HQ Building Exterior Brick Repair pre-solicitation: 

Scope: This work includes the following work on the brick masonry façade and architectural precast concrete façade of the HQ Building:

• Replace existing bricks that have fractured or spalled.
• Repair or replace damaged and failed sealant in mortar joints.
• Clean all exterior brick and architectural precast concrete surfaces. Protect all surfaces of the brick masonry and architectural precast concrete façade with a water repellent coating.

The following regulations will be applicable to this acquisition:

• ASTM C652
• ASTM C270
• ASTM C1142
• ASTM C150
• ASTM D2369
• EPA Method 24
• ASTM D3278
• ASTM D1653
• ASTM E514/E514M
• ASTM G154
• ASTM C920
• ASTM C661
• ASTM D412
• ASTM C794
• ASTM C1135
• ASTM C719
• ASTM G53

All on-site work shall be performed in accordance with the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

The Contractor will be responsible for establishing and managing an effective on-site Safety and Health program in accordance with EM 385-1-1 that will require the development and submission of a comprehensive project specific Accident Prevention Plan for Government acceptance. In addition, the Contractor will be required to develop and submit for Government acceptance Activity Hazard Analyses for each phase of work and a project specific Fall Protection Plan that comply with EM 385-1-1.

A Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) employed by the prime contractor shall be required for each shift of the contractor's on-site operations. The SSHO shall possess a minimum of 5-years of experience in construction safety on similar projects, shall have completed the 30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety training within the last 5-years, and shall have completed at least 24-hours of formal safety training each year for the past 5-years.