Amendment W912WJ25Q0001-0003.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment is necessary to provide responses to questions from industry, to revise the Performance Work Statement to update contact information for scheduling site visits, and correct the email address of the Contract Specialist in the Instructions to Vendors.

Questions/responses #5-#8 are applicable to this amendment.

Closing has been extended to December 20, 2024 at 2:00PM Eastern.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 21

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Dec-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 W912WJ25Q0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

22-Nov-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 X is extended, 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

06-Dec-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

EMAIL:TEL:

W912WJ25Q0001

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: What are the wage determinations for this job since Hazardous Material Handling and other applicable tasks are not listed on the linked wage determination sheet in the solicitation?

RESPONSE 1: As the work associated with this solicitation is classified as service, the applicable Service Contract Act Wage Determination was included for the applicable state and county. For any questions about wage determinations for specific types of work for this solicitation, contact the US Department of Labor at 1-866-487-9243 or visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd.

QUESTION 2: Was the previous building 2500 square feet?

RESPONSE 2: The building was 2513 square feet but the slab foundation is all that remains

QUESTION 3: Did the demo site’s previous building have a full basement?

RESPONSE 3: No, it is a slab on grade with no basement

QUESTION 4: Are there any as-builts for the building?

RESPONSE 4: Yes, please see attachment “As-Built Drawing” that will be posted on SAM.gov with the amendment.

QUESTION 5: What is the square footage of the asbestos tile?

RESPONSE 5: The exact square footage of the asbestos tile is not known.

QUESTION 6: How deep underground is the water line and sewer line?

RESPONSE 6: The depth of the water line and sewer line is not known.

QUESTION 7: The TPOC has been unavailable to schedule a site visit, who can I contact?

RESPONSE 7: The TPOC is currently out of office until December 16, 2024. Please contact Park Ranger, Joe Simonowicz at 978-318-8647 or Joseph.M.Simonowicz@usace.army.mil to schedule site visits at this time.

QUESTION 8: Is a bid bond required for this project?

RESPONSE 8: No, a bid bond is not required.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Dec-2024 02:00 PM to 20-Dec-2024 02:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

ADHERING TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE

SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED NON-

RESPONSIVE

INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.

2. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Michael Servant

b. Phone: 978-318-8300

c. Email: Mchael.E.Servant@usace.army.mil

Michael.E.Servant@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

SITE VISITS:

1. If dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

2. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

3. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATIONS:

1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7:

a. Vendors are REQUIRED to be registered in SAM when submitting a quotation and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment.

b. “Registered” in SAM means that the Government has marked the record “Active”.

2. The Government will deem quotes non-responsive from vendors that do not have an active SAM at the time of quote submission or by date/time of solicitation closing.

3. Provide Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): ___________________________

4. Provide CAGE code: ____________________________

SUBMITTALS:

Submittals (Accident Prevention Plan, Activity Hazard Analyses, Products, etc.) and Certifications/Licenses (10-hour OSHA, 30-hour OSHA, Competent Person in Fall Protection, Electrician’s License, etc.) that are specified in the scope as required by this solicitation are not to be submitted with a quote. The awarded Contractor will be required to provide all submittals and certifications within the time stated in the solicitation and resultant contract.

Failure to do so may result in termination.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

OPERATORS QUARTERS DEMOLITION

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

LITTLEVILLE LAKE

HUNTINGTON, MA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. GENERAL

1. Performance Work Statement Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to demolish and remove the materials left from one partially demolished building located at Littleville Lake. This includes the removal of asbestos containing material (ACM) floor tile. Reference analytical results performed on 14 SEP 2021 and MAR 2024 in the attachment labeled Test Results.

The work also involves testing of an existing approximately 300 feet of Water Line for the presence of Lead and approximately 100 feet of Sewer Line for the presence of asbestos and or lead.

Based on the testing requirement stated above, additional options to remove the 300 feet of Water Line and 100 feet of Sewer Line will be exercised depending if the tests show that no Asbestos or Lead are present in the Sewer Line, if no lead is present in the water line, Asbestos is present in the Sewer Line, Lead is present in the Sewer Line, and/or Lead is present in the Water Line.

All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Performance Work Statement.

2. Location

The Littleville Lake Operators Quarters is located at 77 Littleville Road Huntington, MA 01050.

3. Technical Point of Contact

The Technical Point of Contact for this contract will be Park Ranger Colin Monkiewicz.

Park Ranger Monkiewicz can be reached by phone at (978) 318-8278 or by email at:

Colin.J.Monkiewicz@usace.army.mil.

4. Site Visit

An appointment can be made by contacting the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger Monkiewicz.Park Ranger Joe Simonowicz at 978-318-8647 or Joseph.M.Simonowicz@usace.army.mil. Site visits are generally scheduled between 7:00am and 3:00pm Monday through Friday. A site visit is recommended for this contract.

5. Schedule The period of performance is from 180 days from contract award. Work will not be permitted before 7:00 am or after 3:30 pm unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact. No work will be done on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless approved in advance by the Technical Point of Contact.

All pre-work submittals shall be submitted within 21 days of contract award. 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.

6. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (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 electronically at the following link:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM%20385-1- 1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

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

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_2023Aug31.pd f

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 the 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.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6206_2023Aug24.pd

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 2, SSHO. A Level 2 SSHO is a designated employee with collateral duty safety and occupational health (SOH) responsibilities that meets the requirements of EM 385-1- 1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 2 SSHOs must possess:

OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training (or equivalent).

24 hours of documented SOH-related competency training.

3 years of related, cumulative safety experience within the last ten years.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Contractor’s SOH program. Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_2023Aug28.pd

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency. Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Scope of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the Technical Point of Contact in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the Technical Point of Contact within seven (7) days of an incident:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng _Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the Technical Point of Contact by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

7. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE) Requirements:( If Applicable)

a. General:

All load handling equipment (LHE) operations are required to be completed in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16. The requirements apply to all LHE with a hoisting or lifting capacity over 2,000 lbs. (907.2 kg). LHE includes cranes, derricks, hoists, and power-operated equipment (excavators, forklifts, rough terrain equipment) when used with rigging that can raise, lower, and horizontally move a suspended load.

b. Operator Requirements:

Only properly trained, certified, and qualified personnel that are designated in writing by the employer may operate LHE. Prior to designating any LHE operator, the employer must obtain the intended operational functions and proof of qualifications for the operator in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-3.

i. Certification: Crane operators must be trained, tested, and certified by a nationally accredited testing organization. The training must address applicable ASME B30 requirements and include a successful completion of written and practical/operational examinations.

ii. Physical Qualifications/Examination: Class I operators must receive a physical exam, at a minimum of every three years, meeting the requirements of the

ASME B30.5.

iii. Designation: The employer is responsible for designating operators and verifying all their required documents are completed in accordance with the applicable requirements.

c. Signal Person Requirements:

Signal Persons shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1- 1, Chapter 16-3. i.

d. Qualified Rigger Requirements:

Qualified riggers shall meet the minimum qualifications and requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 15-3 and 15-4.

e. Minimum Plan Requirements:

A lift plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to any lifting operations. Non-mandatory, lift plan templates are available for use. However, Contractors are permitted to submit their own lift plans, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-7.

i. ENG Form 6203, Crane Standard Lift Plan (SLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=qZwLLyJg _bA%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

ii. ENG Form 6213, Load-Handling Equipment Crane Operation Critical Lift Plan

(CLP):

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=cdmeuIZK LQI%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

f. Operational Testing:

A QP must conduct operational tests, in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 16-8.s, the applicable ANSI/ASME standard, and the manufacturer’s instructions.

g. Mandatory Form(s):

i. ENG Form 6209, Certificate of Compliance (CoC) for Load Handling Equipment (LHE) and Rigging:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=kzvU4YyG 1yU%3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

8. Excavation/Trenching Plan (If Applicable)

a. An AHA is required to be developed by a Competent Person (CP) for all work in excavations and trenches and must include the requirements in accordance with (IAW) Chapter 25-6 of the EM 385-1-1.

b. An Excavation and Trenching Plan is required when excavations or trenches are 5 feet or more in depth IAW Chapter 25-7 of the EM 385-1-1.

9. Silica Exposure Plan (If Applicable)

a. A site-specific Silica Compliance Plan shall be prepared by a Qualified Person IAW EM 385-1-1, Chapter 6, Section 6-7i. The name and documentation of qualifications, training, and experience of the Competent Person shall be submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for approval. The plan shall detail the tasks that involve silica exposure and the methods to be used to protect employees IAW 29 CFR 1926.1153.

