17R0040-BID_SCHEDULE.pdf

Schedule: Base Year

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION EST

QTY

UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 Class I Crane Operator Training - Initial 10 JB $ $

0002 Class I Crane Operator Training - Refresher

JB $ $

0003 Class II Crane Operator Training - Initial 10 JB $ $ 0004 Class II Crane Operator Training - Refresher 40 JB $ $ 0005 Qualified Rigger Level II Training 10 JB $ $ 0006 Qualified Signal Person Training 10 JB $ $ 0007 Lift Planning/Lift Supervisor Training 20 JB $ $ 0008 Equipment Maintenance Training 20 JB $ $ 0009 All-terrain Vehicle Training 20 JB $ $ 0010 Skid Loader Training 20 JB $ $ 0011 Powered Industrial Truck Training 20 JB $ $ 0012 Aerial Lift Operator Training 25 JB $ $ 0013 Boat Operator Training 20 JB $ $ 0014 Wire Rope Analysis/Inspection 200 HR $ $ 0015 Heavy Equipment, Powered Industrial

Truck, Crane and Hoist Inspections

3400 HR

0016 Re inspections 400 HR $ $ 0017 Database Development 1 JB $ $ 0018 Database Maintenance 200 HR $ $ 0019 Mob/DeMob to District From KTR 0020 Mob/DeMob To and From Alternate Work

Sites

0021 Transport Vehicle Expenses JTR $ 0022 Airfare JTR 0023 Personnel Per Diem Expenses JTR Base Year Total $

Schedule: Option Year 1

DESCRIPTION

EST QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 Class I Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $

0002 Class I Crane Operator Training - Refresher

JB $ $

0003 Class II Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $ 0004 Class II Crane Operator Training - Refresher 8 JB $ $ 0005 Qualified Rigger Level II Training 2 JB $ $ 0006 Qualified Signal Person Training 2 JB $ $ 0007 Lift Planning/Lift Supervisor Training 4 JB $ $ 0008 Equipment Maintenance Training 4 JB $ $ 0009 All-terrain Vehicle Training 4 JB $ $ 0010 Skid Loader Training 4 JB $ $ 0011 Powered Industrial Truck Training 4 JB $ $ 0012 Aerial Lift Operator Training 5 JB $ $ 0013 Boat Operator Training 4 JB $ $ 0014 Wire Rope Analysis/Inspection 40 HR $ $ 0015 Heavy Equipment, Powered Industrial

Truck, Crane and Hoist Inspections

680 HR

0016 Re inspections 80 HR $ $ 0017 Database Development 1 JB $ $ 0018 Database Maintenance 40 HR $ $ 0019 Mob/DeMob to District From KTR

Schedule: Option Year 2

DESCRIPTION

EST QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 Class I Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $

0002 Class I Crane Operator Training - Refresher

JB $ $

0003 Class II Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $ 0004 Class II Crane Operator Training - Refresher 8 JB $ $ 0005 Qualified Rigger Level II Training 2 JB $ $ 0006 Qualified Signal Person Training 2 JB $ $ 0007 Lift Planning/Lift Supervisor Training 4 JB $ $ 0008 Equipment Maintenance Training 4 JB $ $ 0009 All-terrain Vehicle Training 4 JB $ $ 0010 Skid Loader Training 4 JB $ $ 0011 Powered Industrial Truck Training 4 JB $ $ 0012 Aerial Lift Operator Training 5 JB $ $ 0013 Boat Operator Training 4 JB $ $ 0014 Wire Rope Analysis/Inspection 40 HR $ $ 0015 Heavy Equipment, Powered Industrial

Truck, Crane and Hoist Inspections

680 HR

0016 Re inspections 80 HR $ $ 0017 Database Development 1 JB $ $ 0018 Database Maintenance 40 HR $ $ 0019 Mob/DeMob to District From KTR

Schedule Option Year 3

DESCRIPTION

EST QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 Class I Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $

0002 Class I Crane Operator Training - Refresher

JB $ $

0003 Class II Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $ 0004 Class II Crane Operator Training - Refresher 8 JB $ $ 0005 Qualified Rigger Level II Training 2 JB $ $ 0006 Qualified Signal Person Training 2 JB $ $ 0007 Lift Planning/Lift Supervisor Training 4 JB $ $ 0008 Equipment Maintenance Training 4 JB $ $ 0009 All-terrain Vehicle Training 4 JB $ $ 0010 Skid Loader Training 4 JB $ $ 0011 Powered Industrial Truck Training 4 JB $ $ 0012 Aerial Lift Operator Training 5 JB $ $ 0013 Boat Operator Training 4 JB $ $ 0014 Wire Rope Analysis/Inspection 40 HR $ $ 0015 Heavy Equipment, Powered Industrial

Truck, Crane and Hoist Inspections

680 HR

0016 Re inspections 80 HR $ $ 0017 Database Development 1 JB $ $ 0018 Database Maintenance 40 HR $ $ 0019 Mob/DeMob to District From KTR

Schedule Option: Option Year 4

DESCRIPTION

EST QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 Class I Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $

0002 Class I Crane Operator Training - Refresher

JB $ $

0003 Class II Crane Operator Training - Initial 2 JB $ $ 0004 Class II Crane Operator Training - Refresher 8 JB $ $ 0005 Qualified Rigger Level II Training 2 JB $ $ 0006 Qualified Signal Person Training 2 JB $ $ 0007 Lift Planning/Lift Supervisor Training 4 JB $ $ 0008 Equipment Maintenance Training 4 JB $ $ 0009 All-terrain Vehicle Training 4 JB $ $ 0010 Skid Loader Training 4 JB $ $ 0011 Powered Industrial Truck Training 4 JB $ $ 0012 Aerial Lift Operator Training 5 JB $ $ 0013 Boat Operator Training 4 JB $ $ 0014 Wire Rope Analysis/Inspection 40 HR $ $ 0015 Heavy Equipment, Powered Industrial

Truck, Crane and Hoist Inspections

680 HR

0016 Re inspections 80 HR $ $ 0017 Database Development 1 JB $ $ 0018 Database Maintenance 40 HR $ $ 0019 Mob/DeMob to District From KTR

Schedule Notes:

NOTE 1: Estimated quantities are to be used for evaluation only.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

US Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

& TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

St. Louis District Load Handling Equipment Inspection and Training Contract

Rivers Project Office St. Charles County West Alton, MO 63386

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I, General Information

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Description of Services

3.0 Period of Performance

4.0 Post Award Orientation

5.0 Contract Areas

6.0 Definitions

7.0 Commencement and Schedule

8.0 Hours of Operation

9.0 Contractor Vehicles and Vessels

10.0 Storage

11.0 Utilities

12.0 Forms

13.0 Operating Manuals

14.0 Applicable Publications

15.0 Contractor Representative

16.0 Supervision

17.0 Contractor Employee Conduct and Competency

18.0 Damages or Loss of contractor’s Supplies and Property

19.0 Damages to Government

20.0 Government Furnished Equipment and Materials

20.1 General

20.2 Repairs

20.3 Locations

21.0 Contractor Furnished Equipment and Materials

22.0 Invoice for Services

23.0 Payment

Part II, Quality Control

1.0 Quality Control (QC)

2.0 Records System

3.0 Correction of Deficiencies

4.0 Progress/Performance

5.0 Quality Assurance

Part III, Database

1.0 Database Development

2.0 Database Maintenance

Part IV, Security

1.0 Security Requirements

a. AT Level I Training

b. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures

c. For Contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation

d. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say

Something)

e. For Contracts that require OPSEC Training

f. Pre-Screen Candidates Using E-Verify Program

Part V, Safety

1.0 Safety

2.0 Mishap Reporting

Part VI, Inspection and Certification Services

1.0 General

1.1 Load Handling Equipment Inspection and Certification Criteria

1.2 The Crane Inspection

2.0 In depth Analysis and Certification of Wire Rope

Part VII, Training

1.0 Training

1.1 Examiners and Instructors

1.2 Crane Operator Certification Training

1.3 Class I Operator Training

1.4 Class II Operator Training

1.5 Qualified Rigger Level II

1.6 Lift Planning and Lift Supervisor Training

1.7 Qualified Signal Person

1.8 Maintenance Training

1.9 Aerial Lift Operator and Safety Training

1.10 Heavy Equipment Operator Training

1.11 Powered Industrial Truck Training

1.12 Boat Operator Training

Part VIII, Performance Standards

Appendices

APP A – Locations Map APP B – Contract Locations APP C – Government POC’s APP D – Government Furnished Equipment APP E – Contractor iWatch Training

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

RIVERS PROJECT LOAD HANDLING EQUIPMENT INSPECTION AND TRAINING

PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION

1.0 Introduction: This Performance Work Statement (PWS) is for a service(s) contract to inspect, test, and certify all load handling equipment and provide training and certification for the operation/government operators of load handling equipment and associated tasks located within the St. Louis District.

2.0 Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and services necessary to perform inspections, training, and certifications in support of a Load Handling Management Program as defined in this Performance Work Statement for the St. Louis District. The Contractor shall perform to the standards specified and/or referenced in this contract and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Work to be performed in this contract includes but is not limited to crane operator, signalmen, and rigger training and certification in addition to powered industrial truck, aerial lift, crane, Equipment Maintenance training of specified equipment, and hoist inspection, training, and operational test verification. The services required in this contract are in addition to the routine training and inspections performed by Government personnel and the Government reserves the right to perform any or all of the services described herein with its own personnel or alternative procurement methods.

Articles, materials, and equipment to be incorporated into the work under the contract shall be new and unused unless otherwise specified. All materials, supplies or articles required in the work shall be suitable size and type for the intended use. Tests of these items may be required, but such items will be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Testing if necessary shall be in conformity with approved modern methods for the particular items and class of work. Except as otherwise provided, all costs of all tests, exclusive of the expenses of the Contracting Officer, shall be borne by the Contractor and no separate payment will be made therefore.

3.0 Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for up to five (5) years from date of award.

4.0 Post Award Orientation: Within five (5) days after contract award the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for scheduling of a Post Award Orientation. Key Personnel for the Contractor shall meet with the Government to review contract scope, procedures, and administration.

Meeting shall be scheduled to take place at the Rivers Project Office located at 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386.

5.0 Contract Areas: The St. Louis District Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Management Program encompasses performance of requirements at locations including but not limited to all locations as indicated in Appendix A and as indicated below. Contract areas will be specified within each task order issued.

Rivers Project – West Alton, MO Lock and Dam 24 - Clarksville, MO Lock and Dam 25 - Winfield, MO Mel Price Lock and Dam - East Alton, IL Lock and Dam 27 - Granite City, IL Mark Twain Lake Project - Montgomery City, MO

Wappapelo Lake Project - Williamsville, MO Rend Lake Project - Benton, IL Carlyle Lake Project - Carlyle, IL Lake Shelbyville Project - Shelbyville, IL Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam - Modoc, IL Service Base Shops &Yards, M/V Pathfinder, and Dredge Potter - St. Louis, MO

6.0 Definitions:

6.1 Acceptable Quality Level (AQL): The AQL is the maximum percent defective that, for purposes of sampling, inspection can be considered satisfactory.

6.2 Contractor: The Prime Contractor and all Contractor employees and personnel. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all employees and subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

6.3 Contracting Officer (CO): A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into and administer contracts on behalf of the Government.

6.4 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

6.5 Contractor’s Representative: A foreman or superintendent assigned to represent the interests of the

Contractor with regards to all matters included in this contract.

6.6 Critical Element: A critical element is a task, procedure, or operation that has been determined to be mandatory to fulfill the condition, value, or measure comprising a standard.

6.7 Customer Complaint: A Government program that is explained to every organization that receives service under this contract which is used to evaluate a Contractor’s performance, and a means of documenting certain kinds of contract service problems.

6.8 Defect: An instance of noncompliance with a service requirement. A defect may be caused by either non-performance or unsatisfactory performance.

6.9 Defective Service: A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

6.10 Deficiency: A major defect the renders the unit unserviceable for its intended purpose until repairs are made. A deficiency is a defect that, according to ASME B30.5 and OSHA 1926, would result in hazardous or unsafe conditions for individuals using, maintaining, and would require corrective action to achieve substantial compliance with the established standard.

6.11 Deliverable: Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as safety meeting minutes, submittals, performance of training and certification, performance of inspection and certification.

