SOW Cagles Mill Hoist Removal_Install.pdf

Special Instructions:

This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the contractor to remove and replace the existing control tower bridge crane and trolley at Cagle Mills Lake, in accordance with the attached Scope of Work (SOW). The contractor’s work and responsibility will include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications, and inspection necessary to ensure 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.

The Contractor shall begin work within 10 days of the Notice of Award. All the completed work shall be completed at Cagle Mill Lake within 80 calendar days from Notice of Award. One award will be made with this Solicitation.

Location:

Cagle Mills Lake 11979 S. County Rd.

Poland, IN 47868

This procurement is 100% set-aside for Small Business, NAICS 238290 (Size Determination $22M).

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor.

One award will be made from this Solicitation.

Note: The contract award will be based on Lowest Price to the Government.

Quotes are due on 28 July 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

Electronic submittals will be accepted. You must submit your quote through PIEE (directions are attached). Fax, telephones, or mailed submittals will not be accepted.

For contractual questions, please contact Kellsie Peacher by e-mail at kellsie.a.peacher@usace.army.mil.

**ALERT: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to contractors submission. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management, which indicates “All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT).” Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS).

The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards. Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

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PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

PROJECT: Cagles Mill Lake Bridge Crane Removal, Install, and Load Test LOCATION: Poland, IN

PROPOSER’S NAME: _____________________________________________________

CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

BASE PROPOSAL

0001 Old Hoist Removal and New Hoist Install 1 Job $_______________

0002 Load Test 1 Job $_______________

Total $_______________

The total is the sum of all CLINs. The total of all CLINs will be evaluated at the Lowest Price to the Government for contract award.

NOTES:

1. Failure of the offeror to propose prices for all items in the Proposal Schedule may be cause for rejection of the proposal as unacceptable.

2. Any reference to “bid”, “bidder”, or “bidding schedule” shall be construed to mean “offeror” and “proposal”.

Description of Base Proposal Items

ITEM

NO.

0001 Hoist Removal and New Hoist Install Remove existing 6-ton electric wire rope hoist and install new 6-ton electric chain hoist (provided by USACE) onto I beam in Control Tower.

0002 Load Test Conduct load test on newly installed 6-ton electric chain hoist. Load tested to 125% of 6-ton capacity but not exceed 125%.

STATEMENT OF WORK

Control Tower Bridge Crane Removal, Install New Hoist, and Load Test

U.S. Army Engineer District, Louisville Cagles Mill Lake

11979 S. County Rd. 375 W.

Poland, Indiana 47868

General.

The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to remove existing Control Tower Bridge Crane and Trolley and replace with USACE provided Bridge Crane and Trolley at Cagles Mill Lake located at 11979 S. County Rd. 375W. Poland, Indiana 47868.

LINE ITEM 0001:

Remove Existing Hoist and Trolley and Install New Hoist and Trolley

1. The contractor will place protective measures on tower floor to prevent fluids from leaking through hatch cover gaps and remove all fluids from existing control tower bridge crane (6 Ton Overhead Hoist) and ensure all removed fluids are stored/disposed of properly.

2. The contractor will remove existing control tower bridge crane and trolley from I-Beam and move hoist/trolley to maintenance compound on pallet.

3. The contractor will install trolley onto I-Beam.

4. The contractor will install new hoist onto newly installed trolley.

5. The contractor will remove and install new I-Beam blocks to ensure new hoist and trolley cannot impact control tower walls.

6. The contractor will install chain carrier containers and ensure they do not impact walls at any point of travel along I-Beam.

7. The contractor will remove electrical power supply cord from existing hoist and install on new hoist.

8. The contractor will test all electrical connections prior to providing power to newly installed hoist and trolley.

9. The contractor will keep the work area in a clean and orderly fashion. All debris from the installation and removal of hoists/trolleys will be disposed of offsite in accordance with Federal, State and Local Government guidelines.

LINE ITEM 0002:

Load Test New Electric Chain Hoist

1. The contractor will conduct load test to ensure the newly installed hoist and trolley meet requirements.

2. Conduct load test on newly installed 6-ton electric chain hoist. Load test to 125% of 6-ton capacity but not exceed 125%.

DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING

A. No materials will be stored or delivered to project site prior to work beginning.

B. Once existing hoist and trolley have been removed and placed on pallet, they will be stored in maintenance compound and location will be provided by TPOC.

WARRANTY

1. The contractor will warranty all contractor supplied products and installation for 18 months.

EXECUTION

The contractor shall safely remove old hoist and trolley and install new hoist and trolley. Ensure all electrical connections are properly wired according to electrical code and that installed equipment passes a load test.

PREPARATION

A. Site Preparation:

1. Install spill containment material on control tower floor to mitigate risk of personnel slips and prevent water contamination.

INSPECTIONS

A. The contractor will conduct final inspection with the project manager and TPOC as well as provide load test results. Once the final inspection has been conducted the contractor will provide written confirmation.

SPECIFICATIONS/DESCRIPTION

TP-1.1 GENERAL:

a. Description. The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to remove and replace existing Control Tower Bridge Crane and Trolley at Cagles Mill Lake located at 11979 S. County Rd.

375W. Poland, Indiana 47868.

b. Work. The contractor will furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials necessary to remove and replace existing Control Tower Bridge Crane and Trolley at Cagles Mill Lake located at 11979 S. County Rd.

375W. Poland, Indiana 47868. 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.

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) & Project Representative:

TPOC: Cameron Riggs Maintenance Mechanic U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cagles Mill Lake 11979 S. County Rd. 375 W.

Poland, Indiana 47868 Phone: 765-795-4439

Email: cameron.j.riggs@usace.army.mil

Project Representatives:

Gary J. Staigl Operations Project Manager U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cecil M. Harden Lake 3391 S. Dam Rd.

Rockville, IN 47872 mailto:cameron.j.riggs@usace.army.mil

Phone: 765-344-1570 Email: gary.j.staigl@usace.army.mil

c. Contractor Responsibility. Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include but are not limited to supply of equipment/materials, all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, and inspection required to assure all equipment/materials are acquired and services are conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. The Contractor shall insure all work meets or exceeds specifications.

The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

At no time should the contractor do additional work without prior authorization of the Contracting Officer, and no work shall be performed that will cause the Contractor to exceed the contract price. Work performed without a binding contract document authorizing such work shall result in the Contractor not being paid for that work performed. During the contract, any additional work determined to be needed may be requested by the Operations Project Manager to the Contracting Officer for a Contract Modification.

d. Performance Required. Special consideration of the Contractor is directed to the fact that the required accuracy, thoroughness, safety, and progress of this work are essential to the intended purpose. The contractor must be cognizant of the difficulties involved and of the contingencies which may arise, and must make certain that their personnel, equipment, transportation facilities and supply of materials are always adequate to ensure complete compliance with all provisions of these specifications. The work shall be done under professional supervision by competent employees. All contract services shall be in accordance with the submitted documents, and any additions, revisions or deletions must be approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

e. Completion of Work. Completion of work shall include acceptable performance of all aspects of this contract.

f. Payment. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), upon acceptance of the completed work and providing final invoice and labor records.

g. Conditions. N/A

h. 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.

i. Damages. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages to government or private property during this contract. The contractor shall, at their own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract the following: Insurance Type – General Liability (Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined) Minimum Amounts of Liability $100, 000.00 Each Occurrence, $100,000.00 Aggregate. The Contractor is required to provide a Certificate of Insurance to the Park Manager at the time of the Pre-work Conference.

j. Hours and Days of Work. Work may be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Local time/EST), Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed outside of these times, or on Saturday or Sunday or on federal Holidays, unless approved by the Technical POC.

Federal Holidays When one of the 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 that interferes with other ongoing functions at the project shall be scheduled around normal working hours to be approved by Project Manager. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays unless approved in advance.

Eleven Federal holidays observed are as follows:

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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 (4th Thursday in November) Christmas (December 25)

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

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

k. Contract Start and Completion Dates. Work under this contract will begin within 10 days of Notice to Proceed and complete within 45 business days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

l. Wage rates: Department of Labor wage rates apply to this work and are included. The contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this contract.

m. Special Requirements.

1. The Contractor shall, always take care to protect and preserve all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description (including material and property which may be Government owned) and all work performed. All reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. The Government is not responsible for providing storage areas or facilities for the storage of Contractor supplies, materials, and equipment. With prior approval, the Park Manager/Technical POC may provide a location for the Temporary storage of materials, tools, and equipment. However, the Government assumes no liability for the loss, damage to, or destruction of Contractor equipment while it is stored on Government Property.

2. If so, determined by the Contracting Officer, material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due to them.

3. The Contractor will notify the Lake Manager upon commencement of work activities, and difficulties, interruption, or suspension of work, and when the required work has been completed. The Contractor shall update the Lake Manager no less than once weekly on status of work being done.

4. Equipment malfunctions/breakdowns or other situations adversely affecting the performance of contract work shall be promptly reported to the Park Manager. However, the reporting of such situations shall not be constructed as an excuse for not performing the specified work before the required completion date.

TP- 2.2 SECURITY SECTION:

1.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.

2. Antiterrorism (AT) Level I training: All contract personnel requiring routine access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas, or requiring network access shall complete initial and annual refresher AT Level I awareness training. Online AT Level I awareness training is available at https://jko.jten.mil/ (website subject to change).

3. 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.

6. 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.

14. 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.

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.

http://www.opm.gov/forms/

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-SC

220 West Main St 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

3. REPORTING

3.1. 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.

3.2. 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 work days (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.

3.3. Contractors 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.

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3.4 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.

3.5 Damage or Loss of Contractors 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.

4. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

Performance of all services will assure complete safety to public visitors, Government employees, 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), https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf current at the time of award. The Contractor will perform technical work in accordance with applicable publications. They include but are not limited to:

MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Operating Manuals

• Repair Manuals

• Maintenance Manuals

INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS AND CODES (Latest Editions):

• Kentucky Standard Specifications 2019

• Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

• National Electrical Code

• National Warm Air & Air Conditioning Association

• National Association of Fan Manufacturers

• National Fire Protection Association

• American Society of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute

• Sheet Metal Manufacturers

• Air Moving and Conditioning Association

• American Welding Society

• American National Standards Institute

• American Concrete Institute

• Portland Concrete Association

• Asphalt Institute

• American Institute of Steel Construction

• National Association of Architectural Metal

• Manufacturers Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

• The Aluminum Association

• American Society for Testing and Materials

• Flat Glass Marketing Association

• American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.

• OSHA Safety Standards

• Uniform Plumbing Code

• International Plumbing Code

DEFINITIONS:

As used throughout this description/specification, the following terms will have the meaning set forth below:

Completion Date. All work must be completed by the completion date.

Contractor. The term Contractor refers to the prime Contractor, subcontractors, and all Contractor employee and personnel. The prime contractor will be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract.

Contractor Quality Control Inspector (QCI). Person designated by the Contractor to perform the Contractor's Quality Control program. A QCI will be responsible for implementing the Contractor Accident Prevention Plan, and will have the authority to determine for the Contractor if work is ready for government inspection and make decisions for the Contractor on re-performance.

Contractor Representative (CR). Individual(s) selected to represent the interests of the Contractor with regards to all matters and activities involving this contract, and will be the onsite Contractor employee who is responsible for safety.

Contracting Officer (KO). A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts for the Government, and make related determinations and findings. The term includes certain authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer.

Technical Point of contact (TPOC). Person designated as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

EM 385-1-1. Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, located on the web at https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf or latest version. Click on Organization, then Safety and Occupational Health, then Publications.

Inspector. Individual designated by the TPOC to perform Quality Assurance.

Policing. The picking up of trash, debris, ashes, garbage, and miscellaneous waste, and disposing of the same in accordance with contract specifications.

Quality Assurance. A method used by the Government to provide a measure of control over the quality of services provided by the Contractor.

Quality Control. A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of services he/she provides for the Government.

Project Manager. A uniformed individual designated responsibility for overseeing the general operation, and administration of the project. i.e. Project Manager, Maintenance Leader.

Trash. A variety of unsalvageable waste material such as metal, glass, rags, tin cans, rubbish, plastic bottles, paper, wrappings, containers, cartons, and similar material.

Index of Exhibits:

Exhibit A Project Location Exhibit B Project Specific Images

Exhibit A

Exhibit B

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