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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

502.315.7494

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

10:00 AM 20 Sep 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

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CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

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W912QR9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

ALYSON M KLINGLESMITH

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

W22W9K42425963

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, LOUISVILLE

600 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PLACE

ROOM 821

LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2239

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

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CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE H270A00 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

600 DR. MLKJ PLACE P.O. BOX 59 ROOM 172D

LOUISVILLE KY 40201-0059

TEL: FAX:

FAX:

TEL: 502.315.7494 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$19,500,000

NAICS:

541990

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OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

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QUANTITY UNIT

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UNIT PRICE

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ITEM NO.

The government shall furnish signs and the contractor shall furnish all other personnel, equipment, supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to install signs in designated locations. Prices should include mobilization & de-mobilization, fuel, labor, material, and equipment.

The contractor’s work and responsibility will include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. All work will 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 award and will conclude 120 calendar days after the award is issued.

The work under this request for quote is 100% set aside for small business. NAICS Code 541990 (Size Standard, $19.5 Million).

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

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 price breakout schedule. Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected.

Note: A site visit is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED for the contractor to review the complexities of the work site, verify existing conditions, and collect exact measurements. A single site visit will be held on 11 September 2024 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am Central Time. If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, a site visit with the TPOC, Richard Walz (502) 315-6689 and / or Lock Master Patrick Buttry at (502) 774-3514.

In accordance with FAR 52.237-1, Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Submit Quotes to Alyson Klinglesmith. Quotes are due no later than 20 September 2024 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Fax submittals will not be accepted. Electronic submittals will be accepted and may be emailed to alyson.m.klinglesmith@usace.army.mil.

Technical questions pertaining to this project shall be posted to ProjNet per the instructions incorporated into the solicitation. Contractors are NOT to contact the TPOCs listed until an award has been made. All questions must be submitted via ProjNet at least 5 days prior to solicitation due date.

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to submitting a proposal. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by ElectronicFunds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov.

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

Note: Page numbering in this document may not be accurate.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

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 5 days prior to solicitation closing and all questions answered by 2 days prior to solicitation closing.

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 telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

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-24Q0133 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: UNH86K-SZ6XVE

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

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PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

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ITEM

DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY.

ESTIMATED

COST

Install new Danger Dayboard sign on downstream side of the long wall.

JOB 1

Install new Restricted Dayboard sign on upstream side of the long wall.

JOB 1

Install new Restricted Dayboard sign on the concrete pier.

JOB 1

Total Base Line Items 001 thru 003:

STATEMENT OF WORK

JT Myers Lock and Dam Life Safety Sign Replacement

JT Myers Lock and Dam 16501 Raben Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620

(812) 838-5836

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The work will involve the installation of new restricted and danger dayboard signs on the top of the lock wall at each end of the long wall and one on top of the concrete weir. The signs need to be mounted on 12-foot-tall aluminum post so that the bottom is no less than 48” above the ground.

The government shall furnish all signs and the contractor shall furnish all personnel, materials, supplies, tools, parts, equipment, transportation, labor, and incidentals necessary to perform the following work listed below per the specifications herein. The contractor’s work and responsibility shall also include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, engineering, and quality control.

Mobilization, de-mobilization, and delivery of all materials, and equipment shall be included in the price.

The contractor shall be responsible for all permits, both local, state, and federal at no expense to the government.

All design, material, and work shall be in strict accordance with the specification in this contract and comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Please note, all distances and measurements provided are approximate. It is the contractor’s responsibility to field verify all measurements and calculations.

Access to the site and coordination for construction is through the USACE JT Myers Lock and Dam office.

See section 6 Technical Points of Contact & Project Representatives for contact information. It is incumbent upon the contractor to attend the pre-bid meeting and visit the site to work out details of equipment storage and staging of materials with the TPOC, Maintenance Leader, and/or Lockmaster prior to submitting a bid.

Work under this contract will begin within 10 calendar days of award and complete within 120 calendar days after receiving the award.

All debris, spoils, and material generated from removal and installation of signs shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project site. The contractor is responsible for any waste disposal, permits and fees associated with disposal.

2. WORK LINE ITEM(s)

Item 0001: Installation of new Danger Dayboard sign in location shown in Exhibit A.

Example:

The sign is made with aluminum substrate and is 96” in length and 96” in height once installed. The sign comes in 2 pieces that are 48” by 96” each. The two pieces will come together to make the design shown in the example above. There are no pre-drilled holes. Contractor to furnish all installation hardware.

Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and transportation to install the danger dayboard sign in the location shown in Exhibit A and B. The contractor will furnish and install new supporting structure for the sign by anchoring it into the concrete lock wall and then install the government provided sign to the supporting structure so that the mounting height is greater than 48” to the bottom of the sign.

All materials used shall be corrosion resistant. The sign support should be able to withstand a wind speed of 120 mph. The contractor shall submit design of sign supports for government approval. The sign shall face down stream approximately 45 degrees offset from the flow of the river (shown in Exhibit B).

Item 0002: Installation of new Restricted Dayboard sign in location shown in Exhibit A.

The sign is made with aluminum substrate and is 96” in length and 96” in height once installed. The sign comes in 2 pieces that are 48” by 96” each. The two pieces will come together to make the design shown in

Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and transportation to install the danger dayboard sign in the location shown in Exhibit A and C. The contractor will furnish and install new supporting structure for the sign by anchoring it into the concrete lock wall and then install the government provided sign to the supporting structure so that the mounting height is greater than 48” to the bottom of the sign. All materials used shall be corrosion resistant. The sign support should be able to withstand a wind speed of 120 mph. The contractor shall submit design of sign supports for government approval. The sign shall face up stream approximately 45 degrees offset from the flow of the river towards the Indiana side (shown in Exhibit C).

Item 0003: Installation of new Restricted Dayboard sign in location shown in Exhibit A.

The sign is made with aluminum substrate and is 96” in length and 96” in height once installed. The sign comes in 2 pieces that are 48” by 96” each. The two pieces will come together to make the design shown in

Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor, and transportation to install the danger dayboard sign in the location shown in Exhibit A and D. The contractor will furnish and install new supporting structure for the sign by anchoring it into the concrete weir and then install the government provided sign to the supporting structure so that the mounting height is greater than 48” to the bottom of the sign. All materials used shall be corrosion resistant. The sign support should be able to withstand a wind speed of 120 mph. The contractor shall submit design of sign supports for government approval. The sign shall face up stream and be parallel with the weir as shown in Exhibit D.

3. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS

a. Grout

Grout shall meet the requirements of ASTM C1107 and US Army Corps of Engineers CRD C621 (Grades B and C), at a fluid consistency over a 30-minute working time.

Sulfate-resistant for marine, wastewater and other sulfate containing environments.

b. Sign Supports/ Post

One-piece aluminum or galvanized steel posts must be provided. Posts must be designed to accept signs described. Caps must be provided for each post. Sulfate-resistant for marine, wastewater and other sulfate containing environments.

Sign support systems must be designed to withstand 120 mph wind load. Submit design analysis and supporting calculations performed in support of specified signage.

c. Fasteners

Unless otherwise specified all bolts, nuts, and anchors must conform to the specifications of ASTM Designation A307 Grade A or better.

Unless otherwise specified, A307 bolts should be furnished with commercial grade washers, have hex heads and nuts, and should be “snug tight”.

A307 bolts should be of such length that they extend entirely through the nut (or nuts), but no more than ¼ inch beyond.

Unless otherwise specified, all fasteners, anchors and hardware must be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M or stainless steel in accordance with ASTM A193/A193M.

4. 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 Lockmaster during pre-construction conference.

c. All deliveries will be coordinated with the Lockmaster 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, landscape, trees, etc. Any damaged caused by negligence to the existing pavement, curbing, landscape, tree, etc. shall be repaired/replaced/restored to the condition prior to damage at the expense of the contractor.

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

5. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT:

A HIGHLY ENCOURAGED site visit will be conducted on 11 September from 9:30am to 11:30 am Central Time. This site visit is for the contractor to evaluate the site conditions prior to submitting a proposal.

If the initial site visit is missed the Contractor may request, with no guarantee, an additional site visit with the

TPOC Richard Walz and /or Patrick Buttry (Lock Master)

6. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT & PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE:

TPOC: Richard Walz USACE Project Engineer Office: (502) 315-6698 Email Richard.D.Walz@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Project Lock Master: Patrick Buttry JT Myers Locks and Dam 16501 Raben Road Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Office: (812) 838-5836 Email: Patrick.E.Buttry@usace.army.mil

JT Myers Lock and Dam Life Safety Sign Replacement

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

Section

1. Project Information

2. Statement 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:

The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies and materials necessary to remove the existing life safety signs indicated in Exhibit A and install new life safety signs at JT Myers Lock and Dam. JT Myers Lock and Dam is located at 16501 Raben Road, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620.

