Cordell Hull Excitation AMD-005 Specifications.pdf

Solicitation # W912P519R0001

US Army Corps Of Engineers Nashville District

Excitation Replacement

Cordell Hull Power Plant Smith County, Tennessee

Technical Specifications- Amendment 005

July 2020

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Excitation Replacement Cordell Hull W912P519R0001_AMD 005 Smith County, TN

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 60 00 CONCRETE DEMOLITION, REPAIR OF CONCRETE SURFACES, AND

MINOR EQUIPMENT FOUNDATIONS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 25 00 BUS STRUCTURES

DIVISION 48 - ELECTRICAL POWER GENERATION

48 19 26 DIGITAL EXCITERS

48 70 01 NERC COMPLIANCE FOR HYDROGENERATORS

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

1.2 LOCATION AND ACCESS

1.2.1 Location

1.2.2 Access to Site

1.3 Contractor's Working Hours

1.4 Unit Outages and Sequence of Installation

1.5 COORDINATION CONFERENCES

1.6 PARTNERING

1.7 REFERENCES

1.8 SUBMITTALS

1.9 PROJECT SIGNS

1.9.1 General

1.9.2 Materials

1.9.3 Painting

1.9.4 Erection and Maintenance

1.10 CONTRACTOR'S STAGING AREA

1.11 DAILY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

1.12 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

1.13 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

1.14 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

1.15 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

3.1.1 Contractor Responsibilities

3.1.2 Interruptions of Utilities

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SECTION 01 00 00

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

This section comprises an explanation of the general contract requirements needed to accomplish the work. All work specified herein shall be accomplished in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the specifications and drawings.

1.2 LOCATION AND ACCESS

1.2.1 Location

Cordell Hull Dam is located at river mile 313.50 on the Cumberland River in Carthage, Tennessee. The Cordell Hull Project is comprised of, from southwest to northeast, a southwestern Navigation Lock, 5 Spillway Gates, a Powerhouse, and an northeastern Embankment

1.2.2 Access to Site

Cordell Hull Project maintenance personnel must be on site at all times during the Contractor's work. Project personnel currently work Monday through Thursday, 10 hour day shifts 6:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Contractor work will not be allowed on Federal Holidays.

1.3 Cont r act or ' s Wor ki ng Hour s

The Cont r act or ' s wor ki ng hour s shal l be t he same as t he pr oj ect st af f .

Pr oposed changes t o Cont r act or wor ki ng hour s whi ch ext end past 5: 00 p. m.

weekdays, on Fr i day, on weekends, and Feder al hol i days or whi ch ar e di f f er ent f r om Gover nment wor ki ng hour s shal l be coor di nat ed and appr oved by t he Cont r act i ng Of f i cer 30 cal endar days i n advance. Thi s i ncl udes wor ki ng si x ( 10) hour days per week. No doubl e shi f t wi l l be al l owed.

Di f f er i ng wor ki ng hour s ar e not guar ant eed or war r ant ed by t he Gover nment .

1.4 Uni t Out ages and Sequence of I nst al l at i on

A uni t out age must be coor di nat ed and appr oved by t he Cont r act i ng Of f i cer 14 cal endar days i n advance. Uni t out ages shoul d l ast no mor e t han 60 days. Onl y one uni t out age i s al l owed at a t i me. The out age uni t must have al l t est i ng compl et ed and be accept ed by t he Gover nment bef or e an out age i s gr ant ed f or anot her uni t . The uni t i nst al l at i on sequence wi l l be as f ol l ows; Uni t 3, Uni t 2, Uni t 1.

1.5 COORDINATION CONFERENCES

Routine coordination conferences will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer throughout the life of this project. Coordination conferences will be held to discuss contract administration, Contractor quality control, SECTION 01 00 00 Page 2 phasing, scheduling, and other aspects relating to this construction. The Corps of Engineers and the Contractor will be represented at each of these meetings. Coordination conferences will be scheduled to occur when notified by the Contracting Officer.

1.6 PARTNERING

In order to most effectively accomplish this contract, the Government urges the contractor to join the Government in establishing a cohesive and professional project management team. Through this "partnering" relationship both entities would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization for the ultimate goal of assuring that the project’s intended results are achieved, within budget and on schedule. This endeavor seeks an environment that nurtures team building, cooperation and trust between the Government and the Contractor. The partnering relationship would be bilateral in make-up, and participation will be totally voluntary.

The first step in initiating the concept would be a joint project management team "partnering" conference attended by multiple officers from each organization representing management and the key jobsite staff of each entity. The initial conference would be held within the first thirty

(30) days following contract award. The Resident Engineer would chair the conference, establish its agenda and distribute minutes of the meeting. A professional facilitator acceptable to both parties would lead the participants of the session, through the steps of team building and the formation of a problem solving mechanism within the group. The conference duration would be no more than one day. Location of the conference would be offsite within a 60 mile radius of the jobsite at a facility which offers conference rooms and food service. All costs in connection with rented facilities and the facilitator would be shared equally by the Government and the Contractor. Each organization would pay other costs of its respective employees attending the conference.

Additional partnering sessions would be held no less than biannually.

Implementation of the partnering concept and philosophy would be an on-going process.

1.7 REFERENCES

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

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EP 310-1-6a (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 1

EP 310-1-6b (2006) Sign Standards Manual, VOL 2, Appendices

1.8 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

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1.9 PROJECT SIGNS

1.9.1 General

Furnish and erect, upon si t e mobi l i zat on, a PROJECT IDENTIFICATION SIGN and a SAFETY PERFORMANCE SIGN at the location directed by the Contracting Officer. Letter signs on one side only and conform to EP 310-1-6a (Section 16), EP 310-1-6b , and to the details and colors shown on the sketches attached at the end of Section 01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS.

Name the project as follows:

Cordell Hull Excitation System Replacement

1.9.2 Materials

Construct the sign with a face sheet of 3/4 inch exterior grade plywood mounted on a substantial framework of treated 4-inch by 4-inch material.

Screws shall be commercial quality and of sizes shown.

1.9.3 Painting

Apply one prime coat and two finish coats of exterior oil paint to signs and post before lettering. Apply letters and trim to one side only using one coat of enamel of color, style, and size shown.

1.9.4 Erection and Maintenance

Erect signs at the locations designated by the Contracting Officer. Signs shall be plumb and backfill of post holes shall be well tamped to properly support the signs throughout the life of the contract. Maintain signs in good condition until completion of the contract. Remove signs from the site upon final acceptance of the contract work.

1.10 CONTRACTOR'S STAGING AREA

The Contractor will be assigned an area within or near the project site for use as a staging area. The building of structures, the erection of tents or other forms of protection will be permitted only at such places as the Government shall approve, and the sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about such structures shall at all times be maintained in a satisfactory manner. Temporary Contractor facilities provided during Construction shall be removed prior to final acceptance from the Government. As a minimum the area shall be left looking "broom clean" and at least as clean as before the structure placement.

1.11 DAILY CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL

Work areas shall be kept reasonably neat on a daily basis. Debris resulting from the work, such as empty paint cans, packing cases, scrap lumber, oil and grease spills, and other debris shall be collected, removed, and disposed of off-site at least once per week. Government trash cans, dump boxes and other containers shall not be used. Liquid waste shall not be disposed of in existing drains.

1.12 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

Existing facilities shall be protected whether or not shown on the drawings. Upon completion of the work, existing facilities, not included as a portion of the work, shall be left in a condition equal to the

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 4 original condition prior to the contract. Costs for repair and restoration of any facilities shall be considered to be incidental to and included in the contract price.

1.13 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

The Contractor's performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR Part

42.15 in the areas of quality, schedule, cost control, management, utilization of small businesses, and regulatory compliance at minimum.

The evaluation will include a written narrative and rating of either exceptional, very good, satisfactory, marginal, or unsatisfactory for each. The format for the evaluation is attached at the end of Section

01 95 00 FORMS AND ATTACHMENTS.

The Contractor's review of the evaluation shall be completed electronically at the CPARS, http://www.cpars.gov . This website also includes guidance and the user's manual.

Upon contract award, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the name and e-mail address of the Contractor's Representative to be registered into the system. Following initial completion by the Government, the Contractor will have sixty (60) calendar days to review, comment, and return the evaluation.

1.14 VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

CONTRACTS

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

a. U.S. Department of Labor Veterans employment: www.vets.gov/

b. Federal veteran employment information: www.fedshirevets.gov/index.aspx

c. Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS):

http://www.dol.gov/vets/

d. Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: http://benefits.va.gov/vow/

e. U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

http://www.wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

f. Hiring Our Heroes initiative:

www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

g. Guide to Hiring Veterans:

www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/white_house_business_council_ -_guide_to_hiring_veterans_0.pdf

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1.15 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

No separate payment will be made for the work covered under this section.

The costs thereof shall be included in the item to which the work pertains.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

3.1.1 Contractor Responsibilities

a. The Contractor shall be responsible for the availability of utilities for use on the project. Raw water is available with no charge at the site. Desi gnat ed r est r ooms wi l l be avai l abl e on si t e.

I nt er net access wi l l avai l abl e t hr ough t he guest l ogi n. The cont r act or can set up t abl es i n t he er ect i on bay t o ser ve as a l unch ar ea. The contractor shall supply any other utilities needed at his cost. The Contractor shall carefully conserve any utilities furnished without charge.

b. The Contractor, at its expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, and associated paraphernalia.

c. The Contractor is responsible for providing drinking water facilities for all personnel associated with this contract.

3.1.2 Interruptions of Utilities

a. No utility services shall be interrupted by the Contractor to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose without approval of the Contracting Officer.

b. Request for Permission to shut down services shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer not less than seventeen (17) days prior to date of proposed interruption. The request shall give the following information:

(1) Nature of Utility (Gas, L.P. or H.P., Water, etc.)

(2) Size of line and location of shutoff.

(3) Buildings and services affected.

(4) Hours and date of shutoff.

(5) Estimated length of time services will be interrupted.

c. Services shall not be shutoff until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

d. Shutoffs which will cause interruption of Government work operations as determined by the Contracting Officer shall be accomplished during regular non-work hours or on non-work days of the Using Agency.

e. Operation of valves on water mains will be by Government personnel.

Where shutoff of water lines interrupts service to fire hydrants or

SECTION 01 00 00 Page 6 fire sprinkler systems, the Contractor shall arrange his operations and have sufficient material and personnel available to complete the work without undue delay or to restore service without delay in event of emergency.

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

1.2.2 Competent Person, Confined Space

1.2.3 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

1.2.4 Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching

1.2.5 Competent Person, Fall Protection

1.2.6 Competent Person, Scaffolding

1.2.7 Competent Person (CP) Trainer

1.2.8 High Risk Activities

1.2.9 High Visibility Accident

1.2.10 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

1.2.11 Medical Treatment

1.2.12 Near Miss

1.2.13 Operating Envelope

1.2.14 Qualified Person (QP)

1.2.15 Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP)

1.2.16 USACE Property and Equipment

1.2.17 Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling

Equipment Mishap

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.6.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Requirements and Duties

1.6.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

1.6.1.2.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

1.6.1.2.2 Competent Person for Scaffolding

1.6.1.2.3 Competent Person for Fall Protection

1.6.1.3 Qualified Trainer Requirements

1.6.1.4 Crane Operators/Riggers

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

1.6.2.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

1.7.1 Names and Qualifications

1.7.2 Plans

1.7.2.1 Confined Space Entry Plan

1.7.2.2 Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

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1.7.2.3 Critical Lift Plan - Crane or Load Handling Equipment

1.7.2.3.1 Critical Lift Plan Planning and Schedule

1.7.2.3.2 Lifts of Personnel

1.7.2.4 Multi-Purpose Machines, Material Handling Equipment, and

Construction Equipment Lift Plan

1.7.2.5 Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan

1.7.2.6 Rescue and Evacuation Plan

1.7.2.7 Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP)

1.7.2.8 Occupant Protection Plan

1.7.2.9 Asbestos Hazard Abatement Plan

1.7.2.10 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Plan

1.8 ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS (AHA)

1.8.1 AHA Management

1.8.2 AHA Signature Log

1.9 DISPLAY OF SAFETY INFORMATION

1.9.1 Safety Bulletin Board

1.9.2 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System

1.10 SITE SAFETY REFERENCE MATERIALS

1.11 EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT

1.12 NOTIFICATIONS and REPORTS

1.12.1 Mishap Notification

1.12.2 Accident Reports

1.12.3 LHE Inspection Reports

1.12.4 Certificate of Compliance and Pre-lift Plan/Checklist for LHE and Rigging

1.13 HOT WORK

1.13.1 Permit and Personnel Requirements

1.13.2 Work Around Flammable Materials

1.14 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1.14.1 Entry Procedures

1.14.2 Forced Air Ventilation

1.14.3 Rescue Procedures and Coordination with Local Emergency

Responders

1.15 SEVERE STORM PLAN

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONSTRUCTION AND OTHER WORK

3.1.1 Worksite Communication

3.1.2 Hazardous Material Exclusions

3.1.3 Unforeseen Hazardous Material

3.2 UTILITY OUTAGE REQUIREMENTS

3.3 OUTAGE COORDINATION MEETING

3.4 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT)

3.4.1 Safety Preparatory Inspection Coordination Meeting with the

Government or Utility

3.4.2 Lockout/Tagout Isolation

3.4.3 Lockout/Tagout Removal

3.5 FALL PROTECTION PROGRAM

3.5.1 Training

3.5.2 Fall Protection Equipment and Systems

3.5.2.1 Additional Personal Fall Protection

3.5.2.2 Personal Fall Protection Harnesses

3.5.3 Horizontal Lifelines (HLL)

3.5.4 Guardrails and Safety Nets

3.5.5 Rescue and Evacuation Plan and Procedures

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3.6 WORK PLATFORMS

3.6.1 Scaffolding

3.6.2 Elevated Aerial Work Platforms (AWPs)

3.7 EQUIPMENT

3.7.1 Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

3.7.2 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

3.7.3 Machinery and Mechanized Equipment

3.7.4 Base Mounted Drum Hoists

3.7.5 Use of Explosives

3.8 EXCAVATIONS

3.8.1 Utility Locations

3.8.2 Utility Location Verification

3.8.3 Utilities Within and Under Concrete, Bituminous Asphalt, and

Other Impervious Surfaces

3.9 ELECTRICAL

3.9.1 Conduct of Electrical Work

3.9.2 Qualifications

3.9.3 Arc Flash

3.9.4 Grounding

3.9.5 Testing

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GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

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

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.22 (2007; R 2012) Safety Requirements for Rope-Guided and Non-Guided Workers’ Hoists

ASSE/SAFE A10.34 (2001; R 2012) Protection of the Public on or Adjacent to Construction Sites

ASSE/SAFE A10.44 (2014) Control of Energy Sources (Lockout/Tagout) for Construction and Demolition Operations

ASSE/SAFE Z244.1 (2003; R 2014) Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods

ASSE/SAFE Z359.0 (2012) Definitions and Nomenclature Used for Fall Protection and Fall Arrest

ASSE/SAFE Z359.1 (2016) The Fall Protection Code

ASSE/SAFE Z359.11 (2014) Safety Requirements for Full Body Harnesses

ASSE/SAFE Z359.12 (2009) Connecting Components for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSE/SAFE Z359.13 (2013) Personal Energy Absorbers and Energy Absorbing Lanyards

ASSE/SAFE Z359.14 (2014) Safety Requirements for Self-Retracting Devices for Personal Fall Arrest and Rescue Systems

ASSE/SAFE Z359.15 (2014) Safety Requirements for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for Personal Fall Arrest Systems

ASSE/SAFE Z359.2 (2007) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

ASSE/SAFE Z359.3 (2007) Safety Requirements for Positioning and Travel Restraint Systems

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ASSE/SAFE Z359.4 (2013) Safety Requirements for Assisted-Rescue and Self-Rescue Systems, Subsystems and Components

ASSE/SAFE Z359.6 (2009) Specifications and Design Requirements for Active Fall Protection Systems

ASSE/SAFE Z359.7 (2011) Qualification and Verification Testing of Fall Protection Products

ASME INTERNATIONAL (ASME)

ASME B30.20 (2013; INT Oct 2010 - May 2012) Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices

ASME B30.22 (2016) Articulating Boom Cranes

ASME B30.23 (2011) Personnel Lifting Systems Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings

ASME B30.26 (2015; INT Jun 2010 - Jun 2014) Rigging Hardware

ASME B30.3 (2016) Tower Cranes

ASME B30.5 (2014) Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.7 (2011) Winches

ASME B30.8 (2015) Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks

ASME B30.9 (2014; INT Feb 2011 - Nov 2013) Slings

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM F855 (2015) Standard Specifications for Temporary Protective Grounds to Be Used on De-energized Electric Power Lines and Equipment

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (IEEE)

IEEE 1048 (2003) Guide for Protective Grounding of Power Lines

IEEE C2 (2017; Errata 1-2 2017; INT 1 2017) National Electrical Safety Code

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 10 (2018; TIA 18-1) Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 241 (2013; Errata 2015) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

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NFPA 51B (2014) Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work

NFPA 70 (2017; ERTA 1-2 2017; TIA 17-1; TIA 17-2;

TIA 17-3; TIA 17-4; TIA 17-5; TIA 17-6;

TIA 17-7; TIA 17-8; TIA 17-9; TIA 17-10;

TIA 17-11; TIA 17-12; TIA 17-13; TIA

17-14) National Electrical Code

NFPA 70E (2018; TIA 18-1; TIA 81-2) Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-1019 (2012; R 2016) Standard for Installation, Alteration and Maintenance of Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas

TIA-222 (2005G; Add 1 2007; Add 2 2009; Add 3 2014; Add 4 2014; R 2014; R 2016) Structural Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

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

29 CFR 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards

29 CFR 1910.146 Permit-required Confined Spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 The Control of Hazardous Energy (Lock Out/Tag Out)

29 CFR 1910.333 Selection and Use of Work Practices

29 CFR 1915 Confined and Enclosed Spaces and Other Dangerous Atmospheres in Shipyard Employment

29 CFR 1915.89 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tags-Plus)

29 CFR 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction

29 CFR 1926.1400 Cranes and Derricks in Construction

29 CFR 1926.16 Rules of Construction

29 CFR 1926.450 Scaffolds

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

29 CFR 1926.552 Material Hoists, Personal Hoists, and

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Elevators

29 CFR 1926.553 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists

CPL 02-01-056 (2014) Inspection Procedures for Accessing Communication Towers by Hoist

CPL 2.100 (1995) Application of the Permit-Required Confined Spaces (PRCS) Standards, 29 CFR 1910.146

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Competent Person (CP)

The CP is a person designated in writing, who, through training, knowledge and experience, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and predictable hazards in the working environment or working conditions that are dangerous to personnel, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures with regards to such hazards.

1.2.2 Competent Person, Confined Space

The CP, Confined Space, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, with thorough knowledge of OSHA’s Confined Space Standard, 29 CFR 1910 .146, and designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the confined space program, who through training, knowledge and experience in confined space entry is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential confined space hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.3 Competent Person, Cranes and Rigging

The CP, Cranes and Rigging, as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, is a person meeting the competent person, who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the Crane and Rigging Program, who through training, knowledge and experience in crane and rigging is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.4 Competent Person, Excavation/Trenching

A CP, Excavation/Trenching, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and 29 CFR 1926 , who has been designated in writing to be responsible for the immediate supervision, implementation and monitoring of the excavation/trenching program, who through training, knowledge and experience in excavation/trenching is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.5 Competent Person, Fall Protection

The CP, Fall Protection, is a person meeting the competent person requirements as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q and in accordance with ASSE/SAFE Z359.0 , who has been designated in writing by the employer to be

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 7 responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards.

1.2.6 Competent Person, Scaffolding

The CP, Scaffolding is a person meeting the competent person requirements in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing and monitoring of the scaffolding program. The CP for Scaffolding has enough training, knowledge and experience in scaffolding to correctly identify, evaluate and address existing and potential hazards and also has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to these hazards. CP qualifications must be documented and include experience on the specific scaffolding systems/types being used, assessment of the base material that the scaffold will be erected upon, load calculations for materials and personnel, and erection and dismantling. The CP for scaffolding must have a documented, minimum of 8-hours of scaffold training to include training on the specific type of scaffold being used (e.g. mast-climbing, adjustable, tubular frame), in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 22.B.02.

1.2.7 Competent Person (CP) Trainer

A competent person trainer as defined in EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, who is qualified in the material presented, and who possesses a working knowledge of applicable technical regulations, standards, equipment and systems related to the subject matter on which they are training Competent Persons. A competent person trainer must be familiar with the typical hazards and the equipment used in the industry they are instructing. The training provided by the competent person trainer must be appropriate to that specific industry. The competent person trainer must evaluate the knowledge and skills of the competent persons as part of the training process.

1.2.8 High Risk Activities

High Risk Activities are activities that involve work at heights, crane and rigging, excavations and trenching, scaffolding, electrical work, and confined space entry.

1.2.9 High Visibility Accident

A High Visibility Accident is any mishap which may generate publicity or high visibility.

1.2.10 Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

LHE is a term used to describe cranes, hoists and all other hoisting equipment (hoisting equipment means equipment, including crane, derricks, hoists and power operated equipment used with rigging to raise, lower or horizontally move a load).

1.2.11 Medical Treatment

Medical Treatment is treatment administered by a physician or by registered professional personnel under the standing orders of a

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 8 physician. Medical treatment does not include first aid treatment even through provided by a physician or registered personnel.

1.2.12 Near Miss

A Near Miss is a mishap resulting in no personal injury and zero property damage, but given a shift in time or position, damage or injury may have occurred (e.g., a worker falls off a scaffold and is not injured; a crane swings around to move the load and narrowly misses a parked vehicle).

1.2.13 Operating Envelope

The Operating Envelope is the area surrounding any crane or load handling equipment. Inside this "envelope" is the crane, the operator, riggers and crane walkers, other personnel involved in the operation, rigging gear between the hook, the load, the crane's supporting structure (i.e. ground or rail), the load's rigging path, the lift and rigging procedure.

1.2.14 Qualified Person (QP)

The QP is a person designated in writing, who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated their ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.

1.2.15 Qualified Person, Fall Protection (QP for FP)

A QP for FP is a person meeting the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Appendix Q, and ASSE/SAFE Z359.0 , with a recognized degree or professional certificate and with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, and evaluating and specifying fall protection and rescue systems.

1.2.16 USACE Property and Equipment

Interpret "USACE" property and equipment specified in USACE EM 385-1-1 as Government property and equipment.

1.2.17 Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Accident or Load Handling Equipment Mishap

A LHE accident occurs when any one or more of the eight elements in the operating envelope fails to perform correctly during operation, including operation during maintenance or testing resulting in personnel injury or death; material or equipment damage; dropped load; derailment;

two-blocking; overload; or collision, including unplanned contact between the load, crane, or other objects. A dropped load, derailment, two-blocking, overload and collision are considered accidents, even though no material damage or injury occurs. A component failure (e.g., motor burnout, gear tooth failure, bearing failure) is not considered an accident solely due to material or equipment damage unless the component failure results in damage to other components (e.g., dropped boom, dropped load, or roll over). Document an LHE mishap using the Crane High Hazard working group mishap reporting form.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 9 submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Accident Prevention Plan (APP); G

SD-06 Test Reports

Monthly Exposure Reports

Notifications and Reports

Accident Reports; G

LHE Inspection Reports

SD-07 Certificates

Crane Operators/Riggers

Standard Lift Plan; G

Critical Lift Plan; G

Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

Certificate of Compliance

1.4 MONTHLY EXPOSURE REPORTS

Provide a Monthly Exposure Report and attach to the monthly billing request. This report is a compilation of employee-hours worked each month for all site workers, both Prime and subcontractor. Failure to submit the report may result in retention of up to 10 percent of the voucher.

1.5 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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

1.6 SITE QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES, AND MEETINGS

1.6.1 Personnel Qualifications

1.6.1.1 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

Provide an SSHO that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 Section 1. The SSHO must ensure that the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.16 are met for the

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 10 project. Provide a Safety oversight team that includes a minimum of one

(1) person at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO or an equally-qualified Alternate SSHO must be at the work site at all times to implement and administer the Contractor's safety program and government-accepted Accident Prevention Plan. The SSHO and Alternate SSHO must have the required training, experience, and qualifications in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 01.A.17, and all associated sub-paragraphs.

If the SSHO is off-site for a period longer than 24 hours, an equally-qualified alternate SSHO must be provided and must fulfill the same roles and responsibilities as the primary SSHO. When the SSHO is temporarily (up to 24 hours) off-site, a Designated Representative (DR), as identified in the AHA may be used in lieu of an Alternate SSHO, and must be on the project site at all times when work is being performed.

Note that the DR is a collateral duty safety position, with safety duties in addition to their full time occupation.

1.6.1.1.1 Additional Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements and Duties

The SSHO may ser ve as t he Qual i t y Cont r ol Manager . The SSHO may not serve as the Superintendent.

1.6.1.2 Competent Person Qualifications

Provide Competent Persons in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q and herein. Competent Persons for high risk activities include confined space, cranes and rigging, excavation/trenching, fall protection, and electrical work. The CP for these activities must be designated in writing, and meet the requirements for the specific activity (i.e.

competent person, fall protection).

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

1.6.1.2.1 Competent Person for Confined Space Entry

Provide a Confined Space (CP) Competent Person who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix Q, and herein. The CP for Confined Space Entry must supervise the entry into each confined space in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 34.

1.6.1.2.2 Competent Person for Scaffolding

Provide a Competent Person for Scaffolding who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 22.B.02 and herein.

1.6.1.2.3 Competent Person for Fall Protection

Provide a Competent Person for Fall Protection who meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 21.C.04, 21.B.03, and herein.

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1.6.1.3 Qualified Trainer Requirements

Individuals qualified to instruct the 40 hour contract safety awareness course, or portions thereof, must meet the definition of a Competent Person Trainer, and, at a minimum, possess a working knowledge of the following subject areas: EM 385-1-1 , Electrical Standards,Lockout/Tagout, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry for Construction; Excavation, Trenching and Soil Mechanics, and Scaffolds in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.450 , Subpart L.

Instructors are required to:

a. Prepare class presentations that cover construction-related safety requirements.

b. Ensure that all attendees attend all sessions by using a class roster signed daily by each attendee. Maintain copies of the roster for at least five (5) years. This is a certification class and must be attended 100 percent. In cases of emergency where an attendee cannot make it to a session, the attendee can make it up in another class session for the same subject.

c. Update training course materials whenever an update of the EM 385-1-1 becomes available.

d. Provide a written exam of at least 50 questions. Students are required to answer 80 percent correctly to pass.

e. Request, review and incorporate student feedback into a continuous course improvement program.

1.6.1.4 Crane Operators/Riggers

Provide Operators, Signal Persons, and Riggers meeting the requirements in EM 385-1-1 , Section 15.B for Riggers and Section 16.B for Crane Operators and Signal Persons. Provide proof of current qualification.

1.6.2 Personnel Duties

1.6.2.1 Duties of the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

The SSHO must:

a. Conduct daily safety and health inspections and maintain a written log which includes area/operation inspected, date of inspection, identified hazards, recommended corrective actions, estimated and actual dates of corrections. Attach safety inspection logs to the Contractors' daily production report.

b. Conduct mishap investigations and complete required accident reports.

Report mishaps and near misses.

c. Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on the project site for Prime Contractors and subcontractors, and make available to the Contracting Officer upon request. Post and maintain the Form 300A on the site Safety Bulletin Board.

d. Maintain applicable safety reference material on the job site.

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e. Attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory meetings, and periodic in-progress meetings.

f. Review the APP and AHAs for compliance with EM 385-1-1 , and approve, sign, implement and enforce them.

g. Establish a Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Deficiency Tracking System that lists and monitors outstanding deficiencies until resolution.

h. Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety and health requirements.

i. Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals on site and their material Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

j. Maintain a weekly list of high hazard activities involving energy, equipment, excavation, entry into confined space, and elevation, and be prepared to discuss details during QC Meetings.

k. Provide and keep a record of site safety orientation and indoctrination for Contractor employees, subcontractor employees, and site visitors.

Superintendent, QC Manager, and SSHO are subject to dismissal if the above duties are not being effectively carried out. If Superintendent, QC Manager, or SSHO are dismissed, project work will be stopped and will not be allowed to resume until a suitable replacement is approved and the above duties are again being effectively carried out.

1.6.3 Meetings

1.6.3.1 Preconstruction Conference

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

b. Discuss the details of the submitted APP to include incorporated plans, programs, procedures and a listing of anticipated AHAs that will be developed and implemented during the performance of the contract. This list of proposed AHAs will be reviewed at the conference and an agreement will be reached between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer as to which phases will require an analysis.

In addition, establish a schedule for the preparation, submittal, and Government review of AHAs to preclude project delays.

c. Deficiencies in the submitted APP, identified during the Contracting Officer's review, must be corrected, and the APP re-submitted for review prior to the start of construction. Work is not permitted to begin until an APP is established that is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

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

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1.6.3.2 Safety Meetings

Conduct safety meetings to review past activities, plan for new or changed operations, review pertinent aspects of appropriate AHA (by trade), establish safe working procedures for anticipated hazards, and provide pertinent Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) training and motivation.

Conduct meetings at least once a month for all supervisors on the project location. The SSHO, supervisors, foremen, or CDSOs must conduct meetings at least once a week for the trade workers. Document meeting minutes to include the date, persons in attendance, subjects discussed, and names of individual(s) who conducted the meeting. Maintain documentation on-site and furnish copies to the Contracting Officer on request. Notify the Contracting Officer of all scheduled meetings 7 calendar days in advance.

1.7 ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN (APP)

A qualified person must prepare the written site-specific APP. Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A, and as supplemented herein. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in EM 385-1-1 , Appendix A. The APP must be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written. The APP must interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP in the applicable APP element, and made site-specific. Describe the methods to evaluate past safety performance of potential subcontractors in the selection process. Also, describe innovative methods used to ensure and monitor safe work practices of subcontractors. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for all work site safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract and the penalties for noncompliance, coordinating the work to prevent one craft from interfering with or creating hazardous working conditions for other crafts, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

The APP must be signed by an officer of the firm (Prime Contractor senior person), the individual preparing the APP, the on-site superintendent, the designated SSHO, the Contractor Quality Control Manager, and any designated Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Health Physicist (CIH). The SSHO must provide and maintain the APP and a log of signatures by each subcontractor foreman, attesting that they have read and understand the APP, and make the APP and log available on-site to the Contracting Officer. If English is not the foreman's primary language, the Prime Contractor must provide an interpreter.

Submit an outline of the APP to the Contracting Officer no more than 30 calendar days after contract award to ensure understanding of APP requirements. Submit the full APP to the Government so that approval of the APP is obtained prior to the Safety Mutual Understaning Meeting. Work cannot proceed without an accepted APP. Once reviewed and accepted by the Contracting Officer, the APP and attachments will be enforced as part of the contract. Disregarding the provisions of this contract or the accepted APP is cause for stopping of work, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, until the matter has been rectified. Continuously review and amend the APP, as necessary, throughout the life of the contract. Changes to the accepted APP must be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the Contracting Officer, project superintendent, SSHO and Quality Control Manager. Incorporate unusual or high-hazard activities not identified in the original APP as they are discovered. Should any

SECTION 01 35 26 Page 14 severe hazard exposure (i.e. imminent danger) become evident, stop work in the area, secure the area, and develop a plan to remove the exposure and control the hazard. Notify the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of discovery. Eliminate and remove the hazard. In the interim, take all necessary action to restore and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard onsite personnel, visitors, the public (as defined by ASSE/SAFE A10.34 ), and the environment.

1.7.1 Names and Qualifications

Provide plans in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 , including the following:

a. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience and certifications) of site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project to include the designated Site Safety and Health Officer and other competent and qualified personnel to be used. Specify the duties of each position.

b. Qualifications of competent and of qualified persons. As a minimum, designate and submit qualifications of competent persons for each of the following major areas: excavation; scaffolding; fall protection;

hazardous energy; confined space; health hazard recognition, evaluation and control of chemical, physical and biological agents;

and personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and maintenance.

1.7.2 Plans

Provide plans in the APP in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 , including the following:

1.7.2.1 Confined Space Entry Plan

Develop a confined or enclosed space entry plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , applicable OSHA standards 29 CFR 1910 , 29 CFR 1915 , and 29 CFR 1926 , OSHA Directive CPL 2.100 , and any other federal, state and local regulatory requirements identified in this contract. Identify the qualified person's name and qualifications, training, and experience.

Delineate the qualified person's authority to direct work stoppage in the event of hazardous conditions. Include procedure for rescue by contractor personnel and the coordination with emergency responders. (If there is no confined space work, include a statement that no confined space work exists and none will be created.)

1.7.2.2 Standard Lift Plan (SLP)

Plan lifts to avoid situations where the operator cannot maintain safe control of the lift. Prepare a written SLP in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.A.03, using Form 16-2 for every lift or series of lifts (if duty cycle or routine lifts are being performed). The SLP must be developed, reviewed and accepted by all personnel involved in the lift in conjunction with the associated AHA. Signature on the AHA constitutes acceptance of the plan. Maintain the SLP on the LHE for the current lift(s) being made. Maintain historical SLPs for a minimum of 3 months.

1.7.2.3 Critical Lift Plan - Crane or Load Handling Equipment

Provide a Critical Lift Plan as required by EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.H.01, SECTION 01 35 26 Page 15 using Form 16-3. In addition, Critical Lift Plans are required for the following:

a. Lifts over 50 percent of the capacity of barge mounted mobile crane's hoist.

b. When working around energized power lines where the work will get closer than the minimum clearance distance in EM 385-1-1 Table 16-1.

c. For lifts with anticipated binding conditions.

d. When erecting cranes.

1.7.2.3.1 Critical Lift Plan Planning and Schedule

Critical lifts require detailed planning and additional or unusual safety precautions. Develop and submit a critical lift plan to the Contracting Officer 30 calendar days prior to critical lift. Comply with load testing requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.F.03.

1.7.2.3.2 Lifts of Personnel

In addition to the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.H.02, for lifts of personnel, demonstrate compliance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1926.1400 and EM 385-1-1 , Section 16.T.

1.7.2.4 Multi-Purpose Machines, Material Handling Equipment, and Construction Equipment Lift Plan

Multi-purpose machines, material handling equipment, and construction equipment used to lift loads that are suspended by rigging gear, require proof of authorization from the machine OEM that the machine is capable of making lifts of loads suspended by rigging equipment. Written approval from a qualified registered professional engineer, after a safety analysis is performed, is allowed in lieu of the OEM's approval. Demonstrate that the operator is properly trained and that the equipment is properly configured to make such lifts and is equipped with a load chart.

1.7.2.5 Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan

The plan must comply with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 , Section 21.D and ASSE/SAFE Z359.2 , be site specific, and address all fall hazards in the work place and during different phases of construction. Address how to protect and prevent workers from falling to lower levels when they are exposed to fall hazards above 6 feet. A competent person or qualified person for fall protection must prepare and sign the plan documentation.

Include fall protection and prevention systems, equipment and methods employed for every phase of work, roles and responsibilities, assisted rescue, self-rescue and evacuation procedures, training requirements, and monitoring methods.