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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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.

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30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

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STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment (0001) is to update Section 00 22 11, revise Specif ications, and update Draw ings. Additionally, the RFP due date is changed from 3 June 2019 at 2:00PM CST to 10 June 2019 at 2:00PM CST.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912BV18R0059

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

24-May-2019

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CONTRACTING DIV

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT

2488 E. 81ST STREET

TULSA OK 74137-4290

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 03-Jun-2019 02:00 PM to 10-Jun-2019 02:00 PM.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

AMENDMENT 0001

RFP NO. W912BV18R0059

MODERNIZATION OF ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

ROBERT S. KERR LOCK AND DAM 15, OKLAHOMA

Standard Form (SF) 30, Block 14 (continuation):

The proposal documents shall be revised as follows:

CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00 22 11 – Paragraph 5.5.4, first sentence. Change “Denison Power House” to “Kerr Powerhouse”.

SPECIFICATIONS

Delete previously issued Sections 01 10 00, 01 11 00.00 26, 01 22 00.00 26, and 26 15 00.00 26 and replace with new Sections 01 10 00, 01 11 00.00 26, 01 22 00.00 26, and 26 15 00.00 26 attached hereto. Paragraphs containing revisions are highlighted by bold text.

DRAWINGS

Delete previously issued Sheet ID G-003 and replace with new Sheet ID G-003 attached hereto.

Add Sheet IDs S-101, S-102, and E-101 through E-105 attached hereto to the end of the reference drawings.

Clarifications: Sump discharge pipe columns are on drawing 187-C20-63/10, page 20 of the combined reference drawings PDF.

END OF SUMMARY OF CHANGES – AMENDMENT 0001

Kerr Modernization of Electrical Infrastructure - FY19 KERRMEIFY19

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CONTRACTOR'S SITE OPERATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This section covers the general requirements applicable to specific Contractor's operations for work performed on site.

1.2 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.

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.2 (2011) Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top Running Trolley Hoist)

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

U.S. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)

MUTCD (2009) Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

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

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction site plan ; G Traffic control plan ; G Project Manager/Contractor's Agent Qualifications ; G Contractor’s Superintendent Qualifications ; G

Qualifications and identification of Contractor’s superintendent, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of site work

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Contractor Security Program ; G

Contractor Security Program, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of site work

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Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust, and Mist Control Program ; G

Gas, Vapor, Fume, Dust and Mist Control Program, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the start of site work.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN

Prior to the start of work, submit a site plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities (including layouts and details, equipment and material storage area (onsite and offsite), access and haul routes, and avenues of ingress/egress to the fenced area(s). Identify any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud.

Indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired.

Show locations of safety and construction fences, field office and storage trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas.

1.5 CONTRACTOR SECURITY PROGRAM

The Contractor shall provide a security program which shall meet the requirements of this paragraph. In accordance with the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP), all contractors and their employees, and all subcontractors and subcontractor's employees requiring unescorted admittance to SWT Power Houses shall have a current Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) background check verified through the Tulsa District (SWT) Emergency Management/Security office before they are allowed to enter the power plant building or structures. A maximum of 10 contractor employees will be authorized to obtain and hold no escort required status at any one time during the contract. The contractor's Project Manager, Engineer, QCM, SSHO, Superintendent and Subcontractor Foreman are required to obtain the JPAS background check prior to mobilization to the construction site. A minimum of 120 days is required for SWT to process the JPAS background check once all required information is received.

All contractors and their employees, and all subcontractors and subcontractor's employees requiring escorted admittance to SWT Power Houses shall have a current (within 90 days of submission) completed local law enforcement background check submitted to the Contracting Officer and Powerhouse Superintendent/Lake Manager no less than 5 working days prior to the needed day of entry and approved by the Government before they are allowed to enter the power plant building or structures. The contractor shall be responsible for all escort duties. Non-escort required employees shall escort escort-required employees and shall maintain visual contact with escort required employees at all time inside power plant buildings or structures.

All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the powerhouse any employee the Contracting Officer deems, incompetent, careless, disruptive, or otherwise objectionable.

All no-escort-required background checks must be conducted through the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) submitted through the SWT Emergency Management/Security office. A minimum of 120 days is required for SWT to process the PSIP background check once all required information is received.

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The JPAS and PSIP checks will be performed at no additional cost to the contractor/subcontractor.

All escort-required background checks must be conducted by a law enforcement agency* (i.e., Sheriff's Office, etc) within the state in which the person resides. Any costs associated to obtain the law enforcement background checks shall be the responsibility of the contractor/subcontractor/individual. Individuals will be allowed to enter SWT buildings and structures at the Kerr power house as required to perform work under this contract as long as they are properly escorted and do not have any disqualifying factors. Background check disqualifying factors include: Any felony conviction; a misdemeanor conviction within the previous five years for a crime of violence, drug use/possession, or theft. If an individual does not have a disqualifying factor but has a misdemeanor conviction then those individuals will be evaluated or considered on a case by case basis. The contractor or subcontractor of the individual who has been approved to enter the Powerhouses shall coordinate all access with either the Lake Manager, Power Plant Superintendent, or on-site COE representatives.

*Background checks for Oklahoma can be obtained through the following

URL:

http://www.ok.gov/osbi/Criminal_History/index.html

Other States:

www.gallantbackgroundchecks.com

To be eligible to perform under this contract, contract employees shall meet the requirements listed above for background checks as well as the requirements listed below, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer:

Foreign workers shall be lawfully admitted to the United States (U.

S.) and have documentation (authorization to work in the U.S.) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Foreign Nationals working on contracts shall be approved through the Corps of Engineers Foreign Disclosure Officer prior to work.

No person presently under sentence of imprisonment will be allowed to work on a Government facility.

The Contractor shall ensure each employee is issued and displays at all times a proper identification badge. The badge shall be unique for each employee and include at a minimum the following:

CONTRACTOR

Name of Employee Employee Photo Name of Company

The Contractor shall keep an updated personnel/badge roster and ensure badges are turned in immediately when an employee is no longer required or otherwise allowed on the job site. Updated roster will be provided to the GQAR weekly.

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1.6 WORK AREAS AND ACCESS

1.6.1 Access Roads, General

No new access roads are required. Any damage to existing roadways, project grounds, or Government property used for access purposes shall be repaired and the surface shall be restored to its pre-contract condition.

The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of state and county authorities for use of existing roadways, such as traffic regulations, load limits, etc. Public and project roads shall not be partially or full obstructed Contractor's operations. If normal traffic on any road is altered at any time, the Contractor shall submit for approval a Traffic Control Plan in accordance with the MUTCD, before road closure will be allowed.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain temporary barricades to limit public access to hazardous areas. Whenever safe public access to paved areas such as roads, parking areas, or sidewalks is prevented by construction activities or as otherwise necessary to ensure the safety of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, appropriate barricades and signs shall be provided, placed, and maintained by the Contractor. Securely place barricades clearly visible with adequate illumination to provide sufficient visual warning of the hazard during both day and night. Anchor signs and barricades as necessary to prevent displacement by winds.

1.6.2 Access By Government Personnel

Clear access shall be maintained for Government personnel and equipment through all work areas.

1.6.3 Contractor's Staging/Storage Areas and Employee Access

The Contractor’s staging/storage areas shall be as directed by the Government Quality Assurance Representative (GQAR). Staging areas shall be returned to pre-contract conditions by grading, disking, turfing, etc.

as necessary. The job-site office may be in the staging area. The project areas off-limits to Contractor personnel will also be designated by the GQAR. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside fenced security areas or the powerhouse. Signs containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor shall be erected outside the powerhouse security fence. The content and location of the signs shall be approved by the GQAR prior to erection of signs.

1.6.4 Access to Work Areas

Access shall be through existing gates and doors. Access into the powerhouse will only be by the powerhouse door at the loading platform area and will only be available during designated work hours. The powerhouse elevators may be used for personnel only but not for movement of equipment. The powerhouse control room, terminal room, and machine shop shall be off-limits to all Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

1.6.5 Public Use Fishing Area Access

Safe public access to existing public use fishing areas shall be maintained at all times. The Contractor shall take actions as directed by the GQAR to insure public safety (related to Contractor vehicles and activities) is maintained.

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1.7 VEHICLES

Parking of private vehicles shall be restricted to outside the entrance gate. All Contractor's vehicles shall display permanent identification of such size and color to allow Government personnel to identify the vehicle.

1.8 SANITATION/RESTROOM FACILITIES

The Contractor’s employees shall not use Government sanitation/restroom facilities. The Contractor shall provide and use only portable sanitation/restroom facilities. Sanitation/restroom facilities furnished by the Contractor shall be in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , and shall be located outside the powerhouse at locations directed by the GQAR. The Contractor shall provide freeze protection during the winter months as required to prevent spillage and unsanitary conditions.

1.9 UTILITIES

1.9.1 Government Furnished Utilities

All utilities that are required for use in performance of the work under this contract shall be Contractor-furnished except the following, which shall be as directed by the GQAR:

a. Electricity

Electric power in the area for each unit may be obtained from the following existing sources at each unit.

(1) 2 each 120-volt, 1 phase, 20-ampere (maximum) circuits

(2) 1 each 480-volt, 3-phase, 70-ampere (maximum) circuit

Power cords on the intake and tailrace decks shall not block gantry crane travel or other Government equipment and personnel activities.

Electrical service for one office trailer will be furnished to the Contractor at no additional cost to the Contractor if in the opinion of the ACO proper conservation methods are implemented. The Contractor shall be responsible for conditioning the power as necessary and providing conductors, transformers, etc. from existing service locations.

b. Compressed Air

Up to 100 standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) total of compressed air (nominal pressure of 100 psig) will be provided from existing 1” and 3/4”-inch outlets for hand tool usage only. The Contractor shall provide compressed air for all other uses including abrasive blasting. The use of government furnished compressed air for purpose of cooling personnel or equipment is not permitted.

1.9.2 Temporary Utility Connections

All utilities provided by the Government will be at no cost. Care shall be exercised in conserving all Government-furnished utilities. Extension cords shall be Contractor-furnished. All temporary utility connections shall be subject to approval of the GQAR. The location of all power lines and all temporary connections for electricity shall be coordinated with

SECTION 01 10 00 Page 5 the GQAR. All temporary circuits and devices for conditioning the power shall be provided, connected, maintained, and removed by the Contractor prior to final acceptance. Ground fault protection for all circuits shall be Contractor-furnished.

1.9.3 Telephone

The Contractor shall be responsible for having the local telephone company furnish all telephone service needed on the job site. All connections, hardware, and service charges for telephone service shall be the responsibility and expense of the Contractor. The Project telephone system will not be available to the Contractor. Cellular phone service is provided in the area and the Contractor shall be responsible for determining if cell phones will work.

1.10 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

A Safe Clearance System, as stated in EM 385-1-1 and amended by the RS Kerr Project personnel, is used by project personnel to insure continuity of service and safety to personnel and equipment. Any work performed which requires taking project operating equipment out of service shall be done only after a formal clearance is obtained by the Contractor with 48-hour minimum notice. Clearance shall not be violated by Contractor personnel. Any violation of Safe Clearance Procedures will be grounds for the Government to require the Contractor to remove the offender(s) immediately for the duration of the contract. A copy of the Kerr Safe Clearance Procedure will be supplied to the Contractor upon request.

1.11 DAILY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

In conjunction with Section 01 57 19 - Temporary Environmental Controls, work areas shall be kept neat at all times. All debris resulting from the work shall be collected, removed, and disposed off-site at least twice per week or more often as directed by the GQAR. The Government's trash cans, dump boxes, other containers, and refuse service shall not be used.

Liquid waste shall not be disposed of in powerhouse drains.

1.12 STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Indoor and outdoor storage of equipment and materials will be permitted only in designated staging areas as shown on the drawings and as directed by the GQAR. All equipment and materials proposed for temporary storage areas within the Government allocated staging areas shall be coordinated with and approved by the GQAR. A minimum distance of three feet shall be maintained between the Contractor's stored items and the existing powerhouse equipment to allow access at all times. In addition:

Maintain minimum 42" access to front of all electrical distribution panels.

Maintain a 5-foot pathway to access all high voltage 15kv switchgear and equipment, including unit regulators and transformers.

No use of area around and in front of 15kv station service switch gear, transformers, and distribution panels.

Maintain 5-foot clearance around generating unit CO2 protection bottles.

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Maintain open areas around governor cabinets.

Do not block visibility and access to wall mounted fire extinguishers.

Maintain a clear access for entering power generators.

Do not block stairway access.

Between each turbine pit maintain a 3-foot walking access. If an operating unit requires emergency repairs, the Contractor shall have 48 hours maximum to relocate materials, parts, and equipment occupying space necessary for repair of the unit.

1.13 CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

1. 13. 1 Gener al

The pl anned met hod of t r anspor t at i on and oper at i on of Cont r act or heavy equi pment t o be used i n t he per f or mance of t hi s cont r act shal l be coor di nat ed wi t h and appr oved by t he GQAR. Thi s shal l i ncl ude t he t ype, s i ze, and l oadi ng of equi pment and t he pr oposed t r anspor t at i on r out es and wor k ar eas t o be used on t he pr oj ect . Oper at i on of heavy equi pment adj acent t o exi st i ng st r uct ur es shal l not over l oad t he capaci t y of t he structure.

The power house i s desi gned f or t he f ol l owi ng l oadi ngs i n t hese l ocat i ons:

1. Er ect i on Bay = 1000 PSF.

2. Dr af t Tube Deck = 300 psf and HS- 20 l oadi ng

3. Br eaker s and swi t chgear , spr eadi ng r oom, gener at or r oom bal cony = 300 psf

4. Oi l st or age = 200 psf

5. Cont r ol Room and Bat t er y Room = 200 psf

6. Al l ar ea under t he er ect i on ar ea = 500psf

1.13.2 Movement of Equipment and Material by the Contractor

The Contractor shall provide all cranes, rigging, lifts, operators, and other necessary items to load, unload, and move equipment or material as required to pursue and complete the work whether owned by the Government or by the Contractor, unless specifically stated otherwise. This includes but is not limited to providing an air, electrical, or battery operated fork lift and portable crane for loading, handling, and moving materials and equipment which are not accessible by the powerhouse cranes. Rail access and barge unloading facilities do not exist.

1.13.3 Area Lighting

The Contractor shall provide all lighting necessary to perform the work and provide a safe work environment.

1.14 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT OR ABNORMAL CONDITIONS

The GQAR shall be informed immediately of any damaged equipment or other conditions involving additional work in which the Contractor believes he has no responsibility. The failure or abnormality shall not be disturbed until witnessed by the GQAR. Any damage or abnormal conditions not reported as specified above but discovered at a

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1.15 PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

Materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and Government property (including all tools, equipment, and special devices supplied by the Contractor and to be turned over to the Government at the end of the contract) shall be protected and preserved in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

If material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof will be charged to the Contractor or deducted from payment due.

The Government and the Contractor shall survey and verify the existing conditions and damage to the floors prior to the start of the work.

Protection of the powerhouse floors and walls (concrete and tile) shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor. Plywood (1/2 inch thick minimum) or other materials approved by the GQAR, and visqueen (5 mil thick minimum) shall protect the powerhouse floors under all stored materials, supplies, tools, and equipment unless otherwise approved by the GQAR. Any floors damaged or stained shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor as directed by the GQAR. The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all stains and residues, and the repair of damage to structures and equipment caused by construction activities. All existing Government property and powerhouse equipment shall be protected from damage at all times.

1.16 GAS, VAPOR, FUME, DUST, AND MIST CONTROL PROGRAM

All necessary measures shall be taken to effect maximum control of all gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists created by Contractor activities under this contract. To the maximum extent possible, all dust and dirt shall be removed by vacuum cleaning, unless otherwise approved by the GQAR.

The required control program shall include the following:

a. Provision of exhaust ducts which shall discharge outside the powerhouse structure where mechanical ventilation is used.

Ventilation systems shall comply with requirements of 29 CFR 1910.94 and 29 CFR 1926.57.

b. Controlled operation of power-driven tools.

c. Furnishing and removing of approved dust preventatives in areas which cannot be properly rendered free from excessive dusting by vacuum cleaning or other methods.

d. Vacuum cleaning (or other method approved by GQAR) of spaces within the powerhouse where dust accumulates.

e. Only air, electrical, propane, or battery-driven equipment may be used inside the powerhouse.

f. The powerhouse is pressurized to prevent dust infiltration from the outside. All doors shall be kept closed when not being used.

g. Methods to prevent exposure of employees to inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or contact with any material or substance at concentrations above those specified in 29 CFR 1910.1000, 29 CFR

1926.55 and .58.

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1.17 DRAWINGS AND MANUALS

Existing drawings and manuals required for the work will be available for viewing, during normal project day shift working hours, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Drawings and manuals shall not be removed from the office.

1.18 PROJECT MANAGER, SUPERINTENDENT AND PERSONNEL

1.18.1 Project Manager/Contractor's Agent Qualifications

The Contractor shall employee a Project Manager for this contract who shall be the Contractor's Agent and have full authority to negotiate and sign all contract modifications. The Project Manager/Contractor's Agent(s) shall have a minimum of 5 years experience in project management of demolition and disassembly, installation and reassembly, testing, and recommissioning of transformer, bus, and switchgear equipment of the type included in this contract. A verifying contact, name, and phone number shall be provided for at least two such facilities. The Project Manager shall possess a 4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university in either engineering or construction management. The Project Manager's qualifications, experience, a verifying contact, name and phone number, shall be submitted not less than 30 days prior to start of any work. The Project Manager/Agent shall be fluent in the spoken and written English language. The Contractor shall keep a competent agent or an authorized designee, fully authorized to act for him in his absence, and to receive such orders as may be given for the proper continuance of the work.

Written notice to do any work, to alter any work, or to cease work which the Contractor is obligated to do, or concerning any imperfections in work or any material furnished, when given to the agent in charge of the work shall be considered as notice to the Contractor. The Project Manager/Contractor's Agent shall not perform Superintendent, Site Safety and Health Officer, or CQC System Manager duties.

1.18.2 Contractor’s Superintendent Qualifications

The superintendent shall have a minimum of five years of documented experience in similar construction projects involving replacement of major powerhouse electrical and mechanical systems and be fully qualified to supervise all aspects of demolition and disassembly, installation and reassembly, testing, and recommissioning of transformer, bus, and switchgear equipment of the type included in this contract. At least one

(1) full-time employee of the Contractor shall be available at the worksite to supervise and direct all work any time other Contractor or subcontractor personnel are on site. The Superintendent shall be present at the site at all times during work and shall be responsible for providing complete and correct direction of all construction activities, the initial starting, and all subsequent operation of the equipment until tests are completed. The superintendent shall be responsible for following the project's Safe Clearance Procedure. The superintendent shall initiate instructions for all actions necessary for the proper inspection, handling, assembly, and testing of the equipment. The superintendent shall keep a daily record of all work accomplished and all measurements taken during construction activities and shall provide copies on request or on completion of installation of the equipment associated with one generating unit. The superintendent shall keep all as-built drawings current and provide copies upon completion of the work as directed in Section 01 78 00 . The superintendent shall report immediately in writing to the Contracting Officer any work not in accordance with the

SECTION 01 10 00 Page 9 manufacturer's recommendation or any special conditions which may result in completion of work not meeting the requirements of the contract. The superintendent shall be fluent in the spoken and written English language. The Superintendent's qualifications, experience, a verifying contact, name and phone number, shall be submitted not less than 30 days prior to start of site work.

1.18.3 General Requirements for Contractor's Personnel

The Contractor shall prepare and revise (whenever organizational changes occur) a project organization chart with employee names and defining their work relationships. The Contractor shall maintain a complete organizational chart of all positions that will be working on the project.

All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary. The Contractor’s organizational plan shall be maintained in the CQC Plan and submitted as directed by the GQAR. If non-English fluent workers are employed on the project, the Contractor shall have a bi-lingual member on the team.

1.19 USE OF POWERHOUSE BRIDGE CRANES

1.19.1 General

There is one 250 ton capacity bridge crane in the powerhouse. The bridge crane has two trolleys each with one 125-ton hook and one 20-ton hook.

The bridge crane will be made available, upon request, for continuous non-exclusive use for the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall be held liable for all damages incurred as the result of the negligent operation or use of the crane.

1.19.2 Use of Cranes

1.19.2.1 General

The Contractor shall cooperate with the Government in the use of the cranes for scheduled and emergency project maintenance. The Government shall have priority use of the crane in emergency conditions.

1.19.2.2 Sharing of the Government Cranes

The bridge cranes at the project shall be shared with the Corps project employees and possibly other contractors as directed by the Contracting Officer. Allocation of crane time between the primary Contractor and other contractors will be made by the Government, and the decision will be final in any dispute arising relative thereto. Crane usage scheduling shall be discussed at the weekly Contractor/Government site meeting.

1.19.3 Crane Maintenance

The Government will perform all maintenance for the bridge cranes for the duration of the contract. When crane maintenance is necessary, the Contractor shall cooperate with the Government and the time required for maintenance shall not be a basis for a claim for delays.

1.19.4 Completion of Work

Upon completion of the work in this contract and prior to final acceptance of the work, the bridge crane and all tools, equipment, and handling devices used by the Contractor which are to remain at site (Government and

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Contractor furnished) shall be restored to previous condition less reasonable wear and tear.

1.19.5 Operators and Riggers

1.19.5.1 General

The Contractor shall provide crane operator(s) and rigger(s) to operate the cranes through the duration of the on-site work.

1.19.5.2 Contractor Crane Operator

Qualified Contractor bridge crane operators shall be furnished for the operations. Each crane operator, in addition to meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , shall have had at least one year of experience on a similar bridge crane of equivalent or greater capacity and characteristics.

Qualifications for each operator in the form of an affidavit signed by the operator and the Contractor shall be furnished before the operator is allowed to operate the crane(s). The affidavit shall include a complete record of all related work with particular emphasis on experience directly related to operation of a counterpart crane handling comparable loads.

Before any operator is approved, the Government may require the operator to spend at least 1 hour demonstrating competency on the crane under direct surveillance of a Government crane operator. The operator may be re-tested at any time at the discretion of the GQAR. The crane operators shall have a medical examination within the previous 12 months with emphasis on hearing, eyesight, and cardiovascular condition. The medical exam shall be included with the affidavit. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacitates of 50,000 pounds or greater, designate crane operators as 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.

1.19.5.3 Contractor Riggers

Qualified riggers shall be furnished for lifting and in attaching loads to the crane. An affidavit stating the riggers qualifications shall be furnished upon request by the GQAR. The affidavit shall include a complete record of all related experience and be signed by the rigger and the Contractor. Riggers’ knowledge of hand signals shall be checked by the Government. The Crane is expected to be upgraded with radio controls prior to start of the rehabilitation work, however hand-held portable radios may be used if necessary where operators can not see the signalman, but only on non-Government frequencies.

1.19.6 Lifting Devices and Special Handling Equipment

The Government will furnish no lifting devices except a rotor lifting beam and turbine lifting beam. All other lifting devices and handing equipment shall be provided by the Contractor and shall be turned over to the Government upon completion of the contract. All lifting devices shall be new and rated for at least 125% of the load. Slings shall be used for direct in-line pulls or loading and not used for wrapping around a load and lifting that load. Slings shall be new and furnished by the Contractor.

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1.19.7 Overload

The bridge crane shall not be loaded beyond 100 percent of its nameplate rating without written approval by the Contracting Officer prior to the over-rated lift. If an over-rated lift is required, the crane will be limited to 110 percent of capacity. The lift shall be performed in conformance with ASME B30.2 , Paragraph 2-3.3.1.1 Planned Engineered Lifts, sub paragraph e. No additional payment will be made in the event this over-rated lifting procedure is used. In the event an engineered lift is performed Items (a)(1) through (a)(3) of ASME B30.2 will be done by the Government and Items (a)(4) through (a)(8) shall be performed by the Contractor.

1.20 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

Temporary facilities provided during Construction shall be removed prior to final payment.

1.21 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

All existing facilities shall be protected, whether or not shown on the drawings. Upon completion of the work, all existing facilities, not included as a portion of the work, shall be left in a condition equal to the original condition prior to the contract. Costs for repair and restoration of any facilities shall be considered to be incidental to and included in the contract price.

1.22 CARE OF DRAINS

Existing powerhouse floor drains including un-watering drains shall not be used for disposal of any solid or liquid materials other than clear water. Drains obstructed by the Contractor shall be cleaned immediately by the Contractor. All costs incurred in the cleaning and clearing of plugged drains shall be borne by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for the initial cleaning of all gallery and packing box drains.

1.23 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT CONCURRENT WITH CONTRACTOR WORK

The Government will limit interference with the Contractor's work to a reasonable extent and the Government and Contractor shall coordinate as necessary.

1.24 SCAFFOLDING

The Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary scaffolding.

Approved antislip surface material shall be installed on scaffolding platforms. Scaffolding shall comply in every respect with EM 385-1-1 . Any scaffolding, ladder, stairway, or other access methods which is not covered or in compliance with EM 385-1-1 shall be submitted by the Contractor for written approval by the Contracting Officer GQAR prior to use.

1.25 NOISE CONTROL

Noise control and noise levels shall conform to requirements set forth in the appropriate regulations, including EM 385-1-1 , Section 05.C, 29 CFR 1910.95, 29 CFR 1926.52 and .101. The most stringent requirement shall govern.

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1.26 FIRE CONTROL

All fire fighting equipment, supplies, and personnel shall be supplied by the Contractor in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 09, 29 CFR 1910 SUBPART L and 29 CFR 1926 SUBPART F. The Contractor shall provide properly rated fire lockers for storage of flammable materials.

1.27 BARRICADES AND DANGER, DETOUR, AND WARNING SIGNS

1.27.1 Barricades and Danger and Detour signs

The Contractor shall provide, erect, and maintain all necessary barricades, suitable and sufficient lights, danger signals, and detour and other signs; provide a sufficient number of watchmen; and take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work and the safety of the public.

Powerhouse galleries, floors, project roads, etc. partially obstructed or closed to traffic shall be protected by effective barricades.

Obstructions shall be continuously illuminated day and night. Suitable warning signs shall be properly illuminated day and night. The signs, signals, and barricades shall comply with EM 385-1-1 SECTION 08, 29 CFR 1910.145 and 29

CFR 1926 SUBPART G.

1.27.2 Warning Signs

The Contractor shall submit a Contractor Security Program a minimum of 30 calendar days before the start of site work. Warning signs shall be erected 500 feet in advance of any place on the project where operations interfere with the full, normal use of a road by traffic. Warning signs shall conform to the standards established in Part IV of the MUTCD.

1.28 PROJECT SECURITY AND SITE WORKING HOURS

1.28.1 Security

The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract are the Contractor’s responsibility, until installed, tested, and accepted, whether stored inside or outside the powerhouse and/or security areas.

1.28.2 Government Project Personnel Working Hours

The scheduled working hours of the Government Project personnel are Monday through Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Federal holidays, Saturdays and Sundays are non-work days. Project personnel support required by the Contractor may be scheduled other than Project staff working hours but must be coordinated with and approved by the Government at least 24 hours before the support is required.

1.28.3 Contractor's Working Hours

The Contractor's work schedule shall not exceed one shift, six (6) days per week, ten (10) hours per day and shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. A second shift may be requested by the Contractor on a limited case-by-case basis for special disassembly and assembly work.

Second shift work may be denied at the Government's discretion if deemed by the Government to not be adequately productive. Notification of any

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1.29 WEEKLY COORDINATION MEETINGS

Once each week, a coordination meeting shall be held between the Contractor and the Government. This meeting will be used to discuss the Contractor’s proposed schedule, actual progress in the last week, and work planned in the up coming week. A meeting time and place shall be mutually agreed upon. The Contractor shall submit minutes of the meetings within three working days, to the GQAR.

1.30 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence, and shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work, the workers, the public, and property of others. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

1.31 TOOLS AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE FOR CONTRACTOR’S USE

1.31.1 General

Government tools and equipment in the powerhouse machine shop (i.e., lathes, drill presses, hand tools, etc.) are not available for use.

The Contractor shall provide all tools. Slugging wrenches shall not be used either for disassembly or reassembly.

1.31.2 Contractor Furnished Tools

Any special tool, item of equipment, or lifting/handling device or devices required for the work which is not furnished by the Government shall be furnished by the Contractor. Any special tool, lifting device, or item of equipment utilized by the Contractor for this work which may be needed for maintenance activities (including unit disassembly & re-assembly) shall remain the property of the Government. Special tools are defined as non-standard or unique tools necessary to perform disassembly or re-assembly of the bus, switchgear, or transformer connections. Hydraulic wrenches and their hydraulic power unit, “Come-alongs”, “Porta-Power” jacks, air powered impact wrenches, air hoses, extension cords, GFI’s, etc. are not considered to be special tools.

1.31.3 Damage to Tools

Any Government or Contractor furnished tool, item of equipment, and lifting device (which will be left at the site) damaged during the performance of this work shall be repaired or replaced.

1.31.4 Protective Coatings

Protective coatings, including Cosmoline grease, shall be removed from the above applicable items prior to use. Upon completion of the work to be

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1.32 GENERATING UNIT AVAILABILITY AND ACCESS

1.32.1 General

The Government will arrange for the unit outages. The Contractor shall provide the government 30 days advance notice, when requesting a unit outage. An attempt will be made to make the unit available on the dates the Contractor desires and in accordance with the Contractor’s installation schedule. The order of unit outages shall be coordinated with the GQAR. The first day of unit availability shall not be a weekend day.

Unit overlap in work activities may be permitted at the discretion of the Government if conditions (such as a period of low water, low generation need, etc.) permit. The Government will place and remove clearances on equipment to be replaced.

1.32.2 Constraints

a) Only one (1) transformer may be out of service at any one time.

b) Transformer shall not be taken out of service until all switchgear, bus, and equipment is on-site and accepted.b

c) Transformer shall not be taken out of service until the new transformers, provided by others, are onsite.

d) New transformers are expected to be on site June 2020.

e) The following transformer installation will not be released to the contractor until the previous unit has been successfully commissioned.

f) Each transformer outage shall not exceed 110 days.

g) Only one 480V station service bus may be out of service at any one time.

1.32.3 Subsequent Unit Availability and Access

Additional units will not be permitted to be taken out of service before the previous unit has successfully energized and operated at full load for 48 hours. Scheduling and sequencing of these activities shall be coordinated with the GQAR as the need for generation unit availability shall be determined by the Government.

1.33 DISPOSAL AND SALVAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

1.33.1 Disposition of Material and Equipment

Title to all materials and equipment to be disposed of, excepting salvage items, is vested in the Contractor upon receipt of signed contract and such materials and equipment are designated scrap only as directed. The Government will not be responsible for the condition, loss or damage to such property after notice to proceed. The Contractor may retain these items in usable form and take possession of them providing that there is no subsequent cost or inconvenience to the Government. The Government does not guarantee that these items are complete or in working order, and the Contractor shall assume responsibility for any damages caused by their use immediately upon taking possession of them. Scrap materials shall be removed from the Government's property within 90 days of removal from the generating units. Scrap shall not be sold on the site. Disposal of hazardous wastes shall be in accordance with other sections of these specifications.

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1.33.2 Salvage

Salvage shall include removal of the material, equipment, etc., from its present location and transporting, bundling, protecting, cleaning, and storing it onsite as directed. Salvage items will be those specified. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government as to which items of equipment and or materials will be reused and which items the Government wishes to keep. These items shall remain the property of the Government.

Adequate property control records shall be maintained for all materials or equipment specified to be salvaged. These records may be in accordance with the Contractor's system of property control. The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequate storage and protection of all salvaged materials and equipment and shall replace all salvage materials and equipment which are stolen, broken, or damaged during the salvage operations as the result of its negligence, or while in its care.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY OF WORK

The work to be performed under this contract consists of providing the labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing GSU transformers, the 15 kV switchgear for units 1, 2, 3, and 4, the non-segregated bus between the generator and the 15kV switchgear, the non-segregated bus between the transformers and the 15kV switchgear, the non-segregated bus between the station service transformers and the 480V station service switchgear, the 480V switchgear, the 13.8kV/480V transformers, 480 Volt switchgear feeders, make connections to the new GSU transformers, install new non-segregated phase bus between the transformer and 15 kV switchgear, install new non-segregated phase bus between the 15 kV switchgear and generators, install new 15 kV switchgear, install new 480V switchgear and

13.8 kV/480V transformers, provide new controls and relaying, furnishing new control room remote 480V switchgear panel, furnish and install new motor control center feeders, and all the necessary auxiliary and ancillary equipment and systems required to install the equipment at the R.S. Kerr Powerhouse to make it fully operational. The new GSU power transformers are to be furnished by others with the external connections and deluge system to be made under this contract as summarized below and as required in specifications and drawings.

The work includes, but not limited to, the following:

a. Remove and dispose of two (2) three-winding GSU transformers including oil, piping, cabling and conduit, equipment no longer to be used and the disconnection from the overhead transmission line.

b. Remove and dispose of the four 15 kV switchgear lineups (unit 1, 2, 3, and 4) including the cable and conduit no longer to be used.

c. Remove and dispose of the two (2) 13.8 kV/480 Volt station service transformers including the cable and conduit no longer to be used.

d. Remove and dispose of the 480V switchgear lineup including the cable and conduit no longer to be used.

e. Remove and dispose of the existing non-segregated bus for units 1, 2, 3, and, 4 to include the sections from the generator to the switchgear and from the switchgear to the two GSU transformers.

f. Remove and dispose of the existing non-segregated bus for the 480 Volt switchgear to include the sections from station service transformers to the 480 Volt switchgear.

g. Remove six (6) tanks, oil piping, and accessories from insulating oil room.

h. Remove the existing oil filled transformer nitrogen piping, fire suppression deluge piping, oil piping systems, and their support structures.

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i. Design, manufacturer, test and deliver FOB R.S. Kerr Powerhouse four

(4) new 15 kV switchgear assemblies with all breakers and auxiliary equipment.

j. Design, manufacturer, test and deliver FOB R.S. Kerr Powerhouse new non-segregated bus for connection between the generator main leads and the…