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52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2008)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Small Business Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (4) [Removed].

___ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-6.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-6.

___ (6)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

___ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)).

___ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (APR 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9 ___(iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages--Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (11)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (SEP 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JUNE 2003) of 52.219-23.

___ (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (APR 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program--Incentive Subcontracting (OCT 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAY 2004) (U.S.C. 657 f).

___ (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUNE 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

_X__ (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X__ (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126).

_X__ (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999).

_X__ (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

_X__ (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of theVietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29

U.S.C. 793).

_X__ (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201).

___(24)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007) (Applies to all contracts).

___ (ii) Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50.

___ (25)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (AUG 2000) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (AUG 2000) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(c)).

___ (26) FAR 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b) .

___ (27)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

__X_ (28) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (JUNE 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__X_ (29)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (AUG 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2004) of 52.225-3.

___ (30) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2007) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X__ (31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2006) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of Treasury).

___ (32) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (33) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (34) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (35) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X__ (36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (37) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than Central Contractor Registration (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (38) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (39) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (40)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (NOV 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act--Price Adjustment (February 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

____ (7) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (AUG 2007)(31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (i) through (vi) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause--

(i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEP 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (DEC 2004) (E.O. 13201).

(vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(vii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (AUG 2007) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-50.

(viii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(x) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

The following have been modified:

SCOPE OF WORK

PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK

PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY

CLEVELAND HARBOR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 Scope

1.2 Applicable Publications

1.3 Submittals

1.4 Material Production, Inspection And Testing

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Concrete Units

2.2 Concrete (High Performance Concrete)

2.3 Reinforcing

2.4 Concrete Curing

2.5 Form Materials

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 Manufacturing (General)

3.2 Forming, Casting and Handling Units

3.3 Delivery

3.4 Delivery Schedule

3.5 Period of Performance

3.6 Contract Minimum and Maximum Amounts

3.7 Formal Acceptance

3.8 Payment

PRECAST CONCRETE BLOCK

PRODUCTION AND DELIVERY

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

1.1.1 This Section details the technical requirements for manufacturing and delivering precast concrete blocks to the dimensions listed that will be utilized by USACE force account for the repair and construction of breakwaters at various harbors on the Great Lakes.

1.1.2 The intent of this specification is defined below:

1.1.2.1 Precast three types of breakwater units for use on laid-up breakwater reconstruction or rehabilitation:

1. Breakwater slope unit

2. Breakwater deck unit

3. Breakwater toe unit

1.1.2.2 Deliver concrete units to the required locations at the required delivery rate as detailed in this Section. The units will be off-loaded from trucks at the delivery location by Government equipment.

1.2 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

1.2.1 The following publications form a part of this specification to the extent indicated by the references provided. Publications are referred to hereafter by abbreviated designation only.

1.2.1.1 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Standards.

1.2.1.2 ACI 305R-77 (R 1982) Hot Weather Concreting.

1.2.1.3 ACI 306R-78 Cold Weather Concreting

1.2.1.4 ODOT Item 499 Concrete - General (CMS 2005)

1.2.1.5 NYSDOT Section 500 Portland Cement Concrete

1.2.1.6 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards With Corresponding CRD Standard Indicated Where Available.

1.2.1.7 C 31-87 (CRD-C 11)

Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field.

1.2.1.8 C 33-86 (CRD-C 133)

Concrete Aggregates

1.2.1.9 C 39-86 (CRD-C 14)

Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

1.2.1.10 C 143-78 (CRD-C 5)

Slump of Portland Cement Concrete

1.2.1.11 C 150-86 (CRD-C 201)

Portland Cement

1.2.1.12 C 171-69 (R 1986)

Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete (CRD-C 310)

1.2.1.13 C 172-82 (CRD-C 4)

Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete

1.2.1.14 C 231-82 (CRD-C 41)

Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method

1.2.1.15 C 260-86 (CRD-C 13)

Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

1.2.1.16 C 309-81

Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

1.2.1.17 C 494-86 (CRD-C 87)

Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

1.2.1.18 C1116-03

Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shot Crete

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 All submittals described in this Section are provided with a “GA” or “FIO” designation. Government approval is required for submittals with a prefix "GA" designation; submittals having an "FIO" designation are for information only and are not subject to government approval. The Contractor shall provide all submittals to the government within 5 calendar days of the date of contract award.

1.3.2 Required Submittals

1.3.2.1 Shop Drawings (GA): The Contractor shall submit shop drawings showing complete information for the manufacture of the precast concrete units. Drawings shall show sufficient details including dimensions, cross sections, location of lifting devices for handling and any other details necessary to manufacture the units. Any revision to the units as designed shall be shown on the shop drawings and subject to the COR’s approval.

1.3.2.2 Aggregate Test Reports (GA): Aggregate will be accepted on the basis of test reports that show the material meeting the requirements of the specifications under which it is furnished. ODOT TE-24’s are acceptable. Alternatively, aggregates must be from a source(s) on the NYSDOT Approved List of Sources and Coarse Aggregates that also meet the requirements for gradation and friction in NYSDOT Section 501-2.02.B.1. and B.2.

1.3.2.3 Manufacturer's Literature (GA): Literature from suppliers which demonstrates compliance with applicable specifications for the following materials (as applicable):

1.3.2.3.1 Air-entraining agent

1.3.2.3.2 Accelerating agents

1.3.2.3.3 Retarding admixture

1.3.2.3.4 Water-reducing admixture

1.3.2.3.5 Curing materials

1.3.2.3.6 Fiber Reinforcement

1.3.2.4 Hot and Cold Weather Placement Procedures (GA): The Contractor shall meet this submittal requirement only if concrete products will be produced under hot or cold weather conditions as defined in Part 3 of this Specification. The submittal shall verify compliance with the hot and cold weather procedures specified.

1.3.2.5 Production Schedule (GA): The Contractor shall provide a production schedule that clearly demonstrates that the concrete block will be produced and cured to meet the specified deliveries. The schedule shall provide the milestones for: 25% production completion, 50% production completion, 75% production completion, and 100% production completion. The milestones shall be based on concrete unit production only and shall not include cure time. The schedule and milestone dates are critical to coordinating the milestone-inspections discussed elsewhere in this Section.

1.3.2.6 Independent Testing Service qualifications (GA).

1.4 MATERIAL PRODUCTION, INSPECTION, AND TESTING

1.4.1 Inspections:

1.4.1.1 Defects: Blocks having voids or strata of segregated porous concrete, honeycombing, fracture, or other defects that, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer's Representative, would affect the structural quality of the concrete, will be cause for rejection of the unit. Rejected units shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the point of final delivery of the work at no expense to the Government.

1.4.2 Testing:

1.4.2.1 The Contractor shall retain at his own expense an independent testing laboratory acceptable to the Contracting Officer to perform material evaluation tests and to design concrete mixes.

1.4.2.2 Test Procedures:

1.4.2.2.1 Concrete shall be sampled in accordance with ASTM C 172. If pumped concrete is used, samples for testing shall be obtained at the point of final placement.

1.4.2.2.2 Concrete shall be sampled and tested following the addition of all admixtures or additives

1.4.2.2.3 Slump and air content shall be determined on a daily basis in accordance with ASTM C 143 and ASTM C 231 respectively.

1.4.2.2.4 Compression test specimens shall be made and cured in accordance with ASTM C 31 and compression test specimens tested in accordance with ASTM C 39. Samples for strength tests shall be taken not less than once per day or for each 40 cubic yards of concrete used.

1.4.2.2.4.1 Three specimens shall be made from each sample, two shall be tested at 28 days for acceptance and one shall be tested at 7 days for information.

1.4.2.2.4.2 The acceptance test results shall be the average of the strengths of the two specimens tested at 28 days.

2 PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 CONCRETE UNITS

2.1.1 Concrete precast unit shape: All blocks shall be rectangular in shape, with adjacent faces perpendicular and opposite faces parallel within 1/2 inch of the overall dimension. All blocks shall be formed with a 3” chamfer on all corners.

2.1.2 Concrete Block Sizes:

Slope Unit: Thickness: 2’6”, Width: 5’0”, Length: 8’0”

Toe Unit (Type 1): Thickness: 3’6”, Width: 5’0”, Length: 8’0”

Toe Unit (Type 2): Thickness: 3’6”, Width: 6’0”, Length: 8’0”, with one angled side face Deck Unit: Thickness: 3’6”, Width: 5’0”, Length: 8’0”, with two angled end faces

2.1.3 Lifting System:

2.1.3.1 The lifting system designed to handle the concrete units was based on commercially readily available under the trade name of the “Swift Lift System” as manufactured by the Dayton Superior Company. The components of the system are as follows:

2.1.3.1.1 The primary lifting attachment shall be the “P-50 Swift lift Universal Lifting Eye” with a rated load of 20 twenty tons. The load rating shall be based on a 5 to 1 factor of safety.

2.1.3.1.2 The portion of the lifting system embedded in the concrete units shall be the “P-53 Swift Lift Eye Anchor” with a rated load of 20 tons. The load rating shall be based on a 3 to 1 factor of safety in 2000-psi normal weight concrete. The P-53 Eye Anchor shall be used in conjunction with the “P-60 Tension Bar”.

2.1.3.1.3 The required tension bar shall be the “P-60 Swift Lift Tension Bar” (rebar style) with a rated load of 20 tons.

2.1.3.1.4 The lifting system shall be installed in strict compliance with manufacturer’s instructions. No exception will be made with respect to the manufacturer’s instructions.

2.1.3.1.5 One set (one pairs) of the lifting eyes shall be furnished and delivered to the unloading area for use by the government.

2.1.3.2 The lifting system defined in paragraph 2.1.3.1 is provided as a reference to a manufacturer that has commercially available units. Any other lifting system that provides an equivalent system shall be consider as an “or equal product”. Proper documentation by a registered civil engineer shall attest that the proposed unit is of equal or greater capacity than that defined above. Additionally, a drawing shall be submitted showing the end and edge distances that the embedded anchor will be installed.

2.1.3.3 All embedded items shall not protrude above the surface of the concrete units.

2.1.3.4 All embedded lifting items (P-53 Swift Lift Eye Anchor) shall be galvanized.

2.2 CONCRETE (High Performance Concrete)

2.2.1 Concrete Proportions: The proportions of the concrete materials for high performance shall be proportioned either per ODOT TABLE 499.03-4 Class HP or per NYSDOT Table 501-3 Concrete Mixtures.

2.2.2 The class of concrete shall be: ODOT Class HP2, or NYSDOT Class HP with the restriction that fly ash shall not be used.

2.2.3 Concrete strength at 28 days shall be (f’c) 4000-psi minimum.

2.3 CONCRETE CURING

2.3.1 Special curing methods for concrete will not be required if the Contractor avoids extreme conditions (dry/hot/cold);

2.3.2 If desired Contractor may apply a Membrane-Forming Curing Compound to surfaces of the unit when the formwork is removed.

2.3.3 Acceptable membrane forming curing compounds are ASTM C 309, Type 1-D or Type 2, Class A.

2.4 FORM MATERIALS

2.4.1 Forms

2.4.1.1 Forms shall be fabricated with facing materials that will produce a finish meeting the specified irregularities in formed surface requirements as defined in ACI 347R.

2.4.1.1.1 The class of finish that shall apply to all formed surfaces that is achieved from form facing material composed of tongue-and-groove or shiplap lumber, plywood conforming to PS-1, Grade B-B concrete form, tempered concrete form hard board or steel. Steel lining on wood sheathing will not be permitted.

2.4.2 Form Coating. Form coating shall be commercial formulation that will not bond with, stain, cause deterioration, or any other damage to concrete surfaces. The coating shall not impair subsequent treatment of concrete surfaces depending upon bond or adhesion nor impede the wetting of surfaces to be cured with water or curing compounds. If special form liners are to be used, the Contractor shall follow the recommendation of the form coating manufacturer.

3 PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 MANUFACTURING (GENERAL)

3.1.1 The Contractor shall produce and cure concrete blocks within a schedule that will allow the material to be delivered by the Contractor to the specified locations, within the established time frame.

3.1.1.1 The Contractor shall develop this schedule in accordance with Part 1 of this Specification. The production schedule shall be documented and adhered to such that the blocks may be inspected and tentatively approved or rejected by the Contracting Officer.

3.2 FORMING, CASTING AND HANDLING UNITS

3.2.1 Each block shall be cast in one continuous operation. There shall be no cold joints.

3.2.2 Consolidation: Immediately after placing concrete, the plastic concrete shall be consolidated by internal or external formwork vibrating equipment. Vibrators shall not be used to transport concrete within the forms. The vibrating equipment shall be adequate in number of units and power to properly consolidate the concrete. Concrete shall be consolidated in horizontal layers 18 inches or less in thickness.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the soundness of castings: The contractor shall devise and adhere to schedules and procedures for manufacturing, handling and storing blocks in a manner that will not induce latent weakness in the units. In the event the Contracting Officer's Representative finds cause to question the structural adequacy of any block for any reason of method or occurrence that is within the Contractor's control, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to demonstrate the acceptability of the precast unit. Any block found structurally unsound, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer's Representative, will be rejected and shall be promptly removed from the point of final delivery at the Contractor at his expense.

3.2.4 Surface Requirements:

3.2.4.1 A magnesium trowel finish is required and after consolidation, screeding and floating of the concrete.

3.2.4.2 Maximum allowable surface irregularities shall not exceed ½ inch. Allowable irregularities for surface variations, displaced, misplaced or mismatched forms, form defects, warping, unevenness, curvature, shall be considered "gradual" irregularities will be acceptable provided that the irregularities do not exceed the ½ inch tolerance.

3.2.4.3 Lifting and Handling: The Contractor shall exercise caution when removing the concrete units from the formwork. The concrete must attain a minimum of 2000 psi (f’c) prior to handling the units by way of the lifting eye system. The handling or movement of the units shall not damage or otherwise adversely affect the structural qualities of the units. Any unit damaged due to early handling will not be accepted.

3.2.5 Hot Weather Concrete Placement: If concrete is proposed to be placed under hot weather conditions, the materials and methods will be provided in accordance with the requirements of ACI 305 and the Contractor’s submitted and approved procedures. The concrete placing temperature shall not exceed 90 degrees F. Cooling of the mixing water and/or aggregates will be required to obtain an adequate placing temperature. An approved retarding admixture may be used to facilitate placing and finishing.

3.2.6 Cold Weather Concrete Placement: If concrete is proposed to be placed under cold weather conditions, the materials and methods will be provided in accordance with the requirements of ACI 306 and the Contractor’s submitted and approved procedures. Concrete shall not be subjected to freezing temperatures before it reaches minimum required compressive strength (4000 psi).

3.3 DELIVERY

3.3.1 General: The units shall be delivered to the destination set forth below with all transportation cost pre-paid. Any bid received on a basis other than FOB destination will be rejected as “non-responsive”.

3.3.2 The exact location at the respective harbors where the materials are to be delivered will be as specified under this contract. All associated land based transportation costs associated with the delivery of the material shall be FOB the specified site. The contractor will be provided a detailed location map or instructions to the delivery location listed in this contract. The precast units will be unloaded at the dock location by the government. The trucks shall be scheduled so that a minimum of twenty four (24) precast units will be delivered per week (17 slope, 3 toe, 4 deck). Additional units may be delivered at the dock location with approval of the Contracting Officer.

3.3.3 The units shall be delivered to the harbors as indicated on the bid form, at the following locations (as applicable):

Cleveland:

USACE Ohio Area Office Finger Pier

1035 East 9th Street

Cleveland, Ohio 44114

3.3.4 Delivery Dates: The Contractor shall make delivery of the first lot of twenty-four (24) precast units within 20 calendar days after receipt of each order on this contract, or receipt of all submittal approvals, whichever comes later. Earlier delivery dates or additional delivered units may be acceptable if agreed upon by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer. Delivery may begin when concrete strength reaches 2000 psi..

3.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

3.4.1 The basic delivery schedule shall follow the following format;

3.4.1.1 Scheduling of the units will be the responsibility of the derrick boat master. The contractor will be advised of the requirements as soon as practical, but no later than the day before.

3.4.1.2 At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, and dependent on the availability of unloading equipment, the Contractor may begin deliveries of ordered material prior to the date scheduled for breakwater repairs to start at the harbor..

3.4.1.3 Materials shall be delivered to the respective sites during weekdays during scheduled time periods between 1500 and 1600 hours, Monday thru Thursday (except federal holidays); other times may be available but must be coordinated with the Contracting Officer.

3.5 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3.5.1 Contract period of performance is Base Period - 24 months from date of award. First Option period, if exercised by the Government, will be 12 months starting at end of base period.

3.6 CONTRACT MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

3.6.1 The Minimum Contract Amounts will be as follows:

3.6.1.1 Base Period, Year One – $16,666.67

3.6.1.2 Base Period, Year Two – $8,333.33

3.6.1.3 Option Period, Year Three (if exercised by the Government) – $8,333.33

3.6.1.4 The Contractor is entitled to orders from the Government equaling or exceeding the Minimum Contract Amounts listed above prior to expiration of the periods listed above. The Government’s obligation is fulfilled as soon as the aggregate total price of materials ordered under this Contract equals or exceeds the sum of the incremental amounts listed above. The Government may meet this obligation early.

3.6.2 The Maximum Contract Amount will not exceed $2,500,000.00.

3.7 FORMAL ACCEPTANCE

3.7.1 Formal acceptance of the material will be made at the dock after the material has been inspected and found to conform to contract requirements. Any precast unit found to be unacceptable under these specifications shall be removed from the site at the expense of the Contractor.

3.7.2 Delivery tickets shall be accepted and signed by the Corps of Engineers representative or the derrick boat master at the time of delivery. A check will be performed to insure that the material loaded matches the number of tickets presented to the Corps Representative.

3.7.3 Delivery of material that cannot be verified by delivery tickets will not be accepted and signed for by the Corps representative and will not be accepted for payment. On delivery of each shipment, copies of bills of lading will be forwarded as follows:

Department of the Army

U.S. Army Engineer District, Buffalo

Ohio Area Office

ATTN: Mrs. Dorothy Wagner

1035 East 9th Street

Cleveland, OH 44114

3.8 PAYMENT

3.8.1 Payments will be made by:

USACE Finance Center

ATTN: CEFC-AO-P

5720 Integrity Drive

Millington, TN 38054-5045

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