The plan shall also detail how potential exposure to personnel in adjacent areas will be maintained within allowable limits.

Submit the plan to the Technical Point of Contact fifteen (15) days prior to initiating work involving silica exposure. Reference EM 385-1-1, Chapter 6, Section 6-7. i.

b. Where tasks are performed indoors or in an enclosed area, exhaust ventilation shall be provided as needed to minimize the accumulation of visible airborne dust. If the dust is exhausted inside the building or in an area outside the building where building occupants or the public may be exposed, the system must incorporate HEPA-filtration. If the building ventilation system provides air to an area where "restricted work" is being performed, the building air returns shall be blanked or closed while such work is in progress.

c. A "Temporary Restricted Area" must be established where tasks performed in accordance with Table 1 of 29 CFR 1926.1153 require that respiratory protection be used, or where tasks are performed that are not listed in Table 1, and where no historic or objective data exists to document exposures will be below the action level.

d. Temporary Restricted Areas must be designated with signs, barriers, or other effective means that will ensure unauthorized persons do not enter. If such work is performed in occupied buildings, dust barriers shall be installed as necessary to isolate the restricted area.

10. Lead Compliance Plan (based on test results)

a. This project involves the removal of approximately 300 ft of water and approximately 100 ft of septic line and associated segments.

i. Once the Sewer and Water Lines have been safely excavated and exposed, a person who has successfully completed the Massachusetts Lead Inspector and Risk Assessor Training course and is licensed as a MA Risk Assessor shall survey for lead or materials containing lead on or within the Water Line and/or segments.

ii. If the results of the Xray Fluorescence identify lead greater than 1.0 mg/cm2, the surface is considered to contain lead and the requirements of a Lead Compliance Plan, as indicated below apply, for the removal of the Water Line and associated segments.

iii. Surveys shall be performed using a calibrated Xray Fluorescence analyzer without Bluetooth capability or by destructive sampling.

iv. Documentation of calibration checks of the instrument on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standard Reference Material using the nominal 1.0 mg/cm2 (NIST 2573 – RED) and blank 0.0 mg/cm2 (NIST 2570 –

WHITE) paint films. The calibration check shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations.

v. The Contractor shall also collect three (3) Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure samples in the building which would be representative of the renovation or demolition waste stream for the work.

b. The Lead Compliance Plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to the start of work. The plan shall be developed as an appendix to the APP and describe procedures to protect personnel and the environment from lead hazards while performing lead hazard control activities.

c. Specifically, the plan shall address the following:

i. Documentation of qualifications for lead competent person. The Contractor shall have an individual on-site designated to perform the duties of the “Competent Person” as specified by OSHA 29 CFR 1926.62.

ii. The competent person shall be a person who can identify existing and predictable lead hazards in the surroundings or working conditions and who has the authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them.

iii. Documentation of employee training required according to EM 385-1-1, paragraph 6-3.h, 29 CFR 1926.62 (l)(1)(i), 29 CFR 1926.62(l)(2)(ii) and 29

CFR 1926.21.

iv. A description of each work activity in which lead is emitted, to include equipment and materials used, controls in place, crew size, job responsibilities, operating procedures, and maintenance practices, work activity locations and lead-containing components keyed to the project drawings.

v. Description of means to be used to achieve exposure compliance, including any engineering controls.

d. No demolition activities may occur that increase the workers' exposure above the Action Level of 30 µg/m3, without the Contractor taking appropriate precautions for employee protection. Contractor shall fully comply with the OSHA lead standard at 29 CFR 1926.62 and submit the results of all samples to Technical Point of Contact. Employee lead exposure assessment procedures to monitor and document employee lead exposure. Exposure monitoring shall include two types:

i. Initial determination (may be omitted if there is sufficient objective/historical data showing action level compliance according to the requirements); and

ii. Continued exposure monitoring required as a result of initial exposure determinations.

iii. Contractor shall submit documentation of laboratory analytical services for the analysis of lead samples. The laboratory shall be accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) and be a successful participant in the AIHA Proficiency Analytical Testing (PAT) program.

e. Protective clothing, housekeeping procedures to prevent spread of lead contamination both in and beyond the lead hazard regulated control area, and hygiene facilities and practices to prevent employees from inadvertent ingestion of lead.

