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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.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84 STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to make changes to Section 1.5.7 Security Requirements AT/OPSEC and Section 48 19 01.10.26 paragraph 1.2.3 Quality Assurance. Please note that the due date for quotes has been extended to 31 October 2017, at 2:00:00 PMk.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 29

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Oct-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DW18Q4000 X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)16-Oct-2017

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.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

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).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

18-Oct-2017

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

Chief Joseph Powerhouse Governor Retrofit Installation

W912DW18Q4000

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 24-Oct-2017 02:00 PM to 31-Oct-2017 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK SECTION 01 11 00 Summary of Work PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK This section covers the Technical Specifications to perform all work required to measure, draw, fabricate and deliver to Chief Joseph Dam 6 total spool valve assemblies. The attached reference drawings shows tolerance values that will need to be respected and material required for the parts. This section is a general summary of the required work and is not all inclusive. The work described within these specifications shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following; (Detailed Specification see Section 48 19 01.10 26) a. Conduct, on-site at Chief Joseph Dam, inspection, measurement and hardness testing of a gate distributing valve set for 3 different families of hydraulic/digital governors. b. Supply testing and measurement reports for each of the 3 families of gate distributing valve assemblies. c. Supply fabrication drawings, for Government approval, for each of the three valve assemblies. d. Fabricate and furnish gate valve set with new spool and shaft design for Woodward units 1-4, 15 & 16. See attached reference drawings. e. Fabricate and furnish gate valve set with new spool and shaft design for Woodward units 5 to 14. See attached reference drawings. f. Fabricate and furnish gate valve set with new spool and shaft design for Voest-Alpine units 17 to 27. See attached reference drawings. The Government will take the selected units out of service and secure through the Corps lock out/tag out program. Then remove the valve set for the contractor to inspect, measure and test. The Government will reinstall the gate valve assemblies after testing and measurement. 1.2 Reference Drawings The drawings outlined below are provided to aid in conceptual guidance. Dimensions are approximate and must be field verified.

Drawing/File Number Sheet Number Title 1 of 5 1 Unit 17-27 – Gate Relay Valve Assembly 2 of 5 2 Unit 17-27 – Gate Relay Valve Spool 3 of 5 3 Unit 17-27 – Gate Relay Valve Stem 4 of 5 4 Unit 17-27 – Gate Relay Valve Bushing 5 of 5 5 Unit 17-27 – Gate Relay Valve Cap

1 of 5 6 Assembly, Gate Distribution 2 of 5 7 Gate Distribution Valve, Floating Lever 3 of 5 8 Gate Distribution Valve, Piston 4 of 5 9 Valve Shaft, Gate Distribution 5 of 5 10 Valve Bushing, Gate Distribution 9981-134 11 Arrangement – L.H. Distr Valve 2”-6” Elect Governor Max Working Pressure 400 PSI 9981-585 12 Arrangement – Mechanical to Electric Conversion for Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 15, 16 MB8-228.0510B 13 Gate Relay Valve

1.3 References: The publications listed below form part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) EM-385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirement Manual 1.4 Period of Performance: Item 0001: The period of performance for CLIN 0001 will be based on an approved schedule from the contractor and availability of unit outages. The unit outages for the on-site inspections and Measurement/Hardness Testing shall not occur sooner than 2 weeks from award of contract and not later than 6 weeks after contract award. The Contractor shall submit fabrication drawings no later than 60 days after the on-site inspections. The government will require a minimum of 2 weeks after receipt of the fabrication drawings to review and approve them. Items 0002, 0003 and 0004: The required items shall be fabricated and shipped within 9 weeks of receipt of approved fabrication drawings.

1.5 General Information

1.5.1 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which they assure themselves that their work complies with the requirement of the contract. The QCP shall be delivered to the KO and COR 5 days after the date of award. After acceptance of the quality control plan the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: It is the Contractors decision to perform or not to perform services on holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5.4 Hours of Operation:

Chief Joseph Dam hours of operation are between 0730 and 1700 Monday thru Thursday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. These are the hours of operation for valve inspection and delivery of the assemblies. The Contractor is to perform work at their facility during any hours of their choosing.

1.5.5 Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the Contractor’s facility except for measurement of the valve assemblies on-site. The new valve assemblies will be delivered to Chief Joseph Dam after Government acceptance.

1.5.6 Type of Contract:

The government will award a firm-fixed price contract.

1.5.7 Security Requirements AT/OPSEC::

All contractor employees working under this contract having or needing access to Chief Joseph Dam will be listed on company Letterhead by full name in alphabetical order by last name first. This letter will be submitted to the COR after contract award and two weeks before the start of any on-site work. The list will be updated every three months or as new personnel are hired or are no longer employed by the contractor. This contract will be an escort only contract for all on-site work. With the above requirements personnel working on-site will need a valid government issued ID for access (Driver License).

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.5.8 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The (COR) will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies: coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. 1.5.9 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government, Contract Manager and alternate. The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall be act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal Holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons. 1.6 Regulatory and Safety Requirements: Comply with Federal, State and Local health and safety regulations.

When on-site, (at Chief Joseph Project) personnel will be required to adhere to USACE 385-1-1 safety requirements and local project requirements. Local requirement will be briefed during on-site security and safety briefing the first day on-site. -- End of Section --

SECTION 01 22 00.00 26 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION The following measurement and payment paragraphs describe what shall constitute full compensation for all work incidental to completion of the work under those terms. In the event any work is required by the specifications Sections or by the Drawings and not specifically mentioned in the measurement and payment paragraphs, separate or direct payment will not be made and all costs thereof are incidental to and included in the Contract prices and payments for all items listed in the price schedule. 1.2 MEASUREMENT

1.2.1 General

Items measured as a lump sum (LS) will be measured for payment as a lump sum. This measurement includes all incidental work and materials such as fittings, fasteners, and electrical materials that are necessary to make a complete product or assembly. Unless the payment item paragraph makes a specific exception of any item, incidental items will not be measured under any other item even though there is another listing for the work or material.

1.3 PAYMENT Payment for all work specified, shown or incidental to complete the work will be made as follows: LINE ITEMS

1.3.1 CLIN 0001 Conduct on-site inspection, measurement, and hardness testing of the existing valve set for each family of governor and provide hardness measurement reports and approved fabrication drawings.

Payment under CLIN 0001 includes all labor, equipment, materials, and operations required to travel to site, conduct measurements & testing and produce approved fabrication drawings.

1.3.2 CLIN 0002 Furnish Gate Distributing Valve for Woodward Units 1-4, 15&16 1.3.3 CLIN 0003 Furnish Gate Distributing Valves Woodward Units 5-14 1.3.4 CLIN 0004 Furnish Gate Distributing Valves Voest-Alpine Units 17-27 Payment under CLINs 0002-0004 includes all labor, equipment, materials, and operations required to fabricate and furnish gate distributing valve spools and bushings, stems and plungers for each distributing valve.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION - NOT USED -- End of Section --

SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 05/11

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD) Submittals requirements are specified in the technical sections. Submittals are identified by Submittal Description (SD) numbers and titles as follows: 1.1.2 Approving Authority Office or designated person authorized to approve submittal.

1.1.3 Work As used in this section, on- and off-site construction required by contract documents, including labor necessary to produce submittals, construction, materials, products, equipment, and systems incorporated or to be incorporated in such construction. 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.

1.3 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION Submittals are classified as follows: 1.4 PREPARATION

1.4.1 Transmittal Form

1.5 VARIATIONS Variations from contract requirements require both Designer of Record (DOR) and Government approval pursuant to contract Clause FAR 52.236-21 and will be considered where advantageous to Government. 1.5.1 Considering Variations Discussion with Contracting Officer prior to submission, after consulting with the DOR, will help ensure functional and quality requirements are met and minimize rejections and re-submittals. When contemplating a variation which results in lower cost, consider submission of the variation as a Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP).

Specifically point out variations from contract requirements in transmittal letters. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at no additional cost to the Government. 1.5.2 Proposing Variations When proposing variation, deliver written request to the Contracting Officer, with documentation of the nature and features of the variation and why the variation is desirable and beneficial to Government, including the DOR's written analysis and approval. If lower cost is a benefit, also include an estimate of the cost savings. In addition to documentation required for variation, include the submittals required for the item. Clearly mark the proposed variation in all documentation.

1.5.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible When delivering a variation for approval, Contractor, including its Designer(s) of Record, warrants that this contract has been reviewed to establish that the variation, if incorporated, will be compatible with other elements of work. 1.5.4 Review Schedule Is Modified In addition to normal submittal review period, a period of 10 working days will be allowed for consideration by the Government of submittals with variations. 1.6 SUBMITTAL REGISTER Prepare and maintain submittal register, as the work progresses. Do not change data which is output in columns (c), (d), (e), and (f) as delivered by Government; retain data which is output in columns (a), (g), (h), and (i) as approved. A submittal register showing items of equipment and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications is provided as an attachment. This list may not be all inclusive and additional submittals may be required. [ The Government will provide the initial submittal register ][in electronic format][ with the following fields completed, to the extent that will be required by the Government during subsequent usage.] Column (c): Lists specification section in which submittal is required. Column (d): Lists each submittal description (SD No. and type, e.g. SD-02 Shop Drawings) required in each specification section. Column (e): Lists one principal paragraph in specification section where a material or product is specified. This listing is only to facilitate locating submitted requirements. Do not consider entries in column (e) as limiting project requirements.

Thereafter, the Contractor is to track all submittals by maintaining a complete list, including completion of all data columns, including dates on which submittals are received and returned by the Government. 1.6.1 Use of Submittal Register Submit submittal register. Submit with QC plan and fabrication schedule. Verify that all submittals required for project are listed and add missing submittals. Coordinate and complete the following fields on the register submitted with the QC plan and the project schedule: Column (a) Activity Number: Activity number from the project schedule.

Column (g) Contractor Submit Date: Scheduled date for approving authority to receive submittals.

Column (h) Contractor Approval Date: Date Contractor needs approval of submittal.

Column (i) Contractor Material: Date that Contractor needs material delivered to Contractor control. 1.6.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor with each submittal throughout contract.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers.

Column (j) Action Code (k): Date of action used to record Contractor's review when forwarding submittals to QC. Column (l) List date of submittal transmission. Column (q) List date approval received. 1.6.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register Update the following fields in the Government-furnished submittal register program or equivalent fields in program utilized by Contractor.

Column (b) Transmittal Number: Contractor assigned list of consecutive numbers. Column (l) List date of submittal receipt.

Column (m) through (p) List Date related to review actions. Column (q) List date returned to Contractor. 1.6.4 Copies Delivered to the Government Deliver one copy of submittal register updated by Contractor to Government with each invoice request. 1.7 SCHEDULING Schedule and submit concurrently submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated. Include certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings at the same time. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals. Allow 30 days for review of all submittals, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Coordinate scheduling, sequencing, preparing and processing of submittals with performance of work so that work will not be delayed by submittal processing. Allow for potential resubmittal of requirements.

b. Submittals called for by the contract documents will be listed on the register. If a submittal is called for but does not pertain to the contract work, the Contractor is to include the submittal in the register and annotate it "N/A" with a brief explanation. Approval by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of supplying submittals required by the contract documents but which have been omitted from the register or marked "N/A."

c. Re-submit register and annotate monthly by the Contractor with actual submission and approval dates. When all items on the register have been fully approved, no further re-submittal is required.

d. Carefully control procurement operations to ensure that each individual submittal is made on or before the Contractor scheduled submittal date shown on the approved "Submittal Register."

1.8 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

When approving authority is Contracting Officer, the Government will:

a. Note date on which submittal was received. b. Review submittals for approval within scheduling period specified and only for conformance with project design concepts and compliance with contract documents.

c. Identify returned submittals with one of the actions defined in paragraph entitled, "Review Notations," of this section and with markings appropriate for action indicated.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, stamp and date approved submittals. 3 copies of the approved submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and 1 copies of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor. 1.9 DISAPPROVED OR REJECTED SUBMITTALS Contractor shall make corrections required by the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications; notice as required under the clause entitled, "Changes," is to be given to the Contracting Officer. Contractor is responsible for the dimensions and design of connection details and construction of work. Failure to point out deviations may result in the Government requiring rejection and removal of such work at the Contractor's expense.

If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and submission of the submittals in accordance with the procedures above. No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved. 1.10 APPROVED/ACCEPTED SUBMITTALS The Contracting Officer's approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that

Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for.

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

1.11 APPROVED SAMPLES

Approval of a sample is only for the characteristics or use named in such approval and is not be construed to change or modify any contract requirements. Before submitting samples, the Contractor to assure that the materials or equipment will be available in quantities required in the project. No change or substitution will be permitted after a sample has been approved.

Match the approved samples for materials and equipment incorporated in the work. If requested, approved samples, including those which may be damaged in testing, will be returned to the Contractor, at his expense, upon completion of the contract. Samples not approved will also be returned to the Contractor at its expense, if so requested.

Failure of any materials to pass the specified tests will be sufficient cause for refusal to consider, under this contract, any further samples of the same brand or make of that material. Government reserves the right to disapprove any material or equipment which previously has proved unsatisfactory in service.

Samples of various materials or equipment delivered on the site or in place may be taken by the Contracting Officer for testing. Samples failing to meet contract requirements will automatically void previous approvals. Contractor to replace such materials or equipment to meet contract requirements.

Approval of the Contractor's samples by the Contracting Officer does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities under the contract. PART 2 PRODUCTS Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not Used -- End of Section --

SUBMITTAL REGISTER CONTRACT NO.

TITLE AND LOCATION CONTRACTOR

A c t i v i t y N O

T R A N S M I T T A L

S P E C S E C T I O N

DESCRIPTION ITEM SUBMITTED

P A R A G R A P H

C L A S G S O I V F T I C O A R R T E I A V O / W N E R

Submit

Approval Needed by

A C T I O N C O D E

DATE RCD FROM CONTR

DATE OF ACTION

REMARKS

(a) (b) (c ) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l)

05 05 33.20 26 SD-06 Test Reports NDT Inspection Reports 3.1.1 SD-07 Certificates NDT Personnal Qualifications 3.1.1 G Independent NDT Personnel 3.1.5 G Qualifications Independent Radiographic Personnel 3.1.6 G Qualifications

SD-08

Witness NDT Testing 3.1.1 48 19 01.10 26 SD-02 Shop Drawings

Units 1-4, 15 & 16 Distributing Valve Drawings 2.1.1 G Units 5-14 Distributing Valve Drawings 2.1.1 G

SUBMITTAL REGISTER CONTRACT NO.

TITLE AND LOCATION CONTRACTOR

A c t i v i t y

T R A N S M I T T A L

S P E C S E C T I O N

DESCRIPTION ITEM SUBMITTED

P A R A G R A P H

C L A S G S O I V F T I C O A R R T E I A V O / W N E R

Submit

Approval Needed by

A C T I O N C O D E

(a) (b) (c ) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) Units 17-27 Distributing Valve Drawings 2.1.1 G SD-06 Test Reports Units 1-4, 15 & 16 Hardness Report 2.1.2 G Units 5-14 Hardness Report 2.1.2 G Units 17-27 Hardness Report 2.1.2 G SD-07 Certificates Test Equipment Calibration Certificates 2.1.2 Witness Inspection New Valve Assemblies 2.3 SD-09 Inspection Reports Units 1-4, 15 & 16 Distributing Valve Inspection Report 2.3 G Units 5-14 Distributing Valve Inspection Report 2.3 G Units 17-27 Distributing Valve Inspection Report 2.3 G

SECTION 01 42 00

SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS 08/10

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES Various publications are referenced in other sections of the specifications to establish requirements for the work. These references are identified in each section by document number, date and title. The document number used in the citation is the number assigned by the standards producing organization, (e.g. ASTM B564 Nickel Alloy Forgings). However, when the standards producing organization has not assigned a number to a document, an identifying number has been assigned for reference purposes.

1.2 ORDERING INFORMATION The addresses of the standards publishing organizations whose documents are referenced in other sections of these specifications are listed below, and if the source of the publications is different from the address of the sponsoring organization, that information is also provided. Documents listed in the specifications with numbers which were not assigned by the standards producing organization should be ordered from the source by title rather than by number. AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT) 1711 Arlingate Lane P.O. Box 28518 Columbus, OH 43228-0518 Ph: 800-222-2768; 614-274-6003 Fax: 614-274-6899 E-mail: webmaster@asnt.org Internet: http://www.asnt.org

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS) 550 N.W. LeJeune Road Miami, FL 33126 Ph: 800-443-9353 - 305-443-9353 Fax: 305-443-7559 E-mail: info@aws.org or customerservice@awspubs.com Internet: http://www.aws.org

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME) Three Park Avenue, M/S 10E New York, NY 10016-5990 Ph: 800-854-7179 or 800-843-2763 Fax: 212-591-7674 E-mail: infocentral@asme.org Internet: http://www.asme.org

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used

PART 3 EXECUTION

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SECTION 05 05 33.20 26 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION This section covers nondestructive testing of materials. The testing set forth and the acceptance criteria shall apply to both weldments and material, as applicable.

1.2 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS) AWS A2.4 (2007) Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Nondestructive Examination AWS B2.1 (2005; Errata 2006; Errata 2006) Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2008) Structural Welding Code - Steel AWS QC1 (2007) AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME) SECTION VIII,D1 MA APPENDIX 6 (2004) Methods for Magnetic Particle Examination (MT) SECTION VIII,D1 MA APPENDIX 8 (2004) Methods for Liquid Penetrant Examination (PT) SECTION VIII,D1 MA APPENDIX 12 (2004) Ultrasonic Examination Of Welds (UT) SECTION VIII, D2 ART I-5 (2004) Radiographic Examination AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (ASNT) ASNT-TC-1A (2001) Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing 1.3 SUBMITTALS Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having "G" designation are for information only. The following shall be submitted in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES: SD-06 Test Reports NDT Inspection Reports; G

NDT inspection reports shall be submitted within 10 calendar days following the completion of the inspection, para. 3.1.1. SD-07 Certificates Qualifications of Nondestructive Testing Personnel; G A minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their performance of work, para. 3.1.1. Independent Party's Ultrasonic Inspection Qualifications; G A minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their performance of work, para. 3.1.5.

Independent Party's Radiographic Inspection Qualifications; G A minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their performance of work, para. 3.1.6. Witness NDT Testing; Notice of witness NDT testing for site work 7 calendar days, excluding weekends, para. 3.1.1. SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions Manufacturer's Methods and Procedures of Inspection; G A minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their performance of work, para. 3.1.1. PART 2 PRODUCTS - NOT USED PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)

3.1.1 General

a. Weldments and material shall be subject to inspection to determine conformance with the requirements of ASME SECTION VIII and AWS Codes: AWS A2.4, AWS B2.1, AWS D1.1/D1.1M, AWS QC1, and provisions stated elsewhere in these specifications. An adequate inspection system shall be maintained as part of the Contractor's Quality Control Program and is subject to approval. All welds and nondestructive testing shall be conducted by a Contractor's inspector (CWI). Qualifications of nondestructive testing personnel shall be prepared and submitted.

b. Manufacturer's methods and procedures of inspection, the evaluation of indications/defects and acceptance standards for indications/defects shall be prepared and submitted. Methods and procedures shall conform to the applicable requirements of the ASME and AWS Codes. The more restrictive code requirements shall govern.

c. A written NDT inspection reports shall be submitted for all NDT inspections performed. The reports shall compare the "as found" condition with the applicable standard.

d. All nondestructive testing (NDT) (Witness NDT Testing) performed by the Contractor or the subcontractor shall be witnessed by the Government, unless waived in writing or otherwise specified herein.

e. All defects shall be corrected or repaired and retesetd prior to acceptance. 3.1.2 Visual Examination (VT) Prior to the use of any material, it shall be thoroughly visually examined to determine its suitability for use. Prior to any welding, the preparation of material for welding shall be visually inspected by the Contractor to assure compliance with the ASME Code and AWS publications, and during the welding for cracks and conformance to the qualified welding procedure. All completed welds shall be cleaned and examined carefully for insufficient throat or leg sizes, cracks, undercutting, overlap, excessive convexity or reinforcement, contour and finish, bead reinforcement, and other surface defects to insure compliance with the specification requirements. Defects shall be corrected or repaired and retesetd prior to acceptance. 3.1.3 Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) The penetrant tests and inspection shall conform to the applicable requirements of SECTION VIII,D1 MA APPENDIX 8 of the ASME Code, except that penetration time is 15 minutes minimum below 50 F. All defects disclosed by the penetrant test exceeding the degree permitted by Appendix 8 of the Code shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense. The individual performing the PT tests shall, as a minimum, be NDT: ASNT-TC-1A Level 2 qualified, with a minimum of one (1) year of current experience at this level. 3.1.4 Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT) The magnetic particle tests and inspection shall conform to the applicable requirements of SECTION VIII,D1 MA APPENDIX 6 of the Code. All indications exceeding the acceptance standards permitted by Appendix 6 shall be repaired at the Contractor's expense. The individual performing the MT tests shall, as a minimum, be NDT: ASNT-TC-1A Level 2 qualified, with a minimum of one (1) year of current experience at this level. 3.1.5 Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) The Contractor's UT personnel shall be allowed to perform intermediate inspections only and final inspections shall be performed by a qualified independent party's UT inspector, unless otherwise approved, as specified herein. The qualifications of the Contractor's UT personnel shall be the same as those listed herein for the independent party's personnel. The independent party's ultrasonic inspection qualifications for performing the work shall, as a minimum, be NDT: ASNT-TC-1A Level 3 qualified, or level 2 qualified, with three (3) years of current experience. Appropriate test blocks simulating the material to be tested shall be prepared for equipment calibration. Appropriate test heads shall be prepared and used with the ultrasonic equipment. The ultrasonic testing shall conform to applicable requirements of Appendix 12, Section VIII of the Code. All indications exceeding the acceptance standards permitted by SECTION VIII,D1 MA APPENDIX 12 of the Code shall be repaired. A certified written report by the independent party shall be prepared. The report shall set forth the UT procedures used, equipment used, a mapping of the areas tested and interpretation of results, specifically addressing lack of bonding or fusion, cracks, voids, and slag, the size and description of surface discontinuities and their accumulated total surface area relative to the inspected surface area, and the size and description of subsurface discontinuities. The report shall be prepared prior to further work on the area examined, unless otherwise approved in writing. The testing shall be witnessed, unless waived in writing. 3.1.6 Radiographic Examination (RT) The services of an independent party, unless otherwise approved, shall be employed to radiographically examine as specified herein. The independent party's radiographic inspection qualifications, performing the work shall, as a minimum, be NDT: ASNT-TC-1A Level 3 qualified, or level 2 qualified, with three (3) years of current experience. The examination and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with UW 51 of SECTION VIII, D2 ART I-5 of the Code. 3.1.7 Metallic Casting Examination

The examination and acceptance criteria for metallic castings when using MT, PT, RT, or UT shall be in accordance with Appendix 7 of SECTION VIII, D2 ART I-5 of the Code.

1.1 GENERAL

SECTION 48 19 01.10 26 REPLACEMENT GOVERNOR DISTRIBUTING VALVES

1.2 GENERAL INFORMATION

This section specifies the requirements for reverse engineering, incorporation of design changes and supplying replacement valve sets for the gate distributing valves of main unit hydraulic governors.

1.2.1 General

The Contractor shall reverse engineer, incorporate design changes, fabricate and supply the items described in this section as new replacement parts for the hydraulic governors located at Chief Joseph Dam located on the Columbia River.

Chief Joseph powerhouse has 27 main unit governors. There are 3 families of units at the project. Units 1-16 are Woodward MOD II Electro-Mechanical PID governors. However, there are slight differences in the units as follows: Units 1-4, 15 and 16 were original 1950’s Woodward mechanical cabinets upgraded in the 1980's. Units 5-14 were original 1950’s Allis Chalmers mechanical governors upgraded to Woodward Mod II's in the 1980's, to include the main hydraulic valve. And Units 17-27 are Voest-Alpine electro-hydraulic governors. As of September 2017 all 27 unit governors have been upgraded to American Governor’s digital operation and control systems.

An existing valve from each family shall be reverse engineered. One replacement valve set shall be fabricated for each governor family. The valve sets will incorporate a design change to the spool and stem for part stability and robustness, see attached drawings. A replacement valve set consists of the spool & bushing, servomotor plunger, valve stem, nuts and pins for the gate distributing valves of main unit governors. Contactor shall provide all necessary materials, equipment and labor to reverse engineer one valve set for each family. And fabricate one valve set for each family. New parts shall be shipped to Chief Joseph Project 1.2.2 WORK DESCRIPTION A summary of the work to be performed is located below:

1) Reverse engineer gate distributing valve sets and submit fabrication drawings for each family of governors with design change.

2) Fabricate one gate distributing valve set consisting of spools, bushings, plungers and servomotor stems for each family of governors. 3) Submit Inspection Reports of fabricated gate distributing valves.

4) Preparation for shipment, labeling and packaging, and shipment of replacement valve sets to Chief Joseph Powerhouse.

5) (Optional) Fabricate, inspect and ship additional gate distributing valve sets (one for each family) at the option of the Government.

1.2.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Contractor shall have the capability to manufacture governor valves which meet the performance criteria specified in IEEE 125. Replacement parts for the governor distributing valves shall be supplied from a qualified machine shop having 2+ years’ experience manufacturing and application of hydropower hydraulic governor components for distributing valves including but not limited to distributing valve plungers, bushings, servomotor stems and plungers. The Contractor shall demonstrate experience manufacturing of precision machine parts with tolerances of 0.0001 inches or smaller, including design features of bushing oil port location and geometry, and precision machined plungers. The replacement parts shall be equal or tighter tolerances as Chief Joseph Powerhouse governor distributing valve original manufacturer dimensions and tolerances. 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 B4.1 (1967; R 2009) Preferred Limits and Fits for Cylindrical Parts ASME B46.1 (2009) Surface Texture, Surface Roughness, Waviness and Lay IEEE 125 (2007) Recommended Practice for Preparation of Equipment Specifications for Speed-Governing of Hydraulic Turbines Intended to Drive Electric Generators 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-02 Shop Drawings Units 1-4, 15, 16 Distributing Valve Spool and Bushing, Servomotor Stem and Plunger Drawings;G, Units 5-14 Distributing Valve Spool and Bushing, Servomotor Stem and Plunger Drawings;G, Units 17-27 Distributing Valve Spool and Bushing, Servomotor Stem and Plunger Drawings;G, SD-06 Test Reports Units 1-4, 15, 16 Hardness Measurements Report;G, Units 5-14 Hardness Measurements Report;G, Units 17-27 Hardness Measurements Report;G, SD-07 Certificates Notice of New Distributing Valve Inspection Hardness Test Equipment Calibration Certificates 2.1.2 Within 7 days prior to tests, paragraph 2.3 SD-09 Inspection Reports Units 1-4, 15, 16 Distributing Valve Inspection Report; G, Units 5-14 Distributing Valve Inspection Report; G, Units 17-27 Distributing Valve Inspection Report; G, PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 REVERSE ENGINEERED FABRICATION DRAWINGS An existing valve set for each family of governor will be made available to the contractor for reverse engineering on-site at Chief Joseph Dam, Bridgeport, WA. The Contractor shall inspect, measure, and hardness test the existing valve set for each family of governor and provide hardness measurement reports and fabrication drawings for approval.

2.1.1 Fabrication Drawings

The contractor shall reverse engineer each valve set and submit Distributing Valve Spool and Bushing, Servomotor Stem and Plunger Drawings a minimum of 30 days prior to fabrication. The Contractor shall submit fabrication drawings for each family of governor. Submitted drawings shall have complete component part detailed dimensions, material surface finishes, tolerances, clearance fits between spool and bushing, material composition and hardness, and accurate dimensions of the oil ports on the bushings. See Paragraph 2.1.2 for hardness testing requirements. See reference drawings for example level of detail required on drawings. 2.1.2 Hardness Testing The new valves shall be manufactured with materials having hardness and strength properties equal to or better than the existing parts. As part of the reverse engineering effort The Contractor shall measure the hardness of unworn surfaces of the existing bushing ID, plunger OD, servomotor plunger OD and stem valve ID. A maximum of 2 hardness measurements shall be taken on unworn surfaces of each part, as much as practical and instrumentation allows. The hardness tester instrument shall not cause noticeable surface deformation that will interfere with operation of the spool inside the bushing as well as the servomotor plunger and stem with mating surface ID. For example, bench-type hardness testers that use high loading ball penetrators shall not be permitted. Record all hardness measurements and submit Hardness measurements report and equipment calibration certificates.

