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McAlpine Ramp Repair at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, KY.

The estimated construction magnitude is Betw een $100,000 and $250,000.

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AMBER L DRONES 502.315.7494

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

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U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY. ESTIMATED

COST

001 Remove and Replace Existing Transitional Ramp at Lock Wall. JOB 1

002 Remove and Replace Existing Small Vehicle Ramp. JOB 1

Total BASE LINE ITEMS 001 thru 002:

OPTION

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION Unit Price UNIT QTY. ESTIMATED

COST

003 Install Additional Concrete Paved Gutters. LF 155

004 Subgrade Repairs / Remediation - Option can be awarded for up to 100 cubic yards CY 100

Total OPTION ITEMS 003 & 004

OVERALL TOTAL BASE+OPTIONS $______________

Please Note:

a) Option Item 003 can be awarded up to 60 Calendar Days after NTP is issued.

b) Option Item 004 can be awarded for up to 100 cubic yards.

STATEMENT OF WORK

New Concrete Ramps at Transitional Ramp and Vehicle Ramp McAlpine Lock and Dam

805 N. 27th Street Louisville, Kentucky 40212

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor’s work will involve removing the existing ramps and installing new concrete ramps as described in the specifications herein at McAlpine Lock and Dam, located in Jefferson County, Kentucky. The contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment, transportation, labor, supervision, communication, and quality control to complete the work listed below. Contractor is responsible for locating all buried utilities in the work area.

The work areas shall be limited to the Small Vehicle Ramp adjacent to the shop building and Lock Wall Transition Ramp, and as indicated in the Index of Exhibits, refer to Exhibits B, C, and D. Please note, all area measurements provided are approximate. It is the responsibility the contractor to inspect the site for exact square footage amounts and special conditions prior to bidding a proposal. Prices shall include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, supervision, material, and equipment.

a. After receipt of the NTP, the contractor shall provide the TPOC with a detailed work schedule broken down by week and all requested submittals. The Contractor will complete all scheduled work within 120 calendar days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

b. Before any demolition work is started, the contractor shall install a temporary access road for USACE personnel and equipment to access the lock wall during the construction of the new transitional ramp. Please refer to Exhibit E for the planned location. The temporary access road shall start at the lower parking asphalt pavement, cross the concrete paved ditch, and extend to the lock wall.

We anticipate the temporary access road will be approximately 35 lineal feet. The temporary road shall be at least 10 feet wide and constructed from compacted crushed limestone. The crushed limestone shall be approximately 12-inches thick consisting of KY No. 3’s or similar, capped and choked with compacted KY DGA. A non-woven geotextile fabric shall be placed between the crushed limestone and subgrade/grass. A 8-inch diameter pipe will need to be installed at the invert of the concrete paved ditch to allow water to flow unrestricted beneath the temporary road. This pipe will be covered with crushed stone.

The contractor shall maintain this temporary road for the duration of the project. Once construction is complete and the new ramps are operational, the contractor will remove the temporary access road and restore the area back to its original condition. The crushed limestone used to construct the temporary road shall become the property of the stockpiled on-site at a location to be determined by the Lock Master after use and become the property of the government.

c. Before and after placing crushed stone base for the new ramps, the subgrade shall be inspected by proof roll using a loaded tri-axle dump truck supplied by the contractor. USACE shall be present during the proof roll inspection.

d. All concrete for the ramps shall be tested as specified with results reported to USACE.

e. All areas where resurface material is to join existing roadways, curbs, or similar objects shall be adjoined/pinned and installation of expansion joint to ensure a smooth transition exists between all surfaces.

f. All debris, spoils, and material excavated or generated from construction of the area shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project site. All spoils and waste must be properly disposed of and/or recycled offsite at a site authorized to accept the type of material. The contractor is responsible for any waste disposal, permits and fees associated with disposal.

g. The contractor shall restore all areas disturbed to its original condition. All disturbed areas shall be graded and leveled to promote proper drainage, blended into the existing surrounding grades. Grassy areas shall be seeded and covered with straw.

LINE ITEM 001: Remove and Replace Existing Transitional Ramp at Lock Wall.

The contractor shall remove the existing transitional ramp at the lock wall, prepare subgrade, grade, and install a new concrete ramp as specified below. See Exhibit C.

a. The existing ramp is the primary access for project staff to get to the lock wall. It is required that removal, preparation, and installation activities be completed as soon as possible and within reasonable expectations.

It is requested that this ramp be removed, prepped, and new ramp installed prior to starting work on other areas / items for this project.

b. Contractor shall remove existing ramp and all spoils from the project site and dispose of according to all federal, state, and local regulations.

• The existing ramp is approximately 170 lineal feet in length by 10 ft. wide. (1,700 sf.)

c. New concrete ramp shall be 12 ft. wide.

• There are areas of the existing ramp that are not 12 feet in width.

• The contractor shall establish the 12-foot width from the center line of the existing ramp or as directed by USACE.

d. Area shall be excavated, prepared, and graded to accommodate the new concrete ramp section per the following requirements:

• 12-inches compacted limestone aggregate subbase; consisting of 8-inches of KY 4 minus or similar capped with 4-inches of KY DGA on compacted subgrade.

• 8.5-inches of concrete.

e. Each edge of the ramp shall consist of a thickened concrete edge.

• The thickened concrete section shall be a minimum of 12” total depth and 12” wide.

• The return of the thickened edge shall be sloped at 1 to 1 (max) to the bottom side of the middle section.

• This also applies to any construction joints.

f. New conduits for future electrical expansion shall be supplied by the government and installed beneath the new ramp by the contractor. The contractor shall coordinate the location with the Lockmaster before installation.

• The new conduit will be installed at or slightly below dirt grade of the new pavement section to a depth that will protect it from being damage by equipment traffic on the ramp.

• The conduit will extend at least 12” beyond the edge of the new concrete ramp.

g. The contractor shall submit the proposed details, elevations, and profile of the ramp to the TPOC for review and approval prior to starting or performing work.

• Finish grades at the edges of the concrete shall match the existing surrounding terrain as best as possible.

• The finished concrete surfaces should be at elevations that help drain surface water toward existing drainage structures as best as possible. These drainage structures include an existing concrete ditch and drain behind the lock wall curb.

• A concrete gutter shall be installed along the backside of an existing curb on the lock wall from the drain extending west to the edge of the new concrete ramp. The new gutter will be approximately 16 lineal feet. See Exhibit C.

• The concrete gutter shall be constructed as specified in Section 3-f

h. Expansion joint material shall be placed where new concrete contacts existing concrete.

i. Concrete shall be placed by concrete pump.

j. Surface of concrete shall have a broomed or textured finish for traction.

• Broom finish shall be approximately 1/8” in depth.

k. The new concrete shall be sealed with a waterproof sealant.

l. Expansion / Contraction joints will be equally spaced and placed at a spacing no more than 2 times the width of the concrete. The saw cuts for each joint shall extend to a depth of 2 inches.

m. Each contraction joint shall have self levelling joint sealant placed within each joint.

n. Contractor is responsible for locating all buried utilities in the work area.

• An existing water line is located at the top of the ramp. We expect the water line to be at least 30” below existing finished grades.

• Existing power and communication lines are expected to the north and west of the ramp. Caution should be utilized during excavation operations.

• It shall be the responsibility of contractor to locate and verify depth of underground utilities prior to any excavation work.

LINE ITEM 002: Remove and Replace Existing Small Vehicle Ramp.

The contractor shall remove the existing small vehicle ramp, prepare subgrade, grade, and install a new concrete ramp as specified below. See Exhibit D.

a. Contractor shall remove existing asphalt and all spoils from the project site. The spoils shall be disposed of according to all federal, state, and local regulations.

• The existing ramp is approximately 73 lineal feet in length by 12 ft. wide. (913 sf.)

b. Area shall be excavated, prepared, and graded to accommodate the new concrete ramp section per the following requirements:

• 6-inches compacted limestone aggregate subbase consisting of KY DGA

• 6-inches of concrete.

c. Each end of the ramp shall consist of a thickened concrete edge.

• The thickened concrete section shall be a minimum of 10” total depth and 12” wide.

• The return of the thickened edge shall be sloped at 1 to 1 to the bottom side of the middle section.

• This also applies to any construction joints.

o. New conduits for future electrical expansion shall be supplied by the government and installed beneath the new ramp by the contractor. The contractor shall coordinate the location with the Lockmaster before installation.

• The new conduit will be installed at or slightly below dirt grade of the new pavement section to a depth that will protect it from being damage by equipment traffic on the ramp.

• The conduit will extend at least 12” beyond the edge of the new concrete ramp.

d. The new concrete ramp shall extend up to existing concrete apron of the shop building. Finish grades of the new ramp should match the existing grade of the apron at the top and match the existing grade of the slope and bottom of the ramp.

e. Expansion joint material shall be placed where new concrete contacts existing concrete.

f. Concrete shall be placed by concrete pump.

g. Surface of concrete will have a broomed or textured finish for traction. Broom finish shall be approximately 1/8” in depth.

h. The new concrete shall be sealed with a waterproof sealant.

i. Expansion / Contraction joints will be equally spaced and placed at a spacing no more than 2 times the width of the concrete. The saw cuts for each joint shall extend to a depth of 1.5 inches.

j. Each contraction joint shall have Sikaflex or equivalent self levelling sealant placed within each joint.

k. Contractor is responsible for locating all buried utilities in the work area.

• An existing sewage main is located beneath the small vehicle ramp. It is expected to be well beneath any excavation depths.

• It shall be the responsibility of contractor to locate and verify depth of underground utilities prior to any excavation work.

OPTION ITEM 003: Install Additional Concrete Paved Gutters.

This option can be awarded within 60 calendar days of the NTP.

Contractor shall install new concrete gutters along the edge of the Transitional Ramp to the Lock Wall similar to as shown in Exhibit F. The intent of this work is to capture and divert surface water to the drain inlet near the bottom of the ramp and existing concrete paved ditch.

• One section of the gutter will run along the south edge of the Transitional Ramp and terminate into an existing drain located behind the curb on the lock wall. This gutter is approximately 115 lineal feet.

• Second section of the gutter will be installed along the west and northwest end of the ramp and terminate into the existing concrete paved ditch. This portion of the gutter is approximately 40 lineal feet.

• The concrete gutter(s) shall be constructed as specified in Section 3-f.

OPTION ITEM 004: Subgrade Repairs / Remediation

This option can be awarded for up to 100 CUYDs.

If unsuitable, soft, or unstable subgrade material is disclosed during the excavation of the existing ramps or is observed during a proof roll inspection, the contractor shall notify USACE TPOC immediately. No remediations / repairs shall take place until USACE has inspected the area(s) and approves.

If the option is awarded, the contractor shall over excavate the unsuitable area down to firm suitable subgrade or to the recommended depth, removing the unsuitable material; and backfill the area with KY 4-minus crushed limestone or similar.

All excavated material shall become the property of the contractor and shall be hauled off site and properly disposed

of. The repair of the subgrade will be based on cubic yards (length by width by depth).

2. FILL & BACKFILL SPECIFICATIONS

All fill and backfill to be used for this project shall consist of suitable crushed limestone for structural pavement area as described in Section 1 – General Requirements. On site soil can be used to restore or re-grade grassy areas.

The contractor is responsible for furnishing and placing all fill material. Fill placement shall meet or exceed the minimum specifications listed below:

a. Prior to placement of crushed stone base, the existing subgrade shall be free of all loose material and debris; and compacted using mechanical vibratory equipment.

b. The subgrade shall be inspected by proof rolling with a loaded tri-axle dump truck. USACE must be present to observe the proof roll for acceptance. Contractor shall coordinate the proof roll inspection(s) with the TPOC at least 48 hours in advance.

c. Crushed stone fills shall be placed on firm existing material. Any unsuitable, soft, or unstable material beyond the planned new pavement sections shall be removed via award of option item 004 if deemed necessary.

d. Each layer of crushed stone fill shall be thoroughly compacted using mechanical vibratory equipment.

e. Compaction specification for DGA shall be 98% of maximum dry density unless noted otherwise.

f. Prior to placement of forms, reinforcing steel, and/or concrete, the compacted crushed stone base shall be inspected by proof rolling with a loaded tri-axle dump truck. USACE must be present to observe the proof roll for acceptance.

• The entire surface of the subgrade/sub-base after compaction shall be hard, uniform, smooth, and true to grade and cross section.

g. Grassy areas along the edges / shoulder of the ramp(s) shall be graded and blended into the existing surrounding grade as necessary to promote positive drainage away from the ramp.

h. All grassy areas requiring grading or restoration shall be compacted to at least 90% of the maximum dry density unless noted otherwise.

i. All fill material shall be submitted to the TPOC for approval prior to placement.

3. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

a. Concrete – General

• The concrete mix design shall be designed to ACI 211.1 to produce concrete of good workability.

• Concrete mix designs shall be submitted to the TPOC for approval.

• Concrete shall be normal weight and contain a minimum of 675 pounds of cementitious material per yard. Cement shall be low alkali type 1L, 1P, or1S conforming to ASTM C-150.

• Coarse aggregates used in the concrete mix design shall conform to ASTM C33 with the designated size of coarse aggregate #57 or #67. (¾” aggregate preferred)

• Maximum water/cement ratio shall not exceed .45.

• Air-entraining admixtures shall conform to ASTM C260.

• Water reducing admixtures shall conform to ASTM C494, Type A.

• Concrete strength shall be as specified in the table below:

Structure Type Concrete Minimal Requirements

Transitional Ramp at Lock Wall 4,500 psi at 28-Days;

Exterior concrete w/ air entrainment

Small Vehicle Ramp by Shop Building 4,500 psi at 28-Days;

Exterior concrete w/ air entrainment

Concrete Paved Gutter 3,500 psi at 28-Days;

Exterior concrete w/ air entrainment

b. Concrete – Cold Weather

• Cold weather concrete placement shall in accordance with ACI 306.

• Concrete will not be placed if ambient temperature is expected to be below 35ºF during the curing period unless heat is readily available to maintain the temperature of the concrete at least 50ºF.

• Materials containing frost or lumps of frozen materials shall not be used.

c. Concrete – Hot Weather

• The temperature of the concrete will not exceed 90ºF at the time of placement. When the ambient reaches 90ºF the concrete will be protected with moist covering.

d. Concrete Reinforcement

• Ramp Reinforcement shall consist of a minimal of #4 bars spaced at 12” centers each direction.

• Thickened slab areas shall be reinforced with a minimum of two runs of #4 rebar.

• All reinforcing steel will conform to ASTM A615.

• All reinforcement shall be new, free of dirt, oil, paint, grease, loose mill scale and loose or thick rust when placed.

• Steel reinforcement shall be supported and centered in the cross-sectional area of the ramps and will have at least 2-inch minimum cover.

• The maximum allowable variation for center-center spacing of reinforcing steel is ½”.

• Full lengths of reinforcing steel shall be used when possible. When splices are necessary on long runs, splices are alternated from opposite sides of the components for adjacent steel bars.

• Lap bars #4 and larger a minimum of 24”. A minimum of 48 bar diameters.

• No bars partially embedded in concrete are field bent unless approved by USACE.

e. Concrete Testing & Quality Control Concrete shall be tested according to ACI 311.6-18. Any concrete not within the tolerance of the approved mix design shall be rejected for use. All result shall be reported to TPOC (USACE).

• Frequency of testing shall be a minimum of one test every 50 cubic yards.

i. We anticipate at least two tests will be required for the Transitional Ramp to the lock wall and one test for the Small Vehicle Ramp.

• Tests to be performed shall include:

i. Slump Test per ASTM C143

ii. Air Content per ASTM C173 or C231

iii. Unit Weight / Density per ASTM C138

iv. Temperature Test per ASTM C1064/1064M

v. Compressive Strength Testing per ASTM C31 and C39

• Test cylinders shall be cast and cured according to ASTM C31.

• Break sequence: one at 3-days, one at 7-days, two at 28-days, and two for reserves.

f. Concrete Paved Gutter

New concrete paved gutter(s) to be installed to divert water to an existing drain inlet or concrete ditch as depicted in Exhibits B and E (if option is awarded).

• Concrete gutter must have a 0.5% (minimum) slope to allow for optimum flow.

i. The concrete gutter channel shall be sloped toward the existing inlet drain.

• Must be capable of effectively capturing surface storm and run off water from the pavement area and divert it to an existing pipe inlet.

• Concrete gutter shall be constructed of Class A concrete.

• Concrete gutter shall have a minimum width of 12” and be at least 4” deep.

i. Side slopes shall be standard 2 to 1.

• Concrete gutter shall have a minimum thickness of 4”.

• Concrete paved gutter shall be reinforced.

• All materials and details shall be submitted to TPOC (USACE) for review and acceptance.

4. Clean-up.

a. All construction debris, trash, and spoils shall be removed from site by the contractor and properly disposed of according to all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The contractor is responsible for any waste disposal, permits and fees associated with disposal.

b. Soil or KY DGA crushed limestone shall be added around the edges / shoulder of the pavement area as necessary to ensure no steep drop-offs are present following construction.

• The soil or crushed stone fill at the edges should be sloped to a smooth transition and drain away from the pavement area in the range of 4 percent to 8 percent.

• The soil / apron shall maintain proper positive drainage.

c. The contractor will be required to restore all areas disturbed by contractor’s actions to its original condition.

• All disturbed areas shall be graded and leveled to promote proper drainage, blended into the existing surrounding grades.

• Grassy areas shall be seeded and receive an even application of 15-15-15 fertilizer at a rate of 10 lbs.

per 1000 square feet.

• The area will be seeded using Kentucky 31 Fescue seed, or an equivalent approved by the Lock

Master, at a rate of 200 lbs. per acre. The seed shall be raked in and mulched with straw at a rate of 150 lbs. per 1000 square feet.

• The straw shall be secured with nylon netting that is securely fastened to the ground to hold the mulching material in place.

5. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SITE CONDITIONS:

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

b. Parking of vehicles and designated laydown area is to be coordinated with the Lock Master during pre-construction conference.

c. All deliveries will be coordinated with the Lock Master at least 48 hours in advance.

d. Contractor shall keep work area clean and orderly.

e. All waste materials shall be removed, and under no circumstance be dumped into the river.

f. Access to the facility shall not be impeded.

g. The contractor shall exercise care when selecting equipment and equipment sizes as to not damage the existing pavement, curbing, etc. Any damaged caused by negligence to the existing pavement shall be repaired/replaced at the expense of the contractor.

h. Any damage caused by construction to the existing buildings, structures, utilities, or other areas of the project site shall be fully restored to the condition present before start of construction at the contractor’s expense.

i. All area closures shall be coordinated with project site. The contractor shall provide to the TPOC and Lock Master a schedule indicating work time frames, phasing, and closure durations.

j. Government equipment will be moved by USACE personnel.

6. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

A HIGHLY ENCOURAGED site visit will be conducted on September 10, 2024, at 1:00 pm ET. 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 Darren Roberts and / or Lock Master Jay Rickman.

Attendees must bring and wear the appropriate PPE “personal protective equipment” including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe work boots while walking the site.

7. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT & PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE:

TPOC: Darren Roberts USACE Engineering Technician Office: (502) 315-7007 Email: Darren.c.roberts@usace.army.mil

Lock Master: Jay Rickman McAlpine Lock and Dam Office: (502) 774-3514 Email: Jay.W.Rickman@usace.army.mil mailto:Darren.c.roberts@usace.army.mil mailto:Jay.W.Rickman@usace.army.mil

McAlpine Lock and Dam New Concrete Ramps at Transitional Ramp and Vehicle Ramp

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

Section

1. Project Information

2. Scope of Work

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:

Remove existing ramps and replace with new concrete ramps at McAlpine Lock and Dam, Louisville, Kentucky 40212.

2. Scope of Work:

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary. Prices shall include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, supervision, material, and equipment to remove the existing small vehicle ramp and lock wall transitional ramp and install new concrete ramps at McAlpine Lock and Dam.

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: Darren C. Roberts U.S. Army Corps of Engineers LRL Operations Office: (502) 315-7007 Email: Darren.C.Roberts@usace.army.mil

Lock Master: Jay Rickman McAlpine Lock and Dam 805 N. 27th Street Louisville, Kentucky 40212 Office: (502) 774-3514 Email: Jay.W.Rickman@usace.army.mil

4. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE:

The awarded contractor will be required to attend a mandatory 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. Local Time (ET). Work inside Government buildings or other secured areas will be performed during the above referenced work hours. Off-hour work shall be approved by the Lock Master or TPOC. Off-hour work requests shall be made at least 72 hours before the proposed work is to take place. 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 (11) 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) mailto:Darren.C.Roberts@usace.army.mil mailto:Jay.W.Rickman@usace.army.mil

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 120 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 (latest version 15 MAR 2024)

c. CPR and First Aid Certifications

d. Eng Form 6282. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Designation Letter and Qualifications

e. OSHA 300. Copy of the contractor’s accident experience

f. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

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. Security Requirements.

k. Concrete Mix Design(s).

l. Product Data of Materials Used.

m. Plans, Details, Elevations, and Shop Drawings.

n. Project Schedule.

o. Warranty

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 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

EM385-1-1.

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.

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

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

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICT CONTRACTS:

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

The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name, (3) Contract Number (4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form 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.