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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

CONTRACTING DIVISION

WANAMAKER BUILDING

100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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W912BU-11-T-0060

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lump Sum

FFP

PAINT SERVICE BRIDGE TO TOWER --- PROJECT NO.: 107555 IN

ACCORDANCE WITH SCOPE OF WORK AND DRAWINGS

WAGE DETERMINATION NO WD 05-2453 REV 11 DATED 17 JUNE 2011 IS

INCORPORATED AS PART OF THIS ACTION

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W25PHS12527531

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W25PHS12527531

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0002 1 Lump Sum

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OPTIONAL PAINTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCOPE OF WORK AND

DRAWINGS

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0003 1 Lump Sum

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OPTIONAL PAINTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SCOPE OF WORK AND

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BRIDGE PAINTING SERVICES

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Name and Location of Project: Beltzville Dam Spillway and Service Bridges Painting

1.2. Description of Work:

1.2.1. Base Bid: Power wash the exterior faces of the webs and top flanges and the bottom flanges of the Service Bridge’s girders to remove dirt, debris, oils, and existing chalking paint.

Cleaned surfaces shall be painted according to section 2.7.4.

1.2.2. Option 1: Power wash the interior faces of the web and top flange and the cross frame members of the Service Bridge to remove dirt, debris, oils, and existing chalking paint.

Cleaned surfaces shall be painted according to section 2.7.4.

1.2.3. Option 2: Power wash the girders, cross frames, and associated structural steel of the

Spillway Bridge to remove dirt, debris, oils, and existing chalking paint. Cleaned surfaces shall be painted according to section 2.7.4.

2. TECHNICAL SCOPE

2.1. Detailed Work Locations and Description

2.1.1. Base Bid: Power wash and paint faces a through g identified on Figure 1of each girder of the

Service Bridge. Clean and apply paint and lubricant to the bridge bearings.

2.1.2. Option 1: Power wash and paint faces h and i identified on Figure 1 of each girder of the

Service Bridge. The vertical and horizontal stiffeners on the girder internal webs shall also be included as well as the cross frame members and any appurtenant steel.

2.1.3. Option 2: Power wash and paint faces a through i identified on Figure 1 of each girder of the Spillway Bridge. The vertical and horizontal stiffeners on the girder internal webs shall also be included as well as the cross frame members and any appurtenant steel. Clean and apply paint and lubricant to the bridge bearings.

2.2. Safety, Health, And Environmental Requirements

Perform work in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements as well as EM 385-1-1. Submit matters of interpretation of Safety, Health, and Environmental Requirements to the Contracting Officer for resolution before starting work. Where the regulations conflict, the most stringent requirements shall apply. This paragraph supplements the health, safety, and environmental requirements of EM 385-1-1.

2.2.1. Safety: Submit a Safety Plan. Comply with all applicable safety standards.

2.2.1.1. Paint Mixing

Local exhaust ventilation shall be provided in the area where coatings are mixed. This ventilation system shall be capable of providing at least 100 linear fpm of capture velocity in the mixing zone. Exposure of skin and eyes shall be avoided by wearing appropriate chemically resistant gloves, apron, safety goggles, and face shields meeting or exceeding the requirements of ASSE/SAFE Z87.1. A combination unit, comprised of an eyewash and deluge shower, within close proximity to the mixing operation shall be provided in accordance with ISEA Z358.1, paragraph (9). Individuals who have a history of, or develop a sensitivity to epoxy or polyurethane resin systems, shall not conduct work tasks or otherwise be exposed to such chemicals.

2.2.1.2. Paint Spraying

Submit a Respiratory Protection Plan. During all spray painting operations, spray painters shall use approved SCBA or SAR (air line) respirators, unless valid air sampling has demonstrated contaminant levels to be consistently within concentrations that are compatible with air-purifying respirator Assigned Protection Factor (APF). Persons with facial hair that interferes with the sealing surface of the facepiece to face seal or interferes with respirator valve function shall not be allowed to perform work requiring respiratory protection. Air-purifying chemical cartridge/canister half- or full-facepiece respirators that have a particulate prefilter and are suitable for the specific type(s) of gas/vapor and particulate contaminant(s) may be used for nonconfined space painting, mixing, and cleaning (using solvents). These respirators may be used provided the measured or anticipated concentration of the contaminant(s) in the breathing zone of the exposed worker does not exceed the APF for the respirator and the gas/vapor has good warning properties or the respirator assembly is equipped with a NIOSH-approved end of service life indicator for the gas(es)/vapor anticipated or encountered. Where paint contains toxic elements that may become airborne during painting in nonconfined spaces, air-purifying half- and full-facepiece respirators or powered air-purifying respirators equipped with appropriate gas vapor cartridges, in combination with a high-efficiency filter, or an appropriate canister incorporating a high-efficiency filter, shall be used.

2.2.1.3. Explosion Proof Equipment

Electrical wiring, lights, and other equipment located in the paint spraying area shall be of the explosion proof type designed for operation in Class I, Division 1, Group D, hazardous locations as required by the NFPA 70. Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment, outside of but within 20 feet of any spraying area, shall not spark and shall conform to the provisions for Class I, Division 2, Group D, hazardous locations. Electric motors used to drive exhaust fans shall not be placed inside spraying areas or ducts. Fan blades and portable air ducts shall be constructed of nonferrous materials. Motors and associated control equipment shall be properly maintained and grounded. The metallic parts of air-moving devices, spray guns, connecting tubing, and duct work shall be electrically bonded and the bonded assembly shall be grounded.

2.2.1.4. Further Precautions

2.2.1.4.1. Workers shall wear nonsparking safety shoes.

2.2.1.4.2. Place and ground solvent drums, taken into the spraying area, on nonferrous surfaces. Maintain metallic bonding between containers and drums when materials are being transferred.

2.2.1.4.3. Inspect insulation on all power and lighting cables to ensure that the insulation is in excellent working condition and is free of all cracks and worn spots.

Cables shall be further inspected to ensure that no connections are within 50 feet of the operation, that lines are not overloaded, and that they are suspended with sufficient slack to prevent undue stress or chafing.

2.2.1.5. Ignition Sources

Ignition sources, to include lighted cigarettes, cigars, pipes, matches, or cigarette lighters shall be prohibited in area of solvent cleaning, paint storage, paint mixing, or paint application.

2.2.2. Health: Prepare and submit a Medical Surveillance Plan.

2.2.2.1. Medical Status

Prior to the start of work, and annually thereafter, prepare a Medical Status Report.

Medically evaluate all Contractor employees working with or around paint systems, thinners, power washers, those required to wear respiratory protective equipment, and those who will be exposed to high noise levels for the particular type of exposure they may encounter. Maintain medical records as required by 29 CFR 1910.20. The evaluation shall include:

a. Audiometric testing and evaluation of employees who will work in a noise environment with a time weighted average greater than or equal to 90 dBA.

b. Vision screening (employees who use full-facepiece respirators shall not wear contact lenses).

c. Medical evaluation shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following:

(1) Medical history including, but not limited to, alcohol use, with emphasis on liver, kidney, and pulmonary systems, and sensitivity to chemicals to be used on the job.

(2) General physical examination with emphasis on liver, kidney, and pulmonary system.

(3) Determination of the employee's physical and psychological ability to wear respiratory protective equipment and to perform job-related tasks.

(4) Determination of baseline values of biological indices for later comparison to changes associated with exposure to paint systems and thinners or blast media, which include: liver function tests to include SGOT, SGPT, GGPT, alkaline phosphates, bilirubin, complete urinalysis, EKG (employees over age 40), blood urea nitrogen (bun), serum creatinine, pulmonary function test, FVC, and FEV, chest x-ray (if medically indicated), other criteria that may be deemed necessary by the Contractor's physician, and Physician's statements for individual employees that medical status would permit specific task performance.

2.2.2.2. Change in Medical Status

Any employee whose medical status has changed negatively due to work related chemical and/or physical agent exposure while working with or around paint systems and thinners, blast media, or other chemicals shall be evaluated by a physician, and obtain a physicians statement as described in paragraph MEDICAL STATUS prior to allowing the employee to return to those work tasks. Provide the Contracting Officer a Change in Medical Status Report detailing any negative changes in employee medical status and the results of the physician’s reevaluation statement.

2.2.3. Environmental Protection: Prepare an Environmental Protection Plan and comply with the following environmental protection criteria.

2.2.3.1. Waste Classification, Handling, and Disposal

Prepare and submit a Waste Classification, Handling, and Disposal Plan. The Contractor is responsible for assuring the disposal of all hazardous and nonhazardous waste generated during the project in accordance with all applicable Federal, state and local requirements.

Store nonhazardous waste in closed containers separate from hazardous waste storage areas. All nonhazardous waste shall be transported in accordance with local regulations regarding waste transportation. In addition to the number of copies required by 40 CFR 262.22, one copy of each Waste Manifest will be supplied to the Contracting Officer prior to transportation.

2.2.3.2. Containment

Prepare a Containment Plan. Contain debris generated during power washing in accordance with the requirements of SSPC Guide 6, Class 4W. Contain debris generated during power tool cleaning operations in accordance with the requirements of SSPC Guide 6, Class 3P.

Fabric netting shall be installed to capture and filter debris and large particles removed during the cleaning process.

2.3. Qualifications

Qualifications and experience shall comply with the following.

2.3.1. Qualified Painting Contractor: The Contractor shall be a certified SSPC-QP 1 Painting Contractor. Submit a copy of the SSPC-QP 1 Certificate.

2.3.2. Coating Thickness Gage Qualification: Submit a Coating Thickness Gage Qualification certificate for each gage. Magnetic flux thickness gages as described in ASTM D 7091 shall be used to make all coating thickness measurements on ferrous metal substrates. Gages shall have an accuracy of +/- 3 percent or better. Gages to be used on the job shall be certified by the manufacturer as meeting these requirements.

2.4. Delivery, Storage, and Handling

Process and package paints to ensure that within a period of one year from date of manufacture, they will not gel, liver, or thicken deleteriously, or form gas in the closed container. Paints, unless otherwise specified or permitted, shall be packaged in standard containers not larger than 5gallons, with removable friction or lug-type covers. Each container of paint or separately packaged component thereof shall be labeled to indicate the purchaser's order number, date of manufacture, manufacturer's batch number, quantity, color, component identification and designated name, and formula or specification number of the paint together with special labeling instructions, when specified. Paint shall be delivered to the job in unbroken containers. Paints that can be harmed by exposure to cold weather shall be stored in ventilated, heated shelters. All paints shall be stored under cover from the elements and in locations free from sparks and flames.

2.5. Ambient Conditions

Paint shall be applied only to surfaces that are above the dew point temperature and that are completely free of moisture as determined by sight and touch. Paint shall not be applied to surfaces upon which there is detectable frost or ice. Except as otherwise specified, the temperature of the surfaces to be painted and of air in contact therewith shall be not less than 45 degrees F during paint application nor shall paint be applied if the surfaces can be expected to drop to 32 degrees F or lower before the film has dried to a reasonably firm condition. During periods of inclement weather, painting may be continued by enclosing the surfaces and applying artificial heat, provided the minimum temperatures and surface dryness requirements prescribed previously are maintained. Paint shall not be applied to surfaces heated by direct sunlight or other sources to temperatures that will cause detrimental blistering, pin holing, or porosity of the film.

2.6. Products

The coating system shall consist of an aluminum epoxy mastic primer (where necessary), an aluminum epoxy mastic intermediate coat, and an aliphatic acrylic polyurethane finish coat. All coatings, thinners, and cleaners shall be the product of the same manufacturer. Each successive coating shall be of a contrasting color to provide a visual assurance of complete coverage.

2.6.1. Primer (P-1): The primer, where required, shall be an aluminum epoxy mastic, Carbomastic 15 by Carobline Company or approved equal, and have the following properties:

Dry Film Thickness 5-10 mils Solids Content (ASTM D2697) 90% by volume Application Methods Spray, Brush, or Roller Volatile Organic Compound Content Less than 340 g/L Water Fog (ASTM D1735) No blistering, rusting or softening No rust creep from scribe

2.6.2. Intermediate (I-1): The intermediate coat shall be an aluminum epoxy mastic, Carbomastic 15 by Carobline Company or approved equal, and have the following properties:

Dry Film Thickness 3-5 mils Solids Content (ASTM D2697) 90% by volume Application Methods Spray Volatile Organic Compound Content Less than 340 g/L Water Fog (ASTM D1735) No blistering, rusting or softening No rust creep from scribe

2.6.3. Finish (F-1): The finish coat shall be an aliphatic acrylic polyurethane, Carbothane 133 LH by Carobline Company or approved equal, and have the following properties:

Dry Film Thickness 3-5 mils Solids Content (ASTM D2697) 60% by volume Application Methods Spray Volatile Organic Compound Content Less than 340 g/L

2.6.4. Thinner: Thinner shall be as recommended by the paint manufacturer.

2.6.5. Lead: Paints containing lead in excess of 0.02 percent by weight of the total nonvolatile content (calculated as lead metal) shall not be used.

2.6.6. Chromium: Paint containing zinc chromate or strontium chromate pigments shall not be used.

2.6.7. Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Content: Paints shall comply with applicable state and local laws enacted to ensure compliance with Federal Clean Air Standards and shall conform to the restrictions of the local air pollution control authority.

2.6.8. Bridge Bearing Lubricant: Protective coating material shall be a permanent soft gel coating for anti-corrosion protection and lubrication of steel structures and components, specially formulated to resist the degrading action of sunlight and wind driven rain. The material shall have either of the following characteristics:

a. Lanolin Base

Color Off white Thinning None Required Coverage 1,100 sq. ft. at 80 mils per 55 Gals.

No. of Coats One Mixing Single component, none required Curing Time None, permanently soft Specific Gravity 0.875 - 0.885 Flash Point: Cleveland Open Cup (ASTM D 92) 404 degrees F 207°C Unworked Penetration (ASTM D 217) 200 – 230 Dropping Point >200 degrees F

One such approved product is Fluid Film NAS, a product of the Eureka Chemical Company, 1-888-387-3522; www.fluid-film.com, or equal.

b. Petroleum Base

Color Black-gray Thinning None Required Coverage 1,100 sq. ft. at 80 mils per 55 Gals.

No. of Coats One Mixing Single component, none required Curing Time None, permanently soft Density (g/cm3) 1.31 to 1.39 Salt Fog Test, hrs.(ASTM B 117) 4,000 Copper Corrosion Test @ 212°F, No Corrosion 24 hrs. ASTM D 130 Worked Penetration, 60 Strokes 260-310

@ 77°F ASTM D 217

NLGI Grade 1/2 D-217 Flash Point: Cleveland Open Cup (ASTM D 92) >475 degrees F 246°C Unworked Penetration (ASTM D 217) 260 – 310 Dropping Point 572 degrees F 300°C Water Washout, ASTM D 1264% loss @ 100°F <1.00 @ 175°F <2.75 Bearing Rust Test ASTM D 1743 Pass

One such approved product is NEVER-SEEZ® MARINER’S CHOICE, a product of Bostik, Inc., 1-800-726-7845; www.bostik-us.com, or equal.

2.7. Execution

Clean and paint all bridge structural steel identified in sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2. Do not paint security fencing, the concrete deck, the galvanized drain tubes, deck joint steel, the lower surface of the sole plates, the upper surface of the bearing plates, and the bronze portions of the bearings. The Contractor shall protect the following during power washing and painting operations: all conduits; existing electrical lines; security cameras and associated antennas;

weather monitoring equipment; rubberized or elastomeric portions of bearings and joints;

stainless steel portions of pins; and concrete items, including, but not limited to the concrete substructure and deck.

2.7.1. Test Section: Complete a minimum 36 square feet test section to be incorporated into the completed work prior to the start of production work. The test section location shall be recommended by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The purpose of the test section is to determine any necessary adjustments to the work plan, and to establish standards of acceptability for the remainder of work. The Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM), an alternate CQCSM and the COR shall be present during all phases of test section completion. The requirements for the test section shall meet the requirements for the remainder of work specified herein and shall include as a minimum, power washing, cleaning, pre-application surface testing, coating system application and thickness testing. Document test section procedures in accordance with the requirements of paragraph "INSPECTION" including any difficulties encountered and how they were overcome.

