Solicitation_Amended_W912WJ-17-Q-0059-0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The above referenced solicitation is hereby amended to make changes to the Scope of Work. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Mar-2017

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ-17-Q-0059

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Mar-2017

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Mar-2017

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

W912WJ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

Sheila.M.Winston@usace.army.milEMAIL:978-318-8159TEL:

SHEILA M WINSTONVINCUILLA / CONTRACT SPECIALIST

W912WJ-17-Q-0059

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

SEDIMENT REMOVAL PROJECT – SWIMMING AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

TOWNSHEND, VT

Scope of Work March 2017

A. General Description of the Work to be Performed

The general description below is given to indicate the approximate scope of this project only. It does not limit the work required under these specifications.

The purpose of this project is to excavate silt/sediment in the swimming area at Townshend Lake and transport the material to a location approximately 0.6 miles away from the Swimming Area (on Government Property). Refer to Technical Specifications for more information.

B. General Project Requirements

1. Contractor’s Responsibility. The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, equipment and materials and carry out all operations as necessary to accomplish the work of this project as described in this document.

2. Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract within 5 days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed, shall prosecute the work diligently, employing ample personnel and sufficient equipment, and shall complete the entire work ready for use not later than 75 days after the date of receipt of the Notice to Proceed. The time included for completion shall include final cleanup of the project site. Additional restrictions concerning the prosecution and completion of work are as follows:

A. The Contractor shall attend a Preconstruction Conference prior to the start of on-site construction work (see paragraph entitled "Preconstruction Conference", below).

B. The on-site work is restricted to the hours indicated in Paragraph 7, “Hours of Operation”.

C. Excavation shall commence at the direction of the TPOC and are contingent upon Government approved submittals and the Government drawdown of Townshend Lake. The excavation activities may occur between and including14 May and 12 June 2017. The Government will provide the Contractor with two (2) days notice prior to the commencement of excavation operations. The base quantity must be excavated within 5 sequential calendar days. Refer to Technical Specifications – Existing Conditions for more information.

D. The Government may will exercise Option Item 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007 and 0008 at time of award. If exercised, the Government will direct the Contractor to execute each option individually at any time within the period of performance. The Contractor will be paid based on number of options successfully executed. If optional items 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007 and 0008 are executed, no additional time will be added to the contract. Refer to Technical Specifications – Sediment and Silt Removal for more information.

E. The Government may will exercise Option Item 0009 – Additional Mobilization and Demobilization at time of award. If exercised the Government will direct the contractor to execute Option Item 0009 at any time within the period of performance. If this option is executed, then 14 days will be added to the contract. If this option is executed, then excavation activities may occur until 26 June 2017. Refer to Technical Specifications Option Item 0009 – Additional Mobilization and Demobilization for more information.

3. Sequence of Work. In general, the work shall be performed in the following sequence: existing conditions verification, preparation of submittals, material/equipment procurement, establish traffic control and site safety, construct project features, and project close out. Refer to Technical Specifications for the project features.

4. Superintendence by the Contractor. At all times during the performance of the contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent project superintendent who is satisfactory to the TPOC and has the authority to act for the Contractor. The project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and be responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the TPOC. Failure to comply with these requirements shall be deemed as cause for a non-compensatory stoppage and suspension of work until the deficiency is remedied.

5. Coordination and Direction During Construction. The Contractor shall not take or accept any direction or instructions issued by any person, employed by the Government or otherwise, other than the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) that changes the terms and conditions of contract actions, the scope, or any change that impacts the cost, price, or schedule. Changes authorized by the TPOC will be in the form of a written, official, signed modification to the contract action received by the Contractor before the Contractor will act upon those changes. The Contractor will comply with the changes clause of this contract when the Contractor believes direction has been given from persons other than the Government TPOC that equate to a change by notifying the TPOC as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the TPOC.

6. Traffic Regulation and Control. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period, except as otherwise specifically directed by the TPOC. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the excavation site shall be closed to the public during excavation and disposal operations. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall be as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor shall investigate the adequacy of existing roads and the allowable load limit on these roads. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of any damage to roads caused by construction operations.

7. Hours of Operation. The contractor may conduct excavation activities during daylight hours, seven days a week. Refer to Technical Specifications, Existing Conditions for more information. Unless otherwise authorized in writing by the TPOC, all other operations must occur the project site will be available for construction activities between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The excavation commencement date is directly related to weather conditions, therefore work outside the normal hours of operation may be authorized upon request. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the TPOC two (2) calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government. The request application shall include specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title, and names of all individuals who will be working outside the hours of operations. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the TPOC.

8. Progress Schedule. The initial project schedule shall be in the form of a chart graphically indicating the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. The chart shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features on a linear horizontal time scale beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The Contractor shall indicate on the chart the important work features or operations that are critical to the timely overall completion of the project. Key dates for such important work features and portions of work features are milestone dates and shall be so indicated on the chart. This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. As the excavation window is tied to weather conditions, anticipated weather delays preventing excavation commencement shall be included in the schedule.

9. Updated Progress Schedules: An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly or with each pay request. Changes to the base-line schedule shall be outlined in a narrative describing the reason for the change.

10. Rate of Progress. Should the Contractor fail to maintain a satisfactory rate of progress in accordance with the Contractor's approved progress schedule, the TPOC may require that additional personnel and equipment be placed on the work and weekend and overtime work be performed, in order that the work be brought up to schedule and maintained.

11. Preconstruction Conference. The TPOC will conduct a Preconstruction Conference after receipt of Notice to Proceed by the Contractor and prior to the start of on-site construction activities. The date, time, and place for this conference shall be mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the TPOC. It is mandatory that the Contractor's project site supervisory personnel assigned to this project attend the conference; no personnel substitutions will be permitted. The purpose of the conference is to review contract requirements and to establish a working relationship between the Contractor's Staff and the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers personnel who will be closely associated with the project. During the conference, the TPOC's Representative will inform the Contractor concerning job safety, project phasing, work hour restrictions, traffic control, quality control, labor relations, and environmental protection. The Preconstruction Conference will be arranged by the TPOC.

12. Quality Control. Contractor is responsible for controlling the workmanship and quality of the work on a daily basis, and assuring that the overall finished product is in strict accordance with these contract documents. Equipment, excavation methods, safety, and environmental protection, are all key elements in completing the work in a professional, workmanlike manner. The site project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job and is subject to removal by the TPOC for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. The site project superintendent in this context shall be the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production. The site project superintendent shall maintain a physical presence at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the TPOC, and shall be responsible for all construction and construction related activities at the site. The CQC System Manager shall be a construction person with a minimum of three years in related work. This CQC System Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime Contractor. The CQC System Manager shall be assigned as System Manager but may have other duties in addition to quality control.

13. Quality Assurance. The Government is not obligated to inspect the Contractor’s work, or to protect the Contractor from the consequences of its work. Government inspections are a general examination of the Contractor’s conduct and workmanship and are solely for the purpose of the Government. The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government at any time during the contract. The Contractor shall cooperate fully and provide all information necessary for this audit. The Contractor shall submit all requests for changes in writing to the TPOC. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the TPOC.

14. Temporary Electrical Equipment and Connections. The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the TPOC, shall coordinate, install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines. All required temporary electrical equipment and lines shall be furnished, installed, connected, and maintained by the Contractor according to EM 385-1-1, Section 11.E, NFPA 241,and NFPA 70, Article 305-6(b), "Assured Equipment Grounding Conductor Program".

All temporary equipment and lines shall be removed prior to final acceptance of the work. Materials and equipment need not be new, but must be in good repair and serviceable condition. Periodic inspections of systems and devices will be made by the Contractor at intervals not to exceed one week.

15. Location of Underground Facilities. Should excavation, beyond the limits of the swimming area, be required for any reason on this contract, the Contractor shall obtain necessary digging permits prior to the start of excavation. Verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, or any type of underground obstruction in locations to be impacted by the work. For excavation work in Connecticut call “Call Before You Dig” at 1-888-DIG-SAFE. Notification shall not be earlier than 30 days prior, or later than 3 days prior, to the planned excavation.

16. Environmental Protection. The Contractor shall minimize environmental pollution and damage that may occur as the result of construction operations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work shall be protected during the entire duration of this contract. Comply with all applicable environmental Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. Any delays resulting from failure to comply with environmental laws and regulations will be the Contractor's responsibility.

A. Environmental Protection Plan: Prior to commencing construction activities or delivery of materials and equipment to the site, the Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the TPOC. The purpose of the Environmental Protection Plan is to present a comprehensive overview of known or potential environmental issues which the Contractor must address during construction. Issues of concern shall be defined within the Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall address each topic at a level of detail commensurate with the environmental issue and required construction task(s). The Environmental Protection Plan shall be current and maintained onsite by the Contractor.

B. Obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations is the Contractor's responsibility.

C. Temporary Erosion and Sediment Controls: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing temporary erosion and sediment control measures for storage and staging areas and other areas as appropriate for the work, in accordance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. The erosion and sediment controls selected and maintained by the Contractor shall be such that water quality standards are not violated as a result of the Contractor's construction activities. The area of bare soil exposed at any one time by construction operations should be kept to a minimum except as identified at the disposal area. The Contractor shall construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control best management practices (BMPs). BMPs may include, but not be limited to, vegetation cover, slope stabilization, silt fences, sediment traps, and inlet and outfall protection. Any temporary measures shall be removed after the area has been stabilized, except as identified at the disposal area. Refer to the Technical Specifications for more information.

D. Fuels and Lubricants: Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spill and evaporation.

Manage and store fuel, lubricants and oil in accordance with all Federal, State, Regional, and local laws and regulations. Used lubricants and used oil to be discarded shall be stored in marked corrosion-resistant containers and recycled or disposed in accordance with State, and local laws and regulations. Storage of fuel on the project site is not allowed. Fuel shall be brought to the project site each day that work is performed. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

17. Waste. The Contractor shall provide on-site containers for the collection of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. The Contractor shall clean the project site on a daily basis to prevent the accumulation of waste materials and rubbish resulting from construction activities. The Contractor shall transport all solid waste off of the project site and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements for solid waste disposal. Upon completion of the construction work, the project site shall be returned to its pre-work condition.

18. Information Drawings. Information drawings showing the excavation limits and disposal location are included. Refer to SK-1 and SK-2.

19. Photographs. There are no existing photographs provided by the Government. The Contractor shall make his own investigations of existing conditions in the field prior to the start of work. The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors which could have been avoided by such investigations.

20. Contractor's Receipt of Supplies. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

21. Construction Site Plan. Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit a site plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities including layouts and details, equipment and material storage areas, access and haul routes, avenues of ingress/egress to fenced areas (e.g., the assigned storage and staging area), details of the fence installation, and the number of trailers to be used. Identify any areas which may have to be graveled to prevent the tracking of mud. Indicate if the use of a supplemental or other staging area is desired. Show locations of safety and construction fences, site trailers, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas. The plan shall also show where temporary utility hook-ups are to be located, if required, and how grounding of equipment and trailers will be achieved, as appropriate. Any items removed from the property shall be recycled to the furthest extent possible.

22. Storage Area. The storage area for use by the Contractor, for work and storage of equipment, materials, and trailers during the life of this contract will be determined at the Preconstruction Conference. The storage area will be located on Federal Property at the Townshend Lake. Townshend Lake is a flood control project. Occasional retention of floodwaters may inundate the recreation area and access road, therefore equipment must not be staged at the swimming area overnight.

The Contractor shall confine its storage area to the limits as designated or approved by the TPOC and shall be responsible for the security of the area. Upon completion of the contract, and at no additional cost to the Government, remove all equipment and materials, except as otherwise specified, and restore the site to its original condition as approved by the TPOC.

Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view with the exception of those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the storage area in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the storage area at the end of each work day.

The Contractor may construct a temporary six foot high galvanized chain link fence around trailers and materials at the storage/staging area, if desired. Galvanized chain-link fence shall have a minimum height of six feet. The fence posts shall be driven when installed in earth surfaces; concrete bases placed on the ground surface shall be used when installation is in paved or other hard surfaced areas. At a minimum, the Contractor shall install temporary safety fencing to limit access to areas where materials and equipment are being staged (see Paragraph 23, Temporary Safety Fencing). Except for equipment and materials which are in support of ongoing work on any given day or unless such equipment or materials are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the TPOC away from the vicinity of the construction site but within the project site boundaries, equipment and materials shall be stored and placed inside the temporary chain-link fencing.

Trailers, if utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes, shall present a clean and neat exterior appearance and shall be in a state of good repair. Trailers which, in the opinion of the TPOC, require exterior painting or maintenance will not be allowed on the project site.

The temporary six foot high chain link fence, if used, shall be kept in a state of good repair and proper alignment. Should the Contractor elect to traverse, with construction equipment or other vehicles, grassed or unpaved areas which are not established roadways, such areas shall be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of mud onto paved or established roadways; gravel gradation shall be at the Contractor's discretion. Grass located within the boundaries of the construction site shall be mowed for the duration of the project. Grass and vegetation along fences, buildings, under trailers, and in areas not accessible to mowers shall be edged or trimmed neatly.

23. Temporary Safety Fencing. Temporary safety fencing shall be used to limit access to active work areas and areas where materials and equipment are being staged. The safety fencing shall be a high visibility orange colored, high density polyethylene grid or approved equal, a minimum of 42 inches high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on maximum 10 foot centers. The temporary safety fencing shall be installed prior to the commencement of work. The safety fencing shall be maintained by the Contractor during the life of the contract, adjusted and moved as appropriate to the progress of the work and, upon completion and acceptance of the work, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the work site.

24. Restoration of Storage Area. Upon completion of the project remove barricades, temporary utilities, sanitation facilities, construction vehicles, materials and equipment, temporary chain-link fencing, temporary safety fencing, and any other temporary equipment, materials, or products from within and around the work areas and temporary storage areas. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or removal of temporary materials, equipment, or utilities. Areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use, shall be restored to the original or better condition, including pavement repair, or top soil and seeding as necessary. Gravel used to traverse grassed areas shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition, including top soil and seeding as necessary. Refer to Technical Specifications for more information.

25. Contractor Use of Premises. Work shall be restricted to the immediate vicinity of the swimming area and disposal area in addition to storage areas assigned to this Contractor. Access to the project site is currently available for construction traffic. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for his equipment and plant to and from the work site.

26. Protection and Security. Protection to Contractor personnel or their equipment cannot be provided at the worksite by the Government. The Contractor shall protect all its personnel, Government personnel, and the general public from injury. The Contractor shall conduct all its work so as to prevent injury or unsafe conditions during construction.

27. Damaged Property. The Contractor shall exercise caution and follow sound construction practices in the conduct of the work to avoid construction-related damage to existing features to remain. Work shall proceed in a manner which will minimize disturbance or risk of damage to structures and surrounding lands. The Contractor shall repair such items damaged in the course of carrying out the work at no additional cost to the Government. All repairs shall match similar existing items in all aspects. All replacements shall be in kind.

28. Contractor's Receipt of Supplies. The Contractor shall be responsible for all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site.

29. Sanitary Facilities. In accordance with Section 2 of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers provisions for sanitation. Maintain these provisions at all times without nuisance.

Upon completion of the work, all sanitary provisions and facilities shall be removed from the premises by the Contractor, leaving the premises clean and free from nuisance.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.C of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers an adequate supply of potable water for both drinking and personal cleansing. During hot weather, provide cool drinking water.

In accordance with Section 2, Subpart 02.E of EM 385-1-1, provide, maintain, and make available to all workers adequate minimum field-type portable toilets. Portable toilets shall be properly secluded from public observation in such a manner as required or approved by the TPOC. Periodically empty wastes into a municipal, district, or station sanitary sewage system, or remove waste to a commercial facility.

Include provisions for pest control and elimination of odors. Any penalties and/or fines associated with improper discharge of wastewater shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Government toilet facilities will not be provided.

C. Safety

1. Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) as described in Paragraph "2" below. All work shall be conducted in accordance with the APP, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, 2014 edition), and all applicable Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements. The APP shall detail how safety and health will be managed during the project. The APP shall address the requirements of applicable Federal, State and local safety and health laws, rules, and regulations.

The Contractor shall comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause No. 52.236-13 for Accident Prevention, which is added by reference. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1- 1, specifically Section 01.A.11 through 01.A.18, Figure 1-2 AHA, and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). The APP shall be developed by a qualified person. The Contractor shall be responsible for documenting the qualified person’s credentials. Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's overall safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included in the applicable APP element and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented. A copy of a suggested weekly safety meeting form will be provided by the TPOC’s Representative. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

2. AHA: An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHA has been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Contractor to discuss the AHA contents with all engaged in the activity. The preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime Contractor and shall include all subcontractors and Government on-site representatives. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions or operations as appropriate.

3. Accident Reporting: All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $2,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the GDA within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1, Section 01.D.04, shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 (available from the TPOC’s Representative) shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors), an EXCEL spreadsheet available from the TPOC’s Representative, and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

4. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO): The Contractor shall designate one individual as the SSHO.

Documentation of SSHO qualifications shall be submitted for approval prior to initiating work. The SSHO shall have:

A. A minimum of two years experience in implementing safety and health programs at similar projects;

B. Documented experience in personal protective equipment;

C. Working knowledge of construction safety procedures as well as Federal and state occupational safety and health regulations.

The SSHO may have other duties in addition to site safety and health, but may not be the Contractor’s Site Superintendent.

5. Equipment: The Contractor shall submit to the TPOC’s Representative a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract. The Contractor, upon award of the contract, will be required to make available for suitability and safety compliance inspection all equipment proposed for use to perform the work of this contract. Equipment shall be made available for inspection by the Government Representative five working days prior to the start of construction. Any additional equipment added during the prosecution of the work shall also be made available for inspection prior to its use on the project. The Contractor shall keep equipment available for inspection by the TPOC’s Representative during the construction process. Equipment not accepted by the TPOC’s Representative should be repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

6. Electrical: Perform electrical work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Sections 11 and 12.

D. General and Administrative Submittals Required

Items for Submission. The Contractor shall submit the items identified below for approval to the TPOC.

The Contractor shall submit an electronic PDF copy and five paper copies of each submittal item. The Contractor will be informed at the Preconstruction Conference to send all submittals to either the project Resident Office or to the project Area Engineer Office, or other office, as applicable.

Preconstruction Submittals: The following submittals shall be made by the Contractor and review action completed by the TPOC prior to the commencement of work at the site.

Initial Progress Schedule: In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within seven days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), or as otherwise determined by the TPOC, submit for approval a practicable Initial Project Schedule. When changes are authorized that result in contract time extensions, the Contractor shall submit a revised project schedule for approval by the TPOC.

Accident Protection Plan: The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include an Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) for each major phase of work

SSHO Qualifications: Documentation of SSHO qualifications shall be submitted for approval.

Safety Inspection for all Heavy Equipment: The Contractor shall submit a current written safety inspection for all heavy equipment proposed for use on this contract.

Construction Site Plan: Prior to the start of work, the Contractor shall submit a site plan showing the locations and dimensions of temporary facilities.

Work Plan: The Contractor shall submit a written Work Plan describing the methods and equipment required to accomplish the work and provide the required environmental and worker protection.

Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the TPOC

Other Submittals: The following submittals shall be made by the Contractor to allow sufficient time for review action to be taken by the TPOC and to comply with the approved Project Schedule, as appropriate.

Accident Reports

Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure

Periodic Schedule Updates: An updated schedule showing actual progress shall be submitted monthly or with each pay request.

Approved Submittals. The TPOC's approval of submittals shall not be construed as a complete check, but will indicate only that the general method of construction, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory. Approval will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist, as the Contractor under the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) requirements of this contract is responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work. After submittals have been approved by the TPOC, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

Disapproved Submittals. The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the TPOC and promptly furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies specified for the initial submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice shall be given promptly to the TPOC.

E. Technical Requirements

All technical requirements for the work of this project are described in the technical specification section attached to the end of this document.

G. Delivery, Handling and Storage

As appropriate, materials shall be delivered to the project site in the manufacturer’s original packaging with the brand and item identification reference clearly marked. Components shall be stored in a dry location that is adequately ventilated, free from dust, water, or other contaminants, and which is easily accessible for inspection and handling.

H. Material Warranties

Manufacturer’s standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1-year period shall be provided.

I. Coordination

Liaison with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, by the Contractor shall be maintained for the duration of the project by communication with the TPOC’s Representative assigned to this project. All Contractor project related questions, comments, clarifications, etc. shall be directed to the TPOC’s Representative for action.

J. Omissions

This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state or federal standards, practices, specification, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall san omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

K. References

EM-385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual, U.S. Army Engineering Manual

36 CFR (2001) Parks, Forest and Public Property

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Location Townshend Lake is a flood control project located on the West River in Townshend, Vermont. The Project Office is located at 3845 Vt. Rte 30, Townshend, Vermont 05353. The project site is located at the recreational swimming area at Townshend Lake.

Technical Point of Contact Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Project Manager, Dale Berkness at the Ball Mtn. Lake Project Office at 978-318-8459, or project personnel at 802-874-4881. All bidders are strongly encouraged to visit the site, to familiarize themselves with the existing conditions, prior to bidding.

Measurement and Payment The total amount of material removed, transported and placed within the disposal area are paid for, under this contract, by cubic yards in place. Cubic yards in place will be measured by the volume of silt and sediment hauled and placed at the disposal site. Estimated volume will be calculated by summing the volume of silt and sediment transported within each individual haul load. Payment shall be made after final inspection and acceptance by the Government. The Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact that includes the name of contractor, invoice date, contract number, description of work completed, total number of haul loads, estimated volume for each haul load, and total amount due. Final payment is made within 30 days.

Existing Conditions The Townshend Lake Swimming Area includes approximately 1,000 linear ft of sandy beach front. The beach has excess silt and sediment along the entire length of beach. The existing water level will be lowered to an elevation of 473.54 ft NAVD 88 (474.00 ft NGVD 29) by the Government prior to the start of the work. The work area will be drawdown for approximately twenty-four (24) hrs prior to the start of excavation.

As Townshend Lake is, above all, a flood control project, the Government will schedule lake drawdown under low river flow conditions with little forecasted precipitation. Therefore, the lake drawdown date will be at the discretion of the Government. The Government will provide the contractor with two (2) days notice in advance of excavation operations. The contractor must complete excavation activities five

(5) days after drawdown. The five day excavation window relates to the likely number of days that will have little to no precipitation.

Sediment and Silt Removal The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, trucking and expert supervision needed to remove the sediment and silt from the swimming area and transport the material to the disposal area on the project site approximately 0.6 miles away. The sediment and silt removal will start on the southern end of the beach, near the boat launch and proceed toward the north until the awarded contract quantity/volume has been removed.

The Contractor shall excavate the swimming area in accordance with proposed depths shown on SK-2.

The Contractor shall provide gradual slopes along the beach ward limits of the excavation to facilitate safe water access for beach visitors. The lake ward limits of the excavation shall be cut in such a way to ensure a stable side slope that will not slough back into the excavated swimming area.

As part of the base bid, the Contractor will be responsible to remove at least 5,000 cubic yards (CY) of sediment and silt in five sequential operational days. The Contractor must maintain a minimum production of 1,000 CY per day in place. The operational days will be determined by the Government and contingent upon lake drawdown and weather forecast. The Government may direct the contractor to execute up to seven (7) optional items of 1,000 CY each for an additional 7,000 CY of sediment and silt to be removed. The optional items include excavation from the swimming area, transportation to the disposal area and grading at the disposal area. If Exercised, the Government will direct the Contractor to execute options 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0006, 0007 and 0008 at any time within the period of performance. The Government may exercise each option under three potential conditions. One condition is if an additional operational day(s) becomes available immediately following the five (5) day excavation window. In this case, the excavation and hauling equipment would continue working for an additional day(s), and an additional mobilization is not warranted. The second condition is if the Contractor’s production rate during the five (5) day excavation window on the Base Bid Item 0001 reflects the ability to remove additional quantity. The third condition is if a second excavation window becomes available during the period of performance. Under this third condition, Option Item 0009 would be executed in conjunction with applicable options 0002 through 0008.

The Contractor shall maintain a sufficient buffer between the drawn down water surface limits and work area to prevent any of the excavation or sediment/silt removal from occurring within the limits of the lake.

All of the excavation and sediment/silt removal must take place in the lake drawdown area. The contractor shall take care not to contaminate sand on beach with silt/sediment.

Option Item 0009 – Additional Mobilization and Demobilization The Government will be monitoring turbidity levels at Townshend Lake while the pool is low. After the Government lowers the pool, the former lake will essentially become a dry bed with a low flow river running through it. If there is a rain event while the pool is low, the river flows will increase and sediment will mobilized. If the Government records turbidity levels above 50 NTUs, excavation must stop immediately and the Government must raise the pool. In the event of a stop work order, the Government may direct the contractor to execute Exercise Option 0009 – Additional Mobilization and Demobilization. Exercising Executing this option includes extending the period of performance by 14 days. Exercising Executing this option includes a second excavation operation that may occur until 26 June 2017. The Government will schedule a second lake drawdown, and the Contractor will have another five (5) day excavation window to finish excavating the awarded quantity based on a minimum production of 1000 CY per day. During this second five (5) day excavation window, the Government may direct the Contractor to execute applicable options 0002 through 0008.

Sediment and Silt Disposal The road from the swimming area to the disposal area is paved and may be used by construction equipment. The Contractor shall place the sediment and silt in the disposal area as directed by the Technical Point of Contact. The contractor is responsible for grading the dumped material and maintain a uniform disposal area.

Prior to the placement of any material in the disposal area, the contractor shall place approximately five hundred (500) feet of silt fence along the downhill side of the disposal area. The silt fence will remain in place after the completion of work.

The contractor shall conduct periodic inspections of the silt fence to ensure the silt fence function and integrity is maintained during the duration of the contract. If the silt fence is damaged or breached, the contractor shall repair, reinstall or add addition silt fence as necessary before dumping or grading additional material.

Clean Up Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

The Contractor will be responsible for cleaning any silt/sediment disposed along the road from the swimming area to the disposal area. The contractor shall remove debris and silt/sediment from the sandy beach area and grade the beach as needed to ensure all construction ruts have smoothed and the slope of the beach matches existing conditions. In order to restore the swimming area beach to its pre-construction condition, the contractor may need to place and grade clean beach sand at the swimming area.

INFORMATION DRAWINGS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Informational Photo 1-2 will be attached to email.

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