SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Grey. Green. Clean.
CONTRACT WW-723R:
CHANNEL FORCE MAIN INTERTIE
SFPUC COMMISSION MEETING
December 2022
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Grey. Green. Clean.
Requests and Project Objectives
REQUESTED COMMISSION ACTIONS:
1. APPROVE & AWARD Contract WW-723R to Anvil Builders Inc.
2. AUTHORIZE General Manager to Enter into Letter of Agreement with PG&E.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES:
a. Increase Reliability of the Sewer
System
b. Provide Operational Flexibility
c. Allow for Future Inspections &
Maintenance of critical assets
2 SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Grey. Green. Clean. 3 CHANNEL FORCE MAIN:
Constructed In 1978
Conveys 70% Of Bayside
Flows (from parts of Islais
Creek, and entire North
Shore and Channel
Watersheds)
Critical Asset
North Shore
Channel
ISLAIS CREEK
TRANSPORT/STORAGE BOX:
Conveys flows by gravity
to the Southeast
Wastewater Treatment
Plant
Islais Creek
Background
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Grey. Green. Clean. 4 SCOPE OF WORK
NOT TO SCALE
PROPOSED VALVE WORK ON
CHANNEL FORCE MAIN
(little to no excavation)
Existing Channel
Force Main
Existing Islais Creek
Transport/Storage
Box
VICINITY MAP
PROPOSED
INTERTIE and
PG&E work
PROPOSED Concrete Work inside
the Transport/ Storage Box
(no excavation)
LEGEND:
SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | Grey. Green. Clean. 5 Photo looking westbound on Cesar Chavez during field investigation Engineering rendering of Proposed Control Panels on
Sidewalk Area
Questions?
DEPARTMENT
Infrastructure
AGENDA NO.
13 MEETING DATE
December 13, 2022
APPROVAL:
COMMISSION
SECRETARY
Donna Hood
AGENDA ITEM
Public Utilities Commission
City and County of San Francisco
Construction Award: Regular Calendar
Contract Manager: Bessie Tam
Award Contract No. WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie and Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with PG&E
Summary of
Proposed
Commission
Action:
Approve the plans and specifications ; and award Contract No. WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie in the amount of $15,796,272 and with a duration of 710 consecutive calendar days (approximately two years), to the responsible bidder that submitted the lowest responsive bid, Anvil Builders, Inc., to construct a pipeline connection and valve controls between the Channel Force Main to the existing Islais Creek Transport/Storage Box, and complete other associated appurtenances; and authorize the General M anager to ex ecute a L etter of Agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for PG&E to compensate the San F rancisco Public U tilities Commission’s contractor for utility project work and for work associated with embedding an existing PG&E high-voltage transmission line inside an underground valve- vault as part of the Project at PG&E’s sole cost. This action constitutes the Approval Action for the Project for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code . The Planning Department has determined that this action is exempt from the CEQA.
If the item is approved, the Commission will rely on that determination to make its decision.
Background: Project No. 10034718-1, the Channel Force Main Intertie Project (the “Project”) is part of the San Francisco Public Utility Commission (SFPUC) Sewer System Improvement Program and is located on Cesar Chavez Street, west of the intersection at Indiana Street.
The purpose of this project is to construct an underground pipeline connection and control-valves between two existing sewer facilities: the Channel Force Main located under Cesar Chavez Street (westbound lanes) , and the Islais Creek Transport/Storage box located under Cesar Chavez Street (eastbound lanes) and within the S an Francisco Municipal Transit Agency Islais Creek Motor Coach Facility. Portions of the new underground control valves w ill be encased in an underground concrete vault (new underground valve -vault) to allow for future Contract: WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie and Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with PG&E
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operation, maintenance, and replacement. In addition, to operate the new control valves, this project w ill also construct new electrical control panels in the sidewalk along Cesar Chavez Street, between Indiana and Pennsylvania Streets.
The project also includes modifications to the interior of the Islais Creek Transport/Storage Box near the intersection of Cesar Chavez and Mississippi Streets; and replacement of existing air valves along the Channel Force Main at two locations on Indiana Street, near 20th and 25th street intersections.
When completed, this project will allow dry-weather combined sewage flows to be diverted from the existing Channel Force Main to the existing Islais Creek Transport/Storage Box ; thereby, increasing the operational flexibility and reliability. In addition, the completed project will allow SFPUC in the future to inspect and rehabilitate approximately 2,000- linear feet of the existing Channel Force Main located downstream of this new pipeline connection.
Staff also recommends that the Commission authorize the General Manager to enter into a Letter of Agreement with PG&E for the purpose of defining the terms and conditions by which the SFPUC and PG&E will coordinate work and construct the new underground valve -vault around an existing PG&E electrical transmission line. During design, SFPUC and PG&E identified a high-voltage electrical transmission line that is in direct conflict with SFPUC’s proposed underground valve-vault. PG&E and SFPUC confirmed that relocation of this electrical transmission line is neither preferred nor feasible prior to the start of construction and such relocation may create more construction impacts to the community. Therefore, SFPUC and PG&E staff worked together to design the underground valve -vault to embed the existing PG&E electrical transmission line, and developed a Letter of Agreement outlining a payment process for PG&E to compensate SFPUC’s contractor for the extra work and costs associated with this design.
SFPUC staff recommends the agreement with PG&E as the most cost-effective and expedient way to implement the SFPUC project. The completion of Contract No. WW-723R for the price bid by Anvil Builders, Inc., requires execution of the Letter of Agreement between the SFPUC and PG&E. All construction work associated with the Letter of Agreement will be performed as part of SFPUC’s project. The cost allocations from PG&E that are set forth in the Letter of Agreement will be paid by PG&E directly to SFPUC’s Contractor. PG&E has already executed the Letter of Agreement.
Description of
Agreement:
This Letter of Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions by which the SFPUC and PG&E will jointly construct the project without relocating an existing PG&E high voltage transmission line that is in direct conflict with a SFPUC underground valve -vault on Cesar Chavez Street. This effort w ill minimize community impacts from disrupting the public right -of-way multiple times, and avoiding greater expense and inefficienc ies for PG&E and SFPUC .
Further, the Letter of Agreement establishes a cost arrangement for PG&E to compensate SFPUC’s contractor for the extra work and costs associated with allowing PG&E’s high voltage transmission line to be embedded inside SFPUC’s Contract: WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie and Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with PG&E
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underground valve -vault, with a total estimated cost to PG&E of $ 97,500.
SFPUC does not have any cost obligations assoc iated with this Letter of Agreement.
Description of
Scope of Work:
The contract work locations are on Cesar Chevaz Street, west of Indiana Street, and on Indiana Street near 20 th and 25th Street intersections. The contract work consists of:
• Furnish and install 48-inch and 66-inch diameter valves and piping, and mechanical joints;
• Construction of a new subsurface underground valve-vault on piles; • Installation of above-ground electrical controls and instrumentations systems;
• Replacement of air valves;
• Perform associated traffic controls and street restoration; and • Testing and commission of all major mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation systems before turning over to SFPUC for operation.
SFPUC staff coordinated with Public Works for pavement restoration and in an effort to reduce impacts to the community. Therefore, Public Works will be funding a portion of the pavement restoration work, which was work originally planned as part of Public Works’ paving program, but will now be performed through this contract.
As described in the Background and Description of Agreement above , SFPUC staff also coordinated with PG&E to efficiently execute the SFPUC-funded work while reducing potential impacts to the community. Therefore, the contract work includes work that will be paid by PG&E. The award amount is the contractor’s bid amount less the $97,500 amount that PG&E will pay directly to the contractor.
Budget & Costs: Funding: Project No. 10034718-1, Channel Force Main Intertie • SFPUC Sewer System Improvement Program = $15,751,916
• SFPW Street Resurfacing Program = $44,356
• PG&E = $97,500
Engineer’s Estimate: $16,000,000
Lowest Responsible, Responsive Bid: $15,893,772
Award: $15,796,272
Schedule: Estimated Notice-to-Proceed Date: March 1, 2023 Estimated Completion Date: February 9, 2025
Contract Duration: Seven hundred and ten (710) consecutive calendar days (approximately t wo years) (650 consecutive calendar days to Substantial Completion and an additional 60 consecutive calendar days to Final Completion)
Compliance with
Chapter 14B:
Set: The Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) established a 16% Local Business Enterprise (LBE) subcontracting requirement for this contract.
Contract: WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie and Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with PG&E
Commission Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
Local Business
Enterprise
Utilization and
Non-
Discrimination in
Contracting
Ordinance:
Submitted: The contractor committed to 16.52% LBE participation in its bid submittal.
Environmental
Review:
On May 9, 2022, the San Francisco Planning Department determined the Project to be categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) under Case Number 2021-006317 ENV. The exemption can be found here:
https://sfpuc.sharefile.com/d-s474115c809a643bb84e66098f7788903
This action constitutes the Approval Action for the Project for the purposes of the CEQA pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code.
Bid History: Advertised: June 28, 2022
Bids Received: On September 8, 2022, SFPUC received s ealed bids from three firms. The SFPUC determined that it was in the best interest of the City and County of San Francisco to reject all bids and re-advertise.
Re-advertised: October 14, 2022
Bid Received: On October 27, 2022, SFPUC received sealed bids from two firms, as follows:
Bid Rank Bid
Amount
Bid
Preference
Compensable
Delay
Adjusted Bid Final
Rank
1. Anvil
Builders,
Inc.
$15,893,772 N/A $67,500 $15,961,272 1
2. Mitchell
Engineering
Inc.
$16,602,616 2% $22,500 $16,292,614 2
Application of bid preferences in accordance with Chapter 14B of the San Francisco Administrative Code did not change the final ranking of the low bidder.
Contract: WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie and Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with PG&E
Commission Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
As a result, the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid was Anvil Builders, Inc.
The award amount is reduced by $97,500 for PG&E funded work, or is equal to $15,796,272 for Anvil Builders Inc.
Result of Inaction: PG&E is responsible for $97,500 of the contract work. If the Commission does not authorize the General Manager to execute the letter of agreement, this would either delay the contract issuance until the agreement is executed or delay the contract by requiring staff to remove PG&E’s scope of work and rebid the contract.
Recommendation: SFPUC staff recommends that the Commission adopt the two attached resolutions.
Attachments: 1. CMD Memorandum
2. Letter of Agreement with PG&E (with attachment)
Contract: WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie and Authorize the General Manager to Execute a Letter of Agreement with PG&E
Commission Meeting Date: December 13, 2022
NOT TO SCALE
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
City and County of San Francisco
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise, Sewer System Improvement Program identified the need to construct a pipeline connection between the Channel Force Main and the Islais Creek Transport/Storage Box to increase operational flexibility for dry-weather sewage conveyance; and WHEREAS, During design, SFPUC and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (“PG&E”) identified a high- voltage electrical transmission line that is in direct conflict with SFPUC’s proposed underground valve-vault; and
WHEREAS, SFPUC and PG&E agreed that it is cost effective and efficient for both parties to allow PG&E and SFPUC’s contractor to coordinate for the construction of a new underground valve-vault around an existing PG&E electrical transmission line under Cesar Chavez Street; and WHEREAS, Through a Letter of Agreement, PG&E has agreed to compensate SFPUC’s Contractor for the additional costs and work associated with excavating and working around the existing PG&E transmission line; and
WHEREAS, PG&E has already executed this Letter of Agreement; and WHEREAS, The completion of Contract No. WW -723R for the price bid by Anvil Builders, Inc., requires execution of the Letter of Agreement between the SFPUC and PG&E; and WHEREAS, On May 9, 2022, the San Francisco Planning Department determined the Project to be categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) under Case Number 2021-006317ENV; and
WHEREAS, This action constitutes the Approval Action for the Project for the purposes of the CEQA pursuant to Section 31.04(h) of the San Francisco Administrative Code; now , therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Commission hereby authorizes the General Manager to execute the Letter of Agreement with PG&E.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Public Utilities Commission at its meeting of December 13, 2022.
Secretary, Public Utilities Commission
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
City and County of San Francisco
RESOLUTION NO.
WHEREAS, The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) Wastewater Enterprise, Sewer System Improvement Program identified the need to construct a pipeline connection between the Channel Force Main and the Islais Creek Transport/Storage Box to increase operational flexibility for dry-weather sewage conveyance; and WHEREAS, On June 28, 2022, the SFPUC advertised Contract No. WW -723, Channel Force Main Intertie; and
WHEREAS, On September 8, 2022, SFPUC received three bids but determined that it was in the best interest of the City and County of San Francisco to reject all bids and re-advertise; and WHEREAS, On October 14, 2022, SFPUC advertised Contract No. WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie; and
WHEREAS, The Engineer’s Estimate is $16,000,000 for this construction contract; and WHEREAS, The contract duration is 710 consecutive calendar days; and WHEREAS, On October 27, 2022, SFPUC received and publicly opened two bids; and WHEREAS, SFPUC staff and Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) review of the bids for responsibility, responsiveness and application of bid preferences resulted in the establishment of Anvil Builders, Inc., as the responsible bidder with the lowest responsive bid; and WHEREAS, CMD established a 16% L ocal Business E nterprise ( LBE) subcontracting requirement for this contract, and the contractor committed to 16.52% LBE participation in its bid submittal; and
WHEREAS, Funds are available from Project No. 10034718-1, Channel Force Main Intertie and from Public Works Paving Program; and
WHEREAS, On May 9, 2022, the San Francisco Planning Department determined the Project to be categorically exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) under Case Number 2021-006317ENV; now, therefore, be it
WHEREAS, Completion of Contract No. WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie for the price bid by Anvil Builders, Inc. requires execution of a Letter of Agreement between the SFPUC and PG&E, which is the subject of an accompanying resolution; now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, This Commission hereby approves the plans and specifications and awards Contract No. WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie , in the amount of $15,796,272, for a duration of 710 consecutive calendar days, to the responsible bidder that submitted the lowest responsive bid, Anvil Builders, Inc.
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Public Utilities Commission at its meeting of December 13, 2022.
Secretary, Public Utilities Commission
London N. Breed, Mayor
Carmen Chu, City Administrator
Romulus Asenloo, Director
1155 Market Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103 Telephone (415) 581-2310; Fax (415) 581-2351
GENERAL SERVICES AGENCY
CONTRACT MONITORING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM
Date: November 7, 2022
To: Bessie Tam, SFPUC
Carman Luk, SFPUC
From: Michelle Kassatly, Contract Compliance Officer, CMD
Subject: WW- 723R Channel Force Main Intertie Project
The Contract Monitoring Division (“CMD”) has reviewed the bids submitted for the above referenced project, applied the appropriate bid discounts, and determined responsiveness to the Chapter 14B pre-award requirements. The Micro/Small/SBA-LBE subcontracting participation requirement is 16% for this project.
The LBE subcontractor participation requirement for this Contract is 16.00%. The LBE participation requirement is 16% due to the work pertaining to installation of specialized wastewater equipment, including connection to an existing 66” channel force main and a 48” bypass to the existing sewer box. The connection assembly includes seismic joints, cone & plug valves, and actuators which require specialty manufacturer. The install of these specialty items also requires heavy coordination with shutdowns of the system and constrained to limited work hours, which makes it harder to sub out the work. In addition, a large portion of underground concrete vault construction which houses a large portion of the assembly, involves specialty work including waterproofing and micropiles, which are specialty work that only specific Contractors with specific qualifying experience can perform.
Below is a summary of CMD’s review.
Bid Discount
Bidder
(PeopleSoft:
Supplier/Su
pplier ID)
LBE Status,
Type and
Size
(PS: LBE and
LBE Size)
Base Bid
(PS:
Maximum
Amount)
Compensable
Delay LBE Bid
Discount
Adjusted Bid
with LBE
Bid Discount
Anvil
Builders
Inc.
Non-LBE $15,893,772 $67,500 Not eligible $15,961,272
Mitchell
Engineering
SF LBE-OBE
(Micro)
$16,602,616 $22,500 2% =
$332,502.30
$16,292,613.70
LBE Subcontracting Participation Requirement
Anvil Builders Inc. (“Anvil”) is the lowest responsive bidder. Anvil met the 16% Micro/Small/SBA-LBE subcontracting requirement by listing the following Micro/Small/SBA-LBE firm(s) on Section 00 43 36 (Subcontractor List):
Subcontractor Scope of
Work
LBE Status,
Type and
Size
Listed Amount
(PS: Amount
($)/Responsible
for)
Credited
Amount
Credited
Participation
(PS: Percent
LBE (%))
R & S Construction
Management, Inc.
Concrete
and Demo
(Partial)
SF LBE-MBE
(Micro) $1,057,770 $1,057,770 6.66%
Transpacific Steel
LLC Rebar SF LBE-MBE
(Micro) $325,470 $325,470 2.05%
Bay Line Cutting &
Coring Inc Sawcutting SF LBE-MBE
(Micro) $39,276 $39,276 0.25%
Larratt Bros.
Plumbing Inc. Plumbing SF LBE-OBE
(Small) $153,782 $153,782 0.97%
Total Traffic Control
Inc.
Traffic
Control
SF LBE-OBE
(Micro) $648,320 $648,320 4.08%
M C Metal Inc Misc. Metals SF LBE-MBE
(Micro) $237,700 $237,700 1.50%
Ronan Construction,
Inc. Paving SF LBE-OBE
(Micro) $123,746 $123,746 0.78%
Mike O’Dell Surveys Surveying SF LBE-OBE
(Micro) $37,040 $37,040 0.23%
TOTAL $2,623,104 $2,623,104
16.52%
Anvil also listed the following non-LBE subcontractor(s) on Section 00 43 36.
Subcontractor Scope of Work
Listed
Amount
(PS: Amount
($)/Responsible
for)
Participation
Malcolm Drilling Company
Inc Micropiles $837,207 5.27%
Redwood Painting Co Inc Coating $115,157 0.72%
Alcal Specialty Contracting
Inc Waterproofing $175,915 1.11%
Anvil Power Inc Electrical $267,000 1.68%
TOTAL $1,395,279 8.78%
Good Faith Efforts Requirements
Anvil utilized Approach B (Inclusion of Micro-LBE) on CMD Form 2B to meet the Good Faith Efforts (“GFE”) Requirements. Anvil demonstrated that it met the GFE requirements under Approach B by listing the Micro-LBE firms: Transpacific Steel LLC, Bay Line Cutting & Coring Inc, and Total Traffic Control Inc.
Based on the foregoing, CMD has determined that Anvil has complied with the pre-award Chapter 14B requirements. Should you have any questions, or if I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me at (650) 641-8031.
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LETTER OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION
(SFPUC), AND
PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E)
Re
garding
Cha
nnel Force Main Intertie Project
SFPUC Contract No. WW-723R
Thi
s Letter of Agreement ("Agreement") is made this ______day of 2022, in the City and County of San Francisco, State of California, by and between the SFPUC and PG&E.
BACK
GROUND
1. Unde
r SFPUC Contract No. WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie Project (“Contract” or “Project”), SFPUC’s contractor will construct a pipeline connection (an intertie), valves, a new underground valve-vault, and associated appurtenances on Cesar Chavez Street, between Indiana Street and Highway 280, and replace and enlarge existing air valves on Indiana Streets, near the intersection of 20th and 25th Streets. The project is sponsored by SFPUC and designed by San Francisco Public Works.
2. Ba
sed on utility information PG&E has provided in response to the Notice of Intent and Request for Information (NOI) for this Project, and subsequent potholing information provided by PG&E, SFPUC has determined that an existing 115kV PG&E electrical transmission line (“115kV Line”), located on Cesar Chavez, is in direct conflict with SFPUC’s proposed underground valve vault.
3. PG&
E has confirmed that the relocation of this 115kV Line is neither preferred nor feasible prior to the start of construction for this Contract.
4. PG
&E acknowledges that SFPUC has the rights, under the Franchise Agreement, to require PG&E to relocate the 115kV Line at its cost to make room for SFPUC’s proposed underground valve-vault. However, such relocation work would require substantial time and costs and would cause substantial delays to the Project. Accordingly, the SFPUC prefers not to exercise its right to require PG&E relocate the 115kV Line at this time.
5. To r
esolve this conflict without relocation of the 115kV Line, SFPUC and PG&E have agreed that PG&E will first encase its 115kV Line in steel encasement in coordination with the SFPUC’s Contractor (as defined in this Agreement), who will thereafter embed this steel- encased 115kV Line in the soffit of the proposed underground vault as part of the Project and as described in Paragraph I of the Agreement and shown in Exhibit A.
6. SF
PUC and PG&E have agreed to enter into this Agreement for this scope of work related to the embedment of the 115kV Line in the proposed underground vault in lieu of relocating the 115kV Line. This Agreement will govern the nature of the work to be accomplished, the responsibilities for accomplishing the work, and the responsibilities for payment.
7. In a
ddition, per the current Agreement to Support, Work Around and Protect Utility Facilities (“SWAP Agreement”), PG&E will be responsible for extra costs incurred by SFPUC’s Contractor for support, work around and protection of other existing PG&E facilities within the WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
city trenches related to the Contract (see Exhibit D). PG&E acknowledges that the City retains its rights to request that PG&E relocate the 115kV Line out of the City’s facility in the future.
AGREEMENT
A. In the interest of time and cost savings to both agencies, SFPUC and PG&E agree that SFPUC will proceed with the Contract by embedding the 115KV Line within the soffit of the proposed underground vault (see Exhibit A).
B. In an effort to reduce potential delays during the construction of the Contract and to address PG&E’s concern of receiving potentially high force account (or time and material) prices for this additional scope of work related to the 115kV Line, SFPUC and PG&E agree to use a contract bid item approach. In lieu of a negotiated price, PG&E will pay SFPUC’s Contractor to support and work around the 115kV Line using the bid items as described in the attached Exhibits B and C.
C. The parties agree that in the event of any ambiguities or conflicts between the allocation among the Parties of work to be performed in connection with the Project set forth in this Agreement and the allocation of that work set forth in the Exhibits to this Agreement, the allocation set forth in the Exhibits will govern.
D. Working with PG&E, the SFPUC has estimated the total cost and quantities of this additional scope of work, (see Exhibit B). However, this is an estimate only, and the SFPUC’s Contractor will be paid by PG&E directly for the actual quantity of work performed and based on the contractor’s bid price, which may vary significantly from the engineer’s cost estimate.
E. SFPUC agrees that SFPUC’s Contractor will coordinate with PG&E during PG&E’s performance of certain work involving steel encasement of the 115kV Line that is necessary for the City to work around the 115kV Line.
F. PG&E agrees that PG&E and PG&E’s Contractor will coordinate with SFPUC’s Contractor as necessary for the PG&E Work related to the 115 kV Line and have PG&E and/or its contractor crew(s) available to perform steel encasement of the 115 kV Line.
G. PG&E has reviewed and agrees with the proposed bid item approach in Exhibits B and C of the Contract.
H. SFPUC will award the Contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder (“Contractor” or “SFPUC’s Contractor”) based on the total bid price. Hence, the bid prices submitted by the Contractor for items in Exhibit B shall be used to pay SFPUC’s Contractor. PG&E will accept the applicable bid prices and will pay SFPUC’s Contractor for the work completed in connection with these bid items.
I. PG&E shall defend and indemnify the City for any claims made by SFPUC’s Contractor or its subcontractors arising out of PG&E’s failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, failure or delay in executing an agreement with SFPUC’s Contractor, payment to SFPUC’s Contractor, and delay in performance of any duties set forth in this Agreement. PG&E’s obligations under this Paragraph H shall survive the termination of this Agreement.
J. Scope of Work Related to PG&E’s 115kV Electrical Transmission Line:
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
i. In line with the SWAP Agreement, PG&E will execute a payment agreement with SFPUC’s Contractor within 45 calendar days of award notification of the Contract. The payment agreement will incorporate payment for the bid items set forth in Exhibits B and C.
ii. Prior to the excavation and construction of the underground vault, SFPUC’s Contractor will excavate and shore a trench to expose the 115kV Line up to its spring line. Then, PG&E or its contractor will support the 115kV Line (if needed) and encase the 115KV Line in steel casing within the footprint of the proposed underground vault, plus at least five-feet at each end beyond the proposed underground vault. To accomplish this work, SFPUC’s Contractor will provide the necessary support and trench access to PG&E or its contractor (the “PG&E Contractor”) during the period of PG&E’s steel encasement work as described in Section iii below, including performing traffic control, removing and restoring trench plates and maintaining the trench for the duration of PG&E’s steel encasement work. Such work by SFPUC’s Contractor is further described in the Bid Item Descriptions in Exhibit B, which is incorporated by reference. iii. The working hours for PG&E Contractor shall be the same as working hours allowed to SFPUC’s Contractor under the Contract.
iv. To protect the 115kV Line, PG&E Contractor plans to encase the existing transmission line inside a split steel casing with thermal grout inserted between the new steel casing and the existing cable. This work will be performed by PG&E Contractor. a) PG&E will require its contractor to secure insurance coverage with limits to include commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) Combined Single Limit, including auto and contractual, with endorsements naming as an additional insured the San Francisco Public Works and San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and their officers, directors, employees, and agents, an all authorized agents and representatives, and members directors, officers, trustees, agents, and employees of any of them. PG&E shall include SF Public Works and SFPUC as indemnified parties in any indemnification provision related to this work.
b) PG&E will provide the above required insurance endorsement to SFPUC at least 45 calendar days prior to the start of this work.
c) PG&E shall require and approve a site-specific health & safety plan from its contractor, which would adhere to working in busy Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco and comply with other confined space entry requirements for working inside an excavated trench. PG&E contractor may be required to provide the PG&E’s approved site-specific health & safety plan to SFPUC’s Contractor in order to work within the trench that is constructed & supported by SFPUC’s Contractor.
SFPUC’s health & safety requirements are attached as Exhibit E for PG&E’s use & inclusion into its contract work.
v. PG&E Contractor shall be ready to start work with a 45-calendar day notification from SFPUC or SFPUC’s Contractor. SFPUC or SFPUC’s Contractor will also provide a second notice of 3 working days informing PG&E that the site will be available for PG&E’s steel encasement work beginning on a particular date. PG&E Contractor will WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
excavate the trench below the spring line of 115kV line, support the line in the trench as needed and encase it with steel casing. After completing the steel encasement work, PG&E Contractor will backfill the trench to a minimum of 18-inches above the steel casing.
vi. SFPUC’s Contractor will backfill and compact the remaining cross section of the trench and restore the pavement temporarily with 6-inch thick hot asphalt concrete wearing surface.
vii. PG&E Contractor shall complete the encasement work within 15 consecutive working days. If additional time is required, PG&E will be subject to the daily rate as bid by SFPUC’s Contractor (Refer to related bid item in Exhibit B). Even if a full workday is not used, PG&E will be subject to the costs of a full day to SFPUC’s Contractor. All construction work performed in this Agreement by SFPUC’s Contractor, PG&E and PG&E Contractor is subject to the Project’s Traffic Control Requirements, which are subject to SFMTA Traffic Engineer’s approval.
viii. If PG&E or PG&E Contractor is not able to coordinate and start work in a timely manner, and this delay affects the critical path schedule of the Contract, PG&E may also be subject to the daily compensative delay costs by SFPUC’s Contractor, as set forth in the Contract.
ix. SFPUC’s Contractor will encase steel encased 115 kV Line into the soffit of the proposed underground vault with reinforced concrete within the limits of the vault, as indicated in drawings 000-S-5004 Detail 2.
x. SFPUC’s contractor will support, work around and protect in place PG&E’s steel encased 115kV Line within the trench for the construction of proposed underground vault and for the entire duration of this vault construction.
xi. PG&E will provide onsite inspection for this work and compensate SFPUC’s Contractor for the work as described below.
a) PG&E or its agent shall provide PG&E approved health & safety plans and insurance requirements to SFPUC’s Contractor prior to the start of work. b) PG&E or its agent shall attend meeting(s) with the SFPUC’s Contractor and City Staff in coordination of work related to this Contract. c) PG&E or its agent shall inspect and verify work being performed under the relevant bid items in the Contract.
d) The SFPUC’s Contractor will submit invoices to PG&E based on actual quantity of work performed under these bid items.
e) This Agreement is intended to cover the costs to be paid to the SFPUC’s Contractor for the Scope of Work related to PG&E’s 115kV Line; however, if SFPUC’s Contractor incurs extra unforeseen costs related the 115kV Line beyond what is described in Bid Items G-8 thru G-10, PG&E shall negotiate directly with the SFPUC’s Contractor for these unforeseen costs. In no event will SFPUC be responsible for these costs.
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xii. Consistent with the SWAP, PG&E shall make progress payments within 90-days upon receipt of an invoice with supporting documentation from the SFPUC’s Contractor. xiii. SFPUC will require the SFPUC’s Contractor to secure insurance coverage with limits to include commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) Combined Single Limit, including auto and contractual, with endorsements naming as an additional insured the PG&E and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and all authorized agents and representatives, and members directors, officers, trustees, agents, and employees of any of them. SFPUC will include PG&E as an indemnified party in any indemnification provision related to this work.
K. Other Coordination Work: For other construction coordination activities under SFPUC Contract WW-723R that are not specifically indicated in this Agreement, PG&E and SFPUC agree to undertake the coordination measures in accordance with the SWAP Agreement.
L. This Agreement commences on the date signed by all parties and terminates when/if PG&E relocates the 115kV Line out of SFPUC’s underground vault that would be constructed under this Contract.
M. No later than 30-days upon Final Completion of SFPUC Contract WW-723R or whenever available, SFPUC will provide a copy of the final as-built drawing(s) documenting the 115kV Line and the SFPUC underground vault to PG&E for its record.
N. PG&E’s Future Access to the 115kV Line inside SFPUC’s Sewer Asset:
1. PG&E shall be obligated, at its sole cost and expenses, to repair and maintain in good operating condition the existing 115kV high voltage electric transmission line located within the proposed valve vault. This obligation will survive the termination of this Agreement.
2. PG&E acknowledges that the Channel Force Main Intertie and associated valve-vault will be critical and active sewer assets and, if access is needed, PG&E may enter the valve-vault only if it meets all of the following requirements:
a. Regular Access:
i. Provide Notice to the SFPUC/Wastewater Enterprise staff listed in Section N at least 60 calendar days prior to entry with the proposed date, time, purpose of entry, and provide necessary confined space entry & other safety plans required prior to entry.
ii. Once SFPUC approves such entry, PG&E and its authorized agents may only enter with a SFPUC escort.
iii. PG&E and its authorized agents may not enter the vault without a SFPUC escort unless SFPUC grants such access in a written authorization prior to the entry.
b. Emergency Access:
i. In the event of an emergency posing a threat to public health or safety or imminent injury to persons or damage to property, PG&E may enter the vault to conduct maintenance or take other action needed to prevent or minimize a threat to public health or safety or imminent damage to property provided that PG&E makes a good faith effort to provide prior notice to the SFPUC if feasible to do so.
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ii. Only if prior notice is not possible or feasible, PG&E shall notify SFPUC/Wastewater Enterprise staff listed in Section N as soon as possible after the entry and no later than 7 business days after the emergency entry occurred. PG&E shall provide the date/time of the emergency entry, reason for the entry, and other pertinent information.
iii. In addition, PG&E shall confirm whether any SFPUC asset was damaged due to the event that led to the entry or the entry itself; and if so, what is the remedy and timeline for such remedy. If necessary, a joint site visit shall be conducted between SFPUC/Wastewater Enterprise and PG&E to review and discuss impacts from such entries.
3. Any damage or additional costs incurred by SFPUC due to PG&E’s entry to the sewer assets shall be borne by PG&E.
O. Miscellaneous Provisions:
1. Notice to the Parties: Unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this Agreement, all written communications sent by the parties shall by U.S. mail or e-mail and shall be addressed as follows:
To PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
731 Schwerin Street,
Daly City, CA 94014
Attn: Luis Vergara
Transmission Underground Supervisor
[email protected]
To PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
6111 Bollinger Canyon Road BR1Y2D
San Ramon CA 94583
Attn: John Schroeder
Senior Electrical Engineer
[email protected]
To PG&E: Pacific Gas and Electric Company
6111 Bollinger Canyon Road BR1Y2D
San Ramon CA 94583
Attn: Matt Heminover
Project Manager
[email protected]
To SFPUC: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Infrastructure Division/PMB
525 Golden Gate Avenue, 9th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102
Re: Channel Force Main Intertie Project
Attn: Bessie Tam, Project Manager
[email protected]
(415) 906-9883
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And to: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Wastewater Enterprise/Engineering
750 Phelps Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
Re: Channel Force Main Intertie Project
Attn: Meei-Lih Ahmad
[email protected]
(415) 920-4913
And to: San Francisco Public Utilities Commission
Wastewater Enterprise/Maintenance
750 Phelps Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
Attn: Joel Prather
[email protected]
2. Modification of Agreement and Venue. This Agreement may not be modified, nor may compliance with any of its terms be waived, except by written instrument executed and approved in the same manner as this Agreement.
3. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between the parties concerning the work set forth in Exhibits B and C and supersedes all other oral or written provisions concerning that work.
4. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to approval by the SFPUC Commission.
5. This Agreement solely concerns SFPUC’s capital construction in connection with the Project. Nothing in this agreement alters, eliminates, extinguishes, or abrogates PG&E’s obligation to comply with laws, regulations or requirements, including but not limited to permitting requirements, under the jurisdiction of the SFPUC or any other City departments.
6. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement alters or amends the obligations of the Parties under the 1939 Gas and Electric Franchise Agreements between the City and PG&E.
7. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts and signatures may be exchanged by facsimile or electronically, each of which shall be deemed to be an original document, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same document.
Exhibit A of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
EXHIBIT A
Scope of Work Related to PG&E’s 115kV Electrical Transmission Line
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Bid Item Descriptions and Estimated Cost for Additional Work Related to PG&E’s 115kV Electrical Transmission Line
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Bid Item G-8A: Excavate, Shore and Backfill Trench to Expose PG&E’s 115kV Transmission Line to encase it in Steel Casing
A. Refer to Section 00 73 22.
B. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the Bid Price Schedule. This bid item will be measured for payment by each linear foot of earthwork satisfactorily performed, completed in place, measured horizontally along the centerline as specified in Sections 306.07 & 307.07 of SFDPW Standard Specifications, for certain coordination and support work described below and required for PG&E to satisfactorily install the steel split collar assembly (or steel split collar casing) around an existing 115kV PG&E transmission line (“115kV Line”).
C. This unit price bid shall include costs for mobilization, demobilization, traffic control work, saw-cutting, removal of pavement, transportation and disposal of pavement and surplus soil, plating of trench, backfilling remaining portion of trench (from 18-inches above the proposed steel-casing to the temporary pavement), coordinating with and providing necessary support to PG&E and/or its agent to encase the 115kV Line in steel encasement, as indicated in contract plans, including working around and coordinating with PG&E and its agents while PG&E supports the 115kV Line in the trench, and temporary restoration of pavement after trench backfill with 6-inch-thick asphalt concrete related to this bid item.
D. Contractor shall construct the trench to be minimum of 5 feet wide, with 2 feet of clearance on either side of the proposed 12-inch steel casing, and coordinate with PG&E and its agents to provide and modify traffic support, trench-shoring, and trench- restoration work for PG&E or PG&E’s contractor to perform “PG&E’s work” as described below.
E. This bid item excludes the “PG&E’s work,” which includes: excavating below the spring line of the existing 115kV Line, installing 12-inch steel (split-collar) casing around the 115kV Line, supporting the 115kV Line during the steel casing installation, filling the annular space between the 12-inch casings and existing 115kV cables with flowable thermal backfill, and backfilling the trench to 18-inches above the proposed 12-inch steel-casing.
F. PG&E anticipates completing “PG&E’s work,” as described above, within 15 working days of the “ready date” stated in the 45-day and 3-day notices described below.
Contractor shall plan this work ahead of time and ensure this work would not be in the critical path as much as possible.
G. The Contractor shall notify the City Representative and provide written notification to PG&E at least 45-calendar days before the “ready date” on which Contractor anticipates this bid item work will be ready for “PG&E’s work.” A separate pre- construction meeting with PG&E, the City Representative and the Contractor shall be held to discuss protocols and documentation associated with this work. The Contractor shall provide a second notification to PG&E at least 3 working days in WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
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advance of the “ready date," confirming that the site will be ready for PG&E to perform the steel encasement work on the “ready date.”
H. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the actual quantity used on this bid item and the Bid Price Schedule. The actual quantities of this bid item to be paid by the PG&E may vary (by more than 25%) from the estimated quantity specified, but the unit price bid shall remain fixed.
I. All direct or indirect costs incurred by Contractor for this bid item, including but not limited to profit and overhead and, if necessary, costs associated with delay, shall be paid directly by PG&E and will not be part of the Contract Sum. Contractor agrees that under no circumstances will such costs be the subject of a change order with the City, as they are PG&E’s responsibility.
J. The actual quantities paid by PG&E under this bid item shall NOT be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Similarly, any actual quantities of related bid items used by the Contractor for payment by PG&E, shall NOT be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Contractor and PG&E shall negotiate PG&E’s final payment for this bid item.
Contractor agrees that the City has no responsibility whatsoever for the payment of this bid item.
K. This bid item will be included in the City’s calculation to determine the lowest Total Bid Price submitted by Bidders; however, the City will not include this bid item in the Contract Sum.
L. Any additional excavation, damage to existing pavement, and the like, which are caused by the Contractor due to lack of care or due diligence, will NOT be measured and paid.
M. The support and work around of other existing parallel or perpendicular utility crossings will NOT be paid under this bid item, but will be paid separately by the responsible utility companies, including PG&E, directly in accordance with the compensation schedule and as applicable, in accordance with Section 00 73 21, Utility Crossing Specifications.
Bid Item G-8B: Additional Support to PG&E Crew by Providing Traffic Control and Access to the 115kV Trench related to PG&E’s Encasement Work
A. If PG&E does not complete the encasing Work of Bid Item G-8A within the listed assumed duration listed in Bid Item G-8A, PG&E is responsible to pay Contractor for additional support to maintain the trench for PG&E to complete the work. The unit price bid item shall include costs for shoring and plating, traffic control work, removing and restoring steel trench plates for PG&E access, and all other direct or indirect costs associated with PG&E support beyond the duration listed in Bid Item G- 8A. It is assumed that the cost of this Work should be minimal (trench plates, traffic control, and otherwise maintaining the existing open trench).
B. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the actual quantity used on this bid item and the Bid Price Schedule. The actual quantities of this bid item to be paid WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
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by PG&E may vary significantly (more than 25%) from the estimated quantity specified but the unit price bid shall remain fixed.
C. All direct or indirect costs incurred by Contractor for this bid item, including but not limited to profit and overhead, shall be paid directly by PG&E and will not be part of the contract sum. Contractor agrees that under no circumstances will such costs be the subject of a change order with the City, as they are PG&E’s responsibility. PG&E is not required to accept or pay invoices submitted to PG&E by a subcontractor.
Contractor will not be allowed to mark up the invoices for the support and work around costs from the subcontractor.
D. The actual quantities paid by the PG&E under this bid item shall not be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Similarly, any actual quantities of related bid items used by the Contractor for reimbursement by PG&E, shall not be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Contractor and PG&E shall negotiate PG&E’s final payment for this bid item. Contractor agrees that the City has no responsibility whatsoever for the payment of this bid item.
E. This bid item will be included in the City’s calculation to determine the lowest Total Bid Price submitted by Bidders; however, the City will not include this bid item in the Contract Sum.
Bid Item G-9: Embed Steel Encased PG&E 115kV Transmission Line into the Soffit of Below-Grade Concrete Vault
A. Refer to Section 00 73 22.
B. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the Bid Price Schedule and Schedule of Values, based upon the completion of work and as accepted by the City Representative. As this is a lump sum bid item, Contractor shall submit a schedule of values to PG&E and to the City Representative.
C. This bid item shall include costs to affix the encased 115 kV Line permanently into the vault soffit (or vault top slab) with reinforced concrete, as shown in the Contract Plans (Drawing 000-S-5004) and as directed by the City Representative.
D. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the actual quantity used on this bid item and the Bid Price Schedule. The actual quantities of this bid item to be paid by the PG&E may vary (by more than 25%) from the estimated quantity specified, but the unit price bid shall remain fixed.
E. All direct or indirect costs incurred by Contractor for this bid item, including but not limited to profit and overhead, shall be paid directly by PG&E and will not be part of the contract sum. Contractor agrees that under no circumstances will such costs be the subject of a change order with the City, as they are PG&E’s responsibility. PG&E is not required to accept or pay invoices submitted to PG&E by a subcontractor.
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Contractor will not be allowed to mark up the invoices for the support and work around costs from the subcontractor.
F. The actual quantities paid by PG&E under this bid item shall not be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Similarly, any actual quantities of related bid items used by the Contractor for payment by PG&E, shall not be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City.
Contractor and PG&E shall negotiate PG&E’s final payment for this bid item.
Contractor agrees that the City has no responsibility whatsoever for the payment of this bid item.
G. This bid item will be included in the City’s calculation to determine the lowest Total Bid Price submitted by Bidders; however, the City will not include this bid item in the Contract Sum.
Bid Item G-10: Support-and-Work Around the PG&E 115kV line during Below-Grade Concrete Vault Construction
A. Refer to Section 00 73 22.
B. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the Bid Price Schedule. This bid item will be measured for payment by each linear foot of work satisfactorily performed, completed in place, measured horizontally along the centerline as specified in Sections 306.07 and 307.07 of SFDPW Standard Specifications, for coordination and support work required for Contractor to construct the new below-grade concrete vault around the encased 115kV PG&E transmission line (115kV Line).
C. This unit price bid item shall include costs for supporting, working around and protecting in place PG&E’s 115kV Line within the trench for the construction of new below-grade concrete vault and for the entire duration for this vault construction, satisfactorily performed as described in utility crossing specifications. The casing supports shall be at least 10-foot on center and capable of supporting the pipe and casing weight of 155 pounds per foot (lbs/ft). Work includes additional costs to modify and adjust the shoring and trench support system for the duration of the new below-grade concrete vault construction.
D. All direct or indirect costs incurred by Contractor for this bid item, including but not limited to profit and overhead and, if necessary, costs associated with delay, shall be paid directly by PG&E and will not be part of the Contract Sum. Contractor agrees that under no circumstances will such costs be the subject of a change order with the City, unless the City decides to delete this bid item, in which case the City and Contractor will follow the procedures set forth in the Contract Documents for a deductive change order, as they are PG&E’s responsibility. PG&E is not required to accept or pay invoices submitted to PG&E by a subcontractor. Contractor will not be allowed to mark up the invoices for the support and work around costs from the subcontractor.
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vicinity of encased 115kV Line to allow PG&E to schedule its representative to be present at site to witness the excavation near and around the encased 115kV Line.
F. PG&E’s payment to the Contractor will be based on the actual quantity used on this bid item and the Bid Price Schedule. The actual quantities of this bid item to be paid by the PG&E may vary (by more than 25%) from the estimated quantity specified, but the unit price bid shall remain fixed.
G. The actual quantities paid by the PG&E under this bid item shall not be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Similarly, any actual quantities of related bid items used by the Contractor for payment by PG&E, shall not be tabulated as part of the progress payments that the Contractor submits to the City. Contractor and PG&E shall negotiate PG&E’s final payment for this bid item. Contractor agrees that the City has no responsibility whatsoever for the payment of this bid item.
H. This bid item will be included in the City’s calculation to determine the lowest Total Bid Price submitted by Bidders; however, the City will not include this bid item in the Contract Sum.
I. Any additional excavation, damage to existing pavement, and the like which are caused by the Contractor due to lack of care or due diligence, will not be measured and paid.
J. The support and work around of other existing parallel or perpendicular utility crossings will NOT be paid under this bid item, but will be paid separately by the responsible utility companies, including PG&E, directly in accordance with the compensation schedule and as applicable, in accordance with Section 00 73 21, Utility Crossing Specifications.
