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W912WJ18Q0108

Electrical Distribution System Upgrade

Mansfield Hollow Dam Mansfield, Connecticut

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

August 2018

ELECTRICAL UPGRADES

MANSFIELD HOLLOW DAM

MANSFIELD, CONNECTICUT

STATEMENT OF WORK

Solicitation Number: W912WJ18Q0108

August 2018

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 the project drawings and specifications.

Mansfield Hollow Dam was constructed between 1949 and 1952 to protect against flooding on the Quinebaug, Shetucket and Thames River in Connecticut. During the Periodic Inspection conducted in 2014, several deficiencies regarding the electrical system were noted.

Specifically, the project consists of:

-Convert the panel “P1” located on the main floor of the gatehouse to a junction box.

-Replace feeder conductors running from the switchboard located in the gatehouse to the new panelboard “P1” in the gatehouse.

-Replace branch circuit wiring that runs from panelboard “P1” to the first device in each circuit in the gatehouse.

-Replace the gray panel “P2” and associated feeder located in the lower gallery of the gatehouse with a damp-rated panelboard. Make sure that the new panel is mounted with a ¼ inch gap between the panel and the wall.

-Replace all branch circuit wiring from the panelboard “P2” in the gatehouse to the first device in each circuit.

-Replace the existing hydraulic pump motors with new hydraulic pump motors that have the new voltage.

-Remove and dispose of existing 30 kW diesel generator located in the gate tower. All connections shall be disconnected and reconnected, to include electric and exhaust.

-Purchase and install a new 30 kW diesel generator to be installed in the same location as the existing one.

Reconnect all connections.

Contractor shall sub-contract to the utility Eversource, who will demolish the existing pole mounted transformers and associated pole. The utility will change the transformer bank at no cost to the Government.

They will also upgrade the pole, at no cost to the Government. The utility shall provide the new pole and three phase, 30KW transformer bank with 120/208V secondary. Utility shall provide semiconductors from new pole mounted transformer to meter socket.

The Eversource point of contact is Mr. Matthew Grindle, Eversource, Tolland Area Work Center, 48 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland, CT (860) 871-3478.

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 and on the contract drawings.

2. Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work. The Contractor shall commence work under this contract within 15 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 100 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 daylight hours; generally 0700 (7:00 AM) to 1730 (5:30 PM).

3. 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer. 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.

4. 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer that equate to a change by notifying the Contracting Officer as directed by the clause. Any direction given by any Government employee or any other person outside their authority must be reported to the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is limited to the authorities stated in the COR appointment letter.

If a COR is appointed under this contract, they will be appointed by written letter from the Contracting Officer to the Contractor and COR specific to this contract only. COR appointment letters from previous contracts are not valid for this contract.

5. Traffic Regulation and Control. During construction the Contractor shall provide access as necessary to maintain traffic and to provide vehicle access to all residential and commercial structures in the project area. The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period, except as otherwise specifically directed by the Contracting Officer. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property. The Contractor's traffic on roads selected for hauling material to and from the site shall interfere as little as possible with public traffic. 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.

6. Access to the Project Site. Access to the project site is currently available for construction traffic through the west side of the dam via Mansfield Hollow Road. The street address is 147 Mansfield Hollow Road, Mansfield, Connecticut. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining access necessary for his equipment and plant to and from the work site.

7. 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 (if used), 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. A storage and staging area is available north of the gatehouse, in the “Parking Area”, as marked in the Plans. Any items removed from the property shall be recycled to the furthest extent possible.

8. Hours of Operation. Normal work hours are from 7:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Contractor will not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The exclusion of work on Saturday, Sunday and legal holidays has been considered in computing the performance time of this contract. The following legal holidays are observed:

January 1st Third Monday in January Third Monday in February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October 11th of November Fourth Thursday of November 25th of December

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

Work outside the normal hours of operation requires Contracting Officer approval. The request to work outside the hours of operation shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer 10 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 Contracting Officer.

9. Progress Schedule. The initial project schedule shall indicate the sequence proposed to accomplish each work feature or operation. The schedule shall be cost and resource loaded for contract monitoring and control purposes.

