Amended BRL UMG QA Services PCDF Design Package 27JUN24.pdf

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Black Rock Lock Upper Miter Gate

Quality Assurance Inspection

Delivery Order WXXXXXXXXX of Contract No. WXXXXXXXDXXXX

U.S. Army Engineer District, Buffalo

478 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14207-3199

January 2024/ Amended June 2024

1. INTRODUCTION - The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Buffalo District, has a requirement for a firm fixed price contract for the execution of quality assurance (QA) on fabricated and coated Hydraulic Steel Structures (HSS) and other metal components. These components are to be fabricated by Stewart Machine. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the contract requirements for performing the quality assurance (QA) inspections during the fabrication, painting and supply of the hydraulic steel structures.

1.1 Services required will include, but are not limited to:

1.1.1 Review of the Fabricator’s submittals to include the following:

a. Nonconformance Reports

b. Welding NDT Calibration records

c. Weld Repairs – Non-Fracture Critical Members

d. Weld Repairs – Fracture Critical Members

e. Heat Straightening procedures.

f. Welding Procedure Specifications

g. Certified Test Reports – To include Ultrasonic, radiographic, magnetic particle and visual inspection reports.

h. Thermal Stress Relief test reports

i. Fracture Control Plan

j. Certified Welder Certifications

k. Certified Welding Inspector Certifications

l. Assembly plan

1.1.2 Development of QA inspection plans

1.1.3 Inspection of structural welded fabrication assemblies, each welded assembly will require (3) inspections:

a. Initial Inspection. The initial field inspection shall commence after substantial completion of subassemblies and comprise a reasonable sampling of each significant Fracture Critical Member (FCM) and non FCM.

b. Intermediate Inspection. The QA Contractor shall schedule the intermediate inspection such that a reasonable verification of final assembly process can be ascertained, but before a substantial portion of the final assembly has been completed.

c. Pre-Final Inspection. The pre-final field inspection shall be conducted after welding has been completed but before painting has commenced.

1.1.4 Inspection of structural bolted fabrication assemblies, each bolted assembly will require (2) inspections.

a. Intermediate Inspection. The QA Contractor shall schedule the intermediate inspection such that a reasonable verification of final assembly bolting can be ascertained, but before final assembly has been completed.

b. Pre-Final Inspection. The pre-final field inspection shall be conducted after bolting has been completed but before painting has commenced.

1.1.5 Inspection of assembly coatings, coated assembly will require (1) inspection once the final coating has been applied.

1.1.6 Review of fabricator requests for information (RFI), material and product testing, and documentation of work performed.

1.1.7 The components to be inspected include the following but are not limited to:

a. Top Girder

b. Bottom Girder

c. Vertical Beams (9 assemblies)

d. Vertical Girders (2 assemblies)

e. Quoin Post

f. Miter Post

g. Skin Plate Sections

h. Gudgeon Hood

i. Operating Strut (top and bottom)

j. Lifting Assembly (3 pieces)

k. Diagonals (2 per gate)

l. Fender Assemblies

m. Walkway Assembly

n. Butterfly Valves (2)

o. Anchorage Links (2 per gate)

p. Miter Guides

q. Gate Assembly

1.2 Travel expenses will be paid for as a reimbursable cost in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and General Services Administration (GSA) continental United States (CONUS) per diem rates.

Additionally, flights shall be reimbursed at the basic economy rate and rental cars shall be reimbursable at no more than the economy car rate.

1.3 If a component fails an inspection, then a reinspection is required. Travel and the above costs will be included. Reinspections must occur within 5 days of the original inspection (except when delayed by the fabrication contractor). Reinspections must be performed under the same ASTMs and requirements of the initial test.

1.4 The services required under this contract shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified.

2. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLITIES - The Contractor shall furnish all material, equipment, supplies, labor, transportation, and services required to accomplish the work described herein. The Contractor shall assign a Project Engineer (PE) who shall be responsible for all work performed and shall be the point of contact (POC) between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). While the Contractor is responsible for identifying any non-compliant items in the fabricator’s work, all findings must be coordinated through the COR. At no time shall the Contractor direct the fabricator’s work. All services shall meet the standards set forth herein.

3. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS - Reference documents referred to herein shall include:

- American Welding Society (AWS) D1.5 Bridge Welding Code – Current edition, including Fracture Critical Member (FCM) designation

- American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel – Current edition

- American Welding Society (AWS) D1.2 Structural Welding Code – Aluminum – Current edition

- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)/National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) Steel Bridge Collaboration Steel Bridge Fabrication QC/QA Guidelines, G4.1-2019.

- American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)/National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) Steel Bridge Collaboration Steel Bridge Fabrication Guide Specification, S2.1-2018

- Research Council on Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using High- Strength Bolts, Current Edition.

- Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Report No. FHWA-SA-91-31 “High Strength Bolts for Bridges,” Appendix A1, Revised February 2005

- Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) QP 1 – Standard Procedure for Evaluating Painting Contractors

4. QUALIFICATIONS - Services will require knowledge of fabrication shop practices including, but not limited to, storage, handling, cutting, bending, machining, fit-up, surface prep, welding, bolting, erection, and coatings to include application. The QA contractor personnel shall meet the qualifications for the positions identified below. All certifications shall remain current for the life of the contract. Any requested changes to the key personnel filling the positions listed below in the Contractor’s proposal must be submitted in writing to the COR and approved in writing prior to any execution of work by the replacement personnel.

4.1 WELDING INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS - The AWS Certified Welding Inspector shall be in conformance with AWS QC1, qualified to ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, Level II or Level III, and shall have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience relating to QA of steel fabrications requiring a minimum AWS D1.1 compliance.

4.2 BOLTED CONNECTION AND ASSEMBLY INSPECTOR QUALIFICATIONS - The bolted connection and assembly inspector shall be experienced in the assembly of bolted fabrications and bolted connections.

In addition, the individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience inspecting bolted connections and assemblies.

4.3 COATING INSPECTOR QUALIFCATIONS - The SSPC Protective Coatings Inspector Level 1 or higher shall have received formal training in coating inspections and testing of various coating systems and methods of application. The individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in inspection and testing of coating systems with the aforementioned certification.

4.4 NDT TECHNICAL QUALIFCATIONS - Non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel shall be qualified to ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A, Level II or Level III. In addition, the individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience conducting NDT testing with the aforementioned certification.

5. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE INSPECTOR - The Contractor will initiate work as specified within the task order as follows.

5.1 DEVELOP QA INSPECTION PLAN:

5.1.1 Identify all welds on each structural fabrication assembly and identify a sample of welds suitable for QA testing.

5.1.2 Prepare a QA inspection plan, which may include site visit preparation, fabricator document review, identification of welds to inspect and inspection methods, identification of FCM, preparation of inspection schedule, bolting requirements, coating plan, coating materials, coating application, assembly requirements and follow-up procedure in cases of non-compliance.

5.2 WELDING AND BOLTED CONNECTON INSPECTIONS - The contractor will review contract plans and specifications for each structural fabrication assembly so the contractor can become familiar with the welding requirements, welds, Fracture Critical Members (FCM), bolting requirements and assembly procedures. Services will include, but are not limited to the following:

5.2.1 Fabrication Submittal Reviews:

a. Reviews shall include but are not limited to welding operators, and inspector qualifications associated with the selected welds identified on a structural component. Notification shall be made to the COR of any items found not to be in compliance.

b. Review all Requests for Information (RFI) from the Fabricator relating to welding and bolting issues including materials, quality, quality control, and provide recommendations for responses.

5.2.2 Perform on-site fabrication inspections of structural fabrication assemblies to include:

a. Conduct field inspections during fabrication as specified in the QA inspection plan. The fabricator site inspections shall include, but not be limited to: review of the fabricator’s QC program;

verification of QC documentation; review of equipment; proper material storage; material prep;

record keeping; welding, bolting; and QC procedures including NDT, weld repair procedures, and QA testing. QA testing shall include visual inspection of all welds in conjunction with testing of materials and products both by destructive and non-destructive testing.

b. Identify inspected welds and bolted connections that are not compliant with contract specifications.

c. Prepare a written report for each structural fabrication assembly site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed and listing of all visual and NDT inspections completed. If QA work indicates that welding and fabrication contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program shall be included.

d. If an inspection is found deficient then a reinspection must occur. Reinspections must occur within 5 days of the original inspection (except when delayed by the fabrication contractor).

Reinspections must be performed under the same ASTMs and requirements of the initial test.

e. A final report shall be prepared after the final inspection of each structural fabrication assembly.

The final report shall recommend acceptance or rejection of each assembly. Each final inspection report shall incorporate all site inspection reports with a summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken for each inspection item. An electronic pdf. copy of each final inspection report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within ten (10) calendar days after the final inspection.

5.2.3 Contractor must be knowledgeable, capable of witnessing, and/or performing the listed tests in accordance with the following standards:

ASTM A802 Practice for Steel Castings, Surface Acceptance Standards, Visual Examination

ASTM A435 Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Plates ASTM A609, LEVEL 3 Practice for Castings, Carbon, Low-Alloy, and Martensitic Stainless Steel, Ultrasonic Examination Thereof ASTM A388 Practice for Ultrasonic Examination of Steel Forgings ASTM A577 Specification for Ultrasonic Angle-Beam Examination of Steel Plates ASTM A578 Specification for Straight-Beam Ultrasonic Examination of Rolled Steel

Plates for Special Applications ASTM A275 Practice for Magnetic Particle Examination of Steel Forgings ASTM E1444 Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing ASTM E165 Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry

ASTM E94 Standard Guide for Radiographic Testing ASTM E747 Standard Practice for Design, Manufacture, and Material Grouping

Classification Quality Indicators (IQI) Used for Radiology ASTM E1032 Standard Test Method for Radiographic Examination of Weldments

- Gamma Ray -Phased Ray -Time of Flight

AWS D1.5 Macroetch Test AWS D1.5 Weld Bend Test AWS D1.5 All Weld Metal Tensile Test

-Transverse Tensile Weld Test ASTM A370 Test Methods and Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products

(Includes Charpy Impact Testing)

- Metal Composition and Identification Tests

- Hardness Testing

Rotational-Capacity Test

Appendix A1, Revised February 2005 of FHWA Report No. FHWA-SA-91- 31 "High Strength Bolts for Bridges"

Verification Test Research Council On Structural Connections (RCSC) Specification for Structural Joints Using High-Strength Bolts

ASTM D6132 Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Applied Organic Coatings Using an Ultrasonic Gage

ASTM D7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous Metals

ASTM D4417,

Method C

Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel, Test Methods for Blast-cleaned Steel

5.3 COATING INSPECTIONS - The contractor will review contract plans and specifications for each structural fabrication assembly. Services will include, but are not limited to:

5.3.1 Fabrication Submittal Reviews:

a. Reviews will include but are not limited to the Preparation and Painting Management Program Plan, coating procedures, qualification of coating applicators, coating material product data, certifications and samples, inspector qualifications associated with the coatings applied on a structural component. Notification shall be made to the COR of any items found not to be in compliance.

b. Review all Requests for Information (RFI) from the Fabricator relating to coating issues including materials, quality, and quality control, and provide recommendations for responses.

5.3.2 Perform on-site coating inspections of structural fabrication assemblies to include:

a. Verify that coatings have been submitted under the correct specification sections and the samples have been delivered to the job site for use. The manufacturer’s name, commercial name, batch, and lot number shall be compared to sample testing data and the submitted coating data.

b. Inspect and verify the coating materials are properly stored and approved.

c. Evaluate surface preparation procedures and standards for adherence to contract specified standards.

d. Monitor the application procedures to verify the Fabricator is meeting contract requirements and standards. Emphasis shall be placed on the time between coats and coverage to irregular surfaces.

e. Special attention shall be given to high strength, bolt connected, contacting surfaces. AISC and RCSC guidance, for structural bolts and connections, shall be followed.

f. Measurements for the Dry Film Thickness (DFT) shall be taken to determine compliance of the fabricator’s coating system. One gage shall be used to measure the prime coat and the final film thicknesses. The method used for DFT measurements shall be ASTM D 1186. Calibration for the instrument shall be as required in the contract specifications.

5.3.3 Coating Inspection Reporting shall be required for each site visit. The Contractor QA personnel shall coordinate with the COR for scheduling of fabricator site visits.

5.3.4 Prepare a written report for each structural fabrication assembly site visit that includes a summary of QA work completed and a listing of all visual and NDT inspections completed. If QA work indicates that welding and fabrication contract specifications are not being met, photos of noncompliant areas and recommended actions to correct the deficiencies shall be included in the report. The adequacy of the fabricator’s QC program shall be included.

5.3.5 A final report shall be prepared after the final inspection of each structural fabrication assembly.

The final report shall recommend acceptance or rejection of each assembly. Each final inspection report shall incorporate all site inspection reports with a summary of deficiencies and corrective actions taken for each inspection item. An electronic pdf. copy of each final inspection report shall be submitted to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after the final inspection.

6. FABRICATION CONTRACT INFORMATION

6.1 The contract consists of the following components. Plans and specifications from fabrication contract can be found as an attachment to this scope of work:

a. (2) 40 Foot vertically framed miter gates

b. (2) Pairs of Anchorage Links

c. (2) embedded Sill Bearing Assemblies

d. (2) Embedded Top Bearing Assemblies

e. (2) Embedded Pintle Assemblies

7. FABRICATOR ADDRESSES

7.1 Mechanical component fabrication activities:

Steward Machine Co., INC.

3911 13TH AVE N

Birmingham, AL 35234

7.2 Structural fabrication, painting, assembly activities:

Steward Machine Co., INC 2431 Airport Rd.

S. Bainbridge, GA 39817

Ph. 205-841-6461 https://stewardmachine.com/contact/205-841-6461

8. PRICE PROPOSAL FORMAT

8.1 Provide unit and total prices in accordance with the CLIN structure provided herein. Additionally, provide backup data indicating breakout of material, labor, travel, and profit as applicable for each item on the Bid Schedule Backup data worksheet.

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

9.1 The period of performance of this SOW is 18 months (FEB24-AUG25), commencing on the date of the Award.

9.2 QA contractor must work around the fabrication timeline and must be able to adapt to potential changes in the fabrication timeframe.

9.3 The COR will coordinate the project schedule with the QA contractor after contract award.

Period of Performance per Task

Task

Section of

Scope

Description

From Award (calendar days)

1 5.1 Quality Control Plan 30

2 5.2 Welding and Bolted Connection Inspections As necessary to accommodate fabricator’s schedule

(Attachment 1)

3 5.3 Coating Inspections As necessary to accommodate fabricator’s schedule

(Attachment 1)

Work Item #

Description Unit of Measure

Quantity Bid Unit- Price

(Dollars)

Bid Cost

1 Quality Control Plan Ea 1

2 Welding Connection Inspections LS 1

3 Bolted Connection Inspections LS 1

4 Coating Inspections LS 1 5 Optional Welding Connection Reinspection Ea 5 6 Optional Bolted Connection Reinspection Ea 5

7 Optional Coating Reinspection Ea 5

Total Cost

10. SAFETY

10.1 All inspections will be conducted in accordance with EM-385-1-1 and OSHA safety standards.

10.2 The Contractor is required to adhere to the fabricators safety standards/requirements as required to complete the work outlined herein this task order.

10.3 All safety notifications, violations, or requests for information must be reported to the COR and LRB

Safety Office. All mishaps must be reported immediately.

ATTN: Michael Polek, Buffalo District Safety and Occupational Health Officer 478 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14207-3199 Phone: (716) 913-8867 Emails: michael.w.polek@usace.army.mil and lrb.districtsafety@usace.army.mil

11. PAYMENT REQUESTS, ACCRUALS, AND REPORTS

11.1 PAYMENT REQUESTS: Payment requests or invoices shall be submitted using an ENG Form

93 (refer to Attachment 3) and shall contain the following information as a minimum:

Project Title, Contract Number, Delivery Order Number, Contractor’s Title (name) and address as it appears in the contract award document, Invoice Number (or indicate FINAL PAYMENT), date of invoice, dates covered for each invoice, total contract amount with all modifications and amounts listed individually, amounts retained, amount remaining in the contract to be completed, certification of the invoice by a responsible individual of the firm, and any other pertinent information that shall assist in review and processing. The invoice must be accompanied by supporting documentation for each task worked on during the billing period. The USACE Contracting Officer cannot sign off on any invoice for which supporting documentation is not provided. E-mail payments requests promptly to:

lrb-a-e-invoices@usace.army.mil tyler.a.zbytek@usace.army.mil

11.2 MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORTS: Monthly, the contractor shall submit a roll-up report of all major work accomplishments and outstanding issues for each the reports included in this Task Order. The report shall include a list of remaining milestones to be accomplished as a reminder of requirements forthcoming for the proposed station. Completion of work prescribed by this Task Order shall be documented in these progress reports. The first monthly progress report shall be due one month after the Contract Award on this Task Order.

The monthly progress report shall show various items included in the work as a percentage of the total fee, the order in which the work shall be carried out, and the dates on which the items of work shall be started and completed. Significant milestones such as review submittals shall be shown. The schedule shall provide for completion of all work within the time specified in this SOW (See Section 5.0). The contractor shall assign sufficient personnel to insure the execution of the work in accordance with the approved progress schedule. An updated progress chart shall be submitted with each payment estimate (ENG Form 93).

mailto:michael.w.polek@usace.army.mil mailto:lrb.districtsafety@usace.army.mil mailto:lrb-a-e-invoices@usace.army.mil mailto:tyler.a.zbytek@usace.army.mil

11.3 ACCRUALS. Each month, accrual information shall be presented according to the following sample format:

The table shall include actual billings, accruals, and projections of costs for each month remaining in the fiscal year (i.e., 01 October 2010 - 30 September 2011). Updated earnings and cost projections for the current month shall be presented alongside accrual information from the previous month.

Actual payments made may not include all of the earned value of work performed in a given month.

Accruals are used to provide projections of the incremental costs not yet paid for, but

Current Earnings & Cost Projections

Project Name

Project Phase (i.e., SI, RI, FS, PP/ROD, etc.)

For Month Ending May 2008

Month

Actual Billings

Projection s

Cumulative = Actuals + Projections

Oct-10 $0 $0

Nov-10 $0 $0

Dec-10 $0 $0

Jan-11 $0 $0

Feb-11 $53,222 $53,222

Mar-11 $120,031

$173,253

Apr-11 $80,349 $253,602

May-11 $95,000 $35,000 $383,602

Jun-11 $200,000 $583,602

Jul-11 $50,000 $633,602

Aug-11 $633,602

Sep-11 $633,602

Total: $348,602 $285,000 $633,602

Last Month’s Earnings & Cost Projections

Project Name

Project Phase (i.e., SI, RI, FS, PP/ROD, etc.)

For Month Ending April 2008

Month

Actual Billings

Projection s

Cumulative = Actuals +

Projections

Oct-10 $0 $0

Nov-10 $0 $0

Dec-10 $0 $0

Jan-11 $0 $0

Feb-11 $53,222 $53,222

Mar-11 $120,03

$173,253

Apr-11 $60,349 $20,000 $253,602

May-11 $130,000 $383,602

Jun-11 $200,000 $583,602

Jul-11 $50,000 $633,602

Aug-11 $633,602

Sep-11 $633,602

Total:

$233,60

$400,000 $633,602 earned. Consequently, there may be instances where both actual payments and an accrual must be entered for the current month. Accruals may also be entered for previous months where no billings/payments have been made but work has been accomplished.

12. PUBLIC AFFAIRS

The contractor shall not make available to news media or publicly disclose any data generated or reviewed under this SOW. When approached by the news media, public officials, etc., the contractor shall refer them to:

U.S. Army Engineer District, Buffalo

ATTN: Andrew Kornacki, Buffalo District Public Affairs Officer 478 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202-3278 Phone: (716) 879-4260 Email: andrew.a.kornacki @usace.army.mil

Reports and data generated under this SOW shall become the property of the Government and distribution to any other entity by the contractor is prohibited, unless authorized by the USACE Contracting Officer. The USACE, Buffalo District shall prepare and publish all required legal notices.

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job $4,537,764.00 $4,537,764.00 Pair of Miter Gate Leafs

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Pair of Miter Gate Leafs

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PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81EU621397414

PSC CD: 9640

NET AMT $4,537,764.00

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CIN: W81EU6213974140001

$4,537,764.00

0002 1 Job $41,600.00 $41,600.00 Record (As-built) Drawings

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Record (As-built) Drawings

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81EU621397414

NET AMT $41,600.00

CIN: 000000000000000000000000000000

$41,600.00

0003 1 Job $44,200.00 $44,200.00 Photographs

Photographs

NET AMT $44,200.00

$44,200.00

0004 90 Days $327.60 $29,484.00 OPTION Option "A"

Temporary Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated Items

NET AMT $29,484.00

0005 60 Days $327.60 $19,656.00 OPTION Option "B"

NET AMT $19,656.00

0006 30 Days $327.60 $9,828.00 OPTION Option "C"

NET AMT $9,828.00

0007 15 Days $327.60 $4,914.00 OPTION Option "D"

NET AMT $4,914.00

0008 1 Each $120,091.00 $120,091.00

EXERCISED

OPTION

Option "E"

Spare Pair of Primary and Secondary Anchorage Links for the Right Hand Leaf

NET AMT $120,091.00

$120,091.00

0009 1 Each $120,091.00 $120,091.00

EXERCISED

OPTION

Option "F"

Spare Pair of Primary and Secondary Anchorage Links for the Left Hand Leaf

NET AMT $120,091.00

$120,091.00

0010 1 Each $44,996.00 $44,996.00

EXERCISED

OPTION

Option "G"

Spare set of pintle ball and bushing

NET AMT $44,996.00

$44,996.00

0011 90 Days $3,777.78 $340,000.20 OPTION Option "H"

FFP

Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated Items on Contractor-furnished Barge(s)

NET AMT $340,000.20

0012 60 Days $5,166.67 $310,000.20 OPTION Option "I"

FFP

Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated Items on Contractor-furnished Barge(s)

NET AMT $310,000.20

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government 0008 Destination Government Destination Government 0009 Destination Government Destination Government 0010 Destination Government Destination Government 0011 Destination Government Destination Government 0012 Destination Government Destination Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 15-NOV-2024 1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT SECTION

SCHMIDBAUER, GABRIEL

1776 NIAGARA STREET

BUFFALO NY 14207-3199

716-879-4423

W912P4

0002 15-NOV-2024 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 15-NOV-2024 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 15-NOV-2024 90 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 15-NOV-2024 60 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 15-NOV-2024 30 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 15-NOV-2024 15 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 15-NOV-2024 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 15-NOV-2024 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0010 15-NOV-2024 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0011 30-NOV-2024 90 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0012 30-NOV-2024 60 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

AA: 96X31230000 082425 3230530LJ0001660 NA 96301

AMOUNT: $4,908,742.00

ACRN CLIN/SLIN CIN AMOUNT

AA 0001 W81EU6213974140001 $4,537,764.00

0002 000000000000000000000000000000 $41,600.00 0003 000000000000000000000000000000 $44,200.00 0008 000000000000000000000000000000 $120,091.00 0009 000000000000000000000000000000 $120,091.00 0010 000000000000000000000000000000 $44,996.00

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30-November 2024. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR 1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the period as follows: The Option CLIN’s A, B, C, D may be exercised anytime within the base award period of performance. Option CLIN’s E, F, G may be exercised 60 days within the award date. Regarding Options H and I, if either of these options are exercised, the option exercised first will be exercised prior to 30 November 2024. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(End of clause)

CERTIFIED FINAL DOCUMENTS - RTA

FY22 Black Rock Lock Upper Miter Gate Fabrication Black Rock Channel Buffalo, New York

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

JUNE 2022

FY22 BRL UPPER MITERGATE FABRICATION CERTIFIED FINAL DOCUMENTS - RTA

FY22UPPERMGFAB W911WN22D0005-W912P422D0040

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 59 20 FABRICATION OF HYDRAULIC STEEL STRUCTURES

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 73 01 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) GRATING

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 97 02 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 16.33 MITER GATES

35 20 16.65 MITER GATE BUTTERFLY VALVES AND ACTUATORS

35 20 17.15 MITER GATE BUBBLER SYSTEM

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 DISCRIPTION OF WORK

1.1.1 Single Job Payment Items

1.1.1.1 Miter Gate Leafs - Base Offer

1.1.1.1.1 Partial Progress Payments

1.1.1.2 Photographs - Base Offer

1.1.1.3 Record (As-Built) Drawings - Base Offer

1.1.2 Unit Price Payment Items

1.1.2.1 Temporary Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated

Components - Option

1.1.2.2 Spare Pair of Primary and Secondary Anchorage Links for the

Left-Hand Leaf - Option

1.1.2.3 Spare Pair of Primary and Secondary Anchorage Links for the

Right-Hand Leaf - Option

1.1.2.4 Spare Set of Pintle Ball and Bushing - Option

1.1.2.5 Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated Items on

Contractor-Furnished Barge(s) Past 30 November 2024 - Option

1.2 CONTRACT ACCRUALS

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 FABRICATION SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 General Requirements

1.4.2 Schedule Format

1.4.2.1 Bar Chart Schedule

1.4.3 Schedule Acceptance

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

3.2 DELIVERY

3.2.1 Delivery Location

3.2.2 Shipping

3.3 STORAGE

3.4 TESTING

3.5 FABRICATION PROGRESS PHOTOS

3.5.1 Camera

3.5.2 File Names for Photographs

3.6 GENERAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDANCE

3.6.1 PHYSICAL SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

3.6.2 PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING e-VERIFY

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SECTION 01 11 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

This section is intended to give the general requirements for required within this fabrication contract.

1.1 DISCRIPTION OF WORK

The work shall consist of fabricating the Upper Miter Gates Leafs for the Black Rock Lock (BRL). This includes the fabrication of all of the appurtenant items including, but not limited to gudgeon anchorage assemblies, diagonals, strut pin housing, strut pins and connection components, mitering devices, pintle assemblies, quoin and miter contact block assemblies, bottom sill rubber seal, walkways, aluminum walkway grating, handrailing, grease lines, fenders, lifting lugs, additional pintle sockets with bushings, fasteners, patterns, and other appurtenances as called for in these specifications and shown on the plans. They shall be fabricated in accordance with these specifications and the attached drawings. Once fabricated the delivery all fabricated components is also to completed by barge

1.1.1 Single Job Payment Items

1.1.1.1 Miter Gate Leafs - Base Offer

Payment will be made for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to fabricate, and deliver the new miter gate leafs, including all metalwork fabrication, shop assembly, testing, painting, and mock-ups.

a. Payment will include required shop assembly of the gate components.

Payment will be made for all appurtenant items including, but not limited to gudgeon anchorage assemblies, diagonals, strut pin housing, strut pins and connection components, mitering devices, pintle assemblies, quoin and miter contact block assemblies, bottom sill rubber seal, walkways, aluminum walkway grating, handrailing, grease lines, fenders, lifting lugs, additional pintle sockets with bushings, fasteners, patterns, and other appurtenances as called for in these specifications and shown on the plans.

b. Payment will be made for shop applied coating systems, including all materials, equipment, and labor, required to paint the hydraulic structure in accordance with Section 09 97 02 PAINTING: HYDRAULIC

STRUCTURES.

c. Payment will be made for all costs required for testing of materials and products incorporated into the work.

d. Payment will include all other incidental costs to furnish the miter gate leafs, including furnishing and delivering patterns, as shown on the contract drawings and as specified.

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1.1.1.1.1 Partial Progress Payments

Partial progress payments will be made to the Contractor for materials, fabrication, and shop assembly. Payment will be made provided the materials have been accepted by the Contracting Officer, properly stored by the Contractor, and provided that satisfactory evidence is furnished in accordance with the Contract Clause PROGRESS PAYMENTS, that the Contractor has acquired title to the material and will be utilized on the work covered by this Contract. Partial progress payments will be individually made as the work progresses on the following basis.

Payments will be made on a milestone basis for completion of assemblies or subassemblies under this bid item, but not more frequently than monthly.

Develop a schedule of values itemizing the cost of assemblies/subassemblies and the milestones at which payment will be requested. Submitted the schedule of values for Government approval. The schedule of values may include milestones such as (but not limited to): shop drawings approved;

materials received; fit-up complete; final assembly complete; and delivery.

Retain of 10 percent of the bid item price will be withheld from payment until Government acceptance of the complete assembly at the final delivery point. Include with all request for payment the schedule of values and which items and corresponding milestones are being invoiced.

1.1.1.2 Photographs - Base Offer

Payment will be made for all costs associated with obtaining all required photographs, printing of hard copies, and submission as stated below:

a. During the progress of the work, submit the photographs to depict the progress of the work both on-site and off-site at fabrication facilities. Obtain enough photographs to adequately depict each phase of the work and show the progress made during those phases and at the completion of the project. All photographs are required to show work accomplished since the previous photographs, including captions showing the part number being fabricated. Continuously obtain photographs throughout each month in which work is in progress.

b. In coordination with the Contracting Officer, obtain one set of progress photographs per month, over the full duration of this contract, except photographs will not be required for days when no work is in progress. Obtain these photographs daily and submit the entire months photographs. If no progress is made on any given day, photographs will not be required. Submit the digital version of all photographs, obtained each month, to the Contracting Officer for approval, between the first and fifth day of each month.

c. Submit the electronic and hard copy photographs via the methods as determined at the Pre-fabrication meeting.

d. Obtain additional sets of photographs as directed by the Contracting Officer.

After all work has been completed obtain overlapping photographs of all six sides of the completely assemble gates. Overlap the photographs by a minimum of 20%. Use the same zoom for all photographs.

1.1.1.3 Record (As-Built) Drawings - Base Offer

Payment will be made for all costs associated with the production of all

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 1003 record drawings and models as stated in Section 01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

1.1.2 Unit Price Payment Items

1.1.2.1 Temporary Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated Components - Option

Measurement will be made based upon the number of calendar days the gate leafs and associated items are stored.

Unit of measure: days

1.1.2.2 Spare Pair of Primary and Secondary Anchorage Links for the Left-Hand Leaf - Option

Payment will be made for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to furnish a spare pair of anchorage links, consisting of a single primary anchorage link and a single secondary anchorage link, for the left hand leaf, as shown on the details on sheet S-565.

Unit of measure: Each

1.1.2.3 Spare Pair of Primary and Secondary Anchorage Links for the Right-Hand Leaf - Option

Payment will be made for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to furnish a spare pair of anchorage links, consisting of a single primary anchorage link and a single secondary anchorage link, for the right hand leaf, as shown on the details on sheet S-565.

Unit of measure: Each

1.1.2.4 Spare Set of Pintle Ball and Bushing - Option

Payment will be made for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to furnish a spare set of pintle ball and bushing, as shown on the details on sheet S-535, Detail A1, and sheet S-535, Detail A4.

Unit of measure: Each

1.1.2.5 Storage of Miter Gate Leafs and Associated Items on

Contractor-Furnished Barge(s) Past 30 November 2024 - Option

Payment will be made for all labor, equipment, material and supply costs to maintain the storage of the miter gate leafs, and any other items stored on the barge(s), while the barge(s) are moored in slip at the Black Rock Lock.

Storage begins on 01 December 2024, and ending on the day the miter gate leafs are removed from the barge(s).

If multiple barges are used they will be considered as one barge. The ending date for the storage will be the date that the 2nd miter gate leaf is removed from its barge.

Unit of measure: Days

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1.2 CONTRACT ACCRUALS

Submit a monthly listing of accruals. Accruals are used to provide projections of the incremental costs not yet paid for but earned. Make the accrual submittal one week before the end of each month throughout the contract duration. Provide the accrual information for each line item of the Bidding Schedule.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall submit a Fabrication and Production Schedule for Government review. The Contractor shall submit their Quality Control Plan for fabrication for Government review and approval.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Delivery Work Plan; G

1.4 FABRICATION SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS

1.4.1 General Requirements

a. Submit a Fabrication and Delivery Schedule in for the form of a bar chart and uypdate as required.

b. During fabrication document the progress of the project with photographs as stated. Furnish the Contracting Officer progress photographs to depict progress of fabrication throughout the life of the contract. Obtain the photographs using digital photography.

Electronic copies of approved photographs on a storage media approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.4.2 Schedule Format

1.4.2.1 Bar Chart Schedule

a. Show submittals, government review periods, material/equipment delivery, utility outages, inspection, testing, and closeout activities. Make the Bar Chart time scaled and generated using an electronic spreadsheet program.

b. Update the fabrication schedule at monthly intervals or when the schedule has been revised. Keep the updated schedule current, reflecting actual activity progress and plan for completing the remaining work. Submit copies of purchase orders and confirmation of delivery dates as directed.

1.4.3 Schedule Acceptance

a. Prior to the start of work, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for acceptance a Fabricatoin Schedule in the form of a Bar Chart, except as modified in this contract. Cover the period of time from the Notice of Award through the specified duration of the contract, including all private and Government work, and the plant intended for each project, and submit to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of receipt of the Notice of Award. Acceptance of an error free Baseline Schedule and updates is a condition precedent to processing the Contractor's pay request.

(1) Include a pre-delivery meeting with the Contracting Officer.

Include this date in the Delivery Work Plan. If this date changes, update both the Fabrication schedule and the Deivery Work Plan.

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b. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 48 hours in advance of changes in the fabrication schedule. Provide a plan for the coordination of fabrication activities indicated in the specifications and shown on the contract drawings. See section 35 20 16.33 MITER GATES MITER GATES for shipping requirements to include in the schedule.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

The work shall be prosecuted in such order of precedence as best suits the Contractor's fabrication and delivery schedule and the following restrictions. The Contractor shall perform the work in a diligent, effective manner, and shall schedule his operations in such a manner that the work is completed on time.

3.2 DELIVERY

Ship the miter gate leafs using Contractor-furnished barge(s).

Use of any temporary storage sites is at the discretion of the Contractor.

Delivery of the Gate Leafs and their associated components must be between 01 November 2024 and 15 November 2024, with the government to remove the gates leafs from the contractor barge by 30 November 2024. Options "H" and "I" will be exercised if the miter gate leafs cannot be removed from the barge(s) by 30 November 2024.

Upon arrival to the delivery location at the Black Rock Lock, the Contractor and the Government will perform a joint final inspection of the items prior to off-loading. Document any additional damages that may have occurred during shipment of the items. Repair any damage to any item, caused by negligence or improper protection during delivery, to the satisfaction of the Government, at no cost to the Government.

Submit a Delivery Work Plan for approval describing in detail the proposed methods of delivery of the gates and how the gates are to be loaded for shipment. In the plan, address equipment, machinery and site limitations identified in the specifications and discussed at the pre-delivery meeting between the Contractor and the Government. Submit the plan at least 60 calendars days prior to proposed shipment of any structure(s). Include, but not be limited to, the following:

a. Type and size of barge(s) to be used for delivery including the "On Charter" survey of the barge describing its seaworthiness.

b. Propelling unit to be used for delivery

c. Location and description of intermediate assembly or handling areas (if any) between the fabrication location and the delivery location

d. Cranes and other lifting and positioning equipment to be used

e. Packaging of components

f. Blocking and method of securing

g. Items required to satisfy the shipment requirements detailed in Section 35 20 16.33 MITER GATES

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3.2.1 Delivery Location

The delivery location of the miter gate leafs and all other parts is the Black Rock Lock.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Black Rock Lock 1776 Niagara Street Buffalo, NY 14207 On-Site Contact: Mr. Adam Hamm Telephone: 716-879-4107

Site Delivery Map can be found attached at the end of this section.

3.2.2 Shipping

Furnish final weight and center of gravity computations for structure(s), as delivered, at least 30 calendar days prior to shipment. Also provide diagrams for approval, showing arrangement of the gate leafs, as they are to be shipped. Loading plans showing how the gate is to be transported are to be submitted with the plans stamped by a Professional Engineer.

3.3 STORAGE

Provide any temporary storage of the completed miter gates and other materials prior to final delivery to the Black Rock Lock. The temporary storage site is at the discretion of the Contractor. Provide the Contracting Officer, or their representative, safe access to the temporary storage site.

Store ship loose components and any loose shipped items identified within the plans in a manner that protects them. Group the items and make them readily accessible so a verification of receipt can be performed. Package small items together, such as pins and pintle shoe filler, in a wooden crate(s) and the crate(s) labeled to identify the contents. Store the gate leafs at a location and in a manner to prevent damage or deterioration.

Provide all blocking, supports and protective measures required for storage.

Repair any damage to any item, caused by negligence or improper protection during storage to the satisfaction of the Government, at no cost to the Government.

3.4 TESTING

Where testing is specified to be performed by the Government, the Government will perform the testing or will have the testing performed at a commercial laboratory at the expense of the Government.

Where additional samples from…