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Exhibit B of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
Table 1: Bid Items Total Costs
Item
No. Item Estimated
Quantity Unit Bid Unit
Price*
Bid Amount
($)
G-8A
Excavate, Shore and
Backfill Trench to
Expose PG&E’s 115kV
Transmission Line to
Encase it in Steel
Casing***
50 LF
$1,200
$60,000
G-8B
Additional Support to
PG&E Crew by
Providing Traffic
Control and Access to
the 115kV Trench
Related to PG&E’s
Encasement work***
10 DAY
$250
$2,500
G-9
Embed Steel Encased
PG&E 115kV
Transmission Line into
the Soffit of Below-
Grade Concrete
Vault***
--- LS
$25,000
$25,000
G-10
Support-and-Work
Around the PG&E
115kV Line During
Below-Grade Concrete
Vault Construction***
40 LF
$250.00
$10,000
ESTIMATED SUBTOTAL: $97,500
*** City will use these bid items to calculate the lowest Total Bid Price among the Bidders but will not include their amounts in the Contract Sum. Please refer to Section 00 73 22 PG&E Facilities Work Around for contract conditions related to this work. These bid items cannot be used to meet the LBE Subcontracting Requirements.
Exhibit D of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
EXHIBIT C
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SECTION 00 73 21
UTILITY CROSSINGS SPECIFICATIONS (Effective January 2022)
SECTION U1. SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING UTILITY
COMPANY FACILITIES-GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
I. General
Contractor shall support, work around, and protect the following utility company facilities, as applicable, where shown on the Drawings or where directed, at utility crossings which exist within the excavations and interfere with the prosecution of the work because of their presence:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), Pacific Bell Telephone Company D/B/A AT&T California (AT&T), Comcast Corp. (Comcast), Astound Broadband, LLC dba Wave (Astound), Webpass Telecommunications LLC (Webpass), Zayo Group, LLC (Zayo), Century Link Communications LLC f/k/a Qwest Communications Company LLC (Century), Sonic Telecom, LLC (Sonic), GTE Mobilnet d/b/a Verizon Wireless (Verizon), Mobilitie, LLC (Mobilitie), Crown Castle NG West LLC (Crown Castle), ExteNet Systems (California) LLC (Extenet). MCImetro Access Transmission Services Corp., PAXIO, INC., Electric Lighwave Holdings, Inc. fka Integra Telecom Holdings, Inc. (Electric Lightwave), Mpower Communications Corporation, T -Mobile West LLC (T-Mobile), Level 3 Communications LLC (Level 3), TW Telecom of California l.p, formerly known as Time Warner Telecom of California, L.P (TW Telecom).
This Section covers supporting documentation required from Contractor and direct payment by Utility Company to the Contractor for all costs incurred as a result of the work performed by the Contractor to support, work around and/or protect Utility Facility within the Project Limit.
A “Utility Crossing” is defined as any facility (Utility Main, Duct Structure, or Service) located within the excavation area, where the facility will remain in place and will not be relocated, abandoned in place, or removed.
If provided by the Utility Companies prior to advertisement of this Contract, Utility Contract Drawings showing Utility Crossings will be incorporated into the Contract Drawings. Utility facilities which the Utility Company intends to adjust or abandon thus eliminating the need for Contractor to support, work around, or protect will also be shown. Estimates of the cost of Utility Crossing work will be included with the Drawings.
Within 45 calendar days of notification of the award of the City contract, the Utility Companies listed above , as applicable, will execute a payment agreement with the Contractor and will pay said Contractor directly for the work of supporting, working around, and protecting such facilities, according to the Cost of Fixed Price Schedule, hereinafter set forth. The Utility Company is not required to accept or pay invoices submitted to Utility Company by a subcontractor. Prime contractor will not be allowed to mark up the invoices for the support and work around costs from the Subcontractor.
Work at crossings of other non governmental utility company facilities in public streets shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 00 73 20, Article 1.5, unless otherwise specified.
Any facility owned by Utility Companies mentioned above, or other non governmental facilities, as applicable, that require relocation to avoid physical conflict with the facilities to be constructed under this Contract will be relocated by the appropriate Utility Company in accordance with the requirements of Section 00 73 20, Article
1.5, or treated as otherwise allowed therein.
Fixed Price Schedule
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Utility Crossings where the length of the Facility is not more than 3 times the width of the excavation for excavation widths less than 18 feet, shall be priced pursuant to the Fixed Price Schedules hereinafter set forth, and submitted to the Utility Company for payment.
Excavation width will be the outside diameter or width of the City structure plus 3 feet. The length of a Utility Crossing is the centerline distance, in feet, of the portion of the Facility within the excavation area.
Utility Co. Facility Support, Etc., Work Located in Contract but Utility Contract Drawings Omitted from Contract
In the event that Utility Contract Drawings from PG&E, AT&T, Comcast and other Utility Companies listed above, as applicable, are not included in the Contract but the Estimate and General Location of the Support, Work Around and Protect Work are known and included in the Contract, all such work performed will be paid for by the Utility according to the Cost of Fixed Price Schedule hereinafter set forth.
Abandoned and other facilities which the DPW Standard Specifications provide may be cut or treated by Contractor at its expense are excluded from this coverage.
Utility Co. Facility Support, Etc., Work Overlooked, Unexpected, and Not Shown on Utility Contract Drawings, but Ownership Known
Support, Work Around and Protect Work for those Utility Crossings overlooked, unexpected, and not shown on Utility Contract Drawings and Estimates will be paid for by the Utility Company according to the Cost of Fixed Price Schedule hereinafter set forth plus an additional fifteen (15) percent surcharge for Contractor's profit and overhead.
Abandoned and other facilities which the DPW Standard Specifications provide may be cut or treated by Contractor at its expense are excluded from this coverage.
No Surcharge for Certain Work
Due to urgent and contingency nature of the following contracts and related work, an additional fifteen percent (15%) surcharge does not apply:
• Emergency Contract Work
• As Needed Contracts including As Needed Spot Sewer Repair and Job Order Contracts • Added Scope (Via Change Order or Addendum)
• Work performed under conditional Bid items
Negotiated Payment
Notwithstanding the Fixed Price Schedules hereninafter set forth, the Utility Company and the Contractor shall directly negotiate the costs for other crossings and encroachments including following:
• “Parallel” Utility Crossings,
• Utility Crossings with lengths more than three times the width of the excavation, and/or • Where the computed cost of any crossing exceeds $10,230.
If a utility facility is located longitudinally and directly on top of the City trench or multiple utility facilities crossing the City trench are located too close to each other leaving no space in between for the Contractor to excavate and shore the trench, and there is a need to change the construction method to install City facilities, the increased cost shall be shared by various utility agencies and City based on the number and size of each Utility agency or City department facilities.
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Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
Duct Structure
Duct structure is one or more ducts, conduits or pipes, of any size, or a combination of such ducts, conduits or pipes, which are grouped together but which may or may not be banded, encased in concrete, or otherwise incorporated into a solid unit.
Nested Utility Facilities
Nested utility facilities are defined as facilities six- inches (6”) or less in outside diameter or width and are less than 3 feet clear distance from each other regardless of ownership. In the case of nested facilities, each crossing shall be paid for according to the Cost of Fixed Price Schedule reduced by 33 1/3%.
Abandoned or Inactive/Deactivated Facilities
Abandoned Facilities
Utility Company identifies abandoned facilities as facilities that they have stopped using with the intent of never using again. Utility Company may, but is not required to, specify abandoned facilities on its utility contract drawings. If City Contractor encounters unidentified utility company facility during construction, Contractor shall notify the Utility Company in accordance with paragraph “Unexpected or Unidentified Facilities”. The Utility Company Inspector shall visit the site within the time mentioned to confirm that the facility is abandoned. If the Utility Company fails to confirm that facility is abandoned, the contractor will receive full payment per Fixed Price Schedule for support, work around and protect work performed.
Inactive/Deactivated Facilities
Utility Company identifies Inactive/Deactivated facilities as facilities that they have temporarily stopped using with the possible intent of future use. Utility Company will specify on its utility contract drawings Inactive Facilities. The Contractor will perform Utility Company Reimbursed Work around Inactive Facilities unless otherwise instructed by the Utility Company on the Utility Contract Drawings.
Within 48 hours of the receipt of notice pursuant to paragraph “Unexpected or Unidentified Facilities”, PG&E will perform necessary investigation and clear Abandoned/Inactive/Deactivated gas Facilities for removal by the Contractor.
Removal of Abandoned Facilities or Inactive Facilities
If necessary to construct City Project, the removal of Abandoned Facilities, and Inactive Facilities that the Company specifies on its Utility Contract Drawings that it intends to abandon will be at the Contractor’s sole expense, except for removal of duct banks, and conduits or pipes larger than twelve-inch (12”) in outside diameter owned by Utility Companies listed above. Utility Company and the Contractor will negotiate the cost for removal of such Utility Company duct banks, and conduits or pipes larger than twelve-inch (12”) in diameter.
Any increase in the cost of the Contractor's operations occasioned by the presence and/or removal of other abandoned subsurface facilities shall be handled in accordance with section 700.09 of the DPW Standard Specifications.
Payment Only for Work Performed by the Contractor
The Utility Company will not pay the Contractor unless actual work to support, work around and/or protect Utility Company’s Facilities was performed. No payment shall be due to the Contractor if the Utility Company crews respond and are supporting, working around, and/or protecting their Company’s Facilities, such as in an emergency, or if the Contractor does not actually perform any work or undertake any action to support, work around or protect the Utility Company’s Facilities.
Third Party Insurance
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
The Contractor shall provide third party insurance naming the affected Utility Company or Utility Companies in addition to the City as an insured against claims for property damage and personal liability arising directly or indirectly from Utility work performed by the Contractor.
II. Contract Activities
The Contractor Measurement
The Contractor shall measure the outside diameter or width of Utility Crossings to the nearest inch (outside diameter excluding any fittings, bells, or gate valves) and length of the Utility Crossings to the nearest foot to determine the cost of each Utility Crossing according to the Fixed Price Schedule hereinafter set forth.
Utility Company’s Right of Confirmation
The Utility Company shall have the right to confirm measurements with the Contractor but all disagreements shall be resolved without delay to the City Project.
Variations and Cost Adjustments
The Contractor shall notify the Utility Company immediately of any variation of Utility Crossings from the Utility Contract Drawings and/or estimate that require cost adjustment and such cost adjustments shall be settled within no more than two business days without delay to the City Project. Contractor shall also notify the City Representative immediately of any such variations, and any disagreement between Contractor and the Utility Companies regarding Utility Crossings will be decided prior to backfilling by the Director of Public Works or his or her designated City representative. The decision of the Director of Public Works will be final. The Contractor’s only recourse is to file a claim.
Verification and the Contractor Itemization
Contractor shall keep an itemized record of the Utility Crossing work done, noting any variations from the Utility Contract Drawings and Estimates. The itemized record shall be maintained and copies submitted monthly to Company and the City as the City Contract work progresses, or as otherwise agreed by Company and City Contractor.
Supporting Documentation for City Projects other than Spot Sewer Repair Contracts
The Contractor shall, at a minimum, submit the following supporting documentation with each invoice submitted to the Utility Company for payment:
• Utility Facility Crossing Support and Work Around Summary and “Drawing for Support and Work Around Invoice for Utility Facilities” identifying Company reimbursed work by type of facility, and shall include following:
o Identification of all Utility Crossings by alpha-numerical numbering system (e.g., E1, E2, G1, G2); o Location and size of all Utility Crossings
o Length of all Utility Crossings
• Photos of following Utility Crossings:
o Utility Crossings where the size of the Facility varies from that shown on Utility Contract drawings or estimates; any change of measurement requires one photo per block per size variation. o Utility Crossings not shown on Company’s Utility Contract Drawings or estimates. o Parallel Utility Crossings showing measurements and potential facilities support o Utility Crossings six-fee (6’) or longer unless:
Shown on Utility Contract Drawings and/or estimates and no variance. Facility is a lateral that is crossing the City main facility trench having 6 feet or greater trench width and crossing length does not exceed the trench width.
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
Supporting Documentation for Spot Sewer Repair Contracts
The Contractor shall, submit following documentation with each invoice submitted to the Company for payment for Spot Sewer Repair Contracts:
• Utility Facility Crossing Support and Work Around Summary. • “Drawing for Support and Work Around Invoice for Utility Facilities” identifying company reimbursed work by block, type of facility and shall include following:
o Identification of all Utility Crossings by alpha-numerical numbering system (e.g., E1, E2, G1, G2); o Location and size of all Utility Crossings
o Length of all Utility Crossings.
o Invoice and as-built templates should be utilized and all information filled out in its entirety (e.g. City Representative’s Name and Signature, Date, the Contractor’s Full Name, Signature, etc.) • Photos of following Utility Crossings:
o All Duct Bank Structures and related measurements
o All Utility Crossings six-feet (6’) or greater in length o All unmarked active Utility Crossings that are supported o Each utility that varies in size and/or location from USA street marking(s). • Underground Service Alert ticket number
Photos
All photos must include:
• Label with Utility Crossing Reference Number
• Name of Street or Intersection
• Above-ground picture that includes a landmark (street sign, or house) that helps identify location of the crossing.
Unexpected or Unidentified Facilities
If, during the course of the work, an unexpected or unidentified interference is discovered, the Contractor shall immediately call this fact to the attention of all Utility Companies, including appropriate City Departments. The City Departments and Utility Company shall have 48 hours from receipt of such notification including at least 8 working hours to determine ownership and provide direction to the Contractor for disposition of the facility which are not in direct conflict with City Project work and can be supported, worked around and protected in the trench.
However, if the unidentified facility is in direct physical conflict with the City Project work and the Contractor cannot proceed further without resolution, the Utility Company and City Departments will visit the site as soon as possible within the 24 hours from receipt of such notification to determine ownership and provide direction to the Contractor. The time allowance shall include at least 8 working hours. If the ownership of the unidentified facility is unknown, the Contractor shall call Underground Service Alert (USA) requesting Utility Agencies to visit the site to identify the ownership. If no determination can be made after the aforementioned procedure is followed, the Contractor will follow the direction of the City Representative or authorized designee to either remove the facility as abandoned or support and work around the facility. Disposition shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 00 73 20, Article 1.5, if such facilities are owned by companies other than listed above.
If ownership is by one or more of the companies listed above, disposition shall be as hereinbefore set forth under the heading, ''Utility Co. Facility Support, Etc., Work Overlooked, Unexpected, and Not Shown on Utility Contract Drawings, But Ownership Known.'' If City Representative directs the contractor to support and work around a facility whose ownership is unknown and can not be confirmed that it is abandoned, support and work around work of such facility will be paid for by the City according to the Cost of Fixed Price Schedule hereinafter set forth plus an additional fifteen (15) percent surcharge for Contractor's profit and overhead.
Progress Payments
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SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
Progress payment for the utility crossing work done shall be made by Company within ninety (90) days of receipt of an invoice from the Contractor submitted along with the supporting documentation listed above.
III. METHOD OF DETERMINING UTILITY CROSSING COSTS
Fixed Price Schedule
The cost of support, work around and protection of utility mains, duct structures and services shall be based on the outside diameter or width of said Facilities and the length of the Utility Crossing.
In the following schedules the maximum outside diameter shall mean outside diameter of pipe, conduit, service, duct or main excluding any fittings, bells, or gate valves, and width shall mean the distance measured horizontally across the duct structure.
Cost of Utility Crossing = Fixed Cost + Support Cost
Group I: Length of Crossing less than Six (6) Feet
Maximum Outside Diameter
Of Main And Service Or
Width Of Duct Structure
Fixed Cost Support Cost Per Foot of
Length of Crossing
4 inches or less $645 0
Over 4 inches to 20 inches $645 + $108 per inch
over 4 inches 0
Over 20 inches $2,367 + $179 per inch
over 20 inches 0
Group II: Length of Crossing Six (6) Feet to Twelve (12) Feet
Maximum Outside Diameter
Of Main And Service Or
Width Of Duct Structure
Fixed Cost Support Cost Per Foot of
Length of Crossing Over Six
Feet
4 inches or less $825 $108
Over 4 inches to 20 inches $825 + $115 per inch
over 4 inches $108
Over 20 inches $2,661 + $194 per inch
over 20 inches $108
Group III: Length of Crossing Greater than Twelve (12) Feet
Maximum Outside Diameter
Of Main And Service Or
Width Of Duct Structure
Fixed Cost Support Cost Per Foot of
Length of Crossing Over
Twelve Feet
4 inches or less $1,470 $143
Over 4 inches to 20 inches $1,470 + $129 per inch
over 4 inches $143
Over 20 inches $3,536 + $215 per inch
over 20 inches $179
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SECTION U2. SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY (PG&E) UNDERGROUND FACILITIES - STANDARD TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
The requirements for supporting, working around, and protecting existing Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) underground electric, gas and steam facilities are as follows:
For pipe and conduit in sizes up to and including 6 inches inside diameter, spans of less than 6 feet shall be considered self-supporting unless otherwise directed by the City or by the PG&E inspector through the City Representative. Spans of 6 feet and more, but not to exceed 12 feet, shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle. For spans over 12 feet, an additional cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional 6 feet or fraction thereof of span. Cables and turnbuckles shall be located to support joints, valves and other fittings. Cast iron joints and valves, where encountered, shall be supported on both sides.
For pipe and conduit in sizes larger than 6 inches inside diameter, spans shall be supported by beams with cables and turnbuckles located at intervals not to exceed ten times the diameter of the pipe measured in inches, unless otherwise directed by the City or PG&E inspector through the City Representative. Cable and turnbuckles shall be located to support joints, valves, and other fittings. Cast iron joints and valves, where encountered, shall be supported on both sides.
Concrete-encased duct lines and/or concrete-encased steam lines shall not be considered as self-supporting, but may be so designated by the City or PG&E inspector through the City Representative, upon a visual examination of the concrete envelope.
Beams, cables and turnbuckles for supporting steel pipe and/or conduit shall be adequately sized to limit the deflection so as not to exceed length of span in feet divided by 360.
Length of Span in Feet
Beams, cables and turnbuckles used for supporting cast iron pipe shall be adequately sized to insure that no deflection will occur.
Beams, cables and turnbuckles used for supporting concrete encased duct lines and/or concrete encased steam lines shall be adequately sized and spaced to insure that no deflection will occur.
For multi-way conduits, spacers shall be placed to maintain conduit separation at point of support. 2-inch x 4-inch wood softeners shall be used with all cable slings to prevent damage to pipe, coating, wrapping or concrete encasement. However, slings supporting unreinforced concrete encased pipe must also incorporate strongbacks to prevent cracking of concrete.
Contractor shall exercise due care to avoid damage to pipe and pipe coatings, wrapping or concrete encasement. To help prevent damage to gas pipelines and other PG&E underground utilities, call 811 at least two (2) working days before and up to fourteen (14) days in advance of an excavation so that all crossings can be verified. Should Contractor damage or displace any PG&E facility: move to a safe location, call 911, and then contact PG&E at 1-800-743-5000 (gas and electric facilities). Repairs or replacements will be made by the PG&E. However, all expenses in connection therewith shall be borne solely by Contractor.
SECTION U3. SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING PACIFIC BELL TELEPHONE
COMPANY D/B/A AT&T CALIFORNIA (AT&T) UNDERGROUND FACILITIES - STANDARD
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
General
The requirements for supporting, working around, and protecting existing AT&T underground facilities are as follows:
Requirements for Supporting AT&T Ducts
A single duct spanning less than 6 feet shall be considered self-supporting unless otherwise directed by the City or by the AT&T inspector through the City Representative.
A single duct spanning more than 6 feet shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle.
For spans over 12 feet, an additional cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional 6 feet or fraction thereof of span. Cables and turnbuckles shall be located to support duct joints.
Duct structures consisting of 2 or more single ducts not encased in concrete and spanning more than 4 feet, shall be banded with at least 2 bands and supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle. For spans over 8 feet, an additional set of bands, cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional 4 feet or fraction thereof of span. Banding of ducts shall be done in such a manner as to not distort the normal configuration of the structure.
Duct structures consisting of 2 or more single ducts, encased in concrete and spanning more than 4 feet, shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle. For spans over 8 feet, an additional cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional 4 feet or fraction thereof of span.
Multiple-duct structures of vitrified clay and/or concrete shall be supported for the complete width of the trench.
The support shall consist of planking or beams equal in width to the width of the structure and banded to it. This structure in turn shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle placed every 4 feet or fraction thereof so as to maintain the existing position and alignment of the duct structure.
Duct structures consisting of dissimilar conduit materials shall be supported in the manner applicable to the most fragile portion of the structure.
Requirements for Protecting AT&T Ducts
Single ducts shall be protected if required. This determination will be made by the City or by the AT&T inspector through the City Representative.
Duct structures having top and bottom wood planking or encased in concrete will not require additional protection unless otherwise directed by the City or by the AT&T inspector through the City Representative.
All other multiple duct structures, with the exception of steel pipe in good condition, shall be protected by the placement of wood planking or sheeting no less than 1/2-inch in thickness and equal in width to the width of the structure.
Damage or Displacement of AT&T Facilities
Should Contractor damage or displace any AT&T owned facility, the Cable Maintenance Department of AT&T shall be notified immediately by calling 611, press Option 1, and then Option 5. Repairs or replacements will be made by AT&T. However, all expenses in connection therewith shall be borne solely by Contractor
SECTION U4. SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING COMCAST CORP. (COMCAST)
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES - STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
The requirements for supporting, working around, and protecting existing Comcast underground facilities are as follows:
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
Requirements for Supporting Comcast Corp. Ducts
A single duct spanning less than six (6) feet shall be considered self-supporting, unless otherwise directed by the Comcast engineering coordinator or the Comcast inspector, through the City Representative.
A single duct spanning more than six (6) feet shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle. For spans over twelve (12) feet, an additional cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional six (6) feet or fraction thereof of span. Cables and turnbuckles shall be located to support duct joints.
Duct Structures consisting of two (2) or more single ducts spanning more than four (4) feet shall be banded with at least two (2) bands and supported by a beam with at least one (1) cable and turnbuckle. For spans over eight (8) feet an additional set of bands, cable, and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional four (4) feet or fraction thereof of span. Banding of ducts shall be done in such a manner as to not distort the normal configuration of the structure.
Duct structures consisting of dissimilar conduit materials shall be supported in the manner applicable to the most fragile portion of the structure.
Requirements for Protecting Comcast Ducts
Single ducts shall be protected if required. This determination will be made by the Comcast engineering coordinator or by the Comcast Corp. inspector, through the City Representative.
Duct Structure having top and bottom wood planking will not require additional protection unless otherwise directed by the Comcast engineering coordinator or the Comcast Corp. inspector through the City Representative.
All other multiple duct structures shall be protected by the placement of wood planking or sheeting no less than 1/2-inch in thickness and equal in width to the width of the structure.
Damage or Displacement of Comcast Facilities
Should Contractor damage or displace any Comcast owned facility the proper authorities shall be notified immediately by calling 1-888-824-8399. Repairs or replacements will be made by Comcast. However, all expenses in connection therewith shall be borne solely by Contractor.
SECTION U5. SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING MUNI TRANSIT POWER (MTP)
UNDERGROUND FACILITIES - STANDARD TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
General
The requirements for supporting, working around, and protecting existing Muni Transit Power (MTP) underground conduit and ducts are as follows:
Requirements for Supporting MTP Conduits and Ducts
Steel conduit spanning less than six feet shall be considered self-supporting unless otherwise directed by the City or by the MTP inspector through the City Representative.
Steel conduit spanning six feet and more shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle.
For spans over 12 feet, an additional cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional six feet or fraction thereof of span. Cables and turnbuckles shall be located to support duct joints.
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
Beams, cables and turnbuckles for supporting steel conduit shall be adequately sized to limit the deflection so as not to exceed length of span in feet divided by 360.
Spacers shall be placed between multiple conduits in a manner to maintain conduit separation at points of support.
Concrete-encased ducts spanning more than four feet shall be supported by a beam with at least one cable and turnbuckle. For spans over eight feet, an additional cable and turnbuckle shall be installed for each additional four feet or fraction thereof of span for the complete width of the excavation.
Beams, cables and turnbuckles for supporting concrete-encased duct lines shall be adequately sized and spaced to insure that no deflection will occur.
Contractor shall provide adequate support and protection to prevent differential movement at the juncture of manholes and duct banks.
Duct structures consisting of dissimilar conduit materials shall be supported in the manner applicable to the most fragile portion of the structure.
Requirements for Protecting MTP Conduits and Ducts
Steel conduit shall be protected if required. This determination will be made by the City or by the MTP inspector through the City Representative.
Duct structures having top and/or bottom wood planking or encased in concrete will not require additional protection unless otherwise directed by the City or by the MTP inspector through the City Representative.
All other duct structures, such as unprotected tile and the like, shall be adequately protected by the placement of wood planking or sheeting no less than 1/2-inch in thickness and equal in width to the width of the structure. The top, bottom and sides shall be covered as necessary, depending on Contractor's operations and the conditions of the work.
Damage or Displacement of MTP Facilities
Should Contractor damage or displace any MTP owned facility, John Orkes, Overhead Lines Superintendent of the Traction Power Group (TPG), shall be notified immediately by calling 1-415-554 9221. Repairs or replacements will be made by MTP. However, all expenses in connection there with shall be borne solely by Contractor. Repairs or replacements will be made by MTP. However, all expenses in connection there with shall be borne solely by Contractor.
Conduits to Pole Risers to be Considered as Services
For the purpose of payment, conduits that run directly from a manhole or pull box to a pole riser shall be considered to be a service and will be paid for according to the Cost of Utility Crossing Schedule.
END OF SECTION
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SECTION 00 73 22
PG&E 115KV FACILITIES WORK AROUND
1.00 SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING PG&E 115KV FACILITIES GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS (BID ITEMS G-8A, G-8B, G-9, AND G-10)
1.01 GENERAL
A. Contractor shall support, work around, and protect the following Utility Company’s facilities where shown on the Drawings, at utility crossings or in parallel alignment (“parallel utility crossings”) which exist within the excavations and interfere with the prosecution of the work because of their presence:
1. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E).
B. This Section covers supporting documentation required from Contractor and direct payment by Utility Company to the Contractor based on the bid-item unit price for work performed by the Contractor to support, work around, embed, and/or protect Utility Facility within the Project Limit. The unit price is fixed based on Bid Items G-8A, G-8B, G-9, and G-10 (hereafter, “PG&E Bid Items”).
C. A “Utility Crossing” is defined as any facility (Utility Main, Duct Structure, or Service) located within the excavation area, where the facility will remain in place and will not be relocated, abandoned in place, or removed. It includes parallel utility crossings.
D. Utility Company’s Utility Contract Drawings have been provided prior to advertisement of this Contract, and Utility Crossings have been incorporated into the Contract Drawings.
E. Within 45 calendar days of notification of the award of the City contract, the Utility Company listed above shall execute a payment agreement with the Contractor and will pay said Contractor directly for the work of supporting, working around, and protecting such facilities, according to the Bid Price Schedule, set forth at Section 00 41 10. The Utility Company is not required to accept or pay invoices submitted to Utility Company by a subcontractor. Contractor will not be allowed to mark up the invoices for the support and work around costs from the subcontractor.
1.02 PAYMENT ONLY FOR WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR
A. The Utility Company will not pay the Contractor unless actual work to support, work around, embed, and/or protect Utility Company’s Facilities was performed. No payment shall be due to the Contractor if the Utility Company crews respond and are supporting, working around, and/or protecting their Company’s Facilities, such as in an emergency, or if the Contractor does not actually perform any work or undertake any action to support, work around or protect the Utility Company’s Facilities.
WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
1.03 THIRD PARTY INSURANCE
A. The Contractor shall provide third party insurance naming the affected Utility Company or Utility Companies in addition to the City as an insured against claims for property damage and personal liability arising directly or indirectly from Utility work performed by the Contractor.
1.04 CONTRACT ACTIVITIES
A. Contractor Pricing
1. The Contractor shall use the Drawings and Specifications associated with Bid Items G-8A, G-8B, G-9, and G-10 to provide a price for those Bid Items (Bid Price Schedule hereinafter set forth). All work on the PG&E Bid Items is priced according to this Bid Price Schedule.
B. Utility Company’s Right of Confirmation
1. The Utility Company shall have the right to confirm measurements with the Contractor but all disagreements shall be resolved without delay to the City Project.
C. Variations and Cost Adjustments
1. The Contractor shall notify the Utility Company immediately of any variation of Utility Crossings/Embedment from the Contract Drawings that require cost adjustment and such cost adjustments shall be settled within no more than two business days without delay to the City Project. Contractor shall also notify the City Representative immediately of any such variations, and any disagreement between Contractor and the Utility Companies regarding Utility Crossings will be decided prior to backfilling by the City Representative. The decision of the City Representative will be final. The Contractor’s only recourse is to submit a claim to the Utility Company.
D. Verification and the Contractor Itemization
1. Contractor shall keep an itemized record of the Utility Crossing work done, noting any variations from the Contract Drawings. The itemized record shall be maintained and copies submitted monthly to Company and the City as the City Contract work progresses, or as otherwise agreed by Company and City Contractor.
E. Supporting Documentation for City Projects other than Spot Sewer Repair Contracts
1. The Contractor shall, at a minimum, submit the following supporting documentation with each invoice submitted to the Utility Company for payment:
a. Utility Facility Crossing Support and Work Around Summary and “Drawing for Support and Work Around Invoice for Utility Facilities” WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
SFPUC and PG&E Agreement
Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
identifying Company reimbursed work by type of facility, and shall include following:
1) Identification of all Utility Crossings by alpha-numerical numbering system (e.g., E1, E2, G1, G2);
2) Location and size of all Utility Crossings
3) Length of all Utility Crossings
b. Photos of following Utility Crossings:
1) Utility Crossings where the size of the Facility varies from that shown on Utility Contract drawings or estimates; any change of measurement requires one photo per block per size variation. 2) Utility Crossings not shown on Company’s Utility Contract Drawings or estimates.
3) Parallel Utility Crossings showing measurements and potential facilities support
4) Utility Crossings six-fee (6’) or longer unless:
a) Shown on Utility Contract Drawings and/or estimates and no variance.
b) Facility is a lateral that is crossing the City main facility trench having 6 feet or greater trench width and crossing length does not exceed the trench width.
F. Unexpected or Unidentified Facilities
1. If, during the course of the work, an unexpected or unidentified interference is discovered, refer to Section 00 73 21.
G. Progress Payments
1. Progress payment for the utility crossing work done shall be made by Utility Company within ninety (90) days of receipt of an invoice from the Contractor submitted along with the supporting documentation listed above.
1.05 METHOD OF DETERMINING UTILITY CROSSING/EMBEDMENT COSTS A. Bid Price Schedule
1. The cost of support, work around, embedment, and protection of the 115kV PG&E Facilities shall be solely priced using Bid Items G-8A, G-8B, G-9, and G-
10. PG&E shall pay the Contractor directly for these bid items.
B. Disclaimer of City’s Liability: Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the City has no liability related to Contractor’s work on the PG&E Bid Items. Contractor’s work on the PG&E Bid Items is not within its scope of Work under the contract with the City for this Project. The City shall have no liability to Contractor for any payments due for its work on the PG&E Bid Items, or for any other issues related to this work. In the event of a payment dispute for Contractor’s work on the PG&E Bid Items, Contractor’s sole and WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
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Exhibit C of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
exclusive remedies and recourse shall be against the Utility Company. The City is not a party to the agreement between Contractor and Utility Company. Furthermore, Contractor is not a third-party beneficiary to any agreements between the City and the Utility Company.
1.06 AVOIDABLE DELAYS
A. Contractor is responsible for entering into an agreement with the Utility Company in time for Contractor to perform the PG&E Bid Items in compliance with the Project schedule and critical path. Any delays arising from Contractor’s failure to enter into a contract with PG&E are considered Avoidable Delays pursuant to Article 7 of Section 00 73 00.
In the event of a dispute between Contractor and Utility Company for any delays related to the PG&E Bid Items, Contractor’s sole and exclusive remedies and recourse shall be against the Utility Company. Contractor may also have liability to the City for other Avoidable Delays relating to its work on the PG&E Bid Items, as set forth in Sections 00 73 00 and 00 72 00 (General Conditions).
2.00 SUPPORT, WORK AROUND, AND PROTECT EXISTING PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC
COMPANY (PG&E) UNDERGROUND FACILITIES STANDARD TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS
2.01 The requirements for supporting, working around, and protecting existing Pacific Gas and Electric company (PG&E) underground electric, gas and steam facilities are as follows: Refer to Section 00 73 21.
END OF SECTION
Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
EXHIBIT D
2017 Agreement to Support, Work Around and Protect Utility Facilities (SWAP)
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SFPUC Health & Safety Specification for PG&E’s Contractor
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie SECTION 00 73 19
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
INTRODUCTION
This Section sets forth general health and safety requirements for the Contract.
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ntractor shall be solely and fully responsible for compliance with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to health and safety of persons during the performance of the Work, and shall fully assume the defense of, indemnify, and hold harmless those entities and persons identified in Sections 00 72 00 and 00 73 16. Contractor shall be solely and fully responsible for all construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures, including all safety precautions and programs taken in connection with the Work, as well as coordinating all portions of the Work. Contractor, not the City, is responsible and liable for the health and safety of Contractor's employees and Subcontractors as set forth in applicable statutes, laws, and regulations. Contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all fines, penalties or damages which result from its failure to so comply.
The
health and safety requirements specified in this Section are not all-inclusive. In addition, some of the requirements specified may not apply to the specific Work of this Contract. It is Contractor's sole responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable health and safety requirements for the Work. The City will neither assume administration nor direct control and responsibility for maintaining Contractor's health and safety program.
Not
hing contained in this Section shall relieve Contractor, or any Subcontractor or Supplier, from the obligations set forth above and obligations as required by applicable laws, rules, or regulations. If a provision of this Section conflicts with any applicable provision of this Contract or any federal, state, or local safety regulations, the more stringent requirements that maintain a greater level of safety shall apply. Section includes:
1.0 R
elated Documents
2.0 Submittals
3.0 References
4.0 Definitions
5.0 General Health and Safety Requirements
6.0 Staff Organization
7.0 Controlled Substance Abuse and Alcohol
8.0 Training
9.0 Meetings
10.0 Project Activity Hazard Analysis/Job Hazard Analysis Program
11.0 Site-Specific Contractor Health & Safety Plan (HASP)
12.0 Inspections
13.0 Incident Reporting and Investigation
14.0 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
15.0 Emergency Equipment
16.0 Logs, Reports, and Recordkeeping
17.0 Remedial Action
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1.0 RE
LATED DOCUMENTS
Documents related to the health and safety requirements set forth in this Section include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
A. Co
ntractor Health and Safety Plan (HASP) Template
B. Section 00 72 00 (General Conditions)
C. Construction Management Plan (CSP)
D. Section 00 73 18.10 Project Labor Agreement (PLA)
E. The SFPUC Construction Safety Approach (see web page on:
https://sfpuc.org/construction-contracts/construction-management) F. Section 00 31 00 Available Project Information (specifically, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment Reports, and the Geotechnical Engineering Report) G. Section 01 35 43 Environmental Procedures
H. Section 01 35 44 Additional Environmental Procedures I. Section 01 41 00 Regulatory Requirements
J. Section 02 81 10 Environmental Management of Excavated Materials
2.0 SU
BMITTALS
This Article summarizes required safety-related Submittals. This Article is not intended to be all-inclusive. In addition, some Submittal requirements specified below may not apply depending on the specific Work under this Contract. Contractor is solely responsible for identifying and submitting to the City and appropriate authorities having jurisdiction all Submittals required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
A. Site-S
pecific Contractor Health and Safety Plan (HASP) – Submitted to the City Representative 10 working days prior to commencement of Site work activities. Note:
Contractor’s HASP will include plan for administration of the Substance Abuse Policy in Appendix H of the PLA
B. Resume for the Site Safety Representative (SSR)
C. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) shal l be completed in
conformance with OSHA standards and must be submitted with the HASP for all known activities which may pose known hazards or risk s. During the course of the project, the Contractor is to utilize the AHA/JHA template for all significant activities and tasks with a high-risk potential, describing the job steps, key equipment to be used, hazards associated with each job step, and the controls used to remove or minimize the associated hazards – Submit to the City Representative on request (if applicable).
D. Project Specific Contractor Hazardous Communications Plan – Su bmitted to the City Representative 10 working days prior to commencement of Site work activities E. Air Monitoring Results/Reports – Submitted to the City Representative on request (if applicable)
F. Monthly Field Project Report – Including man- hours, incident/injury and property damage reports – Submitted to the City Representative on a monthly basis within 5 days of the last working day of the month
G. Heavy Equipment Inspection Forms – Submitted to the City Representative on request (if applicable).
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ailed three- week Look- Ahead Schedule addressing specific scheduled activities, the associated hazards and their mitigation shall be addressed in the AHA’s previously submitted. The look ahead schedule shall be reviewed to ensure applicable AHA’s are in place for the upcoming work – The schedule should be submitted to the City Representative on request (if applicable)
I. Incident Investigation Reports – Submitted to the City Representative within 24 hours of the project incident
J. HASP modification requests, and approved modifications to the appended HASP – Submitted to the City Representative for review (if applicable) K. Documentation for all individuals applicable to Regulatory Medical Surveillance guidelines and HAZWOPER training per Cal/OSHA requirements – Submitted to the City Representative for review prior to beginning any work associated with these requirements (if applicable)
L. Critical Lift Plans – Submitted to the City Representative a minimum of three work days in advance of work to allow for review (if applicable) M. Crane Inspection Certifications – Submitted to the City Representative a minimum of three work days prior to the start of work (if applicable) N. Crane Operators certification – Submitted to the City Representative on request (if applicable)
O. Applicable employee training and required medical approval documentation in compliance with Cal/OSHA standards
P. Copies of detailed and documented annual and Quad crane inspections conducted by qualified individuals
Q. Written crane inspections to City Representative on a daily basis R. A final report submitted within 20 working days following completion of the on- site work and prior to final acceptance by the City. The following minimum information shall be included in the final report:
1. Summary of the overall performance of safety and health (accidents or incidents including near misses, unusual events, lessons learned, etc.)
2. Final decontamination documentation including procedures and techniques used to decontaminate equipment, vehicles, and on-site facilities.
3. Complete summary of personnel monitoring
4. Complete summary of air monitoring accomplished during the project (if applicable)
S. Arc Flash Risk Analysis – Submitted to the City 10 working days prior to performing electrical work on equipment/panels 240 volts or above. For any and all work on energized lines/equipment, Contractor shall also submit the qualifications of the Electricians performing such work to the City Representative upon request. For any system that the Contractor does not believe meets this threshold, the Contractor should submit a justification which includes but is not limited to Hazard Risk Category of the equipment in question, the results of the Shock Risk Assessment, and Arc Flash Assessment
T. Energized Electrical Work Permit – Contractor shall submit an Energized Electrical Work Permit, which is attached to this Section as Exhibit A , 72 hours prior to performing energized electrical work. The permit submitted shall cover only the work detailed in the permit. Should the location or work change, a new Energized Electrical Work Permit will be required.
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ctrical Safety Program – Submi tted to the City Representative on request (if applicable)
V. Excavation Plan – For all excavation work below five feet, where a California Dig Permit is required to be held by the Contractor, an excavation plan shall be submitted.
The plan shall define work approach, methods and mitigations in place to ensure for safe entry and delineation of open trenches /excavations. For excavations deeper than 20 feet, the plan shall be stamped and signed by a California- registered Professional Engineer (Civil/Structural) as required by Cal/OSHA.
W. Daily Health and Safety inspections performed by the Contractor’s Site Safety Representative (SSR) will be submitted to the City Representative in a weekly report.
X. Safety Meeting Attendance sheet (“Toolbox” meetings) – Submitted to the City Representative on request
3.0 REFERENCES
Work performed shall be consistent with the following guidelines and references and in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, including those listed below. In the case that these requirements are conflicting, the one which offers the greatest level of safety shall be followed.
A. Cal
/OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulations
1. CCR Title 8 Standards (All)
2. CCR Title 8 Tunnel Safety Orders (8400-8568)
B. Nat ional Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Publications C. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Publications D. American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) Publications E. NFPA 70E 2018 Edition – Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace F. ANSI/NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code
G. InterNational Electrical Testing Association – NETA ATS latest Edition: Acceptance Testing Specifications, and/or NETA MTS latest Edition: Maintenance Testing Specifications.
4.0 DEFINITIONS
A. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)/Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) – a form used to identify the task and break it down into steps, identify the hazards associated with each step, and identify the control measures used for each step to protect the worker, environment or public. This form is also commonly referred to as Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
B. Arc Flash – a dangerous condition associated with the possible release of energy caused by an electric arc.
C. Competent Person – one who is capable of identifying existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees, and who has authorization to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them
D. Hot -Work – any activity using tools or equipment resulting in the generation of sparks or open flame. This includes, but is not limited to, cutting or burning with torches, welding, grinding, and the use of reciprocating saws
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ident – any unplanned or unexpected event that results in personal injury, property damage, or environmental release
F. Near-miss Incident - any unplanned or unexpected event that could have resulted in personal injury, property damage or environmental release, but does not, due to luck, chance, or other circumstances.
G. Project Minimum Personal Pro tective Equipment (PPE) – ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses/shields; hard hat; work boots or protective footwear; gloves; hearing protection; and high visibility vest
H. Qualified Person – one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems related to the subject matter, the work, or the project.
I. Site Safety Representative – a Contractor’s employee(s) who is exclusively assigned to the project based on the contract scope of work, responsible for all aspects of Safety on the project site(s), and assigned to the site(s) on a full-time basis for the entire duration of construction activities.
J. Work Areas – Refers to the perimeter of the work area for that specific Contractor.
5.0 GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
A. The list of general health and safety requirements set forth in this Article is not a comprehensive list of all requirements that may apply to Work under this Contract. In addition, some of the specified requirements may not apply to the Work under this Contract, depending on the type and scope of the Work. Contractor is solely responsible fo r determining and complying with all applicable health and safety requirements in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
B. Contractor shall implement a zero incident philosophy on the project and establish a goal of zero accidents and zero injuries with work tasks designed to minimize or eliminate hazards to personnel, process, equipment, environment, and the general public.
C. Contractor shall develop and use Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)/ Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) that address all elements of work required by Cal/OSHA to be undertaken by the Contractor.
D. Contractor shall have a written Lockout/Tagout Procedure that complies with CCR Title 8, Section 3314. The written program will also be coordinated with and submitted to SFPUC facility personnel when applicable based on scope and location of work.
E. The Prime Contractor shall be the Controlling Contractor for all confined space operations or work and shall have a written Confined Space Program that complies with CCR Title 8, Subchapter 4 Construction Safety Orders, Section 1950- 1962 and shall submit as part of the Contractor’s site specific HASP for all contracts with confined space work. Contractor shall provide City Representative with documentation of confined space entrant(s), attendant(s), supervisor(s), and rescue training.
1. The following Confined Space requirements shall be incorporated into the Contractor’s Confined Space Program and are required for working within all SFPUC jobsites and assets:
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ntractor's Project Site Safety Representative shall be present at the worksite from the time that entry into a permitted confined space is initiated until exit from the confined space has been completed for all confined space entries.
b. Each entrant shall be equipped with a four- gas meter capable of detecting hydrogen sulfide (H2S), carbon monoxide (CO), oxygen (O2), and Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) gases in accordance with Cal/OSHA atmospheric testing requirements for confined spaces.
c. Include procedures to coordinate entry operations for all persons entering the confined space.
d. Contain site specific procedures required to protect employees and any members of the public within 100 feet of the confined spaces entrance(s). e. Shall include an evaluation of the hazards identified with the confined space(s) that may cause a particular space to be deemed or cause a space to become a Permit-Required Confined Space.
f. Shall include a provision to communicate any immediate hazard posed by the confined space or hazards within the confined space to SFPUC or other City personnel
g. Shall include a debriefing at the conclusion of confined entry operations to report any hazards encountered or created within the confined space. h. For all permit-required confined space entries, shall follow the subsequent additional requirements:
i. Contractor's Project Site Safety Representative shall be present, within 100 feet from the entrance(s), and fulfill the role of the Entry Supervisor from the time that entry into a permitted confined space is initiated until exit from the confined space has been completed. ii. The Contractor shall continuously monitor the confined space using a four-gas meter equipped with pump module which draws air across the sensor and capable of remote sampling by use of extendable wand, or probe attached to the meter by tubing, into the hazardous atmosphere while the user remains outside the confined spaces.
iii. Each entrant shall remain connected to a retrieval device, have a self- contained self-rescuer device with a minimum of 10 minutes of air, or must have a rescue service or crew able to respond to a rescue summons in a timely manner, considering the hazard(s) identified and capable of fulfilling the Cal/OSHA requirements, as delineated in Subchapter 4. Construction Safety Orders Article 37. Confined Spaces in Construction.
iv. If Contractor plans to utilize a rescue crew, service, or emergency service, the Contractor shall submit the following for City Representative’s review and acceptance prior to entry.
1. Documentation showing who will provide rescue services. a. If using an emergency service provider to perform rescue or rescue standby, the Contractor must submit a copy of a letter of agreement from the named emergency service provider, stating the emergency service provider will provide confined space WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
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e and understands the hazards of the confined space for the work performed under this contract.
2. Documentation demonstrating adequate training of rescue personnel if using Contractor or subcontractor personnel to perform rescue.
2. For entry into all Wastewater assets:
a. The Contractor shall notify the designated Wastewater Operations personnel upon entry and exit of each asset. This includes, but is not limited to, entry onto Wastewater Treatment Plants/Pump stations, outfalls, manholes, transport boxes, cisterns, storm drains, etc.
3. For all work performed within SFPUC Wastewater Treatment Plants and Pump Stations, or other SFPUC Wastewater facilities, no personal vehicles will be allowed onsite.
4. The Contractor, along with the Contractor’s SSR, shall to meet with the City Representative to receive a Contractor Advisement after NTP and prior to start of work. The purpose of the Contractor Advisement is to provide specific information about potential hazards and to review the SFPUC procedures, specific to the planned confined space work within any of our existing assets and/or facilities.
F. Contractor shall have a written Fall Protection Plan which must require fall protection for all work activities that occur at a height of 6 feet or greater. Fall Protection Program shall be required by the Contract dependent on the scope of work. No work may occur above 6 feet without fall protection/fall arrest system in place. All aspects of the plan shall be communicated to all affected employees and subcontractors.
G. Hoisting of personnel on a personnel platform by a crane or derrick is prohibited, except when the erection, use, and dismantling of conventional means of reaching the worksite, such as a personnel hoist, ladder, stairway, aerial lift, elevating work platform or scaffold, would be more hazardous or is not possible because of structural design or worksite conditions. This type of operation must meet the requirements of Cal/OSHA regulatory requirements.
H. Never raise a load over people or occupied buildings. Tag lines must be used to control every load. All materials shall be rigged to prevent unintentional displacement. Hooks with self-closing safety latches shall be used to prevent components from slipping out of the hook. Defective rigging equipment shall be tagged and removed from service.
Only trained persons shall rig materials to be hoisted.
I. Only qualified operators may operate power equipment. Seat belts must be worn if available or required.
J. Safe lifting procedures for cranes and hoists must be developed, documented, and provided to the City Representative upon request. Crane and hoist operators and qualified riggers must conduct rigging equipment inspections prior to each use on each shift and as necessary during its use.
K. Preventative maintenance must be conducted on cranes, hoists, or other equipment use on the project in accordance with manufacturer's guidance or regulatory requirements.
L. Riding on hooks, headache balls, slings of hoisting equipment, or sideboards/tailboards of equipment is strictly prohibited.
M. Scaffolds shall be built per Cal/OSHA standards.
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l scaffolds must be inspected by a Qualified Person before use and must be designed for the safe working load. Guardrails and toe-boards shall be used on all scaffolds and secured per Cal/OSHA requirements. Rolling tower scaffolds must be locked while the scaffold is in use.
O. Scaffold platforms which are 6 feet, or greater, above any working surface must be equipped with a guardrail system – Top rails (42 inches plus or minus 3 inches), mid rails (midway between the top rail and the scaffold platform) and toe boards – or personal fall arrest systems must be utilized.
P. No scaffold shall be erected, moved, dismantled, or altered except by trained personnel under the authority of the Qualified Person.
Q. The Scaffold Tag System shall be implemented using red, yellow, and green tags.
R. Outriggers and platforms below the working/walking level shall be fully planked.
S. Contractor shall perform a Shock Rick Assessment, in accordance with NFPA 70E – 130.04, and Arc Flash Risk Assessment in accordance with NFPA 70E – 130.5 prior to performing electrical work on any and all equipment operating at 50 volts and higher.
T. Energized lines/equipment shall not be installed, repaired or removed, except by an Electrician who has successfully completed a NFPA 70E course or an equivalent course. Documentation of training shall be submitted to the City Representative upon request.
U. Prior to Final Completion and prior to turning over equipment, Contractor shall affix all final required Arc Flash labeling.
V. Electrical equipment shall not be installed, repaired, or removed ex cept by trained qualified electricians.
W. Temporary lighting must be guarded.
X. All 120-volt, single phase 15 and 20 -ampere receptacle outlets on construction sites, which are not part of permanent wiring of the building or structure and are in use by employees, shall have approved Ground Fault Circuit Interruption (GFCI) for personnel protection.
Y. Extension cords must be at least 16-gauge heavy duty 3-wire with a UL approved three prong ground plugs.
Z. Gasoline and similar flammable liquids must be stored only in and approved safety containers and in areas free of bringing hazards.
AA. Open fires are strictly prohibited on the job sited.
BB. Every hot-work operation must have a properly trained and equipped fire watch with appropriate fire extinguishers for the specific hazard in the work area. The fire watch must remain in the work are for at least 30 minutes after the hot -work activity is completed.
CC. The contractor will utilize a hot -work permit system when working in/around a combustible environment.
DD. Defective tools and equipment must be taken out of service and shall be properly repaired before reuse.
EE. Compressed gas cylinders shall remain standing and securely tire doff, whether empty or full. Valves shall be closed on all empty cylinders. Protection caps shall remain on cylinders when not in use.
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pped, and separated. Separate oxygen and fuel gas cylinders by a minimum distance of 20 feet or by a noncombustible barrier that is at least 5 feet high, and has a fire - resistance rating of a 1/2 hour.
GG. A motor vehicle engine shall not be left running if the vehicle/equipment is unattended unless it i s necessary in the normal operational requirement of the unit. Unattended means that the operator has left the normal control position of the vehicle. The vehicle shall be placed in PARK on the transmission, emergency brake set and at least one rear wheel chocked.
HH. All moving equipment must be equipped with back-up alarms.
II. Job-made wooden ladders can be utilized on the job site if they meet Cal/OSHA requirements.
JJ. Stepladders (A-Frame) must be fully open and cannot be used as straight/extension ladders.
KK. Tie-off all straight and extension ladders to keep them secure. Straight and extension ladders must extend 3 feet beyond the top landing. The base of the ladder shall be set out at least one-fourth of the ladder height measured from bottom to point of bearing.
LL. Contractor is responsible for cleaning up and removing hazardous and non-hazardous waste generated on the job site.
MM. Each Contractor shall be responsible to maintain areas where he is performing work free from waste materials, debris, and rubbish.
NN. All protruding nails in form lumber, boards, etc., must be withdrawn or bent into the wood before the wood is stacked or piled.
OO. Provide a proper collection container and floor protection when using cutting oil, solder flux, hydraulic oil, and other fluids. In the event of a large spill, immediately install acceptable containment barriers and notify the City Representative.
PP. Follow the safety standards for Tunnel work as specified in Cal/OSHA Title 8, Section 8400-8568 regulations. The Contractor is required to provide the necessary Emergency Rescue Team.
QQ. Alcoholic beverages, recreational drugs, and people under the influence of these substances are not permitted on the job site.
RR. Weapons and firearms are strictly prohibited on the job site.
SS. Heavy equipment operators are prohibited from using music radios/headsets, cellular phones, internet access devices, and other similar distracting objects/devices while occupying the cab of the equipment when the heavy equipment is idling or operating on the jobsite.
TT. No cameras or video equipment are permitted on site except as necessary to document the progress of the Work, as may be allowed under the Site Security Guidelines or approved by the City Representative.
UU. Smoking is only allowed in designated project areas based on the City Representative’s approval.
VV. Horseplay and fighting are prohibited.
WW. Protect floor openings by providing adequate barricades and secured covers. All covers must be painted with high visibility paint or shall be marked with the word “HOLE” or COVER” to provide warning of the hazard.
XX. All project employees to include trade workers, vendors, and visitors must comply with the project’s security and access program as outlined in the Contract Documents.
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uid hazardous materials must be properly contain ed in accordance with the Contract Documents and environmental regulations.
ZZ. Park in designated Contractor -parking areas. The driver of any motor vehicle on job site is responsible for its safe condition and use. The driver is required to have a valid driver’s license and the vehicle must have a valid license plate. All job site traffic rules must be obeyed.
6.0 STAFF ORGANIZATION
A. The Contractor shall develop an organizational structure that sets forth lines of authority, responsibility, and communication. T he Contractor shall include a description of this organization and responsibilities of each key personnel (see Article 11.0, below)
B. The Contractor shall designate in writing, subject to contract requirements, at least one individual to be the full time Site Safety Representative (SSR). If more than one project site working shift is initiated, the Contractor will have to ensure that provisions are made to have a qualified SSR for all work shifts.
C. A SSR shall possess at a minimum, the following qualification s:
1. OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety and Health trained, instructed by an OSHA Authorized Trainer.
2. First Aid/CPR trained within the past two (2) years.
3. Trained and experienced in the hazards and complexity of site and contract scope.
4. 5 years of Construct ion Project Safety Management experience on similar projects
5. Or CSP with experience in construction related projects D. The SSR should also have formal documented safety training as required by Cal/OSHA or other state regulations, including but not limited to the following:
1. Fall Protection (if applicable)
2. Material Handling (if applicable)
3. Confined Space (if applicable)
4. OSHA 500 (Authorized 30 hour construction trainer )
5. Excavation (if applicable)
6. Scaffolding (if applicable)
7. Confined Space (if part of the scope for this project) E. The SSR shall be physically present at the site during all working hours and have no other project site duties/responsibilities other than full- time Contractor Site Safety Representative. The SSR shall be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by telephone or other approved means.
F. Contractor shall provide at least two (2) individuals on the job site current in CPR/First Aid training. A job site is defined as an area where work is occurring, and qualified CPR/FA response is immediately available. When a project has multiple job sites, spanning large areas, the Contractor is to determine whether the need for more than two qualified CPR/FA responders may be necessary. Where Contractor provides Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs), at least two individuals must be trained in its use.
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plicable, the Site Safety Representative (SSR) must be physically present during tree felling operations, from the commencement of tree felling until the work is complete.
H. Contractor must identify and certify Competent Persons as defined by Cal/OSHA for work or tasks requiring this level of qualification or supervision. The personnel identified must be present on the project when work requiring the Competent Person(s) is taking place. The name(s) of the Competent Person(s) will be provided by the Contractor to the City Representative in writing prior to start of such work activities, along with copies of their training as a Competent Person, to an appropriate level for the scope of work being performed.
I. All Contractor employees, City and Project Representatives shall have “Stop Work Authority” – the ability to stop work without any adverse consequences when unsafe conditions are present.
7.0 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ALCOHOL
A. The City, Contractors, and the Unions are committed to protecting the health and safety of individual employees, their co-workers, and the public at large from the hazards caused by the misuse of drugs and alcohol on the job. The safety of the public, as well as the safety of fellow employees, dictates that employees are not permitted to perform their duties while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Accordingly, the Contractor agrees to comply with the Substance Abuse Policy contained in Appendix H to the PLA titled Substance Abuse Policy. Refer to Section 00 73 18.10.
Cont
ractor agrees to apply the policy contained in Appendix H. of the PLA to all employees covered by the PLA as defined in Article II of the PLA – SCOPE OF AGREEMENT.
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ntractor also agrees that those “non-manual employees” excluded from the scope of the PLA in Section 2.7(a) of the PLA will also be subject to the same substance abuse testing procedures described in Appendix H.
B. Subs
tance Abuse Third Party Administrator
Contractor will utilize Substance Abuse Third Party Administrators specified by the City to conduct all required substance abuse testing.
8.0 TRAINING
A. Contractor must comply with all applicable Cal/OSHA training requirements.
B. Contractor Managers, Supervisors, and Site Safety Representatives must attend a Site- Specific Safety Orientation training conducted by the City that will include site-specific hazards and controls.
C. The Contractor shall provide a Project Orientation session that includes site hazards, procedures, and all requirements. (See Article 11.0, below). This Orientation will be provided to all Contractor employees and all employees of Subcontractors working on the project site. This training shall be documented. Records shall be kept on site and available for review by the City Representative.
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie D. Pr
ior to working on the Site, Contractor's Superintendents must have completed a 30- hour OSHA Construction Safety and Health training from an OSHA Authorized Trainer. The Contractor must submit documentation of such training to City Representative.
E. Crane operators shall meet the Cal/OSHA requirements for certification. Proof of current certification shall be provided to the City Representative prior to commencement of crane activities on the job site.
F. Confined Space Training Requirements:
1. Entrants shall receive Confined Space Entry training that shall establish employee proficiency, which meets the current Cal/OSHA standards, and is intended to instruct employees working within confined spaces. The Contrac tor shall provide documentation of this training to the City Representative upon request.
2. Employees working as Attendants shall receive Confined Space Entry training, equal or better to that of employees working within the Confined Space.
Employees who w ork as Attendants shall receive additional training that shall establish employee proficiency as an Attendant, which meets the current Cal/OSHA standards. The Contractor shall provide documentation of this training to the City Representative upon request.
3. The Contractor’s Site Safety Representative shall receive Confined Space Entry training, equal or better to that of employees working within the Confined Space.
The Site Safety Representative shall also receive training that shall establish the SSR’s proficiency as the Confined Space Entry Supervisor and which meets the current Cal/OSHA standards. The Contractor shall provide documentation of this training to the City Representative upon request.
4. Confined Space Rescue Personnel who work for the Contractor, a subcontractor, or lower tier contractor shall receive documentable training which meets the current Cal/OSHA standard for both employees who are entrants and specific training for Confined Space Rescue which shall train that employee to perform the assigned rescue duties. An employee designated as Rescue Personnel shall, at minimum, take part in practice Confined Space Rescue once a year by means of simulated rescue operations in which they remove dummies, manikins, or actual persons from the actual permit spaces or from representative permit spaces. Representative permit spaces shall, with respect to opening size, configuration, and accessibility, simulate the types of permit spaces from which rescue is to be performed. The Contractor shall provide documentation of this training and a copy of each such employee’s current First Aid/CPR training to the City Representative upon request.
G. CPR/First Aid trained persons assigned to the work coved by this Contract must have received training within the pas t two (2) years. First -aid/CPR training must be from the U.S. Bureau of Mines, the American Red Cross, or equivalent training that can be verified by documentary evidence, shall be available at the worksite to render first aid.
Persons who received First A id/CPR training online will not be accepted as the Contractor’s First-aid/CPR persons for the work covered under this Contract.
H. Electrician working on energized equipment/lines must successfully complete an Arc Flash safety training that contains the requirements referenced in Cal/OSHA Electrical Safety Orders, NFPA 70E, and covers the work which will be performed under the Contract scope. Submit documentation of such training upon request of the City Representative.
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie
9.0 M
EETINGS
A. The Contractor (at a minimum) shall conduct “toolbox” safety meetings per Cal/OSHA standards. The safety meeting must be documented including the attendance, subject outline, and submitted to the City Representative.
B. The Contractor’s Project Manager, Sup erintendent(s), and SSR shall attend City Representative meetings as required to review project Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH), stop work activities, incidents, and incident investigations.
10.0 PROJECT ACTIVITY HAZARD ANALYSIS/ JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS PROGRAM A. Contractor shall develop AHA/JHA for job site work activities which may pose a known hazard and is based on their three-week look-ahead project schedule.
B. The Contractor will submit the completed AHAs/JHAs to the City Representative prior to conducting work activities. The submission of AHAs/JHAs to the City shall not be construed as approval of the adequacy of the Contractor's SSR, the AHAs/JHAs, the Contractor's HASP, or any safety measures taken in or near the construction site.
C. Contractor’s supervision will monitor workers which includes observing a worker’s behaviors and comparing them against the written AHA/JHA.
D. Observations by supervision indicating non- compliance with AHAs/JHAs should be corrected immediately and documented. The observation program should be reviewed at the monthly Contractor safety committee meetings conducted by the Contractors Site Safety Representative.
11.0 SITE-SPECIFIC CONTRACTOR HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN (HASP) A. Contractor shall be responsible for developing, implementing, enforcing, and submitting a site -specific Contractor HASP consistent with all CCR Title 8 or other applicable regulations, depending upon their scope of work. The scope shall be stated within the HASP.
B. The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Contractor Health and Safety Plan (HASP).
Contractor HASP shall establish, in detail, the protocols necessary for the recognition, evaluation, and control of all hazards associated with each task performed by t he Contractor and lower tier subcontractors. The Contractor HASP shall be site specific and cover all work to be performed under this Contract.
C. Contractor shall include with the HASP or as separate submittal, an Infectious Disease Preparedness and Respo nse Plan (IDPRP) to protect workers from any and all infectious diseases. IDPRP must provide specific controls, measures, and steps to protect workers from coronavirus, specifically COVID-19; conform with OSHA laws and guidance, Cal/OSHA laws and guidance, all local and San Francisco City and County Orders and guidance, and San Francisco Department of Public Health Orders; and the IDPRP shall be updated should Orders and guidelines change. A copy of the most current Orders and guidelines may be obtained through the City Representative.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure their IDPRP is up to date and conforms with current health Orders and guidelines.
D. The Contractor HASP must be reviewed, and approved by signature, by the Contractor’s Project Manager and the SSR, then submitted to the City Representative WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie as
specified in Article 2.0 of this Section. Submission of the HASP to the City, or any review of the HASP by the City, shall not be construed as approval of the adequacy of the Contractor's SSR, the Contractor's HASP or any safety measures taken in or near the construction site.
E. The Contractor HASP shall address site -specific safety and health requirements and procedures based upon site-specific project conditions and scope.
F. Contractor will develop a HASP that complies with requirements as set forth in this Section 00 73 19.
G. A Copy of the Site Safety Representative’s Department of Labor OSHA 30 card, a copy of the SSR’s valid First Aid/CPR training documentation, and resume shall be submitted with the Health and Safety Plan (HASP).
H. The Contractor’s HASP shall describe the emergency and first aid equipment to be provided by each Contractor and utilized for the project.
I. The Contractor’s HASP shall include a written Hot-Work Program. The Contractor’s written Hot -Work Program shall follow SFPUC Hot -Work guidelines delineated within the Contract Documents, pre -bid conference, and pre-construction conference.
A sample Hot -Work Permit shall be included in the Contractor’s HASP and made available to the City Representative upon requested.
J. An Example project safety inspection form shall be provided in Contractor’s HASP and shall include date, work area checked, employees present in the work area, PPE, work equipment being used in each area, safety and health issues, notes, and signature of inspector.
K. The formats for all safety forms and reports shall be developed by the Contractor and submitted as part of the Contractor HASP.
L. The Contractor shall include an organizational structure in the HASP that sets forth lines of authority, responsibility, and communication, including a description of this organization and responsibilities of each key personnel.
M. Contractor shall develop Emergency Response and Contingency Planning procedures that will be included in the Contractor HASP to address potential emergencies that may occur during a task, relative to the Contractor’s scope of work. The Emergency Response and Contingency Planning procedures shall identify the closest medical facility that provides urgent/emergency services by name, address, and include a map to the identified the best route to that medical facility.
N. Names and qualifications (resumes including education, training, experience, and certifications) of all site safety and health personnel designated to perform work on this project will be provided in the HASP when submitted to the City Representative.
Submissions will include the designated Site Safety Representative and other Competent Persons and Qualified Persons to be used on the project in support of job site safety requirements.
O. Contractor will include the following information in the HASP, as applicable:
1. Confined Space Entry Plan
2. Crane Critical Lift Plan
3. Fall Protection and Prevention (FP&P) Plan
4. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) /Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
5. Written Hazard Communication Plan which conforms to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) for workplace chemicals brought to the site must be established. Contractor shall WW-723R, Channel Force Main Intertie
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o maintain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for all products/chemicals brought to the project site and make available to the City Representative, upon request.
6. Emergency Response Plan
7. Excavation Plan
8. Arc Flash Risk Analysis
9. Lead/Asbestos Program
10. Tree Felling Plan
P. Any changes or modifications to the Contractor’s HASP must be signed by the Contractor’s Project Manager and SSR and submitted to the City Representative for review. When accepted, the modifications shall be appended to the Contractor HASP.
All on-site personnel shall be fully informed of the modifications and required actions.
Q. The Contractor’s HASP shall describe the Contractor’s plan for compliance with the Substance Abuse Policy in Appendix H of the PLA. The Contractor’s plan for compliance with the Substance Abuse Policy will include but not be limited to the following:
1. Contractor’s method for ensuring that all employees required to take a pre - employment substance abuse test on this project are tested.
2. The name and telephone number of the Contractor’s Designated Employer Representative for the Substance Abuse Policy.
3. The location(s) Contractor designates as collection site(s) for p re-employment urine tests.
4. The date(s) and location(s) of training to assist Contractor's management representatives in identifying factors which constitute reasonable cause for drug testing, as well as a detailed explanation of the terms and conditions of the drug policy.
12.0 INSPECTIONS
A. Contractor SSR shall perform daily ins
pections of their active field work area(s)
covering workplace conditions, physical facility safety, and employee work practices.
Any deficiencies and corrective actions shall be documented. The daily inspection shall be documented in the Contractor’s Weekly Health and Safety Report submitted to the City Representative.
B. Each piece of heavy equipment shall be inspected upon delivery to the Site , at t he
beginning of each work shift, and prior to use. Heavy equipment inspection documentation shall be submitted to the City Representative upon request.
C. Crane inspection documentation shall be submitted to the City Representative prior to use. The Contractor shall provide current inspection documentation and Certification per OSHA that the crane operator is qualified and trained in the operation of the crane to be used.
D. Cranes shall be visually inspected prior to each shift by the Contractor’s compete nt person. The inspection must include observation for deficiencies during operation.
The inspection must be written and a copy submitted to City Representative if requested.
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie
13.0 I
NCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
A. Contractor employees involved in or witnes sing an Incident must immediately report it to the responsible supervisor or foreman. The Contractor must, in turn, immediately notifies the City Representative. This notification shall be by phone initially and then followed-up by an email.
B. Contractor will allow City Representatives to participate and review all project incident and/or near-miss investigations.
C. Contractor employees involved in or witnessing a Near-Miss Incident must report it to the responsible supervisor or foreman in a reasonable time frame, not to exceed 24 hours. Thereafter, the Contractor must immediately notify the City Representative.
D. No supervisor may decline to accept or relay a report of injury or significant near-miss incident from a subordinate.
E. All incidents and significant Near-Miss Incidents are investigated immediately by the Contractor’s individual or team with training in accident investigation and root cause analysis.
F. No work should continue in the incident area until the hazard and/or behavior that caused the incident are corrected by the Contractor.
G. The Contractor must investigate incidents and submit an initial investigation report to the City Representative using a Contractor Incident Investigation Report within 24 hours of learning about the incident. Final Report to be submitted to City Representative within 48 hours of incident.
H. A final Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions report for the incident will be conducted by the Contractor and submitted to City Representative within 10 working days.
I. The Contractor must investigate near-miss incidents and submit an investigation report to the City Representative using a Contractor Incident Investigation Report within 24 hours of learning about the near-miss incident.
14.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
A. Contractor shall define task specific PPE requirements for all personnel in compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
B. PPE shall be worn at all times on the Site, including travel within the Site when starting or ending shifts. Minimum requirements include:
1. Hard hats are required at all times in the work area areas.
2. Appropriate eye and face protection that complies with ANSI Z87 shall be worn at all times.
3. Safety glasses with side shields are required as minimum.
4. Sensible and safe work clothing/shoes must be worn.
5. No canvas /leather sneakers or sandals will be worn.
6. Appropriate hearing protection shall be worn in work areas where levels exceed established standards.
7. Suitable gloves must be worn to protect the hands from injury as appropriate.
8. High visibility warning vests or other suitable garments marked with or made of reflection or high-visibility material must be worn at all times on the project.
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie C. Th
e Contractor's SSR shall establish appropriate levels of protection for each work task.
D. For e lectrical work, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other Protective Equipment shall also conform with all NFPA 70E guideline (NFPA 70E 130 (G) provides guideline based on calculating an incident energy analysis method, based on the Hazard Risk Category for the equipment they have assessed as the tables 130.7(C)(14), 130.7(C)(15)(a), and 130.7(C)(15)(c), as applicable).
E. If respiratory protection is utilized, the Contractor will have a Respiratory Protection Program in compliance with Cal/OSHA requirements. The Contractor will also provide the following to the City Representative prior to beginning work utilizing or requiring respiratory protections:
1. Copies of the Respiratory Program
2. Respirator training records
3. Fit-testing and medical approval documentation
4. Annual documentation for training, fit testing, and medical evaluations F. All respiratory equipment will be provided to the employees by the Contractor and properly inspected and maintained by the employees per Cal/OSHA regulations.
G. Where “Hot -Work” is involved, a Hot -Work permit must be submitted to the City Representative prior to work. Protective clothing that provides thermal protection shall be required.
H. Safety harnesses must be worn per manufacturers and OSHA requirements in manlifts.
I. Workers must wear a safety harness with their safety lanyard secured to a separate lifeline while working from swing scaffolds, boatswain’s chairs, or other suspended work platforms where a fall hazard is present.
J. Proper personal protective equipment must be worn for welding and burning. Welding screens must be used when welding operations have the ability to expose other employees or the general public.
15.0 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
A. The Contractor shall provide the required emergency and first aid equipment to be utilized for the project. The following items, at a minimum, shall be maintained on - site and available for immediate use:
1. First aid equipment and supplies approved by a physician, including first aid kits and eyewash station.
2. Spill control materials and equipment, including multi -purpose absorbent materials, poly bags, brooms and shovels and drums.
3. Fire extinguishers with a minimum rating of 2A -10B:C and as required by OSHA regulations for scope of work.
4. Emergency rescue equipment (if applicable), including SCBA or escape pack (with a minimum of 10 minutes of air), and tripod/extraction equipment for confined space rescue or tunnel rescue ; backboard/basket for transport of injured personnel, air horns/bull horns for emergency signaling and communications.
5. All site Contractor safety personnel, project managers, and key line supervisors will be equipped with two-way radios for emergency communications.
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Exhibit E of SFPUC and PG&E Agreement for WW-723 R, Channel Force Main Intertie
6. Al
l boats and vessels (if applicable) used on the project shall comply with the U.S. Coast Guard regulations and carry all Coast Guard –required safety equipment, including adequate personal flotation devices and signaling devices.
16.0 LOGS, REPORTS AND RECORDKEEPING
A. Contractor shall maintain Project safety audits, equipment safety inspection logs, incident reports, and all reports covering the implementation of Contractor HASP on the project site for review upon request by the City Representative.
B. Contractor shall submit Monthly project safety statistical report to City Representative that includes hours worked by Contractor, OSHA Recordable Incidents, Incident Rates, Lost Work Day Cases, Total Project Lost Work Days, and Days Away from Work Rate, First Aid Cases, and Property Damage Incidents.
C. Contractor shall submit Weekly Safety Inspection Reports to the City Repre sentative which includes corrective actions.
D. Contractor shall allow City Representatives access to all Contractor operations and records. The City's review of Contractor's logs and records documenting safety performance shall not be construed as approval of the adequacy of any safety measures taken in, on or near the construction site, nor shall it relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities of performing and enforcing health and safety inspections/audits, monitoring or any other components of the project safety requirements and site-specific Contractor HASP.
17.0 REMEDIAL ACTION
A. The City Representative will issue a notice of non-compliance to ensure that observed immediately dangerous to life and health situation(s) and repeated failure to comply with health and safety requirements violations are corrected by the Contractor in a timely manner. The notice will document non-compliance and requires an immediate action to remedy and correct the non- compliance with a written response from Contractor’s Project Manager within 24 hours of receipt of this notice.
B. If Contractor repeatedly fails to comply with applicable health and safety laws, rules, regulations, and orders, the City reserves the authority to have the necessary work performed by others and deduct corresponding costs from Contractor's progress payment(s), suspend progress payments, and terminate the contract for cause.
C. The Contractor’s non- compliance with applicable health and safety laws, rules, regulations, orders and contract safety requirements shall be considered failure by the Contractor to perform a provision of the Contract, and may be cause for the suspension of the Work and/or the discharge from the Work of an employee, Subcontractor or Supplier as set forth in the General Conditions. The Contractor will be responsible for all costs for stoppage of work and/or replacement of employee(s).
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