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This document is a detailed solicitation for a Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for the West Fork Lake Outlet Works Right Training Wall Gutter Repair project in Cincinnati, Ohio. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division is seeking construction services to install a functioning gutter at the base of a dam, remove damaged concrete on an adjacent monolith, and dispose of existing gutter debris. The project requires removing and disposing of debris at a licensed facility, installing erosion control measures, and placing concrete over existing netting and rock anchors without damaging their integrity.
The solicitation is specifically open only to contractors in the MATOC pool W912QR21D0028 through W912QR21D0034. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM Eastern Time on Thursday, 26 June 2025. The work involves precise concrete rehabilitation, including saw cutting, concrete removal, reinforcement placement, and surface preparation, with specific requirements for equipment, materials, and execution. The project has strict environmental controls, quality assurance requirements, and site-specific constraints, such as working only during low lake levels between 15 August 2025 and 31 October 2025, and coordinating with the Lake Manager for water releases and access.
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Solicitation For Multiple Award Task Order Contracts U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Mission Boundaries West Fork Lake Outlet Works Right Training Wall Gutter Repair, Cincinnati, Ohio
P2: 128632
Design-Build Specifications - Vol. 2 Certified Final Design 30 May 2025
W912QR-51494012
MATOC
W912QR21D0028 thru 21D0034 All requirements of the base MATOC Volume 1 of 2 shall apply to this Task Order unless noted otherwise.
ARIMS: 1200 Disposition: Permanent
W912QR-51494012_Specs-0000
128632 West Fork Lake Outlet Works Right Training Wall Gutter Repair Cincinnati, OH
00 80 50.00 06 1/20
01 11 00 2/24
01 42 00 5/24
01 45 00.15 10 11/23
01 57 19.00 06 4/20
02 41 00 8/22
03 01 00 2/18
03 30 53 5/14
05 05 20 5/22
05 52 00 8/23
31 00 00.00 06 5/24
31 05 19.13 2/21
32 11 23 5/22
32 16 19 5/18
32 92 19 08/17, CHG 1:08/21
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SUBMITTAL REGISTER
SUMMARY OF WORK
SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)
TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS AND PERMITS
DEMOLITION
REHABILITATION OF CONCRETE
MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
POST-INSTALLED CONCRETE AND MASONRY ANCHORS
METAL RAILINGS
EARTHWORK
GEOTEXTILES FOR EARTHWORK
AGGREGATE BASE COURSE
CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS
SEEDING
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
-- End of Project Table of Contents --
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
DIVISION 05 - METALS
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CERTIFIED FINAL
SECTION 00 80 50.00 06
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
01/20
PART 1 GENERAL
This section is a supplement to section 00 80 00.00 06 in the base contract. This document will provide additional information or revise base contract requirements for this task order only.
Attachments to this specification are as follows:
Project Submittal Register
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
ER 415-1-15 EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval/acceptance is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. The following shall be submitted in accordance with LRL Section 01 33 00.00 06
SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Accident Prevention Plan; G
Quality Control plan; G
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP); G
SD-02 Shop Drawings
SD-04 Samples
SD-05 Design Data
Progress Photographs
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SD-07 Certificates
SD-11 Closeout Submittals
Preliminary (Working) As-Built Drawings; G Final As-Built Drawings; G
1.3 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK
Refer to "LIQUIDATED DAMAGES" in Section 0750 for the amount of Liquidated Damages for the project.
(a) The time stated in Section 00 70 50 for commencement, prosecution, and completion of work shall include installation of Government-furnished furniture as well as as-built drawings, O&M manuals, operational tests/reports/training/instructions, equipment lists.
Refer to FAR 52.211-10 "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work" in Section 0750 for a notification of significant contract dates.