Schedules should be established using a standard critical path method (CPM), or other industry approved standard. Each activity should have an early start/finish date, late start/finish date, task duration, and total float clearly indicated. The schedule shall be prepared to show the starting and completion dates of all work features beginning with date of Notice to Proceed and indicating calendar days to completion. The Contractor shall indicate on the schedule 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 schedule. This schedule will be the medium through which the timeliness of the Contractor's construction effort is appraised. Anticipated adverse weather delay days shall be included in the schedule.

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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer. 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 Contracting Officer'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 Contracting Officer.

12. Material Substitutions. This contract is based on the materials and methods as shown on the contract drawings and as described in this document. The Contractor shall not substitute materials or methods unless such substitution has been specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

13. Quality Control. The Contractor shall establish a three phase quality control system (the three phases are described below) to perform sufficient inspection of all items of work, including that of any subcontractors, to ensure conformance to this document with respect to materials, workmanship, construction, finish and functional performance. The system shall cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite. The site project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer, and shall be responsible for all construction and construction related activities at the site.

The Quality Control Manager shall be a construction person with a minimum of three years in related work. This Quality Control Manager shall be on the site at all times during construction and shall be employed by the prime Contractor. The Quality Control Manager shall be assigned as System Manager but may have other duties in addition to quality control. The QC Manager may also serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) as delineated in Paragraph C4, below, and may have other duties in addition to site safety and health, but may not be the Contractor’s Site Superintendent.

The Contractor shall employ a three phase Quality Control as follows:

Preparatory Phase: This phase is performed prior to beginning work after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase includes:

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the contract drawings.

c. Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract.

f. Examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

g. Review of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

h. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies

i. Discussion of the initial control phase.

k. The Government must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the preparatory control phase.

Include a meeting conducted by the Quality Control Manager and attended by the superintendent. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions on a daily Quality Control Report. Instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

Initial Phase: This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. Accomplish the following:

a. Check work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements.

b. Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance. Verify required control inspection and testing.

c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards.

d. Resolve all differences.

e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis. Review the activity analysis with each worker.

f. The Government must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase

Follow-up Phase: Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, are providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work. Record the checks in the quality control documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work. Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work.

14. Quality Assurance. All items of work not addressed in the contract documents shall be completed in strict accordance with the manufacturers’ specifications.

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. Government-designated Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs) do not have the authority to accept work, nor is a Government inspection to be construed as conclusive.

Government agents including QARs and project engineers are not authorized to change the contract without the written approval of the Contracting Officer; this lack of authority extends to all situations in which the action of these agents could be construed as constituting a change.

The quality of workmanship is subject to audit by Government or Government-designated QARs 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 Contracting Officer. Do not proceed with changes without possession of written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall not conceal any work unless the Contracting Officer has approved all items of work which are to be concealed. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of its intention to conceal work at least 24 hours in advance of concealment.

15. Utilities. Electricity is available approximately 200 feet away. Electrical service available is 110v, 50 amp.

There is a water spigot available for the Contractor to use, located near the flagpole (approximately 200 feet away).

16. Temporary Electrical Equipment and Connections. The Contractor, at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall 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.

17. Location of Underground Facilities. Obtain necessary digging permits prior to the start of excavation, if needed. 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 Massachusetts, call “Dig Safe” at 811. Notification shall not be earlier than 30 days prior, or later than 3 days prior, to the planned excavation.

18. 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 Contracting Officer. 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. 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).

19. Waste. The Contractor shall provide on-site containers for the collection of demolition debris, waste materials, construction 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.

20. Contract Drawings. Contract drawings showing the work of this project are attached at the end of this document.

21. Photographs. Photographs showing the existing conditions of the work area are attached at the end of this document. The photographs are attached for informational purposes only. 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.

22. Damages. 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

23. Sequence of Work. In general, the work shall be performed in the following sequence: existing conditions verification, preparation of submittals, material procurement, establish site safety, demolition, construct new work, and project close out. Coordinate this sequence with the requirements of Paragraph B.9, ‘Progress Schedule”.

24. 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.

