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ALTUS EAST B AND LUGERT DIKES FOUNDATION MODIFICAT
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This solicitation requests offers for the Altus East B and Lugert Dikes Foundation Modifications project at Altus Dam in Oklahoma. The Bureau of Reclamation seeks to construct cement-bentonite slurry cutoff walls in the foundations of the Lugert Dike and East Dike B. Offerors must provide unit prices for excavating the existing rockfill and embankments, installing the cement-bentonite slurry cutoff walls, backfilling with impervious and rockfill materials, and completing erosion control and revegetation work. The cement-bentonite slurry mix design and testing requirements are specified. The deadline for offers is August 13, 2021. The selected contractor must be experienced in cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall construction and will be evaluated on technical approach, schedule, and price.

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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Billings MT 59107

R60

PO Box 36900 Regional Office Great Plains Region Bureau of Reclamation

07/30/20210001

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

PAGE OF PAGES

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

07/08/2021

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Gerri Voto-Braun

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Project Title: ALTUS EAST B AND LUGERT DIKES FOUNDATION MODIFICATIONS, ALTUS DAM, W.C. AUSTIN PROJECT, OKLAHOMA

See attachment for changes incorporated by this amendment:

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

Amendment No. 0001 Solicitation No. 140R6021R0024

Description of Changes:

1. In Part I – The Schedule, remove Section B – Continuation of Section B – Supplies or Services and

Prices/Costs in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached Revised Section B.

2. In Part I – The Schedule, remove Specification Section 01 32 10 – Construction Program in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached Revised Section 01 32 10.

3. In Part I – The Schedule, remove Specification Section 01 33 00 – Submittals in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached Revised Section 01 33 00.

4. In Part I – The Schedule, remove Specification Section 31 56 20 – Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached Revised Section 31 56 20.

5. In Part IV – Representations, Certifications, and Instructions, remove Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors in its entirety and substitute therefor the attached Revised Section L.

For convenience, essential changes on the revised solicitation pages are indicated by a vertical line within the margin, whereby the lines or paragraphs are changed from the previous version. However, all portions of the revised solicitation pages shall apply whether changes thereon have been indicated or not.

Acknowledgement: See Block 11 on the Standard Form 30 regarding acknowledgement by offerors to this amendment. The Government requires acknowledgement by offerors to this amendment at the place designated for receipt of proposals. (Please see Block 19 on the SF-1442).

Receipt of Proposals: The hour and date for receipt of proposals remains the same; 5:00 PM (MDT) on August 13, 2021.

Third Party: If you have provided a copy of this solicitation to another company or individual, please forward this amendment accordingly.

The site visit attendance list will be provided in the next amendment.

The Government will not acknowledge questions received after 3:00 PM (MDT) on August 3, 2021.

A list of contractor questions and their respective answers are attached for information only.

Additional contractor questions/answers will be addressed in future amendments:

Altus East B and Lugert Dikes Foundation Modifications Altus Dam W.C. Austin Project Amendment No. 0001

Price Schedule B - 1 (Revised)

CONTINUATION OF

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ALTUS EAST B AND LUGERT DIKES FOUNDATION MODIFICATIONS

ALTUS DAM

W.C. AUSTIN PROJECT, OKLAHOMA

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULE

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedule, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedule.

(b) Offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedule are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only.

Except as provided in the contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against Government for overruns or underruns. The contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity does not apply to lump-sum items.

(d) See the contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1.

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN - Contract Line Item Number.

B - 2 (Revised)

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

1 WBR

1452.232 -81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump-sum of $

2 31 02 10 Water for Dust Abatement For the lump-sum of $

3 31 09 20 Protect Existing Crest Piezometers

8 ea $

4 31 14 10 Stripping – Stockpile and Contractor Use Areas

10 acres $ $

5 31 23 31 Lugert Dike-Excavation of Existing Rockfill

13,100 CY $ $

6 31 23 31 East Dike B-Excavation of Existing Rockfill

7,900 CY $ $

7 31 24 10 Embankment Measuring Points

For the lump-sum of $

8 31 24 11 Zone 1 Impervious Fill – Lugert Dike Cutoff Wall Cap

270 CY $ $

9 31 24 11 Zone 1 Impervious Fill – East Dike B Cutoff Wall Cap

210 CY $ $

10 31 24 17 Rockfill - Lugert Dike 13,100 CY $ $

11 31 24 17 Rockfill – East Dike B 7,900 CY $ $

12 31 24 20 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall Spoils - Lugert Dike

35,000 CY $ $

13 31 24 20 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall Spoils - East Dike B

21,000 CY $ $

14 31 25 10 Silt Fence 7,500 LF $ $

15 31 25 10 Straw Wattles 8,500 LF $ $

B - 3 (Revised)

PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price Amount

16 31 56 20 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall – Lugert Dike

240,000 SF $ $

17 31 56 20 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall – East Dike B

145,000 SF $ $

18 32 15 10 Gravel Surfacing 4,100 CY $ $

19 32 91 19 Topsoil 10 acres $ $

20 32 92 20 Seeding and Soil Supplements

46 acres $ $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

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Construction Program Revised - 01 32 10 - 1

SECTION 01 32 10

CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in the prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule: Critical Path Method (CPM) of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships and network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of the project.

B. Project Calendar(s): Cross reference of numerical workdays with calendar days. Project calendars serve as the basis for day/date conversion and assign workdays and non-workdays.

C. Resources: Equipment, labor or crews, materials, subcontractors, fabricators, manufacturers, and consultants.

D. Out of Sequence Work: An activity that starts before its predecessor activities are completed.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

1. AGC Manual-04 Construction Planning and Scheduling Manual

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

1. Furnish database files in format compatible with Oracle Primavera P6 Professional Project Management.

2. Furnish schedule and analysis data in an encrypted mail.

3. Upon request, provide information and data used to develop and maintain Construction Program to CO.

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B. RSN 01 32 10-1, Representative Information:

1. Designation of authorized representative to develop and maintain Construction Program.

2. Resume with training and experience.

C. RSN 01 32 10-2, Baseline Schedule:

1. Construction Program/Schedule database.

2. Definition of project calendars.

3. Primavera layout file (.plf).

4. Gantt chart (Bar chart) for project in portable document format (.pdf).

5. Activity report including logic constraints consisting of predecessors, successors, and constraint dates.

6. Tabular listings of resources and resource limitations used to produce baseline schedule. Correlate resources with schedule assumptions and offered price.

Resource listings may be independent of schedule database.

7. Narrative explanation of project schedule development. Include impacts of resource limitations and weather conditions on project schedule development.

Include planned number of work hours per day and hours per day for subcontractors.

D. RSN 01 32 10-3, Updated Schedule Reports:

1. Approval required for a proper invoice for progress payments in accordance with the clauses at FAR 52.232-27 - Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts and WBR 1452.232-82 - Other Invoice Requirements. In accordance with subparagraph (a)(i)(A) of the clause at FAR 52.232-27 - Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, Government disapproval of this submittal will be considered failure of Contractor to comply with contract requirements and payment due date may be delayed until 14 days after submittal contents are approved. Include:

a. Construction Program database with updated activity and milestone data.

b. Definition of project calendars if revised from baseline calendars. Save calendars as project calendars in the database.

c. Primavera layout file (.plf).

d. Gantt chart for project in portable document format (.pdf).

e. Narrative report specifically stating status of project.

1) When negative float exists, cite specific actions and conditions which caused "behind schedule" condition and provide proposed course of action to complete the project within the specified

Revised - 01 32 10 - 3 delivery time. When float changed from previous month’s updated schedule, explain reason for change.

2) List of Contractor-initiated changes to current schedule stating reason for action taken and unresolved issues relating to Construction Program. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor-initiated changes to current schedule which negatively impact Government action which was initiated on the basis of current schedule.

3) Discuss contract milestones and significant activities that were started, continued, or completed during the update period or scheduled during the next update period.

f. Submittal Register:

1) List submittals as listed in Table 01 33 00A.

2) Update Submittal Register monthly to include submittals and revised submittals. Register fields shall include RSN name and number, date submitted, date of response, status (e.g., approved, not approved, resubmittal required).

3) This register document is separate from scheduling database.

E. RSN 01 32 10-4, Time Impact Analysis:

1. Construction Program database with proposed revised activity and milestone data.

2. Proposed revised schedule due to change or delay. Highlight or list added, changed, or deleted activities.

3. Primavera layout file (.plf).

4. Gantt chart for project in portable document format (.pdf).

5. Narrative report explaining results and conclusions.

F. RSN 01 32 10-5, Schedule of Values:

1. Submit a breakdown, in sufficient detail, for all lump-sum Contract Line Item Numbers listed in Schedule B to determine the value of progress payments.

a. Do not include mobilization and preparatory work line item.

1.05 QUALIFICATIONS

A. Representative: Experienced in developing and maintaining construction schedules and knowledgeable of activities and progress on-site to develop and maintain accurate and reliable schedules.

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1.06 GENERAL

A. Develop, maintain, and use Construction Program to plan, monitor, evaluate, and report accomplishment of work.

1.07 SCHEDULES

A. Prepare construction schedules using Critical Path Method outlined in AGC Manual. Use a computer software program to perform mathematical analysis of scheduling data.

1. Prepare schedule based on required sequence and interdependence of activities.

Logically sequence activities.

2. Prepare detailed activity network for accomplishing required work organized by Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Utilize WBS in lieu of activity codes for organization of schedule. If activity codes are utilized in addition to WBS, use unique activity code names assigned as project codes rather than global codes.

3. Activities except “Award” shall have predecessor activities and activities except “Contract Complete” shall have successor activities.

4. Meet contract requirements; milestone(s) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work; and relevant clauses and specification sections. Include interim milestone dates, Government interface dates, contract completion date, and other time or seasonal constraints specified in contract documents.

5. Include work of subcontractors, Government interfaces, and contract milestones.

6. Adjust Construction Program/schedule for seasonal weather conditions. Provide a narrative explaining the expected weather and plan for incorporation in schedule.

Consider work influenced by high or low ambient temperatures or precipitation.

Use Primavera P6 calendars to depict historical weather days that impact work.

Assign weather calendars to work impacted by weather.

7. Define activities to level of detail resulting in their durations being no greater than 20 workdays.

a. Durations for administrative activities (e.g., submittals and reviews) fabrication, manufacturing, and typical level of effort activities (e.g., dewatering, storm water management) will not be subject to workday duration limitation.

8. Include separate activities for submittal preparation and submittal reviews when submittal addresses work that involves significant quantities, long lead times, is on the critical path or near critical path, or as requested by COR. Assign Government submittal review activities to a seven-day calendar with durations as specified in Section 01 33 00 - Submittals. Include Required Submittal Number (RSN) in activity description.

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9. Include separate activities for fabrication or manufacturing when work involves significant quantities, long lead times, is on the critical path or near critical path, or as requested by COR.

10. Include contract title, contract number, and Contractor’s name on transmittal cover sheet and each sheet of Gantt chart.

11. For each activity on Gantt chart, display activity identification number, activity description, planned or original duration, start date, finish date, total float, and calendar identification. Do not display early start and late start fields.

12. Include table of abbreviations used in the Price Schedule, listed and defined alphabetically.

13. Use finish to start logic relationships between activities. Do not utilize start to start, finish to finish, or start to finish logic relationships. Do not use negative lead or lag times.

14. Use durations in units of whole workdays.

15. Provide best estimate of time required to complete activity considering quantity of work, work conditions, location of work, and planned resources for activity.

16. Equate durations of Government reviews and other identified actions to maximum number of calendar days specified in their respective paragraphs.

17. Establish workday calendar(s) and use these in the Price Schedule to translate activity's workday duration into calendar dates. Use unique calendar names; do not use software default calendar names. Save calendars as project calendars, not global calendars.

B. Cost-Loading Schedule:

1. Cost loading is defined as Contractor earnings based on payments from Government to contractor.

2. Input contract values as a resource in Primavera P6 database.

3. Allocate contract value to schedule activities per CLIN amounts in accordance with contract requirements and Measurement and Payment statements in specifications.

4. Assign values to appropriate activities. Total of activity values equal total contract value. Every activity does not require a value. Examples of activities that typically have no value are submittals, submittal reviews, and manufacturing.

5. Include separate schedule activities to properly depict correct amount and timing of payment, if necessary, such as Deliver activities.

6. Generate Cash flow reports showing estimated monthly earned value of activities.

a. Report showing each activity cash flow for project duration.

b. Report showing cumulative monthly cash flow for project duration.

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7. Generate Activity value report showing value of each activity.

8. Assign contract values for contract modification activities.

C. Baseline Schedule:

1. Represents Contractor’s as-planned approach to accomplishing the work. Do not include actual start dates, percent completes, or actual finish dates.

D. Updated Schedule:

1. Meet monthly with COR at Government’s project office, or at a location approved by COR, to review progress made to end date of progress payment period.

Establish dates that activities were started and completed and remaining duration for each activity started but not completed during the period.

a. Discuss and mutually agree upon changes to the schedule.

b. Out-of-sequence activities are not allowed. Revise logic to reflect change in work plan.

c. Finalize updated Construction Program database with mutually agreed upon changes.

2. Following receipt of executed contract modification, incorporate activity data stipulated in modification into current schedule for inclusion in next scheduled progress update. Provide appropriate logic relationships for revised activities.

3. Assign a unique project file name for each schedule update.

E. Float is not for exclusive use by or benefit of either Government or Contractor.

F. Perform time impact analyses using data in most recent approved schedule update prior to change or delay event.

1. Prepare proposed revised schedule and narrative description describing and highlighting changes or delays.

2. Prepare summary comparing results of 2 schedule analyses: One using current schedule data from last approved updated schedule prior to event requiring analysis, and one using proposed schedule data incorporating changes or delays.

a. Show contract milestones and activities whose periods of performance have shifted as result of change which affects production and/or manufacture schedules, material orders, construction seasons, and labor and/or equipment utilization.

b. For activities directly affected by change or delay, include the current and proposed items:

1) Activity description.

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2) Types and quantities of major pieces of equipment, principal manpower, and pacing materials (materials that affect activity start, duration, or finish).

3) Activity duration.

4) Narrative containing rationale used in developing the proposed logic relationships and activity data.

c. Data date for impacted schedule used in comparison shall be the same as approved updated schedule data date.

d. Base schedule comparisons on status of work and available float at time CO directs or proposes change to the work, Contractor submits a value engineering change proposal, or when a delay occurs as shown in approved updated schedule.

1.08 TIME IMPACT ANALYSIS

A. Provide time impact analysis for contract changes (e.g., change order, proposed modification, or value engineering change proposal) to support a claim or request for equitable adjustment to the contract due to delay or accelerated schedule.

B. CO may use time impact analysis to determine if time extension or reduction to contract milestone dates is justified.

1. Time impact analysis is required for contract changes whether Contractor’s current schedule milestone dates are the same as, earlier than, or later than, those required under the contract.

2. Changes, additions, or deletions to activities; activity durations; activity time frames; or activity predecessors and successors will not automatically determine that extension or reduction of contract time is warranted or due the Contractor.

3. Time extensions for performance will be considered only to the extent that the Contractor’s current scheduled milestone dates exceed contract milestone dates.

C. Float is not for exclusive use by or benefit of either the Government or the Contractor.

D. Perform time impact analyses using data in most recent approved schedule update prior to change or delay event.

1. Prepare proposed revised schedule and narrative description describing and highlighting changes or delays.

2. Prepare summary comparing results of two schedule analyses: One using current schedule data from last approved updated schedule prior to event requiring analysis, and one using proposed schedule data incorporating changes or delays.

a. Show contract milestones and activities whose periods of performance have shifted as result of change which affects production and/or

Revised - 01 32 10 - 8 manufacture schedules, material orders, construction seasons, and labor and/or equipment utilization.

b. For activities directly affected by change or delay, include the current and proposed items:

1) Activity description.

2) Types and quantities of major pieces of equipment, principal manpower, and pacing materials (materials that affect activity start, duration, or finish).

3) Activity duration.

4) Narrative containing rationale used in developing the proposed logic relationships and activity data.

c. Data date for impacted schedule used in comparison shall be the same as approved updated schedule data date.

d. Base schedule comparisons on status of work and available float at time the CO directs or proposes change to the work, the Contractor submits a value engineering change proposal, or when a delay occurs as shown in approved updated schedule.

1.09 REVIEW AND EVALUATION

A. Baseline Schedule:

1. Within 21 calendar days after receipt of baseline schedule:

a. CO will approve or not approve proposed baseline schedule.

b. Upon request from CO, meet with COR for a joint review of proposed baseline schedule.

c. If schedule is not approved, revise and resubmit within 7 calendar days following date of rejection letter.

2. Do not proceed with onsite work, except mobilization and surveying, until baseline schedule has been approved by Government.

B. Updated Schedules:

1. Submit updated Construction Program schedule monthly.

2. Submit updated schedule at least 7 days prior to the submission of each invoice request for progress payment.

3. If updated schedule is not approved, revise and resubmit updated schedule within 7 calendar days following date of rejection letter.

4. COR will schedule pre-submittal meeting with Contractor each month to review draft updated schedule prior to Contractor submitting RSN 01 32 10-3, Updated Schedule.

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C. Failure to include elements of the work in schedules will not release Contractor from completing required work under contract.

D. Performance will be evaluated by Government using approved CPM schedules.

1.10 FAILURE TO COMPLY

A. Failure to comply with requirements of this Section shall be grounds for determination by CO that Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within specified time.

B. CO may terminate Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or separable part of it, in accordance with default terms of this contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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Submittals

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost:

1. Include in prices offered in the Price Schedule for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

1. ASME Y14.1-12 Decimal Inch Drawing Sheet Size and Format

B. National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)

1. NIBS NCS-14 United States National CAD Standards, Version 6

C. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)

1. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards, including revisions posted at http://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

1.03 DEFINITIONS

A. Days: Calendar days.

B. Required Submittal Number (RSN): Identifies items to be submitted together as a complete submittal.

C. Submittals: Considered “shop drawings” within the terms of the clause at FAR 52.236- 21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. In case of conflict between requirements of this section and requirements included elsewhere in these specifications, requirements included in this section take precedence.

B. General:

1. Prepare in English.

2. Label with contract number and title, and RSN.

3. Measurement Units: US Customary Units.

C. Drawings:

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1. Minimum Identification in Title Block:

a. Contract number and title.

b. Contractor’s or supplier’s title and drawing number.

c. Date.

2. Provide space next to title block for review stamps.

3. Size: ANSI D size (22 inches by 34 inches).

4. Draw to scale using computer drafting.

a. In accordance with NIBS NCS.

b. Electronic file format: Compatible with AUTOCAD, Version 2018 or later.

c. Compile using “eTransmit” utility in AUTOCAD.

d. Government will provide electronic AutoCAD format template.

e. Title block and sheet format:

1) As shown on Standard Drawing 40-D-7102.

2) Government will supply template.

3) Government will supply specific title block information to be used.

f. Show as-built changes, including revision dates, made during installation.

Indicate changes by clouding.

D. Product Data:

1. Mark manufacturer's data for commercial products or equipment, such as catalog cut sheets.

a. Identify manufacturer's name, type, model, size, and characteristics.

b. Illustrate that product or equipment meets requirements of specifications.

c. Mark items to be furnished in a manner that will photocopy (no highlighter).

d. Strike through items that do not apply.

E. Certifications:

1. Certifications by a registered professional: Signed and sealed by registered professional.

2. Manufacturer’s certifications: Signed by authorized representative of manufacturer.

F. Photographs:

1. Include digital files in .jpeg or similar format.

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G. Videos:

1. Include digital file in MP4 format.

2. Submit on thumb drive.

1.05 SUBMITTALS PROCEDURES

A. Submit only checked submittals. Submittals without evidence of Contractor's approval will be returned for resubmission.

B. Submit complete sets of required materials for each RSN as specified in “Submittals Required” column in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals. A complete set includes all listed items for RSNs with multiple parts.

C. Submit number of sets specified in “No. of sets to be sent:” columns in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals.

1. Electronic submittals:

a. In Portable Document Format (PDF).

1) Optical Character Recognition (OCR).

2) 508 compliant.

3) RSNs having more than one requirement shall be bookmarked.

4) RSNs with requirements for files other than PDF (.XER, .PLF, .DWGs, etc.) shall be combined using WIN Zip.

b. Include RSN transmittal letter.

c. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) shall be encrypted using WINZip or Adobe Acrobat before transmitting electronically.

2. Submit electronic submittals via e-mail, or thumb drive based on size:

a. The Government can receive e-mails up to 25 MB. However, e-mails over 10 MB should be considered extra-large. E-mailing of electronic submittals exceeding 10 MB should only occur after transmittal of extra-large size e-mail has been verified.

b. Address e-mail of electronic submittals less than extra-large size to:

1) sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov

c. Electronic submittals that are too large to e-mail shall be submitted on thumb drive.

d. Submittals received after 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time, shall be documented as received the next business day.

D. Include the following information in transmittal letters:

1. Contract number and title.

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2. RSN for each attached submittal.

3. Responsible code.

4. Identify submittal as initial or resubmittal.

E. Resubmittal of submittals not approved:

1. Mark changes such that they are readily identifiable and show revision date.

a. Resubmitted drawings shall include a revision block with date.

2. Describe reasons for significant changes in transmittal letter.

3. Resubmit returned submittals within 7 days after receiving comments, unless otherwise directed.

4. Requirements for initial submittals apply to resubmittals.

5. Resubmittals shall be complete submittals without reference to the original submittal.

F. Submit each RSN under a separate transmittal letter. Multiple RSNs submitted under a single letter will be returned for resubmittal.

1.06 REVIEW OF SUBMITTALS

A. Time Required:

1. Submittal review will require 28 days for review of each submittal or resubmittal, unless otherwise specified.

2. Time required for review of each submittal or resubmittal begins when complete sets of materials required for a particular RSN are received and extends through return email date.

B. Time in Excess of Specified:

1. The CO may extend contract completion date to allow additional time for completing work affected by excess review time.

a. Time extension will extend the contract completion date based on the excess review time delay.

b. Time extension will not exceed time used in excess of specified number of days for review of submittals or resubmittals.

c. Concurrent days of excess review time resulting from review of 2 or more separate submittals or resubmittals will be counted only once in extending contract completion date.

2. No time extension will be allowed if Contractor fails to make complete action submittals in sequence and within time periods specified.

3. Adjustment for delay will be made only to extent that:

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a. Approval was required under contract, and

b. Requests for approval were properly and timely submitted and were approved.

4. Adjustment will be subject to terms of paragraphs (b) and (c) of the clause at FAR 52.242-14, Suspension of Work; however, no such delay shall be deemed to be a “suspension order” as the term is used in that clause.

C. Submittal Response:

1. Response letter will indicate whether submittal is approved, not approved, acceptable, not acceptable, or acknowledged receipt.

a. Revise and resubmit submittals not approved or not acceptable.

b. Do not change designs without approval of CO after drawings, documentation, and technical data have been approved.

1.07 TRANSMITTAL

A. Addresses for codes listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. CO: Bureau of Reclamation, Attention MB-5000, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address: 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

2. COR: Bureau of Reclamation, Attention: MB-2600, P.O. Box 36900, Billings, MT 59107-6900. Physical address: 2021 4th Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101.

B. E-mail address for electronic submittals listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

sha-GPR-CONSTSVCS@usbr.gov.

1. Submit electronic submittals that are too large for e-mail to the physical address above.

C. Submittals required by specifications, but not listed in Table 01 33 00A - List of Submittals:

1. Submit in accordance with this section.

2. Submit to COR unless otherwise specified.

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Table 01 33 00A. - List of Submittals

** CO indicates Contracting Officer, COR indicates Contracting Officer’s Representative.

RSN

Clause or

Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

1 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction 52.228-15

Performance and Payment Bonds

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1

electronic

2 Additional Bond Security 52.228-2

Additional Bond Security

Within 10 calendar days after award

CO 1

electronic

3 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation 1452.228-70

1) Written certification that the required insurance has been obtained

2) Current certification of insurance for each subcontractor

Before commencing on-site work

CO 1

4 Liability Insurance 1452.228-70

Acceptable Certificate of Liability Insurance

Prior to commencement of work under the contract

CO 1

electronic

5 Equal Opportunity 52.222-26

Information required by Executive Order

112246 (SF-100)

Within 30 days following award

CO 1

electronic

6 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subcontract Awards 52.204-10

Certification that executive compensation and subcontract awards were reported

Within 10 days of each report being submitted

CO 1

electronic

7 Personal Identity Verification 52.204-09

SF-85 and OF-306 for each employee and subcontractor employee working on site

Within 10 days after receipt of Notice to Proceed or 10 days before commenting work (for new hire)

CO 1

electronic

8 Labor Standards Data 52.222-11

1) List of subcontractors

Within 14 days after award of contract

COR 1

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

9 Labor Standards Data 52.222-11

1) Statement and acknowledgement Form (SF-1413) for each subcontract

Within 14 days after award of contract

COR 1

10 Payrolls and Basic Records 52.222-08

Copies of all payrolls

Weekly COR 1 electronic encrypted electronic encrypted

11 Site Security

WBR 1452.237-80

List of contractor and subcontractor employees

Submitted at least 28 days prior to arrival on site.

Employees must be approved to perform on -site work

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

12 Site Security

WBR 1452.237-80

List of vehicles and equipment to be brought on site

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to arriving on site

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

13 Superintendence by the Contractor

Site Superintendence

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

14 Release of Claims 1452.204-70

Release of Claims (DI-137) against the Government

After completion of the work and prior to final payment

CO 1

electronic

01 14 10-1 Use of Site Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days before mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 31 19-1 Project Management and Coordination

Weekly Coordination Meeting Documentation

Submitted 7 days before meeting

COR 0 1

electronic

01 32 10-1 Construction Program

Representative Information

Submitted within 14 days after preconstruction meeting and approved before mobilization

COR 1 1

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 32 10-2 Construction Program

Baseline Schedule Submitted 14 days after preconstruction meeting and approved before mobilization

COR 1 1

electronic

01 32 10-3 Construction Program

Updated Schedule Reports

Monthly and approved for progress payments

COR 1 1

electronic

01 32 10-4 Construction Program

Time Impact Analysis

Within 28 days after the CO directs a contract change, or requests proposal for a future modification, With value engineering proposal, or request for equitable adjustment.

COR 1 1

electronic

01 32 10-5 Construction Program

Schedule of Values Submitted 14 days after preconstruction meeting and approved for first progress payment

CO 1 1

electronic

01 35 10-1 Safety Data Sheets Complete LHM and SDS

Submitted and approved at least 28 days before mobilization

0 1 electronic electronic

01 35 10-2 Safety Data Sheets Updated LHM and

SDS

At least 28 days before jobsite delivery of hazardous material not previously listed

COR 0 1

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 35 20-1 Safety and Health Safety Program Submitted and accepted at least 28 days before mobilization. See Section 3 of RSHS

COR 0 1

electronic

01 35 20-2 Safety and Health Monthly Accident Summary Report

Monthly COR 0 1 electronic

01 35 20-3 Safety and Health Respirator User Documentation

Submitted and accepted at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

01 35 20-4 Safety and Health Crane Operation Certificates

Submitted and accepted at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 35 20-5 Safety and Health Exposure Assessment Form (if applicable)

Within 21 days of exposure

COR 0 1

electronic

01 35 20-6 Safety and Health Other Training Certificates

Submitted and accepted at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 35 20-7 Safety and Health Pandemic Notification

Immediately upon Notification of Positive Results

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

01 35 20-8 Safety and Health Employee Return to Work Documentation

Immediately upon Notification of Clearance

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

01 35 30-1 Contractor’s On-site Safety Personnel

Qualifications Submitted and accepted at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

01 35 30-2 Contractor’s On-site Safety Personnel

Safety Inspection Reports

Monthly COR 0 1 electronic

01 46 00-1 Quality Procedures Contractor Quality Control Program

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 46 00-2 Quality Procedures Contractor’s Daily Reports

Weekly COR 0 1 electronic

01 46 00-3 Quality Procedures Quality Control Supervisor Resume

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic encrypted

01 46 00-4 Quality Procedures Contractor’s Quality Testing Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 46 00-5 Quality Procedures Summary of Monthly Test Results

Monthly COR 0 1 electronic

01 46 20-1 Testing agency Services

Testing Agency Services Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 51 00-1 Temporary Utilities Water Usage Weekly COR 0 1 electronic

01 51 00-2 Temporary Utilities Temporary Water Access Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 52 10-1 Field Office Delivery Schedule and Site Layout

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 55 00-1 Vehicular Access and Parking

Pre-Construction Video

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 55 00-2 Vehicular Access and Parking

Post-Construction Video

At least 2 days before demobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 55 00-3 Vehicular Access and Parking

Post-Repair Video Within 14 days of making repairs

COR 0 1

electronic

01 55 00-4 Vehicular Access and Parking

Swale Crossings Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 55 00-5 Vehicular Access and Parking

Trench Drainpipe Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 55 00-6 Vehicular Access and Parking

Verification and Ground Treatment in Contractor Use Areas

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 55 00-7 Vehicular Access and Parking

Temporary Roads and Ramps

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 56 10-1 Protection of Existing Installations

Plan for Protecting Existing Installations

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 56 15-1 Protection of Existing Utilities

Utility Owner Acknowledgment

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 56 15-2 Protection of Existing Utilities

Utility Protection Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 57 20-1 Environmental Controls

Copy of Applicable Air Quality Permit

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 57 30-1 Water Pollution Control

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 57 30-2 Water Pollution Control

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan

At least 28 days before delivery or storage of oil

COR 0 1

electronic

01 71 20-1 Surveying Surveying Plan At least 28 days before beginning survey work

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

01 71 20-2 Surveying Resumes At least 28 days before beginning survey work; At least 28 days before personnel change

COR 0 1

electronic

01 71 20-3 Surveying Accuracy Check Results

At least 14 days before beginning survey work

COR 0 1

electronic

01 71 20-4 Surveying Completed and Reduced Survey Notes

Within 2 days of completing each set of survey notes

COR 0 1

electronic

01 71 20-5 Surveying Quantity Survey Notes and Computations

Submitted and approved for progress payments

COR 0 1

electronic

01 74 00-1 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

01 74 00-2 Cleaning and Waste Management

Waste Production and Disposal Records

Within 7 days of waste disposal

COR 0 1

electronic

01 74 00-3 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Consultant Resume

At least 28 days before beginning environmental assessment

COR 0 1

electronic

01 74 00-4 Cleaning and Waste Management

Environmental Site Assessment

Within 14 days of completion of work

COR 0 1

electronic

01 78 30-1 Project Record Documents

As-built Drawings Within 28 days of completion of work

COR 0 1

electronic

31 02 10-1 Water for Dust Abatement

Dust Abatement Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

31 09 20-1 Piezometers Cutting Off Existing Piezometers Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 09 20-2 Piezometers Survey Submitted within 28 days of cutting off piezometers

COR 0 1

electronic

31 23 02-1 Compacting Earth Materials

Test Results Within 1 day of test COR 0 1 electronic

31 23 31-1 Excavation of Existing Rockfill

Excavation Plan Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 24 10-1 Embankment, General

Embankment Construction Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 24 11-1 Zone 1 Impervious Fill

Zone 1 Laboratory Test Results

Within 3 days of receiving laboratory results

COR 0 1

electronic

31 25 10-1 Erosion Control Erosion Control Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 56 20-1 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall

Qualifications Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 56 20-2 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall

Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall Plan

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 56 20-3 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall

Material Approval Data

Submitted and approved at least 40 days prior to mobilization

COR 0 1

electronic

31 56 20-4 Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall

Calibration Certifications

Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to mobilization

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Section Title

Submittals required

Due date or delivery time

Respon-sible code

Sets to be sent: **

CO COR

32 15 10-1 Gravel Surfacing Certification Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to work

COR 0 1

electronic

32 92 20-1 Seeding and Soil Supplements

Seeding Plan Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to work

COR 0 1

electronic

32 92 20-2 Seeding and Soil Supplements

Certifications Submitted and approved at least 28 days prior to work

COR 0 1

Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall

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SECTION 31 56 20

CEMENT-BENTONITE SLURRY CUTOFF WALL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall – Lugert Dike:

1. Measurement: Surveyed length of cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall and depths as determined on site.

a. The top of the slurry cutoff wall shall be elevation 1572.5.

b. The bottom of the slurry cutoff wall shall be established by soundings taken in the slurry trench at the site by the Contractor in accordance with the Contractor Field Quality Control article (3.04).

2. Payment: Unit price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Includes cement and bentonite materials for slurry cutoff wall.

b. Includes excavation for slurry cutoff wall and monitoring of trench excavation.

c. Includes cost for protecting Zone 5 – Rockfill material on downstream face of dike.

d. Includes cost of leveling existing dike crests for a work platform prior to slurry cutoff wall installation.

e. Includes cost of excavating top of slurry cutoff wall from elevation 1572.5 to elevation 1572.0 prior to placement of Zone 1 slurry cutoff wall cap.

f. Includes cost of providing adequate working pad in contractor use areas.

g. Adjustments will not be made for over-width trench due to overbreak and extra width required to construct trench around curves.

B. Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall – East Dike B:

1. Measurement: Surveyed length of cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall and depths as determined on site.

a. The top of the slurry cutoff wall shall be elevation 1572.5.

b. The bottom of the slurry cutoff wall shall be established by soundings taken in the slurry trench at the site by the Contractor in accordance with the Contractor Field Quality Control article (3.04).

2. Payment: Unit price offered in the Price Schedule.

a. Includes cement and bentonite materials for slurry cutoff wall.

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b. Includes excavation for slurry cutoff wall and monitoring of trench excavation.

c. Includes cost for protecting Zone 5 – Rockfill material on downstream face of dike.

d. Includes cost of leveling existing dike crests for a work platform prior to slurry cutoff wall installation.

e. Includes cost of excavating top of slurry cutoff wall from elevation 1572.5 to elevation 1572.0 prior to placement of Zone 1 slurry cutoff wall cap.

f. Includes cost of providing adequate working pad in contractor use areas.

g. Adjustments will not be made for over-width trench due to overbreak and extra width required to construct trench around curves.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Bentonite slurry: Mixture of bentonite and water.

B. Cement-bentonite slurry: Mixture of cement, bentonite, water, and admixtures.

Produced by adding cement and admixtures to bentonite slurry.

C. Excessive Slurry Loss – Excessive slurry loss shall be defined as observed slurry loss of 6 inches of depth per minute within trench excavation.

1.03 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. American Petroleum Institute (API)

1. API 13A-20 Drilling Fluid Materials

2. API RB 13B-1 Recommended Practice for Field Testing Water-based Drilling Fluids

B. ASTM International (ASTM)

1. ASTM C 31/C 31 M-19 Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

2. ASTM C33/C33M-18 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

3. ASTM C150/C150M-20 Portland Cement

4. ASTM C494/C494M-19 Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

5. ASTM C939/C939M-16A Standard Test Method for Flow of Grout for Pre-placed Aggregate Concrete

6. ASTM D2166/D2166M-16 Unconfined Compressive Strength of Cohesive Soil

7. ASTM D4380-12 Density of Bentonite Slurries

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8. ASTM D5084-16a Measurement of Hydraulic Conductivity of Saturated Porous Materials Using a Flexible Wall Permeameter

9. ASTM D6910/D6910M-09 March Funnel Viscosity of Clay Construction Slurries

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittals.

B. RSN 31 56 20-1, Qualifications:

1. Evidence of experience and competency to construct a cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall. Include:

a. Cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall on-site supervisor resume.

b. Cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall primary batch plant operator resume.

c. Cement-bentonite slurry cutoff wall excavator operator(s) resume.

d. Quality control monitor resume.

C. RSN 31 56 20-2, Cement-Bentonite Slurry Cutoff Wall Plan:

1. Contractor use area working pad materials and installation details.

2. Description of staffing for each shift.

3. Night-time Equipment and Considerations, if applicable.

4. Anticipated production rates, in square feet per day.

5. Methods and frequency of monitoring trench alignment.

6. Description of proposed method of trench excavation, including equipment and sequence of constructing slurry cutoff wall.

a. Include the power rating curve for the excavator that will be used to excavate the slurry cutoff wall.

7. Slurry Loss Management Plant.

8. Bentonite-water mixing method, storage area size and location, and hydration period.

9. Cement-bentonite-water mixing…

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