Amendment W912QJ21Q0162-0001.pdf

W13G86120294490001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is necessary to provide responses to questions from industry and revise the Statement of Work.

Closing is extended until September 20, 2021 at 5:00 PM Eastern.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Sep-2021

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ21Q0162

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07-Sep-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Sep-2021

CODE

U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

696 VIRGINIA RD

CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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

SHEILA M WINSTONVINCUILLA / CHIEF, CONTRACTING DIVISION

W912WJ21Q0162

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Question 1. I. 4. Schedule Is it possible to extend the period of performance from 120 days? Most suppliers are having trouble with materials, etc.

Answer 1: Period of performance has been revised in the Statement of Work to 240 days after Notice to Proceed.

Question 2. II. Construct new garage: Siding / Roofing panel thickness I believe there is a typo. A standard 26 ga.

panel would be .019 and not .19.

Answer 2: Correct, the siding and roof panel thickness should be 0.019” thick. The Statement of Work has been revised to correct this.

Question 3. Can the rib height be 1 1/4" instead of 1"?

Answer 3: The rib height has been revised in the Statement of Work to between 1” and 1 ½”.

Question 4. The total height of interior plywood is 8'?

Answer 4. The plywood should extend the entire height of the building, 16’.

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 17-Sep-2021 05:00 PM to 20-Sep-2021 05:00 PM.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

GARAGE DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

THOMASTON DAM

THOMASTON, CT

Statement of Work

I. General

1. Scope

Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to demolish one (1) - 2 bay 36’x30’ metal garage and construct one (1) – 3 bay garage (42 foot length) x (48 foot width) x (16 foot high) at Thomaston Dam, Thomaston, CT.

2. Locations

The Thomaston Dam Project office is located at 331 Hill road, Thomaston, CT, 06787.

3. Site Visit

Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Project Manager, Steven Patchkofsky (978-318-8369) or steven.d.patchkofsky@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule

The period of performance is from 120 240 days from Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall commence work within fourteen (14) days after Notice to Proceed, prosecute work diligently, and complete all work no later than 120 days from Notice to Proceed. Work will not be permitted before 7:00 am or after 3:30 pm unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. No work will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. The following table identifies the task number, description and frequency.

5. Safety Requirements

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

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 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.

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.

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*

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.

Note: As part of the APP and AHAs include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project and use of masks/face coverings.

Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Requirements:

a. General: All load handling and crane operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16. These requirements are applicable to load handling equipment (LHE) to include cranes, derricks, hoists and power-operated equipment that can be used to raise, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load. This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

i. A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the GDA prior to any lifting operations. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.A.03.

ii. A Critical Lift Plan (Form 16-3 or equivalent in accordance with 16.H.02.d) is required to be submitted and approved by the GDA prior to any lifting operations.

b. Crane Operators: Crane Operators must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.

prior to the start of crane activities, documentation of operator certifications, qualifications and designations must be submitted to the GDA for review.

i. Certification for all crane/hoist operators shall be achieved by successful completion of written and operational testing hosted by a Nationally Accredited Crane Operator Testing Organization (or other option as listed in 16.B.03.)

ii. Crane operators shall have a current medical exam certificate (signed by an M.D. or D.O.) dated within the past 2 years, that states the operator meets the proper physical qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.05. (Refer to the Crane Operator Medical Clearance Form included in Crane/LHE Lift Plan template).

c. Qualified Riggers (QRs): Employers must designate in writing which employees are QRs and the specific rigging tasks for which they are qualified. All QR’s must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.01:

d. Signal Person: A signal person is required to be utilized onsite when the operator cannot maintain a full view of the load and the load travel paths at all times the load is rigged to the equipment. A signal person must meet the qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.06.

e. Records of all Load Handling Equipment (LHE): Tests and inspections shall be maintained on site, and these records shall be readily available upon request.

f. Operational Testing: An operational test is required to be completed in accordance with

ANSI/ASME, the manufacture’s recommendations, and 16.F.02

g. Shift Inspections: Before every LHE operation (at beginning of each shift or following a change of operator) a Competent Person shall, at a minimum, visually inspect the crane in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.D, applicable ASME standards, OSHA regulations and the manufacturer’s recommendations. Equipment shall not be used until this inspection demonstrates that no corrective action is required.

h. Load Test: A load test is required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.03

i. Before initial use of crane or hoisting equipment in which a load bearing or load controlling part or component, brake, travel component, or clutch has been altered, replaced, or repaired.

ii. Every time a crane or hoisting equipment(s) is reconfigured or re-assembled after disassembly (to include booms);

iii. When the manufacturer requires load testing.

NOTE: Load Testing shall be performed at 100 to 110% of the ANTICIPATED LOAD for the specified configuration, not to exceed 100% of the manufacturer's load chart at the configuration of the test.

Fall Protection:

a. General: The requirements of this section are applicable to contractors when their employees are working at heights above 6 feet, exposed to fall hazards, and/or using fall protection equipment. Every Contractor is responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.

b. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the GDA prior to any work being completed at heights. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must address the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.D.01:

i. Duties and responsibilities. Identify CPs and QPs and their responsibilities and qualifications.

ii. Description of the project or task performed.

iii. Training requirements to include safe use of fall protection equipment.

iv. Anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control.

v. Location of anticipated anchorages that will be installed during the project.

vi. Rescue plan and procedures.

vii. Design of anchorages/fall arrest and horizontal lifeline systems:

viii. Inspection, maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment.

ix. Incident investigation procedures.

x. Evaluation of program effectiveness.

xi. Inspection and oversight methods employed.

c. A Competent Person (CP) shall always be onsite while work at heights is being performed.

The CP must be designated in writing and be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.04. This includes a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of holding 5000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP or engineer.

d. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS): All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system.

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

Electrical

• General:

All electrical work shall comply with EM 385-1-1 (Sections 11 & 12) and applicable National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), OSHA and USCG regulations. In the circumstance there is a discrepancy between the codes and regulations listed above, the most stringent shall apply.

• Qualified Person

Electrical work shall be performed by a Qualified Person (QP) with verifiable credentials who are familiar with applicable code requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of State, National and/or Local Certifications or Licenses that a Master or Journeyman Electrician may hold, depending on the work being performed, and should be identified in the appropriate AHA. Journeyman/Apprentice ration shall be in accordance with State, Local and Federal requirements applicable to where the work is being performed.

• All electrical wiring and equipment shall be a type listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory for the specific application for which it is to be used. Appropriate PPE will be worn and/or utilized at all times and adequately match the level of associated risk.

• Emergency Procedures and Training. Employees exposed to shock hazard and those employees responsible for taking action in case of emergency shall be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Section 03.A, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151, and NEPA 70E 110.2c. The training shall include methods to release of victims from contact with exposed energized electrical conductors or circuit parts. Employees shall be regularly instructed in methods of first aid and emergency procedures, such as approved methods of resuscitation.

• All equipment and circuits to be worked on shall be de-energized before work is started.

Personnel shall be protected by a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) and procedures in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 12. Positive means shall be provided for rendering controls or devices inoperative while repairs or adjustments are being made to the machines they control.

• If work MUST be performed on an energized system, then the employer must first demonstrate that de-energizing introduces additional or increased hazards or is infeasible due to equipment design or operational limitations (i.e., testing, troubleshooting, etc.).

i. Energized work may never be performed without prior authorization. Once it has been determined that equipment must be worked on in an energized condition, an energized work permit shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for acceptance. > See NFPA 70E and EM 385-1-1, Section 11.A.02.c for permit requirements.

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.

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. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

vii. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

viii. Correspondence Procedure.

ix. Correspondence Procedure, Communication & Administrative Procedures.

x. Invoice and payment.

xii. Fall Protection Plan

xiii. Critical Lift and Standard Lift Plan with the use of LHE

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.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (APP) prior to the start of field work.

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) prior to the start of field work

iii. CT State License/Permits- The contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification.

iv. Preliminary Drawings: The contractor must provide preliminary drawings to include all four (4) sides of the building, window and door location, roof slope, snow/wind load calculations, electrical legend and conduit placement before construction begins.

Drawings shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact.

v. As-built drawings: The contractor must provide the Technical Point of Contact with detailed 11”x17” paper as-built drawings as well as a digital file after construction is complete of the building.

vi. Warranties: At the completion of this contract contractor will provide the Technical Point of Contact with any and all warranties associated with this project. To include roofing, siding, paint, doors and windows.

vii. First Aid and CPR Certifications

viii. Critical Lift Plan: A critical lift plan shall be used anytime there is work being done using Load Handling Equipment (LHE) that falls under Section 16. H of the EM 385.1.1.

ix. Standard lift plan

x. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan: In accordance with ANSI Z359.2 and EM 385-1-

1 Sect. 21.D.01

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. 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. No burning is permissible.

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. To the maximum extent possible all waste material shall be recycled in accordance with Acquisition, waste reduction and prevention, and recycling programs as described in Executive Order No. 13423 (January 2007), including any such programs adopted prior to the effective date of the Executive Order.

EPA Designated: Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request

Bio-based: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA Bio Preferred’ s minimum bio-based content level. Visit the Bio Preferred web site https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio based content level requirements.

The contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

9. Security

The contractor will comply with all established security policies at The Thomaston Dam Project.

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 24-hour notice of any such closure.

10. Contractor’s Personnel:

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements

The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified work properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

b. Employee Conduct The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with all Federal (including CFR 36), State, and Municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

i. Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

ii. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel, or other contractors

iii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers personnel, or other contractors.

iv. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property.

c. Removal of Contractor’s Employees The Technical Point of Contact may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the Technical Point of Contact, is incompetent, who endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee’s ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone, and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

11. 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.

12. Payment

The contractor will furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one monthly invoice, stating the work performed and the amount to be paid. Payment shall be made via progress payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 331 Hill Road Thomaston, CT 06787

Or Emailed to steven.d.patchkofsky@usace.army.mil

13. 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.

14. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules

The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work. (Note: The Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish this contract.) The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule and approximate times for beginning and ending. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

15. Damage to Government and Private Property

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’s operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the Technical Point of Contact, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

16. Inspections:

a) Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, herein.

b) General Inspection - Upon the completion of work the Contractor will inspect all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c) Equipment/Supplies Inspections - The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. Equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Technical Point of Contact. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

II. TECHNICAL

Demolition and Construction Requirements

Demolish 36’ x 30’ 2 Bay Metal Garage

1. Disconnect power

a. Contractor shall contact Eversource Power to have the main power running to the building shut off and disconnected before commencement of work.

2. Demolish Building

a. Contractor shall demolish building and remove debris from site using necessary tools and equipment to efficiently complete the job.

b. Once the building is demolished, the Contractor shall remove the concrete pad, and foundation. Demolition debris will be appropriately disposed of offsite.

c. Contractor shall smooth and level building footprint and work area after all construction debris is removed from site. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

d. Temporary fencing will be installed to meet EM 385-1-1 standards.

e. Construction debris will be taken to an appropriate landfill and all metals, concrete and brick will be taken to an approved recycling center.

f. The site will be clean and clear of all construction debris before departing each day; to be approved by the Technical Point of Contact. If at any time materials cannot be hauled off site by the end of the day, materials will be neatly stored and secured.

g. Contractor will provide traffic control (i.e. signage) along all roadways affected by construction activities.

Construct 3 bay 42’ x 48’ x 16’ Garage Contractor will provide the following:

1) Building shall be erected on a reinforced 10” concrete frost wall. The formed 10” concrete frost wall having a formed 24” x 12” footing will be constructed at a depth of no less than 42” below finish grade. The frost wall will extend approximately 12” above finished grade except where entry doors exist. The footing shall be 24“ wide, 12” deep reinforced with ½” rebar in accordance with industry standards. The concrete frost wall shall be formed atop the footing and have 12” carbon steel anchor bolts placed in accordance with building specifications. The frost wall and the footing shall be joined using ½” rebar extending vertically from the footing into the frost wall. The frost wall will be reinforced with parallel ½” rebar placed horizontally 12” on center 6 inches apart and fixed to vertical rebar protruding from footing. All reinforcement shall be in accordance industry standards, requirements for the location, and in accordance with any building drawings.

