J.13 Upper Brownsville UPRR Crossing Specs 20170727.pdf

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Technical Specifications Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Upper Brownsville Levee and Flood Protection Improvements at UPRR Crossing Cameron County, Texas

Solicitation IBM17B0002

July 27, 2017

United States and Mexico United States Section Engineering Services Division El Paso, Texas

These Technical Specifications may be reprinted after Contract award using the awarded Contract number instead of the Solicitation number currently shown. The reprint shall have all changes indicated incorporated.

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USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Upper Brownsville Levee and Flood Protection Improvements at UPRR Crossing

July 27, 2017 Division 00 USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 1

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

Upper Brownsville Levee and Flood Protection Improvements at UPRR Crossing US International Boundary & Water Commission Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project

Procurement and Contracting Requirements

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July 27, 2017 Project Title USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.01.01-Page 1

SECTION 00.01.01

PROJECT TITLE

00.01.01 Project Title 00.01.01-Project Title

The title of this project is as follows:

Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project

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July 27, 2017 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.01.10-Page 1

SECTION 00.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

00.01.10 Table of Contents Governing 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing

Table of Contents

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00.01.01-Project Title 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information 00.31.21-Survey Information 00.31.24-Environmental Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data 00.31.43-Permit Application 00.31.50-Other Project Information 00.60.00-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents 00.70.00-Delivery of Data to USIBWC 00.73.63-Security Requirements

Division 01-General Requirements 01.11.00-Summary of Work 01.22.00-Measurement and Payment 01.29.00-Payment Procedures 01.29.15-Certified Payroll 01.31.00-Project Coordination 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures 01.35.00-Safety 01.42.00-References 01.43.26-Testing and Inspection Agencies 01.45.00-Quality Control 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities 01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds 01.55.00-Vehicular Access and Parking 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls 01.58.00-Project Identification 01.61.00-Common Product Requirements 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal 01.77.19-Closeout Requirements

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01.78.36-Warranties 01.78.39-Project Record Documents 01.78.99-Project Data

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities 02.21.00-Surveys 02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys 02.22.00-Existing Conditions Assessment

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.13-Soils for Earthwork 31.11.00-Preparing Right of Way 31.14.00-Remove / Stockpile Existing Materials

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.15.00-Aggregate Road Surfacing 32.91.19-Topsoil 32.92.00-Vegetation for Erosion Control

Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.41.00-Construction of Levee

Technical Specification Tables Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - Selected Drawings from IBM13C0001 for Reference Table 3 - Warranty Priority Code A Table 4 - Warranty Priority Code B Table 5 - Warranty Priority Code C Table 6 - Warranty Priority Code D Table 7 - Aggregate Surfacing Gradation Requirements Table 8 - Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates

Technical Specification Figures Figure 1-Sample Project Sign

July 27, 2017 List of Contract Drawings USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.01.15-Page 1

SECTION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

00.01.15 List of Contract Drawings 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 Drawing Titles

1.4 Drawing Index

1.5 Additional Or Revised Drawings

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3 DRAWING TITLES

A. The Contract Drawings applicable to this Contract are entitled:

Upper Brownsville Levee and Flood Protection Improvements at UPRR Crossing

Cameron County, Texas

1.4 DRAWING INDEX

A. An index of drawings is identified on the drawing title sheet and includes the following:

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

1 Title Sheet

2 General Notes

3 Survey Controls

4 Plan and Profile

5 Typical Section

6 - 11 Impervious Levee Cross Sections

12 Typical Details

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Table 2 - Selected Drawings from IBM13C0001 for Reference

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

1 of 299 Title Sheet

3 of 299 Legend, Construction Notes, and Abbreviations

4 and 5 of 299 Project Layout (1) and (2)

67 of 299 Plan & Profile: Sta. 1858+00.00 to Sta. 1870+00.00

73 of 299 Crossing Plans (3)

236 to 239 of 299 Impervious Levee/Embankment Cross Sections

259 and 260 of 299 Geotechnical Boring Location (1) and (2)

281 and 282 of 299 Geotechnical Boring Log (23) and (24)

1.5 ADDITIONAL OR REVISED DRAWINGS

A. Except as provided in these specifications for drawings to be furnished by Contractor, Contract Drawings will be supplemented by additional or revised general and detail drawings as necessary or desirable as work progresses.

B. Additional or revised general and detail drawings will show dimensions and details necessary for construction purposes more completely than are shown on these Contract Drawings for features of work.

C. Perform work in accordance with additional general and detail drawings or revisions at applicable prices bid in schedule for such work.

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July 27, 2017 Instructions to Bidders USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.21.13-Page 1

SECTION 00.21.13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00.21.13 Instructions to Bidders 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Reference Standards

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 Definitions

1.5 Duty to Inquire

1.6 Bid Submission

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Requests for Interpretation

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1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

1. FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Within this section, the following terms are used interchangeably.

1. Bid - Offer - Proposal

2. Solicitation - Request for Proposal - RFP

3. Bidder - Offeror Contractor

1.5 DUTY TO INQUIRE

A. Contractors shall review the full Solicitation including Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, attachments, etc. to determine the full scope of work required.

B. The Contractor shall take no advantage of any item of which they have a duty to inquire.

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C. If during review of these items, the Contractor finds discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, or ambiguities, they have a duty to inquire. The Contractor shall also inquire about items that are unclear or open to interpretation.

1.6 BID SUBMISSION

A. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has reviewed, investigated, and acknowledged all items detailed in FAR 52.236-3.

B. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality and scope of work to be performed, the quantities of materials to be furnished.

C. Submission of a bid constitutes agreement that Bidders has provided written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, and discrepancies discovered in the Contract Documents, that responses to these written notices are acceptable to Bidder, and that Contract Documents are sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing required work.

D. Bidder has the sole responsibility to make such independent instigation and examination as they deem necessary in order to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in a accordance with the Contract Documents.

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3.1 REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION

A. Contractors shall submit requests for interpretation, questions, and other concerns about the Solicitation, Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, attachments, etc. to the Contracting Officer identified on SF-1442.

B. Such requests shall be made even if the question and answer period identified in the Solicitation has passed.

C. Failure to request interpretation prior to providing a bid shall result in the Contractor being fully responsible for any cost or time impacts involved to perform the work required.

July 27, 2017 Existing Condition Information USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.19-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.19

EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

00.31.19 Existing Condition Information 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 General

1.5 Existing Structures

1.6 Existing Utilities

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

B. Section 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.4 GENERAL

A. Field assessment of existing conditions within the project limits was performed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The findings are available in a report, titled “Condition Assessment of US International Boundary and Water Commission, Lower Rio Grande Valley Levees, South Texas," dated October 2003.

B. Field assessment of existing conditions within the project limits was performed by Tetra Tech, Inc.. The findings were and available in a report, titled “Design Report, Final Design Submittal, Upper Brownsville Levee Rehabilitation, Cameron Counties, Texas," dated May 2012.

C. Geotechnical investigations were performed as noted in Section 00.31.32.

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1.5 EXISTING STRUCTURES

The Union Pacific Railroad has removed railroad tracks and ballast crossing through the levee.

1.6 EXISTING UTILITIES

A. Fiber optic cable systems may be buried on with UPRR's ROW. Protection of the fiber optic cable systems is of extreme importance since any break could disrupt service to users resulting in business interruption and loss of revenue and profits.

1. The Contractor shall contact UPRR during normal business hours (7:00 am to 9:00 pm Central Time, Monday through Friday, except for holidays) at 1-800-336-9193 (also a 24-hour, 7-day number for emergency calls) to determine if fiber optic cable is buried anywhere on UPRR's ROW to be used.

2. If it is, the Contractor will telephone the telecommunications company(ies) involved, arrange for a cable locator, make arrangements for relocation or other protection of the fiber optic cable, all at Contractor’s expense, and will commence no work on UPRR's ROW until all such protection or relocation has been accomplished.

3. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold USIBWC and UPRR harmless from and against all costs, liability and expense whatsoever (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, court costs and expenses) arising out of or caused in any way by the Contractor’s failure to comply with the provisions of this paragraph.

B. See Section 02.02.00 for additional information about utilities.

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July 27, 2017 Survey Information USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.21-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.21

SURVEY INFORMATION

00.31.21 Survey Information 00.31.21-Survey Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 Existing Information

1.5 Field Survey

1.6 Survey Control

1.7 Existing Survey Markers

1.8 Right-of-Way (ROW)

1.9 Cross Section Survey

1.10 Existing Utility Survey

1.11 Survey Control Maps

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.4 EXISTING INFORMATION

Drawings employed were generated based on Tetra Tech Reach 4 drawings titled Upper Brownsville Levee rehabilitation, Cameron County, Texas from Sta 1270+72 to Sta 1904+85.12.

Although project limits were descoped from referenced project, some of their usable drawings were employed as a reference and standard drawings.

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1.5 FIELD SURVEY

A. Field survey was performed on February, 2016, by USIBWC Boundary and Realty Division who developed and provided the following, which were used as the basis of design.

1. Field survey was used to develop cross sections, plan profiles, and all existing elevations. Additionally, rebar control point were established at Sta 0+00 and Sta 8+00, which are not to be disturbed. Any clarification or questions on field survey and survey control points performed by USIBWC Boundary and Realty Division shall be immediately addressed through the COR.

1.6 SURVEY CONTROL

A. The USBWC Boundary and Realty Divisions established horizontal and vertical controls based on : North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) in US survey feet, and North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in US survey feet, respectively.

B. The field survey was based on existing monumentation set by benchmark brass cap on structure 199 on levee at Palm Blvd. and D Street which is referenced on the Survey Control Plan Sheet, mentioned in Paragraph 1.11. Data for these points was provided by USIBWC, and were adjusted to ground distances.

1.7 EXISTING SURVEY MARKERS

The USIBWC Boundary and Realty Division surveyed and located all existing levee centerline station survey markers described in the Survey Control Plan Sheet included in the plans .

1.8 RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)

The USIBWC Boundary and Realty Division surveyed and located all existing ROW survey markers along the project limits only, and verified against the ROW maps in Paragraph 1.4 above.

1.9 CROSS SECTION SURVEY

The USIBWC Boundary and realty Division performed cross section field survey along the project limits at a one hundred (100) feet interval to include, but not limited to, distances to the ROW, any ramps that enter or exit the levee, and UPRR removed tracks crossing the levee and immediately adjacent to the levee. The final survey consisted of x,y, z coordinates and elevations of cross sectioned area.

1.10 EXISTING UTILITY SURVEY

A. The surveyors surveyed and obtained x & y coordinates and elevations of existing surface features of visible structures only. Also included are the removed Union Pacific Railroad

July 27, 2017 Survey Information USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.21-Page 3 tracks crossing the existing levee These locations are shown on the Plan and Profile sheets of the Contract Drawings.

1. NOTE: It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify locations of all existing utilities (shown and not shown) prior to construction.

2. Additionally, attention is called to Sections 02.02.00 for additional requirements and guidelines for existing utility survey.

1.11 SURVEY CONTROL MAPS

The USIBWC prepared the Survey Control Plan sheet for the total length of the project showing existing levee alignment, existing levee stationing, ROW and survey control points per the USIBWC survey guidelines. The survey is presented at ground distance.

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July 27, 2017 Environmental Information USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.24-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.24

ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION

00.31.24 Environmental Information 00.31.24-Environmental Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Reference Standards

1.4 Measurement and Payment

1.5 General

1.6 Preservation of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Environment

1.7 Other Considerations

1.8 Use of Geologic Materials on a Federally Funded Project

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

B. Section 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls

C. Section 02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. United States Code (USC)

1. Clean Air Act, 42 USC §7401 et seq.

2. Clean Water Act (CWA), 33 USC §1251 et seq.

3. Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 USC §1531 et seq.

4. Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), 16 USC §§703 - 712

5. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), 42 USC §§4321-4347

6. National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), 16 USC §470 et seq.

7. National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, 16 USC §668dd

8. Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), 25 USC §3001

et. seq.

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9. Refuge Recreation Act, 16 USC §§460k - 460k-4

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.5 GENERAL

A. The Project’s Environmental Assessment (EA), titled "Final Environmental Assessment Improvements to the Donna-Brownsville Levee System," dated September 2007, was prepared for USIBWC by Parsons. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in the EA document.

B. A Categorical Exclusion finding eliminating the levee gap at the location of the former Union Pacific Matamoros and Brownsville Railroad Crossing of the levee at Brownville, Texas in the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project as determined in February 2016 was prepared by USIBWC Environmental Management Division.

C. These documents lists environmentally and culturally sensitive areas that need to be protected from any disturbances of construction activities. The environmentally and culturally sensitive areas that were identified on the document are identified below.

1. Biological Resources Work should be schedule to occur outside of the bird breeding season whenever possible. Migratory birds may be present within the project area; birds, nests, and eggs are to be protected and avoided during construction. The breeding and nesting season is identified in Section 01.57.13. If work continues into the bird breeding/nesting season the areas proposed for disturbance shall be surveyed in order to avoid the inadvertent destruction of nests and eggs.

2. Natural Resources Equipment cannot be parked, staged, or used under large, mature trees. Keeping equipment away from the large, mature trees will prevent incidental damage to the tree and prevent compression of the root ball.

D. Further details of environmental requirements are in Section 01.57.00.

1.6 PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE

ENVIRONMENT

A. If the Contractor initiates changes to the Contract and USIBWC approves the changes, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining clearances and coordinating with the appropriate regulatory agencies.

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B. Culturally Sensitive Areas If a site, building, or location of historical, archeological, educational, or scientific interest is discovered within the right of way, cease all work immediately, secure the site from further disturbance and possible vandalism, and notify USIBWC. The site, building, or location will be investigated and evaluated by USIBWC.

1.7 OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

The Contractor is required to ensure that all Environmental Permits, Issues, and Comments (EPIC), which are included within the Contract Documents are followed and implemented to ensure potential impacts are avoided.

1.8 USE OF GEOLOGIC MATERIALS ON A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT

A. To ensure preservation of historical and archaeological data, prior to use of any soil, rock, or gravel, the source must first be compliance confirmed by the COR to ensure compliance with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

B. Take no action to use or alter the proposed location until written approval for site use is received from the COR.

C. If the quarry or borrow site already provides materials for TxDOT, USACE, or other governmental agency, a copy of the environmental approvals from said agencies may be provided to the COR.

D. Include permission for Government access to any geological source locations.

E. Full details of requirements for geological materials are in Section 02.21.13.

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July 27, 2017 Existing Hazardous Material Information USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.26-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.26

EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INFORMATION

00.31.26 Existing Hazardous Material Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 General

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.24-Environmental Information

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.4 GENERAL

Based on the environmental report(s), identified in Section 00.31.24, there are no hazardous material or waste storage, disposal sites, or spill sites, identified within the immediate Project area.

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July 27, 2017 Geotechnical Data USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.32-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.32

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

00.31.32 Geotechnical Data 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 Geotechnical Reports

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3 GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

A. Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by S&B Infrastructure and summarized in their report entitled, "Final Technical Memorandum for Geotechnical Explorations of Levee System within the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project, Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee," for Task Order IBM06T0010 dated September 28, 2007.

B. Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by Raba Kistner and summarized in their report entitled, " Geotechnical Exploration and Engineering Evaluation of Levee System for the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project from Cameron County Line of Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee Reach to its Eastmost Limit," for dated July 24, 2009.

C. Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by Raba Kistner and summarized in their report entitled, " Geotechnical Addendum-Subreach 4 for the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Levee System - from Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee Reach," dated June 1, 2011.

D. The data and report are not intended as a representation or warranty of continuity of conditions between soil borings nor of groundwater levels at dates and times other than date and time when measured. Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by Contractor subsequent to award of the Contract.

E. The Contractor is charged with the duty to read and understand the geotechnical data provided, including any data referenced within. The Contractor shall consider all

Geotechnical Data July 27, 2017 00.31.32-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 geotechnical information including geotechnical reports, bore logs, and site visits as a whole. The Contractor shall consider the limitations of any geotechnical tests performed including the auger size, borehole spacing and location, consistency of borehole data, as well as the frequency of testing, results of testing, and groundwater level at time.

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July 27, 2017 Permit Application USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.43-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.43

PERMIT APPLICATION

00.31.43 Permit Application 00.31.43-Permit Application

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Reference Standards

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 General

1.5 Work in Waters of the United States

1.6 Responsibilities

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1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1. General Construction Permit 2012

2. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program

B. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

1. Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

2. TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000

C. US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

1. Section 404 of Clean Water Act, 33 USC §1251 et seq.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.4 GENERAL

A. Prior to the beginning of construction, the Contractor shall be responsible for researching, coordinating, obtaining, and paying all applicable fees for all permits required by Federal, state and local entities, including, but not limited to, a specific or general stormwater permit prepared in accordance with the requirements of Stormwater Pollution Prevention

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Plan (SWPPP) and Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Permit TXR150000.

B. The work under this Contract requires the Contractor to work within Union Pacific Railroad’s (UPRR) Right of Way.

WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

C. The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has determined that a Section 404 permit will not be required for work within the currently defined Temporary Construction Limits

(TCL).

D. If Contractor initiated changes in the construction method result in impacts to waters of the US, the Contractor shall have sole responsibility to obtain all required new or revised Section 404 permit and shall adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by these permits.

1.5 RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the proposed location of the project staging areas for compliance confirmation of the COR prior to installation of stormwater pollution prevention (SWPP) measures.

B. The Federal Government is not subject to local jurisdictions' building codes, nor is it required to obtain building permits from local jurisdictions for construction on real estate owned or controlled by the USIBWC. However, borrow pits and other offsite locations are subject to local regulations. The Contractor is responsible for researching and obtaining all necessary permits for offsite work.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and rights of entry for all work required under this Contract.

D. The Contractor will also be required to research the need for any other required permits, based on the information available from the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications prior to the beginning of construction. For the work under this Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and obtaining all permits required by Federal, state, and local entities, unless otherwise specified within the Contract Provisions and these Technical Specifications.

E. The Contractor shall apply and pay for all required permits. The Government is not responsible for any existing or newly introduced permits required before, during and/or after construction.

F. The Government has attained and easement for all work required in UPRR’s Right of Way. The Contractor is required to attain a Right of Entry Agreement from UPRR prior

July 27, 2017 Permit Application USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.43-Page 3 to commencing any work in UPRR’s Right of Way and shall adhere to all terms and conditions of the Right of Entry Agreement. The Contractor is responsible for any and all costs and requirements associated with the Right of Entry Agreement.

G. The Contractor shall be responsible for and shall give and maintain any and all notices required by applicable regulations, laws, or permitting authorities pertaining to construction of this project.

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July 27, 2017 Other Project Information USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.31.50-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.50

OTHER PROJECT INFORMATION

00.31.50 Other Project Information 00.31.50-Other Project Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 General

1.4 Changes to Drawings

1.5 UPRR Permit

1.6 UPRR Insurance Requirements

1.7 UPRR Waiver Requirements

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3 GENERAL

A. The work under this Contract will require the Contractor to work within Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) right of way crossing at levee for which railroad tracks have been removed. USIBWC has a Right of Way Easement Agreement with UPRR.

B. Contractor shall refer and comply with the “Levee Facility Construction & Maintenance Agreement,” as applicable to the Contractor’s construction activities, between the USIBWC and the Union Pacific Railroad Company.

C. The Contractor shall notify UPRR's Response Management Communications Center at 1-888-877-7267 at least ten (10) days in advance of the commencement of any work in connection with the rehabilitation, construction, maintenance, repair, modification, reconstruction, relocation, or removal of the project. All such work shall be prosecuted diligently to completion. The Contractor will coordinate its initial and any subsequent work with UPRR or their duly authorized representative.

D. In the prosecution of work within UPRR's ROW, Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Federal Railroad Administration regulations.

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E. In the event the Contractor in any manner moves or disturbs any of UPRR's ROW in connection with the rehabilitation, construction, maintenance, repair, modification, reconstruction, relocation, or removal of the project and such movement or disturbance was not contemplated by the Contract Drawings (or modification thereof consented to in accordance with Section above) for such work, then in that event, (to the extent that it is performing the work) the Contractor shall, as soon as possible and at the Contractor’s sole expense, restore such property to the same condition as the same were before such property was moved or disturbed, and the Contractor shall (as applicable) indemnify and hold harmless UPRR, its officers, agents and employees, against and from any and all liability, loss, damages, claims, demands, costs, and expenses of whatsoever nature, including court costs and attorneys' fees, which may result from injury to or death of persons whomsoever, or damage to or loss or destruction of property whatsoever, when such injury, death, damage, loss, or destruction grows out of or arises from the moving or disturbance of UPRR's ROW.

1.4 CHANGES TO DRAWINGS

The project shall be performed (or cause to be performed) in full conformance with the Contract Drawings. No changes in the Contract Drawings approved by Union Pacific may be made without the prior written consent of UPRR's Assistant Vice President Engineering-Design or their authorized representative.

1.5 UPRR PERMIT

A. The Contractor and its subcontractors are required to execute UPRR's current Contractor's Right of Entry Agreement, pay required fees to acquire permit, and to satisfy the insurance requirements described therein before Contractor or subcontractors are allowed onto UPRR's property for performance of work on or relating to this project.

B. Information about this permit and UPRR's requirements are available at https://www.up.com/real_estate/tempuse/index.htm.

1.6 UPRR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Prior to commencing any work, the Contractor shall furnish UPRR with a certificate(s) of insurance, executed by a duly authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements.

B. All insurance policies must be written by a reputable insurance company acceptable to UPRR or with a current Best's Insurance Guide Rating of A- and Class VII or better, and authorized to do business in the state where the job site is located.

https://www.up.com/real_estate/tempuse/index.htm

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C. The Contractor shall, at its sole cost and expense, procure and maintain in effect during the entire term of this Contract work the following additional insurance coverage required by Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR):

1. Commercial General Liability Insurance Commercial General Liability (CGL) with a limit of not less than $5,000,000 each occurrence and an aggregate limit of not less than $10,000,000.

a. The policy must also contain the following endorsement, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance, showing "Union Pacific Railroad Company Property" as the designated jobsite.

2. Business Automobile Coverage Insurance Business auto coverage with a combined single limit of not less $2,000,000 for each accident.

a. The policy must contain the following endorsements, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance:

(1) Coverage showing "Union Pacific Property" as the designated jobsite.

(2) Motor Carrier Act Endorsement - Hazardous materials clean up (MCS-90) if required by law.

3. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance Coverage must include but not be limited to:

a. Statutory liability under the workers' compensation laws of the state where the job site is located.

b. Employers' liability (Part B) with limits of at least $500,000 each accident, $500,000 disease policy limit $500,000 each employee.

c. If Contractor, is self-insured, evidence of state approval and excess workers compensation coverage must be provided. Coverage must include liability arising out of the US Longshoremen's and Harbor Workers' Act, the Jones Act, and the Outer Continental Shelf Land Act, if applicable.

4. Railroad Protective Liability Insurance Railroad Protective Liability insurance, with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence and an aggregate of $6,000,000. A binder stating the policy is in place must be submitted to UPRR before the work may be commenced and until the original policy is forwarded to UPRR.

5. Umbrella or Excess Insurance If Contractor, utilizes umbrella or excess policies, these policies must "follow form" and afford no less coverage than the primary policy.

D. All policies required above (except business automobile, worker's compensation, and employers liability) must include UPRR as "Additional Insured."

E. Punitive damages exclusion, if any, must be deleted (and the deletion indicated on the certificate of insurance), unless policy is silent concerning punitive damages, insurance coverage may not lawfully be obtained for any punitive damages that may arise, all

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1.7 UPRR WAIVER REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor waives all rights against UPRR and its agents, officers, directors and employees, where permitted by law, for recovery of damages to the extent that these damages are covered by the workers compensation and employers liability or commercial umbrella/excess liability insurance obtained by the Contractor, which must be stated on the certificate of insurance.

B. The Contractor shall fully pay for all materials joined or affixed to and labor performed upon property of UPRR in connection with the rehabilitation construction, maintenance, repair, modification or reconstruction of the project, and shall not permit or suffer any mechanic's or materialman's lien of any kind or nature to be enforced against the property for any work done or materials furnished thereon at the insistence or request or on behalf of the Contractor.

C. The Contractor agrees to require its subcontractors to indemnify and hold harmless UPRR against and from any and all liens, claims, demands, costs and expenses of whatsoever nature in any way connected with or growing out of such work done, labor performed, or materials furnished.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

July 27, 2017 USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.60.00-Page 1

SECTION 00.60.00

USIBWC FORMS AND STANDARD DOCUMENTS

00.60.00 USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents 00.60.00-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 General

1.4 Location of Items

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Printing

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3 GENERAL

A. The USIBWC ftp site is available at:

Address: 63.96.218.8 User Name: ESD_User Password: 2erAsatu

B. USIBWC's ftp site must be accessed using ftp software. Internet browsers (e.g., Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox, etc.) will not work.

C. Ftp software is available as freeware or as commercial software. Examples of available ftp software include FileZilla, WinSCP, SmartFTP, and Ipswitch.

D. Contractor shall use the most current version of each form.

1.4 LOCATION OF ITEMS

A. All forms are under the directory entitled 'Construction\Forms.'

B. Posters are under the directory entitled 'Construction\Posters.'

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 PRINTING

The Contractor is responsible for printing copies of items provided in electronic format for their own use.

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SECTION 00.70.00

DELIVERY OF DATA TO USIBWC

00.70.00 Delivery of Data to USIBWC 00.70.00-Delivery of Data to USIBWC

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 General

1.4 Adobe PDF Files

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3 GENERAL

A. Delivery shall be accomplished via email or through direct delivery (US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc.).

1. Whenever possible, the electronic copies shall be submitted to the Inspector and COR by email.

2. Placing documents on a cloud server, online drop box, or online management system (e.g. Owner Insite) is unacceptable as a delivery method.

3. With prior approval of the COR, very large files may be delivered via an ftp system.

a. The US Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering

Center (AMRDEC) provides a free, safe ftp system which can be used to deliver items up to 2GB. This is available at: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/.

B. Electronic files shall be provided in their native format (MSWord, Excel, Primavera, etc.)

as well as Adobe pdf.

C. Hard copy delivery packages/boxes shall not exceed forty (40) pounds.

D. Hard copies shall not be provided in 3-ring binders (except for O&M manuals, if required). Large, lengthy hard copies shall be grouped in expandable folders. Folders shall not exceed 3.5 inches in width.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/

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1.4 ADOBE PDF FILES

A. Pdfs shall be produced directly via software whenever possible and shall include valid electronic signatures or they shall be scans of the original documents.

B. The minimum scanning resolution shall be:

1. Color-400 dpi

2. Grayscale-400 dpi

3. Black and White-600-dpi

C. Color documents shall be scanned in color.

1. NCR pages that are other than white (e.g. all yellow or all pink) are not considered color documents and may be scanned in grayscale or black and white.

D. The Contractor shall ensure that the electronic copy is legible.

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July 27, 2017 Security Requirements USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 00.73.63-Page 1

SECTION 00.73.63

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

00.73.63 Security Requirements 00.73.63-Security Requirements

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Measurement and Payment

1.3 General

1.4 Security

1.5 Insurance

1.6 Department of Homeland Security

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1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.3 GENERAL

The project site may be exposed to vandalism and theft. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate security of the project site in order to prevent vandalism and theft.

1.4 SECURITY

A. The Contractor is responsible for securing the worksite, equipment, and materials from vandalism and theft.

B. The Contractor shall implement a security program that:

1. Protects the work, the existing premises, and the Government’s operations from theft, vandalism and unauthorized entry.

2. Initiates a security program in coordination with Government’s existing security system at mobilization.

3. Maintains the security program throughout construction duration until Contract Closeout.

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C. The Contractor shall implement entry control to the work area that notifies people of the construction area, of PPE required, and of the dangers of entry.

D. The Government shall not be responsible for the security of any items within the work area and associated PSLs.

1.5 INSURANCE

A. When not required by the Contract clauses, the Contractor has the right to purchase coverage for property insurance, builder's risk insurance (including perils of wind, collapse, vandalism/malicious mischief, and theft, including theft of materials whether or not attached to any structure), and/or flood insurance or to be self-insured for these exposures.

B. The Contractor shall be held liable for all costs associated with losses, deductibles, and self-insurance for coverages not required by the Contract clauses.

1. Losses shall include architects' and engineers' fees that may be necessary to provide drawings and specifications for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

2. Losses shall include appropriate supervision and quality control of all work for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

C. Any insurance policies purchased for work or property related to this Contract for coverages not required by the Contract clauses shall list the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States Section, as an additional insured.

1.6 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

A. In any event the staff of the US Department of Homeland Security (also known as US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)) alerts and directs any field crews to stop work in for any security reasons in the area, the Contractor shall consider this as top priority and fully cooperate with the directions of DHS at all times until the security alert is cleared by the DHS. In addition the Contractor shall contact and coordinate with the COR for any additional steps to be taken during and after the security alert from the DHS is cleared.

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July 27, 2017 Division 01 USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 General Requirements-Page 1

United States Section

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements Division 01 Division 01-General Requirements

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July 27, 2017 Summary of Work USIBWC Solicitation IBM17B0002 01.11.00-Page 1

SECTION 01.11.00

SUMMARY OF WORK

01.11.00 Summary of Work 01.11.00-Summary of Work

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1 Section Includes

1.2 Related Requirements

1.3 Reference Standards

1.4 Measurement and Payment

1.5 Work Covered by the Contract Documents

1.6 Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.7 Work Under Other Contracts

1.8 Labor and Staffing

1.9 Project Location

1.10 Investigation of Site Conditions

1.11 Other Contractual Requirements

Part 2 - Products

2.1 Government Furnished Materials

2.2 Products to be Furnished by the Contractor

Part 3 - Execution

3.1 Submittals Required Prior to Mobilization

3.2 Use of Right-of-Way

3.3 Occupancy of Right-of-Way

3.4 Work Restrictions

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.43-Permit Application

B. Section 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule

C. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

D. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

E. Section 01.35.00-Safety

F. Section 01.45.00-Quality Control

G. Section 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities

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H. Section 01.52.13-Field Offices and Sheds

I. Section 01.55.00-Vehicular Access and Parking

J. Section 01.57.13-Temporary Environmental Controls

K. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

L. Section 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

M. Section 02.02.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

N. Section 02.21.00-Surveys

O. Section 02.22.00-Existing Conditions Assessment

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. United States Code (USC)

1. Davis Bacon Act (DBA), 40 USC §3141-3148

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly, but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.

1.5 WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. General Description of Work

1. The work for this project generally consists of levee raising improvements in the UPRR removed railroad tracks B&M line at Upper Brownsville. Project limits are eight hundred (800) feet along existing levee to be raised and include removing existing railroad bed ballast and raise this area as well.

2. The major construction efforts include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

3. Preparation ROW

4. Remove/stockpile existing gravel and topsoil

5. Excavation

6. Embankment construction

7. Remove ballast on UPRR ROW

8. Roadway aggregate surface course work

9. Placing topsoil

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10. Revegetation

11. The final product shall be capable of or shall meet FEMA 44 CFR §65.10 requirements, in order to obtain FEMA levee certification.

B. Utilities It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify all existing utilities within the project limits as well as coordinating any work associated with these utilities with the utility company. Refer to 02.02.00 for more information about utilities.

C. Permits Refer to Section 00.31.43.

1.6 SEQUENCE OF WORK/TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

A. The work is to be performed as shown on the Contract Drawings.

B. The Contractor shall comply with all submittal requirements as covered under these specifications and obtain Government review of each submission.

1. No construction shall be started, until the Government reviews the required submittals and determines they are satisfactory for purposes of beginning…