B08 - Amendment 5 W912EQ22Q0030 MV Currituck.pdf

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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 provide clarif ication to performance w ork statement and extend the response date to 24 August 2022 at 1:00pm CST.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 23

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Aug-2022

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 W912EQ22Q0030

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03-May-2022

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

17-Aug-2022

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MEMPHIS

KIRK A. MIDDLETON 167 N MAIN ST

MEMPHIS TN 38103-1894

W912EQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912EQ22Q0030

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 22-Jul-2022 10:00 AM to 24-Aug-2022 01:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement MV Currituck Sandblast and Paint

GENERAL: The following paragraphs are the scope of work for the new solicitation.

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK (INFORMATION). Contract shall furnish all labor, management, equipment supervision, equipment, tools, materials, and articles (excluding Government furnished property) necessary to sandblast and paint the house interior and exterior of the pilot and deck house, and the interior and exterior hull of the MV Currituck in accordance with these specifications and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.

1.1 VESSEL DATA (INFORMATION). The MV Currituck is a hopper dredge. It is approximately 146' 8‐7/8" in length and a width of 25' 2". With a draft of 5' 10" when loaded, giving the vessel approximately 2'‐11‐1/2" of free‐board when loaded.

1.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL AND GOVERNMENT QUALITY

ASSURANCE (INFORMATION). The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control plan as specified in Section 2, Inspection and Acceptance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan as specified in Section 2, Inspection and Acceptance.

1.3 MV CURRITUCK LOCATION. MV Currituck is presently dry docked at Ensley Engineering Yard in Memphis, Tennessee. The Contractor shall travel to this location after written notification of award from the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative.

During the contract, the Government shall supply access to the vessel, electricity, water, and toilet facilities for the crew.

1.4 DRY FILM THICKNESS. Dry film thickness shall be measured in accordance with current SSPC PA2, “Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gauges.”

1.5. PAINTING. The following General Instructions for application of materials will always be adhered to:

a. Manufacturer’s instructions for application, curing and drying time between coats shall be followed. Painting practices shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws enacted to ensure compliance with Federal Clean Air Standards.

b. Paints that have exceeded the closed shelf life or pot life recommended by the manufacturer shall not be used.

c. At the time of application, paint shall show no signs of deterioration. Paint that has deteriorated in any manner shall not be used and shall be removed from the site.

d. Within 8 [eight] hours after cleaning and prior to the deposition of any detectable moisture, contaminants, or corrosion, all surfaces blast cleaned shall be cleaned of dust and abrasive particle by brush, vacuum cleaner, and/or blown down with clean, dry, compressed air, and given the first coat of paint.

e. Paint may be applied by spray, roller, or brush. However, any area subject to over‐sprays must be fully protected. No over‐spray will be tolerated.

f. Painting in the vicinity of mechanical or electrical equipment shall be applied by brush if there is a possibility of over‐sprays on critical components. All equipment, deck, and bulkhead fixtures must be fully protected.

g. Uniform suspension of pigments shall be maintained during application. Each coat of paint shall be applied so dry film shall be of uniform thickness and free from holes, bubbles, blisters, laps, excessive or unsightly brush marks, runs, drops, ridges, waves, pinholes, or other voids, and variations in color, texture, and finish. Special attention shall be given to ensure that all edges, corners, crevices, seams, junctions of joining members, interior angles, corrosion pits, welds, bolts, rivets, and similar surface irregularities receive a film thickness equal to that of adjacent painted surfaces.

h. All coats of all painted surfaces shall be unscarred and completely integral at the time of application of succeeding coats.

i. The Contractor is responsible for submitting to the Contracting Officer’s Representative a report of the quantity of paint used for the project.

j. Steel surfaces to be painted shall be carefully and thoroughly cleaned as dictated by the level of surface preparation (sanded, blasted, blended etc.) requested in the order and shall be thoroughly dry before any preservative coating (paint and or primer) is applied.

k. The coating system composed of the coating types and dry film thicknesses identified below, or equal, are required.

l. New plating on the vessel will be pre‐primed by USACE before installation.

m. All piping both internal and external must be prepped and painted.

n. Removal and proper disposal of all used blasting media and paint chips is the responsibility of the contractor.

15.5.1 Period of Performance/Additional Painting Requirements: The period of performance for this project is 90 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Multiple deployments will be required due to ongoing work on the vessel. The painting will be broken into phases. Each phase will allow access to different sections of the vessel. All dates are tentative and subject to change according to work progress.

a. Phase 1

Phase 1 will include sections of the interior areas of bulkhead 16, aft section, bulkhead 36, forward section and the pilot and deck house. All areas in this phase shall be blasted to SSPC-SP7. Heavily corroded areas will be blasted to SSPC-SP10. This applies to all hull and structure plating as well as any piping and tanks in the spaces. While areas RECEIVING A SSPC-SP7 BLAST if any area is found to have corrosion prior to a coating the corroded area should receive a SSPC-SP10 (Near white blast cleaning). All steel blasted to near white metal should receive primer before any preservative coating is applied. Once primed, a 3-coat system will be used.

See exhibits 1-A and 1-B Interior Hull ‐ Compartment Voids, interior bottoms

Tank Exteriors (not Machinery Spaces) ‐ Dry ‐ White or as Requested

All areas shall be blasted to SP‐7 (Highly corroded areas to SP‐10)

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐ Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White (If requested) 4th Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐

White

Interior Hull ‐ Machinery Spaces, Storage Spaces (Abv. Bilges) ‐ White or as Requested

All areas shall be blasted to SP‐7 (Highly corroded areas to SP‐10)

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat‐ Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

Interior Hull ‐ Machinery Spaces, Storage Spaces (Bilges) ‐ White or as Requested

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 – 4 mils – Red

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 – Stripe Coat – Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 – 4 mils –

Interior Ballast Tanks – Color as Requested

All areas shall be blasted to SP‐7 (Highly corroded areas to SP‐10) 1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐ Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐As

Interior Grey & Black Water Tanks & Oily Water Tanks ‐ Color as Requested

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐ Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ As

Interior Fuel Oil, Waste Oil, Lube Oil & Gear Oil Tanks

Interior Hydraulic Oil Tanks-same color as

Exterior Potable Water Tanks ‐ Mild Steel ‐ Same color as surrounding space

Paint Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL PAINT Area of Vessel ‐ Finish Color/AMS‐STD‐595

Coating model, number, min. OFT & Color

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat‐ Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White 4th Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐

Potable Water Tanks ‐ Stainless Steel

Interior Potable Water Tanks ‐ Mild Steel ‐

White or as requested

1st Coat INTERLINE 850 ‐ 5 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERLINE 850 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Grey 3rd Coat INTERLINE 850 ‐ 5 mils ‐ White

Interior of Stacks, Towknees & Spill Containments ‐ No assigned color (Generally same as hull interior)

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

Interior Deckhouse (Bulkheads & Overheads) ‐ Covered ‐

All house interior areas shall be blasted to

SP‐3

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

Interior Deckhouse (Bulkheads & Overheads) ‐ Exposed ‐

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey 3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐

Interior Deckhouse Decks (w/o deck coverings) ‐ Grey

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐White 3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐

b. Phase 2

Phase 2 will include sections of the interior areas from the watertight bulkhead frame 24 to bulkhead 16. All areas in this phase shall be blasted to SSPC-SP7. Heavily corroded areas will be blasted to SSPC-SP10. This applies to all hull and structure plating as well as any piping and tanks in the spaces. While areas RECEIVING A SSPC-SP7 BLAST if any area is found to have corrosion prior to a coating the corroded area should receive a SSPC-SP10 (Near white blast cleaning). All steel blasted to near white metal should receive primer before any preservative coating is applied.

Once primed, a 3-coat system will be used.

See exhibit 1-A

Interior Hull ‐ Compartment Voids, Interior bottom and

Tank Exteriors (not Machinery Spaces) ‐ Dry ‐ White or as Requested

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Grey 3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

All areas shall be blasted to SP‐7 (Highly corroded areas to SP‐10)

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat‐

Grey 3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Interior Ballast Tanks ‐ Color as Requested

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Grey

Coating Model, Number, Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

2nd Coat INTERLINE 850 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

c. Phase 3

Phase 3 will include sections of the interior areas from bulkhead 36 to the watertight bulkhead aft of frame 24. All areas in this phase shall be blasted to SSPC-SP7. Heavily corroded areas will be blasted to SSPC-SP10. This applies to all hull and structure plating as well as any piping and tanks in the spaces. While areas RECEIVING A SSPC-SP7 BLAST if any area is found to have corrosion prior to a coating the corroded area should receive a SSPC-SP10 (Near white blast cleaning). All steel blasted to near white metal should receive primer before any preservative coating is applied.

Once primed, a 3-coat system will be used.

See exhibit 1-A

Interior Hull ‐ Compartment Voids, Interior bottoms and

Tank Exteriors (not Machinery Spaces) ‐ Dry ‐ White or as Requested

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Grey 3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

All areas shall be blasted to SP‐7 (Highly corroded areas to SP‐10)

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat‐

Grey 3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Interior Ballast Tanks ‐ Color as Requested

Grey

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

Grey

Coating Model, Number, Grey

3rd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ White

2nd Coat INTERLINE 850 ‐ Stripe Coat ‐

d. Phase 4 Phase 4 will include all exterior areas of the vessel. All external decks and deck fittings and other areas not renewed will be blasted to near white. The hopper interior shall be blasted to near white, and one coat of primer shall be applied. Underwater sections of the vessel to have anti-fouling applied. Non-skid system to be installed to all exterior decks. While areas RECEIVING A SSPC- SP7 BLAST if any area is found to have corrosion prior to a coating the corroded area should receive a SSPC-SP10 (Near white blast cleaning). All steel blasted to near white metal should receive primer before any preservative coating is applied. Once primed, a 3-coat system will be used. The hopper interior shall be blasted to near white, and one coat of primer shall be applied.

Underwater sections of the vessel to have anti fouling applied. Non‐skid system to be installed to all exterior decks.

See exhibit 1-B and 1-C

Hull Exterior Below Waterline ‐ Black/17038

1st Coat INTERZONE 505 ‐ 12 mils ‐ Black Hull Markings Only ‐ White/27880 ‐ 2nd Coat INTERTHANE 990‐ 2 mils ‐ White

Antifouling

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 5 mils ‐ Red 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 5 mils ‐ Grey 3rd Coat INTERSPEED 6400NA ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 4th Coat INTERSPEED 6400NA ‐ 4 mils ‐ Black

Hull Exterior Above Waterline ‐ Black/17038

1st Coat INTERZONE 505 ‐ 12 mils ‐ Black 2nd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐ Black

Hull Markings Only ‐ White/27880 ‐ 3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils White

Exterior Main Deck ‐ General ‐ Deck Red/10076

All deck plate shall be blasted to SP‐10 near white metal

1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey 2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red 3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990‐ 2 mils ‐ Red

Alternative Non‐Skid System 1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Aluminum Grit)

2nd Coat

INTERTUF 262 w/#36 Non‐Skid Additive ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red

3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐ Red

Alternative Non‐Skid System 1st Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey (Spread On from Can)

2nd Coat

INTERGARD 631 EK6313A/A‐ Red

Exterior Main Deck ‐ Deck Barge ‐

Deck Red/10076

All deck plate shall be blasted to SP‐ 10 near white metal

3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐ Red

Alternative Non‐

Skid System 1st

Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Aluminum Grit) 2nd Coat

INTERTUF 262 w/#36 Non‐Skid Additive ‐ 4 mils ‐ Red

3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐ Red

Alternative Non‐

Skid System 1st

Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Spread On from Can) 2nd Coat

INTERGARD 631 EK6313A/A‐ Red

3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐ Red

Exterior Decks Above Main Deck &

Towknee Top ‐ Deck Red or Grey}

All deck plate shall be blasted to SP‐ 10 near white metal

Alternative Non‐ Skid System

1st Coat

INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Aluminum Grit) 2nd Coat

INTERTUF 262 w/#36 Non‐skid

Area of Vessel ‐ Finish Color/AMS-

STD-595 #

Coating Model Number, min. OFT & Color

Alternative Non‐Skid System 1st Coat

INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Spread On from Can) 2nd Coat

INTERGARD 631 EK6313A/A ‐ Red

Exterior Pilothouse Top ‐ Deck Red/10076 or Grey

All areas shall be blasted to SP‐7 (Highly corroded areas to SP‐10)

Alternative Non‐Skid System1st Coat

INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Aluminum Grit) 2nd Coat

INTERTUF 262 w/#36 Non‐Skid

3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990‐ 2 mils ‐ Red

Alternative Non‐Skid System 1st Coat

INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

(Spread On from Can) 2nd Coat

INTERGARD 631 EK6313A/A ‐ Red

Deck Fittings ‐ Yellow

All deck fittings not renewed will be blasted to SP‐10 near white metal

2nd Coat INTERTUF 262 ‐ 4 mils ‐ Grey

3rd Coat INTERTHANE 990 ‐ 2 mils ‐ Yellow

(For this application only lnterlac 665 may be substituted for lnterthane 990)

Coordination of access will be through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If additional time is needed, this must be submitted to the COR and approved by the Contracting Officer (KO).

1.6 Place of Performance: The Contractor shall perform the work on the 8501 Dry Dock or at its mooring location located on the string out at Ensley Engineering Yard.

The Government will provide a firm fixed contract before the vender begins work.

1.7 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR for this contract will be Kevin Woods 901‐487‐8895, kevin.j.woods@usace.army.mil

1.8 DELIVERY OF CONTRACT DATA. The following documents specified at various locations throughout the specifications are required submittals.

a. 1.5.3 “Safe for Men‐ Safe for Fire” Certificates. Furnish one copy of all certificates to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to the start of work.

b. “Material Safety Data Sheets. Furnish one copy of all MSDS (SDS) sheets to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to the start of work.

c. 4.6 Accident Prevention Program. Four copies of the Accident Prevention Program shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative for review and approval within 5 calendar days after award.

2. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Quality Assurance

Inspection: The Government shall monitor the Contractors performance under this contract in accordance with the Government QASP. The Government reserves the right to utilize other methods, as necessary, to assure the Contractor’s compliance with the terms and condition of this contract.

The Government may inspect services provided by the Contractor both during and/or after performance is complete. If the Government identifies any performance deficiency, the Contractor will be advised of the deficiency as soon as possible. All such notifications will be confirmed in writing with the Contractor by the Government. Such information will be made only to the Contractor or his/her designated onsite superintendent and not to any other agent, employee, or subcontractor. Upon receipt of such notification, the Contractor shall correct the deficiency within the time specified by the COR. However, in the event that the deficiency represents a hazard to health or safety, or it serves to jeopardize operational continuity, then corrective actions shall proceed immediately and continue uninterrupted until the correction is affected. In all cases, the correction of performance deficiencies shall not in any way adversely affect other contact performance.

Performance:

Performance Objective Standard Performance

Threshold Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

Sandblast and Paint vessel/barge

Sandblast and paint all items described in the scope of work

Full Government Acceptance. Random Inspections

PRS # 2

Contractor shall complete performance NLT 90 calendar days

Contractor shall inform the COR of possible problems that would delay performance as soon as possible

No deviations allowed.

Periodic Surveillance of Work Compared to

Schedule

PRS # 3

Contractor shall receive

Contracting Officer’s approval for any changes in scope and price in advance of performance

Contractor shall not proceed with changes or modifications of the contract without the Contracting Officer’s approval

No deviations allowed Random Inspections

PRS #4

The Contractor’s supervisor and/or foreman will always be on site

Supervisor or foreman present at all times.

Not more than 1 failure during contract period Periodic Surveillance

3. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (INFORMATION)

3.1 MANDATORY ITEMS. All items not specifically identified as INFORMATION or OPTIONAL, shall be accomplished and completed within the specified performance period.

3.2 OPTIONAL ITEMS. No work shall be performed on any item identified as OPTIONAL unless authorized in writing, in whole or in part, by the Contracting Officer in advance.

The Contractor shall perform the OPTIONAL work required at the unit price quoted in the schedule in the quantities authorized.

3.3 N/A

3.4 INTERFERENCE. The Contractor shall remove and reinstall any interference required to accomplish the work specified without additional contract time or cost to the Government.

Interference is defined as any part of the vessel, installed or portable, that must be removed or disturbed to accomplish the work specified. All damaged or missing fasteners shall be replaced with fasteners of the same size and type as original. New gaskets, packing and seals shall be installed on all disturbed connections and shall be tested to ensure that they are leak free.

Damaged lagging and insulation shall be repaired or replaced. All new work or disturbed old work shall be cleaned and painted in accordance with section 1. All interferences shall be returned to their original operational position and condition upon reinstallation. All costs associated with removing and reinstalling interferences shall be incidental to and included in the bid price of the respective item of work.

3.5 PROTECTION. The Contractor is responsible for providing adequate protection to each component throughout the process. This protection included but is not limited to foreign matter contamination from dirt, debris, water, chemicals, etc.

3.6 ACCIDENT PROTECTION. All work performed under this contract shall be in accordance with the requirements of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety Manual, EM 385‐1‐1 and other safety requirements specified herein.

3.7 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tag out). Before personnel perform any servicing or maintenance on a system where the unexpected energizing, start up, or release of kinetic of stored energy could occur and cause injury or damage, the system shall be isolated in accordance with the procedures contained in EM‐385‐1‐1, and Engineer Regulation ER 385‐1‐31. The Contractor shall submit his hazardous energy control plan to the Contracting Officer Representative for acceptance within 10 calendar days after award. Locks and tags will be placed on circuit breakers, or other appropriate devices, to isolate and identify hazardous energy sources. The Contractor will maintain a SAFE CLEARANCE LOG in the engine room or designated location. The logbook will have a lock/tag issue sheet and SAFE CLEARENCE REQUEST FORMS.

Corps and Contractor designated authorities shall fully coordinate their control activities for the life of the contract. Each shall inform the other of their energy control procedures, ensure that their own personnel understand and comply with rules and restrictions of the procedures, and ensure that all employees affected by the hazardous energy control activity are notified. During each daily walk‐through safety inspection, the log will be checked. During this inspection the Contractor shall itemize all existing lockouts, all new lockouts, and all removed tags that morning or the previous day. Prior to a change in the status or location of the vessel (such as undocking), the Corps and the Contractor shall meet to review the status of hazardous energy control measures.

3.8 Accident Investigations and Reporting. Refer to EM 385‐1‐1, Para. 01. D.01. Accidents shall be investigated by the immediate supervisor of the employee (s) involved and reported to the Government’s Technical Representative within one working day after accident occurred. A report of all mishaps occurring on the project shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within four calendar days following the incident. All data reported must be complete, timely and accurate. A follow up report shall be submitted when the estimated lost time days differs from actual lost time days.

3.9 Daily Inspections. The Contractor shall institute a daily inspection program to assure safety requirements are being fulfilled. Reports of daily inspections shall be maintained at the job site. Each report will include, as a minimum, the following.

1. Items of work underway during the inspection.

2. Locations of areas where inspections were made.

3. Results of inspections, including nature of deficiencies observed and corrective action taken, or to be taken, date, and signature of the person responsible for its contents, and submitted to the Contracting Officer for review.

4. Status of Lockout/Tag out items.

4. Ground- Fault Protection. Refer to Para 11. C. 05 of EM 385‐1‐1. The ground‐ fault circuit interrupter shall be calibrated to trip within the trip‐threshold values of 5 Ma + 1 Ma as specified in UL Standard 943.All ground‐fault circuit interrupters shall be UL approved and installed in accordance with the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

4.1 Hatches and Openings. Hatches and openings of all kinds that present a hazard will be provided with safe and suitable guard rails and toe boards.

4.2 Lighting. The Contractor shall ensure that all work areas and walkways are adequately lit, particularly during hours of darkness.

The Contracting Officer Representative will notify the Contractor immediately of any noncompliance with the foregoing paragraphs and action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall make no part of the time lost due to any such “stop work” orders the subject of claim against the Government for extension of time or for excess costs or damages.

4.3 ACCESS TO THE FACILITIES.

The Contractor shall allow key Personnel and COR’s admission to the Contractor’s facilities and the components.

The Contractor shall provide suitable ladders, gangways, and scaffolds for access to the work.

4.4 FALL PROTECTION. Hatches and opening of all kinds that present a hazard will be provided with safe and suitable guardrails and toe boards.

4.5 FIRE PROTECTION. The Contractor shall provide a dedicated person and a fire extinguisher for fire watch at each location where hot work is being performed.

4.6 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS (SDS). The Contractor shall provide and display the MSDS sheets for all hazardous material used directly or indirectly in the performance of the work.

4.7 WORKMANSHIP. All parts of work that join or bear upon others shall have complete and solid surface contact and fit together neatly without excessive cold work during assembly.

4.8 RECORDS OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY. The Property Book Officer, U. S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans, LA is designated as the property administrator to maintain the necessary property records in connection with this contract.

4.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY. Government Furnished Property (GFP) is described in Section 5, List of Attachments. GFP will be delivered by the Government FOB to the Contractor’s facility. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of any shortages, breakage, or other discrepancies with regards to GFP within 48 hours of receipt thereof. All unused GFP shall be loaded on the Government furnished conveyance for return. The Contractor shall store the GFP in a secure weather tight facility until it is permanently installed on the barge.

4.9 SCRAP AND SALVAGE MATERIAL. All items designated as scrap resulting from the work shall become the property of the Contractor. Due consideration of the value of such scrap shall be reflected in the bid price of the items concerned. This shall not apply to salvageable items ordered to remain the property of the Government.

5. CLEANING AND PAINTING. Transducer heads and other underwater equipment shall be protected. All areas cleaned and painted under these specifications shall be kept clean for the duration of the contract.

After all cleaning and painting work is completed, remove all protective coverings.

The Contractor shall obtain and follow all guidance from the manufacturer of the paint with regard to the proper storage, handling, use and application of the product. The Contractor shall comply with all safety precautions recommended by the manufacturer. The Contractor shall also comply with all safety regulations in 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1915. The Contractor shall submit Material Safety Data Sheets as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.223-3.

The Contractor shall furnish a certificate to the Contracting Officer stating the paint to be used conforms to the specifications in all respects.

DO NOT APPLY PAINT OVER DAMP, DIRT, OR OILY SURFACES. Surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned in accordance with the applicable paragraph in the specifications before applying paint or surface treatments.

Mix paint well before brushing or spraying and do not let the paint settle in the paint container or pressure pots during treatments.

Do not apply paint when weather conditions would affect the bond between the paint and the surface coated. No painting shall be done at night.

Furnish all paint in new unopened cans. All cans shall be marked with the correct formula number by the manufacturer verifying the contents. All paint furnished shall have been manufactured within one year of the date of application.

All paint shall be applied in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s recommendations.

Surfaces that have been cleaned and/or otherwise prepared for painting shall be primed as soon as practicable after such preparations have been completed and prior to any deterioration of the prepared surfaces.

Upon completion of painting, do not moor or berth the vessel in a place where the paint will be subject to attack by oil or paint floating on the water surface.

Any coating having toxicity shall be registered under section 4 of the Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act of the US Environmental Protection Agency. The registration number shall be given on each can of paint.

The coating thickness of all painting work will be measured by the Government Inspector using a Contractor furnished instrument similar or equal to the following.

Positector 3000, Defelsko Corp.

Positest, Defelsko Corp.

Mikrotest, Elektro‐Physik, Inc.

Elcometer, Elcometer Instruments, LTD Minitector, Elcomter Instruments, LTD.

The instrument shall be calibrated on metal identical in composition, surface preparation and thickness to that being coated except for measurements on metal thickness of less than ¼ inch. Calibrating instructions, thickness standards and in the case of the Mikrotest gage, a calibrating tool, should be obtained from the manufacturer or supplier of the gage.

5.1 SUSTAINABILITY. Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recoverable materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA Bio-Preferred’s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the Bio-Preferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

5.2 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS (INFORMATION)

5.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP) Dredge Currituck

5.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. 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 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.

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program.

Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA Bio-Preferred’s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the Bio-Preferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

PART 6 DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

6. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

6.1. DEFINITIONS:

6.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor having a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

6.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER. A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

6.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S.

Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

6.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

6.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non‐physical things such as meeting minutes.

6.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

6.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

6.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

6.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

6.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

6.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

6.1.12. WORKDAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

6.1.12. WORK WEEK. Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

6.2. ACRONYMS:

ACOR Alternate Contracting Officer's Representative AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement AR Army Regulation CCE Contracting Center of Excellence CFR Code of Federal Regulations CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTR Contracting Officer's Technical Representative COTS Commercial Off the Shelf DA Department of the Army DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report) DD254 Department of Defense Contract Security Requirement List DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center DOD Department of Defense FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 KO Contracting Officer OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PRS Performance Requirements Summary PWS Performance Work Statement QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Program QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan QC Quality Control QCP Quality Control Program TE Technical Exhibit

Security Information

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ 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 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.

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 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.

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