f. Administrative controls to limit employee exposure to lead to include documentation of training IAW if engineering controls, or Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) fail to eliminate exposures exceeding the Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL).

g. Medical surveillance procedures to monitor employee exposures and proper medical clearance for respiratory protection.

h. Detailed sketches identifying lead hazard control areas, including decontamination areas and facilities, critical barriers, and physical and air distribution boundaries.

i. Perimeter or other area air monitoring outside or adjacent to the regulated area to ensure dust is minimized and appropriate controls are adequate.

j. Security required for each lead hazard control area; and

k. Proper documentation of all waste generation, characterization, transportation, and disposal (including recordkeeping).

11. Asbestos Abatement Plan

a. General: This project involves the removal of asbestos containing material (ACM) in the floor tile. Reference analytical results performed on 14 SEP 2021. A site-specific Asbestos Abatement Plan is required to be submitted and accepted by the Technical Point of Contact prior to initiating asbestos abatement tasks. This plan shall be developed as an appendix to the APP and describe procedures to be followed to protect employees and the environment from asbestos hazards while performing work that will disturb ACM.

b. All ACM activities, training, and submittals must be performed by a MA licensed

Asbestos Abatement Contractor and shall comply with OSHA Class II work practices, the EM 385-1-1, Section 06.C; 29 CFR 1926.1101; CFR 61, Subpart A and M; 454 CMR 28.00 and additional State and local requirements.

c. If the sewer line is identified as Asbestos containing. This project would then involve the removal of approximately 100 ft of Sewer Line and/or Line segments.

d. Once the Lines have been safely excavated and exposed, a person who has successfully completed a Department of Labor Standards (DLS), DLS-approved training course specific to asbestos cement pipe worker safety (e.g., the “8 hour OSHA Class II Asbestos Training: Asbestos Cement Pipe (ACP) Worker Safety” course) or another course similar in length and content that has been reviewed and approved in writing by DLS shall conduct a visual identification through field observations of the Sewer Line to be worked on (e.g. the manufacturer’s brand-label markings indicating transite material or the source of the line).

e. The visual identification shall identify the presence, location, amount, and condition of any asbestos-cement pipe. If the line is not identified as asbestos-cement pipe, the Contractor shall comply with 310 CMR 7.15(4) by performing a survey. The Contractor shall utilize Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (MassDEP’s) Template A for Pre-Demolition/Renovation Survey Form to document the visual identification.

extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.mass.gov/doc/asbestos-cement-pipe-guidance-document-2019/download

f. The Contractor shall comply with all the requirements of 310 CMR 7.15(12A) (c) when conducting asbestos abatement activities involving underground asbestos-cement pipe. The final visual inspection shall be performed in accordance with 310 CMR 7.15(12A) (d) and use the MassDEP’s Template B for Post Abatement Visual Inspection Documentation.

g. All asbestos containing waste material must be removed for proper storage/disposal.

h. The Contractor shall complete MassDEP Application for Non-Traditional Asbestos

Abatement Work Practice Approval Form (BWP AQ 36) must be submitted to the appropriate MassDEP regional office for any non-traditional asbestos abatement work practices. A detailed proposal for specific Non-Traditional Asbestos Abatement Work Practices, prepared by a DLS-certified asbestos project designer, must accompany the application form. In addition, a copy of the BWP AQ 36 application form must be submitted to MassDEP. https://www.mass.gov/doc/instructions-aq-36/download

i. The Contractor shall submit the Non-Traditional Asbestos Abatement Work Practice

Approval issued by MassDEP; an ANF-001 form filed for the abatement work to be undertaken. The ANF-001 form should include the MassDEP approval number for the Non-Traditional Asbestos Abatement Work Practice Approval and the date on which the approval was obtained.

j. The Contractor shall provide a copy of both the BWP AQ 36 and ANF-001 to the

Technical Point of Contact.

k. Specifically, the Asbestos Abatement Plan shall address the following:

i. A description of each activity where asbestos will be disturbed, including

OSHA class of work, equipment required, controls to be used, crew size, job responsibilities, maintenance practices, and locations keyed to project drawings.

ii. The method of notification of other employers at the worksite.

iii. A description of regulated areas, types of containment, decontamination unit plan, and engineering controls.

iv. Air monitoring plan – Perform air sampling for personal in accordance with 29

CFR 1926.1101 and EM 385-1-1 Section 06.C. The plan shall include the number of samples to be collected, analytical method to be used, and sample turnaround time. Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the testing laboratory selected for the analysis and reporting of airborne concentrations for asbestos fibers along with documentation of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited laboratory. Breathing zone air samples must be taken for at least 25% of the workers in each shift, or a minimum of two, whichever is greater. Air sampling must be representative of the 8-hour time weighted average (TWA) and 30-minute short term exposure of each employee.

Employees must be notified of the sample results no later than 5 working days after the beginning of abatement activities. The testing laboratory must be independent of the asbestos Contractor and must have no employee or employer relationship which could constitute a conflict of interest.

v. PPE, including respirators and clothing.

vi. Housekeeping procedures to prevent the spread of contamination and dust, both in and beyond the regulated area.

vii. Hygiene facilities and practices; Medical surveillance, as required as required by 29 CFR 1926.1101, to assess exposure and to monitor employee fitness to perform work tasks while wearing PPE (to include respiratory protection devices).

viii. Waste generation, containerization, transportation, and disposal (including recordkeeping); and

ix. Security, fire, and medical emergency response procedures.

l. Required Certifications and Licenses:

i. All persons who perform the functions of Asbestos Workers, Asbestos

Supervisors, or Asbestos Contractors must be licensed in the State of Massachusetts and possess current training certifications in the discipline authorized in accordance with 454 CMR 28.08. Provide documentation of licenses and trainings for all of the above functions.

ii. If the Sewer Line tests positive for asbestos, workers shall provide documentation of the completed “8-hour OSHA Class II Asbestos Training:

Asbestos Cement Pipe (ACP) Worker Safety” course or a course similar in length and content reviewed and approved in writing by DLS.

iii. At least one onsite employee will be designated as the Asbestos Competent Person and hold a current Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Certification in the State of Massachusetts

iv. Copies of certificates and licenses shall be kept on site and available for review if requested by the technical point of contact.

12. Pre-Work Conference Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-Work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will 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 on behalf of 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 Pre- Work Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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

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

b. Contractor’s Safety Program.

c. Accident Prevention Plan

d. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

e. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

f. Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

g. Contractor’s Equipment (including a current written safety inspection)

h. Correspondence Procedure.

i. Correspondence Procedure, Communication & Administrative Procedures.

j. Invoice and payment.

k. Critical Lift and Standard Lift Plan with the use of LHE (If Applicable)

13. Submittals

Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Performance Work Statement, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The 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 an 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 Technical Point of Contact for review and must be accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-Work Submittals: Submitted within 21 days of contract award. Submittals must be accepted before the commencement of any field activities.

i. ENG Form 6293, (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

iii. OSHA 30-hour general industry or construction safety training (or equivalent).

iv. 24 hours of documented SOH-related competency training

v. ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter)

vi. Appropriate licenses and certifications

vii. First Aid/CPR Certification

b. Other Submittals

i. Provide documentation of the submission of any required permit request to

MassDEP and any other local, state, or federal permits

ii. Provide copies of MassDEP ANF-001 (also known as MWP AQ-04) prior to any onsite field work.

iii. Critical Lift Plan: (If Applicable) A critical lift plan shall be used anytime there is work being done using Load Handling Equipment (LHE) that falls under Section 16. H of the EM 385.1.1.

iv. Standard Lift Plan: (If Applicable)

v. Asbestos Abatement Plan (AAP): prior to the start of field work.

vi. Lead Compliance Plan (LCP): (If applicable pending analytical results of Sewer

Line and Water Line)

vii. Silica Exposure Plan: (If Applicable)

viii. Excavation Plan: (If Applicable)

ix. Waste Shipping Records: Prior to final payment.

14. 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.

15. 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, vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met. To the maximum extent possible all waste material shall be recycled in accordance with Acquisition, waste reduction and prevention, and recycling programs as described in Executive Order No. 13423 (January 2007), including any such programs adopted prior to the effective date of the Executive Order.

16. Security

The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the Littleville Lake Project. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, areas may be subject to periodic closures, which in turn may reduce or inhibit the Contractor’s ability to access certain areas. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area.

The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

17. Contractor’s Personnel

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

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

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

18. Clean Up

The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the 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.

Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Government.

19. Government Resources The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

20. 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.

21. Payment After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request multiple payments.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 49 Knightville Dam Rd.

Huntington, MA 01050

Or emailed to colin.j.monkiewicz@usace.army.mil

22. 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.

23. Preferred Sequence for Work Schedules The Technical Point of Contact shall provide the Contractor with a preferred sequence, or order, of work (note: the Contractor must provide sufficient personnel and equipment to accomplish this contract). The Contractor will then be required to submit a work schedule and approximate times for beginning and ending of each task. Any proposed change to an approved schedule must be submitted in writing, coordinated, and approved by the Technical Point of Contact in advance of actual schedule changes.

24. Damage to Government and Private Property

The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the firm’s operations. 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 Contractors’ 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 restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the firm’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.

25. Inspections

a. Contractor Quality Control:

The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, herein.

b. General Inspection:

Upon the completion of work the Contractor will inspect all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or his representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies.

A Government representative may accompany the Contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Equipment/Supplies Inspections:

The Technical Point of Contact may inspect required equipment and, supplies at any time when in use on Government property. All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements.

Equipment found deficient shall be removed from service immediately until faulty conditions have been corrected and passed by the Technical Point of Contact. No such removal will reduce the Contractor’s obligation to perform all work required within the time scheduled under this contract. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

26. Existing Conditions

The existing building in no longer standing. Building demolition had started and was halted due to the discovery asbestos containing materials. The concrete slab with asbestos floor tiles and the flooring overlay remains, as well as debris scattered around the building site. See informational photos and attachments labeled drawings and test results for current conditions and asbestos test results. The concrete slab foundation is approximately 2513 sq ft and tested negative for asbestos. Reference the analytical results from MAR 2024.

B. TECHNICAL

1. Demolition of the Operator’s Quarters

a. Vegetation Clearing

i. Contractor shall clear all vegetation within 10 feet around the existing building footprint. Stumps and all woody vegetation 4 inches or less diameter at breast height will be removed from the site and disposed of properly.

2. Demolish Building

a. Contractor shall demolish the remainder of the partially demolished building, including the concrete slab foundation, and remove all debris from the site using necessary tools and equipment to complete the job efficiently and safely.

b. No hazardous wastes shall be treated on site.

c. The Contractor shall remove the pavement and failing metal culvert (approximately

125 feet of black top pavement from Littleville Road to concrete slab foundation).

d. The Contractor shall flatten and grade the removed roadway area with 3/4” screened loam. The finish grade will match the existing lawn.

e. Replace existing failed culvert with drainage swale.

f. Contractor shall smooth and level work area after all construction debris is removed from site. Any natural objects over 2 inches shall be placed in building footprint. Area then will be top dressed with at least 3 inches of 3/4” screened loam and seeded with grass seed. Screened loam topsoil shall be from a local source that is clean, and free of weeds, litter, and brush with appropriate organic matter suited for growing grass. Existing lawn areas disturbed by removal shall be covered with loam and returned to previous state and seeded to ensure regrowth of lawn area.

g. Upon completion of work, the Contractor shall clean up the job site to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact.

h. All demolish material/waste shall be disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

i. The site will be clean and clear of all construction debris before departing each day;

to be approved by the Technical Point of Contact. If at any time materials cannot be hauled off site by the end of the day, materials will be neatly stored and secured.

j. Contractor will provide traffic and pedestrian control (i.e., signage) along all roadways affected by construction activities.

NOTE: Applicable regulations: The Contractor SHALL follow all applicable Massachusetts Environmental Regulations relative to the asbestos abatement and disposal for the execution of this contract.

3. Removal of Sewer Line and Water Line (Optional Task Contract Line Items)

a. No work identified under the optional tasks shall be performed until the Contractor receives a formal modification to the Purchase Order signed by the Contracting Officer.

b. Option 1 - If the results of the Asbestos and Lead testing are negative, the Contractor will remove and dispose of the approximately 100 feet of Sewer Line as non-hazardous waste material, and shall backfill and compact the area.

c. Option 2 - If the results of the lead test are negative, the contractor will remove 300 feet of Water Line as non-hazardous waste material, and shall backfill and compact the area.

a. Option 3 - If testing indicates that the approximately 100 feet of Sewer Line contains 1% or more of asbestos, the Contractor shall safely remove and dispose of the line IAW Federal, state,…