1.3.1 Additional Requirements/Clarifications of Work Included Within the Contract
Note: Only use this section when applicable.
a. The time stated in FAR 52.211-10 "Commencement, Prosecution, Completion of Work" in Section 0750 for completion shall include installation of Government-furnished furniture as well as as-built drawings, O&M manuals, operational tests/reports/training/instructions, equipment lists.
b. After approval of the required bonds, the Government will issue an Administrative Notice-to-Proceed (NTP) to allow for preconstruction activities to be initiated in accordance with the contract requirements. The contract period of performance specified in Contract Clause 52.211-10 will begin upon issuance of Administrative NTP. No physical onsite work other than the work specified in the subpart below will be permitted during the Administrative NTP period. All required preconstruction activities and submittals must be submitted and accepted by the Government, where applicable, within the Administrative NTP period of 60 days. The Government will issue a Construction NTP to allow commencement of all other contract work after the Administrative NTP period, or after the contractor's completion of all work specified in the Administrative NTP. Failure to complete all required preconstruction activities may result in the contract being terminated for default in accordance with Contract Clause 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction).
Note: The following submittals need to be completed:
-All Pre Construction Submittals -All technical submittals
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Note:
-Work can only be performed during low lake levels, which is anticipated to be between 15 August 2025 to 31 October 2025. Actual dates must be coordinated and confirmed with Lake Manager prior to performing work.
-Water releases at the stilling basin will impact access to the work area, please plan accordingly.
-There is concurrent work planned at the control tower which will require a lowering of the lake level. This work is planned for August through October. There will be periods of no flow from the project to facilitate the work at the control tower and will also allow access/work at the stilling basin. There will also be periods of necessary releases to maintain the lower lake level. Coordination with USACE for when releases may occur will be necessary and occur during times of precipitation events.
1.4 AUTHORIZED WORK DAYS AND HOURS
a. The standard workweek shall be Monday through Friday 0700-1630.
b. Contractor may request days and hours outside of the Standard Work Week when necessary to perform particular task or to maintain or recover schedule. Request are to be made 5 days in advance to the COR and User and not less than that required for schedule Coordination.
c. No work shall occur on federal holidays.
1.5 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER
This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the FAR 52.249-10 "Default (Fixed-Price Construction)". Guidance can also be found in ER 415-1-15 , "Construction Time Extensions for Weather". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:
a. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.
b. Indicate the location of the National Weather Service office closest to the site. See: https://www.weather.gov/srh/nwsoffices The Contractor shall make his own investigations and determinations as to weather conditions at the site. Data may be obtained from various National Weather Service offices located generally at airports of principal cities, the nearest to this project being: Cincinnati.
c. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.
The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in weather dependent activities.
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MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY
WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
9 7 6 5 6 5 5 4 5 4 6 6
Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily CQC report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated listed above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with the FAR 52.249-10 "Default (Fixed-Price Construction)".
1.6 NOT USED
1.7 NOT USED
1.8 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP)
In accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required for any project where 1 acre or more of earth is disturbed. This plan shall be developed by the Contractor as a pre-construction activity and must meet the erosion and sediment control requirements for the State where work is being performed. The plan must identify the controls that will be used and include design, inspection, and maintenance information.
A site plan with the existing and proposed grading shall be included, showing the controls being utilized. The permanent stabilization practices (permanent seeding, mulching, sodding, plants, erosion control blanket, riprap, etc.) should be shown on the final grading plan, with temporary controls (temporary gravel construction entrance/exit, silt fences, straw bales, temporary diversions, sediment basins or traps, etc.) shown on the existing grading plan. Use of straw bales alone is not considered an effective method of sediment control. Prior to the start of construction, the Contractor shall submit the SWPPP to the Contracting Officer for review and acceptance. The SWPPP must address compliance with all State laws regarding historic preservation and endangered species with State Letters attached. Once the SWPPP is accepted by the Contracting Officer, the NOI will be prepared by the Contractor, utilizing information contained in the approved SWPPP. A Notice of Intent (NOI) will be forwarded to the State by the Contractor. Commencement/start of construction (ground disturbing activity) by the Contractor shall not begin prior to the NPDES permit and letter for compliance being received.
A copy of both the SWPPP and NPDES Permit must be kept at the construction site. Note, the SWPPP is a part of the total Pollution Prevention Plan that the Contractor is responsible for preparing in accordance with Specification Section 01 57 19.00 06.
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1.9 NOT USED
1.10 AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS FOR DESIGN BID BUILD PROJECTS
1.10.1 General
This section covers the completion of final as-built drawings, as a requirement of the contract. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining paper copy working as-built drawings during the construction phase. These paper copy drawings will be used by the Contractor to prepare, maintain and submit the final as-built drawings
1.10.1.1 As-Built Drawings
An as-built drawing is a contract construction drawing revised to reflect the final as-built conditions of the project because of modifications, changes, corrections to the project design required during construction, submittals and extensions of design. The terms "drawings," "contract drawings," "drawing files," "working as-built drawings" and "final as-built drawings" refer to contract drawings that are revised to be used for the "RECORD DRAWING AS-BUILTS".
1.10.1.2 Government-Furnished Files
a. The Contractor will be provided electronic files at the beginning of construction for use during the construction phase which are to be maintained during construction for the preparation of as-builts. The Contractor shall be responsible to print two full size paper copies. The Contractor shall enter changes and corrections on two sets of paper full size construction plans on a weekly basis in accordance with Paragraph "Maintenance of Working As-Built Drawings" in this section.
b. The Contractor is required to prepare final as-built drawings utilizing the native files provided by the Government. If translation is required, the original design models (BIM or CAD) shall be updated to As-Built conditions and then appropriately translated. Updating translated drawings will not be accepted. The contractor shall update the CAD working as-built drawings, in accordance with paragraph "Maintenance of Working As-Built Drawings", on a quarterly basis and submit them for independent Government review. Both paper and electronic documents shall be available at all times and shall be provided promptly to the Contracting Officer's Representatives when requested. The Contractor shall be responsible for backup of electronic files during construction and for controlling release of information.
1.10.2 Withholding
Maintenance of working as-builts is considered part of the value of the facilities being constructed and will not be paid for as a separate line item. All costs in conjunction with periodic as-built maintenance and final preparation shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor.
1.10.2.1 Failure to Maintain
If the Contractor fails to maintain the working as-built drawings as
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specified herein, the Contracting Officer will deduct from the monthly progress payment an amount up to 10% or which, in the Contracting Officer's judgment, represents the estimated cost of bringing the as-built documents up to date. This monthly deduction will continue until an agreement can be reached between the Contracting Officer and the Contractor regarding the accuracy and completeness of working as-built documents. This includes conversion of submittals and other miscellaneous documents.
1.10.2.2 As-Builts Prepared by Contractor
The contractor is required to provide the Contracting Officer's Representative completed red-line working as-built drawings and other electronic files such as extension of design submittals. Delays in providing the completed red-line drawings and other materials shall be subject to withholding per paragraph "Failure to Maintain" if not provided in a timely manner.]
1.10.3 Maintenance of Working As-Built Drawings
The Contractor shall revise two (2) sets of paper drawings by red-line process to show the as-built conditions during the prosecution of the project. These as-built marked drawings shall be kept current on a weekly basis and available on the jobsite at all times. Changes in the work from the contract or additional information which is uncovered in the course of construction shall be accurately and neatly recorded as they occur by means of details and notes. Changes must be reflected on all sheets that the change affects . The working as-built marked drawings will be jointly reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the Contracting Officer and the Contractor before submission of each monthly pay estimate. The working as-built drawings shall show the following information if applicable to the project, but not be limited thereto:
a. The actual location, kinds and sizes of all sub-surface utility lines. In order that the location of these lines and appurtenances may be determined in the event the surface openings or indicators become covered over or obscured, the as-built drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of each run including each change in direction. Valves, splice boxes and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded.
b. The location and dimensions of any changes within the building structure.
c. The correct alignments, grade elevations, typical cross section, earthwork, structures or utilities if any changes were made from contract plans.
d. Additional as-built information that exceeds the detail shown on the Contract Drawings. These as-built conditions include those that reflect structural details, fabrication, erection, installation plans and placing details, pipe sizes, insulation material, dimensions of equipment foundations and layouts, equipment, sizes, mechanical and electrical room layouts and other extensions of design, that were not shown in the original contract documents because the exact details were not known until after the time of approved shop drawings. It is recognized that the shop drawing submittals (revised showing as-built
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conditions) will serve as the as-built record without actual incorporation into the contract drawings. The final as-built construction drawing shall reference the shop drawing file that includes the as-built information. In turn, the shop drawing shall reference the applicable construction as-built drawing. All such shop drawing submittals must include the paper copy and PDF of the drawings.
e. The invert elevations and grades of any drainage structures or ditches installed or affected as part of the project construction.
f. Changes or modifications which result from the final inspection.
g. Contour map of the final borrow pit or spoil area with spot elevations as necessary if: borrow material is from sources on Government property; Government property is used as a spoil area; or, if excavated soil materials are placed in approved locations other than a landfill.
h. Where contract drawings present options, only the option selected for construction shall be shown on the final as-built drawings.
i. Systems designed or enhanced by the Contractor, such as HVAC controls, fire alarms, fire sprinklers, fire protection, fire detection and irrigation systems and other related systems in this project, shall be incorporated into the as-built drawings to include detailed information for all aspects of the systems including wiring, piping, and equipment drawings.
j. Room numbers shown on the contract drawings are selected for design convenience and may not represent the actual numbers intended for use by the end user. Final as-built drawings shall reflect actual room numbers adopted by the end user.
k. Contract modification (change order price) shall include the Contractor's cost to change working and final as-built drawings to reflect modifications and compliance with the following procedures (See "Markings and Indicators"):
(1) Directions in the modification for posting descriptive changes shall be followed.
(2) A Revision Triangle shall be placed at the location of each deletion.
(3) For new details or sections which are added to a drawing, a Revision Triangle shall be placed by the detail or section title.
(4) For minor changes, a Revision Triangle shall be placed by the area changed on the drawing (each location).
(5) For major changes to a drawing, a Revision Triangle shall be placed by the title of the affected plan, section, or detail at each location.
(6) For changes to schedules or drawings, a Revision Triangle shall be placed either by the schedule heading or by the change in the schedule.
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1.10.4 Preliminary (Working) As-Built Drawings Submittal
Six (6) weeks before Contract Completion Date, the Contractor shall submit one (1) set of the original paper working as-built drawings to the Contracting Officer for review and approval. These working as-built marked drawings shall be neat, legible and accurate. The review by Government personnel will be expedited to the maximum extent possible. If upon review, the working as-built drawings are found to contain errors and/or omissions, they will be returned to the Contractor for corrections. The Contractor shall complete the corrections and return the working as-built marked drawings to the Contracting Officer within 14 calendar days. Upon approval, the working as-built drawings will be returned to the Contractor for use in preparation of final as-built drawings.
1.10.5 Preparation of Final As-Built Drawings
The contract drawings shall be modified as may be necessary to correctly show the features of the project as it has been constructed by bringing the contract drawings into agreement with approved working as-built drawings, adding such additional drawings as may be necessary.
These final as-built drawings are part of the permanent records of the project and the Contractor shall be responsible for the protection and safety thereof until returned to the Contracting Officer. Any drawings damaged or lost by the Contractor shall be satisfactorily replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Government.
When electronic CAD files are a part of the as-built process, a set of files shall be provided to the Government as a part of the Final As-Built submittal for a review to verify the correctness of the as-built markups and that all changes have been incorporated into the electronic files.
Should errors be determined, the Contractor shall update the files and provide a corrected set of files within 14 calendar days of receipt of comments. An independent Government review, by the Louisville district As-Built Coordinator (CELRL-CDM-Q), will be made on the accepted files to determine compliance with the As-Built requirements of this section, National CAD Standards, and the AEC CAD Standards; and to verify graphic changes were done properly in preparing the electronic files. This review will require submission of electronic files, containing all the files needed to reproduce the contract drawings, a full size set of contract drawings in PDF format, all shop drawings in PDF format, a scanned set of the paper markups and the paper markups. Upon receipt of any comments from this independent review, the contractor shall update the electronic files and provide a corrected set of files within 14 calendar days of receipt of the comments.
In the event the Contractor accomplishes additional work which changes the as-built conditions of the facility, after submission and approval of the working as-built drawings, the Contractor shall be responsible for the addition of these changes to the working as-built drawings and also to the final as-built documents .
1.10.6 Markings and Indicators
Changes shall be annotated in accordance with ERDC/ITL TR-12-1 "A/E/C Graphics Standard_Release 2.0" at the following locations:
a. Bottom of the revised detail.
b. Right hand and bottom border aligned with the revised detail.
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c. The revision block of the title block.
Separate markings shall be made for each modification negotiated into the contract.
1.10.7 Preparation of Other As-Built Documents
All other non-electronic documents which may include, for example, design analysis, catalog cuts, or certification documents that are not available in native electronic format shall be scanned and provided in an organized manner in Adobe PDF format.
1.10.8 Submittal of Final As-Built Documents
Within 14 calendar days of Final Acceptance meeting of the project, Final As-Built documents shall be provided to the Contracting Officer in the formats described in paragraph "Electronic File Use". The final as-built document submittal shall also include the approved preliminary paper working as-built drawings.
1.10.9 Partial Occupancy
For projects where portions of construction are to be occupied or activated before overall project completion, including portions of utility systems, as-built drawings for those portions of the facility being occupied or activated shall be supplied at the time the facility is occupied or activated. This same as-built information previously furnished must also be shown on the final set of as-built drawings at project completion.
1.10.10 Electronic File Use
Only personnel proficient in the use of the specific BIM software product shall be employed to modify the models or prepare additional new drawings.
Additions and corrections to the models shall be equal in quality to that of the originals. Line work, line weights, lettering, layering conventions, and symbols shall be the same as the original line work, line weights, lettering, layering conventions, and symbols. If additional models or drawings are required, they shall be prepared using the specified electronic file format applying the same guidance specified for original drawings. Three dimensional (3D) elements shall be placed in files in their proper locations when using 3D files with spatially correct elements. If the Government provided electronic files in a different format than that requested by the Using Agency, those files will be used for as-built purposes and then translated or exported to format and version required by the Using Agency's. The title block and drawing border to be used for any new final as-built drawings shall be identical to that used on the contract drawings. Additions and corrections to the contract drawings shall be accomplished using CAD media files supplied by the Government. All work by the Contractor shall be accomplished on files in the format in which they are provided. The original electronic files provided by the Government will be provided in a format compatible with the Using Agency's. The Using Agency uses Bentley Systems AECOsim Version
8. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all program files and hardware necessary to prepare final as-built models. The Contracting Officer will review final as-built models for accuracy and the Contractor shall make all required corrections, changes, additions, and deletions.
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a. When final revisions have been completed, the cover sheet drawing shall show the wording "RECORD DRAWING AS-BUILT" followed by the name of the Contractor in letters at least 5 mm 3/16 inch high. All other contract drawings shall be marked in the bottom right-hand corner of each drawing either "AS-BUILT" drawing denoting no revisions on the sheet, or "REVISED AS-BUILT" denoting one or more revisions. As-Built drawings shall be dated with the Contract Completion Date in the revision block.
b. After receipt by the Contractor of the approved working as-built drawings and the original contract drawings files the Contractor shall, within 30 calendar days, make the final as-built submittal.
This submittal shall consist of 2 sets of completed final as-built drawings on separate media consisting of both BIM model files, exported CAD models (bothcompatible with the Using Agency's system on electronic storage media identical to that supplied by the Government) and full size set in PDF format and the return of the approved marked up working as-built drawings. They shall be complete in all details and identical in form and function to the contract drawing files supplied by the Government. Any translations or adjustments necessary to accomplish this are the responsibility of the Contractor. The Government reserves the right to reject any files it deems incompatible with the required BIM or CAD software system. All paper drawings, drawing files and storage media submitted will become the property of the Government upon final approval. Failure to submit final as-built drawing files and marked drawings as specified shall be cause for withholding any payment due the Contractor under this contract. Approval and acceptance of final as-built drawings shall be accomplished before final payment is made to the Contractor.
1.11 AVAILABILITY OF SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL (EM 385-1-1)
As covered by clause 52.236-13 "Accident Prevention" in Section 00 70 00, compliance with EM 385-1-1 is a requirement for this contract. Copies may be downloaded from the following website:
https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/
1.12 NOT USED
1.13 NOT USED
1.14 KEY PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTORS AND OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES OR CONSULTANTS
In connection with the services covered by this contract, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants.
1.15 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
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
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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.
b.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.
c.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.
d.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
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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.
SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors" (HSPD 12).
The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee's suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.
FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:
Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.
The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.
The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver's license number if available. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.
Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that each employee's security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.
The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an
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existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.
FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)
The documents listed below are required:
SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor's home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.
Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.
Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative.
The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.
FOREIGN NATIONALS
The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:
In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, "Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives" dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers' contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N- 550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.
In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor /
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subcontractor from beginning work.
Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.
The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:
CELRL-SM
600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202
Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil
Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):
James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754; Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil
1.16 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
1.16.1 Construction Project Manager
In addition to the superintendent, CQC staff and safety staff required by this section and Section 01 45 04.10 06 and 01 35 26.00 06, the contractor shall provide a full time Construction Project Manager for the entire life of this contract including both the design and construction phases. The Construction Project Manager shall have a degree in Construction Management or Engineering and shall have 10 years of relative experience in construction management.
1.16.2 SSHO
assigned as SSHO, but may have duties as the CQC System Manager and Superintendent.
b.) The SSHO and alternate(s)shall have an experience Level as follows and the Contractor must show evidence that the SSHO and alternate(s) have met these requirements. When an alternate is required for the project, the alternate shall have the same experience level and other qualifications as the SSHO. In addition, the SSHO and alternate(s) are also required to have:
(1) Completed, as a minimum, the 30-Hour OSHA Construction Industry safety class with current First Aid and CPR Training /
AED.
(2) Five (5) years of Construction Industry safety experience on similar projects in supervising or managing general or industry construction (managing safety programs or processes or conducting hazard analyses and developing controls).
(3) Maintained experience through having taken 2 hours of Competent Person Excavation Training in the last year.
The training must be applicable to the work being performed on the contract. Teaching is not considered the equivalent of attending training.
(4) SSHO shall be able to demonstrate training in the following areas:
personal protective equipment and clothing to include selection, use and
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maintenance; hazard communication; excavation; ; ; ; ; ; and, .
d.) The Contractor shall identify the SSHO and alternate(s)for this project and shall submit qualifications to the Government in resume form for acceptance. A copy of the letter to the SSHO and alternate(s) signed by an authorized official of the firm describing responsibilities and delegating authority to stop work when safety or occupational health of workers is compromised must be provided to the Government. Additionally, the SSHO and alternate(s) shall have 5 years of previous construction safety experience.
1.16.3 CQC Personnel
The appropriate CQC personnel shall be present at the construction site as needed during work related to their areas of responsibility. In addition to the requirements of Section 01 45 04.10 06, CQC personnel resumes and site visit frequency shall be identified in the Quality Control Plan (QCP) and accepted by the government.
The Contractor shall identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who shall be responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be a graduate engineer, or a graduate of construction management, with a minimum of 5 years construction experience on construction similar to this contract, or a construction person with a minimum of 10 years in related quality management work.
b. This CQC System Manager shall be employed by the Prime Contractor and be on the site at all times during construction. Alternate(s) for the CQC System Manager shall be identified in the CQC Plan to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternates shall be the same as for the designated CQC System Manager.
c. The CQC System Manager shall be:
assigned as CQC System Manager but may have duties as SSHO, and Superintendent, in addition to being the QCM.
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1.23 NO ASBESTOS - CONTAINING MATERIAL (ACM) CERTIFICATION
1.23.1 Construction Phase
Before final payment to the contractor, the contractor's project engineer/manager will sign and submit to the government, on the contracting firm's letterhead, a dated copy of the following statement:
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I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge no asbestos-containing material (ACM) was used as a building material during this project.
I understand that the building owner presumes that all materials marked "May Contain mineral fibers" are considered asbestos unless I either:
(1) Have on file and have submitted to the Government the manufacturer's certification that the material does not contain asbestos, or
(2) Have supplied to the Government documentation to show that the material has been microscopically examined by an AIHA- or NVLAP-certified laboratory and the lab has determine that it that it does not contain asbestos."
1.24 BORROW SOILS
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to have any off site fill material certified that the fill material is suitable and meets environmental fill requirements, if applicable. The fill material shall be deemed suitable via sampling by an environmental engineering firm acceptable to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This confirmation shall include obtaining and testing representative samples from the proposed borrow source.The engineering firm will submit certification of environmentally suitable material signed by a licensed professional engineer.This certification along with all proposed borrow sources, borrow materials, sampling and analysis plans and reports shall be deemed acceptable to the COR prior to transportation of borrow material to the site.
1. (Under this contract, the intent is that all excavated soils are to be reused on-site to the greatest extent practicable and economically justified and the use of borrow from off-site sources shall be avoided to the greatest extent practicable and economically justified. (If available, the Government will identify on the contract drawings disposal areas and/or borrow areas outside the construction work limits on the Government installation where excess soils may be taken. Any compaction or grading requirements will be noted on the drawings or in the specifications.)]
2. If reuse of all excavated soils is not practical or economical and disposal on the Government installation is not available, then all soil removed from the project site will be disposed of at a State permitted RCRA Subtitle D disposal facility in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
If deemed necessary by the US Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Team member, an environmental site assessment (ESA) shall be performed on the receiving property and/or the borrow area by the Contractor.If an ESA is deemed necessary, the following shall be placed in the Specifications:
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1.26 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES
1.26.1 Availability and Use of Utility Services
The Contractor may, at the Contractor's expense, establish temporary connections to electric and water utilities for the Contractor's use during the contract performance period. Coordinate with the private utility system owners, as directed by the Contracting Officer for connection details and costs. The Contractor shall be responsible for all plans, permits, coordination, work and costs associated with connection to utilities with disconnection and site restoration upon completion of work.
See “Government Furnished Utilities” in Section 00 70 50 for availability of utilities.
1.26.2 Additional Requirements
1.26.2.1 Power
Electric Power for Small Tools not exceeding 20 amperes and 115 volts will not be furnished, Contractor is responsible to provide power and pay any costs associated with the service.
1.26.2.2 Water
Drinking Water may not be used.
1.26.2.3 Sanitation
Existing Washing Facilities in the building may not be used by the Contractor.
1.26.2.4 Alterations to Utilities
Where changes and relocations of utility lines are noted to be performed by others, the Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least thirty
(30) calendar days written notice in advance of the time that the change or relocation is required. In the event that, after the expiration of thirty
(30) calendar days after the receipt of such notice by the Contracting Officer, such utility lines have not been changed or relocated and delay is occasioned to the completion of the work under contract, the Contractor may be entitled to a time extension equal to the period of time lost by the Contractor after the expiration of said thirty (30) calendar day period.
Interruptions of Utilities
a. No utility services shall be interrupted by the Contractor to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose without approval of the Contracting Officer.
b. Request for Permission to shut down services shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer not less than seventeen (17) working days before date of proposed interruption. The request shall give the following information:
(1) Nature of Utility. (Gas, L.P. or H.P., Water, etc.)
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(2) Size of line and location of shutoff.
(3) Buildings and services affected.
(4) Hours and date of shutoff.
(5) Estimated length of time services will be interrupted.
c. Services shall not be shut off until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.
d. Shutoffs which will cause interruption of Government work operations as determined by the Contracting Officer shall be accomplished during regular non-work hours or on non-work days of the Using Agency without any additional cost to the Government.
e. Operation of valves on water mains will be by persons of that utility.
Where shutoff of water lines interrupts service to fire hydrants or fire sprinkler systems, the Contractor shall arrange his operations and have sufficient material and personnel available to…
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