W912P622Q0014 8-29-22.pdf

Thomas J. O'Brien Lock & Dam Underground Storage Fuel Tank System Removal & Resurfacing in Chicago, Illinois.

The estimated construction cost is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00.

One Firm-Fixed Price construction contract will be awarded based on the lowest quote.

NAICS code: 237120, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction, size standard $39.5 Million.

This is 100% set-aside for Small Businesses.

Central Contractor Registration and ORCA are now available through the System for Aw ard Management (SAM), available at w w w .sam.gov.

Offerors must comply w ith the requirements of FAR 52.204-7, FAR 52.232-33, and any other CCR/ORCA requirements in this solicitation through SAM. PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge to registrants and users.

Block 12A below : In lieu of both a Performance and Payment Bond, per FAR 52.228-13 Alternate Payment Protections (July 2000) and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required. A Performance Bond in not required. This requirement w ill be enforced even if the aw ard amount is less than $35,000.

ALEXA DUKES 502.315.3000

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

29-Aug-2022

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________60 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________12 Sep 2022 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

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(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, CHICAGO

231 SOUTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 1500

CHICAGO IL 60604-1437

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

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19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

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W912P622Q0014

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools and perform all operations in connection with the following details: (1) the excavation, removal, cleaning, and disposal of a 1000 gallon diesel fuel underground storage tank (UST) system (and components) from the parking lot at the facility, and (2) backfilling and resurfacing (HMA) of the parking area, as required. The Contractor will perform services in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations applicable to hazardous waste materials and disposal procedures.

LOCATION:

Thomas J. O’Brien Lock & Dam U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 1831 East 130th Street Chicago, Illinois 60633

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 237120, Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (Size Standard: $39.5 Million).

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the contractor.

Note: In addition to the completed price breakout schedule/price quote, the Offeror must complete their Representation and Certifications located in the solicitation.

One award will be made from this Solicitation.

Note: The contract award will be based on Lowest Price to the Government.

Quotes are due on 12 September 2022 at 2:00PM Eastern Time.

Submit Quotes to:

Alexa.L.Dukes@usace.army.mill Faxed, telephoned, or mailed submittals will not be honored.

SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. To have a full understanding of the scope of work a site visit is highly encouraged. Access can be arranged by calling the Technical Point of Contact and/or the Lockmaster. The POC details are in Section 10 of this SOW.

For contractual and/or technical questions, please contact Alexa L. Dukes at (502) 315-3000 or by email at Alexa.L.Dukes@usace.army.mil.

All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission.

Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number) for processing their registration.

If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov. Refer to www.SAM.gov for information formerly found in CCR, EPLS, ORCA and FedReg.

Please begin the registration process immediately in order to have an active registration prior to the solicitation closing date.

ALERT: You must submit a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator before your registration will be activated. This requirement now applies to both new and existing entities. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required before the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) will activate the entity's registration.

Effective 29 June 2018, vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation, or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS). The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

SCOPE OF WORK

SOLICITATION NO: W912P6-22-Q-0014

CHICAGO DISTRICT

LEADERS IN CUSTOMER CARE

FY 2022 T.J. O’BRIEN LOCK & DAM

UNDERGROUND STORAGE FUEL TANK

SYSTEM REMOVAL & RESURFACING

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

PROGRAMS

CONTRACT SOLICITATION

AND SPECIFICATIONS

JULY 2022

DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL SCOPE

Required services for this project include furnishing all labor, materials, tools and performing all operations in connection with the following details: (1) the excavation, removal, cleaning, and disposal of a 1000 gallon diesel fuel underground storage tank (UST) system (and components) from the parking lot at the facility, and (2) backfilling and resurfacing (HMA) of the parking area, as required. The Contractor will perform services in accordance with all local, state, and federal regulations applicable to hazardous waste materials and disposal procedures.

2. DEFINITIONS

For this services contract, the following terms shall be defined as follows:

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): the USACE person serving as the technical lead/coordinator for the contract; primary POC for interactions with the Contractor, fulfilling Quality Assurance (QA) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities on behalf of the Contracting Officer (CO).

Technician: The contracted individual who performs services at the site.

Service Vehicle: The vehicle that the maintenance technician utilizes to transport the tools-of-the-trade.

Parts: Parts are equipment components and accessories originally manufactured or supplied by the OEM.

Normal Working Hours: Normal working hours for COE personnel will be 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Qualified Service Personnel (QSP): the maintenance technician providing services to the fire extinguishers, per the Scope of Work; must be qualified to perform the service as a Licensed Fire Protection Professional.

3. REFERENCES

The following publications listed below form part of this specification to the extent indicated by referencing material. The publications are referred to in text by basic designation only.

29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards for General Industry

29 CFR 1926, Occupational Safety & Health Standards for Construction, subpart E-F Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 6055.1, DOD Safety and Occupational Health Program

US. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, 30 November 2014.

IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2012).

API-1604

Illinois Red Book Code, Title 41, Chapter #1, Part 175.83

4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION & SPECIFICATIONS

The Thomas J. O’Brien (TJO) Lock and Dam is located on the Calumet River in the southeastern region of Chicago, and is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District. The facility is a unit of the Inland Waterway Navigation System, and consists of a navigational lock, fixed dam, and controlling works. The address to the facility is 1831 East 130th Street Chicago, IL 60633. Figure 1 provides a general overview of the TJ O’Brien facility.

The general location of the required services within the facility is outlined in red.

Figure 1 –TJ O’Brien Lock & Dam Facility and general location of fuel tank storage system (red outline)

This service project consists of two detailed components (line items): (0001) includes the excavation, removal, cleaning, and disposal of an underground storage tank (UST) system from the parking lot at the facility, and (0002) includes the backfilling and resurfacing the pavement as required. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with all applicable codes, laws and regulations pertaining to this type of work within the jurisdiction area. This including state and federal regulations. A current state tank removal business license is required, including SAM.gov registration to perform these services.

4.A. Line Item 0001 (UST System Removal)

4.A.1. Summary. The UST system is located in the center of the paved parked lot, adjacent to the control house. The system includes the UST, the dispensing equipment to the generator, and all supporting components connecting the tank to the control house. The UST is a 1000 gallon, double walled, fiberglass tank, previously used to store diesel fuel the generator ISO facility operations. The UST was decommissioned in 2019. The tank is most likely empty of diesel fuel.

However, the Contractor must verify before beginning any excavation work by taking appropriate procedures to pump and dispose of any remaining fuel content throughout the system. The Contractor must have a valid CDPH Tank Removal Permit from the local regulatory offices to perform this specific service.

4.A.2. Excavation Area. The approximate area of excavation in the parking lot must include a minimum of 3 feet of offset from the approximated dimensions of the UST, to ensure the proper slope is maintained to support the removal of the entire UST system. The estimated area of excavation is 100 sf (+/- 20 ft.) up to a depth of 8 feet, or as dictated by existing site constraints.

The Contractor will validate the assumed area and volume of excavation, based on the verification of the location of the existing utilities and confirmation of regulated safety procedures. Specific procedures for excavation remain with the Contractor as Ways and Means.

Excavated materials and fill will be disposed of offsite by the Contractor and not used for purposes of refill. The excavation services will comply with all local, state, and federal regulations – as summarized in Section 2 of this SOW. These include relevant sections of 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1926, and USACE EM 385-1-1.

Refer to Exhibit 1 - general location of the UST system and area of excavation in the parking lot.

4.A.3. Dimensions & Components. The approximated dimensions of the cylindrical UST are

4.5 feet in diameter and 12 feet in length. The base of the tank is approximately 7.5 feet below grade (road surface), and is supported by an estimated 500 cf of pea gravel backfill. The tank is secured to an underlying 72 sf reinforced, concrete pad (6 feet by 12 feet by 6 inch width) via tie down straps. Additional components of the UTS system for removal include the following parts:

a cast iron spill containment manhole with cover (24 inch diameter), FRP secondary containment pipes, the vent line, all connections/adapters, the monitoring pipe, and a 26 ft. fuel line running to the control house. The fuel line at the control house will be appropriately capped and/or sealed.

Refer to Exhibit 2 -UST Plans and Details (AS-BUILT-10 OCT 1989) for more specific dimensions and components of this system.

4.A.4. Cleaning and Disposal of Debris (UST and components). All excavated material will be safely cleaned and legally disposed of, in accordance with API-1604 and of Illinois Red Book Code, Title 41, Chapter #1, Part 175.83. The Contractor will provide the TPOC with documentation (proof) that all such materials are legally disposed of prior to the beginning of resurfacing work.

4.A.5. Required Coordinating Actions. Before beginning any work affiliated with this line item, the Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to ensure against damage to existing structures and facilities that are to remain in place. The Contractor will notify the Local Fire Administration Office at least 48 hours before UST removal work begins. The Government will not provide any utility details within the area work limits. The Contractor is responsible to locate all private utilities - which can include electric, water lines, and existing sewer lines. No excavation work shall be performed until existing utilities within the work limits are identified and marked, or determined to be non-present. Any damage to existing utilities, structures and facilities resulting from the Contractor’s operations shall be repaired by the Contractor at no cost to the Government by a licensed professional of that trade.

4.B. Line Item 0002 (Backfilling and HMA Resurfacing)

4.B.1. Backfill. The Contractor will provide clean soil material for backfill, and crushed stone aggregate as the base layer for resurfacing, in accordance with IDOT CA 6, class B classifications. For filling the excavation pit, the soil must be certified as clean fill, and will be compacted in six (6) inch lifts, from the bottom of the excavation, up to 18 inches below grade (defined as the existing road surface).

(a) A geo-fabric liner will be used to separate the excavation fill material from the base layer of the new road surface. The woven geotextile matting shall meet AASHTO / M288 standards for roadway separation and stabilization. The Contractor shall keep in possession, proof that matting meets such standards to provide upon request by Government Representative.

(b) The subsequent 18 inches will be used as the base layer for the asphalt road surface. This will consist of a uniformly, vibratory compacted layer of commercial grade crushed #53 limestone that meets AASHTO’s density standards to a minimum depth of eight (12) inches post compaction.

4.B.2. Resurfacing. Resurfacing pavement will be Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA). The Contractor will ensure that the slope of the finished surface conforms to the surrounding parking lot, and maintains the minimum drainage/surface runoff requirements. The resurfacing design consists of the following components: three (3) inches of Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) Intermediate, and three

(3) inches of Hot Mix Asphalt (Surface) on top of the compacted commercial grade crushed #53 Limestone base layer. The Contractor will use mill butt joints in order to tie into and be same height as adjacent asphalt surfaces. The Contractor shall seal all butt joints with liquid asphalt.

All joints between existing asphalt surfaces shall be smooth transitions. The Contractor will adhere to weather limitations set be the Illinois Dept of Transportation, as specified in Division 400, IDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2012). The Contractor is responsible for the removal all construction debris upon completion of the work associated with the line item.

5. REQUIRED PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The estimated duration of the work is 60 calendar days from the date the Contractor accepts the award and receives the Notice to Proceed. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

The COR/TPOC will establish communication with the Contractor within 3 calendar days of the date of the Contract award and schedule a pre-construction meeting (onsite) to be held after issuance of the Notice to Proceed, no less than 10 calendar days BEFORE initiating work (mobilization).

The Contractor shall transmit all Submittals to the COR/TPOC within 20 calendar days of the date of the Contract award. No onsite work may be performed until the Contractor’s APP has been approved by the Operations Branch Safety Officer, Brian Malone.

6. SAFETY REQUIRMENTS

The Contractor will be subject to COE safety policies while performing services on Federal Government property. A copy of the COE Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1 [30 Nov 2014]) can be furnished for reference.

6.A. Accident Prevention Plan. An Accident Prevention Plan (APP), including all Activity Hazard Analyses for each employee, must be submitted in compliance with Appendix A, paragraph 11, Limited-Scope Service Contracts, EM 385-1-1, to the GDA. Before initiation of work at the job site, an APP must be reviewed and assessed as acceptable by the GDA within 20 calendar days of the date of Contract award. The Contractor shall not commence any work on the site until the APP is designated as acceptable by the Safety Officer, TPOC, and Lockmaster.

6.B. Sign-In. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all workers, prior to start of any work, sign in with assigned USACE Operations personnel at the facility, and receive a site-specific safety and activity update briefing. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all workers comply with EM 385-1-1 and the Safety and Health Plan at all times during the execution of the work.

7. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/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 DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

7.A. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts.

The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative.

The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures - -this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

7.B. Training Requirements. AT Level I Awareness Training: All Contractor 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 for each affected

Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the GDA, within 5 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.

7.C. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

7.D. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

7.E. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided 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, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

8. COORDINATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall provide all qualified personnel, equipment and tools to complete the excavation and resurfacing work. Estimated excavation area/volume and volume of backfill, and paving materials, will be validated by the Contractor during a pre-con site visit.

8.A. Pre-work Conference. The Contractor may be required to attend a pre-work conference with the TPOC prior to beginning work. The TPOC may be performed telephonically and/or virtually. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the Contractor’s start date, plan of work, safety procedures, training requirements, and submittal requirements. The pre-construction meeting will also be set during this meeting.

8.B. Pre-Construction Site Visit. The Contractor must attend a pre-construction meeting (onsite) with the TPOC, Safety Officer, and TJO Lockmaster, no less than 10 calendar days BEFORE initiating work (contractor mobilization of materials, equipment, and personnel). The purpose of the meeting is to confirm/validate ordered contractor readiness to perform services in accordance with contractual obligations. The TPOC will ensure that the Contractor is compliant with all submittal requirements. If deficiencies are identified during this meeting, the must be corrected by the contractor within 5 calendar days of the meeting. If necessary, a second pre-construction meeting may be required at the discretion of the TPOC, Operations Safety Officer, and TJO Lockmaster, and/or Operations Branch Senior Leadership.

8.C. Required Training & Certification. The Contractor is required to ensure that a minimum of one employee on the assembly crew has successfully completed the following training and certifications:

ARC FLASH/BLAST NFPA70E

OSHA 30 Training Certification (including Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, First

Aid/CPR/AED.

AT Level 1 Awareness Training (see Section 7B) The Contractor will provide documentation of the required training and certification as a submittal prior to start of work.

8.D. Required Submittals

Safety Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Quality Control Plan (QCP) Certification of Training Verification of Contractor Staff (AT-OPSEC Training) Work Plan (Excavation, Backfill, Resurfacing) and Project Completion Schedule (due prior to Pre-Construction Conference) All Required Local, State (IEPA, IDOT), and Federal permits CDPH Tank Removal Permit Safety Data Sheets Proof of legal disposal of contaminated UST and components (post-excavation) Woven geotextile matting specifications (pre-construction)

9. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL MEASURES (AS APPLICABLE)

9.A. Chemicals, Supplies, Materials, Tools. The Contractor shall supply all necessary chemicals, supplies, materials, manpower, and tools necessary to perform the tasks relevant to this contract. Preference is for use of “green” products wherever possible. Products used shall comply with the manufacturer’s recommended use and application.

9.B. Signs. The Contractor shall supply safety equipment and hazard signs to meet all safety regulations such as but not limited to, wet floors, danger etc., as applicable to the task/work being performed and is required by OSHA regulation. The TPOC will approve all signs used.

9.C. Safety Data Sheets. The Contractor shall supply safety data sheets (SDS) for all chemicals or applicable chemically treated supplies or materials and include in the accident prevention plan. The TPOC reserves the right to reject any materials or chemicals used. A chemical hazard communication program shall be implemented in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.1200 or 1926.59 and paragraph 06.B.01 of EM 385-1-1. The plan shall be submitted to the GDA as part of the Accident Prevention Plan. See EM 385-1-1, Appendix A.3.1. (4) - Hazard Communication Plan (06.B.01).

9.D. Disposal procedures. The Contractor shall dispose of all hazardous chemicals and chemical containers off site. All non-hazardous waste r bags may be disposed of in contractor-provided, onsite, outdoor waste containers identified by the TPOC. Non-hazardous waste shall not be disposed of in indoor waste containers.

10. CONTRACTOR STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

10.A. Staffing Requirements. The Contractor shall provide seasoned staff having experience working in remote areas in and around industrial facilities, with familiarity of safety and warning signs. Proof of experience for each person employed on the contract, in the form of a resume prepared by the Contractor, may be required at the discretion of the TPOC.

10.A.1. All personnel assigned to work at USACE facilities shall possess sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to safely operate all Contractor-supplied equipment and safely transport, use and temporarily store Contractor- supplied materials, supplies and chemicals. All personnel assigned shall be capable of receiving verbal instructions from authorized sources to appropriately respond to site conditions.

10.A.2. All personnel assigned to work at the TJO project site shall possess the ability to comprehend the written and spoken English language.

10.A.3. All personnel assigned to work at this facility shall be physically able to climb industrial steps, navigate and traverse gravel walk surfaces and rough terrain, lift and carry Contractor-supplied equipment, material, supplies and chemicals, bend at the hips, kneel, stretch and otherwise perform the necessary movements necessary to perform tasks relevant to this contract.

Contractor shall not assign staff to work at the three facility locations having uncorrected vision impairment.

10.B. Equipment Operators. The Contractor shall ensure that operators of any equipment are trained and licensed for proper and safe operation of the equipment. The Contractor shall provide a copy of a current license or certificate issued by the accrediting body to the TPOC upon request. If the license or certificate cannot be provided or has expired that employee shall not operate the equipment until the license or certificate is renewed.

11. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

The TPOC/COR for this project is Colin Riker. Mr. Riker’s contact information is:

Colin Riker Civil/Str. Engineer Operations Technical Support Section, Ops Branch U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Chicago District 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60604 Office: (312) 846-5501 Gov Cell: (312) 833-0465 [peferred] colin.a.riker@usace.army.mil

The POC for site access to the facility is the Lockmaster, Mark Meznarsic. Mr. Meznarsic’s contact information is:

Mark A. Meznarsic Facility Lockmaster T.J. O'Brien Lock and Dam 1831 E. 130th Street Chicago, IL 60633 P: 773-646-2183 F: 773-646-5188 C: 815-508-1310 mark.a.meznarsic@usace.army.mil

The POC for the APP and Safety oversight is the Operations Branch Safety Officer, Brian Malone. Mr. Malone contact information is:

Brian Malone Occupational Safety Specialist (LRC) Operations Branch Gov Cell: 312-846-5409 brian.e.malone@usace.army.mil

12. INDEX OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 UST system footprint at TJ O’Brien (Site Map) Exhibit 2 TJ O’Brien Tank A-3 Plans and Details: AS-BUILT-10 OCT 1989 Exhibit 3 Sample Quality Control Plan (QCP) Exhibit 4 Sample Safety-Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

Sample Quality Control Plan

Prior to beginning work, each employee will be trained to perform the task he or she has been hired to perform. This training will consist of a review and thorough explanation of the contract specifications and requirements, followed by ‘on-the-job’ training to ensure that the contract requirements are understood. All members of a crew will be cross-trained, so that they understand all aspects of a particular type of work. Following training, each employee will be provided with a checklist of work that they are required to perform, which will serve to ensure that all aspects of a particular job are completed on time. The employee will mark each item as it is completed (with completion time), and will sign and date each sheet to ensure accountability for completed work.

Prior to start of the contract, the Contractor will designate a Quality Control Inspector (QCI) in writing. The designated QCI will perform inspections of completed work as soon as possible to ensure that the work meets contract specifications. The inspection schedule will depend on the type of work being completed; items of a routine nature will be inspected based on a random or planned sampling schedule. 100% of unusual items, items which are more important, or highly visible items will be inspected.

Allowable reject levels for all items of work will be zero.

Upon discovery of any deficiency, corrective action will be initiated immediately. The QCI will immediately either correct the deficiency personally, direct another employee to correct the deficiency, or direct the employee who marked the item as ‘complete’ to correct the deficiency.

The QCI will meet with the employee who was responsible for initial completion of the work and review contract specifications for the work which was inadequately performed. The QCI will determine what actions caused the inadequate work and take immediate steps to ensure that the work is correctly performed the next time it is scheduled.

A Quality Control Inspection Report will be completed by the QCI for each day’s work. This report will document what work was completed, what facilities were inspected, the time the inspections were performed, and the results of these inspections. This report will also document any deficiencies noted during inspections and corrective actions taken on deficiencies. This report will be provided to the Corps of Engineers the same day the work is scheduled, or the next morning prior to 9:00 a.m. by e-mail, fax, or in person.

If a Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) is issued by the government, the Contractor will review the CDR with the QCI within one day of receipt of the CDR, and will meet with the Corps of Engineers representative as soon as possible. Prior to meeting with the Corps representative, the Contractor will meet with the QCI and the individual/crew responsible for completing the work to determine the cause of the contract discrepancy and what actions will be required to prevent any reoccurrence. The Contractor will document these actions on the CDR for submittal to the government.

The contractor will modify these procedures as required to ensure that contract specifications are met.

SAMPLE SAFETY – ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN

Exhibit 4

Accident Prevention Plan Outline Per EM 385-1-1

APPENDIX A

MINIMUM BASIC OUTLINE FOR ACCIDENT PREVENTION

PLANS

An Accident Prevention Plan (APP) is a safety and health policy and program document. The following areas are typically addressed in an APP, but an APP shall be job-specific and shall also address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written.

The APP shall interface with the employer’s overall safety and health program, and a copy shall be available on the work site. Any portions of the overall safety and health program that are referenced in the APP shall be included as appropriate. ANSI/ASSE A10.38 should be referenced for Programmatic Issues.

> For LIMITED-SCOPE SERVICE, SUPPLY AND R&D CONTRACTS, for example, mowing (only), park attendant, rest room cleaning, the Contracting Officer and SOHO may allow an ABBREVIATED APP (customized AP P requirements and waive the more stringent elements of this section). > See 01.A.11, and Appendix A, paragraph 11.

1. SIGNATURE SHEET. Title, signature, and phone number of the following:

a. Plan preparer (Qualified Person, Competent Person, such as corporate safety staff person, QC);

b. Plan must be approved, by company/corporate officers authorized to obligate the company;

c. Plan concurrence (e.g., Chief of Operations, Corporate Chief of Safety, Corporate Industrial

Hygienist, project manager or superintendent, project safety professional, project QC). Provide concurrence of other applicable corporate and project personnel (Contractor).

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2. BACKGROUND INFORMATION. List the following:

a. Contractor;

b. Contract number;

c. Project name;

d. Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location; phases of work anticipated (these will require an AHA).

3. STATEMENT OF SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY.

Provide a copy of current corporate/company Safety and Health Policy Statement, detailing commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees. The Contractor’s written safety program goals, objectives, and accident experience goals for this contract should be provided.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES AND LINES OF AUTHORITIES. Provide the following:

a. A statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program;

b. Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at both corporate and project level. Contracts specifically requiring safety or industrial hygiene personnel shall include a copy of their resumes. Qualifications shall include the OSHA 30-hour course or equivalent course areas as listed here:

(1) OSH Act/General Duty Clause;

(2) 29 CFR 1904, Recordkeeping;

(3) Subpart C: General Safety and Health Provisions, Competent Person;

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(4) Subpart D: Occupational Health and Environmental Controls, Citations and Safety Programs;

(5) Subpart E: PPE, types and requirements for use;

(6) Subpart F: understanding fire protection in the workplace;

(7) Subpart K: Electrical;

(8 Subpart M: Fall Protection;

(9) Rigging, welding and cutting, scaffolding, excavations, concrete and masonry, demolition; health hazards in construction, materials handling, storage and disposal, hand and power tools, motor vehicles, mechanized equipment, marine operations, steel erection, stairways and ladders, confined spaces or any others that are applicable to the work being performed.

c. The names of Competent and/or Qualified Person(s) and proof of competency/qualification to meet specific OSHA Competent/Qualified Person(s) requirements must be attached. The District SOHO will review the qualifications for acceptance;

d. Requirements that no work shall be performed unless a designated competent person is present on the job site;

e. Requirements for pre-task safety and health analysis;

f. Lines of authority;

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5. SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS. If applicable, provide procedures for coordination SOH activities with other employers on the job site:

a. Identification of subcontractors and suppliers (if known);

b. Safety responsibilities of subcontractors and suppliers.

6. TRAINING.

a. Requirements for new hire SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire of each new employee.

b. Requirements for mandatory training and certifications that are applicable to this project (e.g., explosive actuated tools, confined space entry, crane operator, diver, vehicle operator, HAZWOPER training and certification, PPE) and any requirements for periodic retraining/recertification.

c. Procedures for periodic safety and health training for supervisors and employees.

d. Requirements for emergency response training. > See paragraph 9.b. below for a list of requirements that may require emergency response training.

7. SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTIONS.

a. Specific assignment of responsibilities for a minimum daily job site safety and health inspection during periods of work activity: Who will conduct (e.g., SSHO, PM, safety professional, QC, supervisors, employees – depends on level of technical proficiency needed to perform said inspections), proof of inspector’s training/qualifications, when inspections will be conducted, procedures for documentation, deficiency tracking system, and follow-up procedures;

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b. Any external inspections/certifications that may be required (e.g., USCG).

8. ACCIDENT REPORTING. The Contractor shall identify person(s) responsible to provide the following:

a. Exposure data (man-hours worked);

b. Accident investigations, reports, and logs: Report all accidents as soon as possible but not more than 24 hours afterwards to the Contracting Officer/Representative (CO/COR). The contractor shall thoroughly investigate the accident and submit the findings of the investigation along with appropriate corrective actions to the CO/COR in the prescribed format as soon as possible but no later than five (5) working days following the accident. Implement corrective actions as soon as reasonably possible;

c. The following require immediate accident notification:

(1) A fatal injury;

(2) A permanent total disability;

(3) A permanent partial disability;

(4) The hospitalization of three or more people resulting from a single occurrence;

(5) Property damage of $200,000 or more.

9. PLANS (PROGRAMS, PROCEDURES) REQUIRED BY THE SAFETY MANUAL. Based on a risk assessment of contracted activities and on mandatory OSHA compliance programs, the Contractor shall address all applicable occupational risks and compliance plans. Using the EM 385-1-1 as a guide, plans may include but not be limited to:

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a. Layout plans (04.A.01);

b. Emergency response plans:

(1) Procedures and tests (01.E.01);

(2) Spill plans (01.E.01, 06.A.02);

(3) Firefighting plan (01.E.01, Section 19);

(4) Posting of emergency telephone numbers (01.E.05);

(5) Man overboard/abandon ship (Section19.A.04);

(6) Medical Support. Outline on-site medical support and off-site medical arrangements including rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them, and the name(s) of on-site Contractor personnel trained in first aid and CPR. A minimum of two employees shall be certified in CPR and first-aid per shift/site (Section 03.A.02; 03.D);

c. Plan for prevention of alcohol and drug abuse (01.C.02);

d. Site sanitation plan (Section 02);

e. Access and haul road plan (4.B);

f. Respiratory protection plan (05.G);

g. Health hazard control program (06.A);

h. Hazard communication program (06.B.01);

i. Process Safety Management Plan (06.B.04);

j. Lead abatement plan (06.B.05 & specifications);

k. Asbestos abatement plan (06.B.05 & specifications);

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l. Radiation Safety Program (06.E.03.a);

m. Abrasive blasting (06.H.01);

n. Heat/Cold Stress Monitoring Plan (06.I.02)

o. Crystalline Silica Monitoring Plan (Assessment) (06.M);

p. Night operations lighting plan (07.A.08);

q. Fire Prevention Plan (09.A);

r. Wild Land Fire Management Plan (09.K);

s. Hazardous energy control plan (12.A.01);

t. Critical lift Plan (16.H);

u. Contingency plan for severe weather (19.A.03);

v. Float Plan (19.F.04);

w. Site-Specific Fall Protection & Prevention Plan (21.C);

x. Demolition plan (to include engineering survey) (23.A.01);

y. Excavation/trenching plan (25.A.01);

z. Emergency rescue (tunneling) (26.A.);

aa. Underground construction fire prevention and protection plan (26.D.01);

bb. Compressed air plan (26.I.01);

cc. Formwork and shoring erection and removal plans (27.C);

dd. Precast Concrete Plan (27.D);

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ee. Lift slab plans (27.E);

ff. Steel erection plan (27.F.01);

gg. Site Safety and Health Plan for HTRW work (28.B);

hh. Blasting Safety Plan (29.A.01);

ii. Diving plan (30.A.13);

jj. Confined space Program (34.A).

10. RISH MANAGEMENT PROCESSES. Detailed project-specific hazards and controls shall be provided by an Activity Hazard Analysis (0I.A.13) for each major phase/activity of work.

11. ABBREVIATED APP for LIMITED-SCOPE SERVICE, SUPPLY AND R&D CONTRACTS. If service, supply and R&D contracts with limited scopes are awarded, the contractor may submit an abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan. This APP shall address the following areas at a minimum. If other areas of the EM 385-1-1 are pertinent to the contract, the contractor must assure these areas are addressed as well.

a. Title, signature, and phone number of the plan preparer.

b. Background Information to include: Contractor; Contract number; Project name; Brief project description, description of work to be performed, and location (map); The project description shall provide a means to evaluate the work being done (see AHA requirements in 01.A.13) and associated hazards involved. Contractor’s APP shall address the identified hazards involved and the control measures to be taken.

c. Statement of Safety and Health Policy detailing their commitment to providing a safe and healthful workplace for all employees.

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d. Responsibilities and Lines of Authorities – to include a statement of the employer’s ultimate responsibility for the implementation of his SOH program; Identification and accountability of personnel responsible for safety at all levels to include designated site safety and health officer (SSHO) and associated qualifications. The District SOHO will review the qualifications for acceptance.

e. Training - new hire SOH orientation training at the time of initial hire of each new employee and any periodic retraining/recertification requirements.

f. Procedures for job site inspections - assignment of responsibilities…