Attachment 7 Mickey Todd Site Showing Questions 6-20-24 (002).pdf
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This document appears to be the meeting notes from a site visit for the Todd WRE wetland restoration and repair project in Crittenden County, Kentucky. The project involves restoring wetland functions and values through government programs and partnerships, including clearing, seeding, installing rock stabilizing spillways, and implementing erosion prevention measures within existing shallow water areas.
The key details from the meeting notes include: 1) USDA-NRCS and partner staff were present, along with the contractor representatives; 2) Several contractor questions were addressed, such as the need for a certified surveyor, equipment washing requirements, and compaction specifications; 3) Field questions covered topics like removing debris from spillways, borrow area locations, spillway design, and the ability to drain shallow water areas; and 4) Additional questions were answered regarding dewatering, seeding/plugging certifications, and handling of excess fill material. The notes indicate the project is planned to start construction this summer after the bid has been awarded by the Contracting Officer.
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Mickey Todd FZ4 and BK6 (WRP – Crittenden County)
Wetland Hydro-Restoration Repair Site Showing Report
06-20-2024 – 9:30 am – Crittenden Co. Conservation District Office and Onsite Field Visit
USDA-NRCS and Partner Staff Present:
• COR: Dan Stangeland USDA-NRCS Civil Engineer
• Construction Inspector: Marion Jones – USDA-NRCS Civil Engineer Technician
• Kirk Greenfield: USDA-NRCS Soil Conservationist
• Beth Stanley: USDA-NRCS District Conservationist (Not Present for Field Visit)
• Jason Beirman – Ducks Unlimited Wetland Biologist (KY Easements)
• Ellie Moore – Ducks Unlimited Wetland Biologist (KY Easements)
Contactor(s) Present:
• Phillip Sharp – Superior Whitetail Habitats
• Kevin Myatt – Superior Whitetail Habitats
• Keith Ethridge – Ethridge Excavating
• David Maddox –
• Tim Grau II –
• Daniel Knepper – K and K Dirtworks
• Robin Knepper – K and K Dirtworks
Field Office Questions:
• Does the contactor need certified surveyor?
o No, NRCS with flag and stake all areas as specified within the Specifications.
• Do the contractors have to wash the equipment before entering the site?
o Not required, just make sure there are not oil, fuel, etc… leaks.
• Is there a project start time?
o Contracting Officer will set date to start after the bid has been awarded, plans are to start construction this summer.
o Seeding and Mulching date will be worked to fit construction.
• Compaction Classification?
o Compaction is specified within the specifications for Earthfill, specifications were read aloud.
Field Onsite Questions:
• Remove brick and concrete from spillway on Todd FZ4 Plan (2)?
o Yes
• Where are borrow areas?
o All borrow areas are designated within the plans..
• Do spillways include geotextile and rock?
o Yes
• How wide are the spillways?
o Designs differ from each one and location on each spillway.
• What was the project originally built for?
o To restore wetland functions and values through government programs and partnerships.
• Can the water control structures be used to drain the shallow water area?
o Yes, the USDA-NRCS and DU Partner Staff pulled the boards on the structure to start the draining process after contacting landowner.
• Can the contractors haul dirt and rock by driving along the embankments?
o Avoid hauling materials on the embankments but to do the repairs on the littoral shelf it is allowed.
• Can herbicide be used?
o No, just bushog and clearing is on the specifications, no chemical burndown.
• What to do if excess fill was collected?
o Spead and smooth it out in the work impact area and grade to natural ground.
• Can a cut in the embankment where on of the repairs are going to take place be used to drain the shallow water area on the Todd BK6 Plan?
o USDA-NRCS staff, Contracting Officer, and Contractor will need to work that out after the bid is awarded.
• What if more holes are found then the ones that are mentioned on the designs?
o USDA-NRCS staff will contact the Contracting Officer.
• Does seeding need to occur within the borrow areas?
o No planting of borrow areas are required based upon plans and specifications.
Additional Questions:
• Is dewatering included in bid price?
o Yes, Constuction specification 11 covers this and what it is subsidiary to.
• Are there certification requirements for the person seeding and plugging?
o No
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