New Buffalo Harbor Maintenance Dredging

Background
The New Buffalo Harbor Maintenance Dredging project is initiated to ensure the effective maintenance of the harbor, which is critical for navigation and environmental management. The contract is issued by the relevant government agency responsible for maintaining waterways, with the goal of enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the harbor area.

Work Details
The scope of work includes various construction tasks related to dredging operations. Key tasks involve:
- Conducting pre-outage coordination meetings to review work scope and lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection.
- Ensuring safety protocols are followed, including wearing long pants, appropriate safety shoes, and reflective vests.
- Implementing effective communication systems for employees working in remote locations.
- Prohibiting hazardous materials such as radioactive materials, asbestos, mercury, and lead-based paint unless exceptions are granted.
- Establishing a Hazardous Energy Control Program (HECP) in compliance with EM 385-1-1 and relevant regulations.
- Developing a fall protection program that includes training, hazard identification, and equipment compliance with safety standards.
- Managing natural resources during construction, including tree protection and stormwater management practices.
- Implementing waste management procedures for hazardous waste generated during operations, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a specified period that includes multiple phases of dredging and related activities as outlined in the project timeline.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed at New Buffalo Harbor.