shall provide a description regarding the type and volume of wastes anticipated to be generated, including cleaning wipes, cleaning and rinse water, personal protective equipment, and any other waste materials generated by performance of the work. The management and disposition of all wastes shall be described in the plan. The Contractor will coordinate disposal with the facility Environmental Compliance Coordinator (ECC) and shall provide 48-hour notice to the ECC for any disposal activities. The

Contractor shall identify and perform any additional characterization (testing) necessary to ensure compliance with waste management requirements. Selection of the approved disposal facility shall be based upon cost‐effectiveness, compliance status, regulatory agency input and Government approval.

The Contractor shall be responsible for proper management (storage, transport and disposal) of all waste materials

(including any hazardous waste) generated as a result of performing the work in this contract. All waste management practices shall be in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary analytical testing for waste characterization purposes. It is anticipated that waste from cleaning activities will at minimum be considered friable asbestos waste. The Contractor shall prepare all waste manifests, bills of lading, and

Section 01 10 00 Page 7 any other administrative paperwork required for disposal. The Fort Randall Power Plant has a Small Quantity Generator ID #. The Government will sign all hazardous and nonhazardous manifests and waste shipment paperwork as the Generator for all waste being disposed. Waste must be properly classified, documented, transported, and disposed of within 90 days of generation.

Wastes shall be removed from the site by the Contractor and disposed of at a facility approved by the Government.

The Contractor shall receive written acceptance from the disposal facility prior to mobilization for transportation and disposal. The Contractor shall not transport any wastes prior to Government approval of the proper manifests and documentation. The Contractor shall submit all waste analytical with submitted manifest or bill of lading for the government review. The Government will make every effort to conduct the approval process within five (5) working days after the Contractor submits the proper manifests and documentation.

2.7 Final Completion Report:

The Contractor shall prepare a final, comprehensive Completion Report that describes all of the ventilation system cleaning work completed under this contract. The Report shall include the following: narrative description of work performed in each functional area including any documented accidents or mishaps; before and after photographs of each area where work was performed including photographs from inside the ductwork; all air sampling results, tables that summarize the Contractor’s verification and clearance sampling results; copies of all analytical laboratory reports;

summary of all hazardous and non‐hazardous waste materials disposed including types, quantity, disposal facility, dates of shipment, copies of certificates of disposal; and copies of all DQCRs generated during the life of the project.

2.8 Submittals:

The following is a list of all required reports or other 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. “DO” represents the Design Office. “RO” represents the Resident Office.

Pre-Performance Submittals:

Work Plan; G, PO Project Schedule; G, PO Accident Prevention Plan; G, DO, PO

Work Platform and Scaffold Design (if scaffolding is used) ; G, DO, PO Waste Disposal Plan; G, PO

Test Reports:

Analytical test reports; G, PO

Operation and Maintenance Data:

Final Completion Report; G, DO, PO

For Submittals that are written documents, the Contractor shall provide one electronic document (pdf or Word format) for Government review thru RMS 3.0 Contractor Mode (RMS3/CM). Contractor shall assume up to 20 days for

Government review and approval. The Contractor shall notify the government representative via email any time a transmittal is submitted. Time will not begin until a notification has been sent and a date received is entered by the Government.

2.9 Ventilation Cleaning:

Ventilation cleaning shall include work for all of the ventilation areas described below. This task shall include containment measures, containment structures, or engineering controls necessary to protect building occupants and workers by controlling the dispersion of debris and dust from the work area. Include management and disposal of all

Section 01 10 00 Page 8 hazardous and non‐hazardous waste generated as a result of the Contractor’s cleaning activities.

The base contract includes the following HVAC systems:

Supply systems S2, S3, and S3A,All return ductwork associated with systems S2, S3, and S3A, and Exhaust systems E1A E1B, E1C, E1D, E2, and E3.

Note 1: Exhaust systems E1A, E2, and E3 are served by various supply systems, i.e., S1J, S1K, S2, S3, S3A, etc.

Note 2: Systems S2 and S3 are not limited to a single floor elevation.

Note 3: The standalone air conditioning system in the powerhouse break room shall be considered part of system S2 and shall be cleaned at the same time.

Individual options are tasks associated with cleaning each of the following systems:

S-1A S-1B

S-1C S-1D S-1E

S-1F S-1G S-1H

S-1J and S1K.

System S1 includes ductwork on the upstream and downstream sides of the powerhouse. Systems S-1A through S-1J are similar stand-alone systems. System S-1K is a separate system specifically for the station service transformer room. See paragraph 3.2 Scheduling for available cleaning times for the various systems.

The Contractor shall clean eighteen inches (18”) around each supply and return air outlet. These locations will be subject to a visual inspection by the USACE QA representative.

The Ventilation systems slated to be cleaned are shown in the project drawings, which are available by request from the Contract Specialist. These drawings are for reference of the ductwork only. Notes on some drawings that reference work other than cleaning can be disregarded.

The Contractor’s work plan shall indicate the engineering controls and cleaning methods proposed for the ventilation system. The Contractor shall seal all openings into portions of the ventilations system that are being cleaned. The

Contractor shall use HEPA-filtered equipment to capture dust.

The Contractor shall not use any cleaning chemicals in the HVAC system that may negatively impact USACE equipment or may be hazardous to human health. All chemical use for this project shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Identify all chemicals to be used in the Contractor’s Work Plan, along with the purpose for using the chemical. Safety data sheets (SDSs) for all chemicals used in this project shall be submitted as part of the APP.

The air handling unit on systems S1A thru S1J on EL. 1244 contain internal insulation. The insulation shall be removed and properly disposed and replaced in kind. See Photos 10 through 14 in Appendix B.

Contractor may opt to replace sections of ductwork in lieu of cleaning. Replacement ductwork shall be new in kind or better. Product data sheet shall be submitted for new ductwork for approval from the COR. All repairs and replacement of HVAC components shall be compliant with Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) standards. Encapsulation is not an acceptable method for meeting initial clearance sampling levels.

At the conclusion of cleaning efforts for each system, the Contractor shall remove, dispose of, and install new

USACE-supplied HVAC system filters. USACE will supply all necessary replacement filters.

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The Contactor shall be responsible for the installation, maintenance and dismantling of any containment measures or containment structures necessary to complete the cleaning work. The Contractor shall conduct all cleaning work in a manner that does not contaminate other areas in the vicinity. If non-project areas become contaminated with dust from the ventilation system, the Contractor shall be required to clean the impacted areas to clearance levels specified in this contract at no expense to the Government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the collection, characterization, and disposal of all waste material collected and generated during the cleaning work.

All work activities and access shall be coordinated between the Contractor and the Government personnel at the plant.

In certain areas, the Government employees may require unrestricted and unlimited access while the Contractor’s cleaning operations are taking place. These areas include but are not limited to the control room, the computer room, and administrative areas. The control room is manned 24 hours per day and it is necessary to limit system outages during cleaning of the system that services the control room (System S3A). Some areas of the Plant may be closed to Government employees while the Contractor is working. The Contractor is advised that other Contractors may also be working in the Plant at the same time and that coordination with those other firms will be required in addition to coordination with the Government staff.

2.9.1 Air Sampling (Personal and Area)

To ensure safety of personnel within the power plant, air sampling for asbestos and RCRA 8 metals must be completed during initial cleaning activities for each portion of the ventilation system. The Contractor must show acceptable exposure levels to continue work activities.

Asbestos fiber counts from these samples shall be less than 0.1 fibers/cc.

Air samples for RCRA metals shall be below the OSHA TWA PEL or ACGIH TLV, whichever is less:

Arsenic – 0.5 mg/m3

Barium - 0.5 mg/m3

Cadmium - 0.005 mg/m3

Chromium - 0.5 mg/m3

Lead – 0.05 mg/m3 (PEL), 0.03 mg/m3 (action level)

Mercury – 0.025 mg/m3 Selenium – 0.2 mg/m3, and

Silver 0.01 mg/m3.

Area air sampling shall be completed within areas served by the ventilation section being cleaned. The quantity and location of area air sampling shall be coordinated with USACE quality assurance (QA) staff. Additional air sampling shall be required if the Contractor changes the cleaning process. Sampling shall be completed for each separate ventilation system. The results of air sampling shall be provided to USACE within 72 hours after the end of the sampling period.

2.9.2 Verification Testing

The Contractor shall perform verification testing for each ventilation system where ventilation cleaning is performed.

This testing shall consist of surface (wipe) samples and analysis. The purpose of verification testing is for the

Contractor to demonstrate to the Government that floors or other horizontal surfaces in the vicinity have not been impacted by ventilation system cleaning work. The Contractor, in coordination with USACE QA, shall select 4 locations per ventilation system for verification testing. Initial verification testing shall be completed before ventilation cleaning. The contractor shall then clean the ventilation system, and then complete final verification testing after ventilation cleaning. All wipe samples shall be analyzed for lead and asbestos and shall be reported in units of micrograms per square foot (ug/ft2) or structures per square centimeter (str/cm²), respectively. Samples for asbestos shall be analyzed by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). Verification testing results shall be provided to the Government within one week of sample collection. Lead samples will serve to indicate whether cleaning for metals contamination is acceptable. Results are acceptable if they indicate that cleaning efforts did not

Section 01 10 00 Page 10 negatively impact surfaces in the vicinity of the ventilation system. If results indicate that vicinity surfaces have been negatively impacted by ventilation system cleaning, the Contractor shall clean surfaces in the vicinity down to clearance standards identified below. Also, the Government will be using a third party consultant to perform QA testing and will compare verification test results submitted by the Contractor to the QA results obtained by the third party consultant. The Government shall be given a minimum of 48 hour notice of all testing.

2.9.3 Clearance Testing

At the conclusion of cleaning efforts for each ventilation system, the Contractor shall perform preliminary wipe testing of the ventilation system to determine if cleaning efforts have been sufficient. Wipe samples shall be analyzed for lead and asbestos and shall be reported in units of micrograms per square foot (ug/ft2) or structures per square centimeter (str/cm²). Lead samples will serve to determine if metal dust cleaning is acceptable. Clearance levels are maximum 200 (ug/ft

) for lead and 5000 (str/cm²) for asbestos. Sample location will be coordinated with government representative. Preliminary and final clearance testing results shall be provided to the Government within one week of sample collection. Preliminary and final clearance testing will be conducted at a frequency of two (2) wipe samples for every 200 linear feet of ventilation ductwork or two (2) wipe samples for every separate ventilation ductwork where ventilation cleaning occurred; whichever is more. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with re‐work or additional cleaning of a ventilation system that has failed to meet the clearance criteria established by the Government. Clearance samples will not be taken on the intake fresh air plenum/shaft.

Final clearance sampling will be performed by the Government’s third party consultant. The Contractor shall notify the Government at least 48 hours in advance when they request the Government’s third party consultant to perform clearance testing. The Contractor’s preliminary sampling results and locations will be provided to the third party consultant. If requested, the Contractor and the Government third party consultant can take clearance samples at the same time. The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR for scheduling and locations of clearance samples. The

Contractor must achieve acceptable clearance levels per the third party consultant sampling for the ventilation cleaning to be considered complete.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL WORK:

3.1 Contractor Personnel

Self-Performance of Work

The contractor shall perform all work under this contract using his or her own forces except as provided in

Paragraph 3.1.2 Subcontracting. Employees who perform this work shall be qualified persons on the contractors own payroll.

Subcontracting

The contractor shall not subcontract any work without written approval of the Contracting Officer.

Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3.2 Scheduling

The contractor shall coordinate all project work with the onsite Government staff. Only one unit may be out of service at a time, and the contractor shall submit notice of this outage to the Government staff no less than 21 days before the scheduled outage. The Contractor shall supply the Government with a work plan and schedule with a detailed sequence of work tasks. The Contractor will supply sufficient notice to the Government and third party consultant in order to establish limits of work and coordinate housekeeping activities at the facility to minimize any disruption in power generation or other necessary operations associated with the facility.

HVAC systems S2, S3, S3A are not available for cleaning Dec 1st thru March 30th, and June 1st thru August 30th.

However, if forecasted temps are mild, the COR may approve outages during the exclusion periods. S1 systems are available to be cleaned at any time. Only one fan unit of S1 system may be taken down at a time.

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3.3 Daily Work Schedules and Weekly Coordination Meetings

In order to monitor work under this contract, the Contractor shall attend a weekly coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative at which time the Contractor shall submit for coordination, the areas being cleaned on a daily work schedule for the next two week period. Proposed times and duration of interruptions and protection of adjoining areas shall be included with the Contractor's 2-week work schedule.

3.4 Work Hours:

Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews shall be coordinated with the Government. The Contractor can work Monday through Friday 0700 to 1700. Working outside these work hours will need written permission from the COR. The Contractor will not be allowed to work on Federal holidays. The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this project site:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King's Birthday

President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day

Labor Day Columbus Day

Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1 January Third Monday in January

Third Monday in February Last Monday in May 4 July

First Monday in September Second Monday in October

11 November Fourth Thursday in November 25 December

The Power Plant staff work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30p.m., Monday through Thursday. Admin personnel within the Power Plant work 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m Monday thru Friday. Control Room personnel are onsite 24 hours a day.

USACE may allow alternative work hours to minimize impact to occupied locations. Alternative schedules must be submitted to the COR for approval. Limited use of alternative hours will be utilized.

3.5 Utilities

The Contractor is responsible for arranging telephone/Internet service as necessary through the local telephone company. Toilet facilities will not be available for Contractor's use. The Contractor shall provide and maintain portable toilets for use by the Contractor's staff. Toilet(s) shall be placed at the location directed by the Contracting Officer. To prevent overturning by high winds, all portable toilets shall be anchored down.

The Government will make available, from existing outlets and supplies, all reasonably required amounts of water and electricity required in the performance of the work without charge to the Contractor. The Contractor shall carefully conserve utilities furnished without charge. The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution, and he shall remove the same prior to final acceptance of the performance. USACE has twist lock connection for some utilities as show in Appendix B. Contractor shall supply all connections/adapters to these locations as required to perform work. See Appendix B, photo 15.

3.6 Elevator

The Fort Randall Powerhouse elevator will be available for limited used with COR approval. The elevator has a capacity of 2,500 pounds, a door dimension of 3’6”x 7’, and an inside dimension of 4’x6’2”x 7’4”.

3.7 Powerhouse Overhead Bridge Crane

Only Government personnel will operate the Powerhouse Overhead Bridge Crane. If the Contractor requests to use

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Section 01 10 00 Page 12 the crane for movement of equipment and materials, the Contractor will be responsible for furnishing all rigging and signaling personnel for performing all lifts. The Government shall inspect and reserves the right to reject all

Contractor supplied rigging prior to performing lifts. The Contractor will be responsible for all off-loading, movement and loading of required construction equipment and materials. The Contractor shall properly prepare and plan all lifts such that Government operators are required for a minimum number of occasions. Use of the crane will only be during normal Government working hours. A crane operator will not be furnished on a standby basis. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer or Government QA, in writing 24 hours in advance, all needs for a crane operator. The Government will operate the crane during the normal daytime working hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Thursday, less holidays. The Contractor will be allowed up to 10 man-hours of crane operator travel to/from the Powerhouse Overhead Bridge Crane and crane operation time during the life of the Contract. If more than

10 man-hours is required, the Contractor is required to pay the Government, at the existing regular and/or overtime wage rates for the Government personnel involved, for all work performed by Government personnel at the request of the Contractor and costs be deducted by contract modification and from respective invoices.

3.8 Worksite Communication

Employees working alone in a remote location or away from other workers must be provided an effective means of emergency communications (i.e., cellular phone, two-way radios, land-line telephones or other acceptable means).