2) Contractor will install curtain drain around the perimeter of the building approximately 12” from the frost wall. Drain will be pitched to shed water away from the building. The curtain drain shall be of typical trench design 18” wide and 12” in depth with inlet at each corner to accommodate gutter downspout. The trench will be lined with Geotech fabric in such a way that it wraps over the top of the drain. The trench will be filled with ¾” stone to 6” depth, a 4” PVC schedule 40 perforated pipe will be place then covered with ¾” stone then Geotech fabric at 2” below finished grade. Loam will be spread to finish grade, seeded then straw applied.

3) Slab area shall be excavated to a minimum depth of 10”. Crushed stone will be placed and compacted to bring concrete level back to existing grade. The slab floor shall be 6” in thickness and 3500 PSI with reinforcement using steel rebar in accordance with up to date International Building Code, Chapter 19. A 6-mil polyethylene vapor retarder with joints lapped not less than 6 inches shall be placed between the base course or subgrade and the concrete floor slab, or other approved equivalent methods or materials shall be used to retard vapor transmission through the floor slab. There will be a bond break (expansion joint material) installed where the floor slab meets the frost wall.

4) Building shall be 42’ wide x 48’ long x 16’ high clear span pre-engineered garage kit.

The front of the building shall have (2) 10’ x 10’, and (1) 14’ x 10’ commercial grade garage doors, color brown, with windows. Doors shall be insulated and equipped with electrically powered door openers and have appropriate safety control devices.

One side of the building shall have (1) metal man door with door closer and commercial deadbolt.

The building shall also have (6) 4’ x 3’ double pane windows.

The building shall be designed in compliance with the State of Connecticut snow and wind load ratings.

The building shall be insulated with single layer fiberglass roll laminated with polypropylene fabric.

The building shall be sided with one-inch tall major rib, steel siding 0.19 0.019” thick commercial grade steel, secured with Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) galvanized roofing screws that meet manufacturer’s recommendations. The color of the siding shall be white.

The roofing shall be one-inch 1” to 1 1/2/ “ tall major rib type steel roofing 0.19 0.019” thick commercial grade steel, secured with EPDM galvanized screws that meet manufacturer’s recommendations. The color of the roofing shall be brown.

The building shall have 24” roof overhangs with 6” fascia with pre painted steel trim with color matched aluminum soffit and have a vent at the ridge peak. Gutters will be installed with down spouts draining in to installed gutter drains.

Building interior walls will be covered with ¾” x 4’ x 8’ tongue and groove (T&G) plywood. The ¾” T&G plywood will be secured to the horizontal girts using appropriately spaced, 1-1/4” self-tapping screws. Total height of plywood shall be 16’.

NOTE: Building design, door layout, window design and layout as well as color selections shall be approved by the Technical point of Contact and/or Project Manager prior to construction of the building.

4) Electrical:

Reconnect Electrical with appropriately sized electrical wire from pole to weather head on building. A 200-amp electrical service shall be provided and installed by contractor to include meter socket, ground rods, SD panel, (12) GFCI 20-amp outlets, (6) high bay T8 LED, 20,840 lumens, 144-watt light fixtures. The breaker panel will be surface mounted to interior plywood wall. Metal conduits will be used to supply power to surface mounted electrical outlets and light fixtures. Appropriately sized pull boxes will be placed in line for ease of install and future expansion. Details of switching will be discussed with Technical Point of Contact. At least 4 LED 28-watt, 2400 lumen Wall Pack lights will be provided and affixed to the building. Location of lights will be determined by Technical Point of Contact.

All work shall conform to the minimum requirements of the National Electrical Code in service at the time of installation and all electrical work will be performed by a Master licensed electrician.

All areas disturbed under this contract shall be returned to original condition or better.

Any Government property damage shall be replaced or repaired at the contractor’s expense.

NOTE: A drawing shall be provided by the contractor and approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to start of construction showing locations of doors, windows, outlets.

Work Locations The Thomaston Dam work location includes the following:

1. The Thomaston Dam Project office is located at 331 Hill Rd. Thomaston CT, 06787. The new 3 bay garage will be constructed directly across from the Vista Recreation area (see informational photo #1)

a. Schedule

i. Work shall commence within 14 days of Notice to Proceed

ii. All work shall be completed within 120 240 days from Notice to Proceed.

ii. Specific dates to be coordinated with the Technical Point of Contact.

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