Amendment W912WJ24Q0034-0004.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 0004 is to answ er questions from industry, questions/responses No. 16-17, and correction to Response No. 5, are applicable to this amendment. Also to revise the Statement of Work and provide as-built draw ings.

The quote due date remains February 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 07-Feb-2024

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 W912WJ24Q0034

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Jan-2024

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

07-Feb-2024

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

W912WJ24Q0034

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

QUESTION 1: Is this a prevailing wage project?

RESPONSE 1: Yes, please refer to the Wage Determinations in the solicitation.

QUESTION 2: Does this project require bonding?

RESPONSE 2: A Payment Bond is required for a contract greater than $35,000.

A Payment Bond and a Performance Bond are required when the contract exceeds $150,000.

QUESTION 3: Does the project require hydraulically driven system or are we allowed to dig and set the system?

RESPONSE 3: Posts will be set hydraulically, or otherwise mechanically driven to minimize space around set posts.

QUESTION 4: Are these roads open to the public traffic either pedestrians or motor vehicles?

RESPONSE 4: Dike roadways are behind locked gates in a remote location, so vehicles will not be using the area. Pedestrian traffic is a possibility by foot, bicycle, horseback, and/or with dogs.

QUESTION 5: Are the existing guardrails set into concrete foundations?

RESPONSE 5: The original built drawings indicate that there is just the concrete metal post in the ground.

QUESTION 6: Under 2. Installation paragraph C, Install wrap-around terminal ends at the beginning and ends of each of the Replacement sections, please confirm these are MASSDOT Standard Buffer Ends and not Guardrail End Treatments.

RESPONSE 6: Guardrail terminations shall be the standard rounded end unit. Refer to Information Photo #9. Guardrails shall be installed as close as possible to the existing guardrail start and end locations.

QUESTION 7: What type of guardrail will be installed?

Guardrail TL-3 in drawing 401.1.1 - 6’03” posts spacing, page 25, or Guardrail TL-2 in drawing 400.1.2 - 12’6” posts spacing, page 26?

RESPONSE 7: Please refer to the SOW, Part 2, Products, TL-2 type guardrail (post spacing every 12’6”) to be installed.

QUESTION 8: Please confirm that the standard length 6’00” steel guardrail posts will be installed as in drawing 400.1.5 with beam detail page 27.

RESPONSE 8: Confirmed, W-Beam posts.

QUESTION 9: Confirm that drawing 400.2.1, page 28 and drawing 400.4.1, page 29 will not be used.

RESPONSE 9: Drawings 400.2.1 and 400.4.1 are to be omitted.

QUESTION 10: Does this RFQ require a full technical write up to be provided?

RESPONSE 10: No.

QUESTION 11: Are the Standard/Critical Lift Plans required prior to award?

RESPONSE 11: Refer to SOW, 14. Submittals, submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of Notice to Proceed, prior to the start of any work.

QUESTION 12: Do the key personnel need to be identified prior to award? We may rotate our staff due to other project needs and would want to provide alternates.

RESPONSE 12: Personnel will be identified at the Preconstruction Conference.

QUESTION 13: After speaking with suppliers, if a long lead time is required for certain equipment or materials, is the government willing to accommodate for extending the completion schedule?

RESPONSE 13: The REVISED SOW period of performance has taken lead time into consideration. The work is to be completed no later than September 31, 2024.

QUESTION 14: We are a steel shop and can intake and recycle old guardrails, will receipt be required if we recycle in-house?

RESPONSE 14: Yes, refer to SOW, 14. Submittals, B. Other Submittals, i. Recorded amounts and receipt of proper disposal of existing guardrail shall be provided to Technical Point of Contact. Also see, Part 3 Execution, 1.

Demolition, A.

QUESTION 15: Can you please clarify which are the requirement for the project: MASH

TL-2 (Speed limit 44 MPH or less) or MASH TL-3 ( Speed Limit 45 MPH or more)?

RESPONSE 15: Speed limits on the dike will be 44MPH or less.

QUESTION 16: From the drawings and the pictures, it looks like the existing rails are steel. In the past, there have been concrete foundations for the rails that are very difficult to remove. If there is a foundation, will removing the rails and the foundations be required? Or can we cut the rails off and leave the foundations?

RESPONSE 16: Refer to the Revised #2 SOW, II. Technical Requirements: Part 1 General:

2. Existing Conditions and Part 3 Execution, 1. Demolition, B.

Note: The guardrail posts are not to be “cut off.”

QUESTION 17: Are there any concrete posts that are unseen in the pictures furnished in the Solicitation?

RESPONSE 17: Refer to Revised #2 SOW II. Technical Requirements: Part 1 General: 2.

Existing Conditions and “as builts” drawings. All guardrail posts to be removed are metal.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

STATEMENT OF WORK

GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

REVISED #2 STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General

1. Scope – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to remove, supply and install approximately 4,248 linear feet of Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division (MassDOT) standard steel W-Beam highway guardrail and hardware at two Barre Falls Dam flood control dikes located in Rutland and Oakham, MA.

2. Location – Barre Falls Dam is located at 200 Coldbrook Road, Barre, MA 01005.

3. Technical Point of Contact – The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Project Manager Daniel Lapolla. Dan can be reached by phone at (603) 490-0259 or by email at: daniel .g.lapolla@usace.army.mil

4. Site Visit – An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Thursday.

5. Schedule – The work shall commence within 15 days of Notice to Proceed and all work shall be completed no later than 120 days from the Notice to Proceed September 31, 2024. All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of Notice to Proceed. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal /resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of pre-work submittals. 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.

6. Safety – General: 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 Occupational Safety 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 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. Special attention shall focus on the requirements of EM 385-1-1, specifically Section 01.A.12 through 01.A.17 and Appendix A, (Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan). Work shall not proceed until the APP has been reviewed by the Technical Point of Contact and deemed acceptable for use on the project. USACE will provide a non-mandatory, fillable template APP. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements listed in EM 385-1-1 and this Statement of Work.

The APP shall interface with the Contractor's overall safety and health program. Any portions of the Contractor's safety and health program referenced in the APP shall be included and made site-specific. The Government considers the Prime Contractor to be the "controlling authority" for safety and health of the subcontractors. Contractors are responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

The Contractor shall conduct a safety meeting at the project site on the first day of work, whenever a new activity or phase of work begins, or at least weekly during the progress of work. All safety meetings shall be documented. The attached safety meeting form or a similar contractor-prepared form shall be used. Records of the safety briefings shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact weekly.

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. Work shall not proceed on a phase of work until the AHAs have been accepted by the Technical Point of Contact. A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the AHAs contents with all effected onsite employees. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

C. Required Personnel: The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one Competent Person

(CP) at each project site to function as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO). The SSHO shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The SSHO is required to have related construction experience and have completed a 10 Hour OSHA training (or more). In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 2 employees shall have (in-person) training in First Aid and CPR.

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

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

D. 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 Technical Point of Contact within 4 hours of the incident. Serious accidents, as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D, shall be immediately reported to the Technical Point of Contact. ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within five working days of an incident.

E. The Contractor shall complete the attached “USACE Contractor Monthly Summary

Record of Injuries/Illness and Work Hour Exposure” (for prime and its subcontractors) and forward the completed form to the Technical Point of Contact no later than close of business on the 5th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the Technical Point of Contact shall be electronically.

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

7. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (If Applicable)

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

This includes excavators, forklifts, and other equipment when used with rigging.

B. Submittals: A Standard Lift Plan is required to be submitted and accepted by Technical

Point of Contact 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:

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

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

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

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

v. Rigging: type, inspection, rating, need for softeners.

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

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

viii. Documentation of operational tests and annual/shift inspections.

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

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

C. 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:

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

ii. Hoisting personnel with LHE.

iii. Lifts made with more than one LHE.

iv. Lifts where the center of gravity could change.

v. 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).

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

vii. Lifts using more than one hoist on the same LHE.

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

ix. Lifts involving submerged loads.

x. Lifts out of the operator’s view.

xi. Load Tests.

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

xiii. 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 Technical Point of Contact for review.

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

ii. Crane operators shall have a current medical exam certificate (signed by an M.D.

or D.O.) dated within the past 2 years, that states the operator meets the proper physical qualifications listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.B.05. (Refer to the Crane Operator Medical Clearance Form included in Crane-LHE Lift Plan template).

E. 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.

F. Signal Person: A signal person is required to be utilized onsite when the operator cannot always maintain a full view of the load and the load travel paths when 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.

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

ANSI/ASME, the manufacture’s recommendations, and 16.F.02 when one of the following criteria is met:

i. Before initial use of a crane after a load bearing/controlling part or component, (brake, travel component, or clutch) has been altered, replaced, or repaired.

*Adding/removing counterweights is not considered load controlling/load bearing*.

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

iii. Every time a crane and/or hoisting equipment is brought onto a USACE project.

iv. Every year during annual inspection.

Operations testing, at a minimum, shall include the components listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 16.F.02.c:

1) Load lifting and lowering mechanisms.

2) Boom lifting and lowering mechanisms.

3) Boom extension and retraction mechanisms.

4) Swinging mechanisms.

5) Travel mechanisms.

6) Safety devices.

7) Operational aids.

H. 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.

iii. 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:

iv. 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.

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

vi. 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 accepted by the Technical Point of Contact.

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 be physically present to attend this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control personnel shall have the authority to act for the Contractor. 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 to the name of the project manager and quality control personnel with telephone numbers for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Preconstruction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis & Crane Lift Plan

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures

viii. Invoice and payment

ix. Security Verification

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 Barre Falls Dam. 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 work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure. If keys are issued for access to areas, keys shall be returned upon request of the Technical Point of Contact, or before final payment is made.

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

B. Employee Conduct: The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the firm’s employees strictly comply with all CFR 36 Rules and Regulations, 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. Changes to Quantity – The Government reserves the option, should it become necessary, to decrease or increase quantities in any or all designated contract areas. The Government may also, at any time during the duration of this contract, remove any portion of the contract responsibility and delete any subsequent work in the selected area. The Contractor shall be given adequate notification to prepare for either contingency. This decrease or increase will be deducted from or paid for in accordance with the bidding schedule or a negotiated cost.

Any increase in quantity must be negotiated with the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall not perform any additional work until the issuance of a formal modification signed by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Technical Point of Contact may, on special occasions decide to reschedule work in order to avoid conflict with visitation or unnecessary expense. The Contractor shall be given at least 24 hours’ notice.

14. Payment – Payment shall be made on a per job basis. 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 work, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. For jobs greater than 30 days the contractor may request progress payments.

All invoices may be emailed to daniel.g.lapolla@usace.army.mil Or mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Barre Falls Dam PO Box 519 Hubbardston, MA 01452

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary – Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment to remove, supply and install approximately 4,248 linear feet of MassDOT standard steel W-Beam highway guardrail and hardware at two flood control dikes at Barre Falls Dam, located in Rutland and Oakham, MA. The contractor will be responsible for properly disposing of all removed materials. All products shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. Existing Conditions – The existing 1958 era guardrail systems consist of metal posts, wire cable standoffs, and dead-man type connections lining the roadway atop two flood control dikes. The dike roadways are approximately 10-foot-wide paved surfaces, in varying stages of degradation. The dike structure is earthen fill with riprap on sloped surfaces on both sides of the dikes. The area is in a remote area behind locked gates. When not entering or exiting, gates must remain closed and locked (a gate key will be made available for the duration of the contract). The roadways to the area are dirt and could be rutted, holey, or uneven terrain.

See Informational Photos 6, 8, and 9 for more details.

a. Dike 1 is approximately 1332 LF (both sides included)

b. Dike 2 is approximately 2916 LF (both sides included)

Note: length of guardrail is approximate and should be verified by the contractor. Guardrail length of 12’-6” or longer is acceptable if it complies with the specifications and referenced standards.

Please see Informational photographs and as-built drawings for more information.

NOTE: As-built drawing # CT-1-3078-6 includes a note to “see sheet 12 for highway guardrail details”. This note references concrete guardrail posts on roadway leading up to the dikes, which is not relevant to this contract (and unrelated to the metal posts on the dikes themselves).

As-built drawing # CT 1-3080-8 (Dike # 1 Embankment Details) in Section A/6 & A/7 (top-right corner) depicts a highway guardrail post, with no depiction of concrete at the bottom of the post.

This drawing also includes details on Dike 1 building materials, including impervious fill, bank-run gravel, and rock fill on reservoir side.

As-built drawing # CT 1-3081-9 (Dike # 2 and 3 Embankment Details) specifies the materials of dikes 2 and 3 (dike 3 is not included in this contract, only dikes 1 and 2)

3. Clean Up and Waste Disposal – The contractor shall keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. All disturbed areas resulting from contractor activities shall be restored by the contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

4. 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.

No burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the work. Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

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

Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA 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.

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

7. Government Resources –The contractor shall supply his own means of electricity, water, and communication (telephone). The contractor may have a portable toilet delivered and placed near the work site, which may be secured by the contractor when not on site.

8. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring and Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the firm’s operation.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’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 firm’s operation.

9. 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.

10. Quality Assurance – The contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable always and at all places during the term of the contract.

11. 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.

12. Receiving and Storing Materials – The Corps of Engineers will provide a storage area and parking for contractor personnel. The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods. Government employees will not receive material for supplies for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the contractor’s equipment or materials.

13. Requests for information – After contract award, requests concerning the work of this project should be directed to the Technical Point of Contact.

14. Submittals – Although the Government 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 Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the

Government in acceptable form within 14 days of the Government’s response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and accepted by the Government.

Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of Notice to proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work activities.

A. Pre-work Submittals: Submitted and accepted within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.

i. Accident Prevention Plan

ii. Lift plan– If Applicable

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Product data sheet for materials to be used in installation

B. Other Submittals: Submitted at completion of work and before final payment.

i. Recorded amounts and receipt of proper disposal of existing guardrail shall be provided to Technical Point of Contact.

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. The following products are described for informational purposes only to assist the contractor for compliance with the MassDOT Highway Guardrail regulations for all phases for removal and replacement.

1. MassDOT standard steel W-Beam highway guardrail, single faced, galvanized, galvanized steel posts, and associated galvanized hardware.

A. Typical elements of the W-beam guardrail (a standard 12-ft, 6-in rail length is assumed) include the following:

B. 12-ft, 6-in steel W-beam rail sections (matching material – gauge, galvanizing) C. Eight each 5/8-in by 1¼-in galvanized button-head bolts with recessed nuts for each rail splice.

D. One each, ⅝-in rail-to-post galvanized button-head bolt with round washer and recessed nut for fastening rail to post; length varies depending on the type of offset block and type of post:

E. Materials and construction methods for guard rails including rails, posts, bolts, nuts, and miscellaneous fittings shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Highway Division Construction Standards, October 2017, Section 400.

Part 3 Execution

1. Demolition:

Remove existing 1958 guardrail systems on two flood control dikes (dikes 1 and 2 – see informational photos below for more details), including metal posts, anchors and wire cable, standoffs, nuts, bolts, and other associated hardware – approximately 4,248 total LF.

A. Contractor will remove and dispose of the old guardrail system off site in accordance with Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. Recorded amounts and receipt of proper disposal of existing guardrail shall be provided (see Submittals section).

B. All posts will be removed, holes filled and compacted, and new guardrail system installed. NOTE: there is no indication on the as-built drawings that the metal posts were installed using a concrete reinforcement at the base. See Informational Photo #7 and as-built drawings.

C. Holes from pulled posts shall be filled with clean gravel and compacted per MassDOT standards.

D. Anchor connection to the dead-man shall be removed.

2. Installation

A. Note: length of guardrail is approximate and should be verified by the contractor to coincide with factory lengths of each guardrail segment. Install approximately 4,248 linear feet of new MassDOT standard steel W-Beam highway guardrail, single faced, galvanized, galvanized steel posts, and associated galvanized hardware.

a. Erect work shall be plumb, square, level, accurate to spacing, and free from distortions or defects detrimental to appearance and performance.

b. All work shall be in accordance with Section 400 of the MassDOT Highway Division Construction Standards, October 2017.

B. Install radius panels as required to maintain original configuration.

C. Install wrap-around terminal ends at the beginning and ends of each of the replacement sections. Guardrail end should be in likeness to Informational Photo # 9.

D. Install reflective (delineator triangles) on every 3 panels.

E. Install guardrail system according to MassDOT Construction Standards – as attached: see drawings for reference below, numbers 400.1.0 to 401.1.6, 400.2.1, 400.4.1, 400.4.2.

https://www.mass.gov/doc/construction-standard-details/download

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