W912QR24Q0050.pdf

Barren River Lake Bulkhead and Cylinder Painting

Estimated Construction Value: $50,000 and $125,000.

NACIS code 238320, Size Standard $19M

This Project is 100% set aside for small business.

A site visit w ill be scheduled for Thursday 9 May 2024 at 1000 Central Time.

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.

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

03-May-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, 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 May 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 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 _______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

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

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Contractor shall provide Bulkhead and Cylinder painting for Barren River Lake

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 award and must conclude 90 calendar days after date of award.

Location:

United States Corps of Engineers Barren River Lake 11088 Finney Road Glasgow, KY 42141

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 238320, Size Standard $19M.

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 total price to the Government.

A site visit is strongly recommended, Contractors are encouraged to attend a site visit Which will be held on Thursday 9 May 2024 at 1000 Cental Time to review the complexities of the work site, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, a site visit with the TPOC, DJ Scalf (502) 658-4055 and/or Maintenance Leader Timmy Jackson (270) 646-2055.

Quotes are due 17 May 2024, 12:00PM Eastern Time. Fax and mailed 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.

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.

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. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM.

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).

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Offerors shall submit their proposals in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation.

To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self register into system.

The Solicitation Number is: W912QR24Q0050 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: AN2HI9-ZH5EDS Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret

Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your SecretQuestion.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

NOTES:

1. Offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet, but in accordance with the provisions stated in the solicitation. Any questions regarding acceptable means of submitting offers shall be made directly to the Contract Specialist identified in the solicitation.

2. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on Standard Form 30. In the case of any conflicts, the solicitation governs.

Any changes or revisions to the solicitation will be made by formal amendment. Government responses will be limited to: (a) Notice that an amendment will be issued; (b) Reference to an existing requirement contained in the solicitation; or (c) Notice that a response is not necessary.

3. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds will be disabled five (5) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within two (2) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in the solicitation.

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 $

STATEMENT 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 Sample ID 515930-003 of the attached report.

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

c. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

d. 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.

e. 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.

f. While no repairs are expected, a down time may be experienced to conduct repairs. Any structural repair shall be the responsibility of USACE. Due to the length of time required by inspection and/or repairs, a second “White Metal Blast Cleaning” is required after final inspection, before painting begins.

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

h. 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.

i. 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.

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

k. 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 at its own cost if specified distance is inadequate.

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

4. 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 Sample ID 515930-002 of the 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. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

d. 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.

e. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating by manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

f. Bypass and Multilevel cylinders are located outside of the control tower on the bypass platform

(EL 555)

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

Contractor to verify measurement prior to purchasing materials.

h. 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 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 Sample ID 515930-001 of the attached report.

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

c. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

d. 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.

e. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

f. 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.

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

h. 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.

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

a. Lead Based Paint study was performed on the Bulkhead Door. Results concluded no lead was present, see Sample ID 526706-001 of the attached report.

b. Contractor shall blast Bulkhead Door and Door Frame to “Near White Metal Blast Cleaning” condition in accordance with SSPC-SP10 specifications.

c. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

d. Contractor shall mask off interior and exterior wall to prevent damage from blast media and/or paint overspray.

e. 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.

f. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating to manufacturers specifications. See section 9 “Paint Specifications” for details.

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

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

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

7. 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 Sample ID 526706-004 of the 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. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

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

viii. 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.

ix. Contractor shall apply Epoxy Mastic Hi-Build coating 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 Sample ID 526706-002 of the attached report.

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

iii. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

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

v. Contractor shall mask off concrete floor and wall 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 Plans” for more details. See section 10 “Containment and Respiratory Plans” for more details.

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

viii. 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.

ix. 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 Sample ID 526706-002 of the attached report.

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

iii. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

iv. Contractor shall mask off concrete floor 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 Plan” for more details.

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

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

viii. 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 Sample ID 526706-004 of the attached report.

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

iii. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

iv. Contractor shall mask off concrete 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 Plan” for more details.

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

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

viii. 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 Sample ID 526706-005 of the attached report.

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

iv. Prepped surfaces shall be inspected and approved by TPOC and/or Maintenance Leader prior to application of new coating.

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

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

vii. 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.

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

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

8. 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 Leader 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.

9. PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

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

a. Material surface condition and coatings shall be applied according to manufacturer’s specifications.

b. Contractor shall provide a QC report for each component within this contract that identifies test equipment, states the time, date, weather conditions, temps of materials, and mil thicknesses. A sample report can be found in Exhibit “C” below.

c. 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.

d. 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.

10. 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.

11. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

A site visit is highly HIGHLY ENCOURAGED and will be conducted on 9 May 2024 at 1000EST. 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

1. Project Information

2. Performance Work Statement

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

4. Pre-Work Conference

5. Infrastructure Investment Act Signage

6. Working Hours

7. Contract Start and Completion Dates

8. Contractor Submittals

9. Permits and Licenses

10. Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles

11. Safety Requirements

12. Required Security Training and Planning

13. Accident Reporting

14. Damage Reports

15. Contractor Employees’ Conduct and Competency

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

17. Supervision

18. Environmental Program

19. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

20. Meetings

21. Quality Control

22. Quality Assurance

23. Deficiencies

24. Interruptions to Systems

25. Government Furnished Materials and Equipment

26. Contractor Furnished Items

27. Safeguarding Government Property

28. Minimum Manpower Requirements

29. Minimum Personnel Qualifications

30. Cooperation with other Contractors, Lessees, and Volunteers

31. Reports

32. Applicable Publications

33. Warranty

34. Wage Rates

35. Definitions

36. Index of Exhibits

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. PROJECT INFORMATION.

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

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 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 Standard Time. Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas will be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project will be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the Project Manager.

Holiday Work. The eleven Federal holidays observed are:

New Year's Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January) President's Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May) Juneteenth (June 19th) Independence Day (July 4th)

Labor Day (1st Monday in September) Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th) Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

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

b. Inclement Weather Work.

The Contractor will maintain the schedule of services regardless of inclement weather.

Exceptions may be approved by the TPOC when severe conditions make it impractical or dangerous to perform the work.

6. CONTRACT START AND COMPLETION DATES.

Work under this contract will 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. QC report: Contractor shall provide a QC report for each component within this contract that identifies test equipment, states the time, date, weather conditions, temps of materials, and mil thicknesses.

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

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

f. 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.

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.

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

Contractor Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

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

i. Certificate of Insurance.

j. Performance Bond. (Where applicable)

k. 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 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…