Solicitation_W912WJ19Q0059.pdf

TOWNSHEND LAKE

DALE BERKNESS

3845 VT ROUTE 30

TOWNSHEND VT 05353

TEL: 978-318-8459 FAX: 802-874-4621

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ19Q0059 12-Mar-2019 5a. ISSUED BY

8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE

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

Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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 TL Pavement Reclamation

FFP

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform pavement reclamation at Townshend Lake, in accordance with the attached Scope of Work.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job TL Paving

FFP

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform paving at Townshend Lake, in accordance with the attached Scope of Work.

0003 1 Job TL Guardrail Removal and Installation

FFP

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to perform guardrail removal and installation at Townshend Lake, in accordance with the attached Scope of Work.

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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OVERLOOK PARKING LOT PAVEMENT RECLAMATION AND REPAVING

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

TOWNSHEND LAKE

TOWNSHEND, VT

Scope of Work December 2018

I. General

1. Scope of Work

Provide all materials, labor, testing, and equipment for performing all operations necessary to complete the following work:

Provide in-place reclamation of 3308 square yards of existing asphalt pavement at the

Townshend Lake Overlook Parking Lot. The parking lot is approximately 965 feet in length by 137 feet in width with a bituminous concrete pavement thickness of approximately 3 to 4 inches, with an underlying gravel base. Reclamation shall be to the depth of the existing road surface. The reclaimed material will be utilized as the base course material. Any excess reclaimed material must be removed off site by the contractor. Refer to “Map One” for location.

Removal of approximately 187 linear feet of existing W-beam guardrail along the northwest corner of the Townshend Lake Overlook Parking Lot, to include backfilling of post-holes. Refer to “Map Two” for location.

Installation of approximately 180 linear feet of W-Beam guardrail along the northwest side of the Townshend Lake Overlook Parking Lot, making use of reclaimed supplies and materials from removed section where possible. Guard rail section shall include rail elements and fittings, line posts, end posts with anchorages, terminal and end sections, and all necessary hardware. Refer to “Map Three” for location.

Following reclamation of the existing pavement, prepare the reclaimed base course material by grading and compacting as specified herein. After compaction of the base course, place new bituminous concrete pavement covering 3013 square yards.

Place excess reclaimed material along the shoulders of the road to match the finish elevation of the new bituminous concrete pavement and compact.

2. Location The Townshend Dam is a flood control project located at Townshend Lake in Townshend, Vermont. The project office is located at 3845 Vermont Route 30, Townshend, Vermont 05353-9718. Refer to “Locus Map” for highways leading to project locations.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Dale Berkness, at the Ball Mountain Lake Project Office at 978-318-8459 or email Dale.H.Berkness@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule

Work shall commence within 14 days after the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP). The work shall be completed no later than 90 days after the NTP. The Government shall be given 7 days notice prior to the start of work. The project area will be open to the Contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 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

b. Accident Prevention Plan: The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan

(APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described in Section 3 below. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.17 and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Government Designated Authority (GDA) and deemed acceptable for use on the project. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template APP. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1 and this Scope of Work.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included 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. The attached safety meeting form or a similar contractor-prepared form shall be used. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the GDA weekly.

c. 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 AHAs have been accepted by the GDA. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the AHAs contents with all effected onsite employees. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

d. Required Personnel: The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person (CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have completed a 10 Hour OSHA training (or more). 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 have (in-person) training in First Aid and CPR.

Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

*Note: Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

e. 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 an 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.

f. Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of Federal employees, Contractors, and/or public visitors become jeopardized.

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. Traffic Control

The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Technical Point of Contact. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall be as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property.

8. 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.

9. Security

The Contractor shall comply with all established security policies at Townshend Lake. 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.

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 88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343-9713

Or emailed to: dale.h.berkness@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements

Part 1 General:

1.1. Existing Conditions

Refer to the attached informational photos for examples of typical roadway areas. Work site is adjacent to the intersection of Vermont Route 30 and Dam Road, and is open to public vehicle access. Pedestrian traffic has access via the West River Trail on the northern edge of the lot.

1.2. Traffic Control

The Contractor shall maintain and protect traffic on all affected roads during the construction period except as otherwise specifically directed by the Technical Point of Contact. Measures for the protection and diversion of traffic, including the provision of watchmen and flagmen, erection of barricades, placing of lights around and in front of equipment and the work, and the erection and maintenance of adequate warning, danger, and direction signs, shall be as required by the State and local authorities having jurisdiction. The traveling public shall be protected from damage to person and property.

1.3. Requests for Information

Requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact, Dale Berkness, at the Ball Mountain Lake Project Office at 978-318-8459 or dale.h.berkness@usace.army.mil.

1.4. 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.

1.4.1. Accident Prevention Plan (APP)

1.4.2. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

1.4.3. Project Work Schedule

1.4.4. Product Data: Submit product information and job mix formula. Submit for approval 4 copies of the supplier’s job mix formula at least 10 working days prior to commencing any paving work.

1.4.5. Installer Qualifications

1.4.6. Manufacturer Qualifications

1.4.7. Material Certification: Certify products are produced at a plant approved by the

Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) and that products meet or exceed specified requirements.

1.4.8. Waybills and Delivery Tickets: Submit certified waybills and certified delivery tickets for all aggregates and asphalt materials used in the actual work. Final payment will not be made to the Contractor until all waybills and delivery tickets have been received by the Technical Point of Contact.

1.4.9. Submit the results of all laboratory and field tests.

1.4.10. Pre-Construction Survey of the Road

1.4.11. Post-Construction Survey of the Road

1.4.12. MSDS/SDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) for all products.

1.4.13. CPR and First Aid Certification

1.4.14. E-Verify Employee Security Background Clearances

1.5. 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.

1.6. 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 project but must proceed directly to and from the sanitary facilities.

1.7. Environmental Protection

The Contractor is responsible for sediment control during any earth-disturbing activities.

Select and maintain temporary sediment controls such that water quality standards are not violated as a result of construction activities. Areas of bare soil shall be kept to a minimum during construction operations. Prevent sediment laden runoff from entering waterbodies, drainage inlets, and environmentally sensitive areas. Sediment controls may include, but are not limited to, entrenched staked straw bales, entrenched sediment

(silt) fence, compost filter socks, or wattles. Remove all temporary sediment controls during final clean-up and prior to demobilization.

1.8. 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.

1.9. 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. The government may utilize sampling and unscheduled inspections. If any of the services do not conform to the contract requirements the contractor shall be required to perform the services again in conformity with the contract requirements at no expense to the government.

1.10. 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.

1.11. Receiving and Storing Materials

The Corps of Engineers will provide a storage area and parking for contractor personnel.

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

2.1. References:

2.1.1. Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) 2011 Standard Specifications for Construction Book (herein after VTrans Standard Specifications), including supplemental specifications, and special provisions and attentions.

2.1.2. ASTM and AASHTO references as specified herein.

2.2. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

Materials for the bituminous concrete pavement materials and mixtures shall be obtained from a supplier regularly producing bituminous concrete that is in accordance with and meets the requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. The binder course and wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Approval of the mix design shall be contingent upon the conformance of the completed asphalt pavement mix to the specification requirements, including adherence to the supplier’s current job mix formulas within specific tolerance limits.

2.2.1. Binder Course - The bituminous concrete binder course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

The gradation of the aggregate shall conform to Table 406.03A of Section 406.03 for Type II.

2.2.2. Wearing Course - The bituminous concrete wearing course shall conform to the applicable requirements of Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specification.

The gradation of the aggregate shall conform to Table 406.03A of Section 406.03 for Type IV.

2.2.3. Asphalt Binder - The asphalt binder shall be Performance-Graded (PG) PG 64-28.

2.2.4. Tack Coat - The tack coat shall be emulsified asphalt conforming to ASTM D977 grade RS-1.

2.3. Base Course:

2.3.1. Reclaimed Base Course - Reclaimed base course material shall conform to the requirements of Section 310 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Reclaimed base course material shall consist of a uniform blend of the cold-milled or pulverized existing asphalt pavement and gravel base course materials. All materials shall pass the 3-inch sieve and no more than 10 percent fines shall pass the No. 200 sieve.

2.3.2. Gravel Base Material - Gravel base material, if needed, shall conform to the requirements of Section 704.05 and Table 704.05A of the VTrans Standard Specifications for Fine Graded Crushed Gravel for Subbase materials.

2.4. Sampling and Testing:

2.4.1. Reclaimed Base Course - A 50 pound bulk sample of the reclaimed base course material shall be submitted for approval of gradation and for approval of the soundness and durability of the gravel and sand particles. The test sample shall be a representative sample taken in the presence of the Technical Point of Contact.

Testing of the material for compliance with Subpart "Reclaimed Base Course" shall be performed by the Contractor's approved testing laboratory and shall be submitted with the bulk sample for approval.

2.5. Rails, Posts, Fittings, and Hardware:

Installation of the W-Beam Guardrail section shall be performed with existing materials and supplies where possible. Any new materials or supplies required for the guardrail installation shall meet the following requirements:

2.5.1. Steel W-beam rail elements and fittings shall be as shown in the current edition A

Guide to Standardized Highway Barrier Hardware, AASHTO – AGC--ARTBA Joint Cooperative Committee

2.5.2. Steel W-beam rail elements, terminal units, bolts, nuts, washers, and other fittings shall be galvanized and conform to AASHTO M 180, Type II, Class A. Marking, as noted under paragraph 11 of AASHTO M 180, shall not apply.

2.5.3. End sections and terminal connectors shall be of a class and type the same as or superior to that used for the beam to which the end sections and terminal connectors are attached. The physical properties shall be in accordance with

AASHTO M 180.

2.5.4. Galvanized steel W-beam rail elements and terminal units shall be treated with a solution of sodium dichromate or other approved chemical solutions so as to prevent or reduce storage stain.

2.5.5. Steel W-beam rail elements shall be 12 gage and shop punched to allow for 6’-3“ (1905 mm) post spacing. The rail shall be shop curved where the rail is on a curve having a radius of 150 feet (45 m) or less. The plates at the splice shall make contact throughout the area of the splice.

2.5.6. Post and bolts and splice connections shall withstand a pull of 5,000 lb in either direction.

2.5.7. Steel posts, offset blocks, splice plates, brackets, channel anchors, and other post accessories shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 270, Grade 36. All posts, post accessories, and channel anchors shall be galvanized after fabrication in accordance with the requirements of AASHTO M 111.

2.5.8. Steel posts shall be W6x8.5 by 7 feet long.

2.5.9. Offset blocks for steel post assemblies shall be made of synthetic materials, recycled preferred, and shall meet the criteria of National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) 350 Test, Level 3.

2.5.10. Steel bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to the following requirements:

2.5.10.1. Steel bolts: ASTM A 307, Grade A; Steel nuts: AASHTO M 291; Steel washers: ASTM F 844

2.5.10.2. All steel hardware shall be galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

AASHTO M 232

Part 3 Execution:

3.1. Quality Assurance:

3.1.1. Manufacturer and Installer Qualifications

3.1.1.1. Manufacturer Qualifications: Engage a firm experienced in manufacturing asphalt pavement similar to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

3.1.1.2. Installer Qualifications: Engage an experienced installer who has completed hot-mix asphalt paving similar in material, design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.

3.2. Reclamation Work:

3.2.1. Surface Preparation

Prior to the start of the reclamation operations the existing bituminous concrete pavement surface shall be cleaned of any loose materials, visible stones, and any vegetation. This shall be accomplished by blading and sweeping.

3.2.2. Reclaiming Process

The existing bituminous concrete pavement and shall be reclaimed, in-place, to a depth in accordance with Section 310 of the VTrans Standard Specification. The pulverization shall blend the asphalt into a homogeneous mass with a uniform gradation and a continuous uniform depth.

3.2.3. Grading

3.2.3.1. After the material has been thoroughly worked by the reclaimer, the reclaimed material will be shaped and fine graded. Prior to compaction, spread any loose reclaimed material to areas that are less than the desired uniform thickness. The loose reclaimed base course shall be spread to a uniform thickness prior to compaction.

3.2.3.2. The reclaimed base course material shall be graded so that the finished grade of the asphalt pavement is consistent with existing drainage patterns.

The top grade of the compacted reclaimed base course shall be 3.5 inches (plus or minus 0.5-inch) below the top of the existing pavement grade. The Contractor is responsible for determining the grades of the existing pavement and the new work specified herein.

3.2.3.3. Any reclaimed base course material remaining at the completion of the project or is found not suitable for use in the work shall become the property of the Contractor and be disposed of off-site.

3.2.4. Gravel Base Material

If there is insufficient reclaimed base course material to grade the subbase to the appropriate elevations, gravel base material shall be used. Gravel base material shall be added and blended with the reclaimed base course prior to compaction.

3.2.5. Compaction

The reclaimed base course material may be wetted, as needed, and compacted with a power-roller weighing not less than 10 tons, or an equivalent vibratory roller. The reclaimed base course material shall be compacted to a firm and even surface satisfactory to the Technical Point of Contact. The density shall not be less than 95 percent of the maximum density in accordance with ASTM D 1557.

3.3. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

3.3.1. General

3.3.1.1. The reclaimed base course shall be prepared as specified herein prior to placement of any bituminous concrete materials. No bituminous materials shall be placed on a surface of the reclaimed base course that has been degraded due to weather. Do not apply bituminous concrete materials if the reclaimed base course material is wet, excessively damp or dried out.

3.3.1.2. The asphalt paving equipment, weather limitations, job mix formula, mixing, construction methods, compaction, finishing, tolerance, and protection shall conform to the requirements of the appropriate sections of the VTrans Standard Specifications for the type of material specified.

3.3.1.3. The Overlook parking lot shall receive a 2-inch compacted thickness binder course and 1-1/2 inch compacted thickness wearing course. The surface of the completed bituminous pavement shall conform to the elevations, grades, and crowning of the existing crest road with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.5-inch.

3.3.2. Placing Bituminous Concrete Pavement

3.3.2.1. The base course shall be prepared and compacted to the density specified herein and that the grades and elevations of base course are correct.

3.3.2.2. Unless otherwise directed, bituminous concrete pavement shall not be placed when the air temperature is below 40 degrees F.

3.3.2.3. Bituminous concrete pavement shall be constructed in accordance with the specified construction methods of Section 406 of VTrans Standard Specifications.

3.3.2.4. Place the binder course in one 2-inch thick layer and wearing course in one 1 1/2-inch thick layer. The thicknesses shall not be less than indicated after compaction. The density of the completed pavement shall conform to the requirements stated herein.

3.3.2.5. Prior to placing the wearing course, verify that the binder course is compacted to the specified thickness and density.

3.3.2.6. Prior to placement of wearing course, a tack coat shall be applied to the surface of the new binder course. The tack coat shall be applied at a uniform rate of approximately 0.05 gallons per square yard. The binder course shall be cleaned of all foreign matter and loose material, and shall be dry prior to placing the tack coat. The temperature of the emulsion shall range between 75 degrees F and 130 degrees F at the time of application. The application shall be made just prior to placement of the wearing course, and shall progress sufficiently ahead of the paving so that the surface of the binder course remains "tacky." Tack coat shall not be applied when weather conditions would prevent the proper application and curing of the tack coat. The tack coat shall be uniformly applied with an approved applicator.

3.3.2.7. Where new asphalt pavement meets the existing asphalt pavement, provide a transition area over a minimum of 10 feet to provide a smooth transition of new to existing asphalt pavement, if needed.

3.3.3. Junction of Bituminous Concrete Pavement with Existing Pavement:

The existing asphalt pavement at the start and end of work shall be saw cut to provide a near vertical surface and straight lines to the full depth of the existing asphalt pavement using a concrete saw. The joint between the new and existing asphalt pavement shall be made to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All edges of the existing pavement shall be coated with tack coat material prior to placement of any new bituminous concrete pavement.

3.3.4. Joints

Joints shall conform with section 406.15 of the VTrans Standard Specifications.

3.3.5. Correcting Deficient Areas

Mixtures that become contaminated or are defective shall be removed to the full thickness of the course. Edges of the area to be removed shall be cut so that sides are perpendicular and parallel to the direction of traffic and so that the edges are vertical. Edges shall be sprayed with tack coat. Fresh paving mixture shall be placed in the excavated areas in sufficient quantity so that the finished surface will conform to the lines and grade, and smoothness requirements. Asphalt paving mixture shall be compacted to the density specified herein. Skim patching of an area that has been rolled is not permitted.

3.4. Reclaimed Material for Shoulders

3.4.1. General

Place one foot wide shoulders along the outside edge of the parking lot using excess reclaimed material to match the finish elevation of the new asphalt pavement.

3.4.2. Compaction

Areas of shoulder that cannot be compacted with a roller shall be compacted using a plate vibrator or hand equipment as needed.

3.5. Field Sampling and Quality Control Testing:

3.5.1. General:

3.5.1.1. Field sampling and quality control testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Testing shall be performed by an approved commercial testing laboratory, or by the Contractor subject to approval of the Technical Point of Contact.

3.5.1.2. Field sampling and testing shall be repeated as necessary or as directed by the Technical Point of Contact to ensure the required thicknesses and compaction are being achieved and that the materials are in compliance with the specifications. Materials not properly placed or areas not properly compacted, or not meeting grade and smoothness requirements shall be removed and replaced at no additional cost to the Government.

3.5.2. Reclaimed Base Course:

3.5.2.1. Gradation testing shall be in accordance with ASTM D 422.

3.5.2.2. Moisture density relations of soils shall be determined in accordance with

ASTM D 1557.

3.5.2.3. In place field density of soils shall be tested in accordance with ASTM D

1556. Five point compaction tests shall be performed to determine the optimum moisture content. A minimum of four 5-point compaction tests shall be performed. The tests shall be run so that the moisture contents vary by approximately 1-1/2 to 2 percent. A soil gradation test shall be performed on each sample used for the five-point compaction test.

3.5.2.4. A minimum of two field density tests shall be performed on each 400 foot long section of reclaimed base course (a minimum of 8 tests). The locations of the field density tests shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to performing the test. If cobbles 3-inches or greater are encountered when digging the test hole, then the hole shall be moved to a new location. Samples for compaction and gradation tests shall be taken at the test hole by widening and deepening the test hole.

3.5.2.5. Copies of all laboratory and field test reports shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact. The recording forms shall include all data collected, calculations, and final test results.

3.5.3. Bituminous Concrete Pavement:

3.5.3.1. Grade and Surface Smoothness Tests

Finished surface of bituminous courses, when tested as specified below, shall conform as close as possible to existing grade line and elevations and to surface-smoothness requirements specified. The grade of the completed surface shall not deviate more than 0.05 feet from the plan grade. The finished grades of each bituminous pavement course shall be surveyed at 25-foot intervals along the centerline and each edge of the roadway.

When a 10-foot straightedge is laid on the surface parallel with the centerline of the paved area or transverse from crown to pavement edge, the surface shall vary not more than 1/4 inch from the straightedge for the wearing course and not more than 3/8 inch for the binder course.

Measurements shall be made perpendicular to and across all bituminous pavement courses at intervals not to exceed 25 feet.

3.5.3.2. Laboratory and Field Density Tests

The densities of the completed pavement shall not be less than 95 percent of the density obtained from laboratory compaction of a mixture composed of the same materials in like proportions. Laboratory compaction will be performed per the standard methods outlined in Section 406 of the VTrans Standard Specifications. Tests shall be performed in sufficient numbers to ensure that the specified field density is being obtained. A minimum of one set of laboratory tests shall be performed for each of the bituminous base and wearing course mixtures used per 1,000 tons of each mixture placed. A minimum of two field density tests performed in accordance with ASTM D 2950 shall be performed on each 200-foot long section of bituminous course constructed for each course placed. The locations of the field density tests shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to performing the test.

3.5.3.3. Reporting Test Results

Copies of all laboratory and field tests shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within 24 hours of completion of the test. The recording forms shall include all data collected, calculations, final test results, compaction equipment, number of passes, layer thicknesses, recommendations and changes made in the field based on the test results, the weather conditions, type and number of tests, test instrument calibration data, and any other pertinent data. The Contractor shall maintain current copies of the test reports at the project field office for the duration of the project.

3.5.4. Final Clean-up

3.5.4.1. Remove all debris, rubbish, and excess material from the work area.

3.5.4.2. Remove excess asphalt material, and granular and reclaimed base course materials from the site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill. Do not allow excavated materials to accumulate on-site.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 90 dys. ANP 1 TOWNSHEND LAKE

DALE BERKNESS

3845 VT ROUTE 30

TOWNSHEND VT 05353

978-318-8459

961604

0002 90 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 90 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

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: VT190043 01/04/2019 VT43

Superseded General Decision Number: VT20180043

State: Vermont

Construction Type: Highway

County: Windham 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

* SUVT2011-028 09/14/2011

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER, Includes Form Work....$ 16.54 2.38

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 25.34 0.00

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

GUARDRAIL INSTALLER..............$ 12.93 0.00

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 17.50 4.92

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

LABORER: Common or General Includes Asphalt Raker and Concrete Work....................$ 14.40 2.31

LABORER: Flagger................$ 13.89 3.35

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

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

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

OPERATOR: Asphalt Roller........$ 18.27 5.16

OPERATOR: Backhoe...............$ 16.89 1.33

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................$ 18.03 0.00

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

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 19.10 2.29

OPERATOR: Cold Planer/Milling Machine...........$ 18.66 0.00

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 18.50 3.09

OPERATOR: Excavator.............$ 19.87 4.20

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

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 20.47 5.21

OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 21.00 0.00

OPERATOR: Paver.................$ 22.48 9.90

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

OPERATOR: Roller excluding Asphalt..........................$ 18.89 9.90

OPERATOR: Screed................$ 17.52 3.99

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

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

TRUCK DRIVER, Includes 10 Yard Haul Away, A-Frame, Dump, Water Truck................$ 15.83 1.14

TRUCK DRIVER, Includes all axles including Dump Trucks......$ 17.13 4.72

TRUCK DRIVER: Distributor Truck............................$ 18.10 3.71

TRUCK DRIVER: Semi/Trailer Truck............................$ 17.58 4.74

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…