Amendment W912WJ23Q0129-0002.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 revise the Statement of Work. Revisions are made in blue font.

Solicitation closing date remains September 5, 2023 at 5:00 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 28-Aug-2023

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912WJ23Q0129

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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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.

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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

28-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

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

jennifer.m.samela@usace.army.milEMAIL:978-318-8324TEL:

JENNIFER M SAMELA / ADDED BY UPASS

W912WJ23Q0129

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

INTAKE RAILING REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE

SURRY, NH

Statement of Work

I. General:

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and replace approximately sixty-four (64) feet of tubular galvanized steel railing located along the top of the intake structure at Surry Mountain Dam. Approximately thirty-eight (38) steel posts and approximately five hundred (500) feet of cable guard rail surrounding the intake structure and leading towards the gatehouse must also be removed and disposed of.

*Note – This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements):

OSHA 10 Certification Minimum 24-hour (In Classroom) Competent Person Fall Protection Training

Certificate Fall Protection and Prevention Plan Silica Exposure Control Plan Coring Plan (to included proposed corings and precast rebar locations) Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis CPR & First Aid Certification Product specification cut sheets

2. Location – Surry Mountain Lake is located at 108 Surry Dam Rd, Surry, NH 03431

3. Site Visit – Contact the Technical Point of Contacts to arrange a site visit. The Technical

Point of Contacts (TPOC) for the project are Project Manager, Christie Baker 978-318-8483 christie.l.baker@usace.army.mil and Civil Engineering Tech, Scott Bockus 978-318-8468 scott.s.bockus@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule – The work shall be completed 90 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. All submittals to include safety and product submittals shall be submitted, reviewed, and accepted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

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:

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.

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.

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 Statement of Work, based on the characteristics of the project*

e. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the 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. Specific Safety Section-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 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

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 5,000 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. General 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.

7. Crystalline Silica:

a. General: All activities that create a crystalline silica exposure must be completed in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.1153; Occupational Exposure to Respirable Crystalline Silica. The 1926.1153 standard has been deemed more stringent than EM 385-1-1, Section 06.N and shall be used as the primary standard for activities involving crystalline silica.

b. Submittals: A Silica Exposure Control Plan in accordance with 1926.1153 shall be submitted as a component of the APP. At a minimum the plan must address the following:

i. The tasks in the workplace that involve exposure to silica;

ii. The engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection used to limit employee exposure to silica for each task;

iii. The housekeeping measures used to limit employee exposure to silica;

iv. The procedures used to restrict access to work areas, when necessary, to minimize the number of employees exposed to silica and their level of exposure, including exposures generated by other employers or sole proprietors;

v. Employee Training;

vi. Medical Surveillance

c. Specified Exposure Control Methods: Reference the link below to “Table 1: Specified

Exposure Control Methods when Working with Materials Containing Crystalline Silica.”

Compliance can be achieved by fully and properly implementing the engineering controls, work practices, and respiratory protection set forth for the relevant task on this table: https://portal.edcoinc.com/storage/pages/OSHA/Table1sect1926.1153.pdf

d. Additional resources and information on OSHA’s Respirable Crystalline Silica standard can be found at: https://www.osha.gov/silica-crystalline/construction#constructionstandard

8. Pre-Construction Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of

Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Construction 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-Construction 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:

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. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor’s Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

NOTE: Work cannot begin until all safety paperwork is submitted and accepted by the Government.

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 Surry 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-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 progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Otter Brook Lake

480 Branch Rd Keene, NH 03431

Or emailed to christie.l.baker@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove and replace approximately sixty-four (64) feet of tubular galvanized steel railing located along the top of the intake structure at Surry Mountain Dam. Approximately thirty-eight (38) steel posts and five hundred (500) feet of cable guard rail surrounding the intake structure and leading towards the gatehouse must also be removed and disposed of.

2. 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.

Accident Prevention Plan Activity Hazard Analysis OSHA 10 Certification CPR & First Aid Certification Fall Protection and Prevention Plan Minimum 24-hour (In Classroom) Competent Person Fall Protection Training

Certificate Coring Plan (to included proposed corings and precast rebar locations) Silica Exposure Control Plan Product cut sheet

3. Existing Conditions:

a. Intake Structure: The intake structure at Surry Mountain Dam is located approximately 100ft upstream from the gatehouse. A spillway landing area is accessible by taking Campground Rd in Surry that allows vehicle access. A short section of ledge and rip rap lead to the intake landing where the railing is located (See Informational Map and Appendix A).

b. Safety Railing: The existing railing consists of nine (9) core drilled tubular metal posts and approximately seventeen (17) rails that have been damaged or are missing. An old metal tripod and winch system is also affixed to the concrete behind the railing (See Informational Photo 1).

c. Cable Guardrail System: There are approximately thirty-eight (38), 2.5 inch diameter steel posts ranging in height from 37 – 53 inches tall, set in varying substrates surrounding the intake structure and leading towards the gatehouse that are joined by approximately 500ft of ¾” steel cable. The posts vary in condition from rusted and hanging to still grounded (See Informational Photo 2).

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

7. 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.

8. Building Protection – Any involved building or structure, and all 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.

9. 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.

10. 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 his own means of communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site. The contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

Products shall be approved by the Technical Point of Contact prior to installation.

1. Safety Railing:

a. Materials:

1. 2.5” 1.5” outside diameter

2. Schedule 80

3. Galvanized steel

b. Specifications:

1. Guardrails shall extend 42 inches (+/-) 3 inches vertically above floor level measured at the uppermost edge of the top rail.

2. Mid rails shall be placed at the midpoint (21 inches (+/- 3 inches) between top rail and floor level.

3. Post spacing shall be 5 feet on center.

4. Guardrail shall be surfaced as to prevent injury resulting from punctures, lacerations, or snags.

5. The ends of top rails and mid rails must not overhang terminal posts, except where an overhang poses no projection hazard.

6. Top rail shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a force of 200 pounds applied within 2 inches of the top edge in any outward or downward direction, at any point along the top edge. The above force, when applied in a downward direction shall not cause deflection greater than 3 inches nor to a height less than 39 inches above the floor level.

7. Mid rails shall be capable of withstanding at least 150 pounds applied in a downward or outward direction without failure.

8. Guardrail system will meet all specifications as outlined in EM385-1-1 Section 21 and OSHA 3146-05R 2015.

Part 3 Execution:

1. Demolition:

a. Safety Railing

1. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the nine tubular metal posts, seventeen rails and a metal winch system located at the top of the intake structure.

2. Any holes left in the concrete from the removal of the rail system must be filled with a non-shrink grout that meets ASTM C1107 standards.

3. All materials must be transported off site and disposed of in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

b. Cable Guardrail System

1. The contractor shall remove and dispose of the approximately 38, 2.5 inch diameter steel posts and approximately 500ft of ¾” cable surrounding the intake structure and leading towards the gatehouse.

2. Any holes left in the substrate from the removal of the cable guardrail system must be filled with a non-shrink grout that meets ASTM C1107 standards.

2. Installation:

a. Safety Railing

1. Footings for railing posts shall be core drilled into the concrete. Railing shall be mounted with a removable guardrail mounting system.

2. Corings shall be a minimum of one foot in depth. The guardrail mounting bracket shall be face-plated and fixed using stainless steel expandable anchors.

3. The expansion anchors shall be ICC-ESR rated for use in cracked concrete.

4. Each post shall be spaced five feet on center.

5. All rail posts must be permanently fixed into the concrete. All rail posts must be pinned or bolted in such a way that makes them easily removable from the mounting brackets.

3. Additional Notes:

a. This work requires the use of fall protection due to working at heights over water. All work must conform with EM385-1-1 Section 21.

b. Cast rebar must be located by means of specialized equipment and locations of proposed corings included in a Coring Plan. Plan must be approved prior to the commencement of work.

(End of Summary of Changes)