A22 Rope Access Bridge Inspection_Amendment 1.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 extend the solicitation period, change the acquisition to "full and open" and, update the target start date in paragraph "4.0 Duration and Dates" and team member requiements in paragraph "5.1.2 Contractor's Inspection Team" in the Scope of Work.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Jun-2021

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 W912ES21Q0066

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12-May-2021

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

01-Jun-2021

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST PAUL

180 FIFTH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

SAINT PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912ES21Q0066

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The set aside percentage 100.00% has been deleted.

The required response date/time has changed from 26-May-2021 05:00 PM to 15-Jun-2021 05:00 PM.

The Acquisition Set Aside has changed from Small Business to No Preference / Not Listed.

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

Rope Access Rigging and Supervision of the Dam Service Bridges at Lock and Dam No. 5a, 6, and 9.

SCOPE OF WORK

1.0 General

The Contractor shall provide a (3) three-person rope access inspection team, which will work with USACE personnel as a joint team to perform the following tasks:

1.1 Dam Service Bridges to be Inspected:

Perform a combined routine and Fracture Critical Member (FCM) inspection of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) lock and dam service bridges over the Mississippi River at:

1.1.1 Lock and Dam 5A Service Bridge located near Fountain City, Wisconsin. (Approximate length of bridge is 827 feet, Number of Spans: 5-Roller Gates, 5-Tainter Gates, and 3 Storage Yard).

1.1.2 Lock and Dam 6 Service Bridge located in Trempealeau, Wisconsin. (Approximate length of bridge is 1,078 feet, Number of Spans: 5-Roller Gates, 10-Tainter Gates, and 6 Storage Yard).

1.1.3 Lock and Dam 9 Service Bridge located near Eastman, Wisconsin. (Approximate length of bridge is 952 feet, Number of Spans: 5-Roller Gates, 8-Tainter Gates, and 3 Storage Yard).

1.2 Dam Service Bridge Reports:

A final Bridge Inspection Report shall be generated for each Dam service bridge inspected (3 total). The provided template shall be used to generate the final reports. Each report shall include the current Structural Inventory and Appraisal (SI&A) Data.

1.3 Perform FCM/Routine Inspection of six (6) Tainter Gates:

A Fracture Critical Member and Routine Inspection shall be conducted on two (2) tainter gates at LD 5A, two (2) tainter gates at LD 6, and two (2) tainter gates at LD 9. Government personnel will be on-site and able to assist the contractor by operating the tainter gates. The gates will be adjusted to safely accommodate the inspection. The tainter gates at LD 5A, 6 and 9 are 35 feet wide.

1.4 Tainter Gate(s) Hydraulic Steel Structure (HSS) Reports:

A final HSS Report shall be generated for each Lock and Dam Site inspected (3 total). The provided template shall be used to generate the final HSS Reports.

2.0 USACE MVP Inspection Team Members:

The St. Paul District (MVP) will supply two (2) inspectors. The first inspector will be the bridge safety program manager, who will coordinate each inspection. The second inspector will be the inspection team leader, who will participate in the inspection; consolidate all information, including sketches and photos. The bridge safety program manager and the inspection team leader will be on site for the entire duration of each inspection.

3.0 Bridge Access

The service bridges at LD 5A, 6, and 9 are accessible by crossing the miter gates over the main lock chamber and auxiliary lock chamber. Access to the bridge decks is through stairways in the dam piers. The service bridge decks are at least 8 feet wide. All service bridges are equipped with rails to accommodate a crane or lifting carriage.

Cranes will be locked out by Government personnel each day prior to the start of the inspection.

4.0 Duration and Dates

The above listed bridges are on a 60-month inspection cycle in accordance with ER 1110-2-111, USACE Bridge Safety Program, and as such all on-site inspection work shall be completed no later than October 31, 2021.

Inspection duration is estimated at nine (9) total workdays, including one (1) day for contingencies. Inspection days will require ten (10) hour workdays. Work will be required on Saturdays. Work will not be conducted on Sundays.

In the event of extreme weather and or unsafe work conditions, work shall be delayed until safe working conditions are present. The target date for commencement of inspection work is September 13, 2021. The inspection commencement date shall be jointly agreed to between the contractor and the government no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after contract award. The final inspection reports (Dam Service Bridge and HSS) shall be submitted to the Bridge Safety Program Manager sixty (60) Days after the on-site inspections.

5.0 Contractor’s Inspection Team

The Contractor shall complete the following tasks:

5.1 The contractor shall provide a three (3) person rope access inspection team, which will work with USACE MVP inspection team as a joint team, to perform visual inspections of the bridges and the tainter gates at each site. The three (3) team members performing the rope access inspection shall meet the following requirements.

5.1.1 A minimum of one (1) team member shall be a registered professional engineer with a minimum of seven (7) years of bridge inspection experience and shall maintain a current FHWA-NHI-130056, Team Leader Training certificate.

5.1.2 The remaining two (2) team members shall have a minimum of five (5) years of bridge inspection experience and shall maintain a current FHWA-NHI-130055 training certificate or subsequent FHWA-NHI-130053 refresher training certification. NOTE: Due to COVID-19 the listed FHWA training may have been limited and/or not available. Therefore, a minimum of five (5) years of bridge inspection experience and/or past FHWA training certificate is acceptable.

5.1.3 One (1) team member shall be SPRAT/ IRATA certified Level III Rope Access Supervisor to perform the following duties: develop an effective rigging and safety plan, supply all necessary rescue equipment and rope access equipment, conduct required rigging, perform safety supervision, and provide potential rescue services for USACE inspectors that will utilize rope access for the visual structural inspection.

5.1.4 Two (2) team members shall be SPRAT/ IRATA certified Level II/III Rope Access team member that meets the appropriate training, experience, and qualifications to perform all rope access work, rigging and the minimum standard rescue procedures.

5.2 The contractor shall record the condition of bridge members and tainter gates using MVP’s forms and digital photographs. Photos must be provided to the bridge safety program manager no later than seven (7) calendar days after completion of the inspection via a CD. All photos must contain a date, physical location description, and defect or condition description.

6.0 Government Furnished Data

6.1 Field Book, Coding Guide, and Inspection Forms:

All necessary field books, coding guide, and forms will be provided by the St. Paul District to the contractor on the day of the inspections.

6.2 Report Templates:

A Microsoft Word document (.docx) of the Corps of Engineers Bridge Inventory System (CEBIS) Standard Report Template along with a PDF copy of the previous Inspection Reports for each site will be furnished to the contractor no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first inspection. A Microsoft Word document (.docx) and Excel file (.xls) of the Corps of Engineers Hydraulic Steel Structure (HSS) Standard Report Template along with a PDF copy of the previous HSS Inspection Reports for each site will be furnished to the contractor no later than fifteen

(15) calendar days prior to the first inspection.

6.3 Lock and Dam Mailing Addresses:

Lock and Dam No. 5A Lock and Dam No. 6 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers U. S. Army Corps of Engineers W679 State Highway 35 W24005 Road Fountain City, WI 54629 Trempealeau, WI 54661 Service Bridge Rail size: 80.2# ASCE Rail Service Bridge Rail size: 80# ASCE Rail 44° 5'16.50"N 44° 0'1.27"N 91°40'13.78"W 91°26'15.09"W

Lock and Dam No. 9 U. S. Army Corps of Engineers RR 1 Box 119 Lynxville, WI 54626 Service Bridge Rail size: 80# ASCE Rail 43°12'42.43"N 91° 5'54.43"W

6.4 Point of Contact – Bridge Safety Program Manager Name and Address:

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District 180 5th Street East St. Paul, MN 55101

7.0 Detailed Requirements

The Contractor shall complete the following tasks:

7.1 Bridge Inspector(s) Credentials:

The names, qualifications, and previous experience records of the inspection team members assigned to this project, to include SPRAT or IRATA certifications, First Aid/CPR certification, and work experience shall be submitted to the contracting officer along with the contractor’s cost proposal.

7.2 Coordination of Operation Plan:

The operation plan draft shall be submitted to the Bridge Safety Program Manager no later than fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the first inspection. The Level III Team Leader/Rope Access Supervisor shall lead a teleconference (approximately one (1) hour duration) with all members of the joint inspection team at least one (1) week prior to the commencement of the inspection to discuss the operation plan, which includes the rigging plan, equipment needs, and other logistics.

7.3 Rigging/Access Plan and Equipment:

The contractor shall develop a comprehensive rigging and access plan to allow rope access inspectors to perform hands-on, and close-up visual inspection of all bridge components, including but not limited to the bottom flange and interior bracing members. The contractor shall also provide any additional equipment necessary for a potential rescue scenario. An up-to-date log of all equipment to be used for the rope access inspections, shall be kept, and maintained by the contractor.

7.5 Safety Plan:

The Contractor shall coordinate with the USACE bridge safety project manager to develop and provide an individual Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for each project, including a rescue plan; and host a pre-work safety briefing at each project site before inspection work commences. The preliminary JHAs for the project shall be developed to the extent possible with information available prior to the inspection and shall be submitted for approval to USACE as a draft no less than fifteen (15) days prior to the first inspection. Prior to conducting any rope access work before each shift, the contractor shall hold documented safety meetings, rescue pre-planning, and complete the JHA form.

The JHA shall be completed on site together between the contractor and USACE and shall be reviewed and signed by all applicable parties at the pre-work safety briefing prior to the inspection.

7.6 Safety Supervision:

The Level III Team Leader/Rope Access Supervisor shall provide safety supervision of Level I/II certified rope access inspectors performing visual inspection via rope access. The safety supervision will include ensuring proper rigging strategies and all actions are in accordance with requirements outlined in SPRAT or IRATA industry standards and as outlined in the USACE Safety Manual referenced herein.

8.0 Limiting Criteria:

All training and equipment must meet or exceed OSHA and ANSI requirements, and be in accordance with the current Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1, entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Contractor personnel shall follow comprehensive safety guidelines for rope access in accordance with EM 385-1-1 (Ex: SPRAT or IRATA) requirements for quality assurance, safety, training, documentation and working practices. At the beginning of each shift, the contractor’s employees shall conduct a documented safety meeting.

9.0 Summary of required information to be submitted with cost quote:

9.1 Certifications Required:

9.1.1 National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), in bridge safety inspection IAW NBIS or equivalent, per paragraph 5.1.

9.1.2 SPRAT or IRATA certified Level III Rope Access Supervisor, per paragraph 5.1.3.

9.1.3 SPRAT or IRATA certified Level II Rope Access Team Member, per paragraph 5.1.4.

9.1.4 First Aid/CPR certifications of potential technicians, per paragraph 7.1.

9.1.5 Experience Qualifications, per paragraph 7.1.

10.0 Attachments

Three (3) Photos, Lock and Dam No. 6 Service Bridge, Lock and Dam No. 5A Service Bridge, and Lock and Dam No. 9 Service Bridge.

Figure 1: LD5A Downstream View of Service Bridge, Roller Gates, and Tainter Gates.

Figure 2: LD6 Upstream View of Service Bridge: Roller Gates, Tainter Gates, and Storage Yard Spans.

Figure 3: LD9 Upstream View of Service Bridge: Roller Gates, Tainter Gates, and Storage Yard Spans.

(End of Summary of Changes)