25. 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, in the parking area near the flag pole, at the Mansfield Hollow Dam Facility. The Contractor shall confine its storage area to the limits as designated or approved by the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer.

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. 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer, 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.

26. Restoration of Storage Area and Other Areas. Upon completion of the project remove barricades, temporary utilities, sanitation facilities, construction vehicles, materials and equipment, temporary chain-link 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.

27. Contractor Use of Premises. Work shall be restricted to the areas of the work shown on the contract drawings, access routes to the work site, and 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.

28. 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.

29. Damaged Property. 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.

The Contractor shall ensure that construction work does not impact structures, or operations at the Mansfield Hollow Dam. The dam is of critical importance for flood protection.

30. 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. Potable water is available from the spigot located near the flagpole.

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 Contracting Officer. 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.

31. Preparation of Record Drawings. Maintain at the jobsite one set of full-size contract drawings marked to show all deviations which have been made from the contract drawings, including buried or concealed construction and utility features revealed during the course of construction. Record the horizontal and vertical location of all buried utilities that differ from the contract drawings. These drawings shall be available for review by the Contracting Officer at all times. Upon completion of the work, submit the original marked set of prints to the Contracting Officer for approval. Requests for partial payments will not be approved if the marked prints are not current, and request for final payment will not be approved until the marked prints are submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer.

The entries shall be made in the jobsite set of prints at the time field changes are made, pertinent information collected, or need for corrections established, as a continuing process during the life of the contract. As revised drawings are issued by the Contracting Officer, revised prints shall be introduced into the set to replace the superseded drawings and all applicable notations previously made on the superseded drawings transferred to the current prints. Carefully prepared sketches, not less than 8-1/2 inch by 11 inch, may be used to depict changes or added information in lieu of notations on the actual prints. Staple sketches to the prints affected by the change.

All plan views, sections, elevations, profiles, diagrams, details, or schedules affected by a change shall be marked up as required to reflect the change. All notations or changes made on the prints shall be in sufficient detail to clearly depict the change. Colored pens or pencils shall be used to make notations on the record prints as follows:

Red pen or pencil shall be employed to indicate added or corrected work or information.

Green pen or pencil shall be used to show the deleted or incorrectly depicted work or information.

Blue or black pen or pencil shall be used to show information not to be recorded on the drawings but included on the marked-up prints for explanatory or clarification purposes for the benefit of the Contracting Officer.

32. Sustainability All reasonable efforts shall be made to use recycled, recovered and biobased materials in the execution of this work. Deliverables shall be printed double-sided on paper that contains post-consumer fiber content. To the extent feasible, materials with recycled content per EPA-Designated Recovered Materials Requirements as described at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products shall be used. Also the Contractor shall meet the USDA-Designated Biopreferred Program requirements at https://biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml as feasible.

C. Safety

1. Accident Prevention Plan: Prior to the start of on-site work, 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. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

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

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 https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guidelines-construction-products https://biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf by reference. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 to 01.A.17, 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 Contracting Officer’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 $5,000.00, 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 Contracting Officer’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 Contracting Officer’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 five years of experience in implementing safety and health programs at similar projects;

B. Documented experience in personal protective equipment;

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

D. Completion of the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety class or as an equivalent, 30 hours of formal construction safety and health training covering the subjects of the 30-hour course.

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 Contracting Officer’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 Contracting Officer’s Representative during the construction process. Equipment not accepted by the Contracting Officer’s Representative should be repaired or replaced by the Contractor.

If a crane will be used, Contractor shall provide personnel who meet the requirements in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B for Riggers and Section 16.B for Crane Operators and Signal Persons. Proof of current qualification shall be provided to the GDA prior to initiating work onsite. If a Critical Lift as defined in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.H.01, is required, the contractor shall provide a Critical Lift Plan using Form 16-3 of EM 385-1-1.

D. General and Administrative Submittals Required

Items for Submission. The Contractor shall submit the items identified below for approval to the Contracting Officer. Government acceptance, as defined in EM 385-1-1, is required for safety related submittals (identified below with an “S” after the submittal name). The Contractor shall submit an electronic PDF copy and five paper copies of each submittal item (unless otherwise indicated) using a completed ENG FORM 4025-R cover sheet (a blank copy of this form is attached at the end of these specifications). 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 Contracting Officer prior to the commencement of work at the site.