6.12 Government Property: All property owned by or leased to the Government or acquired by the

Government under the terms of the contract.

6.13 Inspection: The examination and testing of supplies or services to determine whether the supplies or services conform to contract requirements. Inspecting is the process of measuring, examining, testing, or otherwise comparing the unit or service with the requirements.

6.14 Non-Critical Element: A non-critical element is a task, procedure, or operation that has been determined to be essential to the overall condition, value, or measure comprising a standard, but will not constitute a substantial deviation (major-defect) from the standard unless viewed in the context of repeated unsatisfactory performance, or non-performance.

6.15 Performance Requirement: The point that divides acceptable and unacceptable performance. In the case of surveillance by random sampling, the performance requirement is the maximum number of defectives in a random sample chosen that may occur before the Government will affect the price computation system in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary and the Inspection of Services clause. When the method of surveillance is other than random sampling, the performance requirement is the number of defectives or maximum percent defective in the lot before the Government will affect the price computation system in accordance with the Performance Requirements Summary.

6.16 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): Identifies the key service outputs of the contract that will be evaluated by the Government to assure contract performance standards are met by the Contractor.

6.17 Performance Standard: A desired condition, value, or measure by which a service or product is judged to meet a specification or requirement.

6.18 Performance Work Statement (PWS): The Performance Work Statement is the contract requirements document which describes the technical, functional and performance characteristics of the work to be performed, identifies essential functions to be performed, determines performance factors, including the location of the work, the units of the work, the quantity of work units, and the quality and timeliness of the work units. It serves as the scope of work and is the basis for all costs.

It accurately describes the contract service requirements, including the standards to be used to determine whether the requirements have been met.

6.19 Physical Security: Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

6.20 Planned Sampling: A sampling method in which work outputs are selected in accordance with subjective criteria established in the surveillance plan.

6.21 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards. Those actions taken by the Government Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) to evaluate the Contractor’s Quality Control program against the contract specifications' and requirements to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and ensure that the Contractor maintains control of service delivery quality.

6.22 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

6.23 Quality Control (QC): All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

6.24 Random Sampling: A sampling method in which each service output in a lot has an equal chance of being selected.

6.25 Recommendation: A minor defect is a defect not likely to reduce the usability of the unit of service for its intended purpose, or is a departure from the established standards having little or no bearing on the effectiveness of the unit of service. A recommendation is a defect that judgment and experience indicates is not a substantial deviation from requirements and generally does not require re-performance for overall performance to be considered satisfactory.

6.26 Sample: A sample consists of one or more service outputs drawn from a lot. The number of outputs in the sample is the sample size.

6.27 Sampling Guide: The part of the surveillance plan that contains all the information needed to perform surveillance of the service output(s) by the random sampling method of surveillance.

6.28 Subcontractor: One that enters into a contract with a Prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

6.29 Work Day: The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

6.30 Work Week: Is defined as Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

7.0 Commencement, Schedule, and Completion: The Contractor shall not commence any services prior to the Contracting Officer's approval of a Contractor's Quality Control Program. Schedule of services and training will be developed by the contractor for the period of performance as specified in each task order issued against the contract. Schedule should be, as much as allowable, maintained from year to year. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government any and all Contractor operations in and around other contractors, work crews, or government employees. In the event of the need for Re-inspections due to deficiencies found, these should be scheduled within 60 days of the finding of deficiency. In the event that weather conditions or flooding of contract areas will not permit performance of services of the Contractor, the Contractor will suspend work until such time as the conditions improve and become suitable for performance of work. Any action causing suspension of work uncontrollable by the government shall be compensated once work is resumed. If work was not completed as scheduled and no advance notice was given to the Government and agreed to, then the Government may reject the services for payment.

8.0 Hours of Operation: All work shall be performed between the normal business hours of 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for constant and uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS and Task Orders issued against the Contract.

8.1 Recognized Holidays:

New Year’s Day - January 1st Martin Luther King's Birthday - 3rd Monday in January Washington's Birthday - 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day - Last Monday in May Independence Day - July 4th Labor Day - 1st Monday in September Columbus Day - 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day - November 11th Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day - December 25th

9.0 Travel Expenses: The Contractor shall furnish all transport of Contractor personnel as necessary for each task order. Contractor personnel furnished as vehicle operators shall be thoroughly qualified in the use of automobiles and state licensed. Contractor may be entitled to Travel expenses if the distance is beyond 100 miles or 3 hours.

Travel expenses shall be paid in accordance with the JTR per diem rates.

9.1 The "Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2" shall regulate these travel expense specifications except where specified herein. Unit prices for Transport Vehicle Expenses will be determined and re‐determined and adjusted periodically by "Joint Travel Regulations, Volume 2, Chapter 2, Part I: C2500 TDY & Local Travel, Mileage Rates; for ‐ Automobile (if no Government‐owned vehicle is available)".

10.0 Contractor Vehicles and Vessels: The Contractor shall keep all Contractor vehicles clean and in a safe operating condition and shall be clearly marked with identification showing, Contractor's name and type of business. Vehicle signs shall be of professional quality and shall be approved by the Contracting Officer Representative.

11.0 Storage. The Contractor may store Contractor equipment and supplies/materials at the work site during continuous working days as approved in advance by the COR. Contractor equipment shall be removed from the work site within two (2) days after the completion of the work described within the task order. The Government assumes no responsibility for the safety or security of Contractor equipment and supplies/materials left on Government property.

12.0 Forms: All Department of Defense forms required by the Government to be used under this contract will be provided by the Government.

13.0 Operating Manuals: Equipment or facility operating manuals and suppliers’ catalogs presently maintained by the Government will be made available to the Contractor on an as needed basis.

14.0 Applicable Publications: The Contractor shall perform inspections and perform testing and training in accordance with the latest additions of the applicable publications as indicated below. They include but are not limited to:

‐Manufacturer Recommendations: For equipment, supplies, and materials used/or inspected by the

Contractor

-Operating Manuals, Repair Manuals and Maintenance Manuals

-Industrial Standards and Codes Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

-American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

-American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

-American Society of Mechanical Engineer (ASME), including but not limited to:

ASME B30.5-2011, Mobile and Locomotive Cranes, Safety Standard for Cableways, Cranes, Derricks, Hoists, Hooks, Jacks, and Slings, March 2008, copies of which are available for purchase at https://www.asme.org/products/codes-standards/b305-2011-mobile-locomotive-cranes

-National Electrical Code

-National Fire Protection Association

-EM 385-1-1 (2014)

-ER 385-1-91 (28 MAR 83)

-Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR1926 Subpart CC (2010.), Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Cranes and Derricks in Construction, August 9, 2010, copies of which are available at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2010-08-09/pdf/2010-17818.pdf

-Army Regulation, AR 600–55, The Army Driver and Operator Standardization Program (Selection, Training, Testing, and Licensing), June 18,2007, copies of which are available at http://www.wsmr.army.mil/pdf/AR600_55.pdf

-OSHA 1910 &1926

-Occupational Safety and Health Administration

-American Institute of Steel Construction

15.0 Contractor Representative: The Contractor shall provide and designate a Contractor Representative to conduct overall management and coordination of the contract and shall deal directly with the COR and Contracting Officer. The Contractor Representative shall have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to administration and execution of the entire contract.

17.0 Contractor Employees Conduct and Competency: Any Contractor employee who persists in not following jobsite requirements shall be removed from the job at the request of the COR. Factors that may contribute to removal of a Contractor employee include but are not limited to not following: site safety and security requirements, accessing secured areas without an escort and working while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Professional behavior is expected at all times.

18.0 Damages or Loss of Contractor’s Supplies and Property: The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect their property from loss, damage or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility.

19.0 Damages to Government Property: The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging buildings, equipment, vegetation and other Government property. If the Contractor damages or loses any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage, at no cost to the Government, to the approval of the Contracting Officer. A written report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within two (2) working days (less weekends and holidays) of the occurrence. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repairs or replacements, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which will be deducted from the contract price.

20.0 Invoice for Services: The Contractor shall furnish all invoices upon completion of work to the COR at the Rivers Project Office, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386. The Contractor shall include all costs associated with contract line items required to perform the required work. The invoice will specify the line item work and quantities utilized. The Contractor shall submit receipts for all approved reimbursable items to include travel and lodging as specified within the PWS if required.

21.0 Government Furnished Equipment and Materials

21.1 General: The Government will provide to the Contractor for use only in connection with the scope of this contract, the Government Furnished Equipment and Materials listed in Appendix A-4 including their specific locations; name/type, make, capacity, land/floating, model number, serial number, value, EM 385-1-1 Class, and last Certification/ inspection date. The Government will deliver Government furnished equipment required for contract operations to the Contractor prior to operations at each specific contract area as contained in task orders issued against this contract. The Contractor shall inspect all Government Furnished Equipment for damages prior to usage and shall evidence receipt and deficiencies of Government furnished equipment with signature. All damages noted during receipt of equipment by the contractor shall be reported to the COR immediately. Contractor shall be responsible for the operational training and inspection of each piece of Government Furnished Equipment as specified within each task order at designated areas as approved by the Contracting Officer.

21.2 Repairs, Replacements, and Modifications: The Contractor shall restore to original condition any modifications or damages to Government furnished equipment resulting from contractor services prior to delivery of Government furnished equipment to the Government. The value of the Government owned equipment to be used by the Contractor in performance of this work is listed by each piece of equipment. Parts which are broken during Contractor usage shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor and incident report / repair report submitted to the Contracting Officer.

21.3 Locations: The Government furnished equipment general locations are listed in Appendix A-1 of this contract, the specific location of equipment is listed in Appendix A-2.

22.0 Contractor Furnished Equipment and Materials: The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, supplies, training support equipment and supervision necessary to perform Classroom and performance training as specified within the PWS at contract areas as specified in task orders issued against this contract.

When a Task Order requires the use of equipment or vehicles, the operator must be qualified to operate the equipment. Unless otherwise specified, when the Contractor provides services under a Task Order, the Contractor shall provide all the necessary “tools of the trade” , such as all government approved training and testing materials for both written and performance testing, to accomplish the work. This includes all books, training aids, Multi-media training programs, test weights or other hardware necessary for performance testing, the vehicles necessary to transport any materials and supplies, and/or Contractor personnel to and from the job site.

PART II – QUALITY CONTROL

1.0 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining an adequate quality control program to satisfactorily meet the specifications of this contract through the development of a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirements of the contract. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall provide a representative to serve as the Quality Control Representative (QC) who is responsible for quality control whenever the work specified herein is being performed. The designated Quality Control Representative shall conduct overall task order schedule coordination and shall deal directly with the COR, for normal day-to-day administration of the contract provisions for performance of all work under this contract. The program shall include, but not be limited to the following: An inspection system covering all the services stated in the contract specifications and it must specify areas to be inspected on both a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the individuals who will do the inspection. Three (3) copies of a comprehensive written QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR within 10 business days after date of award and within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the QCP, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s or Authorized Representative acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system. For a complete list of items to include in the QCP, refer to Appendix C, Quality Control Plan Checklist. As part of the inspection program, the Contractor shall provide to the COR a written inspection report for each daily service using the Rivers Project LHE Inspection Form (Appendix B), or a Contractor Specific Inspection form approved by the COR, and submitting to the Authorized Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the Rivers Project Office, 301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386 by 10:00 a.m. on the first business day following performed services. The Contractor may use another form with advance approval of the COR. Upon completion of inspection services involving parts replacement or repair, the total system shall be tested to confirm that all portions, including the replaced or repaired parts, are functioning properly. The COR will be notified of any malfunctions created by the directed parts replacement or repair to the overall system.

2.0 Records System: The Contractor shall provide for a records system and file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. This documentation shall be made available to the Government at any time during the contract period.

3.0 Deficiencies: Upon initial discovery of deficiency With a monetary threshold of $3000.00 or greater for repair, the contractor and COR, with any other needed parties, will meet to discuss and verify the deficiency.

If, after meeting, a verification agreement of the deficiency can’t be met, a third party will be brought in to assist.

4.0 Scheduling/Progress/Performance Meetings: The COR and Contractor shall meet to review the Contractor's Scheduling and performance. At these meetings, the Government will apprise the Contractor on performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of Schedule of training, inspections and re-inspections, and problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be held quarterly at the Rivers Project Office in person or by teleconference. Additional meetings may be necessary throughout the performance of the contract as deemed to be required by the COR. Contractor will schedule annual Scheduling meetings to discuss schedule and possible issues for upcoming year.

5.0 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) and Service Delivery Summary (SDS).

This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s). The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s services using various inspection methods. The Government reserves the right to alter or change the type of inspection plan at its discretion at any time. If the Contractor fails to perform according to the performance standards, a Notification of Contract Deficiency or Contract Deficiency Report will be issued by the COR. The Contractor shall respond in writing to the COR. If the nature and the schedule for this type of work does not afford an opportunity to re-perform the service, a deduction for work not performed shall be made. The Contractor will be annually rated as outstanding, satisfactory, marginal, or unsatisfactory in the following areas: (1) quality of work, (2) timely performance, (3) effectiveness of management and (4) compliance with safety and security standards. The Contractor will be advised of any marginal or unsatisfactory rating, either in an individual element or in the overall rating prior to completion of the evaluation, and all Contractor comments will be a part of the official record.

PART III – DATABASE

1.0 Database Development: Development and maintenance of a database for Crane Operators Certifications and Licensing and Equipment Operators Qualifications, as well as equipment inspection reports and certification. The Contractor shall develop a database with the following features, capacities and / or capabilities;

1. Secure and Internet-based.

2. Accessible by USACE personnel on twenty-four (24) hour basis.

3. Generate Training and Inspection Reports.

4. Generate queried separate Training and Inspection reports by St. Louis District, Locations, Individuals, Training

Expiration Dates, and Certification Types.

5. Flexibility to add Equipment Operator Qualifications The Contractor shall provide a single point of contact for addressing all database issues.

2.0 Database Maintenance: The Contractor shall maintain the database during all task order periods. The Contractor shall update the database a minimum of ten (10) business days during any task order period including but not limited to the following;

1. USACE trained and certified operators upon confirmation with the Contracting Officer.

2. Electronic training records.

3. Inspection Reports

4. Equipment Certification.

PART IV – SECURITY

1.0 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are responsible for applicable security requirements at time of the proposal submission and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The following requirements shall be implemented and adhered to throughout the life of the contract:

a. AT Level I 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 for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within five (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.

b. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). The Contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. 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.

c. For Contractors who do not require 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.

d. 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 NLT five (5) calendar days after the completion of the training.

e. For Contracts that Require OPSEC Training: 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 (5) 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.

f. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than three (3) 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. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

2.0 For security purposes, the Contractor will furnish the COR the names, addresses and telephone numbers of those employees who will be performing work under this contract, prior to the commencement of the contract. Afterwards, all new employees will be approved by the COR prior to their starting work. All Contractor employees shall be 18 years of age or older.

PART V – SAFETY

1.0 Safety: The Contractor shall comply with the applicable provisions of the current EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (current edition Nov 2014;

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/EM38511,2008BeingRevised.aspx.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with the safety requirements as specified herein, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work for each task order affected by the infraction until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop shall be made subject to claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order. The Contractor shall be required to submit a Safety Plan for review by the COR before performing any work. Reference is made to Appendix D, Accident Prevention Plan Checklist (Form A-02), which details the requirements of the Safety Plan. 1 Hard copy and an electronic version, in PDF format, of the Safety Plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR within 30 business days after date of award and within five (5) working days when changes are made thereafter. After acceptance of the Safety Plan, the Contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer acceptance in writing of the plan or any proposed change to his safety program.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting, at least monthly, with Contractor's personnel to discuss potential safety hazards. All employees shall be briefed on safety procedures including such things as electrical safety, first-aid, visitor protection, and reporting accidents or injuries. Additional safety briefings regarding lock safety procedures shall be provided by the Lock Master and/or COR.

The contractor shall check in at each facility for Site Specific Safety orientation.

2.0 Mishap Reporting: A mishap is any unplanned, undesired event that occurs during the course of work being performed. The term “mishap” includes accidents, incidents and near misses. See Appendix Q of the EM 385-1-1 for definitions and the reporting thresholds and criteria in Section 01.D.03. Employers and supervisors are responsible for reporting all recordable mishaps to the COR within 24-hours after notification from the affected employee.

PART VI – INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

1.0 General: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, incidental materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and vehicles, except as otherwise provided for herein, required to perform inspections and certifications, in accordance with all terms and conditions of the contract. The services required in this contract are in addition to any routine inspection and maintenance performed by Government personnel;

however, the Government reserves the right to perform any or all of the services described herein with its own personnel or alternative procurement methods.

1.1 Load Handling Equipment Inspection and Certification Criteria: The Contractor shall inspect and conduct performance testing in accordance with the appropriate and applicable sections of OSHA 1910, 1926, ASME B30, and EM 385-1-1

1.2 The Crane Inspection: Functionally test all Hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems through full range of operation. The main and auxiliary hoists are to be functionally tested without load to verify the proper operation of controls. Verify safety devices for proper operation. Government will provide qualified operator for inspections.

2.0 In depth Analysis and Certification of Wire Rope: Contractor Shall provide a Subject matter expert in the field of Wire rope design, construction and uses. Also to provide in depth inspections, analysis, and recommendations for cause and prevention of wire rope failure, deterioration and maintenance. Provide recommendations for alternative wire rope types for current and future Systems within the District Area of Operations.

PART VII – TRAINING

1.0 Training: Furnish all certified instructors, examiners, labor, materials, supplies, training support equipment and supervision necessary to perform the training as specified in this section at contract areas as specified in task orders issued against this contract. All certification training furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. USACE reserves the right to train and certify its own operators in accordance with the established program.

1.1 Examiners and Instructors. The Contractor shall provide qualified examiners certified by a commercial qualifying / certifying organization in accordance with 29 CFR 1926 subpart cc (1926.1427);

2010. All examiners and instructors qualifications / certifications and instructors qualifications shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval at the post award orientation.

1.2 Crane Operator Certification Training. The Contractor shall provide Class I, II, Crane Operators Training That meets the requirements identified in EM 385-1-1 Section 16 for Class I, II, Crane Operators, Riggers and Signalmen. Within 30-days of completion of trainings and tests, the Contractor will provide / submit the following Completed records to the Contracting Officer for approval;

a). Operator Certification Cards for each successful trainee b). Equipment Operators Qualifications Requirements for each successful trainee. All Operators Qualifications will be in compliance with AR 600-55 c). Electronic Training Records upon completion of each training to the COR.

1.3 Class I Crane Operator Training: The Contractor shall provide Class I Crane Operators, Signalmen and Riggers training as part of this training. Training will meet the Guidelines set forth by OSHA 1929.1427 and EM 385-1-1 section 16. Provide Determination through a written test that:

a. The individual knows the information necessary for safe operation of the specific type of equipment the individual will operate.

b. The controls and operational/performance characteristics.

c. Use of, and the ability to calculate (manually or with a calculator), load/capacity information on a variety of configurations of the equipment.

d. Procedures for preventing and responding to power line contact.

e. The suitability of the supporting ground and surface to handle expected loads.

f. Site hazards.

g. Site access.

h. The individual is able to read and locate relevant information in the equipment manual and other materials.

Determination through a practical test that the individual has skills necessary for safe operation of the equipment, including the following:

a. Ability to recognize, from visual and auditory observation, the items listed in the shift inspection criteria listed in § 1926.1412(d)

b. Operational and maneuvering skills.

c. Application of load chart information.

d. Application of safe shut-down and securing procedures.

e. The Contractor shall provide a two (2) hour Floating Crane Operators training as a component of Class I training.

1.4 Class II Crane Operator Training. The Contractor shall provide training for Class II Crane Operators, Signalmen and Riggers as part of this training.

a. The individual knows the information necessary for safe operation of the specific type of equipment the individual will operate.

b. The controls and operational/performance characteristics.

c. Use of, and the ability to calculate (manually or with a calculator), load/capacity information on a variety of configurations of the equipment.

d. Procedures for preventing and responding to power line contact.

e. The suitability of the supporting ground and surface to handle expected loads.

f. Site hazards.

g. Site access.

h. The individual is able to read and locate relevant information in the equipment manual and other materials.

Determination through a practical test that the individual has skills necessary for safe operation of the equipment, including the following: