Hal C. Weaver Power Plant Turbine Replacement

The University of Texas at Austin (Owner) is soliciting proposals (Proposals) for the selection of a Construction Manager-at-Risk for Capital Planning and Construction Project No. 102-1603 –Hal C. Weaver Power Plant Turbine Replacement (Project), in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Proposals (RFP).

The Owner's objective is an injury and incident-free Project, with a focus on project safety that shall not be compromised to achieve any other business objective. The Contractor shall structure an effective and systematic safety management approach that emphasizes continuous improvement.

The Contractor shall bear overall responsibility for all aspects of safety for the Project.

• The Contractor must provide a qualified Project Safety Coordinator (PSC). The PSC is required from the commencement of construction until at least such time the Owner's Designated Representative (ODR) issues notice of Substantial Completion.
• Project Safety Assistant(s) (PSA(s)) are also required. Number of and placement on the project is determined by the final contracted construction amount and average daily work force.
• Each tiered Subcontractor shall declare one (1) or more employees to be its designated SSR.
• The Contractor shall develop, implement, and furnish adequate resources for their PSMP.
• The Contractor shall submit a complete draft of the PSMP to the ODR for review and written acceptance prior to the issuance of NTP for construction services.
• The Contractor shall purchase and maintain at least one (1) First Aid Kit on the Project site as per ANSI Z308.1.
• The Contractor shall purchase and maintain at least one Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) unit on the Project site.
• The Contractor shall post a pair of safety regulation signs at every point of entry to the Project: one in English and one in Spanish.
• The Contractor shall create and maintain files for Owner review.

The qualifications and previous work experience of the proposed Project Safety Coordinator and Project Safety Assistant(s) shall be submitted with the RFP.

Prior to Notice to Proceed for Construction Services, the Contractor must provide resumes for the proposed PSC and PSAs.