The selected communication must be readily available (easily within the immediate reach) of the employee and must be tested prior to the start of work to verify that it effectively operates in the area/environment. An employee check-in/check-out communication procedure must be developed to ensure employee safety.

3.9 Verification of Dimensions:

The Contractor shall become familiar with details of the work, verify dimensions in the field and shall advise the

Government of any discrepancy before performing the work.

3.10 Gate Access

Power Plant gates are locked during normal duty hours. The Contractors on‐site supervisor shall work with the Fort

Randall Power Plant personnel for entry procedures. An Employee Identification and Control Procedure shall be submitted for approval for identification and control of employees entering or leaving the Power Plant. Contractor's personnel will not have access into the work area except during approved work hours. The security of the

Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract, until accepted, are the responsibility of the Contractor whether stored inside or outside the power plant security gate.

3.11 Government Tools, Equipment and Personnel

Except as described above for the use of the elevator and the Powerhouse Overhead Bridge Crane, the Contractor is to be aware that no government tools, equipment, or personnel will be made available for Contractor use or assistance at any time during the project.

3.12 Protection of Existing Facilities

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the work area from damage and upon completion of the work shall leave existing works in a condition equal to that which existed when the work started. The Contractor to shall photograph areas where the HVAC system will be accessed before and after performing the work. If it is necessary for the Contractor to create new access points into the HVAC to perform cleaning operations, these openings shall be sealed in accordance with industry standards by the conclusion of the work for that particular system. All work and storage of materials shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of structures from any structural damage during the performance operations. Roads and surfaces shall be protected from damage by the work or if damaged shall be repaired with equal materials at no additional expense to the Government. At all times the plant and work areas shall be kept in a condition conducive to safety of workmen and the public and neat in appearance. Waste or surplus materials shall not be allowed to accumulate in the storage areas.

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The Contractor shall be responsible for moving and replacing all furniture and equipment as necessary to clean the

HVAC system. The Contractor shall coordinate with the USACE QA representative at least 48 hours in advance of relocating items. Disruptions to employee work stations shall be minimized.

The Contractor shall place field offices, staging areas, stockpile storage, and temporary buildings in areas as directed by the Contracting Officer. Temporary movement or relocation of Contractor facilities will be made only when approved.

3.13 Internal Combustion Engines

If the Contractor plans to use internal combustion engines, such as man-lifts or mobile aerial work platforms, within the powerhouse the contractor shall take all precautions to ensure exhaust is properly controlled. The Contractor shall monitor environmental exposure of employees, including Governmental employees on lower levels, to carbon monoxide whenever internal combustion engines discharge engine exhaust gases indoors to ensure that carbon monoxide levels do not exceed those given in 29 CFR 1926.55,Appendix A. The air monitoring shall be done during initial operation and at least monthly thereafter and during a period representing highest usage in areas where carbon monoxide exposure is most likely.

3.14 Security Requirements

ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

3.14.1 AT Level I Training

All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days prior to mobilization.

The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion and memo listing names of each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee who took the training on the date listed on the submitted certificate, 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 (submittal: <SUB>AT Level I Training Sign In Sheets</SUB>). Any following trainings documented via memo shall require at least one formal certificate matching the dates listed on the memo. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

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3.14.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks 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.

3.12.2.1 Submit a complete, updated and signed, list of all Contractor and subcontractor personnel, including their titles and intended working hours, who will be working on site prior to start of work. This listing shall be revised and resubmitted when personnel changes occur. (SUBMITTAL FIO)

3.12.2.2 Personnel Risk Assessment

A minimum of seven days prior to engaging in work submit, to the CO or Project POC, a Personnel Risk

Assessment (PRA) for each employee requiring authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite. The Contractor employee will only be allowed authorized unescorted physical access after the PRA is shown to and approved by the

Government.

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3.12.2.3 Authorized Unescorted Access Requirements

Perform a PRA on all Contractor personnel that require authorized unescorted access to the Jobsite.

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