Amendment W912WJ25QA098-0003.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

Offers 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

The following changes have been made:

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:

QUESTION 1: What is the distance from the crane's hook bottom to the floor?

RESPONSE 1: The distance from the bottom of the hook to the floor is approximately fifteen (15) feet.

Please refer to the additional photos included with this amendment.

QUESTION 2: It appears that the available space does not allow us to achieve the required load testing weight as specified due to available height and space constraints. How is load testing expected to be completed?

RESPONSE 2: The load test requirements have been removed from the Statement of Work and replaced with a revised Operational Test under a normal operating load. Please refer to the revised Statement of Work for additional information.

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

STATEMENT OF WORK :(REVISED)

OVERHEAD CRANE WIRE ROPE REPLACEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

UNION VILLAGE DAM

THETFORD, VERMONT

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General:

W912WJ25QA0980003

1. Scope - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for removal, proper disposal, and replacement of one thousand four hundred ninety feet (1,490') of one inch (1") wire rope on a seventy-five (75) ton Milwaukee overhead crane within the gatehouse at Union Village Dam. All work shall be performed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Location - Union Village Dam is located at 2 Main St, East Thetford, VT 05043

3. Site Visit - Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Project Manager, Heather Morse (802-295-2855) or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

4. Schedule -Work shall commence within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed, proceed diligently, and completed for use no later than two hundred seventy (270) days after Notice to Proceed. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the estimated start of field work. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays.

All pre-construction submittals shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed. The Government reserves twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on all submittals from the time of receipt of the submittal/resubmittal. If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted within seven (7) days unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work shall proceed prior to the pre-construction submittals acceptance.

5. Safety Requirements -

a. 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.pdf

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 TPOC 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.pdf

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

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

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.pdf

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 Person (CP) or Qualified Persons (QP) 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 TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC 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 TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Cranes/Load Handling Equipment (LHE) -

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 TPOC 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=cdmeuIZKLQI% 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=kzvU4YyG1yU% 3d&tabid=16438&portalid=76&mid=43543

7. Fall Protection -

a. General: This project involves working at heights above 6 feet, and implementation of a complete fall protection system. The prime and its subcontractors are responsible for establishing, implementing, and managing a fall protection program in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21.

b. Submittals: A site-specific Fall Protection and Prevention Plan is required to be submitted and approved by the TPOC prior to any work being completed at heights in accordance with the EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-7:

i. General:

1. Detailed description of the activity being performed;

2. Description of anticipated hazards and fall hazard prevention and control;

3. Assignment of personnel and their duties and responsibilities;

4. Inspection and oversight methods to insure adherence to the plan;

5. Describe maintenance and storage of fall protection equipment;

ii. Rescue Plan:

1. Methods for rescue;

2. Identify, select, and document anchorages for rescue;

3. Rescue equipment;

4. Identify safety spotters;

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

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

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

ii. Be trained in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-3. c, to include a minimum of 24-hour CP in fall protection training made up of classroom and practical hands-on components.

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

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

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

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

vii. Inspect fall protection equipment at the frequency required by the manufacturer and EM 385-1-1.

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

i. Be trained to the applicable level, as described in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-3. b;

ii. Provide technical support for the fall protection program;

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

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

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

NOTE: CPs may only approve non-certified anchorages that are capable of holding 5000 lbs. All other anchorages and horizontal lifelines must be certified by a QP.

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

i. Be trained by a CP in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-3. d, to include hands-on training and practical demonstrations;

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

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

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

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

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

vii. Understand the site-specific rescue procedures;

g. Personal Fall Arrest System Requirements (PFAS): All PFAS shall meet the requirements contained in ANSI Z359, Fall Protection Code, to include fall restrain and positioning systems. A PFAS consist of a full body harness, connecting means, and an anchorage system. General this equipment is certified for users within the capacity range of 130 to 310 lbs., including the weight of the worker, equipment, and tools. A CP shall inspect the equipment at least once semi-annually and whenever the equipment is subject to a fall or impact.

i. Full body harnesses shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 21-8. c. Body belts and full body harnesses meeting only the requirements of the ANSI A10.14 shall not be used. Equipment manufactured to ANSI/ASSP Z359.1 prior to 2007 is not permitted on USACE project sites. All full body harnesses shall be equipped with Suspension Trauma Preventers such as stirrups, relief steps, or similar in order to provide short-term relief from the effects of orthostatic intolerance.

ii. All energy absorbing lanyards shall meet the requirements of ANSI Z359.13 and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-8. c. (4).

NOTE: When an anchor point is below the dorsal D-ring, a free fall (FF) distance greater than 6 ft (1.8

m) is created. For these situations, a 12 ft. (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. A 12 ft (3.6 m) FF energy absorbing lanyard does not refer to the lanyard length. Instead, it refers to an FF that is greater than 6 ft. (1.8 m) up to 12 ft. which is created by the anchor point being located below the dorsal D-ring. The maximum length of the lanyard used shall not exceed 6 ft. (See EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-8. c.(4)(f))

Self-Retracting Devices (SRDs) shall meet the requirements of the ANSI/ASSE Z359.14 standard and be used in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 21-8. c. (5)

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

8. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction 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-Construction conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

i. Authority of the TPOC and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

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

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

v. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vi. Contractor's Equipment

vii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

viii. Invoice and payment.

9. Permits - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

10. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Union Village 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-hours' notice of any such closure.

11. Payment - After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of work, 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 thirty (30) days the Contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

North Hartland Lake

PO Box 55

North Hartland, VT 05052

Or emailed to heather.l.morse@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for removal, proper disposal, and replacement of one thousand four hundred ninety feet (1,490') of one inch (1") wire rope on a seventy-five (75) ton Milwaukee overhead crane within the gatehouse at Union Village Dam.

2. Submittals - Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves twenty-one (21) days for review and acceptance on all submittals from the time of receipt of the submittal/resubmittal. If changes are necessary to submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted within seven (7) days 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:

a. Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within thirty (30) days of Notice to Proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

i. Accident Prevention Plan (ENG Form 6293)

ii. Activity Hazard Analysis

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

iv. First-Aid, CPR Certifications

v. Job specific licenses and certifications

vi. Work Plan and Schedule - detailing how and when the work will be performed

vii. Lift Plans - to include Load Testing

viii. Fall Protection and Prevention Plan

ix. Hazardous Energy Control Plan - (Lock Out Tag Out)

x. Wire Rope Nominal Strength Certification

xi. Manufacturer's product data

b. Post Construction: By the completion of work and before final payment.

i. Comprehensive Annual Inspection Report

ii. Operational Testing Reportand Load

iii. Warranty Information

iv. Report of solid waste and recycling quantities

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with:

a. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

i. ANSI/ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes

ii. ANSI/ASME B30.1.5 Installation, Testing, Maintenance, Replacement and Rope Certification

b. EM 385-1-1 Appendix I Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1)

i. EM 385-1-1, Section 16 Crane and Hoisting Equipment

16.M Overhead and Gantry Cranes

c. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

i. OSHA 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes

d. Other appropriate Federal, State, and local codes for such an installation

4. Existing Conditions:

a. Gatehouse: The Union Village Dam gatehouse is located on the eastern end of the dam with access from Main St. in East Thetford, VT. Entrance to the building is via double hung metal doors measuring twelve feet five inches high by seven feet four- and three-quarter inches [(12' 5" (h) x 7' 4 3/4" (w)] that open outwards. The entrance does have a small concrete lip as shown in the pictures in Appendix A.

Once inside the building there are two (2) levels, the operations floor and basement substructure. The operations floor houses the gate operators and overhead crane while the basement substructure contains the gate well openings and heating system.

b. Overhead Crane: The seventy-five (75) ton Milwaukee overhead crane (serial no. 528) is pendent operated and located within the gate house on a steel rail and girder system located approximately twenty-five (25) feet above the operating floor. It is a top running bridge and trolley system with a Demag trolley and bridge motor powered by 110/480V three (3) phase electricity. Access to the crane platform and components is via wall mounted ladder on the south side of the gatehouse. Approximately one thousand four hundred ninety (1,490) feet of one (1) inch, six by thirty-six (6x36), right hand regular lay, Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC) wire rope in an overwrap orientation on the drums, was replaced in November of 1996.

5. 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.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal - The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC.

All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. 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. 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 fifty (50) feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands and vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met.

8. Building Protection - Any involved building or structure, and all of its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract. The building shall be secured daily at the end of each shift in order to restrict entry.

9. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

10. Government Resources - The Government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets when available. The Contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is not a restroom available at the contract site, and there is no access to potable water at the contract site.

The Contractor would have to provide these resources or have an acceptable alternative plan for these resources.

11. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the Project Manager immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation.

Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation.

Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

12. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified 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 the Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all, Federal, State, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee/employees.

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other contractors

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

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, is incompetent, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work. Notification to the Contractor shall be promptly made in writing if time and circumstances permit. Otherwise, notification shall be verbal or by telephone and shall be confirmed in writing as soon as possible. No such removal, however, will reduce the Contractor's obligation to perform all work required under this contract, and immediate replacement will be made as required. This requirement shall not be made the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

13. Omissions - This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, State, or Federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

14. Quality Assurance - The Contractor is responsible for the quality control of the contract work. The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control system to assure compliance with the contract requirements. The Government has the right to inspect and test all items called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and at all places during the term of the contract.

15. Receiving and Storing Materials - The Contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The Contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered goods.

Government employees will not receive materials or supplies for the Contractor and will not be responsible for damage to the Contractor's equipment or materials.

Part 2 Products:

All products shall be new, unused and to the satisfaction of the TPOC. Products shall be approved by the TPOC prior to installation.

1. Wire Rope:

a. Six by thirty-six (6x36)

b. Warrington Seale Construction

c. One inch (1") diameter

d. Right Hand Regular Lay

e. Independent Wire Rope Core (IWRC)

f. Drawn galvanized

g. Extra Improved Plow Steel

h. Factory Lubricated

i. Pre-stretched

j. Buy American requirement (FAR 52.225-9 and 52.225-10) applies to this work and further information can be found in the solicitation. All vendors shall indicate the origin of construction material included in their quote. Offers of foreign construction material must provide the information required by paragraphs

(c) and (d) at far 52.225-9 and twenty (20) percent shall be added to the cost of the foreign construction material by the Contracting Officer during quote evaluations.

Failure to provide the required information will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

Part 3 Execution:

Contractor shall furnish all materials, supplies and labor to remove and replace the existing wire rope that makes up the crane's wire rope assembly. The Contractor will also be responsible to perform a full operational test and annual inspection.

1. Demolition:

a. Wire Rope:

i. Contractor shall remove the existing wire rope from the overhead crane in accordance with applicable ANSI/ASME standards.

ii. Contractor shall properly and lawfully dispose of the existing wire rope offsite.

2. Installation:

a. Wire Rope:

i. Contractor shall install the new wire rope to manufacturer's recommendations to achieve full manufacturer's warranty and in accordance with ANSI/ASME standards.

b. Upper Limit Switch:

i. The existing limit switch shall be visibly inspected to confirm it is in proper and safe working condition prior to being re-installed on the new wire rope.

ii. Contractor shall set the Upper Limit Switch and confirm it is operating correctly by means of Operational testing outlined below (Section 4.b.5).

3. Annual Inspection:

a. Contractor shall complete and provide certification of an annual inspection for the overhead crane following the installation of the new wire rope.

4. Operational Testing:and Load

a. Contractor shall perform an operational test of the overhead crane with the new wire rope and load installed.

b. Operational Test shall include the following under a normal operating load:

i. Load lifting and lowering mechanisms

ii. Travel mechanisms

iii. Safety devices (including limit switch)

iv. Operational aids

v. Contractor in conjunction with project staff will install the emergency gate into an emergency gate slot and fully lower raise as part of the operational testing.and one (1) cycle

1) The Contractor will then lower in twenty (20) feet increments starting at upper limit switch, until the emergency gate is at the bottom.

2) At each (20) foot increment the contractor will cycle (raise & lower), the gate the length of that increment. The gate will be cycled four (4) times within each twenty (20) foot increment until the gate is at the bottom.

1) Typical time to lower/raise the emergency gate is approximately three (3) hours each direction.3)

c. Load Test shall include the following:

i. Use the test load weight recommended by the manufacturer

1) If the manufacturer is no longer in business and procedures are unavailable, a Qualified Person familiar with the type of equipment involved must develop and approve procedures.

ii. Hoist the test load for a minimum of five (5) minutes to ensure that the load is supported by the crane and held by the hoist brake(s). Lower the load test, stop lowering, and again hold the load for a minimum of five (5) minutes above the ground with the brake (s).

4. Comprehensive Report:

a. The Contractor shall prepare a written report listing all non-conformances with the identified requirements. The comprehensive report shall include, at a minimum, the following:

i. Include crane service number, location, and manufacturer.

ii. Include load test results

iii. Include a report key with the priority and condition codes given to each component included in the body of the report.

iv. Itemize noted problems by priority based on usage of component, safety concerns, and repair costs.

v. Itemize any other issues noted during the inspection by condition.

vi. Itemize the safety issues noted during the inspection by priority in a safety summary.

vii. List any noted problems with the operation of the sheaves.

viii. Indicate the size and type of wire rope on the crane.

KO CONTRACTING DIVISION, 696 VIRGINIA ROAD

CONCORD, MA 01742-2751

UNITED STATES

ALICIA LACROSSE, EMAIL: ALICIA.N.LACROSSE@USACE.ARMY.MIL TELEPHONE: 978-318-8902

AdminBy:

SCD: PAS:

SOLICITATION CLOSING REMAINS SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 AT 5:00 PM EASTERN.

ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED.