W9128F24R0023 - BB Powerhouse Elevator No. 2 Rehab Big Bend - Specs 2of3.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

(For Construction Contract)

Solicitation Number W9128F24R0023

Powerhouse Elevator No. 2 Rehab

Big Bend Dam, SD

June 2024

US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District

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Powerhouse Elevator No. 2 Rehab - Big Bend Dam BB97

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 12 00 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

01 20 00 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00.24 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

02 82 00 ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS

02 83 00 LEAD IN CONSTRUCTION

DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

DI VI SI ON 07 - THERMAL AND MOI STURE PROTECTI ON

07 21 16 MINERAL FIBER BLANKET INSULATION

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DI VI SI ON 08 - OPENI NGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

DI VI SI ON 09 - FI NI SHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DI VI SI ON 14 - CONVEYI NG EQUI PMENT

14 21 23 ELECTRIC TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS

DI VI SI ON 23 - HEATI NG, VENTI LATI NG, AND AI R CONDI TI ONI NG ( HVAC)

23 30 00 ELEVATOR MACHINE ROOM VENTILATION AND HOISTWAY

PRESSURIZATION SYSTEMS

DI VI SI ON 26 - ELECTRI CAL

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 29 23 ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVE (ASD) SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

DI VI SI ON 28 - ELECTRONI C SAFETY AND SECURI TY

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28 31 70 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

1.1.2 Location

1.1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

1.2 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.3 EXISTING WORK

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

The work includes demolition and replacement of various items including but not limited to elevator equipment, controls, hoist mechanism, hoisting system, and incidental related work. This will include bringing the elevator system up to code to the greatest extent possible. The existing elevator cab and the five existing elevator landing doors will be reused, while the existing elevator door on the cab will be replaced. The machine room and elevator shaft need to be separately enclosed with a 2 hr fire rated wall.

For potential hazardous work there is lead and there is the presence of asbestos/asbestos dust in the wiring, possibly in the machine room door, elevator brake shoes, rough black coating on the outside of the car, and mats hanging on the inside of the car. The interior doors of the elevator tested positive for lead primer via a 3M Instant Test kit.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located at the Big Bend Dam Powerhouse, located near Ft.

Thompson, South Dakota, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.1.3 SCOPE OF WORK

The following is a list of the major work items included in this Contract. All items listed here are described in greater details throughout the rest of the technical sections and bridging drawings. The work includes but not limited to the following:

a. Remove and dispose of existing machine room walls and ceiling.

b. Provide new 2-hr fire rated walls and ceiling for machine room.

c. Provide 2-hr fire rated wall to separate the machine room from the shaft.

d. Remove, dispose, and replace elevator equipment, elevator controller, elevator governor, hoisting machines, and wiring, while also providing upgrades to the elevator machine room.

e. Provide independent ventilation or air conditioning system to protect against the overheating of the electrical equipment.

f. Provide an elevator hoistway pressurization system for smoke control.

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g. Provide an update to the existing interior lighting.

h. Provide an update to the existing interior fire alarm system.

i. Provide necessary electrical work to comply with code.

j. Provide work to bring elevator system up to existing life safety and elevator standards.

k. Reuse existing elevator cab and the five existing elevator landing doors.

l. Remove, dispose, and replace existing elevator cab door.

m. Provide Operation and Maintenance training for equipment provided with O&M manuals.

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 damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

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.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 12 00

CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.2 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

1.3.1 Dust Control and Removal

1.4 CARE OF WATER

1.5 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1.6 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

1.7 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

1.8 SUBMITTALS

1.9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRESS CHARTS

1.10 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

1.11 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

1.12 Restrooms

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

1.14 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

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CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The work covered in this section is outlined as a statement of construction requirements common to all the work. Specific requirements for materials and installations are provided under the Technical Sections herewith. No claims for extras shall be made on account of items presumed to have been omitted from this section.

1.2 CONSTRUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY

The Contractor will be assigned working areas or working right-of-way limits for use in the prosecution of work under this contract, subject to the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Operations and Storage Areas."

1.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND WORKS

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. All work, storage of materials, and construction plant shall be kept within the limits of the areas assigned. Prior to construction operations, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer's representative to determine the proximity of any possible under-ground obstructions, pipe or equipment which could be damaged as a result of construction operations.

Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the locations are otherwise made known to the Contractor shall be protected from damage, and if damaged, shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional expense to the Government. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing utility lines that are not shown or the locations of which have not been made known to the Contractor, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will review the information and discuss with the Contractor how to proceed. The Contractor will be responsible for the protection of structures from any structural damage during the construction 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 construction areas.

1.3.1 Dust Control and Removal

Special measures shall be taken to minimize air-borne dust in work areas.

Dust shall not be allowed to accumulate about the powerhouse in general.

Return air ducts for heating, ventilating and air conditioning shall be blocked, where practicable, or equipped with filters in areas where dust is being produced or agitated. Removal of dust shall be by sweeping with dust wetted down or overlain with sweeping compound, or by vacuum cleaner as approved. Where air-borne dust in objectionable amount is unavoidable, SECTION 01 12 00 Page 2 equipment, which contain commutators, contactors, bearing, etc., shall be covered. Adequate air filters shall be provided in covers over equipment which requires circulation of air while operating. Dust shall be removed daily on a continuing basis during the life of this contract. Dust shall be removed as directed from the interior of equipment housed in cabinets by method approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 CARE OF WATER

Full responsibility for care of water shall be borne by the Contractor until completion of work under this contract. The Contractor shall provide the materials and equipment and perform all work necessary to facilitate construction and to protect the work from damage by water. The Contractor shall make the needed investigations and determinations of conditions, both existing and anticipated concerning care of water. Plans for care of water are subject to approval by the Contracting Officer prior to construction. Facilities shall be removed upon completion of the work.

1.5 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

All buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor shall be maintained in a satisfactory condition with strict observance of the rules of sanitation, safety and order as may be established by the Contracting Officer. Prior to final payment under the contract, all buildings and facilities constructed by the Contractor for the Contractor's use shall be removed from the site by the Contractor.

1.6 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate work with that of the State and others working in the area during the life of this contract. The Contractor shall coordinate work with others to avoid undue interference and shall conduct operations, other than approved required access, within the limits of the assigned construction area or construction right-of-way limits. The Contractor shall cooperate with others as necessary in the interest of timely completion of all work and in the event of disagreement the decision of the Contracting Officer shall be final.

1.7 COORDINATION AND OUTAGES

The Contractor's employees shall not open, close or tamper with switches, valves or control devices for existing installed equipment. Only Government operating personnel will be authorized to open or close existing switches, valves and control devices to enable the Contractor to make connections or modifications to existing equipment. Work shall be coordinated and scheduled to reduce the "Down" time of operating equipment or systems to a minimum.

1.8 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

SECTION 01 12 00 Page 3 that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Proposed Methods of Operation; G-AO

Progress Charts; G-AO

Construction Right-of-Way

(Right-of-Way Agreements)

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Care of Water; G-AO

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Warranty of Construction

(List of warranties with copy of each)

1.9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROGRESS CHARTS

To be submitted in accordance with the SECTION 00 72 00, GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Schedule for Construction Contracts" shall indicate the required data for each of the principal features of the work. Contract changes or modifications will not include extensions of time unless the updated progress chart shows that the contract completion date is delayed due to the affect of the change on one or more principal features of the work.

1.10 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of--

(1) The Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

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(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor's expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall--

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor's warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government's rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud. (FAR 52.246-21)

1.11 TELEPHONE/INTERNET

The Contractor is responsible for arranging telephone/Internet service for the Contractor's trailer through the local telephone company.

1.12 Restrooms

The Contractor will be allowed to use the powerhouse restroom facilities designated for their use. The contractor shall negotiate with the existing janitorial contractor a monthly fee for additional cleaning and supplies to maintain these facilities during their use. This fee in the past as ranged from $100-200 per month to be paid directly to the janitorial contractor.

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The Contractor and his staff are expected to be respectful of the restroom privileges. Should the restroom privileges be abused, the Contractor will be required to bring portable toilets for his staff.

1.13 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall provide a marked-up half size drawing to show actual work performed to include necessary sketches, modification drawings, shop drawings and notes. Red ink is to be used for additions and deviations from the contract. Green ink is to be used to indicate work deleted from the contract. The drawings shall be maintained by the Contractor as the work progresses and available for review by the government representatives. The as-built drawings shall be submitted for approval at the completion of the project. The completed set shall be available at time of final inspection. Any new drawings created by the contractor will need to be done in AutoCADD or Microstation.

In accordance with the clause "Payment Under Fixed - Price Construction Contracts", $35,000 or 1 percent of the present contract value, whichever is greater, will be withheld from payment for the creation of As-Built Drawings until Final As-Built Drawings are delivered to and accepted by the COR.

1.14 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS AND WORKING HOURS

The Contractor will have access to the facility for work during normal plant business hours from 0630 to 1630 hrs Monday through Friday, excluding any federally recognized holidays or observance days. The Contractor shall plan all work accordingly. These hours will be strictly adhered to unless the Government determines work outside this time is beneficial to the Government or a bilateral modification for extended working hours is executed.

The following Federal legal holidays are observed by this installation:

New Year's Day 1 January Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

If the wage determination has a discrepancy with the above list of observed Federal holidays, then the wage determination takes precedence.

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 20 00

PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.2 PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

1.2.1 Obligation of Government Payments

1.2.2 Payment for Onsite and Offsite Materials

1.3 RETAINAGE OF PAYMENT

1.4 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

1.5 BASE BID ITEMS

1.5.1 CLIN 0001

1.5.2 CLIN 0002

1.5.3 CLIN 0003

1.5.4 CLIN 0004

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PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

a. The following measurement and payment paragraphs constitute full compensation for all work incidental to completion of the work under those terms. In the event any work is required by the specifications sections or by the drawings and not specifically mentioned in the measurement and payment paragraphs, separate or direct payment will not be made and all costs thereof are incidental to and included in the Contract prices and payments for all items listed in the price schedule. The word "provided" means "furnished and installed" when used in this Section or elsewhere in the technical Sections.

b. In each instance the Contract price for an item will constitute full compensation as herein specified, as shown, or as otherwise approved. The Contract price and payment will also constitute full compensation for all work incidental to completion of the item, unless such work is otherwise specifically mentioned for separate payment under another line item. In the event any work is required by the specification Sections or by the drawings and not specifically mentioned in the measurement and payment paragraphs, separate or direct payment will not be made and all costs thereof are incidental to and included in the Contract prices and payments for all items listed in the schedule. Payment for work activities involving lead based paint will be incidental to the related Contract Line Item Number (CLIN).

1.2 PAYMENTS TO THE CONTRACTOR

Payments will be made on submission of itemized requests by the Contractor which comply with the requirements of this section, and will be subject to reduction for overpayments or increase for underpayments made on previous payments to the Contractor.

1.2.1 Obligation of Government Payments

The obligation of the Government to make payments required under the provisions of this Contract will, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be subject to reductions and suspensions permitted under the FAR and agency regulations including the following in accordance with FAR

32.103 Progress Payments Under Construction Contracts:

a. Reasonable deductions due to defects in material or workmanship;

b. Claims which the Government may have against the Contractor under or in connection with this Contract;

c. Unless otherwise adjusted, repayment to the Government upon demand for overpayments made to the Contractor; and

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d. Failure to maintain accurate "as-built" or record drawings in accordance with FAR 52.236.21.

1.2.2 Payment for Onsite and Offsite Materials

Progress payments may be made to the Contractor for materials delivered on the site, for materials stored off construction sites, or materials that are in transit to the construction sites under the following conditions:

a. FAR 52.232-5(b) Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts.

b. Materials delivered on the site but not installed, including completed preparatory work, and off-site materials to be considered for progress payment must be major high cost, long lead, special order, or specialty items, not susceptible to deterioration or physical damage in storage or in transit to the construction site. Examples of materials acceptable for payment consideration include, but are not limited to, non-magnetic steel, equipment, machinery, pipe and fittings. Materials not acceptable for payment include consumable materials such as nails, fasteners, conduits, and insulation.

c. Materials to be considered for progress payment prior to installation must be specifically and separately identified in the Contractor's estimates of work submitted for the Contracting Officer's approval in accordance with price schedule of this Contract. Requests for progress payment consideration for such items must be supported by documents establishing their value and that the title requirements of the clause at FAR 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts have been met.

d. Materials are adequately insured and protected from theft and exposure.

e. Provide a written consent from the company with each payment request for offsite materials.

f. Materials to be considered for progress payments prior to installation must be stored either in the Continental United States.

g. Materials in transit to the job site or storage site are not acceptable for payment.

1.3 RETAINAGE OF PAYMENT

Retainage in the amount of $35,000 or 1 percent of contract value, whichever is greater, will be withheld until all final submittals including Operations and Maintenance Manuals and as-built drawings have been approved by the Government.

1.4 JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this Contract for which Contract job payments will be made are listed in the PRICE SCHEDULE and described below. Include all costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job or unit price payment item, 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

SECTION 01 20 00 Page 3 protection, meeting safety requirements, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.5 BASE BID ITEMS

Base Bid Items for the work of this contract are listed in the SCHEDULE and described below. The Base Bid Items include Single Job Payment Items.

1.5.1 CLIN 0001

This CLIN will be measured for payment as a complete pay item (JOB).

Payment shall constitute full compensation for all plant, material, equipment, and labor to complete architectural work items including but not limited to removal and disposal of existing machine room walls and ceiling; providing new fire rated walls and ceilings for machine room;

providing fire rated wall to fully separate the machine room from the shaft; and replacing the existing elevator cab door.

1.5.2 CLIN 0002

This CLIN will be measured for payment as a complete pay item (JOB).

Payment shall constitute full compensation for all plant, material, equipment, and labor to complete mechanical work items including but not limited to replacement of elevator equipment, elevator controller, elevator governor, hoisting machines, and wiring; upgrades to the elevator machine room including an independent ventilation or air conditioning system to protect against the overheating of the electrical equipment; and provide an elevator hoist way pressurization system for smoke control.

1.5.3 CLIN 0003

This CLIN will be measured for payment as a complete pay item (JOB).

Payment shall constitute full compensation for all plant, material, equipment, and labor to complete electrical work items including but not limited to providing new interior lighting and distribution equipment;

provide an update to the interior fire alarm system; and provide necessary electrical work to comply with code.

1.5.4 CLIN 0004

This CLIN will be measured for payment as a complete pay item (JOB).

Payment shall constitute full compensation for all remaining work. The work for this item shall include but not be limited to providing work to bring elevator system up to existing life safety and elevator standards;

mobilization and demobilization; general clean-up; and any other incidental and customarily performed work needed to complete work not covered by CLIN 0001, CLIN 0002 and CLIN 0003.

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

1.2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING

CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS STATUTE CERTIFIED LABOR

PAYROLLS

1.3 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

1.5 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1.6 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.6.1 SETS FURNISHED

1.6.2 DISTRIBUTION

1.6.3 NOTIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES

1.6.4 OMISSIONS

1.7 SUBMITTALS

1.8 PAYMENT

1.8.1 PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

1.8.2 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFFSITE

1.9 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

1.10 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

1.11 INSURANCE REQUIRED

1.12 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC)

1.13 NONDOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

1.14 DAILY WORK SCHEDULES AND WEEKLY COORDINATION MEETINGS

1.15 ASBESTOS AND LEAD

1.16 PARTNERING

1.17 PROFIT

1.18 LABOR CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1.19 DRAWING SCALES

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Attachments:

1.1 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

In accordance with FAR 31.105(d)(2)(i)(b), for the predetermined schedule of construction equipment use rates, use Engineer Pamphlet (EP) 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule. Copies of each regional schedule may be obtained through the following internet site:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Pamphlets/ on pages 10 and 11 of 13.

1.2 CONTRACTOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING

CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS STATUTE CERTIFIED LABOR PAYROLLS

a. Use a commercially-available electronic system to process and submit certified payrolls electronically to the Government. The requirements for preparing, processing and providing certified labor payrolls are established by the Wage Rate Requirements statute.

b. Obtain and provide for all access, licenses, and other services required to provide for receipt, processing, certifying, electronically transmitting to the Government, and storing weekly payrolls and other data required for the Contractor to comply with the Wage Rate Requirements statute. Use the electronic payroll service to prepare, process, and maintain the relevant payrolls and basic records during all work under this construction contract. The electronic payroll service must be capable of preserving these payrolls and related basic records for the required three years after contract completion. Obtain and provide electronic system access to the Government, as required to comply with the Wage Rate Requirements over the duration of the construction contract.

c. The Contractor's provision and use of an electronic payroll processing system must meet the following basic functional criteria:

(1) commercially available;

(2) compliant with appropriate Wage Rate Requirements statute payroll provisions in the FAR;

(3) able to accommodate the required numbers of employees and subcontractors planned to be employed under the contract;

(4) capable of producing an Excel spreadsheet-compatible electronic output of weekly payroll records for export into an Excel spreadsheet to be imported into the contractor's mode of Resident Management System 3.0;

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(5) demonstrated security of data and data entry rights;

(6) ability to produce Contractor-certified electronic versions of weekly payroll data;

(7) ability to identify erroneous entries and track the data/time of all versions of the certified Wage Rate Requirements statute payrolls submitted to the government over the life of the contract;

(8) capable of generating a durable record copy in a Compact Disc (CD) or Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and Portable Document Format (PDF) file record of data from the system database at the end of the contract closeout. This durable record copy of data from the electronic payroll processing system must be provided to the Government during contract closeout.

d. All Contractor-incurred costs related to the Contractor's provision and use of an electronic payroll processing service must be included in the Contractor's price for the overall work under the contract. The costs for compliance with the Wage Rate Requirements statute by using electronic payroll processing services must not be a separately bid or reimbursed item under this contract.

1.3 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service

(VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program:

https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

1.4 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

See Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.1502(e) for the requirements on past performance evaluations for construction contracts.

For construction contracts valued at or above $750,000.00, including all modifications, the USACE will evaluate Contractor's performance using the web-based Contractors Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

After the USACE drafts an evaluation (interim or final), the Contractor will have the opportunity to access, review, comment and either concur or non-concur with the evaluation in the CPARS system for a period of 60 days. Access to the CPARS system requires either specific software called

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PKI certification (recommended method) or a username and password. The PKI certification is a Department of Defense recommendation and to provide security in electronic transactions. The certification software could cost approximately $110 - $125 per certificate per year and may be purchased from an External Certificate Authorities (ECA) vendor. Current information about the PKI certification process and contacting vendors can be found on the web site: https://www.cpars.gov .

1.5 ANTITERRORISM (AT)/OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROVISIONS

1. Gener al secur i t y r equi r ement s and gui dance:

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations.

Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures.

The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures-this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2. Ant i t er r or i sm ( AT) Level I t r ai ni ng:

All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training.

Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

3. Physi cal secur i t y and access cont r ol r equi r ement s:

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract

SECTION 01 30 00.24 Page 4 performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as "NCIC-III") and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as "TSDB"). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

4. Not Used

5. Not Used

6. Suspi c i ous Act i v i t y Repor t i ng t r ai ni ng ( e. g. i WATCH, Cor psWat ch, or See Somet hi ng, Say Somet hi ng) :

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

This training shall be completed within 10 days prior to mobilization and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR. (submittal: iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets).

7. Not Used

8. Not Used

9. Tr ai ni ng r equi r ement s f or t he pr ot ect i on of sensi t i ve i nf or mat i on:

All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policy.

10. Not Used

11. Not Used

12. Not Used

13. Escor t i ng i n c l assi f i ed and/ or sensi t i ve ar eas: In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas. There is no classified information or operations associated with this contract.

14. Pr e- scr een candi dat es usi ng E- Ver i f y Pr ogr am: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment

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Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

15. Not Used

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1.6 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.6.1 SETS FURNISHED

Utilize the bid drawings and specifications as amended in the performance of the work until the electronic Adobe Acrobat.pdf conformed specifications and contract drawings (i.e., bid drawings that have been posted with all amendment changes) are sent electronically to the Contractor. The work must conform to the contract drawings, set out in the drawing index, all of which form a part of these specifications. The work must also conform to any of the standard details bound or referenced herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for making copies of all plans and specifications as needed for the duration of the contract.

1.6.2 DISTRIBUTION

The Government will provide the Contractor with a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or sent electronically containing Adobe Acrobat.pdf contract drawings and conformed specification sets and editable CAD file drawings.

