Solicitation W912WJ22Q0004.pdf

BALL MTN LAKE PROJ OFC

ALEX COTE

88 BALL MOUNTAIN LN

JAMAICA VT 05343

TEL: 978-318-8453 FAX:

W13G86120194200001

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

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1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED RATING

W912WJ22Q0004 26-Oct-2021 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)

ITEM NO.

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

*SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27 Alt 1 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO FRED E. RILEY AT (978) 318-8256 or

FRED.E.RILEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT WHICH

CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITAION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF FRED RILEY.

THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL

CASES.

**QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO FRED RILEY AT FRED.E.RILEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

NOTE 1: In accordance with FAR Part 28.101-1(c), the Contractor will NOT be required to provide a Bid Guarantee.

NOTE 2: 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 or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

NOTE 3: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment Bond or

(ii) Irrevocable Letter of Credit and

(iii) Performance Bond

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.

**No Payment Protections Required for construction contracts less than $35,000**

NOTE 4:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company names:

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 at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

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.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job BML Gatehouse Generator Replacement

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, and labor for removal and proper disposal of existing 100 KW standby generator components for installation of a brand new 100 KW standby generator and components at Ball Mountain Lake in accordance with the Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86120194200001

PSC CD: Y1QA

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

GATEHOUSE GENERATOR REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BALL MOUNTAIN LAKE

JAMAICA, VT

Statement of Work I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all equipment, materials and labor for removal and proper disposal of existing 100 KW standby generator and components. Furnish equipment, materials, and labor for installation of a brand new 100 KW standby generator and components consisting of automatic transfer switch, day tank, battery charger, and wiring. New generator must be in the same place as current generator.

2. Location – 88 Ball Mountain Lane, Jamaica, VT 05343

a. Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is Project Manager Alex Cote 978-318-8453 or alex.j.cote@usace.army.mil

3. Site Visit – A formal site visit will be conducted.

4. Schedule – The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract within 14 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The work shall be completed 120 days from the notice to proceed. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start date. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

5. Safety Requirements – 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 Occupational Safety and Health Administration (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_385- 1-1.pdf

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

a) Accident Prevention Plan:

1) 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. A non-mandatory, fillable APP template is available upon request.

However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

2) A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is 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.

3) Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC upon request.

b) Activity Hazard Analysis (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. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

c) Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

d) Required Personnel:

1) 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 at a minimum completed a 10 Hour OSHA training.

2) In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (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/or other sections of this Statement of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

e) Accident Reporting:

1) 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 TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC.

ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

2) The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Electrical

a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) 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.

e) 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.

f) 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.).

g) 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.

7. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE)

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. The 10-ton overhead crane in the building may be used for removal and installation of generator set by a qualified crane operator as stated in section 7.a.D below.

a) Submittals: A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the TPOC prior to any lifting operations. USACE can provide a non-mandatory, fillable template plan. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must include the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.A.03:

1) Personnel: roles, responsibilities, qualification/certifications, operator medical clearances.

2) Area Preparation: load handling location and path of travel, blocking/cribbing, overhead lines, ground stability; control/restrict personnel access near lift.

3) LHE Considerations: capacity/ratings, configuration, obstructions, inspection, ground support conditions.

4) Load parameters: weight, center of gravity, radii, and configuration.

5) Rigging: type, inspection, rating, need for softeners.

6) Environmental Considerations: wind, storms, precipitation, power lines in area of travel or load swing, counterweight swing area barricaded.

7) Certificate of Compliance for LHE and Rigging (Form 16-1)

8) Documentation of operational tests and annual/shift inspections.

9) Documentation of the wire rope’s working load limit (WLL) from the manufacturer.

10) A copy of the crane’s specification/technical data sheets. (PDF version is acceptable).

b) Critical Lifts: A Critical Lift Plan (Form 16-3, or equivalent, in accordance with

16.H.02.d) is required for lifts involving the characteristics listed in EM 385-1- 1 16.H.01:

1) Lifts involving hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, highly volatile substances).