2.7.2. Surface Preparation: Protect items not to be prepared or coated from damage by the surface preparation methods. Machinery shall be protected against entry of water and dust into working parts. Cleaning and painting shall be so programmed that dust, water, or other contaminants from the cleaning process do not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces, and surfaces not intended to be painted shall be suitably protected from the effects of cleaning and painting operations. Exposed steel surfaces shall be coated before rusting or recontamination occurs.

Surfaces which show rusting or contamination, regardless of the length of time after preparation, shall be reprepared. Surfaces shall be inspected and degreased as required prior to subsequent surface preparation and the application of protective coatings. Degreasing shall be by solvent cleaning, detergent washing, or steam cleaning. SSPC SP 1 shall apply for solvent cleaning.

2.7.2.1. Cleaning of Existing Coating

All surfaces to be recoated shall be cleaned by means of power washing (Low-Pressure Water Cleaning) to SSPC-SP 12/NACE No. 5, WJ-4, Light Cleaning. The water pressure for power washing shall be no less than 2,000 psi and no more than 5,000 psi. The pressure shall be sufficient to remove all oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scale, loose rust, and loose coating. Power washing shall be performed at varying angles to remove existing loose coatings. Power tool cleaning in accordance with SSPC-SP 3 shall be required where steel is exposed before or after power washing. The edges of power tool cleaned areas shall be feathered into the existing coating to provide a smooth finish. The surface profile after power tool cleaning shall be 2.0 to 3.0 mils as measured by ASTM D 4417, Method C, or in accordance with the coating manufacturer's recommendation if different from requirements specified herein. All surfaces shall be primed within 8 hours after final cleaning, and in any case prior to the deposition of any detectable moisture, contaminants, or corrosion. All ferrous or coated surfaces shall be cleaned of dust particles and water by brush, vacuum cleaner, and/or blown down with clean, dry, compressed air. For bidding purposes assume that less than 10% of all surfaces require power tool cleaning.

2.7.3. Pre-Application Testing for Surface Cleanliness: Apply coatings to dust free surfaces. To test surfaces, apply strip of clear adhesive tape to surface and rub onto surface with finger. When removed, the tape should show little or no dust or other contaminant. Clean contaminated surfaces and retest. Test surfaces at rate of one test for every 3000 square feet or part thereof.

2.7.4. Paint Application: The finished coating shall be free from holidays, pinholes, bubbles, runs, drops, ridges, waves, laps, excessive or unsightly brush marks, and variations in color, texture, and gloss. Application of initial or subsequent coatings shall not commence until the Contracting Officer has verified that atmospheric conditions and the surfaces to be coated are satisfactory. Each paint coat shall be applied in a manner that will produce an even, continuous film of uniform thickness. Edges, corners, crevices, seams, joints, welds, rivets, corrosion pits, and other surface irregularities shall receive special attention to ensure that they receive an adequate thickness of paint. Spray equipment shall be equipped with traps and separators and where appropriate, mechanical agitators, pressure gauges, pressure regulators, and screens or filters. Air caps, nozzles, and needles shall be as recommended by the spray equipment manufacturer for the material being applied. Airless-type spray equipment may be used only on broad, flat, or otherwise simply configured surfaces, except that it may be employed for general painting if the spray gun is equipped with dual or adjustable tips of proper types and orifice sizes.

2.7.4.1. Mixing and Thinning

Paints shall be thoroughly mixed, strained where necessary, and kept at a uniform composition and consistency during application. Dry-powder pigments specified to be added at the time of use shall, with the aid of powered stirrers, be incorporated into the vehicle or base paint in a manner that will produce a smooth, homogeneous mixture free of lumps and dry particles. Where necessary to suit conditions of the surface temperature, weather, and method of application, the paint may be thinned immediately prior to use.

Thinning shall generally be limited to the addition of not more than 1 pint per gallon of the proper thinner; this general limitation shall not apply when more specific thinning instructions are provided. Paint that has been stored at low temperature, shall be brought up to at least 70 degrees F before being mixed and thinned, and its temperature in the spray tank or other working container shall not fall below 60 degrees F during the application.

Paint that has deteriorated in any manner to a degree that it cannot be restored to essentially its original condition by customary field-mixing methods shall not be used and shall be removed from the project site. Paint and thinner that is more than 1 year old shall be resampled and resubmitted for testing to determine its suitability for application.

2.7.4.2. Time Between Surface Preparation and Painting

Surfaces that have been cleaned and/or otherwise prepared for painting shall be primed as soon as practicable after such preparation has been completed but, in any event, prior to any deterioration of the prepared surface.

2.7.4.3. Method of Paint Application

Unless otherwise specified, paint shall be applied by brush, roller, or spray. Other methods of application to metal surfaces shall be subject to the specific approval of the Contracting Officer.

2.7.4.4. Coverage and Film Thickness

Film thickness or spreading rates shall be as specified hereinafter. Where no spreading rate is specified, the paint shall be applied at a rate consistent with the manufacturer's written instructions. In any event, the combined coats of a specified paint system shall completely hide base surface and the finish coats shall completely hide undercoats of dissimilar color.

2.7.4.5. Measurement on Ferrous Metal

Where dry film thickness requirements are specified for coatings on ferrous surfaces, measurements shall be made with a gage qualified in accordance with paragraph Coating Thickness Gage Qualification. They shall be calibrated and used in accordance with ASTM D 7091. Prior to each use the Base Metal Reading (BMR) shall be established for the gage as specified in the test method. Accuracy of the gage shall be verified using plastic shims as specified by the test method both prior to and following each set of measurements.

Frequency of measurements shall be as recommended for field measurements by ASTM D 7091, except that measurements shall be performed on all areas of the structure being coated. Thickness measurements shall be reported as the mean for each spot determination.

2.7.4.6. Progress of Painting Work

Where field painting on any type of surface has commenced, the complete painting operation, including priming and finishing coats, on that portion of the work shall be completed as soon as practicable, without prolonged delays. Sufficient time shall elapse between successive coats to permit them to dry properly for recoating, and this period shall be modified as necessary to suit adverse weather conditions. Paint shall be considered dry for recoating when it feels firm, does not deform or feel sticky under moderate pressure of the finger, and the application of another coat of paint does not cause film irregularities such as lifting or loss of adhesion of the undercoat. All coats of all painted surfaces shall be unscarred and completely integral at the time of application of succeeding coats. At the time of application of each successive coat, undercoats shall be cleaned of dust, grease, overspray, or foreign matter by means of air blast, solvent cleaning, or other suitable means. Undercoats of high gloss shall, if necessary for establishment of good adhesion, be scuff sanded, solvent wiped, or otherwise treated prior to application of a succeeding coat.

2.7.4.7. Contacting Surfaces

When riveted or ordinary bolted contact is to exist between surfaces of ferrous or other metal parts of substantially similar chemical composition, such surfaces will not be required to be painted, but any resulting crevices shall subsequently be filled or sealed with paint. Where gaps caused by pack rust between contacting surfaces of truss members and gusset plates exceed 1/4 inch, caulk shall be applied to seal the gap. The caulk shall be set continuously and with no voids along the angles. Unless otherwise specified, corrosion-resisting metal surfaces, including cladding therewith, shall not be painted.

2.7.4.8. Protection of Painted Surfaces

Where shelter and/or heat are provided for painted surfaces during inclement weather, such protective measures shall be maintained until the paint film has dried and discontinuance of the measures is authorized. Items that have been painted shall not be handled, worked on, or otherwise disturbed until the paint coat is fully dry and hard.

2.7.4.9. System 1

System 1 shall apply to all surfaces in which at least one coat of the existing coating remains. Exposed metallic surfaces shall be painted using System 2.

2.7.4.9.1. Intermediate Coat (I-1)

All bridge structural steel members identified in Section 2.1.1, cleaned as specified in paragraph Surface Preparation shall receive an intermediate coat of I-1 to be applied at an average dry film thickness of 4 mils, and a thickness at any point of not less than

3.0 mils or greater than 5.0 mils.

2.7.4.9.2. Finish Coat (F-1)

After the intermediate coat has dried in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, all surfaces shall receive a finish coat of F-1 to be applied at an average dry film thickness of 4 mils, and a thickness at any point of not less than 3.0 mils or greater than 5.0 mils. The finish coat shall match the color of the existing top coat.

2.7.4.10. System 2

Exposed metallic surfaces shall be painted using System 2.

2.7.4.10.1. Primer Coat (P-1)

All bridge structural steel members identified in Section 2.1.1, cleaned as specified in paragraph Surface Preparation shall receive a coat of P-1 to an average dry film thickness of 6.0 mils, and a thickness at any point of not less than 5.0 mils or greater than 7.0 mils. The primer coat shall overlap adjacent existing paint by a minimum of 2”.

2.7.4.10.2. Intermediate Coat (I-1)

After the primer has dried in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, all surfaces shall receive an intermediate coat of I-1 to be applied at an average dry film thickness of 4 mils, and a thickness at any point of not less than 3.0 mils or greater than 5.0 mils.

2.7.4.10.3. Finish Coat (F-1)

After the intermediate coat has dried in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, all surfaces shall receive a finish coat of F-1 to be applied at an average dry film thickness of 4 mils, and a thickness at any point of not less than 3.0 mils or greater than 5.0 mils. The finish coat shall match the color of the existing top coat.

2.7.4.11. Protection of Non-painted Items and Cleanup

Walls, equipment, fixtures and all other items in the vicinity of the surfaces being painted shall be maintained free from damage by paint or painting activities. Paint spillage and painting activity damage shall be promptly repaired.

2.7.5. Inspection: Inspect and document all work phases and operations on a daily basis.

Submit daily Inspection Reports. As a minimum the daily report shall contain the following:

a. Inspections performed, including the area of the structure involved and the results of the inspection.

b. Surface preparation operations performed, including the area of the structure involved, the mode of preparation, the kinds of solvent, water pressure, or power tools employed, and whether contract requirements were met.

c. Thinning operations performed, including thinners used, batch numbers, and thinner/paint volume ratios.

d. Application operations performed, including the area of the structure involved, mode of application employed, ambient temperature, substrate temperature, dew point, relative humidity, type of paint with batch numbers, elapsed time between surface preparation and application, elapsed time for recoat, condition of underlying coat, number of coats applied, and if specified, measured dry film thickness or spreading rate of each new coating.

2.7.6. Application of Bridge Bearing Lubrication: The Contractor shall remove all loose flaking rust from the bearing plates by cleaning with a power tool in accordance with SSPC SP 3 or power washing in accordance with SSPC-SP12/WJ-4 taking care not to damage the bronze portions of the bearings. Following cleaning and painting operations, lubrication shall be liberally applied at the expansion bearings where the bronze plates bear against the upper sole plate and the lower bearing plate and at the fixed bearings where the rocker plates meet the bearing plates.

3. SUBMITTALS

3.1. Safety Plan: A Safety Plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 01 of EM 385-1-1, including, but not limited to each of the topic areas listed in Appendix A therein and the specified requirements. Develop each topic in a concise manner to include management and operation aspects.

3.2. Medical Surveillance Plan: A Medical Surveillance Plan and a statement from the examining physician indicating the name of each employee evaluated and any limitations which will preclude the employee from performing the work required. The statement shall include the date of medical evaluation, the physician’s name, signature, and telephone number.

3.3. Medical Status Report

3.4. Environmental Protection Plan

3.5. Waste Classification, Handling, and Disposal Plan: A Waste Classification, Handling, and

Disposal Plan in accordance with the requirements of 40 CFR 261 and 40 CFR 262 and paragraph Waste Classification, Handling, and Disposal.

3.6. Containment Plan: A Containment Plan for containing debris generated during power washing operations, including drawings, load-bearing capacity calculations, and wind load calculations.

When the design is such that the water and debris is allowed to accumulate in quantities greater than 1,000 pounds, and/or impart a significant wind load on the structure, the Contractor shall have the drawings approved by a registered structural engineer. The drawings and calculations shall be stamped with the engineer's seal. Also identify the type and placement of water booms, methods for anchoring the booms, and the procedures for removing debris.

3.7. Work Plan: A general work plan establishing the methods, equipment and labor requirements for conducting work specified herein.

3.8. Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet: For products that are specified to be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, submit the paint manufacturer's product data sheet or other written instructions for those products.

3.9. Manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet: Manufacturer’s current printed product description, material safety data sheets (MSDS), and technical data sheets for the bridge bearing lubrication material shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer prior to application of the lubrication.

Detailed cleaning, mixing, and application instructions shall be submitted.

3.10. SSPC-QP 1 Certificate: A copy of their current SSPC QP 1 certification.

3.11. Coating Thickness Gage Qualification: Documentation of manufacturer's certification for all coating thickness gages.

4. REFERENCES

The attached figures and drawings are to be used for bidding purposes only and shall not be used for ordering product quantities. Field conditions shall be verified by the Contractor prior to ordering products or equipment. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

4.1. Figures

4.1.1. Figure 1: Bridge cross-section identifying girder faces to be painted in the Base and

Option1 bids.

4.2. Reference Drawings

4.2.1. 35562: Service Bridge, Elevation and Structural Details, Sheet 1

4.2.2. 35563: Service Bridge, Elevation and Structural Details, Sheet 2

4.2.3. 35596: Spillway Bridge, Elevation and Structural Details, Sheet 1

4.2.4. 35597: Spillway Bridge, Elevation and Structural Details, Sheet 2

4.3. Publications

4.3.1. ASTM D 7091 (2005) - Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nondestructive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

4.3.2. NFPA 70 (2008; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008 Edition

4.3.3. SSPC Guide 6 (2004) - Guide for Containing Debris Generated During Paint Removal

Operations

4.3.4. SSPC QP 1 (1998; E 2004) - Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors

(Field Application to Complex Industrial Structures)

4.3.5. EM 385-1-1 (2008; Change 1-2010; Change 3-2010; Errata 1-2010) - Safety and Health

Requirements Manual

4.3.6. 29 CFR 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Period of Performance:

The Period of Performance is as follows:

Base Bid Work: Work shall commence in October 2011 and proceed as long as ambient temperatures allow per paint manufacturer's instructions. Total period of performance is 180 days.

Option 1: Will be awarded within 30 days of completion of base bid work.

Option 2: Will be awarded within 30 days of completion of Option 1 work.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUL 2010

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation

MAY 2011

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

DEC 2010

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

MAY 2011

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items JUN 2008 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JUN 2010 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside JUN 2003 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-36 Affirmative Action For Workers With Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons FEB 2009 52.223-16 Alt I IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of

Personal Computer Products (Dec 200&0 Alternate I

DEC 2007

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

AUG 2011

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture SEP 2006 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in

Sudan--Certification

AUG 2009

52.225-25 Prohibition on Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Certification.

SEP 2010

52.232-28 Invitation to Propose Performance-Based Payments MAR 2000 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor

Registration

OCT 2003

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

JAN 2009

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights JAN 2009 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Alt A Central Contractor Registration Alternate A SEP 2007 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors APR 2003

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011)

ALTERNATE I (APR 2011)

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision:

"Emerging small business" means a small business concern whose size is no greater than 50 percent of the numerical size standard for the NAICS code designated.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Inverted domestic corporation, as used in this section, means a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), i.e., a corporation that used to be incorporated in the United States, or used to be a partnership in the United States, but now is incorporated in a foreign country, or is a subsidiary whose parent corporation is incorporated in a foreign country, that meets the criteria specified in 6 U.S.C.

395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c). An inverted domestic corporation as herein defined does not meet the definition of an inverted domestic corporation as defined by the Internal Revenue Code at 26 U.S.C. 7874.

“Manufactured end product” means any end product in Federal Supply Classes (FSC) 1000-9999, except—

(1) FSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Federal Supply Group (FSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) FSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) FSG 89, Food and Related Consumables;

(5) FSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) FSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) FSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) FSC 9610, Ores;

(9) FSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) FSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

“Place of manufacture” means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; or

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications posted on the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ----------.

(Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (n) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.)

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it ( ) is, ( ) is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror…