W912HP-12-B-0002 - MCAS Beaufort - Final SPECS.pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS NO. W912HP-12-B-0002

US Army Corps Of Engineers Charleston District

Maintenance Dredging at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Fuel Pier, Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District 69A Hagood Avenue Charleston, South Carolina 29403-5107

Construction Solicitation and Specification

MAINTENANCE DREDGING AT MARINE CORPS AIR W912HP-12-B-0002

STATION (MCAS) FUEL PIER, BEAUFORT, BEAUFORT COUNTY, SC

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 GENERAL

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 29 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

01 45 02.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 45 04.00 10 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

DIVISION 35 – WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

31 23 00 EXCAVATION, GRADING, AND DIKE REPAIR

35 20 23 DREDGING

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.1.1 Conference

1.1.2 Submittals

1.1.3 Quality Control System (QCS) Data File

1.1.4 Letter of Record

1.2 PROGRESS CHARTS

1.2.1 Periodic Progress Charts

1.2.2 Submittal of Progress Chart (ENG Form 2454)

1.2.3 Preparation of Progress Chart

1.2.4 Modifications

1.3 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

1.4 CONSOLIDATED REPORT

1.5 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND DATA

1.5.1 General

1.5.2 Physical Conditions

1.5.3 Weather Conditions

1.5.4 Transportation Facilities

1.5.5 Tides

1.5.5.1 Additional Tidal Information

1.5.6 Channel Traffic

1.5.7 Obstruction of Channel

1.5.8 Condition of Site

1.5.9 Records

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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GENERAL

1.1 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.1.1 Conference

A Preconstruction Conference will be arranged by the Contracting Officer's Representative after award of contract and before commencement of work. The Contracting Officer's Representative will notify the Contractor of the time and date set for the meeting. At this conference, the Contractor shall be oriented with respect to Government procedures and line of authority, contractual, administrative, and construction matters. Additionally, a schedule of required submittals will be discussed.

1.1.2 Submittals

The Contractor shall bring to this conference the following items in completed form:

(a) Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Program (including Diving Plan if required) (Reference Section 01 35 29, Safety and Occupational Health Requirements)

(b) Emergency Response Procedures including employee certificates for current First Aid and CPR training

(c) Letter appointing Contractor Quality Control System Manager

(d) Quality Control Plan

(e) Environmental Protection Plan

(f) Hazard Analysis Plan

(g) List of Subcontractors including written statement that no first tier subs are presently debarred or suspended from Government work

1.1.3 Quality Control System (QCS) Data File

Prior to the Preconstruction Conference, the Contractor shall download the latest version of QCS (QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM) and provide the Government with the corresponding site ID. QCS can be downloaded at no cost at http://www.rmssupport.com/qcs/updates.aspx. A software manual can also be accessed at no cost at http://www.rmssupport.com/datafiles/RMS_QCS_Manuals/QCS_Manual_2_37.pdf.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify and provide the Government with their site ID. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s site ID, the Government shall send the initial contract data file to the QCS via the RMS Center SFTP Repository for electronic download. The Government shall be responsible for furnishing the Contractor with the contract ID. The Contractor shall access the initial contract data file from the RMS Center SFTP Repository. The day of the Preconstruction Conference, the Contractor shall have exported to the Government using the RMS Center SFTP Repository. This exported file shall be in accordance with the Section 01 45 02.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS) and shall include the current information on the following:

(a) Prime Contractor Data

(b) Subcontractor Data

(c) Insurance Data

(d) Equipment Data

(e) Submittal Register http://www.rmssupport.com/qcs/updates.aspx� http://www.rmssupport.com/datafiles/RMS_QCS_Manuals/QCS_Manual_2_37.pdf�

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(f) Correspondence

(g) Features of Work

(h) Activity Schedule

(i) Pay Activity Data

1.1.4 Letter of Record

A Letter of Record will be written documenting all items discussed at the conference and a copy will be furnished by the Contracting Officer's Representative to all in attendance.

1.2 PROGRESS CHARTS

1.2.1 Periodic Progress Charts

In consonance with the Contract Clause, SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS, the Contractor shall be guided by the following requirements and procedures as pertain to submission of an initial and subsequent periodic construction progress charts. These charts as approved and updated shall provide the basis for determination of the amounts of partial payments.

1.2.2 Submittal of Progress Chart

The Contractor shall submit three copies of the initial Progress Chart after the receipt of the Notice to Proceed and prior to the commencement of work. Progress Charts shall be established and maintained within the Quality Control System (QCS) in accordance with paragraph 1.6.5 of Section 01 45 02.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS). Additionally, a blank ENG Form 2454 (See ATTACHMENTS) will be furnished to the Contractor for his optional use. Three copies of monthly updated progress schedules are to be furnished by the Contractor and submitted with all progress payments. All copies of the chart shall be full-size and legible.

1.2.3 Preparation of Progress Chart

The Contractor shall indicate on the progress chart the bid items contained in the contract, showing the amount of the item and its relative weighted percentage of the total contract. The Contractor may separate features of work under each item to show salient work elements such as procurement of materials, plant, and equipment, and supplemental work elements such as excavation, reinforcing steel, backfill, etc.

These salient features shall total to the cost and weighted percentages shown for the major bid item. When quantity variations impact the weighted percentage of a separate item by five percent or more, the Contractor shall revise the contract progress charts to accurately reflect the impact of such variations.

1.2.4 Modifications

Modifications to the contract which are minor in nature shall be listed and scheduled separately in order of their issuance and as reported on the associated request for partial payment. Completion of work on minor modifications shall be noted as work progresses. When major modifications are issued in which one or more of the bid items are significantly changed monetarily or in time of completion, the progress schedule should be revised to incorporate such changes showing revised item completion dates and overall new completion date, as applicable.

1.3 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

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Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements shall be executed in one (1) copy unless otherwise specified. Each certificate shall be signed by an official authorized to certify in behalf of the manufacturing company and shall contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply. Copies of laboratory test reports submitted with certificates shall contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the tests to which the report applies. Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet the specific requirements.

1.4 CONSOLIDATED REPORT

The Contractor shall submit a consolidated report within 30 days after completion of all work associated with this contract and shall include, as a minimum, the information listed on the form, CONSOLIDATED REPORT provided in the ATTACHMENTS. Final payment to the Contractor will not be made until this report has been received by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND DATA

1.5.1 General

Data and information furnished or referred to below are for the

Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1.5.2 Physical Conditions

The physical conditions indicated on the drawings and in the specifications are the results of site investigations by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District. It highly recommended that bidders conduct their own investigations and decide for themselves the character of the materials and difficulties of performing the work.

1.5.3 Weather Conditions

The areas in which work is to be done under these specifications are workable during the entire year; however, tropical storms may require that operations be suspended temporarily. The season for tropical storms is during the period June - November; during such disturbances precaution should be taken to secure all plant and equipment.

1.5.4 Transportation Facilities

The site is accessible via the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) and via US Hwy 21.

1.5.5 Tides

Location Mean Range (ft) Spring Range (ft) Brickyard Creek MCAS Fuel Pier 7.6 8.8

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1.5.5.1 Additional Tidal Information

Tidal benchmark information may be obtained from U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service at the NOS website, www.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov.

1.5.6 Channel Traffic

Traffic on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), which is adjacent to the MCAS Fuel Pier Berth, consists chiefly of freight boats, tugs, towing barges, oyster barges, launches, pleasure craft and fishing vessels, all having drafts of 11 feet and under. Since the dredging prism is adjacent to but outside the AIWW Federal Channel it should not be necessary to suspend dredging operations for the passage of vessels.

1.5.7 Obstruction of Channel

The Government will not undertake to keep the channel free from vessels or other obstructions, except to the extent of such regulations, if any, as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Army, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7 of the Rivers and Harbors Act approved 8 August 1917. The Contractor will be required to conduct the work in such a manner as to obstruct navigation as little as possible, and in case the Contractor's plant so obstructs the channel as to make it difficult or endanger the passage of vessels, said plant shall be promptly moved on the approach of any vessel to such an extent as may be necessary to afford a practicable passage. Upon completion of the work the Contractor shall promptly remove his plant, including ranges, buoys, piles and other markers placed by him under the contract in navigation waters or on the shore.

1.5.8 Location and Access

Fuel Pier Disposal Area, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort is located on Brickyard Creek, just north of Beaufort, South Carolina, and is accessible via the MCAS gate off of US Highway 21. The Contractor shall obtain any and all rights-of-entry, security badges, vehicle decals, etc. which may be required by the Security Office at MCAS. Point of contact for passes and tags is Larry Hofmann 843-228-7131. The Contractor shall submit Form 5510.12A INDUSTRIAL SECURITY VETTING PROCEDURES and Form NEW CONTRACTOR DOCS (AUGUST 2011) to the MCAS personnel in order to gain access to the site. Blank forms are provided in the ATTACHMENTS.

The Contractor shall be held responsible for liabilities of any nature or kind arising from any trespassing or damage occasioned by his operation.

1.5.9 Condition of Site

It is highly recommended that prospective bidders examine the areas of work, prior to submission of bids, in order to determine for themselves the accessibility for transportation of personnel, supplies and equipment and also to familiarize themselves as to the nature and general arrangement of work areas.

1.5.10 Records

Maps indicating previously dredged depths and recent dredging records are available for review at the Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, Navigation Section, 69A Hagood Avenue, Charleston, South Carolina.

http://www.co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/�

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Bidders can schedule appointments to view these records with Mr. Mark Taylor, phone (843) 329-8146. Copies of historical files other than those which Mr. Taylor has assembled may be requested under the Freedom of Information Act, attention Office of Counsel. These records will be released to the Contractor within twenty working days after the receipt of a proper Freedom of Information Act request.

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUBMITTAL IDENTIFICATION

1.2 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.2.1 Government Approved

1.2.2 Information Only

1.3 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.4 DISAPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.5 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER (ENG FORM 4288)

3.3 SCHEDULING

3.4 TRANSMITTAL FORM (ENG FORM 4025)

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

3.5.1 Procedures

3.5.2 Deviations

3.6 CONTROL OF SUBMITTALS

3.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVED SUBMITTALS

3.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

3.9 STAMPS

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUBMITTAL IDENTIFICATION

Submittals required are identified by SD numbers as follows:

a) b)

SD-01 Data

c) SD-04 Drawings

d) SD-06 Instructions

e) SD-07 Schedules

f) SD-08 Statements

g) SD-09 Reports

h) SD-13 Certificates

i) SD-14 Samples

j) SD-18 Records

SD-19 Operation and Maintenance Manuals

1.2 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

Submittals are classified as follows:

1.2.1 Government Approved

Governmental approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer. Within the terms of the Contract Clause entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," they are considered “shop drawings."

1.2.2 Information Only

All submittals not requiring Government approval will be for information only. They are not considered ”shop drawings" within the terms of the Contract Clause referred to above.

1.3 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contracting Officer's approval of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error that may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for dimensions, the design of adequate connections and details, and the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

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1.4 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and promptly furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies specified for the initial submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause "Changes" shall be given promptly to the Contracting Officer.

1.5 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

Payment for materials incorporated in the work will not be made if required approvals have not been obtained.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall make submittals as required by the specifications.

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and each item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the CQC System Manager indicating action taken.

Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified. Submittals shall include items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts; diagrams; test reports;

samples; certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material covered thereby.

Samples remaining upon completion of the work shall be picked up and disposed of in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations. The Contractor Control System (QCS) module shall be used to track all submittals. The Contractor shall review the submittal register in the QCS module and make additions as necessary. ENG Form 4288 can be viewed and printed from the QCS module.

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER (ENG FORM 4288)

At the end of this section is one set of ENG Form 4288 listing items and materials for which submittals are required by the specifications;

this list may not be all-inclusive and additional submittals may be required.

3.3 SCHEDULING

Submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated shall be scheduled to be coordinated and submitted concurrently. Certifications to be submitted with the pertinent

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drawings shall be so scheduled. Adequate time (a minimum of 14 calendar days exclusive of mailing time, except as otherwise specified) shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals.

3.4 TRANSMITTAL FORM (ENG FORM 4025)

The sample transmittal form (ENG Form 4025) attached to this section shall be used for submitting both Government approved and information only submittals in accordance with the instructions on the reverse side of the form. This form will be furnished to the Contractor in the QCS module. This form shall be properly completed by filling out all the heading blank spaces and identifying each item submitted. Special care shall be exercised to ensure proper listing of the specification paragraph and/or sheet number of the contract drawings pertinent to the data submitted for each item. On the FORM 4025, approval is indicated with an “A”, approved with comments is indicated as a “B”, disapproval is indicated with an “E”, and receipt acknowledged is indicated as an “F”.

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

Submittals shall be made as follows:

3.5.1 Procedures

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer 3 copies of all shop drawings and information submittals, unless otherwise specified in the specifications. These data shall be submitted sufficiently in advance of the particular work for which they are a part, to allow time for review prior to incorporation into the work, but shall be submitted not later than 30 calendar days after receipt of notice to proceed, unless otherwise specified or notified by the Contracting Officer. The drawings, plans, and data shall be complete and shall contain all required detailed information. The Contractor shall identify each separate sheet of drawings and data and each item of descriptive literature with the contract number and their respective transmittal numbers. Included on the drawings and data sheets shall be an identification of materials (by specification number or otherwise) to be used for the items shown thereon.

3.5.2 Deviations

For submittals that include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor, the column "variation" of ENG Form 4025 shall be checked.

The Contractor shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

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3.6 CONTROL OF SUBMITTALS

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

3.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVED SUBMITTALS

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, the submittals will be identified as having received approval by being so stamped and dated. Two copies of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and 1 copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

3.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

Normally submittals for information only will not be returned. Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the plans and specifications; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated into the work; and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

3.9 STAMPS

Stamps used by the Contractor on the submittal data to certify that the submittal meets contract requirements shall be similar to the following:

CONTRACTOR

(Firm Name)

_____ Approved

_____ Approved with corrections as noted on submittal data and/or attached sheets(s).

SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________

TITLE: ______________________________________________________________

DATE: _______________________________________________________________

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SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

1.1 PAYMENT

1.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.2.1 Revisions to Safety Manual, EN 385-1-1

1.3 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

1.3.1 Accident Prevention Plan

1.3.2 Certificate of Compliance for Contractor Program and Dredge(s)

1.4 SAFETY PROGRAM CONFERENCE

1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

1.6 SAFETY MEETINGS

1.7 SAFETY PROGRAM STAFF REQUIREMENTS

1.7.1 Primary and Alternate Site Safety and Health Officer

1.7.1.1 Training Requirements

1.7.1.2 Responsibilities

1.8 SAFETY PROGRAM FOR FLOATING PLANT

1.8.1 Certification of Floating Plant

1.8.1.1 Seagoing Barge Act-- Special Standard of Responsibility (JUN

1979 (OCE)

1.8.1.2 Certification by National Association of Marine Surveyors

(NAMS) or the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)

1.8.2 Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

1.8.3 Safety Drills

1.8.4 Smoke Alarms

1.8.5 CO Monitors

1.8.6 Fire Extinguisher - Mobile Construction Equipment

1.8.7 Electrical Installations

1.8.8 Safe Clearance Procedures

1.8.9 Work in Confined Spaces

1.8.10 Hazard Communication Program and Material Safety Data Sheets

1.8.11 Hazardous Weather Plan

1.9 SAFETY INSPECTION

1.9.1 Contractor Safety Inspection

1.10 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

1.10.1 Emergency Response Procedures

1.10.2 Communications

1.10.3 Telephone Numbers, Call Signs and Instructions

1.10.4 First Aid and CPR Requirements

1.10.5 Submittal

1.10.6 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment Checklist

1.10.7 Welding Equipment

1.10.8 Anchor Points

1.10.9 Exceptions

1.11 NOTICE TO MARINERS

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SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective Safety Program, and all associated costs therewith shall be included in the applicable unit prices or lump sum prices contained in the Bidding Schedule.

1.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with the Contract Clause, ACCIDENT PREVENTION, the

Contractor will insure that all pertinent provisions of the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, dated 15 September 2008, (copies available upon request), the latest Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, and applicable Coast Guard safety regulations, as well as requirements listed in these specifications are complied with by all personnel within the area of operations. Work performed under this contract shall comply with applicable Federal, state, and local safety and occupational health laws and regulations.

The contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements listed herein and in the EM 385-1-1 (Sep. 2008).

1.2.1 Revisions to Safety Manual, EM 385-1-1

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation. EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/soh/hqusace_soh.htm.

1.3 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

1.3.1 Accident Prevention Plan

After award and no later than the pre-construction conference, the Contractor shall submit, in writing, his proposal for Accident Prevention, using the format "Minimum Basic Outline For Accident Prevention Program" found in the ATTACHMENTS and Appendix A of the Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1.

1.3.2 Certificate of Compliance for the Contractor Program and the Dredge(s)

The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of EM 385-1-1. If the Contractor is a currently accepted participant in the Dredging Contractors of America (DCA)/United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dredging Safety Management Program (DSMP), as determined by the DCA/USACE Joint Committee, and holds a current valid Certificate of Compliance for both the Contractor Program and the Dredge(s) to be used to perform the work required under this contract, the Contractor may, in lieu of the submission of an Accident Prevention Plan (APP),

(1) make available for review, upon request, the Contractor’s current

Safety Management System (SMS) documentation,

(2) submit to the Contracting Officer the current valid Company

Certificate of Compliance for its SMS,

(3) submit the current dredge(s) Certificate of Compliance based on third party audit, and http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/soh/hqusace_soh.htm�

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(4) submit for review and acceptance, site-specific addenda to the SMS as specified in the solicitations

1.4 SAFETY PROGRAM CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall meet in conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer and MCAS personnel to discuss and develop mutual understanding relative to administration of overall safety program and Accident Prevention Plan.

The point of contact for all MCAS safety requirements including fire safety requirements shall be

Mr. Larry Hofmann Jr., PE, LEED AP

Mechanical Engineer Public Works Engineering Building 616 MCAS Beaufort, S.C. 29904 (843)-228-7131

DSN 335-7131

1.5 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS

Prior to the commencement of each major phase of construction, the

Contractor will have available for review a detailed written analysis of the activity hazards for the subject phase of construction under this contract. An example is mobilization, piping, hazards to navigation, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, diving, personal protective equipment, etc. This analysis will be prepared using the form "Activity Hazard Analysis" shown in the ATTACHMENTS. The final form shall reflect the mutual understanding between the Contractor and Government representative of the potential hazards involved and the controls to be employed. The Activity Hazard Analysis shall be reviewed with all supervisors and employees prior to performing the work and this review recorded in the QC report (at the preparatory meeting). This analysis shall address the principal steps of each work activity, an analysis of each step for its potential hazards, and a detailed list of each specific control for the potential hazard, and the identification and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The analysis shall be submitted attached to the Contractor's "Construction Quality Control Report".

1.6 SAFETY MEETINGS

Regularly scheduled safety meetings shall be held once a month for supervisors and at least one safety meeting shall be conducted weekly by supervisors for all employees. An outline report, "Report of Weekly Safety Meeting" (SAC Form 253), is shown in ATTACHMENTS, and shall be completed and submitted to the designated authority, weekly.

1.7 SAFETY PROGRAM STAFF REQUIREMENTS

Safety is the responsibility of each and every Contractor employee associated with this contract. The Contractor Quality Control System Manager (CQCSM) will be responsible for insuring that the Safety Program is being administered in strict compliance with the contract requirements.

1.7.1 Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO)

Staffing for USACE Dredging Contracts will adhere to the following:

(a) Dredging contracts may include several project sites; this contract will require a minimum of one full time SSHO assigned per

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project site. SSHO may be collateral duty in specific conditions listed below.

(b) Example of one dredging project site is reflected in each of the following:

1) mechanical dredge, tug(s) and scow(s), scow route, and material placement site; or

2) hydraulic pipeline dredge, attendant plant, and material placement site; or,

3) hopper dredge (include land-based material placement site – if applicable.)

(c) Individual dredging project sites with work force less than 8 employees, the SSHO may be a collateral duty, with the same responsibilities of a full time SSHO.

(d) Hopper dredges with USCG - Documented crews may designate an officer as a collateral-duty SSHO instead of having a full-time SSHO if the officer meets the SSHO training and experience requirements.

1.7.2 Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO)

(a) In addition to requirements stated elsewhere in this specification, the SSHO shall be present at the project site, located so they have full mobility and reasonable access to all major work operations, for at least one shift in each 24 hour period when work is being done. The SSHO, or Alternate SSHO, shall be available during all shifts for immediate verbal consultation and notification, either by phone or radio. The SSHO shall be a full-time, dedicated position, except as noted above. The SSHO shall report to a senior project (or corporate) officials.

(b) The SSHO shall inspect all work areas and operations during initial set-up and at least monthly observe and provide personal oversight on each shift during dredging operations for projects with many work sites, more often for those with less work sites.

(c) For projects with multiple shifts or when SSHO is temporarily off-site, an Alternate SSHO will be assigned to insure SSHO coverage for the project at all times work activities are conducted. The Alternate SSHO must meet the same requirements and assume the responsibilities of the project SSHO. The Alternate SSHO position may be a collateral duty.

(d) If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, a qualified replacement SSHO shall be provided and shall fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary/ initial SSHO.

1.7.3 Designated Representative (DR) Requirements for Dredging

(a) Designated Representatives (DR) are collateral duty safety personnel, with safety duties in addition to their full-time occupation, and support and supplement the SSHO efforts in managing, implementing and enforcing the Contractor’s Safety and Health Program. DRs shall be individual(s) with work oversight responsibilities, such as masters, mates, fill foremen, and superintendants. DRs should not be positions requiring continuous mechanical or equipment operations, such as equipment operators.

(b) A DR shall be appointed for all remote work locations more than 45 minutes’ travel time from the SSHO’s duty location, typically including dredged material placement sites, towing and scow operations, and other operations.

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(c) The DRs will perform safety program tasks as designated by the SSHO and report safety findings to the SSHO/Alternate SSHO. The SSHO shall document results of safety findings and provide information for inclusion in the CQC reports to the Government Representative.

1.7.4 Training Requirements

(a) The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and Designated Representatives for dredging contracts shall take either the OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Course or an equivalent 30 hours of formal safety and health training covering the subjects of the OSHA 30-hour Course (see EM 385-1- 1 Appendix A, para. 4.b) applicable to dredging work and given by qualified instructors, within the last 5 years.

(b) The SSHOs shall also have taken 24 hours of formal classroom or online safety and health related coursework in the past four (4) years.

Hours spent as an instructor in such courses will be considered the same as attending them, but each course only gets credit once (ie.

Instructing a 1-hour asbestos awareness course 5 times in the past 4 years provides one hour credit for training).

(c) The SSHO, Alternate SSHO, and Designated Representatives shall have a minimum of three years’ continuous experience within the past 5 years in supervising/ managing dredging, marine or land-based construction, work managing safety programs or processes, or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls in activities or environments with similar hazards. This is in lieu of the construction experience required by paragraph 01.A.17.b, EM 385-1-1.

1.7.1.2 Responsibilities

The SSHO shall perform the following duties:

(a) Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Safety inspection logs shall be attached to the Contractors’ Daily Quality Control Report.

(b) Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports.

Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.

(c) Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

(d) Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

(e) Implement and enforce accepted APPS and AHAs.

(f) Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. A list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies shall be posted on the safety bulletin board.

(g) Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

(h) In accordance with the provisions of EM 385-1-1, Section 01 Program Management, Paragraph 01.D Accident Reporting and Recording, sub-paragraphs 01.D.05, you (the Prime Contractor) shall provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the work (this includes exposure and accident experience of the Prime Contractor and its Sub-Contractor(s)). At a minimum, these records shall include exposure work hours and a record of occupational injuries and illnesses that include the data elements listed below. Definitional criteria for each data element are found in 29 CFR Part 1904. Most of this information can be obtained from the Contractor’s OSHA 300 log. If the Contractor injuries/illnesses and/or work hour exposure changes after the record is submitted to USACE, Contractor shall provide a revised report to the GDA

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(Government Designated Authority). In addition, the Contractor must complete the USACE ENG Form 3394, Report of Accident Investigation for all recordable accidents. Definitions for recordable accidents are the same as found in 29 CFR Part 1904 and provided below. This monthly report shall be submitted to the GDA within the time limit and in a manner (electronic, hardcopy) established by the GDA.

Unless otherwise specified by the GDA, this form shall be submitted by close of business on the 10Th day of the following month. Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent and/or SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

Failure to perform the above duties will result in dismissal of the superintendent and/or SSHO, and a project work stoppage. The project work stoppage will remain in effect pending approval of a suitable replacement.

1.8 SAFETY PROGRAM FOR FLOATING PLANT

1.8.1 Certification of Floating Plant

1.8.1.1 Seagoing Barge Act--Special Standard of Responsibility (JUN 1979

OCE)

The Seagoing Barge Act (46 USC 2101 et seq.) applies to this project. In the event the low bidder contemplates using plant that requires U.S.

Coast Guard certification to comply with this act, the low bidder shall, within 10 calendar days after bid opening, submit a copy of said certificate to the Contracting Officer. Failure to produce the certificate within the required time shall be cause for determining the bidder non-responsive.

1.8.1.2 Certification by National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or the Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)

All dredges and quarter boats not subject of USCG inspection and certification or not having a current American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) classification shall be inspected in the working mode annually by a marine surveyor accredited by the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) or Society of Accredited Marine Surveyors (SAMS)and having at least five years experience in commercial marine plant and equipment. All other plant shall be inspected annually by a qualified person. The inspection shall be documented, and a copy of the most recent inspection report shall be posted in a public area on board the vessel and a copy shall be furnished at the pre-construction conference.

The inspection shall be appropriate for the intended use of the plant and shall, as a minimum, evaluate structural integrity, seaworthiness, and compliance with NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.

1.8.2 Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

Type III, Type V, or better U.S. Coast Guard approved international orange floatation device (PFD) shall be provided by the employer and properly worn by all persons in a work or non-work status while exposed to a drowning hazard and in the following circumstances:

(a) At all times on dredges, boosters, and other attendant floating plant except in the following areas: Engine rooms, pump rooms, sleeping quarters, galley, rest rooms and showers. Also, when coming on duty or leaving the job PFD's will be properly donned prior to boarding any floating plant that will transport the employee to or from the dredge, other floating plant or his duty station.

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(b) Other areas may be excluded from these requirements, but only after the Contractor has received permission from the Contracting Officer or the Resident Engineer.

(c) Instructions stating these requirements will be posted on board the vessel, along with a clear definition of what actions will be taken when employees violate these requirements.

(d) These requirements will be communicated to every employee on each shift in the Preparatory Meeting and Weekly Tool Box Safety Meeting and a copy of the notes from these meetings will be signed and dated by all in attendance and a copy furnished to the Government.

(e) Before and after each use, the PFD shall be inspected for defects or unauthorized alterations, which would alter its strength or buoyancy. Defective devices with less than 13 pounds buoyancy shall be immediately removed from service.

(f) All PFD's shall be equipped with retro-reflective tape as specified in 29 CFR 25.25-15.

(g) These requirements are not intended to negate any other COE, Coast Guard or OSHA PFD requirements that apply to Contractor activities while under contract in the Charleston District. Where more stringent requirements are set forth, they will be applied by the Contractor unless a written waiver has been issued.

(h) Personal Flotation Devices will be marked with a symbol or sign that during daylight hours and hours of darkness clearly identifies the wearer as a non-swimmer. All employees who cannot swim will be instructed to take extra precautions when working over or near water, and all supervisors and employees who can swim should be advised to pay special attention to non-swimmers when a drowning hazard is present.

(i) The employer is responsible for insuring that this specification is implemented and all levels of management should insure through a series of normal inspections that the requirement is being adhered to.

1.8.3 Safety Drills

On all floating plant which has a regular crew or on which people are quartered, the following drills shall be held at least monthly. Where persons are quartered overnight, every fourth drill shall be at night.

(a) Boat or abandon ship drills

(b) Fire Drills

(c) Person overboard or rescue drills

(d) The first set of drills shall be conducted within 24 hours of the vessel’s occupancy or commencement of work. Drills shall include, where appropriate, how to handle a pump shell or pipe rupture or failure within the hull (proper shutdown procedures, system containment, etc.), and how to handle leaks or failures of the hull or portions of it (what compartments to secure, how to handle power losses, pulling spuds to move to shallow water, etc.)

(e) A record of all drills and emergency system checks, including any deficiencies noted in equipment and corrective action taken, shall be made in the station log.

1.8.4 Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms are required for all floating plant barracks utilizing the same electrical system as that of the electrical alarms. Although battery operated smoke alarms are allowed, the Contractor is required to have a written plan or schedule indicating the date he intends on performing an electrical upgrade to accommodate for hard wired smoke alarms.

1.8.5 CO Monitors

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For floating plant with internal combustion engines, marine quality listed CO monitors shall be installed and maintained in all enclosed occupied spaces (crew quarters, pilot houses, etc.).

1.8.6 Fire Extinguisher - Mobile Construction Equipment

In compliance with EM 385-1-1, paragraph 16.A.34, it is specifically required to provide a fire extinguisher with a minimum extinguisher rating of 20-B:C, which is equivalent to a 10-15 pound dry chemical extinguisher, compatible to the hazard involved--combustible, flammable liquids and materials used in areas remote to other fire extinguisher equipment.

1.8.7 Electrical Installations

All electrical installations shall comply with the National Electric

Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), or United States Coast Guard Regulation.

1.8.8 Safe Clearance Procedures

Safe clearance procedures shall be included and discussed in detail in the Accident Prevention Plan or Activity Hazard Analysis. This discussion will include a description of personnel responsibilities and a tracking system for the clearance procedure as well as a listing of signs, tags, lockouts, or other devices to be used. A safe clearance procedure shall be required on all systems and equipment if unauthorized removal or return to service could result in injury, damage, loss of content, loss of protection, or loss of operating capacity.

1.8.9 Work in Confined Spaces

Work in confined spaces shall be in accordance with the US Army Corps of

Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1, Section 6 (paragraph 06.I), applicable OSHA regulations and other applicable safety and health standards.

1.8.10 Hazard Communication Program and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

The Contractor agrees to maintain on board the dredge a copy of his

Hazard Communication Program Document and the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). The MSDS for all hazardous chemicals/materials will be made readily available to employees who are routinely exposed to hazardous material.

1.8.11 Severe Weather Plan

Where floating plant may be endangered by hurricanes, storms or floods, plans shall be made for removing or securing plant and evacuation of personnel in emergencies. This plan shall be in accordance with Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1) and shall be submitted with the Accident Prevention Plan for review.

1.9 SAFETY INSPECTION

1.9.1 Contractor Safety Inspection

Prior to the commencement of work, the Contractor will conduct an independent safety inspection of his entire operation. This inspection will be conducted to insure and demonstrate that:

(a) He is providing his employees a place of employment, which is free from recognized hazards.

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(b) His employees will not be required to work in surrounding or under conditions, which are unsafe, or dangerous to their life or health.

(c) He is committed to accident prevention by initiating and maintaining a safety and health program which will comply with US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Coast Guard requirements, OSHA Standards, and any other safety requirements the Contracting Officer may deem necessary through the life of this contract.

(d) He has identified and abated all known hazards.

(e) He is required to establish a deficiency tracking system which meets the requirements of paragraph 01.A.12(d) in EM 385-1-1.

1.10 EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROCEDURES

1.10.1 Emergency Response Procedures

The Contractor will be responsible for developing and testing his written Emergency Response Procedures to insure total rapid response for rescue and evacuation of injured employees.

1.10.2 Communications

Radio or cellular phone communications shall be established, readily available to the employees and tested to insure rapid response by properly equipped emergency vehicle, helicopter or mobile first aid unit.

1.10.3 Telephone Numbers, Call Signs and Instructions

Emergency telephone number or radio call signs and reporting instructions for ambulance, helicopter, physician, hospital, fire department, police, etc. shall be posted in all vehicles and equipment operating at the jobsite.

1.10.4 First Aid and CPR Requirements

At least two employees on each shift and each separate work area shall be certified to administer First Aid and CPR.

1.10.5 Submittal

The Contractor's written Emergency Response Procedures including employee current First Aid and CPR Certification shall be submitted attached to the Accident Prevention Plan. Work will not proceed until the plan has been reviewed and accepted by the Government and Contractor's emergency procedures are tested to insure rapid response in the field.

1.10.6 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment Checklist

In accordance with 16.A.01, EM 385-1-1, all machinery and mechanized equipment will be inspected and tested in accordance with manufacture’s recommendation and requirements of this manual as it arrives on the job.

Testing and inspecting shall be certified in writing by a competent person(s) to meet the manufactures recommendations and requirements of this manual using the format shown on SAD Form 1666-R, "Safety Inspection Checklist for Mobile Construction Equipment" found in the ATTACHMENTS. The Safety Inspection Checklist for Mobile Equipment is a simplification tool and is not intended to replace manufactures recommendations or the requirements of EM 385-1-1. All safety deficiencies will be corrected prior to placing the equipment in service. The Contractor shall provide the GDA with ample notification in advance of the equipment entering the work site so that he/she may observe the Contractor’s inspection process and so that spot checks may

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be conducted. All Machinery and Mechanized Equipment must meet the updated requirements of EM 355-1-1 Section 16 (Change 2 and 3), addressing the use of quick connect/disconnect systems and use of hydraulic excavating equipment that are used to transport

1.10.7 Welding Equipment

All oxyacetylene or other fuel gas-oxygen welding and cutting systems using cylinder-regulator-hose-torch shall be equipped with both a reverse-flow check valve and a flash arrestor, in each hose, at the torch handle or at the regulator.

1.10.8 Anchor Points

All anchor points shall be clearly identified and shall be inspected prior to applying a load or putting cables under tension. Anchor points not structurally sound shall be cut out, removed, and/or welded over to preclude usage. Visual checks and ″all clear″ warnings shall be made prior to tensioning cables.

1.10.9 Exceptions

Some of the technical requirements of the COE Safety and Occupational Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, may not always be applicable to certain marine operations due to conflicting circumstances, practices, and laws or regulations of the locality or the unavailability of equipment. In such instances, means other than the ones specified in the COE Safety Manual may be used to achieve the required protection. When this occurs, a detailed Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) must be prepared by the Contractor to document that the required protection will be achieved by the alternate means. The AHA must be submitted to the government for review prior to implementation.

1.11 NOTICE TO MARINERS

Should the Contractor, during operations, encounter any objects in the channel prism, which could be a hazard to navigation, he will immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the U.S. Coast Guard as to the location of said object/hazard and any other pertinent information necessary for the Contracting Officer to issue a Notice to Mariners.

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