114419_FY21 Chi Lock Power Distribution Upgrade_100 BCOES_Final Backcheck_Review Specs(30-Jul-21).pdf

SOLICITAITON NO: W912P621B0015

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

CHICAGO LOCK POWER

DISTRIBUTION

CHICAGO, IL

CONSTRUCTION SOLICITATION

AND SPECIFICATIONS

Final Submittal – 100% BCOES Backcheck Review W912P621B0015 July 30, 2021

CHL Power Distribution, Chicago, IL W912P621B0015

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 10 00 SOLICITATION

00 21 13 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 22 13 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 50 00 CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

00 70 00 CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

00 73 00 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

WAGE RATES

DIVISION 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 GENERAL PROVISIONS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 20.01 03 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR ILLINOIS

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE

DIVISION 26 ELECTRICAL

26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 05 19.10 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 05 26.00 40 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 71.00 40 LOW VOLTAGE OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES

26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

26 28 01.00 10 COORDINATED POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

26 28 21.00 40 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES

26 32 15.00 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY 15-2500 KW, WITH

AUXILIARIES

DIVISION 31 EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

1.3 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

1.4 SUBMITTALS

1.5 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

1.6 REAL ESTATE

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

1.8 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

1.8.1 Photographic Documentation

1.8.1.1 Digital Photographic Media

1.8.2 Construction Complete Photographs

1.8.3 Payment and Acceptance

1.9 INSPECTION

1.10 CONDITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

1.11 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

1.12 MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INSURANCE REQUIRED

1.13 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

1.14 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.15 COORDINATION WITH OTHERS

1.16 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1.17 ONE CALL SYSTEMS FOR EXCAVATORS

1.18 ELECTRICAL POWER LINES

1.19 TAX EXEMPTION

1.20 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS

1.21 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1.22 PROGRESS MEETINGS

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

CONTRACTS

1.24 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.24.1 CLAUSE 1 - Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training

1.24.2 CLAUSE 2 - Access and General Protection/Security Policy and

Procedures

1.24.2.1 CLAUSE 2b - Contractors Who Do Not Require a CAC, But

Require Access to a DoD Facility or Installation

1.24.3 CLAUSE 4 - Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g.

iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

1.24.4 CLAUSE 7 - Operation Security (OPSEC) Training per AR 530-1, (Operations Security)

1.24.5 CLAUSE 15 - E-Verify Program

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PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

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 in the text by basic designation only.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

1.2 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE

Any certificates required for demonstrating proof of compliance of materials with specification requirements must be executed in two copies.

Each certificate must be signed by an official authorized to certify on behalf of the manufacturing company and must contain the name and address of the Contractor, the project name and location, and the quantity and date or dates of shipment or delivery to which the certificates apply.

Copies of laboratory test reports submitted with certificates must contain the name and address of the testing laboratory and the date or dates of the tests to which the report applies. Certification shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from furnishing satisfactory material, if, after tests are performed on selected samples, the material is found not to meet specific requirements.

1.3 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of all designs, drawings and specifications furnished by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise designs, drawings and specifications.

Neither the Government's review, approval or acceptance of, nor payment for, any of the services required under this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or of any cause or action arising out of the performance of this contract, and the Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Government in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Government caused by the Contractor's negligence in connection with designs, drawings and specifications, furnished under this contract.

The rights and remedies of the Government provided for under the contract are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

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

SECTION 01 10 00 Page 3 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 must be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Construction Schedule ; G, CN

In addition to CN, field representative, other parties who will be reviewing the Construction Schedule will be DC, Civil Engineering Design Branch.

Condition of Existing Structures

Coordination with Others ; G, CN

Drug Free Workplace

List of E-Verified/Eligible Candidates ; G, GSE

Certificates of Completion of Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training ;

G, GSE

SD-06 Test Reports

Construction Progress Photographs ; G, CN

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Construction Complete Photographs ; G, CN

1.5 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Refer to FAR CLAUSE 52.223-6 entitled DRUG FREE WORKPLACE in Section 00 70 0 - Conditions of the Contract. Submit within 45 calendar days of Contractor's receipt of the "Development and Submission of Initial Project Submittals".

1.6 REAL ESTATE

All required right-of-way to do the work is available to the Contractor, and is included on the contract drawings. In the event the Contractor requires any additional access roads and storage areas, obtain such areas at his own expense. Furnish to the Contracting Officer copies of all legal documents or leases permitting his use of private or other properties other than included in the contract.

1.7 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

An initial baseline Construction Schedule Construction Schedule shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed. This schedule shall use the date of Notice to Proceed as the start date and shall show the work completed on the Contract Required Completion Date, as indicated in the FAR clause entitled COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK in Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract. At a minimum, the schedule shall include the following items:

a. Submittal, Government review, and approval of preconstruction

SECTION 01 10 00 Page 4 submittals, including the Contractor Quality Control Plan, the Accident Prevention Plan, the Environmental Protection Plan, and other major work plan and materials submittals;

b. Procurement of any long lead-time equipment or materials, if any;

c. Mobilization;

d. The sequencing of each major on-site work activity from preparatory work through completion of the field work;

e. Pre-final inspection, correction of punch list items, and final inspection;

f. Demobilization; and

g. Preparation, submittal, and Government review and approval of as-built drawings and closeout submittals.

In addition to the initial baseline schedule, electronic and hard copies of an updated Construction Schedule Submittal shall be included with each payment estimate/request for payment. These schedule updates shall compare the initial baseline schedule to an updated schedule showing the actual work progress to date and a projection of the work schedule for the remainder of the Contract.

All schedule submittals shall include a tabulated earnings projection, in a format acceptable to the COR, that lists the estimated earnings for each month of the Contract duration.

1.8 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

Provide photographs documenting the work progress during construction.

Monthly photography must be performed between the first and fifth of each month during construction.

Submit photographs to the Contracting Officer no later than the tenth of each month the photographs are taken.

1.8.1 Photographic Documentation

Provide a minimum of six views from varying positions to document the monthly work accomplished. Additional views and positions may be required by the Contracting Officer to document the monthly work progress. Any additional photographs required must be done at no additional cost to the Government.

1.8.1.1 Digital Photographic Media

Photographs must be a minimum of four megapixels in JPEG format and submitted on CD-ROM or DVD. Submit two copies of all disks. All disks must be tabled accordingly:

a. Contract Title,

b. Contract Number, and

c. Photography Date.

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d. File name shall include date, location, and brief description.

1.8.2 Construction Complete Photographs

Pursuant to the final inspection by the Contracting Officer, submit photographs documenting the final conditions at the completion of the contract.

Submit photographs in the same quantity, media and labeling as the construction progress photographs.

Submit construction complete photographs within ten business days after final inspection by the Contracting Officer.

1.8.3 Payment and Acceptance

No separate payment will be made for providing approved progress and completion photographs required under this contract. All costs in connection therewith shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor.

The progress photographs and the final conditions photographs will be jointly reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the COR and the Contractor prior to submission of each monthly pay estimate. If the Contractor fails to maintain the progress photographs as specified, the COR must deduct from the monthly progress payment an amount representing the estimated cost of the progress photographs.

1.9 INSPECTION

The presence or absence of a Quality Assurance representative shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the proper execution of work in accordance with the plans and specifications.

1.10 CONDITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES

Prior to commencement of operations by the Contractor at the site, a detailed survey will be made of all existing structures that may be affected by the Contractor's operations. The survey will be conducted in coordination with local interests, Contractor, Corps of Engineers Representative, and private parties concerned and will be sufficient in scope to provide advance agreement among all concerned as to the condition of the existing structures. Participate in pre-construction surveys of existing structures as deemed necessary to permit determination and accurate assessment of any subsequent damage to existing structures that may be incurred during the period of the contract.

1.11 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

If, during construction activities, the Contractor observes items that might have historical or archaeological value, such observations must be reported immediately to the COR so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination can be made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finds should be made. Cease all activities that may result in the destruction of these resources and prevent employees from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise damaging

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1.12 MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INSURANCE REQUIRED

In accordance with FAR CLAUSE entitled INSURANCE - WORK IN A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION, the following minimum insurance coverages and limits are required. The term "Installation" referred to in this clause is deemed to mean Corps of Engineers project site or Federal property.

a. Evidence of the following minimum insurance coverages and limits, with concurrent policy expiration dates, must be received by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers before the Contractor can begin work. This evidence must be on a fully-completed, signed and dated ACORD Certificate of Insurance. In addition, policy endorsements must be issued by or in behalf of the insuring company or companies naming the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers as Additional Interest Insured regarding the work. The endorsements must also provide that the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers receive direct written notice at least 30 calendar days before the effective date of any material changes to, any cancellation of, or any non-renewal of these coverages during the time period of the Contractor's work. These endorsements must also be received by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers before the Contractor can begin work.

b. Should the coverages expire or be terminated during the time period of the Contractor's work, the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers must receive an ACORD Certificate of Insurance as evidence of renewal or replacement insurance coverage and the supporting policy endorsements as specified above. The required evidence of renewal replacement insurance must be received by either the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer's Representative at least 10 calendar days before the coverage expires or is being terminated.

c. All insuring companies must be rated A- or Excellent or better, by A.M. Best Company, an independent insurance rating service. The ACORD Certificate must list the A.M. Best Company insurance company code of listed insurance companies being offered.

Comprehensive General Liability (Occurrence policy form only) General Aggregate $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations $2,000,000 Each Occurrence $1,000,000 Fire Damage Legal Liability $ 50,000

Comprehensive Automobile Liability (Including Hired Automobile Liability and Non-Owned Automobile Liability) Combined Single Limit $1,000,000

Employers' Liability Each Occurrence $ 500,000 Policy Limit $ 500,000 Each Employee $ 500,000

Workers Compensation (As required by state law or Federal law)

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Umbrella Liability (Occurrence policy form only) Each Occurrence and Aggregate $5,000,000

1.13 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

This clause specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the CONTRACT CLAUSE entitled "DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION)". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

BUSINESS DAYS BASED ON A FIVE DAY WORK WEEK

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

13 11 5 5 5 5 3 4 2 4 4 10

Upon acknowledgement of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, record on the daily Contractor Quality Control report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled business day.

The number of actual adverse weather delay days must include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delays exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph 2, above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather business days, and issue a modification in accordance with the contract clause entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)".

1.14 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Obtain all permits/licenses required for this project as required under CONTRACT CLAUSES paragraph entitled "PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES".

1.15 COORDINATION WITH OTHERS

Schedule and coordinate operations affecting other Contractors, Government hired labor forces, utilities, and/or property within the work limits.

Schedule with lead time sufficient for coordination of all involved parties as necessary for timely completion of each contract feature. As evidence of this compliance with this General Provision, furnish the COR with a copy of each coordinated schedule prior to commencing operations affecting such other Contractors, utilities, and/or property.

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1.16 SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with all applicable Federal, state and local safety requirements including, but not limited to, those provided in EM 385-1-1 .

1.17 ONE CALL SYSTEMS FOR EXCAVATORS

One call systems, established by law, are operated by owners of underground facilities for excavators. Upon notification by an excavator through a one call system, all participating operators of underground facilities in a covered area will identify and locate their facilities.

One call systems will be identified by contacting the following:

CITY OF CHICAGO

DIGGER

1-312-744-7000

ILLINOIS

JULIE UTILITIES PROTECTION SERVICES

1-800-892-0123

1.18 ELECTRICAL POWER LINES

Study the construction plans and site and know in detail all locations of power lines within the rights of way. Prior to performing any construction operation adjacent to power lines, appropriate danger signs must be provided where any equipment scheduled for use on the site is capable of contacting such lines. Confirm the location of underground lines, contact the appropriate council listed in paragraph ONE CALL SYSTEMS FOR EXCAVATORS. Aerial power lines must either be shut off and a positive means taken to prevent the lines from being energized, or clearances required by EM 385-1-1 , Safety and Health Requirements Manual, must be maintained. Work must not proceed into dangerous areas without an additional workman being assigned the crew to watch the movements of other personnel and equipment to assure that designated clearances are maintained.

1.19 TAX EXEMPTION

I LLI NOI S RETAI LER' S OCCUPATI ONAL TAX AND USE TAX EXEMPTI ON

Pursuant to the rulings of the Illinois Department of Revenue, materials which are to be physically incorporated into real estate owned by the Government are exempt from Illinois Retailers' Occupational Tax and Use Tax. However, sales of tools, fuel, lumber for forms and other end use or consumption items which are not physically incorporated into real estate are taxable sales. After contract award, the Contractor may request the Government Sales Tax Exemption Number, which must be used when purchasing tax exempt material. Nothing herein shall be construed to affect the provisions contained in Section 00700, Contract Clause entitled FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES.

1.20 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS

Provide and maintain barricades, danger and warning signs and suitable and efficient lights at all points of entry to the section or sections of roadway which are to be closed to public travel during construction

SECTION 01 10 00 Page 9 operations under the contract. Furnish flagmen and watchmen to warn and direct traffic or to prevent travel on any portion of roadways during the periods in which operations under the contract are performed as may be required to ensure safety and prevent accidents. All facilities furnished by the Contractor under this paragraph must be as prescribed by local highway authorities and must be subject to approval by the Contracting Officer. Traffic control must be in accordance with the by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. A copy of the plan must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval. Separate payment shall not be made for any costs incurred by the Contractor in compliance with the provisions of this paragraph but all costs therefore shall be considered as a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor and are included in the contract price for other contract items as applicable.

1.21 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

After award of the contract but prior to commencement of any work at the site, meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the administration of the value engineering and safety program, preparation of the schedule of prices or earned value report, shop drawings, and other submittals, scheduling programming, prosecution of the work, and clear expectations of the "Interim DD Form 1354" Submittal. Major subcontractors who will engage in the work must also attend.

1.22 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A progress meeting will be held weekly. The meetings will occur on-site, in the Contractor's field trailer, as conditions allow. The day for conducting meetings will be mutually agreed to between the Contractor, the Government and the Local Sponsors (DOE and CPD) within 10 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Unless the COR specifically indicates in writing otherwise, prepare meeting agendas and meeting minutes for each meeting.

Progress meeting will consist of a written agenda of topics and issues to be discussed during the meeting and followed up with draft meeting minutes prepared by the Contractor. The draft meeting minutes will be emailed out to all attendees one business day after the meeting for review and approval. The review and approval process will allow for mutual acceptance of the draft minutes as written, or editing to add, delete, and/or correct items that were covered in the weekly meeting. The edited draft meeting minutes will be published and handed out by the Contractor at each following week's progress meeting. If all attendees agree the minutes have been properly edited; then those minutes become the official final minutes of the previous week's progress meeting. All attendees will be required to sign an attendance sheet that will become an attachment to the official final meeting minutes.

The progress meeting agendas will at a minimum contain the following items (Italic wording represents example input per item):

1. Contract Schedule and S-curve status

a. Dollar driven schedule how much will the Contractor need in the next three months

b. Status of the contract and funds

2. Weather days for the last two weeks

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3. Go over Punch/Discrepancy list Items

a. Not in contract compliance

b. Methods of correction

c. Where does it fit in the schedule?

d. Is it holding up a critical path item?

e. Is it a critical path item?

4. Status of stored materials

a. When to fund stored materials and when to subtract materials from the stored state

b. Where is the item on the scheduled?

5. Work performed since last progress meeting

a. Last week did we do what we said we were going to do?

b. Is there some slippage according to schedule?

6. Two week look ahead.

7. Submittal register open / closed items.

a. Status of needed submittals

b. Missing/overdue

8. Visit any open items from previous week's agenda.

9. Pay estimate

a. Questions

b. Concerns

c. Progress

10. Status of safety plan and accident prevention

11. Review of the QCS program

a. Questions

b. Problems

c. Observations

d. Review Reports (Contractor Action Items, Submittals in Review, Submittals due in 30 calendar days, etc)

12. Status and review of testing

a. Concrete

b. Soil

c. Asphalt

13. Requests for Information (RFIs) / RFC's

a. New

b. Unanswered

14. Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

a. New

b. Unanswered

15. Differing Site Conditions

16. Security issues

a. Status of coordination with the Others/Local Sponsor, Any Item

17. Other

During the first progress meeting the agenda format will be reviewed and

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Prior to the first progress meeting the Contractor and the Government will agree on a method for conducting the meeting. This method will consist of one of the following alternatives:

a. Government conducts the progress meeting.

b. Contractor conducts the progress meeting.

Prepare the updated agenda for the meeting prior to the scheduled day, and any information in dispute will be addressed at the meeting.

1.23 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, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of United States 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.

U.S. Army Warrior Transion Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Services (VETS): https://www.dol.gov/vets/

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

Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

1.24 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.24.1 CLAUSE 1 - Antiterrorism (AT) Level 1 Training

All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion of antiterrorism (at) level 1 training for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within five calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

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1.24.2 CLAUSE 2 - Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of Army (HQDA) and/or local policy.

1.24.2.1 CLAUSE 2b - Contractors Who Do Not Require a CAC, But Require Access to a DoD Facility or Installation

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

1.24.3 CLAUSE 4 - Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR no later than (NLT) five calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.24.4 CLAUSE 7 - Operation Security (OPSEC) Training per AR 530-1, (Operations Security)

All new Contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all Contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The Contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within five calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

1.24.5 CLAUSE 15 - E-Verify Program

The Contractor must pre-screen candidates using the E-verify Program

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(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. The vendor must ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. A list of E-verified/eligible candidates for each verified/eligible contractor candidate, working on this contract, shall be submitted to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award.

When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. Form I-9 will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

(The purpose of using E-Verify is to ensure all contractors are U.S.

citizens or documented foreign citizens with authority to work in the United States of America).

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

1.2.2 Location

1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

1.4 EXISTING WORK

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PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 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. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 Project Description

The work includes concrete work required to construct a foundation for a 375 kVA Stand-by Generator and associated concrete pad. The work also includes the furnishing and installation of a new 375 kva Stand-by Generator, and a new 1600A ATS. The Contractor shall furnish and install all conduits and wiring. The Contractor shall also remove the existing conduits that are incompatible and separate from new conduits and conductors , as required . The Contractor shall also provide all documentation related to incidental work not listed above.

1.2.2 Location

The work is located at the Chicago Lock in Chicago, Illinois, approximately as indicated. The exact location will be shown by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 OCCUPANCY OF PREMISES

Building(s) will be occupied during performance of work under this Contract. Occupancy notifications will be posted in a prominent location in the work area.

Contract is scheduled for 365 calendar days and will be awarded at end of September. The Contractor shall coordinate with other Contractors on site. The Contractor is hereby notified that any work taking place during winter/early spring will be during the same timeframe as major construction activities for a separate project on site.

Before work is started, arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches.

1.4 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

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a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work must be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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1.1 SINGLE JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

1.1.1 ATS REPLACEMENT AND WIRING(0001)

1.1.1.1 PAYMENT

1.1.1.2 UNIT OF MEASURE

1.1.2 ATS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL(0002)

1.1.2.1 PAYMENT

1.1.2.2 UNIT OF MEASURE

1.1.3 PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND (NON OPTIONS(Bid Item 0003)

1.1.3.1 Payment

1.1.3.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.4 GENSET REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL (OPTION) (Bid Item 0004)

1.1.4.1 Payment

1.1.4.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.5 GENSET REPLACEMENT AND WIRING (OPTION) (Bid Item 0005)

1.1.5.1 Payment

1.1.5.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.6 INCOMPATIBLE CONDUIT AND WIRING REPLACEMENT (OPTION) (Bid Item

0006)

1.1.6.1 Payment

1.1.6.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.7 CONCRETE PAD INSTALLATION (OPTION)(Bid Item 0007)

1.1.7.1 Payment

1.1.7.2 Unit of Measure

1.1.8 Performance and Payment Bonds (Options)(Bid Item 0008)

1.1.8.1 Payment

1.1.8.2 Unit of Measure

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACT COST BREAKDOWN

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1.1 SINGLE JOB PAYMENT ITEMS

Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the BIDDING PROPOSAL SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job or unit price payment item, are included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job price and payment made for each item listed constitutes full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

1.1.1 ATS REPLACEMENT AND WIRING(0001)

1.1.1.1 PAYMENT

Payment will be made for costs associated with the replacement and cabling, wiring, conduits, and all electrical components needed to accompany the installation of the new 1600A ATS. All electrical components needed to support the standby genset will be installed at the location shown on the drawings, and in accordance with Section 26 28 21.00 40 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES. All work, materials,and labor required to install cables, conduits etc shall be incidental to this bid item. Payment constitutes full compensation for all plant, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.1.1.2 UNIT OF MEASURE

Unit of Measure: JOB

1.1.2 ATS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL(0002)

1.1.2.1 PAYMENT

Payment will be made for costs associated with removing the existing 800A ATS along with all necessary components needed to accompany the removal of all associated conduits, and cables. All work, materials,and labor required to install cables, conduits disconnect cabinet, etc., shall be incidental to this bid item. All work shall be in accordance with Section 02 41 00 DEMOLITION. Payment constitutes full compensation for all plant, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.1.2.2 UNIT OF MEASURE

Unit of Measure: JOB

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1.1.3 PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND (NON OPTIONS(Bid Item 0003)

1.1.3.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the performance and payment bonds that are required as part of this contract. This item is for bond coverage, which is applicable to line items 0003 and 0004.

1.1.3.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: LOT

1.1.4 GENSET REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL (OPTION) (Bid Item 000 4)

1.1.4.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with removing the existing 150kw genset along with all of the additional components needed to accompany the removal of all associated conduits, and cables. All work, materials, and labor required to install cables, conduits disconnect cabinet, etc ., shall be incidental to this bid item. All work shall be in accordance with Section 02 41 00 DEMOLITION Payment constitutes full compensation for all plant, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.1.4.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: JOB

1.1.5 GENSET REPLACEMENT AND WIRING (OPTION) (Bid Item 000 5)

1.1.5.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with the replacement and cabling, wiring, conduits, and all electrical components needed to accompany the installation of the new 375 kVA @ 0.8 p.f. standby genset.

All electrical components needed to support the standby genset will be installed at the location shown on the drawings, and in accordance with Section 26 32 15.00 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY 15-2500 KW, WITH AUXILIARIES. All work, materials, and labor required to install cables, conduits , etc ., shall be incidental to this bid item. Payment constitutes full compensation for all plant, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.1.5.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: JOB

1.1.6 INCOMPATIBLE CONDUIT AND WIRING REPLACEMENT

(OPTION) (Bid Item 000 6)

1.1.6.1 Payment

Payment will be made for costs associated with removing all electrical components needed to accompany the removal and replacement of all incompatible conduits and associated cables. All electrical components needed to support the removal and installation of these conduits and cables will be installed at the location shown on the drawings, and in

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1.1.6.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: JOB

1.1.7 CONCRETE PAD INSTALLATION (OPTION) (Bid Item 000 7)

1.1.7.1 Payment

Payment will be made for cost associated with the installation of the transformer's concrete pad , the disconnect switches concrete pad , and concrete sidewalks along with all earthwork required at the locations shown on the drawings and in accordance to Section 03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE and Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK. Payment constitutes full compensation for all earthwork, excavation, labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work.

1.1.7.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: JOB

1.1.8 Performance and Payment Bonds (Options)(Bid Item 000 8)

1.1.8.1 Payment

Payment will be made for the performance and payment bonds that are required as part of this contract , in reference to (a) of FAR 52.232-5.

This item is for bond coverage, which is applicable to line item s 000 1, 0002, 0005,and 0006 .

1.1.8.2 Unit of Measure

Unit of Measure: LOT

PART 2 PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 CONTRACT COST BREAKDOWN

The Contractor must furnish within 30 calendar days after the date of Notice to Proceed, and prior to the submission of its first partial payment estimate, a breakdown of its single job pay item or items which will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer as to propriety of distribution of the total cost to the various accounts. Any unbalanced items as between early and late payment items or other discrepancies will be revised by the Contracting Officer to agree with a reasonable cost of the work included in the various items. This contract cost breakdown will then be utilized as the basis for progress payments to the Contractor.

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1.1 REFERENCES

1.2 SUBMITTALS

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 SOFTWARE

2.1.1 Government Default Software

2.1.2 Contractor Software

2.1.2.1 Primavera

2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading

3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Level of Detail Required

3.3.2 Activity Durations

3.3.3 Procurement Activities

3.3.4 Mandatory Tasks

3.3.5 Government Activities

3.3.6 Standard Activity Coding Dictionary

3.3.6.1 Workers Per Day (WRKP)

3.3.6.2 Responsible Party Coding (RESP)

3.3.6.3 Area of Work Coding (AREA)

3.3.6.4 Modification Number (MODF)

3.3.6.5 Bid Item Coding (BIDI)

3.3.6.6 Phase of Work Coding (PHAS)

3.3.6.7 Category of Work Coding (CATW)

3.3.6.8 Feature of Work Coding (FOW)

3.3.7 Contract Milestones and Constraints

3.3.7.1 Project Start Date Milestone and Constraint

3.3.7.2 End Project Finish Milestone and Constraint

3.3.7.3 Interim Completion Dates and Constraints

3.3.7.3.1 Start Phase

3.3.7.3.2 End Phase

3.3.8 Calendars

3.3.9 Open Ended Logic

3.3.10 Default Progress Data Disallowed

3.3.11 Out-of-Sequence Progress

3.3.12 Added and Deleted Activities

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3.3.13 Original Durations

3.3.14 Leads, Lags, and Start to Finish Relationships

3.3.15 Retained Logic

3.3.16 Percent Complete

3.3.17 Remaining Duration

3.3.18 Cost Loading of Closeout Activities

3.3.18.1 As-Built Drawings

3.3.18.2 O & M Manuals

3.3.19 Early Completion Schedule and the Right to Finish Early

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS

3.4.1 Preliminary Project Schedule Submission

3.4.2 Initial Project Schedule Submission

3.4.3 Periodic Schedule Updates

3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.5.1 Data CD/DVDs

3.5.2 Narrative Report

3.5.3 Schedule Reports

3.5.3.1 Activity Report

3.5.3.2 Logic Report

3.5.3.3 Total Float Report

3.5.3.4 Earnings Report by CLIN

3.5.3.5 Schedule Log

3.5.4 Network Diagram

3.5.4.1 Continuous Flow

3.5.4.2 Project Milestone Dates

3.5.4.3 Critical Path

3.5.4.4 Banding

3.5.4.5 Cash Flow / Schedule Variance Control (SVC) Diagram

3.6 PERIODIC SCHEDULE UPDATE

3.6.1 Periodic Schedule Update Meetings

3.6.2 Update Submission Following Progress Meeting

3.7 WEEKLY PROGRESS MEETINGS

3.8 REQUESTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS

3.8.1 Justification of Delay

3.8.2 Time Impact Analysis (Prospective Analysis)

3.8.3 Forensic Schedule Analysis (Retrospective Analysis)

3.8.4 Fragmentary Network (Fragnet)

3.8.5 Time Extension

3.8.6 Impact to Early Completion Schedule

3.9 FAILURE TO ACHIEVE PROGRESS

3.9.1 Artificially Improving Progress

3.9.2 Failure to Perform

3.9.3 Recovery Schedule

3.10 OWNERSHIP OF FLOAT

3.11 TRANSFER OF SCHEDULE DATA INTO RMS/QCS

3.12 PRIMAVERA P6 MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

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1.1 REFERENCES

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

AACE INTERNATIONAL (AACE)

AACE 29R-03 (2011) Forensic Schedule Analysis

AACE 52R-06 (2006) Time Impact Analysis - As Applied in Construction

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

ER 1-1-11 (1995) Administration -- Progress, Schedules, and Network Analysis Systems

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Project Scheduler Qualifications ; G, CN

Preliminary Project Schedule ; G, CN

Initial Project Schedule ; G, CN

Periodic Schedule Update ; G, CN

1.3 PROJECT SCHEDULER QUALIFICATIONS

Designate an authorized representative to be responsible for the preparation of the schedule and all required updating and production of reports. The authorized representative must have a minimum of 2-years experience scheduling construction projects similar in size and nature to this project with scheduling software that meets the requirements of this specification. Representative must have a comprehensive knowledge of CPM scheduling principles and application.

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2.1 SOFTWARE

The scheduling software utilized to produce and update the schedules required herein must be capable of meeting all requirements of this specification.

2.1.1 Government Default Software

The Government intends to use Primavera P6.

2.1.2 Contractor Software

Scheduling software used by the contractor must be commercially available from the software vendor for purchase with vendor software support agreements available. The software routine used to create the required sdef file must be created and supported by the software manufacturer.

2.1.2.1 Primavera

If Primavera P6 is selected for use, provide the "xer" export file in a version of P6 importable by the Government system.

2.1.2.2 Other Than Primavera

If the contractor chooses software other than Primavera P6, that is compliant with this specification, provide for the Government's use two licenses, two computers, and training for two Government employees in the use of the software. These computers will be stand-alone and not connected to Government network. Computers and licenses will be returned at project completion.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Show in the schedule the proposed sequence to perform the work and dates contemplated for starting and completing all schedule activities. The scheduling of the entire project is required. The scheduling of construction is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel must actively participate in its development. Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project must also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. Provide a schedule that is a forward planning as well as a project monitoring tool. Use the Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation to generate all Project Schedules.

Prepare each Project Schedule using the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT AND COST LOADING

The schedule is the basis for determining contract earnings during each update period and therefore the amount of each progress payment. The aggregate value of all activities coded to a contract CLIN must equal the value of the CLIN.

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3.2.1 Activity Cost Loading

Activity cost loading must be reasonable and without front-end loading.

Provide additional documentation to demonstrate reasonableness if requested by the Contracting Officer.

3.2.2 Withholdings / Payment Rejection

Failure to meet the requirements of this specification may result in the disapproval of the preliminary, initial or periodic schedule updates and subsequent rejection of payment requests until compliance is met.

In the event that the Contracting Officer directs schedule revisions and those revisions have not been included in subsequent Project Schedule revisions or updates, the Contracting Officer may withhold 10 percent of pay request amount from each payment period until such revisions to the project schedule have been made.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE DETAILED REQUIREMENTS

3.3.1 Level of Detail Required

Develop the Project Schedule to the appropriate level of detail to address major milestones and to allow for satisfactory project planning and execution. Failure to develop the Project Schedule to an appropriate level of detail will result in its disapproval.