Solicitation W912QR24Q0011.pdf

Bulkhead painting at Barren River Lake.

Estimated construction costs is betw en $25,000 and $100,000.

NAICS 238320 Size Standard $19,000,000.

This project is set aside 100% for small business.

Per FAR 52.228-13, Alternate Payment Protections, and FAR 28.102-1(b), only a Payment Bond or an Irrevocable Letter of Credit is required. A

Performance Bond is not required.

JUSTIN M MCPHERSON 502.315.7057

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

02-Jan-2024

(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 _________________________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 ______________17 Jan 2024 (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 offers 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 _______60 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

W912QR

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(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)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

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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)

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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

W912QR24Q0011

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to prep and paint the Maintenance Bulkhead, Bulkhead Door, 9 cylinders and associated base plates, and other Bypass Platform Appurtenances as indicated in this contract at Barren River Lake. Located 11088 Finney Rd. Glasgow, Ky. 42141.

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

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 will begin within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will conclude 90 calendar days after the

NTP.

The work under this request for quote is 100% set aside for small business. NAICS Code 238320 (Size Standard, $19 Million).

One award will be made from this Solicitation. The contract award will be based on Lowest Price.

Note: A site visit is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Refer to 52.236-27 Alt. I for site visit information.

Quotes are due by the time and date as specified in Block 13 on the SF1442. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals will be accepted and may be emailed to Justin McPherson at Justin.M.McPherson@usace.army.mil.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to award of a contract. 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.

Please begin the registration process immediately 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) with 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM.

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

All inquiries and correspondence concerning this solicitation shall be directed to the email listed above.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.fsd.gov/fsd-gov/answer.do?sysparm_kbid=d2e67885db0d5f00b3257d321f96194b&sysparm_search=kb0013183

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT $ UNIT COST COST

001 Blast and Paint Maintenance Bulkhead Job $

002 Blast and Paint Multilevel & Bypass Cylinders

Job $

003 Power Tool Clean & Paint Main gate Cylinders

Job $

004 Blast and Paint Bulkhead Door Job $

005 Power Tool Clean and Paint Bypass Platform Appurtenances

Job $

TOTAL ITEMS 001 THRU 005 $

SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

Barren River Lake Bulkhead & Cylinder Painting Barren River Lake 11088 Finney Rd.

Glasgow, Ky. 42141

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This scope of work includes surface prep, debris containment and disposal, and painting of one (1) Maintenance Bulkhead, one (1) Bulkhead Door, four (4) Multilevel Cylinders, two (2) Bypass Cylinders, and three (3) Main Gate Cylinders and their respective baseplates, and other bypass platform appurtenances as indicated in this contract.

Prices shall include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, equipment, disposal, and any and all applicable permits to prep and paint the above listed components at Barren River Lake.

2. LINE ITEM 001: Blast and Paint Maintenance Bulkhead

a. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the Maintenance Bulkhead. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

b. Contractor shall blast the entire Maintenance Bulkhead to “White Metal Blast Cleaning” condition in accordance with SSPC-SP5 specifications.

c. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and respiratory plans” for details.

d. A minimum of 3 weeks before blasting is complete, the Contractor shall coordinate a date with TPOC for a structural inspection of the bare metal bulkhead. Inspection to be executed by USACE personnel after blasting is complete, but before painting commences.

e. While no repairs are expected, a down time of approximately 3 weeks may be experienced to conduct repairs. Any repair shall be the responsibility of USACE. Due to the length of time required by inspections and repairs, a second “White Metal Blast Cleaning” shall be performed after inspection, before painting begins.

f. J-seal and to be removed by USACE before contractor begins blasting. USACE shall provide and install new J-seal after painting is complete.

g. As part of the gate, Contractor shall blast and paint equalization valve. Contractor shall protect internal parts of valve mechanism from blast media and / or overspray. Contractor shall be responsible to replace valve if damage caused by blast media or over spray effects operation.

h. Bulkhead is approximately 9’x 24’x14”. Contractor to verify measurement prior to purchasing materials.

Bulkhead is located outside of the control tower, on the Bypass Platform (EL 555). Bypass platform (EL

555) is approximately 6’x 36’ and can be accessed by boat or by the control tower elevator. Max capacity of the elevator is approximately 1000lbs.

i. Contractor shall apply 3-A-Z Aluminum Vinyl Paint by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

j. It should be noted USACE 10T Jib Crane at max height is capable of lifting bulkhead approximately 12” above concrete platform. Contractor shall supply crane and operator if specified distance is inadequate.

k. USACE shall supply crane operator to operate USACE owned crane(s). KTR shall coordinate with TPOC / Maintenance Leader to schedule crane operator.

3. LINE ITEM 002: Blast and Paint Multilevel & Bypass Cylinders

a. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the Multilevel and Bypass Cylinders. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

b. Contractor shall blast two (2) Bypass cylinders, four (4) Multilevel cylinders and baseplates to “Near White Metal Blast Cleaning” condition in accordance with SSPC-SP10 specifications.

c. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plans” for details.

d. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

e. Bypass and Multilevel cylinders are located outside of the control tower on the bypass platform (EL 555)

f. Bypass cylinders are approximately 8” x 48”. Multilevel cylinders are approximately 8” x 60”.

Contractor to verify measurement prior to purchasing materials.

g. Hydraulic lines, indicator rods or other appurtenances shall not be removed without approval of

Maintenance Lead and/or TPOC. Extreme caution shall be taken not to damage hydraulic lines or indicator rods, any damage shall be reported immediately, and shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair.

4. LINE ITEM 003: Power Tool Clean & Paint Main Gate Cylinders and Base Plates

a. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the Main gate Cylinders. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

b. Contractor shall prepare surface using “power tool cleaning” in accordance with SSPC-SP3 specifications.

c. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plans” for details.

d. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

e. Main Gate cylinders are located in the bottom floor of the control tower (EL 555) and are approximately

30in dia x 17ft tall. Contractor to verify measurement prior to purchasing materials.

f. It should be noted clearance around Main Gate cylinders to walls is approximately 2ft at the closest point.

g. Hydraulic lines, indicator rods or other appurtenances shall not be removed without approval of

Maintenance Lead and/or TPOC. Extreme caution shall be taken not to damage hydraulic lines or indicator rods, any damage shall be reported immediately, and shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to repair.

5. LINE ITEM 004: Blast and Paint Bulkhead Door and Door Frame

a. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the Main gate Cylinders. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

b. Contractor shall blast Bulkhead Door and Door Frame to “Near White Metal Blast Cleaning” condition in accordance with SSPC-SP10 specifications. Contractor shall mask off interior and exterior wall to prevent damage from blast media and/or paint overspray.

c. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plans” for details.

d. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

e. Bulkhead Door is approximately 3’x 6’x12”. Contractor shall verify measurement prior to purchasing materials.

f. The Bulkhead Door is located on the bottom floor of the Control Tower (EL 555).

g. Bulkhead door can be accessed by boat or by the control tower elevator. Max capacity of the elevator is approximately 1000lbs.

6. LINE ITEM 005: Prep and Paint Bypass Platform Appurtenances (see items “a” thru “e” below) NOTE: Contractor shall bid all the following items as 1 job as described in the price breakout schedule.

a. Two (2): crane arms, brackets, access ladders, and crane platform handrails.

i. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the crane arms, brackets, and ladders. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

ii. Crane arms and brackets are located on the outside of the control tower, mounted on the wall wall approx. 15ft above bypass platform (EL 555). Crane arms are appox. 12in x 15ft.

iii. Ladders are approx.18in x 13ft.

iv. Crane platform is accessed by ladder and located approx. 15ft above Bypass Platform. Handrail is approx. 4ft tall with midrail. Approx 7 linear ft.

v. Contractor shall prepare surface using “power tool cleaning” in accordance with SSPC-SP3 specifications.

vi. Contractor shall mask off exterior wall to prevent damage from paint overspray.

vii. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory plan” for more details. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground.

viii. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

b. Electrical Conduit and Embedded Steel.

i. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the conduit and embedded steel. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

ii. Contractor shall prepare surface using “power tool cleaning” in accordance with SSPC-SP3 specifications.

iii. Contractor shall mask off exterior wall to prevent damage from paint overspray.

iv. Contractor shall mask off concrete floor and wall to prevent damage from paint overspray.

v. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plans” for more details. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plans” for more details.

vi. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

vii. Embedded steel is located outside of the control on the bypass platform floor (EL 555) and steel consists of three (3) Maintenance Bulkhead Slots, and two (2) multilevel slots. Approximate dimensions are 2” x 2” angle iron, 128 linear ft in total.

viii. Electrical Conduit is located on the outside of the control tower running horizontally approximately 4ft above Bypass Platform (EL 555), with vertical runs approximately 4ft in height. Approximately 100ft in total, with varying diameters, 1-3”.

c. Handrail

i. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the handrail. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

ii. Contractor shall prepare surface using “power tool cleaning” in accordance with SSPC-SP3 specifications.

iii. Contractor shall mask off concrete floor to prevent damage from paint overspray.

iv. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plan” for more details.

v. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

vi. Handrail is 4ft tall with mid rail running whole length. Total of approximately 140 liner ft of handrail.

vii. Handrail is located outside the control tower running the perimeter of the Bypass Platform (EL 555).

d. Roof Access Ladder

i. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the roof access ladder. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

ii. Contractor shall prepare surface using “power tool cleaning” in accordance with SSPC-SP3 specifications.

iii. Contractor shall mask off concrete wall to prevent damage from paint overspray.

iv. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plan” for more details.

v. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

vi. Roof access ladder is approximately 18” wide and 8ft tall.

vii. Roof access ladder is located outside the control tower on the crane platform, approximately 15ft above the bypass platform (EL 555).

e. Manhole Covers

i. Manhole Cover quantities to be painted: two (2) 14” diameter, three (3) 32” diameter, and one (1) 24” diameter.

ii. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the manhole covers. Results concluded no lead was present, see attached report.

iii. Contractor shall prepare surface using “power tool cleaning” in accordance with SSPC-SP3 specifications.

iv. Contractor shall mask off exterior wall to prevent damage from paint overspray.

v. Contractor shall mask off concrete floor to prevent damage from paint overspray.

vi. Contractor shall contain and remove all waste media, paint, and debris to prohibit contamination of the control tower, lake, or ground. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plan” for more details.

vii. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by conventional spray method to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

viii. Manhole covers are located both inside and outside the control tower on the bottom floor and bypass platform (EL 555).

7. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SITE CONDITIONS

a. Contractor shall clean any arrant blast media, overspray, and/or debris to return the control tower to the condition it was before this contract began.

b. Control tower access to all levels must be maintained for USACE personnel to perform gate movements, and general maintenance.

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

d. Parking of vehicles and designated laydown area is to be coordinated with the Maintenance Lead during pre-construction conference.

e. All deliveries shall be coordinated with the Maintenance Lead at least 48 hours in advance.

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

g. Any damage to the control tower or other areas of the project negatively affected by construction shall be restored to the condition present before construction at cost to the contractor.

8. PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

NOTE: Contractor shall submit paint specifications to TPOC for approval before purchase of materials

a. Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating

i. Full prime coat: amine cured epoxy mastic hi-build coating volume solids +87% @ 4-5 mils dft. color to be white.

ii. Finish coat: aliphatic polyurethane / mastic coating - volume solids +65% @ 3-5 mils dft. color to be gloss light gray. Must be manufacturer approved topcoat for primer coat.

b. 3-A-Z Aluminum Vinyl Paint

i. VZ-108D Vinyl-Type Zinc-Rich primer: volume solids +20.2%@ 2.5mils dft

ii. V-766E Vinyl Gray Paint: volume solids +19.72%@ 1.5mils dft

iii. V-102E Vinyl Gray Paint: volume solids +18.8%@ 1.5mils dft

iv. V-102E Vinyl Gray Paint: volume solids +18.8%@ 1.5mils dft TOTAL DFT 7.0 mils.

9. CONTAINMENT AND RESPIRATORY PLANS

a. Contractor shall contain and dispose of debris during surface prep according to SSPC Guide 6.

Containment method shall prohibit any waste media, solvents, debris, or paint from contaminating the control tower, ground, or water. Waste media and debris Containment Plans for each line item shall be submitted as part of the APP and approved before any onsite work begins. Contractor shall dispose of all debris, trash, and spoils off Government property, according to State and Local guidelines.

b. A Respiratory Protection Plan for each line item shall be developed in accordance with EM385-1-1, Section 05.G and shall be submitted as part of the APP and approved before any onsite work begins.

10. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A site visit is highly HIGHLY ENCOURAGED and will be conducted on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 1000 Central Time. This site visit is for the contractor to evaluate the site conditions prior to submitting a proposal. If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, an additional site visit with the TPOC DJ Scalf and / or Maintenance Leader Timmy Jackson. TPOC DJ Scalf can be reached at (502) 658-4055. Barren River Lake can be contacted at (270) 646-2055.

BARREN RIVER LAKE BULKHEAD, GATE AND CYLINDER PAINTING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

ITEM

1. Project Information

2. Scope of Work

3. 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

33. Wage Rates

34. Definitions

35. Index of Exhibits

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. PROJECT INFORMATION.

Blast and Paint Maintenance Bulkhead, Bulkhead Door, 9 cylinders and baseplates, and bypass platform appurtenances at Barren River Lake, 11088 Finney Rd. Glasgow, Ky. 42141.

2. SCOPE OF WORK.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material and equipment to blast and paint Maintenance Bulkheads, Bulkhead Door, nine 9 cylinders and bases, and Bypass Platform Appurtenances at Barren River Lake, 11088 Finney Rd. Glasgow, Ky. 42141. 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. POINT OF CONTACTS

TPOC: DJ Scalf U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LRL Operations Technical Maintenance

(502) 658-4055

Maintenance Leader: Timmy Jackson Barren River Lake 11088 Finney Rd Glasgow, KY 42141 Office: (270) 646-2055 Email: timmy.w.jackson@usace.army.mil

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. Central 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 begin within 14 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 90 calendar days after receiving the NTP.

The contractor is encouraged to start work as soon as appropriate weather allows pursuant with paint manufacturers specifications. Contractor should consider the impacts of volatile weather and water levels in the spring months when scheduling work. A work schedule shall be submitted for approval as outlined below.

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. Paint specifications from manufacturer. Shall be submitted and approved before purchase of materials

c. Work Schedule: Shall outline physical start and completion dates, as well as major milestones.

d. Warranty Management Plan: Shall be submitted and approved before final invoice is paid.

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

Appendix A of EM 385-1-1.

a. Due to the nature of work included in this contract, Containment plans, and Respiratory

Protection plans must be submitted and approved prior to any physical work starting on-site.

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

Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

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

h. Certificate of Insurance.

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

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 using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

e. Supplemental Security Requirements: All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form or Pre-Bid/Site Visit Form; each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form).

Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract;

this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc.

In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc.