Solicitation_W912WJ19Q0058.pdf

UNION VILLAGE

HEATHER MORSE

2 MAIN STREET

EAST THETFORD VT 05043-9667

TEL: 802-649-1606 FAX:

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ19Q0058 11-Mar-2019 5a. ISSUED BY

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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

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11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State, and local taxes)

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job UVD Guardrail Replacement

FFP

The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to remove existing guardrail system (8 sections) and replace it with a new galvanized W-beam guardrail system (galvanized beam guard railings with galvanized steel posts), in accordance with the attached Scope of Work.

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QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS

*SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27

ALT I FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO BROOKE MORGAN AT (978) 318-8281 or

BROOKE.A.MORGAN@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT

WHICH CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITAION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF

BROOKE MORGAN. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING

DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE FAXED OR E-MAILED TO BROOKE MORGAN AT (978) 318-8207 or

BROOKE.A.MORGAN@USACE.ARMY.MIL. E-MAIL IS THE PREFFERED METHOD.

NOTE 1: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $35,000.00 but not greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

NOTE 2:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company name and credentials/qualifications:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration

(CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

3. Provide business DUNS number: _______________________________ (phone 800-333-0505 for DUNS).

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

6. Contractors shall provide completed FAR clause 52.204-8 (Annual Representations and Certifications) found in Section K of this solicitation with their quote, if the Contractors have not completed their annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at www.sam.gov. (See Paragraph 2 above).

7. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful offeror will be required to submit this document upon award. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the preconstruction conference.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS

PRICE ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST

BE CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

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GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

THETFORD, VT

Scope of Work December 2018

I. General

1. Scope of work

Provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to remove existing guardrail system (8 sections) and replace it with a new galvanized W-beam guardrail system (galvanized beam guard railings with galvanized steel posts). The work includes the following:

Remove and replace approximately 3,370 feet of existing wood post and steel W-beam guardrail system along the access road and dam crest at Union Village Dam.

Properly dispose of existing guardrail and wood posts.

The post holes from guardrail removal will need to be backfilled with gravel so holes will not pose a safety hazard.

The new W-beam galvanized guardrail systems shall include rail elements and fittings, line posts, offset blocks, end post with anchorages, terminal and end sections, and all necessary hardware. Unless otherwise noted, guardrail system shall be a single faced barrier.

2. Location

The Union Village Dam Project Office is located at 2 Main Street in East Thetford, Vermont.

Refer to Locus Map 1 for location of access road, dam crest area, and guardrail section locations.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for the project is Heather Morse, 802-295-2855, or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule The work shall be completed within 90 days from 6/1/2019. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

5. Safety

a. General: All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable OSHA, federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_3 85-1-1.pdf

a. Modified Activity Hazard Analysis:

A Modified AHA shall be submitted and must cover all the major phases 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 AHAs have been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the Modified AHA’s contents with all effected onsite employees. The Modified AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate. The AHA’s shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program.

Emergency Reponses Procedures shall be documented in the Modified AHA and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

b. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

c. 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 shall be immediately reported to the GDA. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the GDA within five working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the GDA no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the GDA shall be electronically.

6. Preconstruction Conference

Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Preconstruction Conference.” The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work shall be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Preconstruction Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

7. Permits

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

8. Security

The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at Union Village Dam.

Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least a 24 hour notice of any such closure.

9. Traffic Regulation and Control The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining vehicular traffic flow on the access road and dam crest. Flagmen shall be used where designated by Technical Point of Contract. The contractor may work from the road and use it for storage, providing one land of roadway is left open for travel.

10. Contractor Conduct

Alcohol and firearms are prohibited on project grounds. Contractor and employees shall comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

11. Payment Payment will be made on a per job basis. After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor shall submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payment. All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

Existing Conditions:

See attached informational photos for examples of the existing guardrail systems and surrounding areas.

Summary:

Provide all materials, labor, and equipment necessary to perform the following work:

Remove and dispose of 3,370 feet of existing wood post and steel W-beam guardrail system (In eight separate sections), and install 3,370 feet of new W-beam guardrail system along the access road and dam crest at Union Village Dam. Guardrail system will need to meet up with an existing guardrail section in one location (see attached informational photos).

The new W-beam guardrail systems at all locations shall include rail elements and fittings, line posts, end post with anchorages, terminal and end sections, and all necessary hardware. Unless otherwise noted, guardrail system shall be a single faced barrier.

Locating and avoiding any underground government owned utilities and instrumentation wires will be the responsibility of the contractor. Portions of the dam crest guardrails (Sections 7 & 8) are expected to be in close proximity to underground utilities and instrumentation wires.

The post holes from guardrail removal will need to be backfilled with gravel so holes will not pose a safety hazard.

Requests for Information:

Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact Heather Morse, at 802-295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

Submittals:

Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted for review and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

Accident Prevention Plan (APP) Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Project Work Schedule CPR and 1st Aid certificates Shop drawings for guardrail system fabrication and erection Certified Mill Test Report: report shall show the results of physical and chemical tests of the metal and its coating Gravel

Security Verification

Clean Up:

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

Government Resources:

The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, water, electricity, telephone services, or other resources. The Contractor may use the sanitary facilities at the Union Village Dam project office but must proceed directly to and from the sanitary facilities.

Environmental Protection:

Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. Water, air and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. 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, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools).

Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

Environmentally Preferred Products Field painting services require contractors to use or supply products covered by the following environmental programs:

1. Safer Choice (formerly DfE) - Includes all-purpose and specialty cleaners, hand soaps, odor removers, and more (https://www.epa.gov/saferchoice/products).

2. BioPreferred - Includes air fresheners, cleaners, floor protectors, and more (https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml).

3. CPG - Includes toilet paper, plastic trash bags, recycling containers, and more (https://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products/index.htm).

Products that are identified as “environmentally preferable”, products that have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products that serve the same purpose, and bio-based will be selected over those which do not carry such designations. This comparison may consider raw materials acquisition, production, manufacturing, products and chemicals, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation, maintenance, or disposal of the product. The following factors to consider when selecting products include:

environmental performance, cost performance, bio-based, recycled content, biodegradability, technical performance, and availability.

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, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable and functional product.

Quality Assurance:

The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

Other Contracts:

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

Receiving and Storing Materials:

The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

Part 2 Products:

General:

All products shall conform to the 2011 edition of the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) 2011 Standard Specifications for Construction Book” (hereinafter referred to as VTrans),” Drawing Standard G-1 titled “Steel Beam Guardrail with Steel Posts,” Drawing Standard G-1d titled “Steel Beam Guardrail Approach End Terminal, Steel Beam Guardrail Trailing End Terminal, Anchor for Steel Beam Guardrail, Steel Beam Median Barrier,” and as specified herein. Where there is a conflict between the noted references and standards, the most stringent requirement shall govern.

Steel rail elements shall be shop punched to allow for 1905 mm (6 foot -3 inch) post spacing or as required. Where the rail is on a curve having a radius of 45 m (150 ft) or less, the rail shall be shop curved. The plates at the splice shall make contact throughout the area of the splice.

Steel Posts and Post Accessories

Steel posts, composite plastic offset blocks, splice plates, brackets, channel anchors, and other post accessories shall meet VTrans Subsection 728.01(c) and VTrans Drawing Standard G-1 and conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 270, Grade 36. After fabrication, all posts, post accessories, and channel anchors shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO M 111. Post and bolts and splice connections shall withstand a pull of 5,000 lb in either direction. Material shall be fabricated to its proper dimensions prior to treatment.

For steel posts and post accessories, a Type D Certification in accordance with VTrans Subsection 700.02(c)(3) shall be submitted to the Government.

Rail Elements and Terminals:

Rail elements shall be standard steel W-beams conforming to VTrans Subsection 728.02(d) and AASHTO M 180, Class A, Type II zinc coated.

Dimensions and thickness for rail elements and terminals shall be as specified on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1. Elements shall be shop punched to allow for 6’-3” post spacing.

Where the rail is on a curve having a radius of 45 m (150 ft) or less, the rail shall be shop curved. The plates at the splice shall make contact throughout the area of the splice.

Galvanized rail elements and terminals shall be treated with a solution of sodium dichromate or other approved chemical solutions so as to prevent or reduce storage stain.

For rail elements, a Type D Certification in accordance with VTrans Subsection 700.02(c)(3) shall be submitted to the Government.

Delineation Devices:

Delineators for steel posts shall be flat sheet aluminum conforming to VTrans Subsection

751.04 and the details shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1, or high impact polycarbonate thermoplastic conforming to VTrans Subsection 751.07 and the details shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

The face of each delineator shall be reflectorized with reflective sheeting conforming to VTrans Subsection 750.08 and of the type shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

For delineation devices, a Type A Certification in accordance with VTrans Subsection 700.02(c)(1) shall be submitted to the Government.

Hardware:

Hardware such as bolts, nuts, and washers, cable splices, hook bolts, anchor rod assemblies, and cable end units shall conform to the dimensions shown on VTrans Standard Drawing G-1.

Steel bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 307, Grade A. Steel nuts shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 291. Steel washers shall conform to the requirements of ASTM F 844.

All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be either hot-dip galvanized in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO M 232 or mechanically galvanized using a mechanically deposited process conforming to the requirements of AASHTO M 298, Class 50. All other hardware shall be galvanized in accordance with AASHTO M 232.

For hardware, a Type D Certification in accordance with VTrans Section 700.02(c)(3) shall be provided to the Government.

Gravel

Crushed gravel shall meet VTrans Standard Specifications for construction section

704.05 or 704.06.

Part 3 Execution:

Demolition:

Remove and dispose of the following offsite: 3,370 feet of existing wood post and steel W-beam guardrail system (in 8 separate sections) at Union Village Dam (see informational photos).

The existing guardrail systems removed shall become the property of the Contractor.

Disposal offsite shall be in accordance with Federal, Local, and state regulations.

Fill all holes left after removal of existing posts with compacted gravel backfill.

Installation:

General Prior to the start of work and within 7 days of contract award, the Contractor shall walk the site with the Technical Point of Contact to confirm with the Contractor the beginning and end of each run of guardrail system. Refer below to Informational Photos for existing conditions at the Union Village Dam site location of proposed work.

Install W-beam guardrail system in accordance with Section 621 titled “Traffic Barriers,” Drawing Standard G-1 titled “Steel Beam Guardrail with Steel Posts,” Drawing Standard G-1D titled “Steel Beam Guardrail Approach End Terminal, Steel Beam Guardrail Trailing End Terminal, Anchor for Steel Beam Guardrail, Steel Beam Median Barrier, and as specified herein. Height of rail above finished grade and offset from top of slope shall be as shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

Store all galvanized rail elements, end sections and accessories to prevent galvanic action. Do not store in direct contact with the soil. The material may be stored in the open, provided it is properly separated, stacked and drained. Protect galvanized surfaces which have been abraded exposing the base metal, threaded portions of all fittings and fasteners and cut ends of bolts from moisture, soil or other damaging elements. The Contractor is responsible for the condition of the material in storage.

At each location where an electric transmission, distribution, or secondary line crosses the steel guardrail rail system covered by these specifications, the guardrail shall be grounded as required by the electric utility company.

Steel Posts The steel posts shall be set a minimum of six feet below grade. Posts may be set in holes, or they may be driven if suitable caps and driving equipment are used to prevent damage to the posts. Distorted posts will not be accepted. The installed posts shall be plumb, accurately aligned and spaced, and to the full depth as shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

When holes are used the bottom of the hole shall be thoroughly tamped to grade. The space around the posts shall be backfilled with suitable material in 6 inch layers and tamped thoroughly compacted with air or mechanical tampers.

Rail Elements Rail elements shall be erected in a manner resulting in a smooth, continuous installation.

All bolts, except adjustment bolts, shall be drawn tight. Bolts shall be of sufficient length to extend beyond the nuts. At each splice the exposed end of each element shall be lapped in the direction away from approaching traffic.

All metal work shall be prefabricated in a fabrication shop. Field punching, cutting, or welding shall be prohibited. Holes may be drilled or cutting made for special details only and as approved by the Technical Point of Contact. Warped or deformed rail elements will be rejected. Rail elements to be erected on a radius of 150 feet or less shall be shop curved to the approximate curvature of the installation.

Damage galvanized surfaces, threaded portions of all fittings and fasteners, and cut ends of bolts after assembly shall be repaired by thoroughly wire brushing the damaged or cut areas and painting the areas with two coats of zinc-rich primer, 708-NH 1.60.

Rail elements shall include retroreflectorized delineators, white or yellow. They shall be placed in accordance with VTrans Drawing Standard G-1.

Delineation:

As an aid to installation, reflectors for use in the valley of W-shaped steel beam rail elements may have a 3/4 inch slot extending horizontally from the bolt hole in the base to the end of the base away from the reflectorized surface or extending vertically down from the bolt hole to the lower edge of the base. The directions indicated are viewed looking at the installed reflector unit from the point on the roadway centerline, which is the intersection of the perpendicular to the centerline that passes through the reflector unit base.

Terminals:

Guardrail terminals shall be constructed and installed as shown on VTrans Drawing Standard G-1d.

The guardrail systems shall begin and end with terminals. Terminals consist of posts, rail elements, hardware, and anchorage assembly necessary to construct the terminal section.

Field Painting

Repair damaged galvanizing and bare steel surfaces in accordance with ASTM A780, Annex A2.

Galvanized surfaces, threaded portions of all fittings and fasteners, and components that have been cut, abraded, or damaged such that base metal is exposed shall be thoroughly cleaned to produce a clean, bare and dry bright metal surface with a roughened profile.

Extend cleaning and feather into the edges of adjacent undamaged galvanizing. Use a power sanding disk per SSPC-SP3. For bolts use a thorough hand wire brushing and SP1 cleaning as a minimum.

After thorough cleaning paint damaged areas, in two to four coats to a thickness equivalent to the surrounding galvanizing, with an organic zinc-rich repair paint containing 92 percent (minimum) zinc by weight in the dry film, according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Silver paint, brite paint, or aluminum paint is not acceptable.

Wherever guardrail panels are nested, and the surfaces on both panels will be in contact with each other, shall be coated with grease rustproofing compound meeting the requirements of VTrans Subsection 708.04.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-JUN-2019 TO

30-AUG-2019

N/A UNION VILLAGE

HEATHER MORSE

2 MAIN STREET

EAST THETFORD VT 05043-9667

802-649-1606 FOB: Destination

961605

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY INFORMATION

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the Technical Point of Contact not later than 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the Technical Point of Contact no later than 3 business days after the initial award.

UAI 5152.231-9000

UAI 5152.231-9000 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (MAR 199)

(a) This clause does not apply to terminations. See UAI 5152.249-9000, Basis for Settlement of Proposals, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 49.

(b) Allowable costs for construction and marine plant and equipment in sound workable condition owned or controlled and furnished by a contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be based on actual cost data for each piece of equipment or groups of similar serial and series for which the Government can determine both ownership and operating costs from the contractor’s accounting records. When both ownership and operating costs cannot be determined for any piece of equipment or groups of similar serial or series equipment from the contractor’s accounting records, costs for that equipment shall be based on applicable provisions of Engineer Pamphlet (EP) 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule, Region I. Working conditions shall be considered to be average for determining equipment rates using the schedule unless specified otherwise by the contracting officer. For equipment not included in the schedule, rated for comparable pieces of equipment may be used or a rate may be developed using the formula provided in the schedule. For forward pricing, the schedule in effect at the time of negotiations shall apply. For retroactive pricing, the schedule in effect at the time the work was performed shall apply.

(c) Equipment rental costs are allowable, subject to the provisions of FAR 31.105(d)(ii) and FAR 31.205-36. Rates for equipment rented from an organization under common control, lease purchase arrangements, and sale-leaseback arrangements, will be determined using the schedule, except that actual rates will be used for equipment leased from an organization

WAGE RATES

General Decision Number: VT190039 01/04/2019 VT39

Superseded General Decision Number: VT20180039

State: Vermont

Construction Type: Highway

County: Orange County in Vermont.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (excluding tunnels; building structures in rest areas; railroad construction; bascule, suspension & spandrel arch bridges; bridges designed for commercial navigation; bridges involving marine construction;

and other major bridges)

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.60 for calendar year 2019 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015.

If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.60 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2019. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate, if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/04/2019

* SUVT2011-024 09/14/2011

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER, Includes Form Work....$ 17.11 1.79

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 25.34 0.00

ELECTRICIAN, Includes Installation of Traffic Signals..........................$ 23.32 0.00

GUARDRAIL INSTALLER..............$ 12.85 0.00

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 16.03 2.39

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 21.15 15.54

LABORER: Common or General Includes Asphalt Raker and Concrete Work....................$ 13.91 2.77

LABORER: Flagger................$ 10.04 3.54

LABORER: Landscape..............$ 12.31 1.03

LABORER: Screedman..............$ 16.30 4.23

LABORER: Sign Erector/Installer................$ 14.31 4.70

OPERATOR: Asphalt Roller........$ 18.14 4.44

OPERATOR: Backhoe...............$ 18.99 1.64

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................$ 16.20 0.00

OPERATOR: Broom.................$ 16.88 3.72

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 19.18 2.56

OPERATOR: Cold Planer/Milling Machine...........$ 15.56 0.00

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 20.00 2.13

OPERATOR: Excavator.............$ 18.10 1.36

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 18.44 3.50

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 16.85 3.07

OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 20.45 0.00

OPERATOR: Paver.................$ 15.91 3.20

OPERATOR: Pounder...............$ 18.11 0.00

OPERATOR: Roller excluding Asphalt..........................$ 16.81 3.35

OPERATOR: Screed................$ 16.83 4.18

OPERATOR: Sweeper...............$ 24.44 12.24

PAINTER (Parking Lot and Highway Striping Only)...........$ 16.39 3.56

TRUCK DRIVER, Includes all axles including Dump Trucks......$ 15.35 0.02

TRUCK DRIVER: Distributor Truck............................$ 17.89 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Semi/Trailer Truck............................$ 14.72 4.39

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" or "UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)

and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2011 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records AUG 2018 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment

Exceeding $15,000

MAY 2014

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

APR 2015

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

AUG 2011

52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-11 Pledges Of Assets AUG 2018 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction FEB 1997 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference FEB 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions APR 1984 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings APR 1966 252.232-7004 DOD Progress Payment Rates OCT 2014 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than August 30, 2019. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL

ITEMS) (OCT 2018).

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(iv) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(vii) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(viii) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note).

(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:

(i) 52.232-1, Payments (APR 1984).

(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002).

(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (APR 1984).

(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (JAN 2017).

(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013).

(vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013).

(vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (MAY 2014).

(viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items (OCT 2018).

(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (MAR 2016) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018)…