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STATEMENT OF WORK

Black Rock Lock Spherical Bearing Replacement September 2012

1) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Remove and replace the spherical bearings and pins for rod eye ends of the hydraulic cylinders used to operate the gates.

A. Base Bid Item(s)

1. Remove and replace with new items the Upper East spherical bearing and pin

B. Optional Bid Item(s)

2. Remove and replace Lower West bearing and pin

3. Remove and replace Upper West bearing and pin

4. Remove and replace Lower East bearing and pin

2) POINT OF CONTACT

For scheduling project site visits and/or questions regarding this Scope of Work:

3) PRE-BID SITE VISIT

There will be one (1) scheduled site visit for prospective bidders. The date and time of the visit will be posted on FBO. The location of the visit will be at the Black Rock Lock, 1776 Niagara Street, Buffalo, New York. Prospective bidders are urged to attend to gain information that will be necessary in the preparation of bid submittals. Due to maintenance, operation and security requirements, unscheduled visits will not be honored. Following a visit to the project site, a question and answer session will be held. During this session, prospective bidders are asked to direct all questions concerning the project to the Buffalo District Contracting Office (DCO).

4) PROJECT/CONTRACTUAL REFERENCES

1. Engineering Manual 385-1-1, 15 Sept 2008, U.S. Army Safety and Health Requirements Manual

2. Engineering Regulation 385-1-31, Control of Hazardous Energies

3. OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1926.147, 1910.333, 1910.269

4. Manufacturer's Installation Manuals and Guidelines

5. ANSI/ASSE A10.44 Control of Energy Sources for Construction Operations

5) MATERIAL/EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS

The following material and equipment specifications shall be met for this project:

Material Specifications: All materials, included, but not limited to pins, and bearings shall be 3XX Series Stainless Steel.

Bearing Specifications: Bearings shall be sealed maintenance free spherical bearing, suitable for a 10,000 pound cyclic duty cycle load.

6) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF WORK AND PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Detailed Description of Work – Base Bid Item(s)

1. Work shall be completed the same day it is started, to minimized time the lock in not in operation.

2. Gate must be secured in the fully open position.

3. Contractor shall install new spherical bearing in the existing rod end eye.

4. Contractor shall supply and install new bushings, if necessary, in gate clevis to match new pin.

5. Pin shall have a FN2 medium drive fit to gate mounted clevis and the clevis bushings shall be renewed and fit to the clevis with a FN3 heavy drive fit. Pin shall have keeper plates installed at each end of the pin.

6. Contractor may use the existing spare clevis stored on the lock wall to replace the one mounted on the gate. Once the clevis that is mounted to the gate is removed, it shall be returned to USACE.

B. Detailed Description of Work – Optional Bid Item(s)

7. Same work to be performed as stated in “A. Detailed Description of Work – Base Bid Item(s)” for any additional spherical bearings.

7) PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Basis for Award

1. The Government shall award the contract to the contractor who provides the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The evaluated price shall include the base work plus the option. In order to be technically acceptable, the contractor shall:

i. Have a minimum five (5) years of experience on projects of a similar nature. The Contractor shall supply the names, locations and client contact information for two (2) projects of similar size and scope that have been accomplished within the previous five (5) years as part of the bid submittals.

ii. Contractor’s proposed technically acceptable bearing.

2. The Government reserves the right to award any and/or all option bid items within sixty (60) days following the initial award.

B. Project Timeline

1. The project completion date is one hundred twenty (120) days following Award of the Contract with a no work period from 15-December-2012 through 17-March-2013. The contractor may elect to work during the no work period, weather permitting; however, this time does not count towards the 120 day completion time. In the event the Contractor is unable to meet the project completion date, requests for extensions must be made in writing. The request must explain, in detail, why the original project completion date will not be met. The request shall be sent to the DCO along with an informational copy to the Project Manager (PM). The request should be made as soon as possible, but not later than 15 days prior to the original completion date. This request shall not relieve penalties for liquidated damages unless an extension is granted by the DCO in writing.

2. All pre-construction submittals, as given in Sections 19 of this SOW, must be provided to the Government within twenty-one (21) days following the Contract Award.

3. As part of the pre-construction submittals, the contractor shall supply a timeline or schedule for accomplishing the work showing the minimum following milestones and completion dates: start date, 50% completion date, 100% completions date.

4. Following the award of the contract and review and acceptance of the Contractor’s pre-construction submittals, the prime and sub-Contractor(s) must attend a pre-construction meeting. The meeting shall be scheduled by the Government, and conducted at the Buffalo District Reservation, at a time and date to be announced following the award of the contract.

5. All work is to be performed as to not interfere with the scheduled lock operation hours, Monday through Friday 0700-1630 hours, excluding state and federal holidays. Schedule changes must be requested at minimum 24 hours in advance, unless there is an emergency situation.

C. Material/Equipment Information

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, ladders, scaffolding, equipment, supplies and materials needed to complete the work described herein, unless otherwise noted herein that any of these items will be provided by the Government.

2. Contractor shall independently measure and verify all dimensions and quantities given herein prior to ordering materials and supplies for the project. This information will be provided to the Government QA person as part of the pre-construction submittals.

3. If temporary storage of project material is requested, the Contractor shall make the request to the Government’s QA person and approved by the Lockmaster. If material is found to be hazardous, flammable, combustible, etc, the Contractor shall be required to provide the appropriate hazardous material storage locker. See Safety Section 17 of this SOW for further information.

D. Site Cleanup

All excess, waste, and removed material related to this project shall become the Contractor’s property and will be promptly removed from the site and disposed of or reused/recycled in accordance with applicable regulations. Documentation describing disposal of material shall be furnished to the Government as part of the project closeout files. The Contractor shall not dispose of any project-generated waste in Government receptacles.

8) QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA)

A. Overview

1. The Government has appointed a Project Manager (PM) for this project. The PM shall ensure all questions of a technical nature concerning the contractual work are answered.

2. The Government will appoint a Quality Assurance (QA) person to ensure all work is accomplished in accordance with contractual documents. The QA person for this contract will be identified after the contract is awarded. The QA person serves as the liaison between the Contractor, PM, and the DCO. The QA person does not have the authority to modify contractual agreements.

3. Contractor shall allow inspection by the Government PM, QA person, DCO personnel, and District Safety and Health personnel, at any time during the life cycle of the project. The Contractor shall provide safe access for Government personnel visiting the project.

4. The Contractor shall provide to the Government product data sheets from the manufacturer for all materials used on this job, as part of the pre-construction submittals. All materials shall be delivered to the project site in their original containers and wrapping material clearly showing all product information.

B. Contractor Quality Control (CQC)

1. CQC is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of this contract.

2. The Contractor shall develop and implement a written Quality Control Program (QCP) for performing contractual work and shall designate an on-site QCP supervisor. The Contractor shall provide copies of the QCP for review by the Government QA and PM, as one of the pre-construction submittals. The QCP shall include, at minimum, the following to cover all construction operations, both on-site and off-site, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, supplies, and purchasing agents:

(i) The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of the person assigned to be the QCP supervisor.

(ii) Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, off-site fabricators, supplies, and purchasing agents.

(iii) Procedures for procurement, storage of materials and equipment, coordination of subcontractor’s activities, and inspections and tests require to be sure that the specified materials are used and installation is acceptable to produce the required end product. The QCP plan shall list any required tests to be performed (See Section 15), state who will be responsible for the results, and who will prepare and sign reports.

(iv) Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action. These procedures shall establish verification that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

3. Acceptance of the Contractor’s QCP is required prior to the start of construction. At the pre-construction meeting, the QCP will be discussed and the relationship between the Contractor and the Government. The PM shall be available at all times to discuss the planned QC operations. It may be advantageous for the Contractor to make incremental submittals of the plan. The Government reserves the right to require the contractor to make changes in his QCP plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

9) COMMUNICATION

During the execution of the contract, the PM shall receive weekly status reports from the contractor on issues such as milestones met and/or missed, and issues standing in the way of project completion. The DCO shall be the main point of contact for the Government QA Person, PM, and the Contractor regarding clarification of contractual issues. By adhering to the established lines of communication, it will reduce or avoid generation of duplicate requests for information, which may inadvertently result the Government or the Contractor to the acceptance of contractual changes without official approval by the DCO.

10) REPAIR/RESTORATION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY

Contractor, at no expense to the Government, is required to protect all Government facilities, grounds, equipment, sidewalks, and pavement during construction. All Government structures, grounds, and equipment disturbed by Contractor during the performance of work shall be returned to a pre-work condition prior to request of final payment. Damages to Government property that were caused by Contractor and/or sub-Contractor will be repaired at no expense to the Government by the prime Contractor.

11) WORK STOPPAGE/CONTRACT CANCELLATION PROTOCOLS

The Lockmaster, Government PM, or QA person may issue temporary “Stop Work” notification if activities or job site conditions are found to be in violation of Federal, Department of Defense, State or local health, safety and/or environmental standards, laws and regulations. The District Safety Officer (DSO), the DCO, and the PM will be contacted immediately after a Stop Work notification order is issued or rescinded.

12) MATERIAL CHANGE ORDERS

Once equipment and materials are approved and accepted by the Government, the Contractor shall not substitute equipment or materials without providing a detailed explanation for the substitution and upon receiving written approval from the Government. Modifications to contractual documents must be reviewed by the Contractor, Government QA person and PM, and approved by the DCO. Requests for modifications must be in writing explaining the reasons for the modification, detailed description of the modification and what the benefits are and an estimated cost broken down by materials, labor and equipment.

13) LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Liquidated damages of $125 per work day will be assessed if the work is not completed within the time period described in Section 6.A of this work statement. Liquidated damages shall be assessed beginning the first day following the end of the initial period.

14) FINAL INSPECTION

A. Upon completion of the work, the Government will perform a pre-final inspection to verify that the project is complete. A Government pre-final punch list may be developed as a result of this inspection. If contractual requirements are not met, this list shall be provided to the DCO, who will bring them to the attention of the Contractor. The Contractor’s QC supervisor shall ensure that all items on this list have been corrected in a timely manner before notifying the Government, so that a final inspection with the Government and Contractor can be scheduled. The Contractor’s QC supervisor, PM, DCO representative, and QA person shall be in attendance at the final acceptance inspection.

15) COMPLETION/PAYMENT

A. The contract will not be deemed fulfilled until all submittals, products, services, equipment, material, installation, construction work, and final inspection is provided by the Contractor under the terms of the contractual documents and found satisfactory to the DCO.

B. The project will be paid for on a lump sum basis, the price for which includes all labor, materials, equipment, mobilization/demobilization, disposal, and other costs required to complete the work. Partial payment(s) may be made; this will be discussed at the pre-construction meeting.

16) WARRANTY

A. Contractor shall, at a minimum, warranty all workmanship against deficiencies for a period of three (3) year(s) from the date of acceptance of the work. The Contractor shall also provide the manufacturer’s warranty for newly installed equipment and/or materials produced by said manufacturer. The period of warranty shall commence at time of Government's acceptance of the work. If within the warranty period the installed equipment/materials incur breakdowns, excessive wear, or become unreliable, the costs to repair or replace installed equipment and materials shall be borne by the prime Contractor and the equipment manufacturer. The warranty shall bear the name of the Buffalo District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as the recipient of the warranty and display the period of coverage. All warranties shall be submitted prior to request of final payment on this contract.

B. When repairs are required because of defective workmanship during the warranty period, Contractor shall make such repairs within 72 hours of notification. When repairs are not performed within the specified time, emergency repairs performed by others will not void the warranty and Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of said repairs.

C. Contractor shall not bill the Government for costs of repair work and delay of payment due to repair work executed to resolve defective workmanship and/or problems with materials used and services provided.

17) SAFETY

A. The contractor shall follow all applicable Safety Requirements found in the USACE Safety & Health Requirements Manual per EM 385-1-1 available on-line at: http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/EM_385-1-1_languages/EM_385-1-1_English_2008/EM_385-1-1_2008Sep_Consolidated_2011Aug.pdf and attached UFGS-01 35 26 (Feb 2012) Governmental Safety Requirements

B. Safety Requirements and Submittals:

Preconstruction Submittals

· Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

· Abbreviated APP Checklist (Attached)

· Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) (Attached)

· Proof of qualifications for Competent Persons/Site Safety and Health Officer(s) (SSHO); to include Copy of the 30-hour OSHA construction safety class completion certificate, resume of experience, documentation of 24 hours of formal safety training during the last 4 years.

Submit Reports as Required

· Accident Reports via Eng Form 3394 Accident Investigation Report (Attached)

· Monthly Man-Hour Exposure Reports by the 5th day of each month (Attached)

· Accident Prevention Plan: Work shall not begin until the Site/Project Specific Abbreviated APP has been submitted to, and approved, the USACE Buffalo District Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The Abbreviated APP shall be prepared following the format found in USACE publication U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Health Requirements Manual ER 385-1-1, Appendix A (Attached).

· Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA): The AHA’s must be developed specifically for this project and shall address the specific safety hazards associated with the work. During the site visit, contractors are encouraged to develop a preliminary hazard list based upon their observations of the project site and the information contained in this Scope of Work.

· Accident Reporting: ALL Contractor accidents, involving injuries (including First Aid), illnesses or property damage, occurring during the execution of this contract shall be reported to USACE within 4 hours of the contractor becoming aware of its occurrence. Reporting injuries, illness or property damage to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may be sufficient. Based upon the severity of the injury, illness or property damage, more detailed reporting may be required. More detailed notification will include contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.). The USACE initial contact must be made personally (telephone or email messages only are not acceptable) to one of the following:

In Person Contact: Black Rock Lock, Lockmaster, Tom Braunscheidel 716-879-4403

Work 716-879-4173; Cell 716-803-5405

18) SECURITY

A. Contractor will notify the PM of their planned arrival at the project to start work at least seven (7) calendar days in advance. Contractor will provide a weekly work schedule thereafter by no later than the Friday before the coming work week.

B. Contractor is required to notify the Lockmaster of their arrival to and departure from the project site. A similar notification is required if there shall be any deviation or cancellation of a scheduled work day during the life of the project.

C. Contractor will not transport or use video or camera equipment while working at Black Rock Lock unless permission to do so is requested through the PM and approval is granted by the Buffalo District Security Officer.

19) SUBMITTALS

A. Bid Submittals: The following submittals are required from the Contractor under this Scope of Work to be submitted with the bid proposal:

1. Complete Bid Schedule with prices for all base and optional items. (See Attached)

2. Contractor experience as stated in Section 7.A.1.i.

3. Representations and certifications.

4. Manufacturer’s cut sheet for proposed spherical bearing.

B. Pre-Construction Submittals: All submittals are required as per the timeline described in Section 6.A of this SOW:

1. Project Submittals

2. Material Safety Data Sheets

3. Contractor timeline/schedule

4. Contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP)

5. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA’s): Safety and health submittals as described in Section 16 of this Scope of Work will be submitted to the DCO. Safety and health submittals will be reviewed and accepted in writing by the DSO prior to commencement of work.

6. Shop drawings of spherical bearings.

7. Shop drawings of the pin.

C. Project Completion Submittals: All submittals are required as per the timeline described in Section 6.A of this SOW.

1. All required submittals required under this contract.

2. Manufacturer warranty for newly installed equipment and material.

3. Contractor warranty for all work performed under this contract.

4. Applicable equipment O&M manuals, shop drawings, maintenance and repair instructions.

5. All required training on inspection, preventive maintenance of newly installed equipment and materials.

6. Documentation for disposal of project waste material.

7. Monthly Man-Hour Exposure Report (See Safety Section 16)

END OF SCOPE OF WORK

DIRECTIONS TO BLACK ROCK LOCK

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers address is 1776, Niagara Street Buffalo, NY, but the entrance to the facility is off of Dann Street. The Black Rock Lock is at the same location.

From the north:

Take I – 190 to Ontario Street - exit 14, Turn right onto Niagara Street continue for about 0.6 miles, Turn right onto Hamilton Street then turn left onto Dann Street.

From the south:

Take NY-5 E, take exit onto I – 190 N continue for about 4.5 miles, Take exit 13 for Austin Street, Turn right onto Niagara Street, Turn right onto Hamilton Street then turn left onto Dann Street.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Black Rock Lock

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01 35 26

GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

02/12

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.6.1.5 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

1.6.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.7.1 EM 385-1-1 Contents

1.7.2 Abbreviated APP Checklist

1.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.10 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.12 REPORTS

1.12.1 Accident Reports

1.12.2 Accident Notification

1.12.3 Monthly Exposure Reports

1.13 HOT WORK

1.18 SEVERE STORM PLAN

PART 2 EXECUTION

2.1 CONSTRUCTION AND/OR OTHER WORK

2.1.1 Hazardous Material Use

2.1.2 Hazardous Material Exclusions

2.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

2.2 PRE-OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

2.3 SAFETY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES

2.3.1 Tag Placement

2.3.2 Tag Removal

2.4 EQUIPMENT

2.4.1 Material Handling Equipment

2.4.2 Weight Handling Equipment

2.4.3 Equipment and Mechanized Equipment

2.5 ELECTRICAL

2.5.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

2.5.2 Portable Extension Cords

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1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1:

http://140.194.76.129/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/2008_English/toc.html

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.34 (2001; R 2005) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.22 (2005) Articulating Boom Cranes ASME B30.3 (2004) Construction Tower Cranes ASME B30.5 (2007) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes ASME B30.8 (2004) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks Explosives, Propellants and Pyrotechnics

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2007; Errata 2007; AMD 1 2007) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 241 (2004) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations NFPA 51B (2008) Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work NFPA 70 (2007; AMD 1 2008) National Electrical Code - 2008 Edition NFPA 70E (2008) Electrical Safety in the Workplace EM 385-1-1 (2008) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces 29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment 29 CFR 1919 Gear Certification 29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

NOTE: A "G" followed by "A" indicates that the submittal requires Government acceptance.

Government acceptance is required for submittals with a "G, A" designation.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G, A Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan Checklist; G, A Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA); G, A Proof of qualifications for Competent Persons/Site Safety Officers; G, A

SD-06 Reports Submit reports as their incidence occurs, in accordance with the requirements of the paragraph entitled, "Reports."

Accident Reports Monthly Man-Hour Exposure Reports

SD-07 Certificates Confined Space Entry Permit Hot work permit

1.3 DEFINITIONS

a. Competent Person. A person who is capable of identifying hazardous or dangerous conditions, and has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate the hazards.

b. High Visibility Accident. Any mishap which may generate publicity and/or high visibility.

c. Medical Treatment. Treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

d. Operating Envelope. The area surrounding any crane. Inside this "envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers, rigging gear between the hook and the load, the load and the crane's supporting structure (ground, rail, etc.).

e. Recordable Injuries or Illnesses. Any work-related injury or illness that results in:

(1) Death, regardless of the time between the injury and death, or the length of the illness;

(2) Days away from work (any time lost after day of injury/illness onset);

(3) Restricted work;

(4) Transfer to another job;

(5) Medical treatment beyond first aid;

(6) Loss of consciousness; or

(7) A significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it did not result in (1) through (6) above.

f. "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 should be interpreted as Government property and equipment.

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, and all federal, state, and local, host nation laws, ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the appropriate administrative agency for resolution before starting work. Where the requirements of this specification, applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary, the most stringent requirements govern.

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND MEETINGS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1 section 1 and ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one (1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Designated Representative/alternate shall be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Abbreviated APP. The SSHO's training, experience, and qualifications shall be as required by EM 385-1-1 paragraph 01.A.17, entitled SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER (SSHO), and all associated sub-paragraphs.

A Competent Person shall be provided for all of the hazards identified in the Contractor's Safety and Health Program in accordance with the accepted Accident Prevention Plan, and shall be on-site at all times when the work that presents the hazards associated with their professional expertise is being performed. Provide the credentials of the Competent Persons(s) to the Contracting Officer for acceptance in consultation with the Safety Office.

1.6.1.1.1 Contractor Quality Control (QC) Person

The Contractor Quality Control Person can be the SSHO on this project.

1.6.1.5 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

Provide a competent person for confined space meeting the definition and requirements of EM 385-1-1.

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

1.6.2.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

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. Attach safety inspection logs 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. Post a list of unresolved safety and health deficiencies on the safety bulletin board.

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

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

a. Contractor representatives who have a responsibility or significant role in accident prevention on the project shall attend the preconstruction conference. This includes the project superintendent, site safety and health officer, quality control supervisor, or any other assigned safety and health professionals who participated in the development of the Abbreviated APP (including the Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and special plans, program and procedures associated with it).

b. Discuss the details of the submitted Abbreviated APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that were and will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted Abbreviated APP will be brought to the attention of the Contractor prior to the preconstruction conference, and the Contractor shall revise the plan to correct deficiencies and re-submit it for acceptance. Do not begin work until there is an accepted Abbreviated APP.

d. The functions of a Preconstruction conference may take place at the Post-Award Kickoff meeting for Design Build Contracts.

1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct and document meetings as required by EM 385-1-1. Attach minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed for the Contractors' daily quality control report.

1.7 ABBREVIATED ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

Use a qualified person to prepare the written site-specific Abbreviated APP. Prepare the Abbreviated APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan". Specific requirements for some of the Abbreviated APP elements are described below. The Abbreviated APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The Abbreviated APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Include any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the Abbreviated APP in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Prime Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out. The Abbreviated APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer and any designated CSP and/or CIH. Submit the Abbreviated APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days prior to the date of the preconstruction conference for acceptance. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once accepted by the Contracting Officer, the Abbreviated APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP will be cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified. Once work begins, changes to the accepted Abbreviated APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and quality control manager. Should any hazard become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate/remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34,) and the environment. Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained at the job site. Continuously reviewed and amended the Abbreviated APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original Abbreviated APP as they are discovered.

1.7.1 EM 385-1-1 Contents

In addition to the requirements outlines in Appendix A of USACE EM 385-1-1, the following is required:

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of all site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project to include the designated site safety and health officer and other competent and qualified personnel to be used such as CSPs, CIHs, STSs, CHSTs. Specify the duties of each position.

b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons. As a minimum, designate and submit qualifications of competent persons for each of the following major areas: excavation; scaffolding; fall protection; hazardous energy; confined space; health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents; personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

1.7.2. ABBREVIATED APP Appendix-A Checklist

Contractor will complete the Abbreviated APP Appendix-A Checklist and submit attached to the APP. Checklist assist APP Preparer with including all mandatory requirements. APP WILL be submitted in the proper format described per the Attachment.

1.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format shall be in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1. Submit the AHA for review at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of each phase. Format subsequent AHAs as amendments to the Abbreviated APP. The analysis should be used during daily inspections to ensure the implementation and effectiveness of the activity's safety and health controls. The AHA list will be reviewed periodically (at least monthly) at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change. Develop the activity hazard analyses using the project schedule as the basis for the activities performed. Any activities listed on the project schedule will require an AHA. The AHAs will be developed by the contractor, supplier or subcontractor and provided to the prime contractor for submittal to the Contracting Officer.

1.10 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

Maintain safety-related references applicable to the project, including those listed in the article "References." Maintain applicable equipment manufacturer's manuals.

1.11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment.

1.12 REPORTS

1.12.1 Accident Reports

a. Conduct an accident investigation for recordable injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete the USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within 5 calendar days of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required forms.

b. Conduct an accident investigation for any weight handling equipment accident (including rigging gear accidents) to establish the root cause(s) of the accident. Do not proceed with crane operations until cause is determined and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the contracting officer.

1.12.2 Accident Notification

Notify the Contracting Officer as soon as practical, but not later than 4 hours after ALL accidents. Reporting injuries, illness or property damage to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may be sufficient. Based upon the severity of the injury, illness or property damage, more detailed reporting may be required. More detailed notification will include contractor name; contract title; type of contract; name of activity, installation or location where accident occurred; date and time of accident; names of personnel injured; extent of property damage, if any; extent of injury, if known, and brief description of accident (to include type of construction equipment used, PPE used, etc.). Preserve the conditions and evidence on the accident site until the Government investigation team arrives on-site and Government investigation is conducted.

1.12.3 Monthly Exposure Reports

Monthly exposure reporting to the Contracting Officer is required to be attached to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both prime and subcontractor. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any special forms.

1.13 HOT WORK

Submit and obtain a written permit prior to performing "Hot Work" (welding, cutting, etc.) or operating other flame-producing/spark producing devices, from the SSHO. CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET ALL CRITERIA BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED. The Contractor will provide at least two (2) twenty (20) pound 4A:20 BC rated extinguishers for normal "Hot Work". All extinguishers shall be current inspection tagged, approved safety pin and tamper resistant seal. It is also mandatory to have a designated FIRE WATCH for any "Hot Work" done at this activity. The Fire Watch shall be trained in accordance with NFPA 51B and remain on-site for a minimum of 30 minutes after completion of the task or as specified on the hot work permit. When starting work in the facility, require personnel to familiarize themselves with the location of the nearest fire alarm boxes and place in memory the emergency/Fire phone number. ANY FIRE, NO MATTER HOW SMALL, SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE SSHO IMMEDIATELY.

1.18 SEVERE STORM PLAN

In the event of a severe storm warning, the Contractor must:

a. Secure outside equipment and materials and place materials that could be damaged in protected areas.

b. Check surrounding area, including roof, for loose material, equipment, debris, and other objects that could be blown away or against existing facilities.

c. Ensure that temporary erosion controls are adequate.

2.1 CONSTRUCTION AND/OR OTHER WORK

Comply with USACE EM 385-1-1, NFPA 241, the APP, the AHA, Federal and/or State OSHA regulations, and other related submittals and activity fire and safety regulations. The most stringent standard prevails.

2.1.1 Hazardous Material Use

Each hazardous material must receive approval by the SSHO prior to being brought onto the job site or prior to any other use in connection with this contract.

2.3 SAFETY LOCKOUT/TAGOUT PROCEDURES

Contractor shall ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures and 29 CFR 1910.147. Contracting Officer will, at the Contractor's request, apply lockout/tagout tags and take other actions that, because of experience and knowledge, are known to be necessary to make the particular equipment safe to work on. No person, regardless of position or authority, shall operate any switch, valve, or equipment that has an official lockout/tagout tag attached to it, nor shall such tag be removed except as provided in this section. No person shall work on any equipment that requires a lockout/tagout tag unless he, his immediate supervisor, project leader, or a subordinate has in his possession the stubs of the required lockout/tagout tags.

When work is to be performed on electrical circuits, only qualified personnel shall perform work on electrical circuits. A supervisor who is required to enter an area protected by a lockout/tagout tag will be considered a member of the protected group provided he notifies the holder of the tag stub each time he enters and departs from the protected area. Identification markings on building light and power distribution circuits shall not be relied on for established safe work conditions. Before clearance will be given on any equipment other than electrical (generally referred to as mechanical apparatus), the apparatus, valves, or systems shall be secured in a passive condition with the appropriate vents, pins, and locks. Pressurized or vacuum systems shall be vented to relieve differential pressure completely. Vent valves shall be tagged open during the course of the work. Where dangerous gas or fluid systems are involved, or in areas where the environment may be oxygen deficient, system or areas shall be purged, ventilated, or otherwise made safe prior to entry.

2.3.1 Tag Placement

Lockout/tagout tags shall be completed in accordance with the regulations printed on the back thereof and attached to any device which, if operated, could cause an unsafe condition to exist.

If more than one group is to work on any circuit or equipment, the employee in charge of each group shall have a separate set of lockout/tagout tags completed and properly attached. When it is required that equipment be tagged, the Contractor will review the characteristics of the various systems involved that affect the safety of the operations and the work to be done; take the necessary actions, including voltage and pressure checks, grounding, and venting, to make the system and equipment safe to work on; and apply such lockout/tagout tags to those switches, valves, vents, or other mechanical devices needed to preserve the safety provided. This operation is referred to as "Providing Safety Clearance."

2.3.2 Tag Removal

When any individual or group has completed its part of the work and is clear of the circuits or equipment, the supervisor, project leader, or individual for whom the equipment was tagged shall turn in his signed lockout/tagout tag stub to the Contracting Officer. That group's or individual's lockout/tagout tags on equipment may then be removed on authorization by the Contracting Officer.

2.4 EQUIPMENT

2.4.1 Material Handling Equipment

a. Material handling equipment such as forklifts shall not be modified with work platform attachments for supporting employees unless specifically delineated in the manufacturer's printed operating instructions.

b. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.

c. Operators of forklifts or power industrial trucks shall be licensed in accordance with OSHA.

2.4.2 Weight Handling Equipment

a. Equip cranes and derricks as specified in EM 385-1-1, section 16.

b. Comply with the crane manufacturer's specifications and limitations for erection and operation of cranes and hoists used in support of the work. Perform erection under the supervision of a designated person (as defined in ASME B30.5). Perform all testing in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures.

c. Comply with ASME B30.5 for mobile and locomotive cranes, ASME B30.22 for articulating boom cranes, ASME B30.3 for construction tower cranes, and ASME B30.8 for floating cranes and floating derricks.

d. Under no circumstance shall a Contractor make a lift at or above 90% of the cranes rated capacity in any configuration.

e. When operating in the vicinity of overhead transmission lines, operators and riggers shall be alert to this special hazard and follow the requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1 section 11 and ASME B30.5 or ASME B30.22 as applicable.

f. Do not crane suspended personnel work platforms (baskets) unless the Contractor proves that using any other access to the work location would provide a greater hazard to the workers or is impossible. Do not lift personnel with a line hoist or friction crane.

g. Inspect, maintain, and recharge portable fire extinguishers as specified in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers.

h. All employees must keep clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.

i. Use cribbing when performing lifts on outriggers.

j. The crane hook/block must be positioned directly over the load. Side loading of the crane is prohibited.

k. A physical barricade must be positioned to prevent personnel from entering the counterweight swing (tail swing) area of the crane.

l. Certification records which include the date of inspection, signature of the person performing the inspection, and the serial number or other identifier of the crane that was inspected shall always be available for review by Contracting Officer personnel.

m. Written reports listing the load test procedures used along with any repairs or alterations performed on the crane shall be available for review by Contracting Officer personnel.

n. Certify that all crane operators have been trained in proper use of all safety devices (e.g. anti-two block devices).

o. Take steps to ensure that wind speed does not contribute to loss of control of the load during lifting operations. Prior to conducting lifting operations set a maximum wind speed at which a crane can be safely operated based on the equipment being used, the load being lifted, experience of operators and riggers, and hazards on the work site. This maximum wind speed determination shall be included as part of the activity hazard analysis plan for that operation.

2.4.3 Equipment and Mechanized Equipment

a. Proof of qualifications for operator shall be kept on the project site for review.

b. Manufacture specifications or owners manual for the equipment shall be on-site and reviewed for additional safety precautions or requirements that are sometimes not identified by OSHA or USACE EM 385-1-1. Incorporate such additional safety precautions or requirements into the AHAs.

2.5 ELECTRICAL

2.5.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

Underground electrical spaces must be certified safe for entry before entering to conduct work. Cables that will be cut must be positively identified and de-energized prior to performing each cut. Positive cable identification must be made prior to submitting any outage request for electrical systems. Arrangements are to be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and Station Utilities for identification. The Contracting Officer will not accept an outage request until the Contractor satisfactorily documents that the circuits have been clearly identified. Perform all high voltage cable cutting remotely using hydraulic cutting tool. When racking in or live switching of circuit breakers, no additional person other than the switch operator will be allowed in the space during the actual operation. Plan so that work near energized parts is minimized to the fullest extent possible. Use of electrical outages clear of any energized electrical sources is the preferred method. When working in energized substations, only qualified electrical workers will be permitted to enter. When work requires Contractor to work near energized circuits as defined by the NFPA 70, high voltage personnel must use personal protective equipment that includes, as a minimum, electrical hard hat, safety shoes, insulating gloves with leather protective sleeves, fire retarding shirts, coveralls, face shields, and safety glasses. In addition, provide electrical arc flash protection for personnel as required by NFPA 70E. Insulating blankets, hearing protection, and switching suits may also be required, depending on the specific job and as delineated in the Contractor's AHA and EM 385-1-1 Section 11.

2.5.2 Portable Extension Cords

Size portable extension cords in accordance with manufacturer ratings for the tool to be powered and protected from damage. Immediately removed from service all damaged extension cords. Portable extension cords shall meet the requirements of NFPA 70.

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