2.2 DISTRIBUTING VALVE SPOOLS, BUSHINGS, SERVOMOTOR PLUNGERS AND STEMS For each family of governor the Contractor shall fabricate one complete valve set. A valve set consists of a spool & bushing, servomotor plunger, valve stem, nuts and pins for the gate distributing valves of a main unit governor. The new valves shall be manufactured to have adequate dimensional tolerances to ensure compliance with government performance criteria specified in IEEE 125.

2.3 DISTRIBUTING VALVE INSPECTION

The Contractor shall inspect the newly fabricated gate distributing valves to the approved shop drawings. Submit Notice of Distributing Valve Inspection to allow for government witness. A Distributing Valve Inspection Report of findings shall be submitted. At a minimum the inspection report shall include the following measurements: The bushing ID and plunger OD at each end at 2 segments 90 degrees apart for a total of 8 measurements. The location and ID of the bushing oil ports. The location and widths of the spool lands. The pilot piston OD, pilot piston stem OD above and below the piston at 2 segments 90 degrees apart for a total of 6 measurements. Measurements shall be made to the nearest 0.0001 inch. The Contractor shall provide detailed CAD sketches with tabulated measurements of each bushing, plunger and pilot piston and stem with all recorded measurements.

2.4 DISTRIBUTING VALVE SPOOLS, BUSHINGS, SERVOMOTOR PLUNGERS AND STEMS (OPTIONAL) The Contractor shall fabricate, provide an inspection report and ship additional gate distributing valve sets at the option of the Government. Refer to Paragraph 2.2 DISTRIBUTING VALVE SPOOLS, BUSHINGS, SERVOMOTOR PLUNGERS AND STEMS and Paragraph 2.3 DISTRIBUTING VALVE INSPECTION. PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 MACHINE WORK

3.1.1 General

Tolerances, allowances, and gauges for metal fits between plain, non- threaded, cylindrical parts shall conform to ASME B4.1 for the class of fit shown or to the dimensions shown on the approved fabrication drawings. Where fits are not shown they shall be in accordance with good industrial practice for the intended application and approved prior to the beginning of work. Tolerances for machine-finished surfaces designated by non-decimal dimensions shall be within 1/64-inch unless otherwise specified. Tolerances for machine-finished surfaces designated by decimal dimensions shall be as follows, unless otherwise specified or indicated on the approved fabrication drawings:

1 decimal place (X.X). ......... 0.300 2 decimal places (X.XX). ....... 0.010 3 decimal places (X.XXX). ...... 0.005 4 decimal places (X.XXXX) 0.0005 All surfaces shall be finished in accordance with the approved fabrication drawings. Parts shall be accurately machined.

3.1.2 Finished Surfaces

a. Where surface finishes are indicated on the drawings or specified herein the symbols used or finished specified shall be in accordance with ASME B46.1. Values of roughness height specified are arithmetical average deviations expressed in micro inches. Roughness specified is the maximum value and any lesser degrees will be satisfactory unless otherwise called for on the drawing or in these specifications. Compliance with specified surface shall be determined by an electronic profilometer and by visual inspection of the work compared to Roughness Comparison Specimens, in accordance with the provisions of ASME B46.1. Values of roughness width and waviness height are not specified, but shall be consistent with the general type of finish specified by roughness height. Flaws such as scratches, ridges, holes, peaks, cracks or checks which will make the part unsuitable for the intended use will be cause for rejection.

b. Where the finish is not indicated or specified it shall be the most suitable for the particular surface, provide the class of fit required and shall be indicated on the shop drawings when machine finishing is provided by a symbol, which conforms, to ASME B46.1.

3.2 NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING At a minimum, all parts shall be visually inspected in accordance with SECTION 05 05 33.20 26. However, if doubt exists as to the quality of a part, the Government reserves the right to require more extensive NDT be performed in accordance with SECTION 05 05 33.20 26. 3.3 SHIPMENT

3.3.1 Preparation for Shipment

Valve components shall be packaged with any bare steel surfaces coated with LPS #3 rust…

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