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Rebuild/reform and recoat rusted and eroded areas and cavitation’s on sluice gates, contact points, adjoining embedded metal liner in C. J.

Brow n Dam and Reservoir Control Conduit

Estimated construction cost range betw een $100,000 and $250,000.

Aw ard w ill be made based on the low est quote.

NAICS 238190, (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors) (16.5 Million).

This solicitation w ill be available on SAM.Gov only. Faxed, telephone, or mailed requests for this solicitation w ill not be honored. To dow nload the solicitation for this project, and to view other contracting opportunities, contractors are required to register at sam.gov

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

Offerors must comply w ith the requirements of 52.204-7, 52.232-33, and any other CCR/ORCA requirements in this solicitation through SAM.

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Block 12A Below : In lieu of both Performance and Payment Bond, per FAR 52.228-13 Alternate Payment Protections (July 2000) and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required. A Performance Bond is not required.

ANDREW J FLEMING 502.315.6933

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

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

NEGOTIATED

13-Sep-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________22 Sep 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

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OFFER (Type or print)

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

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

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

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to rebuild/reform and recoat rusted and eroded areas and cavitation’s on sluice gates, contact points, adjoining embedded metal liner in C. J. Brown Dam and Reservoir Control Conduit located at 2630 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, and equipment. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein. Work under this contract will began 18 October 2021 and dependent on the Hydrogen Sulfide levels in the conduit to safely enter the confined space. The contract will begin within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 90 calendar days after receiving the NTP.

The contract type is a Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 238190, (Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors) (16.5 Million)

Due date for any questions to be asked is 20 Sept 2021 at 10:00 AM

The offeror shall complete the price breakout. The total evaluated price will be determined by adding the total of all line items from the price breakout schedule. The price will be reviewed by the Government for reasonableness and realism through the use of price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately. Award will not be made to offerors who do not provide reasonable and realistic prices for all line items listed in the price breakout schedule.

Quotes are due on 22 Sept 2021 at 01:00 PM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals will be accepted and may be emailed to Andrew.J.Fleming@usace.army.mil.

For contractual/technical questions, please contact Andrew Fleming by e-mail at Andrew.J.Fleming@usace.army.mil.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

C. J. Brown Dam and Reservoir Embedded Metal Liner Resurfacing

Project Location:

C. J. Brown Dam and Reservoir

2630 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503

General Requirements The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to rebuild/reform and recoat rusted and eroded areas and cavitations on sluice gates, contact points, adjoining embedded metal liner in C. J.

Brown Lake Control Conduit located at 2630 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503. Work under this contract will began 18 October 2021 and dependent on the Hydrogen Sulfide levels in the conduit to safely enter the confined space.

Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material and equipment.

NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR WILL COORDINATE WITH THE PROJECT MANAGER AND WATER

MANAGEMENT BEFORE START OF WORK.

LINE ITEM 0001 RIGHT SIDE:

1. BLASTING:

a. The Contractor shall grit blast all accessible embedded metal surfaces on downstream metal liner and vent. The extent of blasting shall meet the coating manufacturers surface preparation application specifications. (metal liner and vent- approximately 168 sq feet)

2. COATING:

a. The contractor shall apply a 2-part solvent-free epoxy-based repair composite designed for metal repair and protection against the effects of erosion and corrosion. The contractor will rebuild/reform grit blasted metal surfaces to approximate original specifications to provide a watertight seal of the embedded metal liner and vent according to product manufactures specifications. (Metal liner and vent- approximately 168 sq feet)

b. The contractor shall apply a 2-part epoxy coating suitable for contact with potable water, certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61, designed to improve efficiency of pumps, pipes, valves and other fluid handling equipment while protecting them from the effects of erosion and corrosion on all accessible portions of the metal liner and vent according to product manufactures specifications. (Metal liner and vent- approximately 168 sq feet)

c. (All coating surface preparations and coating applications shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations) It is highly recommended that application procedures and final configuration, application rates, thickness etc. are approved by coating product supplier.

3. Entry into confined space will apply to this contract and compliance is the sole responsibility of Contractor including all relevant OSHA and Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 standards. It may be necessary to use a force air ventilation system or other means to maintain air quality within the allowable standards. Access into the conduit and work site is via a flat boat that is to be provided by the contractor.

4. LOW FLOW PLAN:

a. The Lake Manager must be given at least one-week notice of date(s) of repairs. Working hour's access will be between 0700 and 1700 hrs. Mon-Sun unless otherwise approved in advance with the Lake Manager. At the end of each calendar day the government will release a minimum discharge of (5

CFS) into tunnel area. This discharge can subject work zone to backwater of approximately 18" depth, higher discharged may be necessary according to weather conditions. The Government does not guarantee seepage free seal on Maintenance bulkhead used to prevent lake water from entering individual sluice gate work areas. It may be necessary to protect work zone from backflows or seepage around maintenance bulkhead. It may be necessary for the contractor to remove supplies and materials from the worksite at the close of business each day. The Contractor will be responsible for any minor pumping, sandbagging, or other efforts necessary in the conduit to provide a work site appropriate and dry enough for working.

b. The Contractor will be responsible for any minor pumping, sandbagging, or other efforts necessary in the conduit to provide a work site appropriate and dry enough for working.

5. SEEPAGE:

a. The Government does not guarantee seepage free seal on Maintenance bulkhead used to prevent lake water from entering individual sluice gate work areas. It may be necessary to protect work zone from backflows or seepage around maintenance bulkhead.

6. CONTRACTOR MATERIAL SPECIFICTATIONS:

a. The contractor shall submit spec. sheets describing the repair materials and coatings to be utilized.

7. COMPLETION:

a. Upon completion of the project any exterior working or staging areas will be returned to its pre-existing conditions.

NOTE: THE CONTRACTOR WILL COORDINATE WITH THE PROJECT MANAGER AND WATER

MANAGEMENT BEFORE START OF WORK.

OPTION ITEM 1001 LEFT SIDE:

1. BLASTING:

a. The Contractor shall grit blast all accessible embedded metal surfaces on downstream metal liner and vent. The extent of blasting shall meet the coating manufacturers surface preparation application specifications. (metal liner and vent- approximately 168 sq feet)

2. COATING:

b. The contractor shall apply a 2-part solvent-free epoxy-based repair composite designed for metal repair and protection against the effects of erosion and corrosion. The contractor will rebuild/reform grit blasted metal surfaces to approximate original specifications to provide a watertight seal of the embedded metal liner and vent according to product manufactures specifications. (Metal liner and vent- approximately 168 sq feet)

c. The contractor shall apply a 2-part epoxy coating suitable for contact with potable water, certified to NSF/ANSI Standard 61, designed to improve efficiency of pumps, pipes, valves and other fluid handling equipment while protecting them from the effects of erosion and corrosion on all accessible portions of the embedded metal liner and vent according to product manufactures specifications.

(Metal liner and vent- approximately 168 sq feet)

c. (All coating surface preparations and coating applications shall be per manufacturer’s recommendations) It is highly recommended that application procedures and final configuration, application rates, thickness etc. are approved by coating product supplier.

4. Entry into confined space will apply to this contract and compliance is the sole responsibility of Contractor including all relevant OSHA and Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1 standards. It may be necessary to use a force air ventilation system or other means to maintain air quality within the allowable standards. Access into the conduit and work site is via a flat boat that is to be provided by the contractor.

5. GATE OPERATIONS:

a. The Lake maintenance crew will adjust gate(s) to contractor requested (blocked/supported) working height. Sluice gates can be readjusted as requested, during the work process. Any time the contractor crosses into the upstream side of a gate the gate will be blocked or supported with supports rated capable of safely carrying the full weight of the gates (4.5 tons). With a minimum of three (3) days’ notice, lake personnel will reposition the maintenance bulkhead.

6. LOW FLOW PLAN:

a. The Lake Manager must be given at least one-week notice of date(s) of repairs. Working hour's access will be between 0700 and 1700 hrs. Mon-Sun unless otherwise approved in advance with the Lake Manager. At the end of each calendar day the government will release a minimum discharge of (5 CFS) into tunnel area. This discharge can subject work zone to backwater of approximately 18" depth, higher discharged may be necessary according to weather conditions. The Government does not guarantee seepage free seal on Maintenance bulkhead used to prevent lake water from entering individual sluice gate work areas. It may be necessary to protect work zone from backflows or seepage around maintenance bulkhead. It may be necessary for the contractor to remove supplies and materials from the worksite at the close of business each day. The Contractor will be responsible for any minor pumping, sandbagging, or other efforts necessary in the conduit to provide a work site appropriate and dry enough for working.

b. The Contractor will be responsible for any minor pumping, sandbagging, or other efforts necessary in the conduit to provide a work site appropriate and dry enough for working.

