A22_Amendment_0004_W912EE-17-R-0003-0004.pdf

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

Reference Solicitation No. W912EE-17-R-0003 for Ouachita River Basin, Little Missouri River, Narrow s Dam, Arkansas, The Narrow s Dam and Pow er Plant 8,888/11/111 KVA, Narrow s GSU Installation and Sw itchyard Upgrade, is amended as follow s:

Please see continuation pages for changes.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 19-Apr-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 W912EE-17-R-0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

02-Mar-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 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

19-Apr-2017

CODE

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY ST

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EE-17-R-0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

A new Proposal due date and time of Friday, 28 April 2017 at 12:00 p.m. is hereby established.

SPECIFICATIONS: Section 00 80 00.00 09, Section 01 00 00.00 09, Section 01 11 11.00 28, Section 01 12 16.00 26, Section 01 45 00.15 09, Section 01 45 02.00 09, Section 02 41 00.00 09, Section 26 00 00.00 26, Section 26 13 13.00 26, and Section 33 75 10.00 26 are revised and replaced.

A PCB test report has been added for informational purposes.

Specifications revised by this amendment have the notation "Revised by Amendment 0004" at the bottom of the page. Text added by this amendment is shown as underlined. Text deleted by this amendment is shown as overstruck.

Specifications added by this amendment have the notation “Added by Amendment 0004” at the bottom of the page. Specifications deleted by this amendment have the notation “Deleted by Amendment 0004” at the bottom of the page

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

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SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

1.2 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-CONSTRUCTION

1.3 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.4 CORRESPONDENCE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

1.5 PHYSICAL DATA

1.6 PAYMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

1.7 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

1.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

1.9 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED CONTRACTS

1.10 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

1.11 I-WATCH

1.12 PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM

1.13 FOREIGN NATIONALS WORKING ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 00 80 00.00 09

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

a. The work under this contract involves close coordination with the GSU transformer supplier, which is under separate contract to the Government. The GSU transformers are to be delivered and moved into permanent position by the transformer supplier (to include offloading and movement of the transformers at the Narrows Dam Power Plant, reassembly, and oil filling) no earlier than March 1, 2018 and completed no later than March 31, 2018. The contractor under this contract will then be required to immediately perform final connections, complete installation, and participate in final commissioning in close coordination with the commissioning agent from the transformer supplier. The contractor will also be required to complete material/equipment submittals, order and receive materials, and perform all work necessary to allow energization of the new Station Service Alternate Substation at the earliest possible date after Notice to Proceed. The intent of this requirement is to avoid or minimize any period that the Station will be on generator power during the GSU outage.

b. A power plant (GSU) outage is scheduled to occur from September 15, 2017 through May 15 2018. Any work performed on site prior to September 15, 2017 is limited to authorized work that can be performed without an outage or with limited 2 day outages scheduled at least 7 days in advance with no more than one outage per week.

c. The work under this contract will be completed in four phases with separate completion dates. Each phase of work will be subject to separate assessment of liquidated damages if work is not completed by the required completion dates

1. Phase 1 has a performance period of 240 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed with construction. This phase consists of obtaining the required station service transformers and other materials/equipment, installation, commissioning, and all related work necessary to allow energization of the new Station Service Alternate Substation. Concurrently with this work, the contractor shall proceed with any preparatory work under Phase 2 that does not require an extended power outage. Reference Paragraph 1.4, SEQUENCE OF WORK, for additional work that may be included in this phase of work. Phase 1 work is not required to be completed prior to beginning Phase 2 as described below;

however the contractor is responsible for providing temporary electrical station service power for 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, once the extended power plant outage in Phase 2 begins until the new alternate station service installed under Phase 1 is fully operational.

2. Phase 2 begins September 15, 2017 upon commencement of the extended power plant outage and has a completion date of February

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28, 2018. It consists of completion of all work necessary to allow the Government's GSU transformer supplier to immediately proceed with delivery and assembly of the GSU Transformers in their permanent position beginning March 1, 2018, including movement into position, reassembly and filling with oil. Reference Paragraph 1.4, SEQUENCE OF WORK, for additional work that may be included in this phase of work. The Phase 2 completion date is a firm date and is not subject to slippage or extension due to weather related delays. The contractor shall be required to adjust work schedules, work overtime, adjust work procedures, etc. as necessary to overcome any delays to ensure the Phase 2 work is completed by March 1, 2018 at no additional expense to the Government.

3. Phase 3 will begin on or about March 31, 2018, immediately upon completion of the delivery and assembly of the GSU Transformers by the supplier. Phase 3 work under this contract includes completing final installation and connection of new GSU transformers and all associated equipment and work necessary to complete commissioning and reenergizing of the new GSU transformers and returning the power plant to production with a required completion date of May 15, 2018. Reference Paragraph 1.4, SEQUENCE OF WORK, for additional work that may be included in this phase of work. Phase 3 will require close coordination and concurrent work with the transformer supplier to ensure commissioning is completed prior to the end of the outage on May 15, 2018. The Phase 3 completion date is a firm date and is not subject to slippage or extension due to weather related delays.

The contractor shall be required to adjust work schedules, work overtime, adjust work procedures, etc. as necessary to overcome any delays to ensure the Phase 3 work is completed by May 15, 2018 at no additional expense to the Government.

4. Phase 4 will be completion of any punch lists or remaining work under the contract. Reference Paragraph 1.4, SEQUENCE OF WORK, for additional work that may be included in this phase of work.

d. Upon award of this contract and receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds, Notice to Proceed with Construction will be issued.

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed with construction, (b) prosecute the work diligently, (c) Complete the Phase 1 work not later than 240 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed; (d) complete Phase 2 work not later than February 28, 2018; (e) complete Phase 3 work not later than May 15, 2018; and

(f) complete the entire work ready for use within 420 days beginning the day after the date the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed with Construction. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. (FAR 52.211-10)

1.2 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES-CONSTRUCTION

a. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $2,452.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

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b. If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed.

These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

1.3 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall --

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general --

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the INDEX TO DRAWINGS shown on Drawing No. G-002 entitled INDEX OF DRAWINGS, File No. 0LM-15-55.

(DFARS 252.236-7001)

1.4 CORRESPONDENCE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

For ease and speed of communications, both the Government and Contractor shall exchange correspondence and all other documents duplicate in both hard paper copy and electronic format. Inclusion of an electronic copy is in addition to any other parts of the contract that may specify a minimum number of hard copies to be submitted, such as for shop drawing transmittals. Electronic submission can be accomplished by one of the following methods: email, file upload to the following website https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE, or through the Quality Control System (QCS) software interface with the Resident Management System (RMS). Format

DOCUMENT 00 80 00.00 09 Page 4 for electronic submissions will be in portable document format (.pdf).

File naming will be determined by the Contracting Officer and presented at the Preconstruction Conference. Documents include all general correspondence, administrative plans, all material submittals including shop drawings, progress schedules, submittal registers, requests for information (RFIs), Quality Control (QC) test results, pay requests, etc.

Paper documents will govern, in the event of discrepancy with the electronic version. Generally, paper documents will also govern where effective receipt dates are required, such as contractor claims submitted under the Disputes clause of the contract and progress payment requests.

However in the case of administrative plans, shop drawings and other submittals transmitted for government review, both the electronic and hard copies are required to begin the review process, so the effective date of receipt will be the date when both the electronic and hard copies are received by the government.

1.5 PHYSICAL DATA

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations.

(b) Weather Conditions. Information with respect to temperatures and precipitation may be obtained from the National Weather Service.

(c) Transportation Facilities.

(1) Roads. Interstate 70, U.S. Highway No. 371, Arkansas State Highway No. 19, and local roads serve the general area.

(2) Railroads. The Contractor is responsible for determining the availability of railroad service.

(d) Floods. High water stages or events are not to be considered a "flood," and damages resulting therefrom are not compensable under Section 01 00 00.00 09 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, paragraph DAMAGE TO WORK unless river or stream stages within the Government-furnished rights-of-way exceed channel capacity and overtop the natural or artificial banks of the Little Missouri River.

1.6 PAYMENT FOR MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

(a) The Government will pay all costs for the mobilization and demobilization of all of the Contractor's plant and equipment at the contract lump sum price for this item.

(1) Sixty percent of the lump sum price upon completion of the Contractor's mobilization at the work site.

