W912QR24Q0062.pdf

Supply, construct, and install new left bypass gate valve replacement at Brookville Lake control tow er in Brookville, Indiana.

Estimated construction costs is betw een $100,000 and $250,000 per FAR 36.204.

One firm-fixed price construction contract w ill be aw arded based on the low est priced quote.

NAICS 237110. Size Standard $45,000,000.

This project is set aside 100% for small business.

A SITE VISIT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. See Special Instructions for more information.

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.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Aw ard Management (w w w .SAM.gov) prior to aw ard of a contract. Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the w ebsite http://w w w .SAM.gov. The process can usually be completed from 24 to 48 hours after submission. Please begin the registration process immediately to avoid delay of the contract aw ard should your firm be selected.

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

JUSTIN 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

17-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 _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 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 ______________04 Jun 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

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: 502.315.7494 TEL: FAX:

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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary replace the left bypass valve at Brookville Lake. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, and equipment. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein. Work will begin within 10 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will conclude

365 calendar days after the NTP.

One award will be made from this Solicitation. Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds

Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor. Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the Quote. Failure to submit a unit price fo r all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected. Note: The contract award will be based on Low Price. The solicitation closing date is 04 June 2024 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

A site visit is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for the contractors to review the complexities of the work sites, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. The site visit will be held on 22 May 2024 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

Please meet at Brookville Lake, 10064 Overlook Road, Brookville, IN 47012. If the initial site visit is missed, the

Contractor may request, with no guarantee, a site visit with the Project Manager, Tony Schoenecker (765-647-6701), and/or the TPOC, Jake Devine (502-315-6172).

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 indica tes “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.

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

PROJNET INSTRUCTIONS

BIDDERS 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, Bidders shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet.

Bidders 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: W912QR-24Q0062

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: SMU97A-T5R9K4

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. E mail: 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. E mail: 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 Secret Question.

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 acknowledgment of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team. Deadline for all questions via ProjNet will be 29 May

2024 with all questions answered by 31 May 2024.

Bidders 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 t elephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

LINE

ITEM

DESCRIPTION UNIT $ UNIT COST COST

0001 Remove Left Side Delta Bypass Valve Job $

0002 Install New Bypass Valve Job $

TOTAL FOR LINE ITEMS $

STATEMENT OF WORK

Brookville Lake Left Bypass Valve Replacement

Project Location:

Brookville Lake

10064 Overlook Road

Brookville, IN 47012

General Requirements

The scope of work the removal of the existing Delta bypass valve, purchase, and installation of a new bypass valve.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, and equipment.

Note: Lead time for this bypass valve is expected to be 36 weeks after order acknowledgement. The contractor shall not start construction until new bypass valve and all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials are onsite and ready for assembly. The contractor shall be required to submit supplied valve to Technical Point of

Contact (TPOC) listed below for review prior to purchase. If not reviewed before purchase, the contractor may be financially responsible for valve without repayment by the Government.

LINE ITEM 0001: Removal of Left Delta Bypass Valve

1. The contractor shall capture hydraulic oil from existing bypass valve before removal.

2. The contractor shall use the existing hydraulic lines on new bypass valve.

3. The contractor shall remove and safe keep valve position indicator rod and cable to existing dial indicator on control level.

4. The contractor shall remove the existing left bypass valve according to manufacturer’s removal recommendations.

5. Project personnel shall operate all USACE owned LHE equipment. The contractor shall coordinate the use of the projects overhead and jib LHE with project staff.

6. The contractor shall remove the old bypass from USACE property and dispose of it according to all

Federal, State, and Local regulation.

LINE ITEM 0002: Purchase and Installation of New Bypass Valve.

1. The contractor shall submit new bypass specification to Government for review and approval prior to purchase. See Submittals below.

2. The new bypass shall have the same paint finish as the existing right bypass.

3. The new bypass shall have a 30” gate valve.

4. The new bypass shall meet or exceed the following specifications: Example specification below:

Description Material

• Lower Bonnet SA-516-70

• Body SA-516-70

• Flange SA-516-70

• Seat SA-516-70 c/w H.C.

• Stuffing Box Assembly See Reference Attachment

• Clevis 304 SS

• Upper Bonnet SA-516-70

• Valve Shaft 17-4PH H1150

• Actuator Shaft CS c/w Chrome

• Actuator See Reference Attachment

• Gate AR400 c/w H.C.

• Position Indicator SA-36 CS

• 2X Access Cover SA-516-70

• Clean-Out Port SA 105

• Tower Assembly SA-36 CS

• Coupler Assembly SA-36 CS/C1018

5. The contractor may need to modify the existing structure to accept the approved bypass. Any modification to existing structure shall require approval from the Government. Water drainage will be a consideration of any modification.

6. The contractor shall modify existing or purchase new pipe flanges. The contractor will clean surfaces to

SSPC-SP6 and paint flanges with oil base industrial grade primer and topcoat with red epoxy or enamel.

7. The contractor shall supply new bolts and hardware for flange to bypa ss connection. The contractor will paint exposed bolts and hardware with oil base industrial grade primer and topcoat with red epoxy or enamel.

8. The contractor shall modify and reconnect hydraulic line to new bypass.

9. The contractor shall modify and reconnect valve position indicator rod and cable.

10. The bypass valve shall be a 30” diameter flanged through conduit gate.

a. Flange face finish shall be in accordance with ANSI B16.5

b. Flange drilling shall be in accordance with ANSI 125#

c. Flange O.D. shall be 38 ¾”

11. Bolt Flange Data:

a. Bolt hole circle shall be 36” dia.

b. Bolt hole diameter shall be 1-1/4” x 8UN with 28 holes per flange.

c. Bolt specification shall be 1-1/4” x 8UN.

d. Recommended bolt material shall be ASTM A193 B7.

e. Recommended washers shall be ASTM F436.

12. All old gaskets shall be replaced using appropriate material or per manufacturer’s recommended best practices using a full-face O-ring between the contacts of the gate flanges and pipe flanges. Thickness shall be dependent on gap between pipe flange and valve f lange for both rings. Contractor shall confirm that the gap between pipe flange and valve flange line up and seal.

The contractor will test bypass valve with emergency knife gate closed. The contractor will test the bypass valve with emergency knife gate open under the direction of project personnel.

All government reference measurements are approximate. It is the contractor’s responsibility to take any measurements to include lengths, lifts etc. and calculate/estimate the dimensions of the work site in p reparation of their bid. It is the contractor’s responsibility to make note of existing electrical service, fuel oil lines, water lines, nearby equipment and machinery, etc. to facilitate the replacement pipe and return the areas to near their’ original condition. All materials will be installed to manufacturer specifications. All materials and labor must carry a minimum of one year warranty from the date of final inspection. All work will follow applicable codes and regulations. The contactor will supply a ny applicable accessories and equipment including an owner’s manual.

MATERIALS

1.1 Materials for the components are identified on the reference documents. Contractor may suggest alternate materials of equal or better strength to the technical representative for approval prior to substitution.

SUBMITTALS:

2.1 General. Contractor submittals shall be furnished in accordance with the specifications below. All listed items shall be submitted for Government approval by the Technical Representative. Associated work items shall not be performed until receiving approval from the Technical Representative. Technical Representative shall provide a response to the submittals within two weeks of receipt.

2.2 As Built Drawings. The Contractor will be provided electronic files at the beginning of construction for use during the construction pha se which are to be maintained during construction for the preparation of as-builts. The contractor is required to prepare final as-built drawings utilizing the native files provided by the Government .