7. SEEPAGE:

b. The Government does not guarantee seepage free seal on Maintenance bulkhead used to prevent lake water from entering individual sluice gate work areas. It may be necessary to protect work zone from backflows or seepage around maintenance bulkhead.

8. CONTRACTOR MATERIAL SPECIFICTATIONS:

b. The contractor shall submit spec. sheets describing the repair materials and coatings to be utilized.

9. COMPLETION:

b. Upon completion of the project any exterior working or staging areas will be returned to its pre-existing conditions.

C. J. BROWN DAM AND RESERVOIR EMBEDDED METAL LINER RESERFACEING

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Project Information Statement of Work Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) Pre-Work Conference Working Hours Contract Start and Completion Dates Contractor Submittals Permits and Licenses Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles Safety Requirements Required Security Training and Planning Accident Reporting Damage Reports Contractor Employees’ Conduct and Competency Damage or Loss of Contractor’s Supplies and Property Supervision Environmental Program Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR) Meetings Quality Control Quality Assurance Deficiencies Interruptions to Systems Government Furnished Materials and Equipment Contractor Furnished Items Safeguarding Government Property Minimum Manpower Requirements Minimum Personnel Qualifications Cooperation with other Contractors, Lessees, and Volunteers Reports Applicable Publications Warranty (NOT APPLICABLE) Wage Rates Definitions Index of Exhibits

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. Project Information.

Rebuild/reform and recoat portions of C. J. Brown Dam and Reservoir Control Tower Conduit located at 2630 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503.

2. Statement of Work.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to rebuild/reform and recoat rusted and eroded areas and cavitations on sluice gates, contact points, adjoining embedded metal liner in C. J.

Brown Dam and Reservoir Control Tower Conduit located at 2630 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, and equipment. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein.

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC):

Engineer Technician David Wethington david.a.wethington@usace.army.mil 502-689-8121

Project Point of Contact (POC) Project Manager Russell Curtis russell.r.curtis@usace.army.mil U.S. Army Corps of Engineers C.J. Brown Dam and Reservoir 2630 Croft Road Springfield, Ohio 45503

(937) 325-2411/9370

4. Pre-Work Conference:

The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference prior to beginning work during which the Contractor’s plan of work, safety procedures, start date and other items in this contract will be discussed.

5 . Working Hours.

a. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas will be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project will be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the Project Manager.

Holiday Work. The eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year's Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19th) 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)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday.

When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work will be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the TPOC.

b. Inclement Weather Work.

The Contractor will maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather. Exceptions may be approved by the TPOC when severe conditions make it impractical or dangerous to perform the work.

6. Contract Start and Completion Dates.

Work under this contract will began 18 October 2021 and dependent on the Hydrogen Sulfide levels in the conduit to safely enter the confined space. The contract will begin within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 90 calendar days after receiving the NTP.

7. Contractor Submittals.

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor will submit the following information to the TPOC prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

a. Contractor Representatives. List of names of Contractor Representatives.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). A suggested outline for the Contractor’s Accident Prevention Plan

Appendix A of EM 385-1-1 See Section C-1.9 for APP requirements. Exhibit D.

c. Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally

Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

d. Operators. A list of names of qualified equipment/vehicle operators, including experience, training and qualification to operate specific equipment.

e. Certificate of Insurance. Reference FAR 52.228-5

f. Performance Bond. (where applicable)

g. Security Requirements.

8. Permits and Licenses.

The Contractor will obtain, at own expense, any required licenses, permits or certifications necessary to perform the specified services. Required licenses, permits and certifications will be kept current during the period the work is performed. The Contractor is also responsible for any and all costs associated with the training of Contractor personnel to acquire and maintain valid licenses, permits or certifications necessary to perform the contract services specified herein. The Contractor, Contractor personnel and any persons acting on behalf of the Contractor will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, including any subsequent changes to these laws and regulations.

Minimum Personnel and Training Requirements. The Contractor will provide an adequate number of fully trained and qualified personnel to perform the work specified herein. Contractor personnel will be properly trained to perform their assigned work in a safe and effective manner. Training will include but is not limited to instruction on the proper and safe use and operation of Contractor equipment and any Contractor provided tools, supplies and materials required to perform the specified services. Only properly trained and qualified employees will be used in the performance of services specified herein. The Contractor will also assume responsibility for training or Orienting Contractor personnel to perform the services specified in the contract. In the event the Contracting Officer or his/her Authorized Representative determines that the Contractor does not have a qualified employee performing the specified work, the Contractor will be required to provide qualified personnel, or subcontract the work to a person or persons who are trained and qualified to perform the work. The Contractor acknowledges that the employment of undocumented migrant workers to perform services under this contract will not be permitted. Reference FAR 52.236-7 (Permits and Responsibilities)

9. Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles.

All Contractor employees will be in good appearance while performing services. Employees must wear long pants, shirt with no vulgar or obscene graphics with at least sleeves equivalent of a t-shirt, and durable work type shoes.

Vehicles and any motorized equipment utilized for transportation will be in good operating condition with no display of obscene or vulgar material such as stickers, flags, or etc. Vehicles will be maintained in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.

10. Safety Requirements.

a. General. Performance of all services will assure complete safety to public visitors, Contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The Contractor will comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), current at the time of award and any subsequent revisions to that document. Furthermore, the Contractor will comply with pertinent occupational safety and health standards for general industry (29 CFR Part 1910) as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly comply with safety and security requirements as specified herein, the TPOC or any other project employee may stop all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken.

No part of the time lost due to any such work stoppage will be made subject to any claims for extension of time or for excess costs or damages sustained by the Contractor. Also, the Contractor will not be paid for work not performed as a result of the stop order.

b. The Contractor will comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf or latest version and as otherwise stated herein. Special attention will be given to the requirements for safety meetings.

The Contractor will inform the TPOC a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to a Contractor monthly safety meeting, to permit a Government representative to attend.

c. Accident Prevention Plan (APP). The Contractor will prepare an Accident Prevention Plan to assure that requirements of the safety program are provided as specified. This plan must be accepted by the Contracting Officer prior to commencement of any work. One copy of the Accident Prevention Plan will be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC one week prior to the pre-work conference.

The Accident Prevention Plan must be in the outline and form prescribed in Appendix A of EM 385-1- 1.

d. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA). The Contractor will use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA’s) as one of many tools to insure safe performance of work. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to prepare the AHA. Sample AHA’s may be available at the project office for review and use by the Contractor to assist in the development of site-specific Activity Hazard Analyses prior to the Contractor performing the job. The Contractor is encouraged to revise or add to these sample AHA’s as necessary to address changing conditions. Prior to performing jobs with inherent hazards, the Contractor will review, at a “Toolbox” safety meeting, the approved AHA’s with those employees who will perform that work each time the work is ordered. The Government may request advanced notification of the time and date of the above AHA “Toolbox” safety meeting for Contractor employees so that the Government may attend such reviews.

The Government will require the Contractor to prepare an AHA for any jobs for which an adequate AHA does not already exist. A copy of this AHA will be submitted to the TPOC and must be accepted before the Contractor starts the job. This copy of the AHA will become the property of the Government. Guidance is included, which will be used by the Contractor as a guide for the preparation of required AHA's.

A copy of the approved AHA’s will be available at all times to workers at each associated job site and a copy will be provided to the Government.

e. Public Safety. The Contractor will ensure that reasonable precautions are taken to protect the public at all times where work is being performed. The Contractor will immediately report to the TPOC any potential hazards found by his employees on the project. The Accident Prevention Plan will include procedures to be taken to provide for public safety. Additionally, the Contractor will not allow any persons, except employees, into work areas that are not otherwise open to the public; nor will the Contractor transport in Contractor work vehicles any persons, except employees, during times the Contractor is on the project performing work under a contract.

f. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, will be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee will wear a short-sleeved shirt, long trousers, and appropriate footwear during all contract work. Face shields, spectacles with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection will be worn by employees when required by safety manual. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual standards will also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

g. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor will schedule employees, so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual.

Copies of their certification will be provided in accordance with regulations. Two people per crew will be trained in First Aid and CPR. Individuals working alone will be trained in First Aid.

h. Hazard Communication Program. The Contractor will be responsible for implementing a hazard communication program for Contractor employees, as required by the Safety Manual. The Contractor will provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for review by the TPOC prior to use of any hazardous substance on the project and provide a plan for the proper handling, transportation, storage and usage of hazardous substances on the project.

11. Required Security Training and Planning.

A. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees will comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor will 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.

B. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See something, Say Something). The contractor and all associated sub-contractors will 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 will 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 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

C. Pre-Screen Candidates/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 3 Working 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 will become part of the official contract file.

Emergency Contacts. A prioritized list, including phone numbers, of those persons (normally Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

The contractor will supply the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) with an Accident Prevention Plan (APP), Scaffolding Plan, Control of Hazardous Energy Plan (LO/TO), and an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) prior to site work in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

12. Accident Reporting.

The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the Project Manager immediately. Prompt action will be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractor will maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Project Manager. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor will complete and submit to the Project Manager a copy of ENG Form 3394.

The Contractor will maintain an OSHA 300 Log of On – The – Job injuries and first aid treatments.

The Contractor will also provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the performance of services under the contract. This reporting requirement includes exposure and accident experience of both the Prime Contractor and any subcontractor(s). A Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure form will be available from the Project Manager. The Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure report will be provided to the Project Manager by the 5th working day of the month for the previous month.

13. Damage Reports.

All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged will be reported immediately to the Project Manager. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage will be submitted to the Project Manager, within 2 workdays (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submit to the Project Manager a copy of ENG 3394.

14. Contractor Employees’ Conduct and Competency.

All contract employees will conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Since the majority of work is performed in the presence of the general public, the conduct of all employees is critical and will be closely monitored. Contract employees will comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

a. Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the Project Manager to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO or the Project Manager may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract nor be the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee will be made.

15. Damage or Loss of Contractor’s Supplies and Property.

The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above. The Government is not responsible for providing storage areas or facilities for the storage of Contractor supplies, materials and equipment. With prior approval, the Project Manager may provide a location for the temporary storage of large equipment to prevent the transportation of such equipment to/from the work site while a particular service is being performed.

However, the Government assumes no liability for the loss or destruction of Contractor equipment while it is stored on Government property.

16. Supervision.

The Contractor is responsible for providing on-site supervision and quality control inspections of work performed under the contract. The level of supervision and inspections will be sufficient to assure that services are performed in accordance with contractual requirements and all applicable Federal, state and local laws and regulations. The Contractor or a Contractor Representative will personally supervise the work or be readily available by phone or other means of communication to respond to any contract issue that may arise when work is in progress. The Contractor Representative(s) will conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under the contract.

Contractor Representative will have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on all matters pertaining to administration of this contract and will be the on-site Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

The names and telephone numbers of all individuals authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor as Contractor Representatives will be submitted in writing to the TPOC before work is performed.

The Contractor will maintain copies of contract work requirements, specifications, Activity Hazard Analysis, etc., at each work site which relate to each person's work responsibilities and will review them to insure employee’s comprehension of a job prior to initiating work.

17. Environmental Program.

The Contractor will comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters will be coordinated with the TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection will be granted upon request.

Citations against Government facilities operated by the Contractor for non-compliance with environmental standards are a matter for resolution between the Government and the issuing office.

The Contractor will conduct all operations and maintenance activities in a manner to prevent contamination of Government land and property. The Contractor will ensure all lubricants, petroleum products, paints, cleaning materials, or any other hazardous substances are not spilled, leaked or disposed of on Government property and are disposed of in accordance with environmental regulations. If spills or contamination occur, the Contractor will be responsible for cleanup and any associated costs in accordance with Federal, State and Local Law. Such spills will be reported to the TPOC immediately.

18. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR).

A CDR is a formal document used by the Government to process defects in services. As initially issued to the Contractor, the CDR describes the discrepancy or problem. The CDR will be discussed with the Contractor or his representative when it is issued. The Contractor will provide his written response on the CDR form within 24 hours of issuance. The Contractor's response must:

Identify the cause and corrective action taken and Identify Contractor action to prevent recurrence.

Upon finalization of the CDR, the Contractor and the TPOC must sign the form. The Contractor will be given a copy of the completed form. Should the Contractor not concur with any decision, etc., the Contractor may so state, in writing, and request a final decision by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer monitors all CDR’s issued, and CDR's are the principle evidence used by the Contracting Officer in determining Government contract actions such as termination or decision not to exercise options.

19. Meetings.

The Contractor is required to attend a pre-work meeting to be scheduled by the TPOC. The Contractor or his authorized representative will report each Month with the schedule and location determined by the TPOC to discuss contract work items. Specific topics of discussion at the Monthly meetings may include issuing inspections, quality control, and upcoming work. If a CDR is issued, mutual effort will be made to resolve any and all problems identified to preclude their recurrence. The TPOC may alter this reporting schedule, or change the reporting method, time, or place if mutually agreeable between the TPOC and the Contractor. A tour of the work site will be conducted following the discussions. It is recommended that the Contractor’s on-site representative or superintendent also attend this meeting. During the pre-work conference, the Contractor will also provide any required submittals not previously submitted.

20. Quality Control.

The Contractor will have a Quality Control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified. The primary purpose of Quality Control is to identify and correct deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

The program will include, but not be limited to the following:

a. An inspection system covering all the services stated in the contract specifications.

b. A method of identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services performed before the level of performance is unacceptable.

c. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. These files will be made available for inspection upon request by the TPOC.

d. A method of insuring that employees have full knowledge of work assignments and that appropriate technical expertise is utilized with each work assignment.

e. A method of coordinating each work crew’s activities with the TPOC and/or inspector.

The Contractor may use any or all portions of this plan to prepare a plan of his own. A signed plan, including Contractor specific information, will be provided to the Contracting Officer and the TPOC, and accepted, prior to the Pre-Work Conference. If changes to this program occur, updated copies will be provided to the Contracting Officer and TPOC.

Failure to provide appropriate Quality Control may result in issuance of a CDR, and/or termination of the contract.

21. Quality Assurance.

The Government will monitor the Contractor's performance in each functional area under this contract and reserves the rights to use whatever additional surveillance procedures are deemed appropriate. The Government will keep a record of all complaints received by the public concerning Contractor performance. Upon receipt of a written complaint by the public, the Government will attempt to verify the complaint and furnish the Contractor a copy of the findings. Should the Government verification reveal a nonperformance by the Contractor, a CDR may be issued.

A Government employee shall not be considered an Inspector unless he identifies himself as such to the Contractor, the Contractor Representative, or Quality Control Inspector. No Inspector is authorized to change any provision of the specifications without written authorization of the Contracting Officer nor shall the presence or absence of an inspector relieve the Contractor from any requirements of the Contract.

22. Deficiencies.

If the Contractor fails to perform, or if performance in any area is judged unsatisfactory by the TPOC, the Government will take corrective action. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no cost to the Government.

23. Interruptions to Systems.

Contractor will coordinate with TPOC so that the contractors work will not interrupt the projects mission. Any authorized interruptions will be kept to an absolute minimum, and all repairs or replacements of equipment or components will be accomplished in an expeditious and efficient manner.

24. Government Furnished Materials and Equipment.

Forms: All Department of Defense forms, required by the Government to be used under this contract, will be provided by the Government during the contract period. The Government reserves the right to modify or supersede these forms during the contract period.

Control: The Contractor will provide control to ensure Government furnished equipment, property, or items are utilized only for contract purposes. The Contractor may be provided with keys to the Dike Service Road Security Gate. Any work to be performed within these facilities must be performed during regular working hours when Government employees are available to unlock these facilities for the Contractor.

Safety Manual. Prospective contractors may review a copy of the Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385- 1-1 at the Project Office. The Contractor can find a copy of Safety Manual EM 385-1-1 online at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

25. Contractor Furnished Items.

General: The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, fuel, tools, supplies and materials necessary. The contractor’s work and responsibility will include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.

Equipment: The Government requires, that the Contractor provide adequate equipment to perform the work required within the specified time period. Also, all equipment used by the Contractor must meet safety requirements outlined in EM 385-1-1.

Contractor Equipment and Supply Inspection. The apparent Contractor will make available for inspection all service equipment, tools, and samples of supplies he proposes to use for work under this contract, along with proof of ownership or lease agreement.

26. Safeguarding Government Property.

The Contractor will cooperate with Government personnel in safeguarding Government property. The Contractor will be responsible for promptly reporting all acts of vandalism, larceny, or pilferage to Government property, and malfunctioning Government equipment to the TPOC. The Contractor will establish security procedures and safeguards that are compatible with the Government’s existing procedures, to protect all equipment, materials, supplies, tools, and other resources. The Contractor will cooperate with, and provide any assistance necessary to, the Government during any audits, usage checks of expendable property, and inventories of nonexpendable property under control of the Contractor. Any item of value found on the work sites will be placed into the custody of the TPOC for return to the owner, if ownership can be established. The Contractor will inform the TPOC of any information he or his employees receive about lost and/or found articles from the public.

27. Minimum Manpower Requirements.

The Contractor will provide an adequate number of fully qualified…