1. Initial Progress Schedule: In accordance with the contract clauses, the Contractor shall, within five days after receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP), or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, 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 Contracting Officer.

2. Accident Prevention Plan (S): 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

3. SSHO Qualifications (S): Documentation of SSHO qualifications shall be submitted for approval.

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

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

6. 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.

7. Environmental Protection Plan: The Contractor shall submit an Environmental Protection Plan for review and approval by the Contracting Officer

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

1. Accident Reports (S)

2. Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure (S)

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

4. Record Drawings: Record drawings showing all deviations which have been made from the contract drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval at the completion of work. See paragraph RECORD DRAWINGS for record keeping and submittal requirements.

Approved Submittals. The Contracting Officer'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 Quality Control requirements of this contract is responsible for the satisfactory construction of all work. The Government reserves 30 calendar days for review and approval action on all submittals from the time of receipt of the submittal by the Government. After submittals have been approved by the Contracting Officer, 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 Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer.

E. Technical Submittals Required

Submittals addressing the technical requirements of this project are described in the technical specifications and are listed in the Submittal Register attached to the end of this document. The Contractor shall follow the procedures outlined in Part D above when making technical submittals.

F. Technical Requirements

All technical requirements for the work of this project are shown on the contract drawings and described in the technical specifications 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

The Contractor shall note that a Warranty of Construction is required for this project for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work, in accordance with the Contract Clauses. In addition, manufacturer’s standard performance guarantees or warranties that extend beyond a 1-year period shall be provided, as appropriate.

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 Contracting Officer’s Representative assigned to this project. All Contractor project related questions, comments, clarifications, etc. shall be directed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for action.

J. References

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE Z359.2 (2007) Minimum Requirements for a Comprehensive Managed Fall Protection Program

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2009) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

NFPA 70 (2014; AMD 1 2013; Errata 1 2013; AMD 2 2013; Errata 2 2013; AMD 3 2014; Errata 3 2014) National Electrical Code

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

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

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

29 CFR 1926.500 Fall Protection

PHOTOGRAPHS

Generator to be demolished and replaced in the Mansfield Hollow Dam Control House.

Blue Panel P1 within the Control House, Operating level, to be replaced. When the cover is closed, the panel appears green.

Gray Panel P2, on the lower level of the Control House, to be replaced.

Photo showing blue panel that Gray Panel P2 is fed from, on lower level.

Photo of interior of blue panel on lower level. This panel feeds the Gray Panel P2.

FORM 4025-R

ELECTRICAL UPGRADES, MANSFIELD HOLLOW DAM

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 19 LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 20 00 ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 32 14 DIESEL-GENERATOR SET, STATIONARY 15-300 KW, STANDBY

APPLICATIONS

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Submittal Descriptions (SD)

1.2.2 Approving Authority

1.2.3 Work

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.4 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION

1.4.1 Government Approved (G)

1.4.1.1 Approval Codes

1.4.2 For Information Only

1.5 PREPARATION

1.5.1 Transmittal Form

1.5.2 Source Drawings for Shop Drawings

1.5.2.1 Terms and Conditions

1.6 QUANTITY OF SUBMITTALS

1.7 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS

1.8 VARIATIONS

1.8.1 Considering Variations

1.8.2 Proposing Variations

1.8.3 Warranting That Variations Are Compatible

1.8.4 Review Schedule Is Modified

1.9 SUBMITTAL REGISTER

1.9.1 Use of Submittal Register

1.9.2 Contractor Use of Submittal Register

1.9.3 Approving Authority Use of Submittal Register

1.9.4 Copies Delivered to the Government

1.10 SCHEDULING

1.11 GOVERNMENT APPROVING AUTHORITY

1.11.1 Review Notations

1.12 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.13 APPROVED SUBMITTALS

1.14 APPROVED SAMPLES

1.15 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT

1.16 STAMPS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

ATTACHMENTS:

Appendix A - Submittal Register

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager is to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as:

Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be…