W912BU22B0014_Specs-AM0002.pdf

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912BU22B0014

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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14 Oct-2022

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US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PHILADELPHIA

POC: ZAQUETTE EVERETT, USACE, PHILADEPHIA

WANAMAKER BUILDING 100 PENN SQUARE EAST

PHILADELPHIA PA 19107-3390

W912BU 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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*************BID OPENING DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED FROM 18 OCT 2022 TO 28 OCT 2022*************

The amendment 0002 is issued to provide responses to RFI questions 12 to 33, XYZ & Drawings, and Specs.

Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No.0002. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(see continuation page)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

Amendment 2 QUESTIONS FOR W912BU22B0014

LEWES & REHOBOTH CANAL IWW, REHOBOTH BAY TO

DELAWARE BAY, DE

• Reference – Sec. 01 35 26 / Pg. 24 / 3.1.3 / “Contract documents identify materials such as PCB, lead paint, and friable and non-friable asbestos and other OSHA regulated chemicals”.

12. Question – Please reference where these chemicals are expected to be found on the job site. You reference that the contract documents identify these materials, however we did not see any reference to this in the specifications or plan drawings.

Please clarify.

Answer – There is no evidence of those materials on site. Language deleted. See Section 01 35 26 as part of this Amendment No. 0002.

• Reference – Sec. 01 35 26 / Pg. 10 / 1.6.1.4.1 / a / “Provide a minimum of one full time SSHO assigned on the dredge for the primary working shift……”

Evaluation – The dredge plant anticipated to be used for this contract does not have the available space to support having an SSHO on the dredge plant during on going operations. It is our understanding from performing other USACE projects, that if the SSHO is on the project site and has access to all portions of the site then this is all that is required.

13. Question – Please elaborate if an SSHO will be required to be on the dredge plant during the duration of this project.

Answer - Correct, SSHO does not need to be physically on dredge at all times; see Section 01 35 26, paragraph 1.6.1.4.2.

• Reference - Bid Form

14. Question – Please include separate bid items for the levee work to be completed for the two disposal areas. These bid items need to show how many cubic yards of material is needed to build the levees to the proposed elevations. This work needs to be paid “by the cubic yard” based off pre and post surveys.

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Summary of Changes

Answer – Bid as shown. See posted survey data files of existing conditions for reference.

• 15. Question – Once the upland placement site work has been completed, what will the total capacity in cubic yards be of each upland placement site when considering the required free board requirements.

Answer – Once earthwork is complete at both sites, there will be sufficient combined capacity for the dredging required under this solicitation.

• 16. Question – Can you please send out the XYZ files for the dredging areas?

Answer – Latest bathymetric surveys, to include xyz data files can be found at:

https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil- Works/Surveys/Projects/DelawareInlets/

• 17. Question – Have all the required permits been obtained to complete the project as currently designed? If so, please send out all the permits that pertain to this project for review.

Answer – Yes, see updated Appendix for DNREC Permits.

Question Set #2

• Reference – Sec. 35 20 23 / Pg. 12 / 3.5.5 / “mixture of suspended solids, discharged over the sluice remains less than 4 grams per liter above ambient background water total suspended solids levels”.

18. Question – Please confirm that the suspended solids must remain less than 4 grams per liter above ambient background water, and it’s not supposed to read 4 milligrams. 4 grams per liter, loosely translates to 12,000 NTU’s.

Answer – Bid as shown.

• Reference – Sec. 35 20 23 / Pg. 11 / 3.4.2 / “The Government-constructed embankments will enclose sufficient volume for retention of the pumped discharge for the production rates specified elsewhere in these specifications”.

19. Question – Please call out where these “production rates” can be found in the specifications as we have not seen any language that discuses this.

Answer – Production rate language deleted. See Section 01 35 26, Paragraph 3.4.2.m as part of this Amendment No. 0002.

• Reference – Sec. 35 20 23 / Pg. 14 / 3.6.2 / “No side or end slopes are specified for this contract (box cut)”.

20. Question – Please confirm that you are not allowing payment for any side slopes.

Answer – Bid as shown.

• Reference – Sec. 35 20 23 / Pg. 14 / 3.6.2 / “No side or end slopes are specified for this contract (box cut)”.

21. Question – If in fact you are not allowing payment for the side slopes, we would like for you to reconsider allowing payment for the side slopes. To clear the dredge template, then the contractor must over swing the template in order to clear the area.

We know that most of this material (side slopes) will be removed from the area to achieve the required grade in the dredge template. By not allowing payment for the side slopes (which is very uncommon), the contractors are going to figure removing this yardage at 100% regardless on if it’s removed or not because we must assume that it will be removed to achieve grade. By not allowing payment of the side slopes, you are paying for 100% of the material to be removed, verse if you allow payment for side slopes, then you would only be paying the contractor for what was removed via a post dredging survey. This is not a cost-effective approach for the Owner to structure it like this.

Answer – Bid as shown.

• Reference – Sec. 35 20 23 / Pg. 15 / 3.8.2 / “If after-dredging surveys of a portion of a work area indicated dredging is required, and it was not indicated by the before-dredging surveys, remove such material to the required depth, unless waived by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will be paid for such work at the contract unit price and any additional quantity calculation…”

Evaluation – It can not be expected to have the contractor dredge any portion of work that was not originally identified by a before dredge survey. There is not only cost associated with setting the equipment back up into a cut, but dredge productions are computed based on how much material is found in a particular area, thus directly affecting the cubic yard price to dredge such. The cubic yard price to re-dredge and area that was not originally shown on the before dredge survey, would have a separate cost from the rest of the priced work. If an area was found to need dredging under these circumstances, then a mutual agreement on pricing between the Owner and Contractor would be required.

22. Question – Please remove this section from the specs or reword the language to state that a mutually agreeable price would be utilized to dredge any material not originally shown on the before dredge survey.

Answer – Bid as shown. Specs do not state “…and it was not indicated…”, they state “…and it was indicated…”.

23. Question – Please detail on the Contract drawings where the Contractors staging area will be for crew parking, pipe fusion, dumpster, etc.

Answer – The only area available is immediately adjacent to and up to 150 feet away from, to the North and East sides of the containment embankment of DA 2.

24. Question – Will Lewes public boat ramp be made available for the Contractors staging area? This appears to be the best location for unloading pipeline, fuse welding, and crew parking.

Answer – Contractor will need to coordinate any additional area required.

25. Question – Would you please consider moving the bid date back one week to allow more time to investigate the upland placement site work?

Answer – Bid Date has been moved from 10.18.2022 to 10.25.2022

26) Will there be a lay-down area to work?

Answer – The only area available is immediately adjacent to and up to a distance of 150 feet away from the North and East edges of the containment embankment of DA 2.

27) Is there an estimated capacity of cubic yard storage at each of the existing DMP sites?

Answer – Once earthwork is complete at both sites, there will be sufficient combined capacity for the dredging required under this solicitation.

28) Will there be a limit to the amount of times we can request a measurement of the area that we have dredged?

Answer – Bid as shown. See Section 35 20 23, Paragraph 3.10.

29) Anticipating a return next dredge season to complete the dredging, is there an area we can keep the pipe and dredge for the off season?

Answer – Contractor will need to coordinate any additional area required.

30) When the dredging stops for the season, will you measure to the point of termination? How will the re-sedimentation of the prior dredged area be handled? Will you require it to be re-dredged prior to entire contract completion or will it be measured at the end of the first season and be considered completed in that area, then restart dredging the next season at the termination point?

Answer – Once an Acceptance Section is cleared it will not be reopened. Payment for Acceptance Sections will only be made when cleared based upon “After Dredging” (AD) Surveys. See Section 35 20 23 Paragraph 3.11.

31) What is the turbidity level allowed at the outfall area?

Answer – Bid as shown. See Section 35 20 23, Paragraph 3.5.1.

32.) I wanted to reach out to you in regards to the bid date for the referenced project.

We have several unanswered questions which were submitted and was wondering if the bid date was going to be pushed back?

Answer –

33.) We arrived on-site today with a dirt contractor to take a good look at your upland placement sites. We have a couple questions to add after the site inspection.

We noticed that there are no requirements for silt fence or seeding. Is silt fence or seeding required on this project? If so, please detail to what extent the seeding is to be performed.

Answer – There are no requirements for silt fencing or seeding.

(End of Summary of Changes)

Amendment No. 0002

IFB W912BU22B0014

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT (continued)

a. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFI) WITH RESPONSES: RFI’s with responses, are attached to this amendment.

b. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

(1) Section 01 35 26 – GOVERNMENT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Please delete Section 01 35 26 in its entirety and substitute the revised Section, annotated Amendment No. 0002, attached hereto.

(2) Section 35 20 23 – DREDGING: Please delete Section 35 20 23 in its entirety and substitute the revised Section, annotated Amendment No. 0002, attached hereto.

(3) Appendices Table of Contents - Please delete the Appendices Table of Contents it its entirety and substitute the page, annotated Amendment No. 0002, attached hereto.

(4) Appendix E80 – Insert new Appendix E80, annotated Amendment No.

0002, attached hereto.

c. Please indicate receipt of this amendment on Standard Form 1442 (SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD) as Amendment No. 0002. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may be cause for rejection of the bid.

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SECTION 01 35 26

GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)

ASME B30.3 (2020) Tower Cranes

ASME B30.5 (2021) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.7 (2021) Winches

ASME B30.8 (2020) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

ASME B30.9 (2018) Slings

ASME B30.20 (2018) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME B30.22 (2016) Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.23 (2016) Personnel Lifting Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

ASME B30.26 (2015; R 2020) Rigging Hardware

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY PROFESSIONALS (ASSP)

ASSP A10.22 (2007; R 2017) Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers’ Hoists

ASSP A10.34 (2021) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASSP A10.44 (2020) Control of Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) for Construction and Demolition Operations

ASSP Z244.1 (2016) The Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout, Tagout and Alternative Methods

ASSP Z359.0 (2018) Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest

ASSP Z359.1 (2020) The Fall Protection Code

ASSP Z359.2 (2017) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection

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Program

ASSP Z359.3 (2019) Safety Requirements for Lanyards and Positioning Lanyards

ASSP Z359.4 (2013) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components

ASSP Z359.6 (2016) Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems

ASSP Z359.7 (2019) Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products

ASSP Z359.11 (2014) Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses

ASSP Z359.12 (2019) Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z359.13 (2013) Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

ASSP Z359.14 (2014) Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems

ASSP Z359.15 (2014) Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z359.16 (2016) Safety Requirements for Climbing Ladder Fall Arrest Systems

ASSP Z359.18 (2017) Safety Requirements for Anchorage Connectors for Active Fall Protection Systems

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F855 (2019) Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 1048 (2016) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2022) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

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NFPA 51B (2019; TIA 20-1) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2020; ERTA 20-1 2020; ERTA 20-2 2020; TIA

20-1; TIA 20-2; TIA 20-3; TIA 20-4)

National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2021) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

NFPA 241 (2022) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-222 (2018H; Add 1 2019) Structural Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas and Small Wind Turbine Support Structures

TIA-1019 (2012; R 2016) Standard for Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

10 CFR 20 Standards for Protection Against Radiation

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

29 CFR 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices

29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1915.89 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tags-Plus)

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction

29 CFR 1926.450 Scaffolds

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29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

29 CFR 1926.552 Material Hoists, Personal Hoists, and Elevators

29 CFR 1926.553 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists

29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction

49 CFR 173 Shippers - General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings

CPL 02-01-056 (2014) Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist

CPL 2.100 (1995) Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR 1910.146

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

The CP is a person designated in writing, who, through training, knowledge and experience, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures with regards to such hazards.

1.2.2 Competent Person, Confined Space

The CP, Confined Space, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910.146 , and designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.3 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

The CP, Cranes and Rigging, as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, is a person meeting the competent person requirements, who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the Crane and Rigging Program, who through training, knowledge and experience in crane and rigging is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.4 Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching

A CP, Excavation/Trenching, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and 29 CFR 1926 , who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing

Section 01 35 26 Page 4 existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.5 Competent Person, Fall Protection

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

1.2.6 Competent Person, Scaffolding

The CP, Scaffolding is a person meeting the competent person requirements in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the scaffolding program. The CP for Scaffolding has enough training, knowledge and experience in scaffolding to correctly identify, evaluate and address existing and potential hazards and also has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to these hazards. CP qualifications must be documented including experience on the specific scaffolding systems/types being used, assessment of the base material that the scaffold will be erected upon, load calculations for materials and personnel, and erection and dismantling. The CP for scaffolding must have a documented minimum of 8-hours of scaffold training to include training on the specific type of scaffold being used (e.g. mast-climbing, adjustable, tubular frame), in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 22.B.02.

1.2.7 Competent Person (CP) Trainer

A competent person trainer as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, who is qualified in the training material presented, and who possesses a working knowledge of applicable technical regulations, standards, equipment and systems related to the subject matter on which they are training Competent Persons. A competent person trainer must be familiar with the typical hazards and the equipment used in the industry they are instructing. The training provided by the competent person trainer must be appropriate to that specific industry. The competent person trainer must evaluate the knowledge and skills of the competent persons as part of the training process.

1.2.8 High Risk Activities

High Risk Activities are activities that involve work at heights, crane and rigging, excavations and trenching, scaffolding, electrical work, and confined space entry.

1.2.9 High Visibility Accident

A High Visibility Accident is any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

1.2.10 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

LHE is a term used to describe cranes, hoists and all other hoisting

Section 01 35 26 Page 5 equipment (hoisting equipment means equipment, including crane, derricks, hoists and power operated equipment used with rigging to raise, lower or horizontally move a load).

1.2.11 Medical Treatment

Medical Treatment is treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even when provided by a physician or registered personnel.

1.2.12 Near Miss

A Near Miss is a mishap resulting in no personal injury and zero property damage, but given a shift in time or position, damage or injury may have occurred (e.g., a worker falls off a scaffold and is not injured; a crane swings around to move the load and narrowly misses a parked vehicle).

1.2.13 Operating Envelope

The Operating Envelope is the area surrounding any crane or load handling equipment. Inside this "envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers, other personnel involved in the operation, rigging gear between the hook, the load, the crane's supporting structure (i.e. ground or rail), the load's rigging path, the lift and rigging procedure.

1.2.14 Qualified Person (QP)

The QP is a person designated in writing, who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

1.2.15 Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP)

A QP for FP is a person meeting the definition requirements of EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and ASSP Z359.2 standard, having a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, and evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems.

1.2.16 Recordable Injuries or Illnesses

Recordable Injuries or Illnesses are any work-related injury or illness that results in:

a. Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

b. Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

c. Restricted work;

d. Transfer to another job;

e. Medical treatment beyond first aid;

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f. Loss of consciousness; or

g. A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (a) through (f) above

1.2.17 Government Property and Equipment

Interpret "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 as Government property and equipment.

1.2.18 Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling Equipment Mishap

A LHE accident occurs when any one or more of the eight elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during operation, including operation during maintenance or testing resulting in personnel injury or death; material or equipment damage; dropped load; derailment;

two-blocking; overload; or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents, even though no material damage or injury occurs. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) is not considered an accident solely due to material or equipment damage unless the component failure results in damage to other components (e.g., dropped boom, dropped load, or roll over). Document an LHE mishap using the Crane High Hazard working group mishap reporting form.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" classification.

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

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Names and Qualifications; G, DO

APP - Construction; G, DO

Dive Operations Plan; G, DO

Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, DO

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Checklist; G, DO

Public Health Emergency Plan

SD-06 Test Reports

Monthly Exposure Reports

Notifications and Reports

Accident Reports; G, DO

LHE Inspection Reports

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SD-07 Certificates

SSHO Daily Inspection checklist

Crane Operators/Riggers

Standard Lift Plan; G ,DO

Critical Lift Plan ; G, DO

Naval Architecture Analysis; G, DO

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Confined Space Entry Permit

Hot Work Permit

Certificate of Compliance

License Certificates

Radiography Operation Planning Work Sheet; G, DO

Portable Gauge Operations Planning Worksheet; G, DO

Floating Plant Inspection; G, DO

Submit a copy of the annual inspection of all plants not subject to Coast Guard inspection, prior to start of work.

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

Provide a Monthly Exposure Report and attach to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both Prime and subcontractor. Failure to submit the report may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this Contract, comply with the most recent edition of USACE EM 385-1-1 , and the following Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one

Section 01 35 26 Page 8 person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and Government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs.

If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an equally-qualified alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO, and must be on the project site at all times when work is being performed.

Note that the DR is a collateral duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full time occupation.

1.6.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties

The SSHO may not serve as the Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CCSM). The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent. The roles of Superintendent, SSHO, and CQCSM shall not be filled by a single individual.

1.6.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

Provide Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q and herein. Competent Persons for high risk activities include confined space, cranes and rigging, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and electrical work. The CP for these activities must be designated in writing, and meet the requirements for the specific activity (i.e.

competent person, fall protection).

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

1.6.1.2.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

Provide a Confined Space (CP) Competent Person who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q, and herein. The CP for Confined Space Entry must supervise the entry into each confined space in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 34.

1.6.1.2.2 Competent Person for Scaffolding

Provide a Competent Person for Scaffolding who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 22.B.02 and herein.

1.6.1.2.3 Competent Person for Fall Protection

Provide a Competent Person for Fall Protection who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 21.C.04, 21.B.03, and herein.

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1.6.1.3 Qualified Trainer Requirements

Individuals qualified to instruct the 40 hour contract safety awareness course, or portions thereof, must meet the definition of a Competent Person Trainer, and, at a minimum, possess a working knowledge of the following subject areas: EM 385-1-1 , Electrical Standards, Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry for Construction;

Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics, and Scaffolds in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.450 , Subpart L.

Instructors are required to:

a. Prepare class presentations that cover construction-related safety requirements.

b. Ensure that all attendees attend all sessions by using a class roster signed daily by each attendee. Maintain copies of the roster for at least five years. This is a certification class and must be attended 100 percent. In cases of emergency where an attendee cannot make it to a session, the attendee can make it up in another class session for the same subject.

c. Update training course materials whenever an update of the EM 385-1-1 becomes available.

d. Provide a written exam of at least 50 questions. Students are required to answer 80 percent correctly to pass.

e. Request, review and incorporate student feedback into a continuous course improvement program.

1.6.1.4 Dredging Contract Requirements

1.6.1.4.1 Dredging Safety Personnel Requirements

a. Provide a minimum of one full time SSHO assigned on the dredge for the primary working shift and a minimum of one SSHO or Collateral Duty SSHO or Collateral Duty Safety Officer for each additional working shift and at each additional dredge plant. (i.e. 2 dredge plants with 2 working shifts require 4 individuals.)

b. Provide a minimum of one SSHO or Collateral Duty SSHO or Collateral Duty Safety Officer at each upland disposal area and for each working shift. (i.e. 2 upland disposal areas with 2 working shifts require 4 individuals.)

1.6.1.4.2 SSHO Requirements for Dredging

a. In addition to requirements stated elsewhere in this specification, an individual serving as a SSHO must be present at the project site, located so that they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations, for at least one shift in each 24 hour period when work is being performed. The SSHO must be available during their shift for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio. The SSHO must be able to travel to all areas within project site within 45 minutes using equipment maintained on-site.

b. The SSHO is a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above, who must report to a senior project (or corporate) official. When the

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SSHO is permitted to be a collateral duty, the SSHO is not permitted to be in another position requiring continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as equipment operators.

c. The SSHO must inspect all work areas and operations during initial set-up and at least monthly observe and provide personal oversight on each shift during dredging operations for projects with many work sites, more often for those with less work sites.

1.6.1.4.3 Collateral Duty Safety Officer (CDSO) Requirements for Dredging

a. A CDSO is an individual who is assigned collateral duty safety responsibilities in addition to their full-time occupation, and who supports and supplements the SSHO efforts in managing, implementing and enforcing the Contractor's Safety and Health Program. The assigned CDSO must be an individual(s) with work oversight responsibilities, such as master, mate, fill foreman, or superintendent. A CDSO must not be an employee responsible for continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as an equipment operator.

b. A CDSO performs safety program tasks as assigned by the SSHO and must report safety findings to the SSHO. The SSHO must document results of safety findings and provide information for inclusion in the CQC reports to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.1.4.4 Safety Personnel Training Requirements for Dredging

A SSHO and a CDSO for dredging Contracts must take either a formal classroom or online OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course, or an equivalent 30 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour Course in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Appendix A, paragraph 3.d.(3), applicable to dredging work, and given by qualified instructors. In exception to EM 385-1-1 , Section 01.A.17, comply with the following:

a. The SSHO must maintain competency through having taken 8 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework every year. Hours spent as an instructor in such courses will be considered the same as attending them, but each course only gets credit once (for example, instructing a 1-hour asbestos awareness course five times in a year provides one hour credit for training).

b. The SSHO and a CDSO must have a minimum of three years of experience within the past five years in one of the following:

(1) Supervising/managing dredging activities

(2) Supervising/managing marine construction activities

(3) Supervising/managing land-based construction activities

(4) Work managing safety programs or processes

(5) Conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards

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1.6.1.5 Crane Operators/Riggers

Provide Operators, Signal Persons, and Riggers meeting the requirements in EM 385-1-1 , Section 15.B for Riggers and Section 16.B for Crane Operators and Signal Persons. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacities of 50,000 pounds or greater, designate crane operators qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a Government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Provide proof of current qualification.

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

1.6.2.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must:

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report. A form that meets or exceeds the attached SSHO Daily Inspection checklist expectations, shall be used.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.

Report mishaps and near misses.

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

d. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

e. Attend the pre-construction conference , pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.

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

g. Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

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

j. Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.

k. Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.

Superintendent, CQCSM, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above or any other required duties are not being effectively carried out. If

Section 01 35 26 Page 12 either the Superintendent, CQCSM, or SSHO are dismissed, project work will be stopped and will not be allowed to resume until a suitable replacement is approved and the above duties are again being effectively carried out.

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project must attend the preconstruction conference . This includes the project superintendent, Site Safety and Occupational Health Officer, Contractor Quality Control System Manager, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the Contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer as to which phases will require an analysis. In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, and Government review of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP, identified during the Contracting Officer's review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for review prior to the start of construction. Work is not permitted to begin until an APP is established that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent aspects of appropriate AHA (by trade), establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training and motivation.

Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors at the project location. The SSHO, supervisors, foremen, or CDSOs must conduct meetings at least once a week for the trade workers. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the Contracting Officer on request. Notify the Contracting Officer of all scheduled meetings 7 calendar days in advance.

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A, and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A. Complete and submit with the APP the ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP) CHECKLIST, which is attached to the end of this section. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element, and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential subcontractors in the selection process. Also, Section 01 35 26 Page 13 describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of subcontractors. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the Contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The APP must be signed by an officer of the firm (Prime Contractor senior person), the individual preparing the APP, the on-site superintendent, the designated SSHO, the Contractor Quality Control System Manager, and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CIH).

The SSHO must provide and maintain the APP and a log of signatures by each subcontractor foreman, attesting that they have read and understand the APP, and make the APP and log available on-site to the Contracting Officer. If English is not the foreman's primary language, the Prime Contractor must provide an interpreter.

Submit the APP to the Contracting Officer within 30 calendar days of Contract award and not less than 10 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Submit APP in electronic format (CD ROM/PDF) and hard copy. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the Contract.

Disregarding the provisions of this Contract or the accepted APP is cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified. Copies of the accepted plan shall be maintained at the Contractor's construction field office and any applicable remote sites (dredge, etc.), and at the job site. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the Contract. Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and CQCSM. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered. Should any severe hazard exposure (i.e. imminent danger) become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery.

Eliminate and remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSP A10.34 ), and the environment.

1.7.1 Names and Qualifications

Provide plans in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 , including the following:

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project to include the designated Site Safety and Health Officer(SSHO), alternate SSHO, Designated Representatives, and other competent and qualified personnel to be used. Specify the duties of each position.

b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons. As a minimum, designate and submit qualifications of competent persons for each of the following major areas: excavation; scaffolding; fall protection;

hazardous energy; confined space; health hazard recognition, Section 01 35 26 Page 14 evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents;

and personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

1.7.2 Plans

Provide plans in the APP in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 , including the following:

1.7.2.1 Confined Space Entry Plan

Develop a confined or enclosed space entry plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , applicable OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 , 29 CFR 1915 , and 29 CFR 1926 , OSHA Directive CPL 2.100 , and any other federal, state and local regulatory requirements identified in this Contract. Identify the qualified person's name and qualifications, training, and experience.

Delineate the qualified person's authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions. Include procedure for rescue by Contractor personnel and the coordination with emergency responders. (If there is no confined space work, include a statement that no confined space work exists and none will be created.)

1.7.2.2 Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

Plan lifts to avoid situations where the operator cannot maintain safe control of the lift. Prepare a written SLP in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.A.03, using Form 16-2 for every lift or series of lifts (if duty cycle or routine lifts are being performed). The SLP must be developed, reviewed and accepted by all personnel involved in the lift in conjunction with the associated AHA. Signature on the AHA constitutes acceptance of the plan. Maintain the SLP on the LHE for the current lift(s) being made. Maintain historical SLPs for a minimum of three months.

1.7.2.3 Critical Lift Plan - Crane or Load Handling Equipment

Provide a Critical Lift Plan as required by EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.H.01, using Form 16-3. In addition, Critical Lift Plans are required for the following:

a. Lifts over 50 percent of the capacity of barge mounted mobile crane's hoist.

b. When working around energized power lines where the work will get closer than the minimum clearance distance in EM 385-1-1 Table 16-1.

c. For lifts with anticipated binding conditions.

d. When erecting cranes.

1.7.2.3.1 Critical Lift Plan Planning and Schedule

Critical lifts require detailed planning and additional or unusual safety precautions. Develop and submit a critical lift plan to the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days prior to critical lift. Comply with load testing requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.F.03.

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1.7.2.3.2 Lifts of Personnel

In addition to the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.H.02, for lifts of personnel, demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1400 and EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.T.

1.7.2.4 Barge Mounted Mobile Crane Lift Plan

Provide a Naval Architecture Analysis and include an LHE Manufacturer's Floating Service Load Chart in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.L.03.

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