W912QR23Q0004.pdf

Nolin Lake Bypass Upper Elbow Repair

This estimated construction cost is between $50,000 and $150,000.

Site Visits is mandatory and scheduled for 16 November 2022 at 0900 ET. For any questions about the site visit please contact: Deryck Rodgers, Lake Manager

One firm-f ixed price construction contract will be awarded based on the low est priced quote.

NAICS Code 237110, Size Determination $39,500,000

This project is 100% set-aside for Small Business.

Central Contractor Registration and ORCA are now available through the System for Aw ard Management (SAM), available at w w w .sam.gov. Offerors must comply with the requirements of 52.204-7, 52.232-33, and any other CCR/ORCA requirements in this solicitation through SAM.

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

PLEASE NOTE: SAM is completely free of charge to registrants and users.

MARCIE BILLOTTO 502.315.6213

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

10-Nov-2022

(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 _______14 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR52.211-10

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 __23 Nov 2022__ (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

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

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

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

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 502.315.7494 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

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)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section SF 30 - Block 14 Continuation Page (SF 30)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor shall repair upper bypass elbow located downstream of the bypass gate valve at Nolin River Lake in accordance with the attached scope of work.

The contractor’s work and responsibility will include furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, tools and, equipment 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 will be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein. Work will shall begin with in 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) being issued and must conclude 90 calendar days after date of NTP.

Location:

United States Corps of Engineers Nolin River Lake 2150 Nolin Dam Rd Bee Spring, KY 42207

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 237110, Size Standard $39,500,000.

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

Note: The contract award will be based on lowest price to the Government. Contractors are encouraged to attend a site visit to review the complexities of the work site, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements.

A site visit is strongly mandatory, the site visit is scheduled for 16 November 2022 at 0900 ET . Please reach out to Deryck Rodger, Lake Manager at (270) 286-4511 for any questions about the site visit.

Quotes are due 23 November 2022, 12:00PM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals may be emailed to Marcie Billotto at marcie.billotto@usace.army.mil.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to submission of proposal. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Contractors will need to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS number) for processing their registration. If you do not already have a Unique Entity Identifier, one can be obtained from http://www.SAM.gov.

Refer to www.SAM.gov for information formerly found in CCR, EPLS, ORCA and FedReg.

Please begin the registration process immediately in order to avoid delay of the contract award should your firm be selected.

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

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

Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (formerly known as DUNS). The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards.

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To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

BID PRICE SCHEDULE

NOLIN LAKE BYPASS UPPER ELBOW REPAIR

2150 Nolin Dam Rd Bee Spring, KY 42207

BASE + OPTION TOTAL $_________

LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY (ea) UNIT PRICE ($/ea)

TOTAL

001 RIGHT UPPER BYPASS ELBOW REPAIR 1 $______

TOTAL BASE $______

OPTION DESCRIPTION QTY (ea) UNIT PRICE ($/ea)

TOTAL

001 LEFT UPPER BYPASS ELBOW REPAIR 1 $______

TOTAL OPTIONS $______

NOLIN LAKE BYPASS UPPER ELBOW REPAIR

2150 NOLIN DAM RD

BEE SPRING, KY 42207

1. GENERAL

a. This contract shall be to repair the Right upper bypass elbow located downstream of the bypass gate valve. If awarded, the Left upper bypass elbow shall also be repaired.

Inspections have indicated moderate to major erosion of the cast iron pipe elbow on the short side radius suspected to be caused by cavitation. This repair shall be accomplished by lining the inside of the 36” ID elbows with smooth sheets of FRP (fiber reinforced polymer).

The Contractor and all subcontractors that are directly involved with the repair process shall be fully trained and experienced in the use and installation of FRP. This training and experience synopsis will be part of the Contractor’s submittal requirements. This work is primarily located in a confined space approximately 60ft below deck in the bypass well. The Contractor shall take appropriate steps to provide proper safety and ventilation as per the requirements of COE Health and Safety Manual EM385-1-1.

b. Nolin Lake staff will close and seal multilevel gates, as well as the 36” bypass gate valve in order to isolate the cast iron elbow in need of repair. Leakage from the 36” bypass gate valve is not guaranteed to be zero, but is anticipated to be minimal. While the bypass well is designed to be dry, it is anticipated that the environment will be humid, and the floor of the of the bypass well will be damp/wet. Contractor shall take necessary actions to ensure environment meets FRP manufacturers requirements.

c. If the option to repair the Left upper bypass elbow is awarded, Contractor shall perform repairs independently to completion, as one bypass must remain operational for lake to function properly. This repair may be performed concurrently with other repairs at Nolin Lake’s Control tower, during this time no access to the conduit will be allowed.

2. LINE ITEM 001

Contractor shall remove 36” Tee from the downstream side of the right bypass gate valve and the upper bypass elbow using Nolin Lake’s control tower mounted jib crane.

Crane shall be operated by project personnel. Rigging shall be the contractors’ responsibility. Contractor shall clean the ID of 36” ID pipe elbow using an abrasive method to leave surface free of calcium buildup, oils, grease, etc. Surface finish to be equivalent of FRP manufacturers requirements. FRP lining shall be applied according to manufacturers’ recommendations by competent, trained personnel. FRP lining shall cover entire inside circumference of elbow. After FRP lining is fully cured, and adhesion to cast iron elbow is confirmed, Contractor shall reassemble piping with new rubber seals and new hardware of the same material and grade that was removed. Upon completion, a full operational test of the right bypass shall be performed to meet the satisfaction of the lake manager and the TPOC. Contractor shall correct any work found unsatisfactory, including but not limited to, leaks, poor alignment, or loose hardware to the approval of Lake Manager or TPOC.

3. OPTION 001

Contractor shall remove 36” Tee from the downstream side of the left bypass gate valve and the upper bypass elbow using Nolin Lake’s control tower mounted jib crane. Crane shall be operated by project personnel. Rigging shall be the contractors’ responsibility.

Contractor shall clean the ID of 36” ID pipe elbow using an abrasive method to leave surface free of calcium buildup, oils, grease, etc. Surface finish to be equivalent of FRP manufacturers requirements. FRP lining shall be applied according to manufacturers’ recommendations by competent, trained personnel. FRP lining shall cover entire inside circumference of elbow. . After FRP lining is fully cured, and adhesion to cast iron elbow is confirmed, Contractor shall reassemble piping with new rubber seals and new hardware of the same material and grade that was removed. Upon completion, a full operational test of the left bypass shall be performed to meet the satisfaction of the lake manager and the TPOC. Contractor shall correct any work found unsatisfactory, including but not limited to, leaks, poor alignment, or loose hardware to the approval of Lake Manager or TPOC.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SITE CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary management, personnel, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to complete the bypass elbow repair at Nolin Lake’s control tower.

Existing break areas, offices, latrines, and showers are not available for contractor use. It is recommended that the contractor bring portable restrooms.

Parking of vehicles and designated laydown area is to be coordinated with the Lake Manager during pre-construction conference.

All deliveries will be coordinated with the Lake Manager at least 48 hours in advance.

Contractor expected to keep work area clean and orderly. All waste materials shall be removed, and under no circumstance be dumped into the lake.

Any parts of the control tower damaged during disassembly, application, or reassembly shall be replaced or repaired by the contractor meeting the approval of the TPOC and Lake Manager.

5. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A MANDATORY site visit will be conducted on 16 November 2022 at 0900 EST. This site visit is for the contractor to evaluate the bypass pits and site conditions prior to submitting a proposal. If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, a site visit with the TPOC Donald Scalf and / or Lake Manager Deryck Rodgers. TPOC Donald Scalf can be reached at (812) 406-8111. Nolin Lake’s office phone number is (270) 646-2055.

6. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT & PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE

TPOC: Donald Scalf USACE Engineering Technician Office: (502) 315-6732 Cell: (812) 406-8111 Email: Donald.L.Scalf@usace.army.mil

Lake Manager: Deryck Rodgers Nolin Rive Lake 2150 Nolin Dam Rd Bee Spring, KY 42207 Office: (270) 286-4511 Email: Deryck.V.Rodgers@usace.army.mil

NOLIN LAKE BYPASS REPAIR

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

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1. Project Information

2. Performance Work Statement

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

4. Pre-Work Conference

5. Working Hours

6. Contract Start and Completion Dates

7. Contractor Submittals

8. Permits and Licenses

9. Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles

10. Safety Requirements

11. Required Security Training and Planning

12. Accident Reporting

13. Damage Reports

14. Contractor Employees’ Conduct and Competency

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

16. Supervision

17. Environmental Program

18. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

19. Meetings

20. Quality Control

21. Quality Assurance

22. Deficiencies

23. Interruptions to Systems

24. Government Furnished Materials and Equipment

25. Contractor Furnished Items

26. Safeguarding Government Property

27. Minimum Manpower Requirements

28. Minimum Personnel Qualifications

29. Cooperation with other Contractors, Lessees, and

Volunteers

30. Reports

31. Applicable Publications

32. Warranty (NOT APPLICABLE)

33. Wage Rates

34. Definitions

35. Index of Exhibits

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. PROJECT INFORMATION.

Repair bypass elbows at Nolin Lake, 2150 Nolin Dam Rd. Bee Spring, KY. 42207

2. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary.

Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material and equipment to repair the bypass elbows at Nolin Lake, 2150 Nolin Dam Rd. Bee Spring, KY 42207. 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)

Donald Scalf U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District office

(812) 406-8111

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 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 Lake Manager.

Holiday Work. The ten 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 Day (June 19) 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 begin within 14 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.

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.

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/EngineerMan uals/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 “Tool Box” 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 “Tool Box” 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. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

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.

Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

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/E-Verify Program. : Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

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

f. 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 Lake 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 Lake Manager. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor will complete and submit to the Lake 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 Lake Manager. The Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure report will be provided to the Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake Manager, within 2 work days (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submit to the Lake Manager a copy of ENG 3394.

14. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES’ CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY

a. 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.

b. Employee dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the Lake Manager to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO or the Lake 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 Lake 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 employees 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_3 85-1-1.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 personnel to perform the work specified herein. Personnel required to handle emergency situations will be available on call, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel will be expended for employees of the primary contractor.

28. MINIMUM PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Employees, technical personnel, and consultants will have the education, experience, or knowledge, as evidenced by license, certificate, or diploma, etc., to provide…