Amendment W912WJ23Q0120-0002.pdf

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 a response to questions from industry and provide a revised Performance Work Statement.

Closing remains August 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 09-Aug-2023

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 W912WJ23Q0120

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Aug-2023

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 is extended, X 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

09-Aug-2023

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

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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: Can ropes be used to access the pins and complete the testing on the bridges instead of a snooper truck?

RESPONSE 1: Yes, ropes are permitted. Please refer to revised Performance Work Statement for additional safety requirements and submittals regarding rope access work.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

BRIDGE PIN ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY TESTING

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH SPRINGFIELD & BALL MOUNTAIN LAKES

NORTH SPRINGFIELD & JAMAICA, VERMONT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the phased array testing of four (4) pins on the North Springfield Lake Service bridge and four (4) pins on the Ball Mountain Lake Service bridge and prepare a final report for each bridge. Bridges are typically inspected by an under-bridge inspection truck.

2. Location – North Springfield Lake is located at 98 Reservoir Rd, Springfield, Vt 05156.

Ball Mountain Lake is located at 88 Ball Mountain Lane, Jamaica, VT 05343.

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a site visit. The Technical Point of Contact for each project location are:

a. North Springfield Lake Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is Project Manager Jason Farnsworth 978-318-8456 or jason.farnsworth@usace.army.mil

b. Ball Mountain Lake Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is Project Manager Alex

Cote 978-318-8453 or alex.j.cote@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed 120 days from the Contract Award. 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. The Pre-work Conference shall be completed within 14 days of Contract Award All submittals to include safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of the Contract Award.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 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_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:

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.

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.

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

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

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.

Note: As part of the AAPP and AHAs, the contractor shall 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 of Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

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

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

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:

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.

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 Performance Work Statement, 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 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.

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. Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms (Aerial Devices/Lifts):

a. General: All vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms (aerial lifts, articulating boom platforms/lifts, snooper trucks, knuckle boom lifts, and trailer-mounted boom lifts) shall be designed, inspected, and operated in accordance with EM 385-1-1;

Section 22.M and ANSI/SIA A92.2. These lifts and work activities must also comply with requirements in EM 385-1-1, Sections 18.G and 21.

b. Submittals: An Activity Hazard Analysis is required for all work involving a vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platform. Activity Hazard Analysis must be submitted for review by the Technical Point of Contact.

c. Required Personnel: Only personnel trained in the use of vehicle-mounted elevating and rotating work platforms shall be authorized to operate this equipment. Employee training shall be documented and included in the Accident Prevention Plan.

7. 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 and Rope Access Work Plan (*If Rope Access Work method is used) is required to be submitted and accepted by the TPOC prior to any work being completed at heights. 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 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

xii. Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access Training Certificate (*If

Rope Access Work method is used)

xiii. Rope Access Lead Technician/Competent Person for Rope Access Training Certificate (*If Rope Access Work method is used)

xiv. Rope Access Technician/Authorized Technician Training Certificate (*If Rope Access Work method is used)

xv. Rope Access Work Plan (*If Rope Access Work method is used)

c. NOTE: It is realized that means of fall protection for the first person establishing anchorages can be difficult. In this situation, fall protection may not be required while the individual is installing the initial anchorage point. Once this is installed, fall protection is required. These activities need to be addressed in the AHA and Fall Protection and Prevention Plan.

d. Competent Person (CP): The person designated in writing by the employer to be responsible for immediate supervising, implementing, and monitoring of the fall protection program, who through training, knowledge and experience in fall protection and rescue systems and equipment, is capable of identifying, evaluating, and addressing existing and potential fall hazards and, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures with regard to such hazards. The CP shall:

i. Be onsite at all times while work at height is being performed.

ii. Be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.04, to include a minimum of 24 hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

iii. Prepare, update, review and approve fall protection and prevention plans.

iv. Review procedures as workplace activities change to determine if additional practices, procedures, or training need to be implemented.

v. Supervise the selection, installation, use and inspection of non-certified anchorages.

vi. Verify End Users who work at heights are trained and authorized to do so.

vii. Inspect fall protection equipment at the frequency required by the manufacturer and

EM 385-1-1.

e. Qualified Person (QP): A person with a recognized degree, or professional certificate, with extensive knowledge, training and experience in the fall protection and rescue field who is capable of designing, analyzing, evaluating, and specifying fall protection and rescue systems. The QP shall:

i. Be trained to the applicable level, as described in EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.03.

ii. Provide technical support for the fall protection program;

iii. Have advanced understanding and knowledge of the requirements, equipment, systems, physical sciences, and engineering principles that affect fall protection and rescue systems;

iv. Supervise the design, selection, installation and inspection of certified anchorages and horizontal lifelines;

v. Be qualified to select proper fall protection and rescue equipment;

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

f. End User: A person who has been trained and authorized by the employer on the use of assigned fall protection equipment in a typical fall hazard situation. They must have an understanding of workplace activities and follow the policy, procedures, and instructions of the Competent Person regarding the use of fall protection, rescue systems, and related equipment. They shall:

i. Be trained by a CP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.C.05, to include hands-on training and practical demonstrations

ii. Bring all unsafe or hazardous conditions or actions that may cause injury to them or others, to the attention of the CP;

iii. Properly use, inspect, maintain, store and care for their fall protection equipment and systems;

iv. Inspect all fall protection equipment or damage or defects, prior to each use.

v. Understand the nature of fall hazards in the work area and how to properly mitigate them;

vi. Calculate free fall distances and clearance requirements of fall protection systems;

vii. Understand the site-specific rescue procedures;

g. 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. Generally this equipment is certified for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 lbs., including the weight of the worker, equipment, and tools. A CP shall inspect the equipment at least once semi-annually and whenever the equipment is subject to a fall or impact.

i. Full body harnesses shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.I.06. Body belts and full body harnesses meeting only the requirements of the ANSI A10.14 shall not be used. All full body harnesses shall be equipped with Suspension Trauma Preventers such as stirrups, relief steps, or similar in order to provide short-term relief from the effects of orthostatic intolerance.

ii. All energy free fall energy absorbing lanyards shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359.13 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.I.07.

NOTE: When an anchor point is below the dorsal D-ring, a free fall (FF) distance greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) is created. For these situations, a 12 ft (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. A 12 ft (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard does not refer to the lanyard length. Instead, it refers to a FF that is greater than 6 ft (1.8 m) up to 12 ft which is created by the anchor point being located below the dorsal D-ring. The maximum length of the lanyard used shall not exceed 6 ft. (See Figure 21-4 in the EM 385-1-1.

Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) shall meet the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z359.14 standard and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21.I.07.d

All scaffolding, aerial work platforms, scissor lifts, or similar must be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 22.

h. Rope Access Work: A Rope Access Work Plan is required when rope access is performed. A Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access must develop the plan and accompanying procedures and submit them to the TPOC for review and acceptance. The plan must be maintained at the worksite and accessible to all affected persons. The plan must include the following:

i. Detailed description of activity being performed and anticipated hazards or concerns.

ii. Assignment of personnel and their roles and responsibilities, to include identification of a Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access or Rope Access Lead Technician(s)/Competent Person(s) for Rope Access responsible for direct supervision of rope access work. Include necessary information/documentation to support qualification/training of such persons.

iii. List of rope access equipment to be used.

iv. Rescue Plan that provides procedures and methods for prompt rescue (e.g., self-rescue, assisted rescue, emergency service rescue, communication, rescue equipment).

v. Inspection and oversight methods to ensure adherence to the plan.

vi. Activity Hazard Analysis.

i. Personnel Qualification Definitions: The following are personnel qualification definitions regarding Rope Work Access:

i. Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access: As a minimum, Rope

Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access must meet and possess documentation of certification/training requirements for a Level 3 Rope Access Technician according to current industry standards for rope access (e.g., ANSI

Z459.1, ISO 22846-2, ASTM E2505).

ii. Rope Access Lead Technician/Competent Person for Rope Access: As a minimum, Rope Access Lead Technicians/Competent Persons for Rope Access must meet and possess documentation of certification/training requirements for both a Level 1 and Level 2 Rope Access Technician according to current industry standards for rope access (e.g., ANSI Z459.1, ISO 22846-2, ASTM E2505).

iii. Rope Access Technician/Authorized Technician: All persons performing rope access must at least meet the qualifications/training as a Rope Access Technician/Authorized Technician. As a minimum, Rope Access Technicians must meet and possess documentation of certification/training requirements of a Level 1 Rope Access Technician according to current industry standards for rope access (e.g., ANSI

Z459.1, ISO 22846-2, ASTM E2505).

iv. Rope Access Work Teams: Must consist of a minimum of two Rope Access Technicians. At least one member must be Level 2 or Level 3 Rope Access certified/trained.

j. Rope Access Equipment Requirements: The following are equipment requirements regarding Rope Access Work:

i. Equipment and components selected to be use as part of a rope access system must be compatible, be used according to the equipment manufacturer’s instructions, and meet equipment requirements contained in current applicable nationally recognized standards (i.e., ANSI Z459, ASTM E2505, ISO 22846-2, ANSI Z359).

ii. Anchorages: A Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access or Rope Access Lead Technician/Competent Person for Rope Access must identify independent anchorage systems for main and backup systems. Anchorage systems must have a minimum strength of 5,000 pounds (22.3 kN) or two times the maximum arrest force per system attached.

iii. Ropes: Ropes used as working line or safety line must be tested according to Cordage Institute (CI)-1800/1801 and be made of synthetic fiber with a nominal breaking strength of at least 5,000 pounds (22.3 kN) when new. The working lines and safety lines must be specifically designed and intended for life safety use.

8. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Work 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 Pre-Work 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-Work 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 and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan IAW EM 385-1-1, Section 21

v. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

vi. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

viii. Contractor’s Equipment

ix. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

x. Invoice and payment.

9. 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.

10. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at North Springfield and Ball Mountain Lakes. 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-hours’ notice of any such closure.

11. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must 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. 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.

For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request multiple payment.

All Invoices may be mailed to:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Springfield Lake 98 Reservoir Rd Springfield, VT 05156

Or email to: Jason.farnsworth@usace.army.mil

b. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Ball Mountain Lake 88 Ball Mountain Lane Jamaica, VT 05343

Or email to: alex.j.cote@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor for the phased array testing of four (4) pins on the North Springfield Lake Service bridge and four (4) pins on the Ball Mountain Lake Service bridge and prepare a final report with the findings for each bridge from the inspection. Access to the pins is usually by an under-bridge inspection vehicle.

Submittals – Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, 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 within 30 days of Contract Award.

The following submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities:

i. Accident Prevention Plan including Fall Protection Plan

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iii. Certifications & Licenses

iv. Proposed ultrasonic testing procedure

v. Proposed ultrasonic testing calibration process

vi. Access plan describing the procedures and equipment to be used to access the pins, note can be included as part of APP

vii. Qualifications of technician and company

viii. Rope Access Supervisor/Qualified Person for Rope Access Training

Certificate (*If Rope Access Work method is used)

ix. Rope Access Lead Technician/Competent Person for Rope Access

Training Certificate (*If Rope Access Work method is used)

x. Rope Access Technician/Authorized Technician Training Certificate (*If

Rope Access Work method is used)

xi. Rope Access Work Plan (*If Rope Access Work method is used)

The following submittals are required after the work is completed and prior to final payment:

i. Operational Test Results – Completion of field work and prior to final payment.

ii. Final reports, one per bridge, showing raw data collected, interpretation of the data, and summary of findings. Reports shall conform to AWS D1.5 Annex J. Reports shall also have a figure similar to Figure 20 of Publication NO. FHWA-HRT-04-042.

2. References – All work shall be in conformance with:

a. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

i. FHWA-HRT-04-042 – Guidelines for Ultrasonic Inspection of Hanger

Pins

b. American Welding Society (AWS)

i. AWS D1.1 – 2015; Errata 1 2015; Errata 2 016 Structural Welding Code - Steel

ii. AWS D1.5 – 2020 Bridge Welding Code

c. Other appropriate federal, state, and local codes for such an installation

3. Existing Conditions:

a. The Ball Mountain Lake Service Bridge:

i. Provides access to the control tower for the Ball Mountain Lake Dam.