1.6.3 NOTIFICATION OF DISCREPANCIES

Check all drawing files furnished by the Government immediately upon their receipt and promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies.

Follow dimensions marked on drawings in lieu of scale measurements.

Enlarged plans and details govern where the same work is shown at smaller scales. All scales shown are based on a standard drawing size of 22" x 34". If any other size drawings are furnished or plotted adjust the scales accordingly. Advise sub-contractors of the above. Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and take responsibility for any errors which might have been avoided thereby.

1.6.4 OMISSIONS

Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or which are customarily performed, does not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work but work must be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

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1.7 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 items below in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

AT Level I Training Sign In Sheets;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for AT Level I Training, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 2 iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training Sign In Sheets ;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch Training, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 6

OPSEC Training Sign In Sheets ;

Sign In Sheets for all employee training required for OPSEC Training, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 9

E-Verify ;

Provide E-Verify completion sheets required for OPSEC, see OPSEC paragraphs, subparagraph 14

1.8 PAYMENT

1.8.1 PROMPT PAYMENT ACT

Pay requests authorized in GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause:

"Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts", will be paid pursuant to the clause, "Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts". Submit pay requests on ENG Form 93 and 93a, "Payment Estimate-Contract Performance" and "Continuation". All information and substantiation required by the identified contract clauses must be submitted with the ENG Form 93, and the required certification included on the last page of the ENG Form 93a, signed by an authorized contractor official and dated when signed. The designated billing office is the Office of the Area Engineer.

1.8.2 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS STORED OFFSITE

a. As allowed under (FAR) 52.232-5 "Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts", the Administrative Contracting Officer, at their discretion, may authorize progress payments for any material stored off-site provided:

(1) The Contractor furnishes satisfactory evidence that it has acquired title to such material and that the material will be used to perform this contract,

(2) Material is stored in such a manner to protect it from damage, fire, theft, etc .

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(4) Material is clearly identified and delineated by contract number for use on the applicable project.

b. The Administrative Contracting Officer reserves the right to inspect any off-site material prior to authorizing progress payments. Provide paid invoices listing the value of material and labor incorporated in the items.

1.9 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

a. The Government will make available, from existing outlets and supplies, all reasonably required amounts of water, compressed air and electricity required in the performance of the work without charge to the Contractor. Water and compressed air will have limited distribution points for this work.

b. Carefully conserve utilities furnished without charge. Install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, pay all associated costs, and remove the same prior to final acceptance of the construction.

1.10 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

a. This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) 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:

(1) 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.

(2) 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.

b. 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 14 Feb 12 Mar 8 Apr 4 May 4 Jun 5 Jul 3

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Aug 3 Sep 3 Oct 3 Nov 5 Dec 13

c. Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the contractor will record on the RMS daily CQC report, any occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work, within 24 hours of the event. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the contractor's scheduled work day. Describe in the RMS daily CQC reports the critical path item that is being affected and provide the critical path activity number(s) from the current schedule. The COR must acknowledge and accept the agreed upon occurrence of each adverse weather delay in RMS for the delays to be considered as adverse weather delays.

At the end of each month, identify the number of actual adverse weather delay days that includes days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and 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 GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)". (ER 415-1-15)

1.11 INSURANCE REQUIRED

In accordance with GENERAL CONDITIONS (CONTRACT CLAUSES) clause:

"Insurance Work on a Government Installation," procure the following minimum insurance:

Type Amount

Workmen's Compensation and Employer's Liability Insurance $100,000

General Liability Insurance $500,000 per occurrence

Automobile Liability Insurance Bodily injury $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence Property damage $ 20,000 per occurrence

(Coverages per FAR 28.307-2)

1.12 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (CQC)

See Section 01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL.

1.13 NONDOMESTIC CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

The list of excepted nondomestic construction materials or their components referenced in the Buy American Construction Material Contract Clauses includes the list set forth in paragraph 25.104 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

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1.14 DAILY WORK SCHEDULES AND WEEKLY COORDINATION MEETINGS

In order to closely coordinate work under this contract, prepare a written agenda/meeting minutes and attend a weekly coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer and Using Service at which time the Contractor must submit for coordination and approval, their proposed daily work schedule…