(2) The remaining forty percent upon completion of demobilization.

(b) The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify this portion of the bid if the Contracting Officer believes that the percentages in subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this clause do not bear a reasonable relation to the cost of the work in

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(1) Failure to justify such price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer will result in payment, as determined by the Contracting Officer, of--

(i) Actual mobilization costs at completion of mobilization;

(ii) Actual demobilization costs at completion of demobilization;

and

(iii) The remainder of this item in the final payment under this contract.

(2) The Contracting Officer's determination of the actual costs in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause is not subject to appeal.

(DFARS 252.236-7004)

1.7 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

(a) This special contract requirement does not apply to terminations.

See 52.249-5000, Basis for Settlement of Proposals and FAR Part 49.

(b) Allowable cost for construction and marine plant and equipment in sound workable condition owned or controlled and furnished by a Contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be based on actual cost data for each piece of equipment or groups of similar serial and series for which the Government can determine both ownership and operating costs from the contractor's accounting records. When both ownership and operating costs cannot be determined for any piece of equipment or groups of similar serial or series equipment from the Contractor's accounting records, costs for that equipment shall be based upon the applicable provisions of EP 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule, Region III. Working conditions shall be considered to be average for determining equipment rates using the schedule unless specified otherwise by the Contracting Officer. For equipment not included in the schedule, rates for comparable pieces of equipment may be used or a rate may be developed using the formula provided in the schedule. For forward pricing, the schedule in effect at the time of negotiations shall apply. For retroactive pricing, the schedule in effect at the time the work was performed shall apply.

(c) Equipment rental costs are allowable, subject to the provisions of FAR 31.105(d)(ii) and FAR 31.205-36, Rental Costs. Rates for equipment rented from an organization under common control, lease-purchase arrangements, and sale-leaseback arrangements, will be determined using the schedule, except that actual rates will be used for equipment leased from an organization under common control that has an established practice of leasing the same or similar equipment to unaffiliated lessees.

(d) When actual equipment costs are proposed and the total amount of the pricing action exceeds the SAT, the contracting officer shall request the Contractor to submit either certified cost or pricing data, or partial/limited data, as appropriate. The data shall be submitted on Standard Form 1411, Contract Pricing Proposal Cover Sheet.

(UAI 31.105-101)

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NOTE: EP-1110-1-8, "Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule" is available on the Internet at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerPamphlets.aspx, then search for EP 1110-1-8, then click on the link and then choose EP_1110-1-8_Vol-03.pdf or may be purchased from the Government Printing Office on CD-ROM by calling (202) 512-1800.

1.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

(a) Hazardous material, as used in this clause, includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No.

313 (including revisions adopted during the term of this contract).

(b) The offeror must list any hazardous material, as defined in subparagraph (a) of this clause, to be delivered under this contract.

The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract.

Material Identification No.

(If none, insert "None")

(c) This list must be updated during performance of the contract whenever the Contractor determines that any other material to be delivered under this contract is hazardous.

(d) The apparently successful offeror agrees to submit, for each item as required prior to award, a Material Safety Data Sheet, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313, for all hazardous material identified in paragraph

(b) of this clause. Data shall be submitted in accordance with Federal Standard No. 313, whether or not the apparently successful offeror is the actual manufacturer of these items. Failure to submit the Material Safety Data Sheet prior to award may result in the apparently successful offeror being considered nonresponsible and ineligible for award.

(e) If, after award, there is a change in the composition of the item(s) or a revision of Federal Standard 313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data submitted under paragraph (d) of this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and resubmit the data.

(f) Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property.

(g) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations, (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material.

(h) The Government's rights in data furnished under this contract with

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(1) To use, duplicate, and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purposes of this right are to-

(i) Apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials;

(ii) Obtain medical treatment of those affected by the material;

and

(iii) Have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes.

(2) To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, in accordance with subparagraph (h)(1) of this clause, in precedence over any other clause of this contract providing for rights in data.

(3) The Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources.

(EFAR 52.223-3)

1.9 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED CONTRACTS

All Contractor employees (U.S. citizens and Non- U.S. citizens) working under this contract who require access to Automated Information Systems (AIS), (stand alone computers, network computers/systems, e-mail) shall, at a minimum, be designated into an ADP-III position (non-sensitive) in accordance with DoD 5220-22-R, Industrial Security Regulation. The investigative requirements for an ADP-III position are a favorable National Agency Check (NAC), SF-85P, Public Trust Position. The Contractor shall have each applicable employee complete a SF-85P and submit to the Security Officer, ATTN: CEMVK-PM, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435 within three (3) working days after award of any contract or task order, and shall be submitted prior to the individual being permitted access to an AIS.

Contractors that have a commercial or government entity (CAGE) Code and Facility Security Clearance through the Defense Security Service shall process the NACs and forward visit requests/results of NAC to the Security Officer, ATTN: CEMVK-PM, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435. For those Contractors that do not have a CAGE Code or Facility Security Clearance, Security Officer, ATTN: CEMVK-PM, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435 Security Office will process the investigation in coordination with the Contractor and contract employees.

1.10 ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

All contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local

DOCUMENT 00 80 00.00 09 Page 8 policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

The 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). The Contractor will supply completed 'Authorization to Release Information Forms' for each employee of the Contractor providing on-site services to the Vicksburg District Security Office, Vicksburg, Mississippi, at least 30 days prior to start of work to. These forms are available thru the contract COR or Vicksburg District Security Office.

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.

1.11 I-WATCH

he 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.

1.12 PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM

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. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

1.13 FOREIGN NATIONALS WORKING ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS

In order for a foreign national to be permitted to work on a Government contract, the Contractor must submit a letter requesting such to the Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO). The FDO will conduct a disclosure review and provide a recommendation to the Contracting Officer. If the request is approved, the foreign national must be escorted at all times while on a Government property or work site. Letters should be mailed to Foreign Disclosure Officer (Carol Bridges), ATTN: CEMVK-PM, 4155 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183

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PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 PARTNERING

1.3 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

1.4 LAYOUT AND MARKING OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.6 SUBMITTAL OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

1.7 NOTIFICATION OF AREA ENGINEER BEFORE BEGINNING WORK

1.8 PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.9 DESIGNATED BILLING OFFICE

1.10 PAYMENT INVOICES

1.11 TEMPORARY PROJECT FENCING

1.12 PROJECT SIGN

1.13 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

1.14 PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS

OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL (EM 385-1-1)

1.15 SAFETY SIGN

1.16 DAILY INSPECTIONS

1.17 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING

1.18 VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

1.19 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITIES

1.20 DAMAGE TO WORK

1.21 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

1.22 CONTROL OF ACCESS TO CONSTRUCTION AREAS

1.23 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

1.24 HARBOR MAINTENANCE FEE

1.25 LAKE OPERATIONS

1.26 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

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

19 CFR 24.24 Harbor Maintenance Fee

1.2 PARTNERING

The Government encourages formation of informal project partnerships on all projects. A project partnership strives to utilize a cooperative working relationship to jointly establish and effectively reach mutual project execution goals. The partnering process will in no way relax or stiffen the requirements of the contract, but will enhance the likelihood of success through improved working relationships. The possibility of an informal partnership may be discussed at the Pre-construction Conference for this project.

1.3 RIGHTS-OF-WAY

a. The rights-of-way for the work to be constructed under this contract, within the limits indicated on the drawings, will be provided by the Government without cost to the Contractor. If these rights-of-way are used by the Contractor, he shall, at his own expense, do all work necessary to make such rights-of-way suitable for traveling to and from the worksite. Upon completion of the Contractor's work, any such rights-of-way furnished by the Government shall be left in a condition satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

b. When so directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall, without expense to the Government and at any time during the progress of the work when it is not being actively used for contract operations, promptly vacate and clean up any part of the Government grounds or rights-of-way that have been allotted to or have been in use by the Contractor.

c. The Contractor shall not obstruct any existing roads on lands controlled by the United States except with written permission of the Contracting Officer and shall maintain such roads in as good condition as exists at the time of commencement of work under this contract.

d. The Contractor shall procure, without expense to the Government, all additional lands, access roads, or rights-of-way necessary for his use in the performance of the work or as required by his method of operation. The Contractor shall submit written evidence to the Contracting Officer that he has obtained the rights-of-way from the property owners. The written evidence shall consist of an