The bridge is a three-span structure built in 1961 and is rated for all legal loads.

ii. The three span, 315’-0” structure consists of two plate girders supporting an 8 ½” reinforced concrete deck. The two end spans are 69’-6”, center of bearing to center of pin and the center span is 176’-0”, center to center of pin. The center span girder is 120’-0” between piers with a 28’-0” cantilever section on each end. At the end of each cantilever, there is a hinge connection with a 5” diameter pin supporting one end of each 69’-6” end girder.

iii. The distance from centerline to centerline of girder is 13’-4”. The curb-to-curb distance of the deck is 11’-4”. The floor beams are spaced 6’-8” on center.

iv. The control tower haunch supports one end of the northernmost span, while the remaining substructure units are two reinforced concrete piers and a concrete stub abutment at the south end.

v. From the construction drawings CT-1-4422 and Figure 1, the span nomenclatures are as follows:

vi. Span 1 (or Girder B, southern most pin to the south abutment); Span 2 (or Girder A, Pier 1 to Pier 2 including both 28’-0” cantilever sections); Span 3 (or Girder B, Control Tower to northern most pin).

b. The North Springfield Lake Service Bridge:

i. Provides access to the control tower from the crest of the dam. The bridge is a three-span structure, welded plate girder bridge built in 1960 and is rated for all legal loads.

ii. The span length of the bridge is 290’-6” center-to-center of bearings. The lengths of the two end spans are 93’-6”, and the center span is 103’-6”.

The center girders have 16’-3” cantilever sections on each end. At the ends of each cantilevered center span girder, there is a hinge connection consisting of 3” diameter pins secured in position by hexagonal solid nuts with washers. The pins connect the center cantilever girders to the end girders. The reinforced concrete deck varies in thickness from 7” at the curb to 7-5/8” at the centerline. The roadway width across the bridge is 10’-0” between 2’-0” wide curbs. On both sides of the deck, there are handrails attached to the top of the curbs. The handrail extends 3’-4” above the curb and consists of a three-pipe railing system.

iii. From Figure 2, for inspection purposes, the spans are numbered 1 through

3, with Span 1 closest to the south abutment. The pin connections are numbered 1 and 2, corresponding to the span numbering.

iv. The superstructure consists of two 4’-8” welded plate girders spaced at 9’-

0” on center. Attached to the plate girders are diaphragms and lateral cross bracing. All field connections are high strength bolts, and shop connections are rivets.

v. The substructure consists of concrete gravity structures. The two northern most ends of the girders are supported on haunches protruding from the concrete control tower. The two southern most ends of the girders are supported by a concrete stub abutment. There are two reinforced concrete piers supporting the two girders of the center span.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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 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.

7. 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.

8. 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 Project Manager 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.

9. 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.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all, 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, USACE personnel, or other contractors

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

Part 2 Execution:

1. BRIDGE PIN ULTRASONIC PHASED ARRAY TESTING:

a. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact three weeks prior to the commencement of work.

b. The Contractor shall conduct ultrasonic testing of all bearing pins. Testing shall be of the Phased Array Type. The Contractor shall submit for approval the proposed ultrasonic testing procedure, the proposed ultrasonic testing calibration process, and the ultrasonic testing qualifications of the testing entity.

c. Perform ultrasonic field tests, and provide all labor, equipment, and materials required for this testing. The TPOC shall be notified in writing of defective bearing pins or other defects that may be observed within 7 working days of the date of the inspections.

d. Testing shall in in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS D1.5M/D1.5.

Ultrasonic testing includes the pins at each bearing. Each location tested shall have an Ultrasonic Test Location Report submitted; photographs shall be included for each location. Reports shall also include an overall summary similar to Figure 20 of Publication NO. FHWA-HRT-04-042.

e. Testing Frequency - Provide the following number of ultrasonic tests:

i. Four (4) pins for the North Springfield Lake Service Bridge

ii. Four (4) pins for the Ball Mountain Lake Service Bridge

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