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IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

*SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

*PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT (978) 318-8255 or

ANN.M.ADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL. ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED AT THE SITE VISIT WHICH

CONFLICTS WITH THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ANN

MURPHY ADLEY. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT SHALL BE THE GOVERNING

DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO ANN MURPHY ADLEY AT ANN.M.ADLEY@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

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

NOTE 2: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment Bond or

(ii) Irrevocable Letter of Credit and

(iii) Performance Bond

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

A Performance Bond shall be required if the total price of the quote is greater than $150,000.00. The penal amount of the Performance Bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall also be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

NOTE 3: In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-1(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts greater than $35,000.00 but not greater than $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

NOTE 4:

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit a quote (formerly the Central Contractor Registration

(CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA)). Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

3. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

4. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

5. Tax Identification Number: ___________________________________

6. Contractors shall provide completed FAR clause 52.204-8 (Annual Representations and Certifications) found in Section K of this solicitation with their quote if the Contractors have not completed their annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at www.sam.gov. (See Paragraph 2 above).

7. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful Contractor will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

POTENTIAL VENDORS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS

PRICE ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST BE

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

BID SCHEDULE

GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

STATEMENT OF WORK

Bid Schedule

ITEM UNIT QTY TOTAL

Barre Falls Dam, Guardrail Replacement Dike 1

JA

Barre Falls Dam, Guardrail Replacement Dike 2

JA

TOTAL

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BARRE FALLS DAM

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 be completed no later than 120 days from the Notice to Proceed.

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.

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.

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

C. 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.

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

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

Informational Photos

Informational Photo # 1

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

Informational Photo # 2

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

Informational Photo # 3

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

Informational Photo # 4

BARRE FALLS DAM

BARRE, MA

Informational Photo # 5: Dike 1 with existing metal post guardrail system, to be replaced. All posts are to be removed, holes filled and compacted, and new guardrail system installed.

BARRE FALLS DAM

Informational Photo # 6: Dike 2 aerial view. Purple denotes approximate area for guardrail replacement.

BARRE FALLS DAM

Informational Photo # 7: Dike 2 with existing metal post guardrail system, to be replaced.

BARRE FALLS DAM

Informational Photo # 8: Dike 2 with existing metal post guardrail system, to be replaced. All posts will be removed, holes filled and compacted, and new guardrail system installed.

BARRE FALLS DAM

OCT 2017 Guardrail Construction Standards

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract.

The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures –this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (hhtps://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list if verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract ward. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

WAGE DETERMINATION

"General Decision Number: MA20240025 01/05/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: MA20230025

State: Massachusetts

Construction Type: Highway

County: Worcester County in Massachusetts.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least |

|30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2024

CARP0336-004 09/01/2023

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Includes Form Work)...$ 45.87 29.93

ELEC0103-007 09/01/2023

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN......................$ 61.39 35.61

ENGI0004-030 06/01/2023

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Group 1.....................$ 48.73 29.25+A

GROUP 1.....................$ 54.28 31.95

Group 2.....................$ 48.23 29.25+A

GROUP 2.....................$ 53.69 31.95

FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:

A. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot's Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLASSIFICATIONS

Group 1: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe; Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader; Broom/Sweeper; Gradall; Loader; Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete); Post Driver (Guardrail/Fences) Group 2: Bulldozer; Grader/Blade; Roller

ENGI0004-031 12/01/2022

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:

(Milling Machine)................$ 54.28 32.56

FOOTNOTE FOR POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS:

A. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Patriot's Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

IRON0007-028 09/16/2023

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 53.40 36.21

IRON0007-029 09/16/2023

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL...........$ 53.70 36.21

LABO0039-003 06/01/2018

Rates Fringes

LABORER

Asphalt, Includes Raker, Shoveler, Spreader and Distributor.................$ 33.50 22.92 Common or General...........$ 33.25 22.92 Guardrail Installation......$ 33.50 22.92

PAIN0035-023 07/01/2023

Rates Fringes

PAINTER (Steel)..................$ 55.51 35.10

SUMA2014-015 01/11/2017

Rates Fringes

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 56.70 21.08

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 56.48 20.62

LABORER: Concrete Saw (Hand Held/Walk Behind)................$ 41.78 18.37

LABORER: Landscape..............$ 40.39 17.68

OPERATOR: Crane.................$ 52.14 21.08

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 64.67 0.00

OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 48.14 17.02

OPERATOR: Piledriver............$ 44.46 16.94

PAINTER: Spray (Linestriping)....$ 48.00 0.00

PILEDRIVERMAN....................$ 45.65 23.33

TRAFFIC CONTROL: Flagger.......$ 23.00 20.44

TRAFFIC CONTROL:

Laborer-Cones/ Barricades/Barrels - Setter/Mover/Sweeper.............$ 44.49 12.41

TRUCK DRIVER: Concrete Truck....$ 33.69 15.79

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 30.38 7.20

TRUCK DRIVER: Flatbed Truck.....$ 48.53 0.00

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination.