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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30
APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84
STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.243
The reason for this amendment is to extend the Request for Proposal (RFP) date from the 4th of Sep 2015 to the 14th of Sep 2015, 3:00 P.M.
and to include additional comments in the Description of Work (DOW) and a map. Please price all CLINS 1 thru 5 or Vendor w ill be considered non responsive.
1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES
J 1 8
16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
16C. DATE SIGNED
BY
16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR
(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912P4-15-R-0011
X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)
21-Aug-2015
10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)
9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.
Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE
RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN
REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.
B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).
C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:
D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.
14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.
U0001
2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)
6. ISSUED BY
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
08-Sep-2015
CODE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
USACE, BUFFALO
1776 NIAGARA STREET
BUFFALO NY 14207-3199
W912P4 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)
4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.
CODE
See Item 6
FACILITY CODECODE
EMAIL:TEL:
W912P4-15-R-0011
SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM
The required response date/time has changed from 04-Sep-2015 03:00 PM to 14-Sep-2015 03:00 PM.
The Acquisition Set Aside has changed from Small Business to EDSWOSB.
The following have been modified:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Statement of Work
Black Rock Lock and Canal/Buffalo Harbor and Bird Island Pier
FY15 Snag & Clear Project
Buffalo, New York
Customers:
Lockmaster, Black Rock Lock, USACE
Chief, NY/PA O&M Office, USACE
Prepared By:
Keith Jones, NY/PA O&M Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District
1776 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716)879-4337
August 2015
PART 1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK
1.1 Bid Item 1 (Base): Mobilization/Demobilization
The contractor will mobilize all equipment, workers and materials needed to perform base and option tasks for this project.
1.2 Bid Item 2 (Base): Snag and Clear – Black Rock Canal and Bird Island Pier (Canal Side)
The work includes removal and disposal of miscellaneous debris, mostly tree trunks and branches, from the canal side of the arch culverts along the Bird Island Pier, from the northern end at Squaw (now Unity) Island for a length of approximately 1-mile south toward Buffalo
Harbor. It is estimated removal will be required from no less than 25 culverts. In addition, this work may include removal and disposal of snags in or adjacent to the Black Rock Canal navigation channel, as identified in the pre-work site visit or if the need arises during the project period. Disposal of woody material will be at CDF 4 at South Buffalo Harbor. Disposal of non-woody debris (trash) will be at a licensed landfill.
1.3 Bid Item 3 (Option): Snag and Clear and Brush Removal – Bird Island Pier (River Side)
The work includes removal and disposal of miscellaneous debris, mostly tree trunks and branches, from the Niagara River side of the arch culverts along the Bird Island Pier, from the northern end at Squaw (now Unity) Island for a length of approximately 1-mile south toward
Buffalo Harbor. It is estimated removal will be required from no less than 15 culverts. Live trees and bushes will be cut flush with the ground and disposed of as part of this work along the length of the pier from Unity Island to the Peace Bridge. Disposal of woody material and cleared brush will be at CDF 4 at south Buffalo Harbor. Disposal of non-woody debris (trash) will be at a licensed landfill.
1.4 Bid Item 4 (Option): Snag and Clear – Buffalo Harbor and River
The work includes removal and disposal of snags in or adjacent to the federal navigation channel in Buffalo Harbor and River, as identified in the pre-work site visit or if the need arises during the project period. Disposal of woody material will be at CDF 4 at south Buffalo Harbor.
1.5 Bid Item 5 (Option): Trash/Debris Cleaning and Disposal – The Pocket area immediately south of the International Railroad (IRR) Bridge
An area that is approximately 60’ wide by 130’ long adjacent to Interstate Highway 190 and immediately south of the International Railroad Bridge will be cleaned of surface trash and woody debris, loaded into sealed (watertight) containers or trucks and hauled to and disposed of at a licensed municipal solid waste landfill. No materials will be segregated and disposed of at
CDF 4.
1.6 Trash and Debris Disposal
Disposal of organic, woody debris and materials removed from Bird Island Pier culverts, and from other identified work areas (not including The Pocket clean up area), will be at the USACE
Buffalo Confined Disposal Facility 4 (CDF 4) at the south end of Buffalo Harbor. Material will be transported to CDF 4 by water and disposed of from the water. The Contractor shall dispose of material in CDF 4 in a location agreed upon during a pre-work site visit. A post-disposal inspection will be undertaken at CDF 4 and be attended by the contractor and a representative from USACE.
The material disposed of in this facility must be of appropriate size and material. At a minimum, trees, logs and branches must be cut into sections no longer than 10 feet long. All material must be placed on the interior side of the CDF 4 containment wall.
Non-organic construction and demolition debris, as well as tires, trash, etc. and including trash and debris removed from The Pocket area, will not be placed in CDF 4. Material not suitable for disposal in CDF 4 shall be legally disposed of in a public or private off-site disposal facility. Any removed material must be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local requirements at the Contractor’s expense. Environmental sampling/testing required by the disposal facility will be the responsibility of the contractor and contractor will pay all costs of sampling/testing.
All trash and debris removed from The Pocket area just south of the IRR Bridge will be hauled in sealed (watertight) rolloff containers or trucks to a licensed municipal solid waste landfill (public or private) for disposal. None of this material will be accepted into CDF4 for disposal.
1.7 Safety
The contractor shall follow all applicable safety requirements detailed in the Unified Facilities
Guide Specifications (USACE UFGS 01-35-26, November 2014), attached, and Safety & Health
Requirements Manual per EM 385-1-1. EM385-1-1 is available on-line at:
http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-
1.pdf
The project cannot proceed until all safety submittals required under this contract have been reviewed and approved by the Buffalo District Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer
Representative (COR).
The Contractor shall submit a site and project specific abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan
(APP) for review and approval by the Government in accordance with the requirements EM 385-
1-1. In addition, the Contractor shall meet the requirements of the Attachment 2: Safety and
Occupational Health Requirements.
During the pre-bid site visit, the Contractor should note the safety and health hazards that will be encountered in the areas where the work will be performed. This information will be useful when developing the Activity Hazard Analysis forms (AHA) which are required by EM385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. A copy of this manual can be obtained on-line at:
http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx
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), when applicable, 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:
Contracting Officer, Jeff Ernest: work (716)879-4173, Blackberry (716) 803-5405, email
Jeffrey.G.Ernest@usace.army.mil
Project Manager, Keith Jones, work (716)879-4337, email Keith.R.Jones@usace.army.mil
No later than ten (10) business days prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit the abbreviated APP, abbreviated APP checklist, SSHO qualifications and applicable AHA to the
Contracting Officer. The submittals must be reviewed and approved by the USACE Buffalo
District Safety Officer prior to commencement of work.
1.8 Security
Contractor Employee Security Screening
The contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.
PART 2 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Submittals
Contractor shall submit to the USACE Contracting Officer within 10 business days of the Notice
To Proceed (NTP), unless otherwise noted herein, the following pre-work submittals:
1. Activity Hazard Analyses
2. Accident Prevention Plan (including equipment safety checklist)
3. Operations Plan w/ CDF Disposal Plan
4. Work Schedule
5. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Qualifications
6. Quality Control (QC) Daily Report
The address of the Contracting Officer for this project is:
mailto:Jeffrey.G.Ernest@usace.army.mil mailto:Keith.R.Jones@usace.army.mil http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Buffalo District Office
Jeffrey Ernest, Contracting Officer
1776 Niagara Street
Buffalo, New York 14207
Phone: (716) 879-4173
Fax: (716) 879-4353
2.2 Work Hours
The Contractor may work during daylight hours Monday through Friday to complete the work.
Weekend work will not normally be authorized. In exigency situations, the Contracting Officer may direct and approve work to be completed on a weekend or holiday. Requests for weekend work for the convenience of the contractor will be made a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the anticipated work date and requires prior approval of the Contracting Officer before commencing work.
Payment to the contractor is measurable in whole or partial work days. One full work day is considered to be eight (8) hours of productive work. Partial work days will be paid in two (2) hour increments with each increment equaling one-quarter of a work day. Work days and hours do not include mobilization and demobilization.
2.3 Quality Control and Quality Assurance
The Contractor shall demonstrate that they have performed similar work within five (5) years prior to submittal of the bid. All work is to be performed by trained and qualified personnel. An
Operations Plan with CDF Disposal Plan is pre-work submittal that will be part of the
Contractor’s Quality Control (QC) program. Contractor will be required to develop and submit to the government at the end of each work day a Quality Control Daily Report that shows hours worked, work areas, personnel, problems encountered, etc.
The Contractor, at no expense to the U.S. Government, shall protect all government facilities, grounds, equipment, sidewalk, and/or pavement during completion of the work. Damages that were caused by the operations of the Contractor and/or the Contractor’s crew will be repaired at no expense to the U.S. Government.
2.4 Equipment Requirements
The contractor is required to deploy equipment that satisfies minimum performance conditions.
Equipment used for culvert clearing on the Bird Island Pier (canal and river sides) will prevent damage to concrete, metal culverts, etc. and will consist of laborers working on the pier to position, cut and secure chains or other apparatus for lifting material for placement on the collection barge. The collection barge must be able to temporarily store one full day’s worth of clearing and snagging debris. The equipment to be used for clearing and snagging must be able to safely lift large debris at 60 feet from the face of its marine vessel. The disposal equipment must be able to place debris in CDF4 at least 5 feet beyond the access road at CDF 4. All equipment to be utilized during this project must safely perform the tasks necessary to maintain efficient contractor performance. An Equipment Safety Checklist is required of the Contractor as part of the project Accident Prevention Plan.
2.5 Project Schedule
Contractor will have a 45-day performance period to complete work following issuance of the
Notice To Proceed (NTP). For this project NTP is issued with contract award. All submittals for approvals and material procurement must be submitted to USACE within the first 10 days of the contract period.
Liquidated damages of $300 per work day will be assessed if the work is not completed within the time period described above.
2.6 Completion and Acceptance
A USACE Quality Assurance inspector will be required to accompany the Contractor during performance of the work to make certain that the Contractor is removing the appropriate material as discussed during the pre-bid site visit.
PART 3 BIDDING INFORMATION
3.1 Pre-bid Site Visit
Interested contractors are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-bid site visit, which will be announced with the solicitation and request for bids for this project. The pre-bid site visit will convene at the USACE Buffalo District Office at 1776 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207, where this
SOW will be reviewed, questions will be addressed, and a field visit conducted to project locations, as needed.
All questions regarding these issues shall be directed to the Contracting Officer during the pre-bid site visit.
3.2 Point of Contact
For all questions:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Buffalo District Office
Contracting Officer
1776 Niagara Street
Buffalo, New York 14207
(716) 879-4173
Fax (716) 879-4353
3.3 Bid Submission and Evaluation
The Contractor shall provide a price proposal for performing the work described in this SOW on the Bid Schedule provided. The prices proposed shall include the costs of all labor, material and equipment necessary to complete the work. Award will be made on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis. Contractor shall provide examples of similar projects successfully completed over the previous five (5) year period.
3.4 Attached Documents
The following documents are included as supplements to this SOW:
Attachment 1 – Location Map, other maps, and photograph of The Pocket area
Attachment 2 – Safety & Occupational Health Requirements
- Please note on the Bid Schedule for Bid Item No. 5 (Optional) how you intend to perform the work, e.g. by water, by land, or by a combination of land and water.
- The contractor's Superintendent may also serve as the Quality Control (QC) Manager and/or the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) if qualifications for such are provided and accepted by the Government.
- An Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (Abbr APP) is acceptable for the project. In Part 2.1 Submittals, No. 2, add "Abbreviated" at start of sentence, and in Attachment 2, No. 5 delete from the title "(Not Applicable to this project)"
- Attached is a Google Earth image showing the locations of the Peace Bridge (for reference) and the woody material disposal site location at USACE-owned and operated CDF4. Note that the navigation distance is approx. 11 miles.
- It as anticipated that award will be made on or before Friday Sept. 11, 2015.
END
(End of Summary of Changes)
ATTACHMENT 1
LOCATION AND PROJECT AREA MAPS
PROJECT AREA MAP
ATTACHMENT 2
SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
1 GENERAL REFERENCES AND INFORMATION
a. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)
ASME B30.8 (2004) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks
b. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
EM 385-1-1 Safety -- Safety and Health Requirements (go to the following link http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm to download the latest revision) c 29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards
d. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS USACE / BUFFALO DISTRICT UFGS-01 08 March 08. (Contact the District Safety Officer for this document)
e. Unforeseen Hazardous Material: If suspected hazardous material is disturbed during the clearing and snagging operation, the contractor shall stop that portion of work and notify the Government Quality Assurance Person immediately. Work on this portion of the project will not proceed until the Government determines if the material is hazardous. If material is not hazardous, the Government will direct the Contractor to proceed with the operation. If material is hazardous and handling of the material is necessary to accomplish the work, the Government will issue a modification pursuant to "FAR 52.243-4, Changes" and "FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.”
2 SUBMITTALS
a) Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) per EM385-1-1 per EM 385-1-1 Section 1, 01.A.11, Section 19.A.03., Section 19.A.04 and Appendix A.
b) Abbreviated APP Checklist
c) Preliminary Hazard Tracking List
d) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
e. Copies of current USCG Vessel Inspections and Certificates per EM385-1-1 Section 19 Paragraph 19.A.01, 19.A.02.
f. The following reports shall be submitted upon occurrence:
(1) Accident Reports; EF 3394
(2) Monthly Work-hour Reports (See Section 11 of this Attachment) http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/em385-1-1/toc.htm
(3) Regulatory Citations and Violations
(4) Daily Safety Inspections (See Section 4.a. of this Attachment)
3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
a. In addition to the detailed safety and health requirements of this attachment, the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, DOD, State, County, and City ordinances, criteria, rules and regulations during the life cycle of the project. Submit matters of interpretation of standards to the Government Quality Assurance Person for resolution. When regulatory requirements conflict or vary, the most stringent requirements shall apply.
4 SITE QUALIFICATIONS AND DUTIES FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH PERSONNEL
The contractor shall have a competent person who will be responsible for the following health and safety related activities:
a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections per contractual requirements and schedules in accordance with EM385-1-1, Section 01.A.12. Safety inspection logs shall be attached to the Contractors' daily production report and posted at the site.
b. Maintain a safety and health deficiency tracking system that monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution. The contractor shall maintain a written deficiency tracking log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. The tracking log shall be made available to government personnel upon demand.
c. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required reports. Maintain the OSHA Form 300 and Daily Production reports for prime and sub-contractors.
d. Maintain applicable safety reference material at the project site.
e. Implement and enforce job safety requirements.
f. Have available upon request, and maintain on-site, copies of the information required by EM 385-1-1, section 01.A.06. The contractor shall also have the following documents on site and available upon demand by government personnel:
(1) a listing of emergency telephone numbers and addresses of ambulance service, medical facilities, police, USCG and fire department facilities. The contractor shall have maps showing the routes of travel to these agencies.
(2) copies of Activity Hazard Analyses
(3) Hazard Tracking Log
(4) Accident and incident reports
(5) copies of regulatory citations and\or violations that occur on the project site
5. ABBREVIATED ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (Not Applicable to this project)
The contractor shall 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”.
a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP): The Abbreviated APP shall be job-specific and shall address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted Abbreviated 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, Contracting Safety Officer, District Safety Officer and government QA person.
b. The Abbreviated APP shall be signed by the person and firm (senior person) preparing the Abbreviated APP, the Contractor, the on-site superintendent, the designated site safety and health officer and any designated CSP and/or CIH.
c. Submit the Abbreviated APP to the Contracting Officer 15 calendar days following the award of the contract. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once approved by the Buffalo District Safety Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract.
d. Copies of the accepted plan will be maintained by the District Safety Officer and at the job site.
The Abbreviated APP shall be continuously reviewed and amended, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original Abbreviated APP shall be incorporated in the plan as they are discovered.
6. MANDATORY SAFETY AND HEALTH MEETING TOPICS
Safety Meetings shall be conducted and documented as required by EM 385-1-1. Minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed shall be attached to the Contractors' daily production report. The required mandatory topics will be discussed:
a Review of the Accident Prevention Plan (or Abbreviated APP if applicable) b Methods of Emergency Communications while underway and while working at the project site c Accident Notification and Reporting requirements d Personal Protective Equipment requirements.
e. Equipment Safety
f. First Aid\CPR (First Aid Kits – where they are located and who is who is qualified to provide first aid)
g. Review of Preliminary Hazard Tracking List
h. Review of Activity Hazard Analysis
7. ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)
a. The AHA will be developed by the contractor, supplier or subcontractor and provided to the prime contractor for submittal to the Contracting Officer. The Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) format shall be in accordance with the format provided in Enclosure 2 of this attachment. Submit AHA for review at least 15 calendar days prior to the start of construction.
b. The AHA should be referred to while conducting daily safety and health 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) during the life of the contract at the Contractor supervisory safety meeting and updated as necessary when procedures, scheduling, or hazards change.
c. AHAS shall address the hazards of the PHL as well as those hazards identified during the life cycle of the project.
8. EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT
Contractors will arrange for their own emergency medical treatment. The Government has no responsibility to provide emergency medical treatment. The contractor shall have a person current in the requirements of the American Red Cross First Aid and CPR on site at all times during working hours. An approved First Aid Kit shall be on site and readily available. The requirements for First Aid kits are found in EM-385-1-1, Section 03B.
9. ACCIDENT NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING
a. Accident Notification Notify the Government Quality Assurance Person as soon as practical, but not later than 4 hours after any accident meeting the definition of Recordable Injuries or Illnesses or High Visibility Accidents, property damage equal to or greater than $2,000, or any weight handling equipment accident. Information shall 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.
b. Record all accidents resulting in injury, illness and property damage on USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within five (5) calendar day(s) of the accident. The Contracting Officer will provide copies of any required or special forms.
c. For injuries and illnesses, and property damage accidents resulting in at least $2,000 in damages, the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete USACE Accident Report Form 3394 and provide the report to the Contracting Officer within Five (5) calendar day(s) of the accident. The Quality Assurance person will provide copies of any required or special forms.
d. For any weight handling equipment accident (including rigging gear accidents) the Prime Contractor shall conduct an accident investigation to establish the root cause(s) of the accident, complete the 3394 form and provide the report to the Government Quality Assurance Person within 5 calendar days of the accident. Crane operations shall not proceed until cause is determined and corrective actions have been implemented to the satisfaction of the contracting officer. The Contracting Officer will provide a blank copy of the accident report form.
10. MONTHLY WORK HOUR REPORTS
Monthly exposure reporting to the Contracting Officer is required to be attached to the monthly billing request and submitted by the 5th of every month. 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.
11. CRANE OPERATIONS
a. Crane operators shall meet the requirements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Section 16 and Appendix G. In addition, for mobile cranes with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) rated capacitates of 50,000 pounds or greater, crane operators shall be designated as qualified by a source that qualifies crane operators (i.e., union, a government agency, or an organization that tests and qualifies crane operators). Proof of current qualification shall be provided.
b. Crane Reports Submit crane inspection reports required in accordance with USACE EM 385-1- 1, Appendix H and as specified herein with Daily Reports of Inspections.
c. Crane Documentation: The contractor shall have documentation of compliance for each crane entering an activity under this contract. Documentation shall state that the crane and rigging gear meet applicable OSHA regulations. The contractor shall have documentation that the crane operator(s) is qualified and trained in the operation of the crane to be used. The Contractor shall also documentation for the crane operators working stating they have been trained in the proper use of all safety devices (e.g., anti-two block devices).
d. The use of hooks on equipment for lifting of material must be in accordance with manufacturer's printed instructions.
CONTRACTOR ABBREVIATED ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP) CHECKLIST (EM 385-1-1, Appendix - A, dated; 15 Sept.
08)
Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan
The APP is the Contractor Safety and Health Program Document. The following Site Specific Areas will be addressed:
NOTE: 1. Contractor will complete Checklist and Submit with their APP.
NOTE: 2. Contractor APP WILL be submitted in format below.
NOTE: 3. Safety Office will review Contractor APP and return to PM / COR.
NOTE: 4. Contractor APP's ARE NOT APPROVED by the USACE, only found as Acceptable or Non-Acceptable.
Safety Office Review Status: ACCEPTED BY/DATE: ________________ NOT ACCEPTED
BY/DATE:________________
Contractor Name: Contract No:
Project Title & Location: Included ?
Yes No N/A Page(s)
ALL CHECKLIST ITEMS WILL BE COMPLETED!
11. ABBREVIATED APP for LIMITED-SCOPE SERVICE, SUPPLY AND R&D CONTRACTS. If service, supply and R&D contracts with limited scopes are awarded, the contractor may submit an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan. This APP shall address the following areas at a minimum. If other areas of the EM 385-1-1 are pertinent to the contract, the contractor must assure these areas are addressed as well. x
a. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer. x
b. Background Information to include: Contractor; Contract number; Project name; Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location (map); The project description shall provide a means to evaluate the work being done (see AHA requirements in 01.A.13) and associated hazards involved. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken. x
c. Statement of Safety and Health Policy detailing their commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees. x
d. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include a statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program; Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at all levels to include designated site safety and health officer (SSHO) and associated qualifications. The District SOHO will review the qualifications for acceptance. x
e. Training - new hire SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire of each new employee and any periodic retraining/recertification requirements. x
f. Procedures for job site inspections - assignment of responsibilities and frequency. x
g. Procedures for reporting man-hours worked and reporting and investigating accidents. Report ALL accidents as soon as possible but not more than 4 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). An accident that results in a fatal injury, permanent partial or permanent total disability shall be immediately reported to the Contracting Officer. x
h. Emergency Planning. Employees working alone shall be provided an effective means of emergency communication. This may be cellular phone, two-way radio or other acceptable means. The selected means of communication must be readily available and must be in working condition. x
i. Drinking Water provisions, toilet and washing facilities. x
j. First Aid and CPR training (at least two employees on each shift shall be qualified/certified to administer first aid and CPR) and provision of first aid kit (types/size). x
k. Personal Protective Equipment. x
(1) WORK CLOTHING - Minimum Requirements. Employees shall wear clothing suitable for the weather however minimum requirements for work shall be short-sleeve shirt, long pants (excessively long or baggy pants are prohibited) and leather work shoes. If analysis determines that safety-toed (or other protective) footwear is necessary (i.e., mowing, weedeating, chain saw use, etc), they shall be worn. x
(2) Eye and Face Protection. Eye and face protection shall be worn as determined by an analysis of the operations being performed HOWEVER, all involved in chain saw use, chipping, stump grinding, pruning operations, grass mowing, weedeating and blowing operations shall be provided safety eyewear (Z87.1) as a minimum. x
(3) Hearing Protection. Hearing protection must be worn by all those exposed to high noise activities (to include grass mowing and trimming, chainsaw operations, tree chipping, stump grinding and pruning). x
(4) Head Protection. Hard hats shall comply with ANSI Z89.1 and shall be worn by all workers when a head hazard exists. At a minimum, hard hats shall be worn when performing activities identified in (2) above. x
(5) High Visibility Apparel shall comply with ANSI/ISEA 107, Class 2 requirements at a minimum and shall be worn by all workers exposed to vehicular or equipment traffic. x
(6) Protective Leg chaps shall be worn by all chainsaw operators. x
(7) Gloves of the proper type shall be worn by persons involved in activities that expose the hands to cuts, abrasions, punctures, burns and chemical irritants. x
(8) If work is being performed around water and drowning is a hazard, PFDs must be provided and worn as appropriate. x
l. Machine Guards and safety devices. Lawn maintenance equipment must have appropriate guards and safety devices in place and operational. x
m. Hazardous Substances. When any hazardous substances are procured, used, stored or disposed, a hazard communication program must be in effect and MSDSs shall be available at the worksite. Employees shall have received training in hazardous substances being used. When the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to corrosives, irritants or toxic chemicals, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within 10 seconds of the worksite. x
n. Traffic control shall be accomplished in accordance with DOT’s MUTCD. x
o. Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). Before an employee performs any servicing or maintenance on any equipment where the unexpected energizing or startup of the equipment could occur, procedures must be in place to ensure adequate control of this energy. x
p. Driving, working on (i.e., working with equipment/mowers) while on slopes, working from/in boats/skiffs, etc shall also be considered and dealt with accordingly. x
Attachment 1B: Activity Hazard Analysis
AHA fillable 29Apr11.pdf embedded AHA fillable PDF
Attachment 1C Eng Form 3394 Accident Investigation Report
Eng Form 3394 Accident Investigation Report Adobe Acrobat
Document Instructions Adobe Acrobat
Document
ATTACHMENT 1D Contractor Monthly Man-Hour Reports
USACE Buffalo District Monthly Man Hour Exposure Report (Ref. EM 385-1-1, page-10, Para 01.D.04d)
Contract No.
Month/Year
P/R WEEK WEEK DAYS PER TYPE OF CONTRACTOR MANHOURS # OF LOST WORK-DAYS # OF DAYS SINCE LAST
# BEGINNING ENDING WEEK OPERATION NAME WORKED DUE TO INJURY LOST WORK-DAY
0.0 0.0TOTALS
PROJECT NAME & LOCATION
Embedded Contractor Monthly Man-Hour Report Microsoft Office
Excel 97-2003 Worksh
BID SCHEDULE
COMPANY NAME: __________________________________________
Bid Item No.
Description Bid
Quantity Bid Unit Unit Price ($) Price ($)
1 (Base) Mobilization/Demobilization 1 Job
2 (Base) Snag and Clear – Black Rock Canal and Bird Island Pier
(Canal Side) 3 Day
3 (Option) Snag and Clear and Brush Removal – Bird Island Pier
(River Side) 2 Day
4 (Option) Snag and Clear – Buffalo
Harbor and River 1 Day
5 (Option)
Trash/Debris Cleaning and Disposal – The Pocket area immediately south of the International Railroad (IRR) Bridge
1 Job
TOTAL PRICE PROPOSAL $________________________________
WAGE DETERMINATION05-2372.txt[9/9/2015 8:19:57 AM]
WD 05-2372 (Rev.-19) was first posted on www.wdol.gov on 07/14/2015
REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION
By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION
| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210
| Wage Determination No.: 2005-2372 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 19 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Revision: 07/08/2015 Note: Executive Order (EO) 13658 establishes an hourly minimum wage of $10.10 for 2015 that applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the solicitation is issued on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.10 (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
State: New York
Area: New York Counties of Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, Wyoming **Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**
OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE
01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 13.52 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 15.17 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 17.39 01020 - Administrative Assistant 23.11 01040 - Court Reporter 18.95 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 14.30 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 15.61 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 15.86 01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 12.75 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 12.75 01111 - General Clerk I 12.37 01112 - General Clerk II 13.50 01113 - General Clerk III 15.23 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 23.17 01141 - Messenger Courier 11.85 01191 - Order Clerk I 13.39 01192 - Order Clerk II 14.61 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 15.23 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 16.19 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 19.97 01270 - Production Control Clerk 21.15 01280 - Receptionist 12.75
01290 - Rental Clerk 15.23 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 18.57 01311 - Secretary I 18.57 01312 - Secretary II 20.77 01313 - Secretary III 23.17 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 14.59 01410 - Supply Technician 23.11 01420 - Survey Worker 15.84 01531 - Travel Clerk I 11.74 01532 - Travel Clerk II 12.41 01533 - Travel Clerk III 13.09 01611 - Word Processor I 14.97 01612 - Word Processor II 15.93 01613 - Word Processor III 17.82 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 22.34 05010 - Automotive Electrician 21.67 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 20.85 05070 - Automotive Worker 20.85 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 19.45 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 22.34 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 20.85 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 22.34 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 18.03 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 20.11 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 20.85 05310 - Painter, Automotive 21.67 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 20.85 05370 - Tire Repairer 18.78 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 22.34 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 11.15 07041 - Cook I 10.89 07042 - Cook II 12.01 07070 - Dishwasher 8.75 07130 - Food Service Worker 9.13 07210 - Meat Cutter 15.63 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 9.87 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 22.34 09040 - Furniture Handler 17.51 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 22.34 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 19.23 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 20.73 09130 - Upholsterer 22.34 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 10.18 11060 - Elevator Operator 10.18 11090 - Gardener 16.78 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 11.01 11150 - Janitor 12.70 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 14.30 11240 - Maid or Houseman 9.95 11260 - Pruner 13.27
11270 - Tractor Operator 16.13 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 14.30 11360 - Window Cleaner 13.24 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 14.91 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 16.34 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 20.38 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 20.38 12020 - Dental Assistant 14.92 12025 - Dental Hygienist 29.85 12030 - EKG Technician 24.71 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 24.71 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 14.91 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 15.18 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 16.98 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 18.94 12100 - Medical Assistant 13.94 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 19.46 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 15.23 12190 - Medical Record Technician 17.04 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 14.23 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 32.82 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 10.56 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 11.87 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 12.95 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 14.54 12235 - Optical Dispenser 19.63 12236 - Optical Technician 14.37 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 14.75 12280 - Phlebotomist 14.54 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 23.53 12311 - Registered Nurse I 23.63 12312 - Registered Nurse II 28.90 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 28.90 12314 - Registered Nurse III 34.96 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 34.96 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 41.90 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 21.04 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 18.91 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 23.40 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 28.53 13041 - Illustrator I 19.84 13042 - Illustrator II 24.54 13043 - Illustrator III 29.93 13047 - Librarian 26.64 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 13.31 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 23.38 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 15.75 13061 - Media Specialist I 17.36 13062 - Media Specialist II 19.42 13063 - Media Specialist III 21.66 13071 - Photographer I 14.07
13072 - Photographer II 17.34 13073 - Photographer III 21.45 13074 - Photographer IV 26.17 13075 - Photographer V 31.74 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 18.61 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 15.40 14042 - Computer Operator II 17.23 14043 - Computer Operator III 20.20 14044 - Computer Operator IV 23.94 14045 - Computer Operator V 26.51 14071 - Computer Programmer I 20.28 14072 - Computer Programmer II 25.12 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 15.40 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 23.94 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 28.63 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 34.64 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 41.52 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 28.63 15060 - Educational Technologist 27.34 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 41.52 15080 - Graphic Artist 19.69 15090 - Technical Instructor 21.43 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 26.22 15110 - Test Proctor 17.30 15120 - Tutor 17.30 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations
16010 - Assembler 8.71 16030 - Counter Attendant 8.71 16040 - Dry Cleaner 10.34 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 8.71 16090 - Presser, Hand 8.71 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 8.71 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 8.71 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 8.71 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 10.91 16220 - Tailor 11.48 16250 - Washer, Machine 9.25 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 23.93 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 27.13 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 18.06 21030 - Material Coordinator 21.15 21040 - Material Expediter 21.15 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 17.74 21071 - Order Filler 15.19
21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 18.06 21110 - Shipping Packer 14.98 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 13.00 21140 - Store Worker I 15.51 21150 - Stock Clerk 19.51 21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 18.06 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 18.06 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 26.70 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 25.80 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 26.70 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 27.47 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 21.36 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 25.00 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 23.29 23080 - Aircraft Worker 24.13 23110 - Appliance Mechanic 21.25 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 18.98 23125 - Cable Splicer 28.97 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 20.64 23140 - Carpet Layer 21.57 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 25.51 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 22.23 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 23.02 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 23.84 23260 - Fabric Worker 20.80 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 22.21 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 19.91 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 29.69 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 22.98 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 20.01 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 25.80 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 23.29 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 24.13 23391 - Gunsmith I 19.91 23392 - Gunsmith II 21.57 23393 - Gunsmith III 23.16 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 21.28 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contditioning 23.06 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 22.33 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 23.80 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 23.40 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 22.36 23470 - Laborer 13.61 23510 - Locksmith 20.64 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 24.20 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 21.28 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 18.51 23591 - Metrology Technician I 23.40 23592 - Metrology Technician II 24.24 23593 - Metrology Technician III 24.93 23640 - Millwright 32.96
23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 20.64 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 21.73 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 25.74 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 24.26 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 23.16 23850 - Rigger 23.16 23870 - Scale Mechanic 21.59 23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 23.74 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 19.86 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 25.69 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 26.60 23950 - Telephone Lineman 27.90 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 21.28 23965 - Well Driller 26.30 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 23.16 23980 - Woodworker 19.58 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24570 - Child Care Attendant 10.03 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 12.55 24610 - Chore Aide 9.67 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 13.06 Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 14.23 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 21.43 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 21.38 25070 - Stationary Engineer 21.43 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 19.88 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 21.38 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 18.39 27007 - Baggage Inspector 11.54 27008 - Corrections Officer 26.94 27010 - Court Security Officer 26.74 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 15.49 27040 - Detention Officer 26.94 27070 - Firefighter 24.94 27101 - Guard I 11.54 27102 - Guard II 15.49 27131 - Police Officer I 26.94 27132 - Police Officer II 29.94 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 10.88 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 11.32 28043 - Carnival Equpment Worker 9.47 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 12.14 28310 - Lifeguard 10.82 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 14.24 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 9.91 28515 - Recreation Specialist 15.38 28630 - Sports Official 11.34 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 15.97 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer…
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