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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

W912HN-14-R-0026 General Construction SATOC for Lakes and Dams Only offerors that submitted a successful offer during Phase I of the evaluation process shall respond/acknow ledge this amendment. Phase II w ill evaluate those successful offerors based on understanding of RS Means functions, as w ell as the proposed price for the Seed Task Order.

A. CONTRACT CHANGES: See Section 00010 - Solicitiation Form, Summary of Changes Amd 003 for Seed Task Order, Bid Schedule, Cost Breakdow n, Scope of Work, Bidder Inquiry, and Site Visit information.

B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHANGES: The revised Section listed below (revised by Amendment No. 0003) is hereby added to and made a part of the solicitation. Revised or added information is underlined and deleted information is struck out. Revisions can be located in the appropriate volume of specifications by searching for an asterisk and amendment number (i.e., *1).

Revised Section 01 08 00 C. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: There are no draw ing changes w ith this amendment.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 43

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 28-Apr-2015

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 W912HN-14-R-0026

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Oct-2014

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

28-Apr-2015

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVE.

SAVANNAH GA 31401-3640

W912HN 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912HN-14-R-0026

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 02-Dec-2014 02:00 PM to 11-May-2015 10:00 AM.

The Issued By organization has changed from

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVE.

SAVANNAH GA 31401-3640

to

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SAVANNAH

100 W. OGLETHORPE AVE

SAVANNAH GA 31401-3640

The following have been modified:

SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

SUMMARY OF CHANGES AMD 003

The sections listed below (revised by Amendment No. 0003) are hereby revised and/or added and made a part of the solicitation.

A. CONTRACT CHANGES: The Solicitation is hereby changed to include the Seed Task Order, Bid Schedule, Cost Breakdown, Scope of Work, Bidder Inquiry, and Site Visit information. Revised or added information is underlined and deleted information is struck out

B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION CHANGES: The revised Section listed below (revised by Amendment No. 0003) is hereby added to and made a part of the solicitation. Revised or added information is underlined and deleted information is struck out. Revisions can be located in the appropriate volume of specifications by searching for an asterisk and amendment number (i.e., *1).

Revised Section 01 08 00

C. CONTRACT DRAWINGS: There are no drawing changes with this amendment.

Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) Lakes and Dams, Georgia and South Carolina

SECTION 000010 - NOTES TO OFFERORS

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED THROUGH THE WEBSITE LISTED

BELOW. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION SENT VIA E-MAIL OR FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED. HAND CARRIED PROPOSAL SUBMISSION IS NOT AUTHORIZED.

DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all proposals shall be submitted electronically. All submissions shall be in Adobe PDF format. The Price Proposal and Technical Proposal shall be submitted as “separate” single files. Offerors may use compressions utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

Title the file(s) in the following format:

W912HN-14-R-0026_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME I

W912HN-14-R-0026_COMPANY NAME_VOLUME II

Submit the Price and Technical proposals electronically via the AMRDEC SAFE website at:

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE2/Welcome.aspx. At the AMRDEC SAFE website select the link: I do not have a CAC or this machine is not configured to read my CAC and I would like to access SAFE as a Guest User, to register, access the site and submit your proposal(s). [Note: It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the AMRDEC SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.]

When completing the information for transmittal at the AMRDEC SAFE website, you will be asked to enter e-mail addresses for the recipients. When your proposal is submitted via the AMRDEC SAFE website, the website will provide notification of the submittal to the recipients.

For this solicitation, the recipients will be the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Contract Specialist for this project is Mr. Addison Layfield Ms. Stephanie Rush, whose e-mail address is Addison.G.Layfield@usace.army.mil Stephanie.e.rush@usace.amy.mil. The Contracting Officer for this project is Mrs. Ellen Clark Mr. Bruce Helms, whose e-mail address is ellen.s.clark@usace.army.mil bruce.a.helms@usace.army.mil. These e-mail addresses are to be entered as the recipients.

In addition, after uploading your documents, you will be required to verify your email address before AMRDEC will send notification to the Government recipients. This is a very important step – even if you successfully upload your proposal to AMRDEC SAFE, notification will not be sent to the Government until you verify your email address, which may result in the rejection of your proposal for lateness. Follow the instructions on the AMRDEC website and confirmation emails you receive from AMRDEC.

Proposal Due Date and Time:

Request For Proposal No: W912HN-14-R-0026 Due Date of Proposal: December 02, 2014 May 11, 2015 Time by which Proposals are Due: 2:00 P.M. (E.T.) 10:00 A.M. (EDT) Title of Project: Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC)

Lakes and Dams, Georgia and South Carolina

The date and time of delivery will be established by the time of receipt of the e-mail notification to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer by the AMRDEC SAFE website, not by the date and time of uploading of the proposal into the AMRDEC SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous – in fact, it can take several hours in some cases. Please make allowances for delays in transmittal. If an electronic submission is uploaded minutes before the deadline but notification is not actually received in the recipients’ e-mail inboxes until after the deadline, the submission will be considered late.

The Government will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals on its behalf. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient of proposals. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the proposal to be received in accordance with the information provided.

QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS): Any contract award resulting from this solicitation will require the mandatory use of the automated Quality Control System. Please see Section 01 45 00.10 10 for additional information.

WAGE DETERMINATIONS: The appropriate wage determination will be incorporated on a task order by task order basis.

TECHNICAL MATTERS: Submit technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) at least 10 calendar days prior to the date established in the RFP for receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than 10 calendar days prior to receipt of proposals.

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in this Request for Proposal contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to award this Request for Proposal based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment or question will receive an acknowledgement via e-mail, followed by an answer after it has been processed by our technical team. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet. Approved answers to all timely questions will also be posted on the FedBizOps in the form of a report generated from ProjNet as soon as the comment/question entering period is over and answers are all finalized.

W912HN-14-R-0026

Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC), Lakes and Dams, Georgia and South Carolina Bidder Inquiry Key: 5IIG9F-HKNR2Z

Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, E-mail, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

Steps 1 through 3: same as above.

4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open asking for the answer to your Secret Question.

6. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed, you are logged into the system.

SCHEDULE A

SCHEDULE A NOTES TO OFFERORS

For Information Only

(This information is provide in advance to assist Offerors with pricing information for Phase II)

2. COEFFICIENT

2.1. The current year edition of the R.S. Means Construction Cost Data is hereby incorporated by reference and the current edition at the beginning of each calendar year will be incorporated into the contract for the duration of this contract including option periods. The Offeror shall use the Electronic Version of R. S. Means Building Professional’s Package which includes Building Construction Cost Data, Mechanical Cost Data, Plumbing Cost Data, Electric Cost Data and the Square Foot Cost. Offeror must purchase “Assemblies Cost Data” separately. For renovation projects, the offeror shall use the Repair and Remodeling Cost Data. The Offeror may use the quarterly pricing updates to the R.S. Means. Offeror shall use Means Cost Works Estimator to prepare and submit task order proposals. These items may be obtained from the R.S. Means Company at www.rsmeans.reedconstructiondata.com or 1-800-334-3509.

2.2. Area Coefficient: The Offeror’s coefficients shall be represented as a percentage “increase” or “decrease” to the R.S. Means, without home office & field office overhead and profit. The “Total Bare Costs” column in the R.S. Means will be used. The Offeror’s coefficient SHALL contain all allowable costs EXCEPT PROFIT, HOME AND FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD. Home Office Overhead will be set by this contract. Profit and field office overhead will be negotiated for each task order. Profit will be computed using the weighted guideline method specified in Specification Section 01 08 00.

2.3. Items Included in Area Coefficient:

2.3.1. There will be NO allowances for any additional costs beyond what the Area Coefficients covers; therefore the coefficients must be all inclusive of costs incurred.

2.3.1.1 The following items from R.S. Means will not be paid separately and shall be included in the Area Coefficient:

Cost Division 1 – General Requirements

• 01 11 31.20 - Construction Management Fees

• 01 21 16.50 - Contingencies

• 01 21 55.50 0010 thru 01 21 55.50 0010 1200 - Job Condition Allowances

• 01 21 57 – Overtime Allowances

• 01 21 61 – Cost Indexes

• 01 21 63 – Taxes (See paragraph 2.3.4 for exceptions)

• 01 31 13.30 - Insurance

• 01 31 13.50 – General Contractor’s Mark-up

• 01 31 13.90 – Performance Bond 01 41 26 – Permits 01 74 13.20 0050 (Daily clean-up)

• 01 74 13.20 0020 & 40 - After job completion Min & Max

01 54 39 70 0020 – Construction Equipment Small Tools Specification Section 01 50 00 – The Project Sign Only and The Safety Signs

Only Cost Adjustments:

o The cost adjustments factor can only be applied for vertical work that exceeds 15 feet.

o The cost adjustments for security can only be applied if the workers are required to be escorted while working in a secured compound.

2.3.2. Offeror WILL NOT be allowed to use the following items from the R.S. Means.

• 01 31 13.40 – Main Office Expense. This item should be taken into consideration when proposing the Home Office Overhead rate.

• 01 31 13.60 – Installing Contractor’s Main Office Overhead. Overhead will be negotiated and itemized for each individual task order.

• 01 31 13.80 – Overhead and Profit. Profit will be computed using the Weighted Guidelines.

2.3.3. The following line items will only apply after completion of a new facility or interior facility rehabilitation:

• 01 74 13.20 0100 – Final by GC at end of the job

2.3.4. Taxes are not allowed and must be considered in the coefficient.

2.4. Non-Priced Items. Items of work not covered in the R.S. Means, will be considered Non- Priced Items, if agreed upon by both the government and the contractor.

2.4.1. All proposed non-priced items shall be separately identified and priced. Proposed non- priced items must be documented by supporting information as specified below:

(a) A minimum of THREE (3) competitive contractor quotes (or) if requested and approved by the Contracting Officer,

(b) A complete breakout of material, labor, and other direct or indirect costs required to complete the specific item. Costs shall be segregated and proposed on a DA Form 5413-R, “Construction Cost Breakdown’, or other format approved by the contracting officer.

2.4.1.1. Offeror shall provide a written justification for price/subcontractor/vendor selected.

2.4.2. Non-priced items proposed by the offeror will be fully negotiated prior to award.

2.4.3. The Area Coefficient SHALL NOT be applied to non-priced items. However, the Home Office Overhead rate fixed in the contract will be used and will not change. Home Office Overhead rate and Non-Priced mark-ups fixed in the contract shall be used and will not change.

2.4.3.1. Offeror shall be prepared to allow for negotiating area coefficients for locations outside of SAD.

2.5. Work to be performed by the prime contractor and subcontractor(s) shall be priced using the “BARE COSTS TOTAL” column in R.S. Means. The appropriate area coefficient will then be applied to the total of these costs. Work performed by the Professional Consultant (designer (s)) shall be priced using the “TOTAL INCL O&P” column in R.S. Means. The appropriate area coefficient will then be applied to the total of these costs.

2.6. Union Rates will be used for pricing Labor. Offeror shall consider any Davis Bacon wage rate increases in their proposed area coefficient.

2.7. The Area Coefficient will apply for the two (2) year base period and three (3) option periods of the contract or up to the maximum capacity of $45,000,000.00.

3. TASK ORDER PROPOSALS.

BID SCHEDULE (Total with Mark-ups)

Summary Total With Mark-ups

CLIN 0001 Base: Aggregate Removal and Replacement $

Total Proposed Fee: $

Item Number Item Description TOTAL

1 Base Bid: Aggregate Removal and Replacement $

COST BREAKDOWN (GENERAL CONSTRUCTION)

Switchyard Aggregate Removal and Replacement, Richard B. Russell Power Plant, Georgia

W912HN-14-R-0026 - PROJECT NUMBER OPRBR-15-01

Prime Total Cost Direct Cost (DC) w/o Mark-ups $

Total Cost with Mark-ups (DC + HOOH + Profit) $

Home Office Overhead (Total DC + Non-Priced + FOOH) X % HOOH

Design Fee ______% Design

Total Direct Cost ((Prime Work + Sub Work) X Coefficient) ______% Coefficient

Profit ((DC + HOOH) X % Profit)

Total Non Priced Items (Provide Quotes)

Field Office Overhead (Provide Break Out on Separate Sheet)

Notes to the Contractor:

1) Contractor shall submit all supporting documents: cost works, non-priced, competitive bids, etc.)

2) * Items identified as Modernization are subject to a statutory limit of $750,000.00 $1,000,000.00.

3.1. The offeror shall prepare a detailed proposal by identifying tasks, refining quantities of both pre-priced and non-priced items, pricing non-priced items, developing performance times and preparing a completed proposal document for submission to the contracting officer. The offeror shall field verify all available as-builts as well as existing field conditions.

3.2. Where square foot costs are provided in the R.S. Means, those costs shall take precedence over cost for assembly cost and individual cost. Likewise, where assembly costs are provided in the R.S. Means, those costs shall take precedence over costs for individual items unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer.

3.3. Quantities used on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurements or design plan, as appropriate, without allowance for waste unless the R.S. Means authorizes under individual items. Waste of excessive material quantities is an incidental cost and is included in the coefficient.

3.4. Costs of expendable supplies, lubricants, wear and tear on tools, are included in the installation/construction cost in the R.S. Means cost of construction and will not be paid separately. Small tools will not be paid.

3.5. Equipment Rental may be considered only if the required item is not included in the crew descriptions for the R.S. Means line item that describe the work, unless approved by the contracting officer.

SITE VISIT

Site Visit will be held at the Richard B. Russell Power House on 1 May 2015 at 10:00am EDT.

Richard B. Russell Power House 4144 Russell Dam Drive Elberton, GA 30635

Site Visit POC:

Joel Breakstone

(706) 791-4234 joel.m.breakstone@usace.army.mil

Scope of Work

Task Order For Construction – Switchyard Aggregate Removal and Replacement (OPRBR-15-01), Richard B. Russell Power Plant, Georgia.

1. Description of Work: Furnish all labor, material, equipment, incidentals, supervision and transportation for work necessary to remove and replace switchyard aggregate.

All work shall be performed in accordance with the contract specifications, manufacturer’s recommendations, and state building codes. Reference Specification Section 01 08 00, Paragraph 19. Work performed under this task order shall comply with the latest edition of the publications dated at the time of the task order award. When a required publication is not referenced in the list found in paragraph 19 the contractor shall utilize one that has national applications. Where conflicts arise between publications, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

Base Bid: Aggregate Removal and Replacement

Funding:

A. Project is currently:

Funded Subject to availability of funds

B. Funding Type:

MILCON

Sustainment Restoration *Modernization

(* Statutory Limit is $1,000,000)

2. Performance Period:

Base Bid – Duration is 300 calendar days after the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). Offeror’s offer may be accepted by the Government within 60 calendar days after the offer is due.

3. Liquidated Damages: The contractor shall be assessed $1,236.31 per calendar day for failure to complete the prescribed work within the performance period stated.

4. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction In accordance with FAR Clause 52.222-23:

Goals for Participation for Each Trade Percentages

Females 6.9%

Minority 32.8%

5. Monthly Anticipated Adverse Weather Delay:

Workdays Based on 5-Day Work Week

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

10 9 7 4 4 6 8 6 4 3 6 9

6. Interface With Government Personnel: Access to and from the site shall be coordinated through the Fort Gordon Resident Office, Joel Breakstone, at Telephone Number (706) 791-4234/4740.

7. Designated Billing/Invoice Office:

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Gordon Resident Office Bldg 14600, 15th Street & Barnes Ave P.O. Box 7496 Fort Gordon, GA 30905

8. Contractor Requirements:

A. Project Involves Handling of Asbestos or Lead Base Paint: (Reference Specifications 01 08 00, 01 08 50, 01 35 13 and 01 35 29)

B. Occupancy During Construction: (Reference Specifications 01 08 00, 01 35

13, and 01 50 00)

C. Phasing of Work: (Reference Specifications 01 08 00, 01 32 01, 01 35 13 and 01 50 00)

D. CQC System Requirements: Reference Specifications 01 45 01 CQC Manager CQC Personnel

Civil Mechanical Electrical Structural Architectural Environmental Submittal Clerk Concrete, Pavements & Soils TAB Personnel (TAB) – Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Personnel Design Quality Control Manager

E. Quality Control System (QCS) Required: Reference Specification 01 45 01.10

F. Project Sign Required: Reference Specification 01 35 13; (Reference

Attachment 1 to Specification Section 0800 for sign layout.)

G. Digital Site Records: (Specification 01 08 00) Video Tape Digital Pictures

H. Submittals are required on the following materials: (Specification 01 33 00)

All Materials

I. After task order award:

Site Safety and Health Plan (Specification 01 35 29) Quality Control Program (Specification 01 45 01) Work Plan – (Specification 01 08 50). The design requirements are:

1. Complex Submittal – Contractor will submit Full Design (60%, 90%, 100%, and Corrected Final submittals); specifications, rendering, erosion control plan and permits.

2. Medium Submittal - Contractor will submit Full Design (90%, 100%, and Corrected Final submittals); abridge set of specifications with project data, erosion control plan and permits.

3. Light Submittal – Contractor will submit Full Design (100% and Corrected Final submittals); specifications on the drawings, erosion control plan and permits.

4. Distribution of Submittals:

Number Item ½ Size Drawings Full Size Drawings Specifications CDs

Construction Schedule (Specification 01 32 01.00 10)

Bar Chart

CPM

Weekly Progress Report (Specification 01 08 00 & 01 35 13) Telephone Conversation/Correspondence Records (Specification 01 08

50) Site/Project Specific Remediation Report (Specification 01 35 13) As-Built/In Progress Drawings (Specification 01 08 00, 01 08 50, 01 33 16, 01 70 00, 01 78 00)

J. After construction completion, prior to final payment:

System/Equipment Testing Operation and Maintenance Manuals/Training Videos (Specification 01 70

00) Training Equipment and Construction Warranties List of Standard Equipment and Service Organizations As-Built/Final Drawings

9. Government Furnished Items/Work: N/A

10. Applicable Specifications: Check the additional appropriate Spec Section and/or list as appropriate.

01 34 00 – Survey, Layout, and Other Data 01 35 13 – Special Contract Requirements 01 35 29 – Safety & Occupational Health Requirements 01 42 00 – Sources For Reference Publications 01-50-00 – Temporary Construction Facilities 01 57 20 – Environmental Protection 01 57 23.00 10 – Storm Water Pollution Prevention Measures 01 62 35 – Recycled/Recovered Materials 01 70 00 – Contract Closeout 01 74 19 – Construction & Demolition Waste Management 01 78 02 – Closeout Submittals 01 78 23 – Operation & Maintenance Data 32 11 23.01 26 - Crush Rock Surfacing

11. Scope of Work:

Furnish all labor, material, equipment, incidentals, supervision, and transportation for work necessary to remove existing sediment-infused aggregate to the switchyard, 214 feet x 316 feet, and oil storage yard, 50 feet x 50 feet, down to the substrate and replace with 12 inches thick of size #57 crushed granite stone. All removed aggregate material will need to be stockpiled at the Government designated location which is approximately one mile from the switchyard. Correct irregularities in substrate gradient and elevation by scarifying, reshaping, and re-compacting.

Spread new aggregate over prepared substrate level, compact to specified density, and contour surfaces to elevations and gradients as indicated. Work performed under this task order shall comply with the latest edition of the publications dated at the time of the task order award. When a required publication is not referenced in the list found in Specification Section 01 08 00, paragraph 19, the contractor shall utilize one that has national applications. Where conflicts arise between publications, the most stringent requirements shall apply.

12. Additional Enclosures

A. Drawings: Switchyard Grounding Plan (As-Builts)

B. Sketches: N/A.

C. Other:

1) Contractor Standard Operation

2) Richard B. Russell Power Plant Standard Operating Procedure Emergency Notification And Response (SOP 1130-2-2)

3) Operations And Regulatory Division Hazardous Energy Control Program For Hydropower Facilities (SADR PDO-6)

4) Antiterrorism/Operations Security Review Cover Sheet

13. Site Visit: Prior to the submission of any proposals, all offerors are required to visit the project site location to become familiar with the project requirements.

A proposal will not be rejected only because the offeror fails to visit the project site. Failure to visit the project site will not relieve the bidder from responsibility for performance of the work and compliance with the terms and conditions of any resultant contract. In no event will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the task order.

14. Excavation Permit: The contractor shall have a completed and approved Excavation Permit prior to any excavation, to include sign or fence-post holes.

The Contractor shall schedule an appointment to locate utility lines at least 24 hours prior to any excavation with the appropriate utility. Reference Specifications 01 35 13 & 01 50 00.

15. Disposal For Stock Pile: Material removed from switchyard will be stocked pile at a location designated by the Contracting Officer. Location shall be within one mile of the project location on Government property.

16. Borrow Permits: N/A.

17. Haul Routes: The Contractor is required to obtain approval from the Resident Office for the routes he intends to use for transportation of borrow materials, construction debris, or demolition materials unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Contracting Officer. The axle load of earth-hauling equipment operating on paved streets shall not exceed 12,000 pounds. Reference Specifications 01 35 13 & 01 50 00.

18. Utility Outages and Road Closures: Utility, road and railroad closures require a minimum 10 working days advance written notice and will be subject to Resident Office approval. In the case of a road closures, a sketch shall be provided showing the closure location and all necessary signs and barricades.

Necessary signage, barricades, flag persons, lights (including temporary traffic control lights), and markings for the safe movement of the public during construction shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, and shall be provided at no additional expense to the Government.

Reference Specifications 01 35 29, 01 50 00 & 01 35 13.

19. Availability and Use of Utility Services:

Utility services required on the job site for the accomplishment of the work:

There are no available power outlets available for the Contractor’s use during construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing required power with portable generators.

Will be furnished at no cost to the Contractor, in the form of limited 120V outlets available for the Contractor’s use during construction. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the use of existing outlets with the Powerhouse. The existence of an outlet in no way guarantees that it is currently in working order, this the Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the status of any outlet prior to scheduling work which would depend upon the outlet being in working order. In the absence of an available power outlet, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing required power with portable generators.

Will be furnished at an additional cost to the Contractor

However, the Government will make no connections or alterations to the existing utility systems for the Contractor. Utilities for offices and/or storage buildings or areas will be billed to the Contractor monthly and will not be furnished free of charge. The Contractor shall be responsible for installing meters or other connections at no cost to the Government. At the conclusion of the contract, the Contractor shall remove all temporary connections, distribution lines, meters and associated paraphernalia unless otherwise directed by the Resident Office. Prior to installing any utility connections at an office/storage site, the plan will be approved by the Resident Office. When utility meters are installed, the Contractor shall notify the Resident Office for the initial meter reading. Failure to obtain this initial reading will result in the Contractor being charged for the entire amount shown on the meter.

Reference Specification 01 50 00.

20. Contractor Storage and Trailers: A lay down area will be provided to the Contractor at a location on Government property approximately ½ mile from the work site. The Contractor shall place or paint a sign on all of his storage trailer(s) and building(s) used on this contract. At a minimum, the sign shall contain the name of the Contractor and a telephone number at which the contractor can be reached. The trailer(s) and building(s) shall be completed with gates and/or doors which can be locked. Only material for this project shall be stored in the trailer(s) or building(s). The Contractor shall remove the storage trailer(s) or building(s) within 30 days after completion of the contract and prior to submitting his final invoice. The area around the storage trailer(s) and building(s) shall be kept clean.

21. Safety: Safety will be in compliance with the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 (30 November 2014).

Use of appropriate safety equipment is mandatory and not limited to hard hats and steel-toed shoes. Contractor is responsible for daily clean up and complete restoration of the area once the contract is complete.

22. Hours Of Work: Work shall be accomplished between the hours of 0700 thru

1700 hours daily, Monday through Thursday on non-Government holidays.

Legal holidays falling on Saturday are observed on the proceeding Friday and those falling on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. Work schedule and facility security to be coordinated with the Resident Office for facility access and security maintenance during duration of work. Contractor shall not work outside of the stated hours of work, without first obtaining approval from the Resident Office.

23. Warranty: The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) year warranty on all materials and workmanship from the date of the Government’s acceptance of the work.

End Of Scope

TECHNICAL MATTERS: Submit technical inquiries and questions relating to this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org) at least 3 calendar days prior to the date established in the RFP for receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than 3 calendar days prior to receipt of proposals.

If an Offeror believes that the requirements in this Request for Proposal contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to award this Request for Proposal based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion.

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment or question will receive an acknowledgement via e-mail, followed by an answer after it has been processed by our technical team. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet. Approved answers to all timely questions will also be posted on the FedBizOps in the form of a report generated from ProjNet as soon as the comment/question entering period is over and answers are all finalized.

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Lakes and Dams SATOC Bidder Inquiry Key: W2N5NW-B3A95R

Specific Instructions for Initial ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you would like to use for communication.

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Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access: Steps 1 through 3: same as above.

4. E-mail. Enter the e-mail address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

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6. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed, you are logged into the system.

General Decision Number: GA150076 01/02/2015 GA76

Superseded General Decision Number: GA20140076

State: Georgia

Construction Type: Heavy Heavy Construction, Includes Water and Sewer Lines, and Heavy Construction on Treatment Plant Sites and Industrial Sites (Refineries, Power Plants, Chemical and Manufacturing Plants, Paper Mills, Etc.)

Counties: Chattooga, Elbert, Fannin, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Greene, Hart, Jackson, Lumpkin, Morgan, Polk, Stephens, Towns and White Counties in Georgia.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13658 establishes an hourly minimum wage of $10.10 for 2015 that applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the solicitation is issued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.10 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

CONTRACTOR SITE OPERATIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

This section covers the general requirements applicable to specific Contractor’s operations or equipment for work performed on site.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referenced to in the text by basic definition only.

CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS (CFR)

29 CFR 1910 (2002) Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1926 (2002) Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (FHWA)

FHWA (2001) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Submittals required by this section of the Technical Specifications shall be for Government approval (GA) or for information only (FIO).

SD-01 Data

Supervisors Qualifications; GA Qualifications and identification of Contractor’s work supervisor(s), a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the start of site work, paragraph SUPERVISOR(S), below.

Employee Identification Procedure; GA Procedure for identification and control of employees entering or leaving site, a minimum of 14 days prior to the start of site work.

List of Employees; FIO List of personnel working on the site, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the start of site work and updated weekly thereafter to reflect a current listing.

Working Hours; GA Working hours, shifts, and days of the week to be worked other than those of the Project, submit request a minimum of 7 calendar days in advance.

Site Work Schedule; GA Site work schedule featuring the major stages of the work, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the start of site work.

Control of Hazardous Energy; GA Clearance to take operating equipment out of service, a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to the outage date.

Temporary Electrical Power Lines; GA Any proposed site power lines and temporary electrical connections, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to installation.

Transportation of Heavy Equipment; GA A plan and method of transportation and operation of cranes and heavy equipment, a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to their transportation and site operation.

Indoor Storage Locations; GA Indoor storage locations for equipment and material, minimum of 14 calendar days, prior to area usage.

Off-site Disposal Area; GA Location of off-site disposal area and plan for disposal, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to the commencement of site work.

Access Equipment; GA Any scaffolding, ladder, stairway, or other access schemes proposed, a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to their installation and use.

SD-08 Statements

Record of Parts Removed from Site; FIO

Record of parts shipped from the project for repair, available for review at all times.

Request for Drawings and Data; FIO

Request for copies of data and drawings, a minimum of 7 days in advance.

Notification of Damaged Equipment; FIO Notice of finding damaged equipment or other abnormal conditions of equipment or parts, immediately after discovery.

1.4 SUPERVISOR(S)

At least one (1) full-time employee of the Contractor shall be available at the worksite anytime other Contractor or subcontractor personnel are working on the site to supervise and direct the work specified herein. Supervisor(s) shall be present at the site during erection and shall be responsible for providing complete and correct direction of all rehabilitation work, the initial starting, and all subsequent operation of the equipment until the field tests are completed. The supervisor(s) shall be responsible for following the Government's Safe Clearance Procedures as stated in paragraph SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES, below. The supervisor(s) shall initiate instructions for all actions necessary for the proper inspection, handling, assembly and testing of the equipment. The supervisor(s) shall keep a record of all measurements taken during rehabilitation and shall provide copies on request or on completion of installation of all equipment. The supervisor(s) shall keep all as-built drawings to current standards and provide copies upon completion of the work. The supervisor(s) shall be fluent in the spoken and written English language. The supervisor(s) shall have been engaged in similar work, as is specified herein, for a minimum of 3 years. Documentation of their experience shall be submitted.

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL PERSONNEL

1.5.1 General

All personnel employed by the Contractor shall be fully qualified in their respective fields to render the services necessary.

1.5.2 Identification of Contractor's Employees

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing employee identification and for requiring each employee to display such identification as may be approved and directed by the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise specified below. All Contractor personnel, prior to engaging in work on project premises, shall be issued an identification card by the Contractor. The I.D. cards shall include the following information:

Name of Contractor Name of Employee Social Security Number Birth date Height Weight Hair color Eye color Recent photo

All prescribed identifications shall be returned immediately to the Contractor upon release of any employee. The Contractor shall supply a complete listing of all personnel and their titles who will be working on the project. This listing shall be revised at a minimum of once weekly and revisions provided. When required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed by it or to be employed at the powerhouse.

1.6 WORK AREAS AND ACCESS

1.6.1 Access Roads

No new access roads are required for this work. Any damage to existing roadways and surrounding areas that are used for access purposes shall be repaired and the surface shall be restored to its "as found" condition.

1.6.2 Road Restrictions

The Contractor shall comply with any special requirements of the State, County, Local authorities and Corps of Engineers for use of existing roadways. These special requirements include, but are not limited to, traffic regulations and load limits. The Contractor is responsible for investigating and understanding these restrictions. No time extensions or cost claims will be allowed due to road restrictions. Any agreements negotiated with the State or County for road use will be furnished to the Government before use of roadways begin. Both lanes of roads shall not be blocked by the Contractor. If one lane is blocked the Contractor shall provide the necessary flaggers, based on the visibility, to control traffic.

1.6.3 Access by Government Personnel

Clear access shall be maintained for Government personnel and equipment through all work areas.

1.6.4 Contractor's Staging Area and Employee Access

The Contractor's staging area shall be restricted to the area designated by the Government and may be within a five mile radius. His job-site office may be in the staging area, as approved. The project areas off-limits to Contractor shall be all areas other than the work areas. Salespersons or personnel seeking employment will not be permitted inside the powerhouse. Signs may be erected outside the powerhouse containing instructions for personnel seeking the Contractor. The content and location of the signs must be approved. The Contractor shall provide his own office space and administrative facilities and all temporary storage buildings. All temporary Contractor site facilities shall be disposed of before final acceptance of all work.

1.6.5 Access to Work Areas

1.6.5.1 Powerhouse

Access to the powerhouse shall be obtained from the powerhouse control room operator. The operator can be accessed by pressing the “call operator” button on call box outside the main gate. The employees shall identify themselves by giving their names and identification numbers to the operator before entering the plant. At the option of the Government, a key card may be issued to the Superintendent so that he/she can allow the crew access. When the last employees leave the powerhouse for the day they shall notify the operator of their departure. At no time will any doors be blocked open upon entering or leaving the building. The powerhouse elevator shall not be used by contractor personnel.

1.7 VEHICLES

1.7.1 Use of Private Vehicles

Private vehicles of the Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall not park at the powerhouse parking lot. Parking of private vehicles shall be restricted to the areas designated and may be located up to 1 mile from the powerhouse. Contractor shall maintain his designated parking areas.

1.7.2 Identification of Vehicles

All Contractors’ vehicles shall display permanent identification of such size and color to allow Government personnel to identify the vehicle.

1.8 PROJECT SECURITY AND WORKING HOURS

1.8.1 General

During periods of heightened security, restricted access to the power plant area is imposed. Only government employees and approved contractors performing work at the power plant are permitted beyond the main gate on the entrance road. Positive identification is required for all personnel seeking entrance into the power plant.

Contractor deliveries must be coordinated with the government representative overseeing the contract and with power plant personnel prior to seeking admittance to the power plant area. Deliveries or attempted deliveries, without prior coordination and government approval, will be denied entry. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS! A procedure shall be prepared and submitted for approval for the identification and control of employees entering or leaving the project during the hours of closure. The security of the Contractor's property and items furnished under this contract are the Contractors responsibility, until accepted, whether stored inside or outside the powerhouse.

1.8.2 Working Hours

Arrangement and scheduling of working hours and crews shall be coordinated with the Government. The working hours of the project staff are 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Friday, with every other Friday off work. These are the allowable hours that the Contractor can work on site. Contractor personnel will not be allowed on site beyond these hours, unless written approval has been granted in advance. Working hours which extend past 4:00 p.m. weekdays, on those Fridays which are off-days, on weekends, and Federal holidays or which are proposed to be different from that suggested above shall be coordinated and approved by the Contracting Officer 7 days in advance.

1.8.3 Site Work Schedule

A site work schedule shall be prepared and submitted. The schedule shall include major and minor work elements and stages of the work. These documents shall be updated and submitted to reflect the actual work elements and progress and that anticipated in the future.

1.9 SAFE CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) procedures are implemented for all the maintenance and construction activities on Corps property. These procedures are in accordance with OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1910.147, 1910.333, 1910.269, 29 CFR 1926, and USACE EM 385-1-31, The Control of Hazardous Energy (safe clearance). Any work performed at the RB Russell project will be performed under safe clearance. The Contractor shall request clearance on a piece of equipment or system before any work may begin. The Corps will establish the limits of the clearance, tag and/or lock the equipment or systems. The Contractor will be required to institute their own safe clearance procedures in accordance with OSHA and USACE regulations, within the perimeter or the Corps clearance. The Contractor’s clearance shall be coordinated with the Corps operation of the plant. The clearances shall not be violated. Any violation of Hazardous Energy Control procedure (Safe Clearance Procedures) will be grounds for removal of the offender(s).

1.10 DRAWINGS AND MANUALS

Existing drawings and manuals of existing and Government Furnished equipment that may be of value for the work will be available for viewing by coordinating in advance with the COR. The drawings and manuals are furnished by the Government for information only and the Government does not guarantee the drawings or manuals will match actual field conditions. Reference drawing deviations shall not be the basis for a contract claim.

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SURFACING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.