2) Hoisting personnel with LHE.

3) Lifts made with more than one LHE.

4) Lifts where the center of gravity could change.

5) Lifts made when the load weight is 75% of the rated capacity of the LHE load chart or more (not applicable to gantry, overhead or bridge cranes).

6) Lifts without the use of outriggers using rubber tire load charts.

7) Lifts using more than one hoist on the same LHE.

8) Lifts involving Multiple Lift Rigging (MLR) Assemblies or other non-routine or technically difficult rigging arrangements.

9) Lifts involving submerged loads.

10) Lifts out of the operator’s view.

11) Load Tests.

a) When land-based LHE mounted on barges, pontoons or other means of flotation are required to travel while lifting the load.

b) Any lift the operator believes should be considered critical.

d) 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 TPOC for review.

a) 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.)

b) 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:

i. Have extensive knowledge, training & experience to sufficiently calculate loads, load weights, safe capacities and apply other safe rigging principles/procedures.

ii. Demonstrate the ability to utilize rigging materials and principles,

iii. Be capable of safely inspecting and performing rigging operations.

iv. Effectively communicate, be over 18 years of age, and have basic knowledge of

LHE capabilities and limitations.

v. Have demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the items listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 15.B.02:

1) Personnel roles and responsibilities.

2) Site preparation (terrain, environment).

3) Rigging equipment and materials.

4) Safe Hoisting Equipment operating procedures.

5) Principles of safe rigging.

6) Environmental hazards

(includes overhead interferences).

7) Rigging and handling the load.

8) Identify hoisting-related hazards.

9) The associated hazards when employee is required to be in the fall zone to handle a load;

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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

i. All signal persons must be qualified and trained by Qualified Evaluator (trainer).

Documentation must be provided by the Evaluator and must specify each type of signaling (e.g., hand signals, radio signals, etc.) for which they were trained.

ii. A Signal Person must:

1) Know and understand the type of signals used (radio, cell, hand, etc.) If hand signals are used, the signal person must know and understand the Standard Method for hand signals.

2) Be competent in the application of the type of signals used.

3) Have a basic understanding of crane operation and limitations, including crane dynamics involved in swinging and stopping loads and boom deflection from hoisting loads.

4) Demonstrate that he/she meets the requirements above through a written and practical test.

e) Operational Testing: An operational test is required to be completed in accordance with American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the manufacture’s recommendations, and 16.F.02

f) 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.

i. The shift inspection must be documented and shall include the results of the inspection, name and signature of the CP who conducted the inspection and the date of the inspection.

ii. Documentation shall be maintained for a minimum of 12 months, or the life of the contract, whichever is longer.

g) Load Test: A load test is required to be completed when one of the criteria is met in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.03. They include:

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. The actual anticipated load itself may be used as the test load if approved by the

TPOC

8) 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 Technical Point of Contact 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 Competent Person (CP) and Qualified Person

(QP) 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.

A Competent Person (CP) shall be onsite at all times 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 with related experience.

c) 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.

9) 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 will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may 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 Pre-Construction

Conference:

a) Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

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

c) Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

(Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

d) Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

e) Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

f) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

g) Contractor’s Equipment

h) Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

i) Invoice and payment.

10. 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.

11. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Ball Mountain Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

12. Payment – Payment shall be made on a per job basis. The Contractor shall submit, at a minimum, two invoices and completed, signed US Army Corps of Engineers ENG93 form to the Technical Point of Contact. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payment. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ball Mountain Lake 88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343

Or emailed to alex.j.cote@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials and labor for removal and proper disposal of current 100 KW standby generator and components. Furnish equipment, materials, and labor for installation of a brand new 100 KW standby generator and components consisting of automatic transfer switch, day tank, battery charger, and wiring. New generator must be in the same place as current generator.

2. Existing Conditions - The Ball Mountain Lake Gatehouse is located across a 31.6 Ton

Inventory Load and 59.4 Ton Operating Load bridge. Bridge length is approximately 340 feet. The generator is located on the top floor of the gatehouse. Access to the top floor is via ladder. Contractor can utilize USACE 10-ton overhead crane if the operator meets EM385-1- 1 operators’ qualifications. Current system was last replaced in 1996.

Note: Concrete floor including the metal grates are rated for 250 psf (Pounds Per Square Foot).

3. Submittals – Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this

Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the Government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

a) Accident Prevention Plan (APP) – Prior to the start of field work

b) Activity Hazard Analysis – Prior to the start of field work

c) Product specification sheets and cut sheets for generator, all associated electrical panels and equipment

d) Warranty information

e) Certifications & Licenses

f) Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

g) Operational Test Results – at completion of field work and prior to final payment

4. Codes and Standards – The generator set features, installation, and on-site testing shall conform to the requirements of the following codes and standards. The generator set must meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal emissions guidelines for standby power generation.

a) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

b) IEEE446 – Recommended Practice for Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Commercial and Industrial Applications

c) NFPA37 – Std. for the Installation & use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines

d) NFPA70 – National Electrical Code. Equipment shall be suitable for use in systems in compliance to Article 700, and 702.

e) NFPA110 – Emergency and Standby Power Systems.

f) Underwriters Laboratories (UL)2200 – Stationary Engine Generator Assembly

g) UL1236 – Battery Chargers

h) Other appropriate Federal, State, and Local codes for such an installation

5. 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.

6. 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 work stated in the contract). The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule for each task, and approximate times for beginning and ending of each required task listed. 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.

7. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from 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. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

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 daily when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and Local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

9. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products –

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.

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 BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred 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.

10. Building Protection – Any involved building or structure, and all of its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather-related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

11. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the contractor’s responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

12. Government Resources – The government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets when available. The contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The contractor shall supply their own means of communication (telephone).

13. Damage to Government and Private Property – The contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the contractor’s operation. The contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the contractor’s operation. 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 contractor’s 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 also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the contractor’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.

14. Contractor’s Personnel –

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service 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.

Note: At least one of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the contractor’s employees strictly comply withal Federal, 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.

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

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, Corps personnel, or other contractors

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, Corps personnel, or other contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on US 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, 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.

15. Quality Assurance – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. 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.

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 in each separate task is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein

b) General Inspection - Upon the completion of each task requirement, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the Statement of Work. The Contractor or their 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. Any 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.

d) Government Inspections - The Government will make deductions accordingly for work not completed in accordance with the Statement of Work.

17. 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 materials or supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

18. 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 product.

Part 2 Products:

Standby generator – Shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Generator:

a) Diesel generator shall be installed in the same interior area of the gatehouse as the existing diesel generator

b) 100 kW (ekW)

c) 3 phase

d) Auto start

e) Cold Start capability

f) Generator operator RPMs will not exceed 1800RPMs

g) Two-year standard warranty

h) 60Hz

i) 277/480 volts

j) Full engine protection including warning and/or shutdown for overspeed, low coolant, high temperature, low battery voltage, over crank, low oil level and pressure, etc.

k) Full flow lubrication oil filters with replaceable spin-on canister elements and dipstick oil level indicator shall be supplied.

l) A radiator fan guard must be installed for personnel safety that meets UL and OSHA safety requirements.

m) Readily accessible for service such as draining, refilling, etc.

n) Control suitable for –40 °C to + 70 °C (-40 °F to 158 °F) and altitude to 5000 meters

(13,000 feet)

o) The engine air-intake opening shall be equipped with an easily cleaned air filter which is capable of removing all materials down to 100-micron size with 97 percent efficiency from the combustion air supplied to the engine. The filter unit shall be easily removeable to allow replacement of the filter element.

p) The exhaust system shall have a flexible section at the engine. Flexible sections and expansion joints shall have flanged connections. Expansion joints shall be the bellows type.

q) Response time of no more than 10 seconds

2. Automatic Transfer Switch:

a) Automatic transfer switch shall be installed in the same interior location as the existing automatic transfer switch.

b) 225 amp

c) 3 phase

d) Indicator lights for power source and transfer switch status.

e) Integral engine exerciser

f) Automatic transfer switch must be protected by a sub-panel.

g) Power must be supplied to the entire building following manufacturers recommendations.

3. 10-Gallon Day Tank & Secondary Containment:

a) The new day tank and secondary containment shall fit in the same general footprint area of the existing day tank and approved by TPOC.

The current dimensions of day tank are 24” L x 12” W x 24” H and secondary containment is 26” L x 32” W x 21” H.

b) Dual wall

c) Design is compatible with all products

d) Day tank drain line shall be accessible and equipped with a shutoff valve

4. Batteries:

Contractor shall supply new batteries per manufacturer’s recommendations as well as an explosion proof battery box capable of containing all batteries needed.

Part 3 Execution:

1. Demolition:

a) The contractor shall disconnect the fuel lines from the existing generator. The fuel lines shall be purged, cleaned, and reused for installation where possible.

b) Disconnect exhaust pipes for the generator and replace.

c) Disconnect the existing generator, ductwork, and electrical wiring.

d) Remove existing generator and dispose of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. (Note: Concrete floor including the metal grates are rated for 250 psf.)

e) Remove existing day tank and fuel. Contractor shall pump fuel back into storage tank before removal.

f) Automatic transfer switch shall be disconnected and removed off site.

g) All material not reinstalled shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

h) All liquids shall be completely drained from the unit prior to removal from site.

2. Installation:

a) Install the new 100kW generator and components in the same location as the existing generator (see informational photo numbers 1, 5 & 6), in accordance with applicable Vermont building codes and manufacturer’s recommendations.

b) Installation shall include all necessary connections to the existing generator venting ductwork.

c) Install new day tank and connect to existing and automatic transfer switch

d) The contractor shall be responsible for all hook ups to the existing air and fuel supply system, including air supply ductwork, exhaust piping, fuel supply line, fuel return line, and fuel overflow line.

e) Anchor bolts and sleeves as required for the new unit shall be provided and set in the concrete if existing bolts cannot be reused.

f) Unit shall be mounted on vibration isolators of size recommended by the unit manufacturer.

g) At the completion of the installation the contractor will conduct a performance test of the new generator for a minimum of thirty minutes. The Technical Point of Contact will confirm that each element of the system is working properly.

ATTACHMENTS

PLEASE REFERENCE PHOTOS AND ATTACHMENTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN REGARDS

TO THIS SOLICITATION.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 120 dys. ANP 1 BALL MTN LAKE PROJ OFC

ALEX COTE

88 BALL MOUNTAIN LN

JAMAICA VT 05343

978-318-8453 FOB: Destination

961601

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

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 NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

WAGE DETERMINATION

"General Decision Number: VT20210022 01/01/2021

Superseded General Decision Number: VT20200022

State: Vermont

Construction Type: Building

County: Windham County in Vermont.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 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 $10.95 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 2021. 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 01/01/2021

CARP0108-007 08/31/2015

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Including Acoustical Ceiling Installation and Industrial Only; Excluding Drywall Hanging).........................$ 32.39 23.43

* IRON0007-002 09/16/2020

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 27.24 23.83

SHEE0063-005 01/01/2016

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC Duct Installation Only)...............$ 31.57 28.12

SUVT2011-007 02/10/2011

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Drywall Hanging Only)............................$ 23.00 5.94

CARPENTER, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, and Drywall Hanging..........................$ 16.48 0.00

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 20.24 7.27

LABORER: Common or General......$ 13.65 2.46

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 19.50 6.08

PAINTER: Brush Only.............$ 16.11 4.14

PAINTER: Roller.................$ 16.11 4.14

PLUMBER (HVAC Pipe Installation)....................$ 25.35 5.79

PLUMBER, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation.....................$ 24.04 8.25

ROOFER...........................$ 17.25 1.71

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire

Sprinklers)......................$ 22.50 6.08

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,…