SECTION 01 00 00.00 09 Page 2 authenticated copy of the conveyance under which the Contractor acquired such rights-of-way, prepared and executed in accordance with the laws of the State in which the land is located. The Contractor shall also obtain from the owners a release for the Government for any damages which may result from his use of such rights-of-way. The written conveyance and release shall be provided to the Government prior to use of Contractor obtained additional lands, access roads, or rights-of-way. If temporary rights-of-way are obtained by the Contractor the period of time for those rights shall coincide with Section 00 80 00.00 09 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, paragraph COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK, plus a reasonable time for any extension granted for the completion of the work. Any agreements or permits with levee boards, counties, parishes, municipalities, or other political subdivisions for moving material and equipment will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be obtained at no expense to the Government. Any delays to the Contractor resulting from delays in procuring such additional lands, access roads, rights-of-way, or permits for moving material and equipment for his work under this contract will not be a basis for any claim for increase in the cost of this contract. The Contractor shall make his own investigations to determine the conditions, restrictions and difficulties which may be encountered in acquiring such rights-of-way and in the transportation of material and equipment. In addition, the Contractor shall be solely liable for any and all damages and claims of any nature whatsoever arising from or growing out of the acquisition and use of rights-of-way, etc., other than those furnished by the Government.

e. Other than project lands, the United States will not provide access or rights-of-way over any public lands and will not be responsible for acquiring such.

f. The Contractor shall repair at no expense to the Government, any and all damage to any existing roads when such damage is a result of his operations under this contract. (CEMVK-OC, 1989)

1.4 LAYOUT AND MARKING OF RIGHTS-OF-WAY

The Contractor shall layout and mark the rights-of-way limits as indicated on the drawings prior to beginning any other work, unless otherwise approved. The marking shall be placed at intervals approved by the Contracting Officer. The rights-of-way limits shall be marked by stakes, flagging or other approved means. The marking shall be highly visible from a distance of at least 100 feet, and shall be maintained for the duration of the contract. If the rights-of-way marking should fade significantly in color, become damaged or lost as a result of the Contractor's operation or as a result of vandalism, or in any other way cease to function as a highly visible marker of the rights-of-way limits, the Contractor shall layout and restore the marking to the original condition. After all work is complete and upon approval of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall remove all marking. No separate payment will be made for layout, marking and maintaining the rights-of-way limits or for removing the marking.

1.5 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

a. A preconstruction conference will be arranged by the Area Engineer as soon after contract award as possible, and the conference will be conducted before work is allowed to commence. The Area Engineer will notify the Contractor of the time, date, and location for the meeting.

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At this conference, the Contractor will be oriented with respect to contract administration procedures, lines of authority, and construction matters. All known subcontractors performing at least 20 percent of the contract are required to attend this conference.

Additional conferences may be established by the Area Engineer for any major subcontractors unknown at the time of the initial conference.

b. Submission by the Contractor of the items listed below will determine the date of the conference. The following items shall be submitted to the Area Engineer in hard copy and electronic (pdf) format for review at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the preconstruction conference:

(1) Accident Prevention Plan

(2) Quality Control Plan

(3) Environmental Protection Plan

c. The Contractor shall bring to this conference, in completed form, the following:

(1) Letter of superintendent appointment and authority

(2) List of subcontractors

d. The Contractor should bring to this conference, or at least be prepared to discuss, the following:

(1) Submittal register

(2) Progress chart or Network Analysis System (as applicable)

e. Minutes of this conference will be taken and prepared by the Area Engineer and sent to the Contractor for his concurrence and signature.

1.6 SUBMITTAL OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

a. This paragraph does not apply to small business concerns.

b. After bid opening, and within 7 days, the apparent low bidder, upon telephone notification by the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Specialist, shall submit a Small and Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan. The plan shall be submitted in accordance with the Contract Clauses SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN - ALTERNATE I.

The person responsible for administering the plan shall be named in paragraph AGENT FOR SUBMITTING SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN of the Representations and Certifications.

1.7 NOTIFICATION OF AREA ENGINEER BEFORE BEGINNING WORK

At least 7 days before beginning work, and at least one day before resuming work after a period of 7 days or more when no work has been performed, the Contractor shall notify U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bossier City, Louisiana 71112, telephone (318) 549-3000(318) 336-5226, Attn: Mr. Richard A. JonesRobin D. Blake .

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1.8 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall furnish a Project Schedule to the Contracting Officer as required by Section 01 32 01.00 28, PROJECT SCHEDULE.

1.9 DESIGNATED BILLING OFFICE

The designated billing office for this contract shall be U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Red River Projects Office, 276 Miller Road, Bossier City, Louisiana 71111.

1.10 PAYMENT INVOICES

a. The Federal Acquisition Regulation requires that the "REMIT TO" address on the invoice match the "REMIT TO" address on the contract or a proper notice of assignment. The Payment Office will verify a match of the "REMIT TO" address in the contract and Contractor’s invoice prior to payment. If the addresses do not match, the invoice will be determined improper and returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. If an invoice is improperly returned, the original invoice receipt date shall be used as the basis for determining interest to be paid in accordance with the PROMPT PAYMENT ACT.

b. Among other things, the Contract Clause PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS requires that a proper invoice for payment include substantiation of the amounts requested. As required in Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-125 (Rev.), PROMPT PAYMENT, dated December 12, 1989, substantiation of the amount requested for progress payments under construction contracts includes the following:

(1) An itemization of the amounts requested related to the various elements of work required by the contract covered by the payment request;

(2) A listing of the amount included for work performed by each subcontractor under the contract;

(3) A listing of the total amount of each subcontract under the contract;

(4) A listing of the amounts previously paid to each such subcontractor under the contract; and,

(5) Additional supporting data in a form and detail required by the Contracting Officer.

c. Failure to include the above information in a Contractor’s invoice will result in the invoice being considered defective under the provisions of the PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS clause of the contract, and it will be returned to the Contractor for correction and resubmission. (CEMVK-OC, 1997)

1.11 TEMPORARY PROJECT FENCING

Temporary project fencing as required by Section 4, "Temporary Facilities", paragraph 04.A.04 of EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, is not required on this project.

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1.12 PROJECT SIGN

The Contractor shall fabricate, erect and maintain one sign for project identification. The sign shall be displayed and positioned for reading by passing viewers. The exact location is subject to Contracting Officer's approval. Information for the right side of the project sign shall be as follows:

Title: NARROWS GSU INSTALLATION AND SWITCHYARD UPGRADE

Project: THE NARROWS DAM AND POWER PLANT

Contract No: W912EE-16-C-0XXX

Contractor: (Contractor's name and city)

The project identification sign shall meet the requirements specified in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sign (USACES) Standards Manual, EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b. A copy of the sign standards manual is available for review at the office of the Vicksburg District Sign Program Manager and questions concerning manufacture and installation of the project identification sign may be addressed to:

Vicksburg District Sign Program Manager (Lawran Richter)

ATTN: CEMVK-OD-MN

4155 Clay Street Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435 Telephone: (601) 631-5287

1.13 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of material with specification requirements shall be executed in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Each certificate shall be signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the manufacturing company and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply. Copies of laboratory test reports submitted with certificates shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the tests to which the report applies.

Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet the specific requirements.

1.14 PROCESS FOR OBTAINING CURRENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF

ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL (EM 385-1-1)

Contractors are required to comply with the latest version, and all posted changes, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual in effect on the issue date of this solicitation. EM 385-1-1 version 2014 and changes are available on the Internet at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerManuals.aspx, Search for EM_385-1-1, then click on EM_385-1-1 2014 english version.

Prior to making an offer, offerors should check the referenced website for the latest changes. No separate payment will be made for compliance with the requirements of this paragraph, or for compliance with other safety requirements of the contract.

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1.15 SAFETY SIGN

The Contractor shall fabricate, erect and maintain a safety sign at the site, as located by the Contracting Officer. The sign shall be erected as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after the date established for commencement of work. The data required shall be current.

The safety sign shall meet the requirements specified in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sign (USACES) Standards Manual, EP 310-1-6a and EP 310-1-6b. A copy of the sign standards manual is available for review at the office of the Vicksburg District Sign Program Manager and questions concerning manufacture and installation of the safety sign may be addressed to:

Vicksburg District Sign Program Manager (Lawran Richter)

ATTN: CEMVK-OD-MN

4155 Clay Street Vicksburg, MS 39183-3435 Telephone: (601) 631-5287

1.16 DAILY INSPECTIONS

Refer to Section 01 45 04.00 09 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL and the Contract Clause INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. The Contractor shall perform daily safety inspections and record them on the forms approved by the Contracting Officer. Reports of daily inspections shall be maintained at the job site.

The reports shall be records of the daily inspections and resulting actions. As a minimum each report shall include the following:

a. Phase(s) of construction underway during the inspection.

b. Locations or areas inspections were made.

c. Results of inspection, including nature of deficiencies observed and corrective actions taken, or to be taken, date, and signature of the person responsible for its contents.

1.17 ACCIDENT INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTING

Refer to EM 385-1-1, Section 1, "Program Management", paragraph 01.D, "Accident Reporting and Recordkeeping". Accidents shall be investigated and reports completed by the immediate supervisor of the employee(s) involved and reported in writing to the Contracting Officer or his representative within one working day after the accident occurs.

1.27 ACCOMMODATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVES

a. Accommodations. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain a temporary building for the exclusive use of the Government Representatives. The building shall be of light, but weatherproof construction, approximately 300 square feet in size with not less than 7 feet of headroom. The building shall either be divided into two separate rooms or have a lockable storage closet on the opposite end from the workbench. It shall have a substantial workbench along one side and sufficient number of windows to admit ample working light.

Windows shall be arranged to open and to be securely fastened from the inside. The door shall be of wood panel or solid core construction and be equipped with a padlock and heavy duty hasp bolted to the door.

Insect screens shall be provided for windows. Glass panels in windows shall be equipped with bars or heavy mesh screens which will prevent

SECTION 01 00 00.00 09 Page 7 easy access to the building through these panels. The Contractor shall heat the building by means of heaters and shall cool the building by means of an air conditioning unit. Electric current shall also be provided for operation of lights, appliances, computers, and electric calculators at 115 volts AC. Electric current may be provided by use of a portable generator. A minimum of four wall outlets and two ceiling drops shall be provided in the building. Electrical surge protection is required at all wall outlets. One office desk and a minimum of two chairs shall be provided in the building. Telephone service with two exclusive lines solely for Government use shall be provided to the Government Representative building for the duration of the contract, at the Contractor's expense. Permanent toilet facilities shall be provided within the building or temporary (portable) facilities may be provided adjacent thereto. The building shall remain the property of the Contractor and upon completion of all work under the contract shall be removed as provided in the Contract Clause OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS. An office trailer meeting the above requirements will be acceptable.

b. Janitor Services. The Contractor shall furnish daily janitorial services for the above office and perform any required maintenance of subject facility and adjacent grounds during the entire life of the contract. Toilet facilities shall be clean and sanitary at all times.

Services shall be performed at such a time and in such a manner to least interfere with the operations but will be accomplished only when the office is in daily use. The Contractor shall also provide daily trash collection and cleanup of the building and adjacent outside areas, and shall dispose of all discarded debris in a manner approved.

c. No separate measurement or payment will be made for providing and maintaining the prescribed building, accommodations, utilities and janitor services, and all costs associated therewith shall be distributed throughout the existing bid items. Should the Contractor refuse, neglect, or delay compliance with the above requirements, the specific facilities may be furnished and maintained by the Contracting Officer, and the cost thereof will be deducted from any amount due or to become due the Contractor.

1.18 VEHICLE WEIGHT LIMITATIONS

Vehicle weight limitations for operation on rural roads and bridges may affect the prosecution of work in this contract. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits in accordance with the Contract Clause PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Current information regarding road and bridge weight limits may be obtained by contacting the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department and the county judge for the counties through which equipment and materials will be transported as a result of this contract.

1.19 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UTILITIES

a. Unless otherwise specified, shown on the drawings, or stated in writing by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall not remove or disturb any public or private utilities. Such removals, alterations, and relocations, where necessary, will be made by others. The locations, if any, shown on the drawings for underground utilities are approximate only. The exact locations of such utilities shall be determined by the Contractor in the field prior to commencing construction operations in their vicinity.

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b. The attention of the Contractor is directed to the possibility that he may encounter, within the right-of-way limits, utilities, some of which may be buried, and the existence of which is presently not known.

Should any such utilities be encountered, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer so that he may determine…