2.3 Shop Drawings. Use of the attached drawings for shop drawings shall be at the Contractor’s option and risk. If the Contractor’s shop practice requires details in the additions to, or different from, those shown on the contract drawings, he shall prepare shop drawings and furnish an electron ic copy in .pdf format for approval. If approved by the technical representative, the technical representative will notify the contractor. The approval of the drawings by the technical representative shall not be construed as a complete check but will indicate only that the general method of construction and detailing is satisfactory. Approval of shop drawings by the technical representative shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for complete conformity with the specifications.

2.4 List of Materials. The Contractor shall submit evidence, satisfactory to the technical representative, stating that all materials conform to the requirements of these specifications. The Contractor shall also furnish a shipping bill or memorandum of each shipment of finished pieces or members, giving the designation mark and weight of each piece, the number of pieces and the total weight.

QUALITY CONTROL

3.1 Test of Materials. The Contractor shall, at his expense, perform analyses tests to demonstrate that all materials are in conformity with the specifications and drawings. Should the Contractor desire to use stock materials not manufactured specifically for the work covered by these specifications, he shall submit evidence, satisfactory to the technical representative, stating that such material conforms to the requirement specifications. Detailed tests of these materials will then not be required, if approved by the technical representative. Tests, except where modified shall be made as indicated in the respective detailed specifications or on the drawing and, unless otherwise authorized, in the presence of the technical representative. The Contractor shall furnish the technical representative certified reports in duplicate of all required analyses and tests.

3.2 Nondestructive Testing. When doubt exists as to the soundness of any material part, such part may be subjected to any form of nondestructive testing permitted by the technical representative. This may include ultrasonic, magnaflux, dye penetrant, x-ray, gamma ray or any other test that will thoroughly investigate the part in question. The cost of such investigation will be borne by the Government. Any defects will be cause for rejection and rejected parts shall be replaced and retested at the Contractor’s expense.

WORKMANSHIP:

4.1 General: Workmanship shall be of the highest grade in accordance with the best modern practices to conform to the specifications and drawings for the items being furnished.

4.2 Quality Control: The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirement. The Contractor’s Quality Control staff will ensure that workmanship is of the highest quality and provide documentation that supports this quality for all work performed by the Contractor, any Sub-

Contractor, Fabricator or Supplier.

METAL WORK FABRICATION:

5.2.1 Dimensional Tolerances of Structural Steel Items. Dimensions shall be measured by means of an approved calibrated steel tape of the same temperature as the item or part at the time of the measurement.

5.2.1.1 The overall dimensions of the assembled structural unit shall be within the tolerances indicat ed on the drawings or as required for proper assembly.

5.3.3 Test Assembly – All items shall be test fit before delivery to determine proper fit and function.

5.4 Welding: All welding shall comply with AWS D1.1-2020. Contractor shall submit an approved procedure to the technical representative prior to proceeding with welding. Welders shall be qualified for the process and position.

5.6 Shop Assembly: All assemblies shall be assembled in the shop to determine the correctness of the work and matching of the component parts. The tolerances shall not exceed those shown on the drawings and each unit assembled shall be closely checked to ensure that all necessary clearances have been provided and that the binding does not occur in any moving part. Assembly in the shop shall be in the same position as final installation in the field. Final assembly and disassembly work shall be performed in the presence of a Government inspector, unless waived in writing by the Contracting Officer, and the Contractor shall immediately remedy any errors or defects disclosed, without cost to the Government. Before disassembly of any assemblies for shipment the components of the assembly shall be match-marked to facilitate erection in the field. Circling with a ring of white paint shall indicate the location of the match-marks.

BROOKVILLE LAKE LEFT BYPASS VALVE REPLACEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. Project Information

2. Performance Work Statement

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)

4. Pre-Work Conference

5. Working Hours

6. Contract Start and Completion Dates

7. Contractor Submittals

8. Permits and Licenses

9. Identification of Contract Employees and Vehicles

10. Safety Requirements

11. Required Security Training and Planning

12. Accident Reporting

13. Damage Reports

14. Contractor Employees’ Conduct and Competency

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

16. Supervision

17. Environmental Program

18. Contract Discrepancy Report (CDR)

19. Meetings

20. Quality Control

21. Quality Assurance

22. Deficiencies

23. Interruptions to Systems

24. Government Furnished Materials and Equipment

25. Contractor Furnished Items

26. Safeguarding Government Property

27. Minimum Manpower Requirements

28. Minimum Personnel Qualifications

29. Cooperation with other Contractors, Lessees, and Volunteers

30. Reports

31. Applicable Publications

32. Warranty

33. Wage Rates

34. Definitions

35. Index of Exhibits

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

1. Project Information.

Left Bypass Valve Replacement at Brookville Lake at 10064 Overlook Road, Brookville, IN.

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 for fabrication, removal, and replacement of the left bypass valve. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work shall be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein.

3. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC):

Jake Devine, EIT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

600 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pl

Louisville, KY 40202

502-315-6172

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, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas will be performed during the above referenced work hours. Work that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project will be scheduled around normal working hours, as specified by the Project

Site 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 Day (June 19)

Independence Day (July 4th)

Labor Day (1st Monday in September)

Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)

Veterans Day (November 11th)

Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)

Christmas Day (December 25th)

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

When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work will be scheduled around the above listed Federa l 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 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed (NTP) and complete within 365 calendar days after receiving the NTP.

7. Contractor Submittals.

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

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

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

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

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

Representatives) to call in case of emergencies.

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

e. Certificate of Insurance.

f. Performance Bond. (where applicable)

g. Security Requirements.

h. As-Built Drawings.

i. Shop Drawings.

j. List of Materials.

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://ww w .pu b lica t ion s.u sa c e .a rm y .m il/Po rta ls/7 6/Pu b lica t ion s/En g in ee rM a nua ls/E M_3 85 -1 -1 .pd f 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 Contra ctor 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 https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

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 requirem ents 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. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See something, Say Something). The contractor and all associated sub-contractors will receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the Lock Master, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training will be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT

5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

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 o n 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 la w 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 und er

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

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville

District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with “Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors” (HSPD 12). The Louisville District

Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic backgro und investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee’s suitability for work on

Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District

Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the

Louisville District Security Management office within 10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities.

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working,

(2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security

Access Form each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the

Louisville District Security Office.

The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and

Driver’s license number if available. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur.

Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which

Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that each employee’s security is up to date.

Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite.

The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security

Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESS CARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor’s home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office.

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

Following submission of paperwork, the Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of

Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign

Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of the review to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, “Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and

Contacts with Foreign Representatives” dated 1 August 1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of

Engineers’ contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign

Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The

Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of

U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N- 550 or N-570), Alien

Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I -688A), etc.

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

Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policy changes, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRL-SM

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202 http://www.opm.gov/forms/

Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil

Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):

James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason Almodovar, phone (502) 315-6754;

Jason.Almodovar@usace.army.mil

12. Accident Reporting.

The Contractor is responsible for reporting all accidents to the Lock Master immediately. Prompt action will be taken to ensure immediate and appropriate medical treatment. The Contractor will maintain an accurate record of any accidents in the manner and on the forms prescribed by the Lock Master. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more, the Contractor will complete and submit to the Lock Master a copy of ENG Form 3394. The Contractor will maintain an OSHA 300 Log of On – The – Job injuries and first aid treatments.

The Contractor will also provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the performance of services under the contract. This reporting requirement includes exposure and accident experience of both the Prime Contractor and any subcontractor(s). A Monthly Record of Work -Related Injuries/Illnesses &

Exposure form will be available from the Lock Master. The Monthly Record of Work -Related Injuries/Illnesses &

Exposure report will be provided to the Lock Master by the 5th working day of the month for the previous month.

13. Damage Reports.

All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged will be reported immediately to the Lock Master. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage will be submitted to the Lock Master, within 2 work days (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence.