Sunland_West_Specs_20190903.pdf

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Technical Specifications Rio Grande Canalization Project Sunland Park West Levee Repair El Paso County, Texas

Solicitation 191BWC19B0001

September 3, 2019

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.

Reissuance of the awarded Technical Specifications with the Contract number will proceed without an amendment or modification.

Reissuance with the Contract number will NOT result in a new date being displayed on the Technical

Specifications.

State of Texas

PLEASE NOTE - Technical Specifications should be printed double sided.

Printing this document single sided will take 265 additional pages of paper and 39 of those pages will be blank to facilitate double sided printing.

Changes related to the September 3, 2019 version in comparison to the August 14, 2019 version. All changes in the document are highlighted.

Section 00.31.50 Figure 6 image changed.

Section 00.31.50 1.5 C., D., and E. added.

Section 00.31.50 Figure 9 added.

Due to insertion of new figure (Figure 9) in Section 00.31.50, all of the subsequent figure numbers throughout the document have changed.

Section 00.72.00 was added.

Some cross references in Table 3 were corrected. No requirements were changed.

Section 03.15.13 1.3 A. was revised.

Section 03.15.13 2.2 B. was revised.

Section 03.15.13 2.2 C. was deleted

Table 13 - EPDM Waterstop Requirements was deleted causing all further tables to be renumbered.

Section 31.36.19 2.3 A.2. was revised as was corresponding value in Table 3.

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Sunland Park West Levee Repair US International Boundary & Water Commission Rio Grande Canalization Project Procurement and

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September 3, 2019 Table of Contents Governing

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Table of Contents

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 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 00.70.13-Project Data 00.72.00-Order of Precedence 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 01.31.75-Code of Business Ethics 01.32.16-Construction Progress Schedule 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures 01.35.23-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 01.57.19-Temporary Environmental Controls 01.58.00-Project Identification 01.61.00-Common Product Requirements 01.61.16-Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

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01.77.19-Closeout Requirements 01.78.36-Warranties 01.78.39-Record Drawings

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.01.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities 02.21.00-Surveys 02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys 02.22.00-Existing Conditions Assessment

Division 03-Concrete 03.11.00-Concrete Forming 03.15.00-Concrete Accessories 03.15.13-Waterstops 03.15.16-Concrete Joints 03.21.00-Reinforcing Steel 03.31.00-Cast-in-Place Concrete 03.35.00-Concrete Finishing 03.39.00-Concrete Curing

Division 05-Metal 05.05.13-Galvanizing 05.05.23-Welding 05.50.03-Metalwork Miscellaneous Provisions 05.50.04-Miscellaneous Metalwork

Division 10-Specialties 10.14.53-Traffic Signage

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.13-Geological Materials 31.05.16-Crushed Aggregate Base 31.05.19-Geotextile for Earthwork 31.11.00-Preparing Right of Way 31.14.00-Remove / Stockpile Existing Materials 31.23.13-Subgrade Preparation 31.23.16-Excavation 31.23.23-Backfill 31.23.23.23-Flowable Backfill 31.36.19-Gabion Mattresses 31.81.00-Proof Rolling

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.13.13-Concrete Levee Paving 32.15.00-Aggregate Road Surfacing 32.31.59-Boulders 32.31.80-Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate 32.91.19-Topsoil 32.92.19-Vegetation for Erosion Control

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Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.41.00-Construction of Levee 35.42.35-Concrete Slope Paving 35.49.13-Floodwalls

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - Encroachments Table 3 - Quality Control Testing Table 4 - Required Minimum Biobased Content Table 5 - Required Minimum Recovered Content Table 6 - Warranty Priority Code C Table 7 - Warranty Priority Code D Table 8 - Permitted Surface Irregularities Table 9 - Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements Table 10 - ASTM C881 Minimum Requirements Table 11 - Nonshrink Grout Requirements Table 12 - PVC Waterstop Requirements Table 13 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation Table 14 - Minimum Concrete Strength Table 15 - Maximum Water-Cement Ratio Table 16 - Deviations and Tolerances from Specified Lines, Grades, and Dimensions Table 17 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies Table 18 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water Table 19 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 20 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 21 - Standard Deviation Modification Factor Table 22 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1) Table 23 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2) Table 24 - Air Entrainment Table 25 - Duration of Curing Table 26 - Galvanizing Standards Table 27 - Gradation of Crushed Aggregate Base Table 28 - Geotextile Requirements Table 29 - Aggregate Surfacing Gradation Requirements Table 30 - Levee Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates Table 31 - Floodplain Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates Table 32 - Puddle Flange Requirements

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1 - Wood Pile Encroachment at 1629+78 to 1630+25 Figure 2 - Landscaping Encroachment 1634+27 to 1634+35 Figure 3 - Landscaping Encroachment 1635+57 to 1635+63 Figure 4 - Landscaping Encroachment 1637+81 Figure 5 - Landscaping Encroachment 1641+66 to 1643+40 Figure 6 - Landscaping Encroachment 1655+51 to 1656+95 Figure 7 - Landscaping Encroachment 1656+99 to 1658+14

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Figure 8 - Landscaping Encroachment 1659+19 to 1659+22 Figure 9 - Landscaping Encroachment 1602+35 Figure 10 - Fillable Form (not printed) Figure 11 - Printed Fillable Form Figure 12 - Sample Project Sign Figure 13 - Fabrication Tolerances for Bars Figure 14 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Fillet Weld Break Specimen Figure 15 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Method of Rupturing Specimen

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September 3, 2019 List of Contract Drawings

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SECTION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

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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

Part 2 - Products

2.1 Additional or Revised Drawings

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

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:

Sunland Park West Levee Repair

El Paso County, Texas

1.4 DRAWING INDEX

A. The Contract Drawings include the following:

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

G001 Cover Sheet

G002 Sheet Index and General Notes

G003 Existing Utility Information

G004 Abbreviations, Legend and Symbols

G101 Survey Control - Existing ROW Line and Curve Tables

G102 Survey Control - Existing Benchmarks, Control Points and Monuments

G201 - G202 Horizontal Control New ℄ Alignment

G301 Project Layout Key Map Sta: 1518+56.27 to 1666+77.50

C101 Typical Sections

C102 Typical Sections

C103 Typical Benching Details

C201 – C215 Plan & Profile Sta: 1518+56.27 to 1666+77.50

C216 Plan & Profile W. Borderland Rd. Bridge

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SHEET NO. SHEET TITLE

C217 Plan & Profile Country Club Rd. Bridge

C218 Concrete Pavement Joint Layout

C301 Civil Detail Concrete Levee and Slope Paving

C302 Civil Detail WR-02 Ramp Layout

C501 to C551 Cross Sections Sta: 1518+56.27 to 1666+77.50

CS001 Canutillo Lateral WW#34 Plan & Profile

S101 Floodwall Plan and Sections

S102 Waterstop and Expansion Joint Details

USIBWC 25084 Levee Ramp Details

USIBWC 26409-1 Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate Manufacture and Installation

USIBWC 26409-2 Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate Manufacture and Installation

USIBWC 26409-3 Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate Manufacture and Installation

USIBWC 26424-1 USIBWC Notice Signs

USIBWC 26424-2 USIBWC Detail Signs

USIBWC 26424-3 USIBWC Prohibitive Activity Signs

USIBWC 26424-4 Sign Installation Details I

USIBWC 26424-5 Sign Installation Details II

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ADDITIONAL OR REVISED DRAWINGS

A. Except as provided in these Technical 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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September 3, 2019 Instructions to Bidders

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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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

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3.1 Requests for Interpretation (Duty to Inquire)

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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 and all Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, USIBWC provided data, referenced items, attachments, etc. to determine the full scope of work required.

B. 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 open to interpretation.

C. The Contractor shall inquire about items as soon as they are discovered, whether before deadline for submission of bidder questions, whether after deadline for submission of bidder questions, whether after submission of bids, or whether after Contract award.

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D. If the Contractor fails to inquire, they forfeit their right to any claim based upon said discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, ambiguities, or items that are open to interpretation. The

Contractor shall be proceeding at their own risk based upon only their unilateral interpretation.

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

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 Bidder has provided written notice of all discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, ambiguities, or items that are open to interpretation 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 (DUTY TO INQUIRE)

A. Contractors shall submit requests for interpretation, questions, and other concerns about the

Solicitation and Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, USIBWC provided data, referenced items, 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.

September 3, 2019 Existing Condition Information

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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 02.01.00-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 Arcadis. The findings were and available in a report, entitled “Sunland Park Levee Repair - West Levee, Design

Documentation Report," dated August 14, 2019.

B. A field assessment was also performed by S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. entitled "Design Report for

Upper Rio Grande Flood Control Project, Sunland Park Canutillo Levee Segment, from Borderland

Bridge to Courchesne Bridge," dated July 23, 2010. Since significant work was been performed on the levee through 2012, the information in this report may no longer be valid. Contractors may request a pdf copy of this report from the Contracting Officer prior to bid or from the COR after award.

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

1.5 EXISTING STRUCTURES

A. Both El Paso County Water Improvement District #1 (EPCWID1) and Elephant Butte Irrigation

District (EBID) have irrigation structures adjacent to and through this project.

1. The existing structures along the levee include the following.

a. Montoya Lateral Siphon (3.5 ft x 4 ft) owned by EPCWID1.

b. Canutillo Lateral WW#34 (5 ft x 4 ft) owned by EBID.

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c. Pence Lateral WW#34A (30-inch RCP) owned by EPCWID1.

d. Combined La Union Lateral WW#35 (48-inch RCP) owned by EBID.

e. Schultz Lateral WW#35C (30-inch RCP) owned by EBID.

2. All irrigation structures shall be protected in place.

B. There is an existing concrete floodwall at Borderland Bridge. This floodwall was built under

USIBWC contract IBM10C0006.

C. There are two existing concrete floodwalls at Country Club Bridge. These floodwalls were built under USIBWC contract IBM10C0018.

1.6 EXISTING UTILITIES

Existing utilities at the project site are identified on the Contract Drawings with the best information available. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and coordinating with all the utility owners to determine exact locations of these utilities and protect them during construction. See Section 02.01.00 for additional requirements when dealing with utilities.

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September 3, 2019 Survey Information

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SECTION 00.31.21

SURVEY INFORMATION

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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 Field Survey

1.5 Survey Control

1.6 Right of Way (ROW)

1.7 Cross Section Survey

1.8 Existing Utility Survey

1.9 Survey Control Maps

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 02.01.00-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 FIELD SURVEY

A. Field survey was performed between November 2017 and February 2018, by Frank X. Spencer and

Associates who developed and provided the following, which were used as the basis of design.

1. Survey Control Maps of the Sunland Park Levees, dated May 2019

1.5 SURVEY CONTROL

A. The surveyor established horizontal and vertical controls based on New Mexico State Plane

Coordinate Grid System (NMSPC) NM Central Zone North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) in

US survey feet, using GEOID 2012B, and North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in

US survey feet, respectively.

B. The survey was based on existing monumentation set by USIBWC which is referenced on the

Survey Control Maps, mentioned in Paragraph 1.9. Data for these points was provided by USIBWC and were adjusted to ground distances.

1.6 RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)

The surveyor surveyed and located all existing ROW survey markers along the western right-of-way line of Rio Grande only, and verified against the ROW maps. The surveyor installed new ROW markers, witness posts and pipes, as needed per the USIBWC survey guidelines.

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1.7 CROSS SECTION SURVEY

The surveyor performed cross section survey along the project reach at a one hundred (100) feet interval to include, but not limited to, both east and west levee, distances to the ROW, any ramps that enter or exit the levee, and any ditches or canals that cross the levee or are immediately adjacent to the levee. The final topographic mappings, including a 3-dimensional surface, were provided in an AutoCAD file, survey point file, and a surface TIN file.

1.8 EXISTING UTILITY SURVEY

A. The surveyors surveyed and obtained x & y coordinates and elevations of existing surface features of visible structures and utilities. 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 02.01.00 for additional requirements and guidelines for existing utility survey.

1.9 SURVEY CONTROL MAPS

The surveyor prepared the Survey Control Maps for the total length of the reach showing existing levee alignment, existing levee stationing, ROW and survey control points per the USIBWC survey guidelines.

The survey is presented at grid distance. Grid to ground conversation factor is included in construction drawings.

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September 3, 2019 Environmental Information

USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC19B0001 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 NEPA Documentation

1.9 Use of Geologic Materials on a Federally Funded Project

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

B. Section 01.57.19-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), 54 USC 300101 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.

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.

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1.5 GENERAL

A. The project’s Environmental Assessment (EA), entitled "Final Environmental Assessment, Flood

Control Improvements to the Rio Grande Canalization Project," dated December 2007, was prepared by USIBWC. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in the EA document.

B. "USIBWC Rio Grande Canalization Project, River Management Plan," dated December 8, 2016, was prepared by USIBWC. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in this document.

C. "Final Biological Opinion for US International Boundary and Water Commission Long-Term River

Management of the Rio Grande Canalization Project, New Mexico," dated August 16, 2017, was prepared by USIBWC. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in this document.

D. USIBWC has a habitat restoration site adjacent to this project. The most recent report on this work is entitled "Monitoring Report for Riparian Habitat Restoration at Shalem Colony, Vinton A and B, and Valley Creek Restoration Sites," dated May 11, 2019.

E. These documents list 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 scheduled 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 01.57.19. 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.

F. Further details of environmental requirements are in Sections 01.57.00 and 01.57.19.

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.

B. Culturally Sensitive Areas

If a site, building, or location of historical, archaeological, 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.

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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 NEPA DOCUMENTATION

The USIBWC shall complete appropriate NEPA documentation prior to the construction of the project.

The USIBWC will be responsible for compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

1.9 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 Section 106 of the 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 NMDOT, 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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September 3, 2019 Existing Hazardous Material Information

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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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September 3, 2019 Geotechnical Data

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GEOTECHNICAL DATA

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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 Geotechnical Reports

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 00.31.19-Existing Condition 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 GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

A. Geotechnical analysis for this project was performed by Kenall, Inc. and summarized in their report entitled, "Sunland Park Levee Forensic Geotechnical Investigation," dated July 29, 2016.

B. Prior geotechnical analysis was performed by Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. and summarized in their report entitled, "Final Technical Memorandum Volume I for Geotechnical Explorations of

Levee System within the Rio Grande Canalization Project- Canutillo Levee Segment," both

Volumes I and II, dated December 22, 2008. Since significant work was been performed on the levee through 2012, the information in this report may no longer be valid. Contractors may request a pdf copy of this report from the Contracting Officer prior to bid or from the COR after award.

C. Assumptions made in the geotechnical information in regards to this project are contained in

Appendix B of the design report listed in Section 00.31.19..

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. Due to the site location adjacent to the Rio Grande, groundwater levels may fluctuate, sometimes to extreme levels, based upon time of year and amount of water in the river. Higher groundwater levels than those shown in the bore logs may occur causing changes in soil saturation and strength.

F. The worksite is adjacent to the Rio Grande and is located in an area where the river flowed in the past. Fluvial deposits can change rapidly in type (sand, slit, clay, loam, gravel, rocks, etc.) both horizontally and vertically due to depositional characteristics and channel shifting. Rocks may be

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G. 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 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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September 3, 2019 Permit Application

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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. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

1. Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

2. TPDES Construction General Permit TXR150000

B. 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

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

1.5 WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

A. For work in the right of way, USIBWC will obtain any required Section 404 permits from the US

Army Corps of Engineers before work begins.

B. The Contractor must adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by this permit.

C. 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.

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1.6 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.

1. The construction site is located in Texas, but due to its proximity to the State of New Mexico, the Contractor is reminded that any borrow areas, disposal, or hauling within New Mexico shall be in compliance with the laws of that state.

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 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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September 3, 2019 Other Project Information

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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 Related Requirements

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 Encroachments

1.5 Known Encroachments to be Removed

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1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 02.01.00-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 ENCROACHMENTS

A. Encroachments identified during the survey for this project are listed in Table 2.

1. Fences installed on the ROW line between USIBWC's property and the adjacent property are listed as encroachments in this table even if they do not extend onto USIBWC property.

B. Encroachments to be removed during construction are shown with a "yes" in the RMV column.

Section 02.01.00 has additional information about encroachments and their removal.

Table 2 - Encroachments

Encroachment Type

Approx Start

Station

Approx End

Station Adjacent Property Owner Reference RMV

Rockwall Fence 1531+70 -- Jose M. & Jo Y. Silva Doc 20060107901

Rockwall Fence 1531+70 1532+25 Luis A. Sanchez Rodriguez & Alina Gopar-Maldonado

Doc 20140049467

Rockwall Fence 1532+25 1532+69 Rodney & Rosa Alanis Doc 20160025354

Rockwall Fence 1538+90 1539+61 James Mckay Doc 20060016770

Rockwall Fence 1539+61 1540+32 Alexander Chavira Doc 20150057130

Rockwall Fence 1540+32 1541+03 Debra M. Santoscoy Doc 20070098929

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Encroachment Type

Approx Start

Station

Approx End

Station Adjacent Property Owner Reference RMV

Rockwall Fence 1541+03 1541+72 William R. & Erica Reynolds Doc.

20080020853

Doc 20080020853

Rockwall Fence 1541+72 1542+41 Nieves G. Marquez Doc 20110022804

Rockwall Fence 1542+41 1543+09 Marcia Daniels Doc 20130091049

Rockwall Fence 1543+09 1543+56 El Paso Electric Company Doc 20050023647

Rockwall Fence 1543+56 1543+81 El Paso Electric Company Doc 20050023647

Cinder Block Fence & Chain Link Fence

1557+29 1558+27 Victor M. Villalbos Doc 20040015967

Cinder Block Fence 1558+27 1559+91 Hiram Licon Doc 20090061109

Wooden Bridge 1567+81 -- Arturo & Ilian Garcia Doc 20040063323

Wooden Bridge 1569+47 -- Mark R. Baker & Diane I.

Doser

Vol 1924 Pg 0993

Wooden Bridge 1569+90 -- Daniel Valles & Noemi Salcido

Doc 20170000705

Rockwall Fence 1603+52 1604+36 Armando R. & Angelica M.

Martinez

Doc 20130057565

Rockwall Fence 1604+36 1605+20 Punto Living, LLC Doc 20180002246

Rockwall Fence 1627+24 1629+09 Alan & Blanca Longe Doc 20020071520

Rockwall Fence 1629+09 1630+55 Welch Gordon E. Vol 4407 Pg 0659

Wood Pile Debris 1629+78 1630+26 Welch Gordon E. Vol 4407 Pg 0659 Yes

Rockwall Fence 1630+55 1631+94 Robert & Linda Martinez Doc 20050005034

Stoop 1634+27 1634+35 Nancy & Donald Russell Doc 20020098609 Yes

Stoop 1635+57 1635+63 Demetrio & Leticia Jimenez Doc 200110063444 Yes

Wooden Steps 1637+81 -- Matthew & Martha Maidl Doc 20100036202 Yes

Rockwall Fence 1634+54 1635+84 Demetrio & Leticia Jimenez Doc 200110063444

Rockwall Fence 1635+84 1637+14 Arnaldo & Maria Chavarria Doc 20060030458

Rockwall Fence 1637+14 1638+07 Matthew & Martha Maildl Doc 20040060659

Rockwall Fence 1638+07 1640+26 Stephen & Maria Ruhle Doc 20100036202

Rockwall Fence 1640+25 1641+66 Jesus & Christine Sedano Vol 2110 Pg 0732

Rockwall Fence 1641+66 1643+40 Cheryl Hope & Thomas Hadersbeck

Doc 20130085592

Wooden Steps 1643+20 -- Cheryl Hope & Thomas Hadersbeck

Doc 20130085592 Yes

Rockwall Fence 1643+40 1645+11 Lee C. & Priscilla Rutherford

Vol 1971 Pg 2003

Wire Fence 1646+18 1647+06 Matthew & Rachel Wood Doc 20150068920

Iron Fence 1648+67 1648+75 Larry & Jeannette Vol 2308 Pg 1901

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Encroachment Type

Approx Start

Station

Approx End

Station Adjacent Property Owner Reference RMV

Iron Fence 1648+75 1650+60 Veronica K. Callaghan Vol 3141 Pg 1820

Chain Link Fence 1650+60 1652+50 James T. Lemaster Doc 20160069248

Landscaping 1655+51 1656+95 Samuel K. & Danye L.

Creighton

Doc 20060113468 Yes

Landscape Rock 1656+99 1658+14 Robert A. & Dawn P. Main Doc 20130061694 Yes

Stoop 1659+19 1659+22 Robin G. & Karen B. Archer Doc 20130026183 Yes

1.5 KNOWN ENCROACHMENTS TO BE REMOVED

A. Contractor shall survey USIBWC's ROW and flag this line onsite prior to sending notifications per

Section 02.01.00.

B. Unless otherwise approved by the COR all items including, but not limited to, landscaping materials, plants, stored materials, etc. shall be removed from USIBWC's ROW. The photos in this

Section show known encroachments as indicated on the drawings. Other encroachments may be discovered during construction or may be placed onsite without USIBWC's knowledge prior to construction.

1. Fences and rockwalls shall not be removed, except for the rockwall(s) as part of the landscaping noted at Sta 1655+51 to 1656+95.

2. Irrigation features shall not be removed unless they are in conflict with construction. COR shall approve prior to each removal.

Figure 1 - Wood Pile Encroachment at 1629+78 to 1630+25

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Figure 2 - Landscaping Encroachment 1634+27 to 1634+35

Figure 3 - Landscaping Encroachment 1635+57 to 1635+63

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Figure 4 - Landscaping Encroachment 1637+81

Figure 5 - Landscaping Encroachment 1641+66 to 1643+40

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Figure 6 - Landscaping Encroachment 1655+51 to 1656+95

C. After site visit on August 29, 2019, it is unclear if any of the remaining landscaping shown in Figure

6 is on USIBWC's ROW. There may no longer be an encroachment here.

Figure 7 - Landscaping Encroachment 1656+99 to 1658+14

D. After site visit on August 29, 2019, it is unclear if any of the remaining landscaping shown in Figure

7 is on USIBWC's ROW. There may no longer be an encroachment here.

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Figure 8 - Landscaping Encroachment 1659+19 to 1659+22

Figure 9 - Landscaping Encroachment 1602+35

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E. The concrete and rock stairs shown in Figure 9 were not present when the other encroachments were photographed in March 2019. This encroachment is not shown in Table 2 nor on the project drawings however, it shall be removed the same as other encroachments.

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September 3, 2019 USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents

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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 Using USIBWC Forms

3.2 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.

E. Form filenames contain a date. This date is the revision date of the form. Keeping the date in the filename can cause confusion when submitting files. Prior to submitting the forms, rename the file as suggested in these Technical Specifications or as agreed to with the COR.

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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3.1 USING USIBWC FORMS

A. Providing Fillable Forms to USIBWC

1. Fillable forms shall be "printed" prior to sending to USIBWC. Printing a fillable form to pdf fixes the form data permanently so it cannot be changed. It also allows the merging of multiple pdf files without compromising form data.

a. Printing resolution shall not be less than 400 dpi. 1200 dpi is preferred and easily handled by Adobe Acrobat.

Figure 10 - Fillable Form (not printed)

Figure 11 - Printed Fillable Form

B. Providing Adobe Electronic Signatures to USIBWC

Whenever an Adobe digital signature is used, ensure that the file is printed to pdf afterwards. This ensures that the digital signature is locked and cannot change, but is also allows the resulting file to be combined without pdf files without errors.

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C. Using Electronic Versions of Forms

1. Unless otherwise allowed by the COR or this Section, the electronic version all forms shall be used. This means that forms shall not be printed and then filled out by hand. Instead they shall be filled out electronically and then printed to pdf.

2. The following forms are allowed to be filled out by hand: 162, 164, 166, 227, 231, 237, 238, 358, and 359. Once completed by hand, they shall be scanned at no less than 400 dpi resolution and provided to USIBWC in a pdf document.

3.2 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 Related Requirements

1.3 Measurement and Payment

1.4 General

1.5 Adobe PDF Files

1.6 Image Files

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

1.2 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

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. USIBWC will perform most document transfer communications via email.

B. The Design-Builder shall send all files electronically via email whenever possible. USIBWC's email system can accept files up to 25 MB. Very large files shall be transferred via private ftp sites or via

CD/DVD.

1. 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 2 GB.

This is available at: safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/.

2. USIBWC cannot accept USB thumb drives and portable hard drives unless the COR allows their use for transfer of final closeout items. Any drives thus provided to the Government become US Government property.

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

D. Direct delivery via drop off, US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc. is acceptable.

1. No delivered boxes shall exceed forty (40) pounds.

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

Adobe pdf.

1. The entire filename shall not exceed thirty (30) characters, excluding extension.

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

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2. Filenames shall not contain periods (i.e. ".") except to separate the file extension.

F. 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.

1.5 ADOBE PDF FILES

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

1. Valid electronic signatures include digital signatures created through the pdf program or inserted scans of a true signature. By submitting an item using either of these items, the

Contractor is certifying that the signature is valid.

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. 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. Pdfs shall be sized at ANSI A (8 ½" x 11"), ANSI B (11" x 17"), or ANSI D (22" x 34") unless the original is another size, then the pdf shall be the size of the original document.

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

F. Pdf files that contain form fields shall be "printed" to pdf prior to submittal to USIBWC. Printing the file to pdf locks the data and prevents the form field from being changed.

G. Pdf files shall not be "locked" or otherwise blocked from changes unless the password is also provided to USIBWC.

1.6 IMAGE FILES

See Section 01.32.33 for requirements of image files.

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PROJECT DATA

00.70.13 Project Data 00.70.13-Project Data

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 Definitions

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3.1 Data First Produced in the Performance of this Contract

3.2 Data Not First Produced in the Performance of this Contract

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