A.02.17 RTA_Specs_Vol_I_JAN_2021.pdf
PDF 6 MB Posted
- Solicitation number
- W912DS21R0002
About this file
This federal contract opportunity notice seeks proposals for a Chrome Plating Facility Repair Project located at Watervliet, New York. The scope of work includes in-kind repair and replacement of major components in the large caliber chrome plating area, including chrome plating tanks, electropolish tanks, caustic clean and strip tanks, rectifiers, and cold water rinse tanks. The project involves rebuilding two plating lines and replacing an air scrubber over a performance period of 720 calendar days. The estimated value of the contract is between $10-25 million. Proposals are due in response to Solicitation Number W912DS21R0002 issued by the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Engineering District New York.
View the file
Other files
Show all 22
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
New York District
CHROME PLATING FACILITY REPAIR (B 35)
WATERVLIET ARSENAL, NEW YORK
SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912DS21R0002
SPECIFICATIONS - VOLUME I
SUBMISSION: RTA
DATE: 27 January 2021
Chrome Plating Facility 100% Design Watervliet Arsenal, Watervliet, NY
LEFT BLANK INTENTIONALLY
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DI VI SI ON 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTI NG REQUI REMENTS
00 00 01 COVER SHEET
00 00 02 CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS
00 10 00 SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE
00 21 16 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS
00 22 10 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESIGN -BID-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES
00 24 00 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES
00 90 00 WAGE RATES
DI VI SI ON 01 - GENERAL REQUI REMENTS
01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE
01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL
01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)
01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS
01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 91 00.15 10 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING
DI VI SI ON 02 - EXI STI NG CONDI TI ONS
02 82 00 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION
02 83 00 LEAD REMEDIATION
DI VI SI ON 03 - CONCRETE
03 01 00 REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE
03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
DI VI SI ON 05 - METALS
05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL
05 51 33 METAL LADDERS
05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS
DI VI SI ON 06 - WOOD, PLASTI CS, AND COMPOSI TES
06 73 01 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) GRATING
DI VI SI ON 09 - FI NI SHES
09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
22 14 29.00 40 SUMP PUMPS
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 03 00.00 20 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
23 08 01.00 20 TESTING INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS
23 35 19.00 20 INDUSTRIAL VENTILATION AND EXHAUST
23 57 10.00 10 FORCED HOT WATER HEATING SYSTEMS USING STEAM HEAT
EXCHANGERS
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS
26 35 43 SILICON-CONTROLLED RECTIFIER
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES
DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS
40 05 13 PIPELINES, LIQUID PROCESS PIPING
40 05 13.96 WELDING PROCESS PIPING
40 95 00 PROCESS CONTROL
DIVISION 42 - PROCESS HEATING, COOLING, AND DRYING EQUIPMENT
42 13 16 HEAT EXCHANGERS, PROCESS
DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE
EQUIPMENT
43 21 13 PUMPS: CENTRIFUGAL
43 21 14 LINED MAGNETIC DRIVE PUMPS
43 27 00 FILTERS: PROCESS
43 32 56 REVERSE-OSMOSIS WATER EQUIPMENT
43 41 19 TANK LINERS
DIVISION 44 - POLLUTION AND WASTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
44 10 00 AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
-- End of Project Table of Contents --
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2
APPENDIX A MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (MSDS)
APPENDIX B ASBESTOS SURVEY REPORT
SECTION 00 00 01
COVER SHEET
01/18
PART 1 GENERAL
NEW YORK DI STRI CT
CORPS OF ENGI NEERS
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10278- 0090
I NVI TATI ON FOR BI DS
FOR
BUI LDI NG 35
CHROME PLATI NG FACI LI TY
WATERVLI ET ARSENAL, NY
1. Attached is INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) NO. W912DS-18-_-00XX
2. BIDS MUST BE SET FORTH full, accurate, and complete information as required by this Invitation for Bids, including attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed under Title 18, United States Code, Section 1001.
3. SUBMISSION OF BIDS: Complete details concerning proper submission of bids are contained in the INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS (Section 00 21 16).
4. Note the REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION of the EQUAL OPPORTUNITY clause as it applies to the contract resulting from this solicitation. (See paragraph NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY in Section 00 21 16 of this IFB).
5. REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS - SECTION 00 45 00 Bidders and Offerors are required to complete the REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS and submit them with their bids.
Within Section 00 45 00, note in particular the PROHIBITION SEGREGATED FACILITIES. Failure of a bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitations involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity Clause
(1984 APR).
6. THIS PROJECT IS A MILTARY PROGRAM PROCUREMENT AND IS FUNDED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. BUY AMERICAN ACT - CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY
1993) IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.225-5 DOES NOT APPLIES.