2. STATEMENT OF WORK:

The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, supplies, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to install the danger and restricted dayboard signs indicated in Exhibit A at JT Myers Lock and Dam.

3. POINT OF CONTACTS:

TPOC: Richard Walz USACE Project Engineer Office: (502) 315- Email: Richard.D.Walz@usace.army.mil

Project Lock Master: Patrick Buttry JT Myers Locks and Dam 16501 Raben Road Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Office: (812) 838-5836 Email: Patrick.E.Buttry@usace.army.mil

4. PRE-WORK CONFERENCE:

The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference prior to beginning work during which the Contractor’s plan of work, safety procedures, start date and other items in this contract will be discussed.

5. WORKING HOURS:

a. Normal working hours, except as otherwise specified herein, will be Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

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

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.

c. 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 award and complete within 120 calendar days after receiving the award.

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. Security Requirements.

g. Product Data

h. Work Schedule

i. Support Designs. A detailed drawing showing what type of supports are going to be used for each job.

j. Material list. List of materials that are going to be used for each job.

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 steel toe 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.

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 “Toolbox” 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 “Toolbox” 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, hard hat 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 calendar 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. 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.

d. 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. 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

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

The Contractor will also provide a monthly record of all exposure and accident experience incidental to the performance of services under the contract. This reporting requirement includes exposure and accident experience of both the Prime Contractor and any subcontractor(s). A Monthly Record of Work-Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure form will be available from the Project Manager. The Monthly Record of Work- Related Injuries/Illnesses & Exposure report will be provided to the Project Manager by the 5th working day of the month for the previous month.

13. DAMAGE REPORTS:

All instances where Government materials, supplies, property, and/or equipment are damaged will be reported immediately to the Project Manager. When the damage was caused by contract employees, a written report of the incident and extent of such damage will be submitted to the Project Manager, within 2 workdays (less weekends and holidays) of occurrence. For property damage accidents of $2,000 or more the Contractor will complete and submit to the Project Manager a copy of ENG 3394.

14. CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES’ CONDUCT AND COMPETENCY:

All contract employees will conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Since the majority of work is performed in the presence of the general public, the conduct of all employees is critical and will be closely monitored. Contract employees will comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part

327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

a. Employee Dismissal. The Contractor expressly agrees to dismiss any employee or subcontractor employee whose continued employment is deemed by the Project Manager to be inconsistent with the best interests of the public or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The KO or the Project Manager may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee or subcontractor who is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition would impair their ability to satisfactorily perform the work. Notification to the Contractor will be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification will be verbal and confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No removal will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract nor be the basis for time extension. Immediate replacement of the employee will be made.

15. DAMAGE OR LOSS OF CONTRACTOR’S SUPPLIES AND PROPERTY:

The Contractor is responsible for taking the action necessary to protect Contractor supplies, materials and equipment, and the personal property of Contractor employees from loss, damage, or theft. The Government assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, etc., of the above. The Government is not responsible for providing storage areas or facilities for the storage of Contractor supplies, materials, and equipment.

With prior approval, the Project Manager may provide a location for the temporary storage of large equipment to prevent the transportation of such equipment to/from the work site while a particular service is being performed. However, the Government assumes no liability for the loss or destruction of Contractor equipment while it is stored on Government property.

16. SUPERVISION:

The TPOCs will be Patrick Buttry and Richard Walz. The Contractor is responsible for providing on-site supervision and quality control inspections of work performed under the contract. The level of supervision and inspections will be sufficient to assure that services are performed in accordance with contractual requirements and all applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Contractor or a Contractor Representative will personally supervise the work or be readily available by phone or other means of communication to respond to any contract issue that may arise when work is in progress. The Contractor Representative(s) will conduct overall management coordination and be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under the contract.

Contractor Representative will have full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on all matters pertaining to administration of this contract and will be the on-site Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

The names and telephone numbers of all individuals authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor as Contractor Representatives will be submitted in writing to the TPOC before work is performed.

The Contractor will maintain copies of contract work requirements, specifications, Activity Hazard Analysis, etc., at each work site which relate to each person's work responsibilities and will review them to insure employees’ comprehension of a job prior to initiating work.

17. ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM:

The Contractor will comply with Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environmental protection. All environmental protection matters will be coordinated with the TPOC. Any of the facilities operated by the Contractor may be inspected by the TPOC, or other Federal, State, and local officials without advance notice. Access for inspection will be granted upon request.

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