7. Please review all bonds and accompanying documents required to be submitted. Bonds, Powers of Attorney, statements of authenticity and continuing validity, and all related documents MUST NOT bear computer printer-generated signatures and/or seals. Documents bearing signatures and/or seals generated as part of a document, as opposed to being affixed to the document after its generation, will not be
DOCUMENT 00 00 01 Page 1 accepted. Submission of such documents may render the bid or offer non-responsive and ineligible for award.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
-- End of Section --
DOCUMENT 00 00 01 Page 2
SECTION 00 00 02
CHECK LIST FOR BIDDERS
01/18
PART 1 GENERAL
ATTACHED IS IFB NO. W912DS21R0002
BUI LDI NG 35
CHROME PLATI NG FACI LI TY
WATERVLI ET ARSENAL, NY
ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE TERMS OF THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE
FURNISHED. MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS MAY RENDER YOUR OFFER INELIGIBLE FOR
AWARD. IMPORTANT ITEMS FOR YOU TO CHECK ARE INCLUDED IN BUT NOT LIMITED
TO THOSE LISTED BELOW. THIS INFORMATION IS FURNISHED ONLY TO ASSIST YOU
IN SUBMITTING A PROPER BID
____HAVE YOU ACKNOWLEDGED ALL AMENDMENTS?
____HAVE YOU COMPLETED THE "REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS" (SECTION
00 45 00) PORTION OF THE SOLICITATION?
____IS YOUR DUNS NUMBER LISTED ON THE STANDARD FORM 1442?
____IS YOUR BID GUARANTEE PROPERLY SIGNED BY BOTH THE BIDDER AND SURETY
AND ARE ALL SEALS AFFIXED?
____DO THE BID BOND AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS BEAR SIGNATURES AND SEALS
AFFIXED AFTER THE DOCUMENT WAS GENERATED, AS OPPOSED TO COMPUTER
PRINTER-GENERATED SIGNATURES AND/OR SEALS?
____HAVE YOU ENSURED THAT YOU HAVE NOT RESTRICTED YOUR OFFER BY ALTERING
THE PROVISIONS OF THE SOLICITATION?
____WHEN REQUIRED, HAVE YOU ENTERED A UNIT PRICE FOR EACH PRICE ITEM?
(THE SOLICITATION SPECIFICALLY STATES WHEN THIS IS NECESSARY.)
____ARE DECIMALS IN YOUR PRICES IN THE PROPER PLACE? ARE YOUR FIGURES
LEGIBLE?
____IF YOU HAVE MADE ERASURES OR CORRECTIONS ON YOUR BID, ARE THEY
INITIALED BY THE PERSON SIGNING THE BID?
____DOES THE ELECTRONIC FILE CONTAINING YOUR BID PROPERLY IDENTIFY THAT IT
IS A SEALED BID AND DOES IT CONTAIN THE CORRECT SOLICITATION NUMBER
AND BID OPENING TIME?
____WILL YOUR OFFER ARRIVE ON TIME? (SEE PARAGRAPH ENTITLED "LATE
SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS" IN THE
INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS, SECTION 00 21 16 OF
THE SOLICITATION.)
NOTE: DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC USACE NYD WILL BE
RECEIVING PROPOSALS ELECTRONICALLY. BIDDERS MUST FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO SUBMIT TO SUBMIT THEIR PROPOSALS TO THE
FOLLOWING FILES TRANSFER SITE HTTPS://SAFE.APPS.MIL/ .
DOCUMENT 00 00 02 Page 1
1. RECIPIENTS' NAMES AND ADDRESSES: AT THE SAFE WEBSITE, BIDDERS MUST
USE THE DROP OFF ICON. THE RECIPIENTS' NAMES AND EMAIL ADDRESSES
WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE SOLICITATION.
2. REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE: OFFERORS MUST EMAIL THE CONTRACT
SPECIALIST NO LATER THAN TWO (2) WORKING DAYS PRIOR TO THE
PROPOSAL DUE DATE TO RECEIVE A REQUEST CODE WHICH WILL ALLOW FOR
FILE UPLOADS VIA THE SAFE SITE. CONTRACTORS THAT FAIL TO EMAIL
FOR REQUEST A CODE TWO (2) WORKING DAYS BEFORE PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
DATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RECEIVE A REQUEST CODE IN TIME TO UPLOAD
THEIR SUBMISSION.
3. WEBSITE ACCESS ISSUES: PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE DOD SAFE SITE BY
EXTERNAL (NON-CAC) USERS ARE TYPICALLY DUE TO SSL AND/OR CLIENT
CERTIFICATE ISSUES. IF THE USER RECEIVES A WARNING ABOUT A PROBLEM
WITH THE WEBSITE'S SECURITY CERTIFICATE, THIS IS BECAUSE THEIR
BROWSER IS NOT CONFIGURED TO TRUST THE DOD CERTIFICATE
AUTHORITIES. THE USER CAN EITHER IMPORT THE DOD CERTIFICATE
AUTHORITIES BY FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE DOD PKI PMO'S
GUIDE ON INSTALL ROOT OR THEY CAN ACCEPT THE RISK AND CLICK ON THE
OPTION TO CONTINUE TO THE WEBSITE. THE CURRENT GUIDE ON INSTALL
ROOT CAN BE FOUND PROBLEMS ACCESSING THE DOD SAFE SITE BY NON-CAC
USERS - HTTPS://SAFE.APPS.MIL/ABOUT.PHP
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS: IN AN EFFORT TO
REDUCE PAPERWORK AND COST, ALL BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED
ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE SAFE SITE. SUBMISSION SHALL BE IN
ADOBE PDF FORMAT. YOU ARE LIMITED TO FIVE (5) MAXIMUM FILES PER
UPLOAD (TOTAL SIZE CANNOT EXCEED 2GB). IF YOU HAVE A LARGE NUMBER
OF FILES, RECOMMEND THAT YOU COMBINE OR ZIP YOUR FILES BEFORE
UPLOADING TO THE SAFE SITE. BIDDERS MAY USE COMPRESSION UTILITY
SOFTWARE SUCH AS WINZIP OR PKZIP TO REDUCE FILE SIZE AND
FACILITATE TRANSMISSION.
5. FILE DESCRIPTION: INCLUDE A “FILE DESCRIPTION” FOR EACH FILE(S)
YOU UPLOAD. THE “FILE DESCRIPTION” WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL
NOTICE TO EACH OF THE RECIPIENTS YOU CHOOSE TO HAVE ACCESS YOUR
FILE(S). NOTE: DO NOT ENTER PRIVACY ACT DATA (PERSONAL
IDENTIFICATION INFORMATION (PII)) IN THE FILE DESCRIPTION.)
6. COST AND TECHNICAL PROPOSAL: PLEASE UPLOAD/SUBMIT YOUR COST AND
TECHNICAL PROPOSALS AS TWO SEPARATE PDF DOCUMENTS AND ENSURE THEY
ARE LABELED CORRECTLY.
INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE
1. ONCE AT THE SAFE WEBSITE SELECT THE “DROP-OFF” ICON. THIS ALLOWS
USERS WITHOUT A CAC OR USERS WHOSE COMPUTER IS NOT CONFIGURED TO
READ A CAC THE OPTION TO ACCESS THE SAFE SITE AS A GUEST.
2. AFTER SELECTING THE “CLICK HERE” LINK YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO ADD
YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION, FILE INFORMATION, RECIPIENT (GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE) INFORMATION AND EMAIL SETTINGS.
3. WHEN COMPLETING YOUR FILE INFORMATION FOR TRANSMITTAL VIA THE SAFE
WEBSITE, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS FOR ALL
RECIPIENTS. THE RECIPIENTS INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE
SOLICITATION.
DOCUMENT 00 00 02 Page 2
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 00 02 Page 3
THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK
DOCUMENT 00 00 02 Page 4
SECTION 00 10 00
SF 1442 AND BIDDING SCHEDULE
03/18
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SF 1442 SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD
To be provided by Contracting Division.
1.2 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 10 00 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 10 00 Page 2
Watervliet Arsenal, NY
Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 1 Job
All cost in connection with the
FFP
CHROME PLATING RENOVATION, WATERVLIET ARSNEL, NY
complete as shown on drawings and specified on the Contract Documents, but exclusive of work covered under Item 0002 and Optional Bid Items 0003 through 0011 below.
NET AMT
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 1 Job
As-built and Operation and Maintenance
FFP
Manuals FOB: Destination
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For FIBRE-REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) Grating to be replaced with new for all walkways, mezzanine and stairs located throughout the Plating shop operating floor and basement. This will include removal and disposal of all existing grating. See drawings and specifications for further information.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0004 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For REPLACEMENT OF RECTIFIERS RE-206 and RE-207 that are associated with tanks T-201 and T-204. This option includes to all the work required for replacement of these rectifiers. This includes demolition, installation, testing etc. as shown on the drawings and specifications.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0005 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For REPLACEMENT OF RECTIFIERS RE-201, RE-202, RE-203, RE-204 and RE-205 that are associated with tank T-207. This option includes to all the work required for replacement of these rectifiers. This includes demolition, installation, testing etc. as shown on the drawings and specifications.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0006 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For REPLACEMENT OF RECTIFIERS RE-208 & RE-308 that are associated with tanks T-208 & T-308. This option includes to all the work required for replacement of the rectifiers. This includes demolition, installation, testing etc. as shown on the drawings and specifications.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0007 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For REPLACEMENT OF RECTIFIERS RE-306 and RE-307 that are associated with tanks T-301 and T-304. This option includes to all the work required for replacement of these rectifiers. This includes demolition, installation, testing etc. as shown on the drawings and specifications.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0008 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For REPLACEMENT OF RECTIFIERS RE-301, RE-302, RE-303, RE-304 and RE-305 that are associated with tank T-307. This option includes to all the work required for replacement of these rectifiers. This includes demolition, installation, testing etc. as shown on the drawings and specifications.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0009 175 (est) CY ____________ OPTION Contaminated Soil Removal and Disposal
FFP
For CONTAMINATED SOIL REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL and shall include removal and disposal of contaminated soil associated with construction on this project. Costs for this item shall include excavation, laboratory analytical testing, characterization, manifesting, confirmation sampling, containerization, transportation, and off-site disposal. For estimating purposes any waste encountered would be classified as industrial waste and not Hazardous waste.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0010 1 Job OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For PHASE 1 SHOP SHUTDOWN OF 56 CALENDAR DAYS. This option shall include the surge cost associated from adjusting the shut down from the base bid of 84 calendar days as noted in 01 14 00 paragraph 1.34 to 56 calendar days.
ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0011 750 (est) GAL ____________ OPTION The additional cost above CLIN0001
FFP
For CONTAMINATED WATER REMOVAL. This option shall include the removal of contaminated water that does not pass the benchmark testing for release to the industrial waste system. Costs for this item shall include removal, laboratory analytical testing, characterization, manifesting, confirmation sampling, containerization, transportation, and off-site disposal.
COST SUMMARY:
TOTAL BASE BID (CLINs 0001 - 0002)
AMOUNT $
TOTAL OPTIONS (CLINs 0003 - 0011)
TOTAL BASE BID (CLINS 0001 - 0002) AND OPTIONS (CLINs 0003 - 0011)
NOTES TO BIDDERS
1) Bidders must bid on all items including Optional Items. Failure to bid on all items may be cause for rejection of the proposal. The basis of award shall be based upon the sum total of all CLINs and Options.
2) Optional Item CLINs 0003 through 0008 may be exercised at any time within 180 calendar days after contract award. The Contracting Officer may exercise the Optional Items by written notice to the Contractor, postmarked within the period specified above.
3) Optional Item CLIN 0009 and CLIN 0011 may be exercised at any time within 180 calendar days from the date of Contract Award to the completion of the contract.
4) Optional Item CLIN 0010 may be exercised at any time within 180 calendar days after contract award. The Contracting Officer may exercise the Optional Items by written notice to the Contractor, postmarked within the period specified above.
5) No additional time for contract completion will be allowed when an Optional Item is exercised.
6) Submit technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) at least 10 calendar days prior to the date established in the RFP for receipt of bids. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than 10 calendar days prior to receipt of bids.
If a bidder believes that the requirements in this Invitation for Bid contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale.
To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access.
A prospective vendor who submits a comment or question will receive answers in an amendment. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available in amendments and sent to vetted contractors VIA
ARMDEC.
Bidder Inquiry Key: _____________________________
Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:
1. From the ProjNet home page, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.
2. Identify the Agency as USACE.
3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.
4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you would like to use for communication.
5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.
6. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed, you are logged into the system
SECTION 00 21 16
INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS
09/16
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 21 16 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 21 16 Page 2
SECTION 00 22 10
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DESIGN -BID-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES
09/17
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 22 10 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 22 10 Page 2
SECTION 00 24 00
EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD
06/17
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 24 00 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 24 00 Page 2
SECTION 00 45 00
REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
09/16
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 45 00 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 45 00 Page 2
SECTION 00 72 00
CONTRACT CLAUSES
09/16
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 72 00 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 72 00 Page 2
SECTION 00 90 00
WAGE RATES
06/17
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 NOTE:
To be provided by Contracting Division.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not Used
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not Used
DOCUMENT 00 90 00 Page 1
DOCUMENT 00 90 00 Page 2
SECTION 01 11 00
SUMMARY OF WORK
08/15
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 FAR 52.211-10, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK
a. The Contractor shall be required to (i) commence work under this contract within five (5) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed, (ii) prosecute the work diligently, and (iii) complete the entire work ready for use, not later than 720 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. (FAR 52.212-3)
b. All work shall be in accordance with the drawings and specifications or instructions attached hereto and made a part thereof, or to be furnished hereafter by the Contracting Officer and subject, in every detail, to his supervision, direction, and instructions.
c. The Contractor is required to arrange for a site visit within 5 calendar days after he receives the IFB. The point of contact for the site visit is: Scott Kosnick, Office Phone Number 518-948-0341.
1.2 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
Salvage Plan; G RO
1.3 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.3.1 Project Description
The work includes the upgrade of the existing control, air scrubber, process water,chrome acid, electropolish, and caustic and strip systems.
It also includes new rectifiers, metering for steam, condensate, electric, city water, industrial waste, and meter controls.
1.3.2 Location
The work is located at the Watervliet Arsenal, New York, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.
1.4 DFARS 236.204, DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
This project is estimated between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.
SECTION 01 11 00 Page 1
1.5 AUTHORIZED CONSTRUCTION AREA AND TRESPASSING
Do not inflict damage upon land and properties outside the authorized construction area by unwarranted entry upon, passage through, damage to, or disposal of, material on such land or property. The Contractor may make a separate agreement with any other party, regarding the use of, or right to, land or facilities outside the contract area. If such an agreement is made, it must be in writing and a copy must be provided to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor must hold and save the Government, its officers, and agents free from liability arising from trespassing or damage occasioned by his operations.
1.6 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES
Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.
Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.
1.7 EXISTING WORK
In addition to FAR 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements:
a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.
b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.
1.8 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.
Contact local utility locating service a minimum of 48 hours prior to excavating, to mark utilities, and within sufficient time required if work occurs on a Monday or after a Holiday. Verify existing utility locations indicated on contract drawings, within area of work.
Identify and mark all other utilities not managed and located by the local utility companies. Scan the construction site with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), electromagnetic, or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground or paved surface where existing underground utilities or utilities encased in concrete are discovered. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities,and any type of underground or encased obstruction not indicated, or specified to be removed, that is indicated or discovered during scanning, in locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work to be conducted or installed. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made.
SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2
1.8.1 Notification Prior to Excavation
Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.
1.9 NOT USED
1.10 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged remain the property of the Government. Segregate, itemize, deliver and off-load the salvaged property at the storage area located within 2 miles of the construction site.
Provide a salvage plan, listing material and equipment to be salvaged, and their storage location. Maintain property control records for material or equipment designated as salvage. Use a system of property control that is approved by the Contracting Officer. Store and protect salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
Not used.
PART 3 EXECUTION
Not used.
SECTION 01 11 00 Page 3
SECTION 01 11 00 Page 4
SECTION 01 14 00
WORK RESTRICTIONS
11/11
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this section to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)
NFPA 13 (2016; TIA 16-1; TIA 16-2; TIA 16-3 2016;
Errata 17-1; Errata 17-2) Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
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)
40 CFR 761 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Manufacturing, Processing, Distribution in Commerce, and Use Prohibitions
1.2 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
List of Contact Personnel; G RO
1.3 SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS
a. Have materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform the work at the site prior to the commencement of the work. See the specific items of work to which this requirement applies in the CONSTRUCTION PHASING paragraph.
b. Building will remain in operation during the entire construction period. The Contractor must conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with normal operations of the activity.
c. Permission to interrupt any Activity roads, railroads, or utility service must be requested in writing a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the desired date of interruption.
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 1
1.4 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES
1.4.1 Activity Regulations
Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear hard hats in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.
1.4.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts
Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.
1.4.1.2 No Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings on installation, except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.
1.4.2 Working Hours
Regular working hours must consist of an 9 hour period established by the Contracting Officer, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. Scheduling of major demolition activities that are particularly noisy or involve excessive vibration must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.
1.4.3 Working Conditions
Comply with paragraph Fatigue Management Plan (FMP) of EM 385-1-1 .
a. Open trenches or road restrictions will not be permitted without the approval of the Contracting Officer.
b. Access ways must be fully usable.
c. All cost for conformance with the above stated requirements must be included with the lump sum contract amount and no claim for extra cost must be considered.
1.4.4 Work Outside Regular Hours
Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.
Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work must be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 2 unless directed otherwise. The Contractor must comply with paragraph Fatigue Management Plan (FMP) of EM 385-1-1 .
1.4.5 Occupied Building
The Contractor shall be working in an existing building which is occupied.
Do not enter the building without prior approval of the Contracting Officer.
The existing buildings and their contents must be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security as directed by the Contracting Officer.
Provide dust covers or protective enclosures to protect existing work that remains and Government material located in the work location during the construction period.
The Government will remove and relocate other Government property in the areas of the building scheduled to receive work.
1.4.6 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions
a. Make utility cutovers and interruptions after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.
b. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.
c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, compressed, and air are considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS. Such interruptions are further limited to four hours. This time limit includes time for deactivation and reactivation.
d. Operation of Station Utilities: The Contractor must not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. The Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.
1.5 CONTRACTOR'S PROJECT WORK ATTENDANCE
The Contractor is responsible to inform the COR and/or Project Inspector of their presence on post at all times. At the beginning and end of each workday, the Contractor is required to notify the COR and/or Project Inspector of location(s) on post where work is being performed or has been completed for the day.
1.6 SUBCONTRACTORS
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to inform all their subcontractors of all the instructions contained in this information sheet. Subcontractors are responsible to report project work attendance through the Prime Contractor to the COR whenever they are on post.
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 3
1.7 ELEVATED THREAT LEVEL FORCE PROTECTION CONDITION (FPCON) AT WATERVLIET
ARSENAL
Impact on Contractor performance during increased FPCON during periods of increased threat. During FPCONs Charlie and Delta, services may be discontinued/postponed due to higher threat. Services will resume when FPCON level is reduced to level Bravo or lower.
1.8 RANDOM ANTITERRORISM MEASURES PROGRAM (RAMP) AT THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL
In accordance with AR 525-13, Contractor personnel working on an installation are subject to participation in installation RAMP security program (e.g., vehicles, wearing of ID badges, etc.) and installation security program.
1.8.1 Badges
All personnel will report to the Visitors Center daily to be issued a pass. They must return the pass when they leave for the day by dropping it off in the drop box by the Visitors Center attached to the barrier to the left prior to entering the exit lane of the south gate. All personnel must show a driver's license or state identification card (picture ID) to the security guard in order to get the pass. If the personnel will be working on the arsenal for over 90 days, they may be authorized a WVA picture badge, which will allow them access during normal work hours without getting a daily pass.
1.8.2 Picture Badges
The Contractor may request through the Contracting Officer a picture badge if the term of the contract warrants. Requests must be made in writing on company letterhead to the Contracting Officer listing the following:
a. Contract Number.
b. Indicate that the individual(s) work for said company.
c. Project name and location of work site (i.e., Bldg. #).
d. Duration of performance (start and stop dates).
e. All personnel being issued a picture badge shall present a passport or original birth certificate (with a raised seal) and driver's license.
(A social security card is not an acceptable form of identification).
f. During performance of the contract, the Contractor is responsible for prompt return of badges for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.
g. Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of badge(s), the Contractor shall ensure that they are returned to the issuing office.
h. Final payment on the contract will be held until all badges are properly returned.
i. Possession of a picture badge does not relieve the badge holder from the responsibility to notify the COR of project work attendance.
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 4
1.9 ACCESS POLICY
a. All Contractor personnel entering the installation and requiring unescorted access must have a valid purpose to enter and be sponsored by a U.S. Government organization or a Contractor providing support on the installation. They must have their identity proofed and vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database, and be issued, or in possession of an authorized and valid access credential from the Watervliet Arsenal installation.
b. At the discretion of the Commander, US Army Watervliet Arsenal, any individual known to have a criminal background involving violence or meets the disqualifying standards in the Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD-12 (31 JUL 2008) and local command guidance, may be denied access to the Watervliet Arsenal. Fingerprinting of employees and any other security procedures deemed necessary for the security of Watervliet Arsenal (vehicle searches or x-raying packages, bags, briefcases) may be required based on the Force Protection Condition level at the time of access and whether the installation or building location is identified as a restricted area or Mission Essential Vulnerable Area
(MEVA).
1.10 NON-CITIZENS
Non-citizens of the U.S. may not be approved for access.
1.11 CAMERAS
a. The Security Office and Public Affairs Officer must approve all cameras use prior to any pictures being taken, to include using a photographic-capable cell phone as a photographic device. Requests must be submitted to the WVA COR then routed to Security and then to the Public Affairs Officer. Violations may result in the camera and film being confiscated and a citation being issued for an appearance before the U.S. Magistrate in Albany, NY.
b. For any photos that have been approved by the Security Office and Public Affairs Officer be advised that the photos contain military imagery that is owned by the US Government: US Army Watervliet Arsenal. It is not to be used for any purpose other than the purpose for which it is furnished nor distributed or reproduced for any purpose to persons other than the individuals specified to receive it, or their employees, without written consent of the US Army Watervliet Arsenal.
c. All photos must be reviewed by the security office before the photo capture system (i.e., camera, cell phone, etc.) has left the arsenal.
1.12 TRAFFIC CONTROL
Post Speed Limit is 15 mph. Parking is allowed in valid spaces only. All valid spaces are clearly marked with white lines on both sides of the space. Vehicles parked in other than valid spaces are subject to being issued traffic citations requiring a monetary fine and/or an appearance before the U.S. Magistrate in Albany, N.Y. Motorists within the confines of WVA are subject to all New York State Vehicle and Traffic Laws. Any moving or nonmoving violation may result in a traffic citation being issued. Loading and unloading of vehicles will be allowed only for the
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 5 amount of time required to perform the function. Vehicles cannot be left unattended in other than valid parking spaces. If a patrol officer can approach a vehicle, write a traffic citation, affix that citation to the vehicle, and depart the area with no one present at the vehicle, that vehicle is considered to be unattended. Both the Fire Department and Security Department must be notified prior to blocking of streets. The Contractor must coordinate through the COR for approval to block or close streets.
1.13 DELIVERIES
Deliveries to Contractors shall enter the post through the South Gate.
Contractors expecting deliveries should notify the South Gate (266-5821) prior to the arrival of the delivery. The Contractor's representative must accept deliveries. Materials, which are delivered to the site, are the responsibility of the Contractor. Storage and special conditions must be coordinated with the COR for approval to block or close streets.
1.14 CONTRABAND
Alcohol, illegal drugs, and any firearms are prohibited. Violations may result in the items being confiscated and a citation being issued for an appearance before the U.S. Magistrate in Albany, NY.
1.15 RESTRICTION OF WVA PROVIDED DOCUMENTS
Documents provided by WVA contain proprietary information and are to be used only in support of their current authorized release. Other requests for documents must be referred to the Contracting Officer, Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) (WVA), 1 Buffington Street, Watervliet, NY 12189. Documents shall be destroyed to prevent disclosure and reconstruction of the contents upon completion of contracted work.
1.16 SECURITY OF EQUIPMENT
Contractors are responsible for securing all of their equipment. WVA is not responsible for stolen or lost items.
1.17 VEHICLES IN BUILDINGS
Contractors' vehicles and equipment using fuel shall receive clearance from the Fire Chief before entering the building. Refueling of vehicles in a building requires Fire Department standby.
1.18 STORAGE SHED/TRAILERS/TEMPORARY OFFICES
The placement of all storage shed/trailers/temporary offices are subject to the approval of the Public Works Division, the Watervliet Arsenal Fire department, and the Watervliet Arsenal Security Department. The Contractor shall submit their placement request in writing 10 business days in advance to the project COR or technical POC for request evaluation and approval. (Note: Request approval is not guaranteed.) All temporary sheds, trailers or offices within thirty feet of any Arsenal structure must be equipped with a temporary sprinkler system as required by NFPA 13 .
The Fire Inspection Staff will assist Contractors in determining sprinkler requirements on site, upon request. Call extension 5990 for fire inspector assistance.
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 6
1.19 EQUIPMENT, DUMPSTER, STORAGE CONTAINER/SHED, TRAILER, and OFFICE
IDENTIFICATION
Contractor shall prominently display the following information on all Contractor and subcontractor, owned, leased or rented motorized and wheeled equipment, dumpsters, storage containers/sheds, trailers, and offices:
a. Contractor Company Name.
b. Project Number/Contract Number or Equivalent (information will be provided to Contractor by the Watervliet Arsenal, the Arsenal Partnership (AP), or the AP's Construction Manager).
c. Contractor Project Point of Contact (POC) with phone number or Arsenal/AP Project POC with phone number (information will be provided to Contractor by the Watervliet Arsenal, the AP, or the AP's Construction Manager).
1.20 GASOLINE CONTAINERS AND FLAMMABLES
Gasoline will be stored in safety containers equipped with self closing lids and other features as certified by the Underwriters' Laboratories.
Flammable liquids will be kept in National Fire Protection Association or UL approved containers; Fire Department (extension 5990) will be called in event of a question. If gasoline or any other type fuel is kept in a portable tank it must have secondary containment or the tank be double walled and the product labeled on the side of the tank (i.e., flammable).
1.21 FIRE HYDRANTS
Fire hydrants shall not be used without the permission of Facilities Engineering and notification of the Fire Department (extension 5990). If permission is granted to use hydrants, the Contractor will provide adapters, valves and hoses. A backflow preventer will also be required of the Contractor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the hydrants are shut off and have drained properly. The Fire Department must be notified when finished.
1.22 DISCHARGES
Unless granted prior written approval, there shall be no discharge to the sanitary sewer, the storm sewer, the industrial sewer system, or the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant (IWTP). Except when WVA has established with the Contractor a prior written agreement regarding discharge of "purge water" originating from groundwater monitoring wells and/or "decontamination water" originating from activities associated with groundwater monitoring wells, there shall be no dumping of oil or chemicals or fluids to the ground.
1.23 DOCUMENTATION OF DISPOSITION OF MATERIALS AND ITEMS REMOVED FROM
WATERVLIET ARSENAL
The Contractor shall furnish documentation of the final disposition of all materials and items leaving Watervliet Arsenal. If an item is resold intact, indicate such action for the item and the name and address of purchaser. If oil is drained from an item, provide documentation for both the oil and the item by identifying final disposition location and management method for each (e.g., recycled, incinerated, land filled).
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 7
All materials and items leaving Watervliet Arsenal shall be managed strictly in accordance with all applicable environmental regulations. The Contractor shall indicate intentions for all such materials and items at the pre-construction meeting, for approval by Watervliet Arsenal.
1.24 WASTE DISPOSAL
All hazardous waste shall be disposed of by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for management and disposal of all hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations, WVA's Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Section 01 57 19 - 3.4.3.1 and the Contractor's Approved Environmental Protection Plan. Hazardous waste shall be moved to Building 145 for 90 day storage in accordance with the RCRA "three day" rule.
Drums of hazardous waste shall not remain outdoors overnight. Other wastes include any spent material such as garbage, packaging, residues, construction and demolition debris, excavated soils and earthen materials not designated for immediate reuse, etc., which is known by WVA and/or demonstrated by the Contractor via appropriate sampling and analysis to not be hazardous waste (such demonstration shall be to the satisfaction of WVA). The Contractor is responsible for disposal of other wastes, unless noted otherwise. Disposal of wastes at private sites such as sites advertising clean fill wanted, etc., is prohibited. The Contractor shall comply with 6 NYCRR Part 364 for all waste hauling activities. The Contractor shall furnish copies of documents for each waste shipment, such as Bills of Lading, etc., (Including "light weight" upon entering WVA, and "heavy weight" upon exiting WVA) through the COR to Facilities Engineering. Contractor shall furnish and properly label new, unused, appropriate drums and/or containers (including, but not limited to, compliance with DOT's Performance Oriented Packaging Standards (POPS)) for containerizing waste. Contractor supplied dumpsters shall be covered with water proof covers to prevent precipitation from entering the dumpster.
Covers shall be secured in place whenever the Contractor leaves the job site, and whenever precipitation is possible or occurring. Scrap metals that are recycled at an approved scrap metal facility do not required testing and waste characterization. Proper cleaning (triple rinse) is still required.
1.25 NOT USED
1.26 INDUSTRIAL WASTE TREATMENT PLANT (IWTP)
Due to OSHA Process Safety Management rule requirements, the Contractor shall coordinate with the IWTP Leader regarding IWTP-specific requirements when work is to be performed in and/or around the IWTP.
Requirements will include:
a. Hazard awareness of chemicals used at the facility to include sulfur dioxide (so2), chromic acid, and sulfuric acid.
b. Hazmin system-access by IWTP leader for all chemicals/sds upon request.
c. Proper PPE to be used when working with chemicals. This shall include protective suites (Tyvek), hardhats, chemical resistant gloves, respiratory protection, and hearing protection.
d. Building evacuation procedures when so2 alarm activates.
e. Must sign in/out of IWTP roster as acknowledgment this procedure.
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 8
1.27 UTILITY CLEARANCE PERMIT (UCP)
All contracted work is subject to the WVA Regulation on utility clearance permits, WVAR 420-02. The Contractor will assist the COR in preparing the UCP. The Contractor shall review the project site, project documents and utility record plans to determine the presence of concealed utilities within the area(s) of the project work. The Contractor is required to sign the UCP and concur / non-concur with the project UCP.
1.28 MARKING UNDER GROUND UTILITIES
All contract work, which involves the installation or unearthing of underground utilities, shall include the marking of these utilities as part of the required project work. The tape shall be detectable by a metal detector when buried up to 3 feet deep. The tape shall be of a type specifically manufactured for marking and locating underground utilities.
The metallic core of the tape shall be encased in a protective jacket or provided with other means to protect it from corrosion. Tape color shall be as specified below and shall bear a continuous printed inscription describing the specific utility.
RED: ELECTRIC
BLUE: WATER SYSTEM
GREEN: SEWER SYSTEM
YELLOW: GAS LINE OR PIPELINE (FOR NATURAL GAS, OIL,
STEAM/CONDENSATE OR OTHER DANGEROUS MATERIALS)
ORANGE: FIBER OPTIC (TELEPHONE, TELEVISION, SECURITY OR FIRE ALARM)
1.29 ASBESTOS AND MERCURY FREE
All materials utilized in the contract work shall be asbestos and mercury free. An asbestos material is any material containing more than one percent by weight of asbestos.
See Appendix B to the specifications for the Asbestos Report for the Plating Shop. The report determined that no materials were identified as Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) in areas surveyed.
1.30 LEAD-FREE/CHROMIUM-FREE PAINT
All paints applied shall be lead-free and chromium free. Lead paint is paint that contains more than nine one thousandths of one percent, 0.009 percent, lead in weight.
1.31 PCB's
To the extent that the project introduces fluids or equipment, such fluids and equipment shall not contain any polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
PCB-Free is a level of contamination less than 2 PPM using EPA approved methodologies.
1.32 SULFUR DIOXIDE (SO2) AWARENESS
Due to the presence of highly hazardous chemicals located in the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant, always follow the instructions of WVA officials quickly and completely in the event of any emergency. This is especially important when working in or near the Industrial Waste Treatment Plant (IWTP).
SECTION 01 14 00 Page 9
Because of the requirements of OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard (For specific requirements see Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910.119 on the OSHA website) safe work practices have been developed that provide for the control of hazards during operations such as lockout/tag out; confined space entry; line breaking of process associated piping; control over IWTP facility entry. These safe work practices apply to all employees and Contractors equally. Contractors must follow all safe work practices while working on the installation and provide training to employees on PSM before working within the IWTP.
For Contractors performing maintenance or repair, turnaround, major renovation, or specialty work on or adjacent to a covered process, contact the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for more instructions on special provisions of the PSM standard that applies to this work.
1.33 SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS)
See Appendix A for all the SDS sheets for all chemicals found within the Plating Shop.
1.34 CONSTRUCTION PHASING
See G-0005 drawing for specific and more detailed phasing description for the renovation. The following is a high level descriptions:
Phase 1.
a. Installation of New RO Water System.
b. Demolition and Installation of New Scrubber and Ductwork.
c. Demolition and Installation of RO Water System piping.
d. Demolition and Installation of Domestic Water System.
e. Demolition and Installation of Plant Air (Compressed Air System).
f. Demolition and Installation of Process Hot/Cold Water System.
g. Installation of new PLC.
Shop Shutdown - Only one shutdown will be permitted during the Plating Shop Renovation.
This is the start of the file's text. The full file is on GovTribe.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .