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International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section

Technical Specifications Rio Grande Canalization Project Sunland Park Levee Repair El Paso County, TX and Doña Ana County, NM

RFP 191BWC22R0002

April 26, 2022

International Boundary and Water Commission 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.

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All changes are highlighted. Changes in this April 14, 2022 version from the

March 4, 2022 version include:

Section 00.01.10 Table of Contents

Section 00.01.15 Table 1

Section 00.31.43 1.2.B., 1.2.D., and 1.4.

Section 01.42.00 1.6.

Section 01.45.00 Table 4

Section 01.57.00 1.3.B. and 1.3.C.

Section 01.57.19 1.3.C., 1.3.D., and 3.1.A.1.

Section 01.78.36 1.2.T. and 1.11.B.21. were deleted

Section 03.35.00 1.2.F. was deleted

Section 05.52.13 1.8.A.9. was deleted

Section 31.13.00 1.6.A. and 3.3.C.

Section 31.23.13 1.2.J. and 3.2.B.9. added

Section 31.23.16 1.6.G. was deleted

Section 31.23.23 1.2.T. and 1.6.G. were deleted

Section 33.05.39.41 1.6. and 3.3. were revised and 1.2.K. and 2.1.B.1.c. were deleted

Section 33.42.00 1.2.N.

Section 33.42.05 was deleted

Section 35.22.26 1.2.J. was delete and 1.6. was revised

Section 35.24.90 1.7.A. and 1.8.B.

Section 35.49.56 1.2.F. and 2.1.A.6. added

All changes are highlighted. Changes in this April 26, 2022 version from the

April 14, 2022 version include:

Section 00.31.21 1.4.B added

USIBWC Rio Grande Canalization Project

March 4, 2022 Division 00 USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002 Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 1

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

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

Procurement and Contracting

Requirements

Division 00

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April 14, 2022 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002 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

00.01.10-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

01.55.26-Traffic Control and Project Signage

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

01.71.13-Mobilization

01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01.77.19-Closeout Requirements

01.78.23-Operations and Maintenance Data

01.78.36-Warranties

01.78.39-Record Drawings

Table of Contents Governing April 14, 2022 00.01.10-Page 2 USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002

Division 02-Existing Conditions

02.01.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

02.21.00-Surveys

02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys

02.22.13-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-Miscellaneous Metalwork

05.52.13-Handrails

Division 10-Specialties

10.14.53-Traffic Signage

Division 13-Special Construction

13.34.23-Stoplog Storage Shed

Division 31-Earthwork

31.05.13-Geological Materials

31.05.16-Crushed Aggregate Base

31.05.19-Geotextile for Earthwork

31.11.00-Clearing and Grubbing

31.13.00-Clearing Saltcedar

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

31.35.23-Concrete Slope Drains

31.36.13-Gabions

31.81.00-Proof Rolling

Division 32-Exterior Improvements

32.05.33-Vegetation Establishment

32.12.19-Asphalt Paving Overlay Course

32.13.13-Concrete Paving, Sidewalks, and Curbs

32.15.00-Aggregate Road Surfacing

32.31.59-Boulders

32.31.80-Heavy Duty Vehicular Gate

32.31.90-Chicanes

32.32.00-Montoya Lateral Wasteway

32.91.19-Topsoil

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32.92.19-Revegetation

Division 33-Utilities

33.05.39.41-Reinforced Concrete Pipe

33.42.00-Schultz Lateral

33.42.05-Montoya C Wasteway

Division 34-Transportation

34.71.13-Vehicle Guardrails

34.71.16-Crash Cushion Attenuators

Division 35-Waterway Construction

35.20.14-Stoplogs

35.22.26-Slide Gates

35.24.90-Montoya Intercepting Drain Excavation

35.41.00-Construction of Levee

35.42.37-Riprap

35.49.53-Country Club East Flood Protection

35.49.56-Country Club West Flood Protection

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

Table 2 - Encroachments

Table 3 - Properties Adjacent to Mislabeled Montoya Intercepting Drain

Table 4 - Quality Control Testing

Table 5 - Required Minimum Biobased Content

Table 6 - Required Minimum Recovered Content

Table 7 - Warranty Priority Code A

Table 8 - Warranty Priority Code B

Table 9 - Warranty Priority Code C

Table 10 - Permitted Surface Irregularities

Table 11 - Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements

Table 12 - ASTM C881 Minimum Requirements

Table 13 - Special Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements

Table 14 - Special Epoxy / Rod System Requirements

Table 15 - Nonshrink Grout Requirements

Table 16 - Expandable Waterstop Requirements

Table 17 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation

Table 18 - Minimum Concrete Strength

Table 19 - Maximum Water-Cement Ratio

Table 20 - Deviations and Tolerances from Specified Lines, Grades, and Dimensions

Table 21 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies

Table 22 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water

Table 23 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart

Table 24 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart

Table 25 - Standard Deviation Modification Factor

Table 26 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1)

Table 27 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2)

Table 28 - Air Entrainment

Table 29 - Duration of Curing

Table 30 - Galvanizing Standards

Table 31 - Estimated Number of Signs

Table 32 - Sign Maintenance Materials Required

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Table 33 - ASTM D4956 Sheeting Types

Table 34 - Gradation of Crushed Aggregate Base

Table 35 - Geotextile Requirements

Table 36 - Existing Stock[pile Locations

Table 37 - Compacted Lift Thickness and Required Core Height

Table 38 - Aggregate Surfacing Gradation Requirements

Table 39 - Coating System Weathering Requirements

Table 40 - Coating System Material Requirements

Table 41 - Gradation of Topsoil

Table 42 - Levee Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates

Table 43 - Floodplain Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates

Table 44 - Circular Pipe ASTM C76 & ASTM C655

Table 45 - Riprap (D50 of 6 inches)

Table 46 - Bedding Material Gradation Chart

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1 - Doña Ana County Clerk Parcel Boundaries

Figure 2 - Fillable Form (not printed)

Figure 3 - Printed Fillable Form

Figure 4 - Sample Project Sign

Figure 5 - Fabrication Tolerances for Bars

Figure 6 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Fillet Weld Break Specimen

Figure 7 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Method of Rupturing Specimen

Figure 8 - Examples of Other Existing Signs

Figure 9 - Storage Container Example

Figure 10 - Example of Complete Vehicular Gate with Signs

Figure 11 - General Planting Depths

Figure 12 - Shrub Planting Depth

Figure 13 - Example of Dried, Cut Levee that Met these Specifications

Figure 14 - Example of Completed Levee recently Cut to Grade that Met these Specifications

Figure 15 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications

Figure 16 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications

Figure 17 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications

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April 14, 2022 List of Contract Drawings USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002 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

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

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

Sunland Park Levee Repair

El Paso County, TX and Doña Ana County, NM

1.4. DRAWING INDEX

1.4.A. The Contract Drawings include the drawings shown in Table 1.

1.4.B. USIBWC acknowledges that the drawing shown in Table 1 do not cover all of the work required by these

Technical Specifications. The Solicitation will be amended with additional drawings prior to award.

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE

G001 26885-000-01 Cover Sheet

G002 26886-000-0102 Sheet Index and General Notes

G003 26887-000-00 Abbreviations, Legend and Symbols

G004 & G005 26888-000-00 & 26889-000-00 East Levee Existing Utility Information

G006 26890-000-00 West Levee Existing Utility Information

G101 - G103 26891-000-00 to 26893-000-00 East Levee Survey Control - Existing ROW Line and Curve Tables

G104 - G106 26894-000-00 to 26896-000-00 East Levee Survey Control - Control Points and Monuments

G107 26897-000-00 West Levee Survey Control - Existing ROW Line and Curve Tables

26803-000-00 West Levee Survey Control - Existing ROW Line and Curve Tables

G108 26898-000-00 West Levee Survey Control - Existing Benchmarks, Control Points and Monument

26804-000-00 West Levee Survey Control - Existing Benchmarks, Control Points and Monument

G201 - G204 26899-000-00 to 26902-000-00 East Levee Horizontal Control New ℄ Alignment

G205 26903-000-00 West Levee Horizontal Control New ℄ Alignment

G301 26904-000-00 East Levee Project Layout Key Map Sta: 1511+19.16 to 1750+00

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SHEET NO. USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE

G302 26905-000-00 East Levee Project Layout Key Map Sta: 1750+00 to 1956+25.86

G303 26906-000-00 West Levee Project Layout Key Map Sta: 1666+52.65 to 1702+74.24

C-1 26496-001-00 to 26496-003-00 Control Map

C001 26497-000-00 Right of Way Control Map

26907-000-00 East Levee Photos

26908-000-00 West Levee Photos

C002 - C008 26909-000-00 to 26915-000-00 Right of Way Map

C101 - C104 26916-000-00 to 26919-000-00 Typical Sections

C105 26920-000-00 Typical Benching Details

C106 26921-000-00 Typical Riprap Benching Details

C201 - C245 26922-000-01 to 26966-000-00 East Levee Plan & Profiles

C246 26967-000-01 East Levee Plan & Profile Begin of Project

C247 26968-000-01 East Levee Plan & Profile W Borderland Rd Bridge

C248 26969-000-01 East Levee Plan & Profile Country Club Rd Bridge

C249 26970-000-01 East Levee Plan & Profile Sunland Park Rd Bridge

26743-000-00 Borderland Bridge Upstream Handrail

26744-000-00 Borderland Bridge Downstream Handrail

26745-000-00 Country Club Bridge East Upstream Handrail

26746-000-00 Country Club Bridge East Downstream Handrail

C261 - C264 26971-000-00 01 to 26974-

000-0001 West Levee Plan & Profile

C265 26975-000-0001 West Levee Plan & Profile Country Club Rd Bridge

26747-001-00 to 26747-002-00 Country Club Bridge West Upstream Handrail

26748-001-00 to 26748-002-00 Country Club Bridge West Downstream Handrail

C301 - C303 26976-000-01 to 26978-000-

Civil Details

C311 26979-000-01 East Levee Landside Ramp at Sta 1685+50

26749-000-00 Typical Handrail Details

26484-000-00 Racetrack Chicane

26485-000-00 Blocking Access at Borderland Bridge Area

26486-000-00 Borderland Chicane

26487-000-00 Blocking Access at Canutillo Lateral Area

26488-000-00 Blocking Access under Artcraft Bridge

26489-000-00 Blocking Access near La Union Combined Lateral

26490-000-00 Blocking Access at Racetrack Park

27264-000-00 Montoya Intercepting Drain Excavation

26498-000-00 Salt Cedar Clearing and Gravel Road at EOP

C321 26980-000-00 West Levee Country Club Bridge Intersection and Landside Ramp

26491-000-00 West Levee Country Club Bridge Landside Ramp

C322 26981-000-00 West Levee Country Club Bridge Joint Layout

C323 26982-000-0001 West Levee Concrete Driveway Plan

C324 26983-000-00 West Levee Concrete Driveway Cross Section

C501 - C651 26984-000-00 to 27234-000-00 East Levee Cross Sections

C681 - C691 27235-000-00 to 27245-000-00 West Levee Cross Sections

CS101 27246-000-00 Country Club Bridge East - Demolish Plan

CS102 27247-000-00 Country Club Bridge East - Stoplog Arrangement Layout

CS103 27248-000-00 Country Club Bridge East - Sectional Elevation View

CS104 27249-000-0001 Country Club Bridge West - Demolition Plan

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SHEET NO. USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE

CS105 27250-000-0001 Country Club Bridge West - Stoplog Arrangement Layout

CS106 27251-000-00 Country Club Bridge West - Cross Sectional Elevation View

26796-000-00 Montoya Lateral WW Plan & Profile

26797-000-00 Montoya Lateral WW Sections

26798-000-00 Montoya Lateral WW Sections & Details

26479-000-00 to 26481-000-00 Schultz Lateral Wasteway Plan & Profiles

26482-000-00 Schultz Lateral Wasteway New Inlet Structure

26483-000-00 Schultz Lateral Wasteway New Outlet Structure

S102 27252-000-00 Country Club Bridge East and West - Structural General Notes

S103 - S105 27253-000-00 to 27255-000-00 Country Club Bridge East - Section & Details

S106 27256-000-00 Country Club Bridge East - Barrier Railing & Transition

S113 - S115 27257-000-00 to 27259-000-00 Country Club Bridge West - Section & Details

S116 27260-000-00 Country Club Bridge West - Barrier Railing and Transition

26492-000-00 Country Club Bridge West Floodwall Repair

26492-000-00 Country Club Bridge West Floodwall Repair

CCCG-21 27261-000-00 TxDOT Concrete Curb and Curb and Gutter

PED-18 25262-001-03 to 25262-004-03 TxDOT Pedestrian Facilities Curb Ramps

PRD-13 25263-001-01 to 25263-003-01 TxDOT Pedestrian Handrail Details

GF(31)-19 26493-000-00 TxDOT Metal Beam Guard Fence TL-3 MASH Compliant

GF(31)DAT-19 26494-000-00

TxDOT Metal Beam Guard Fence (Downstream Anchor Terminal) TL- 3 MASH Compliant

GF(31)TR TL2-19 26495-000-00

TxDOT Metal Beam Guard Fence Thrie-Beam Transition TL-2 MASH Compliant

25084-000-01 USIBWC Levee Ramp Details

26409-001-05 to 26409-003-05 USIBWC Gate Manufacture and Installation

26424-001-02 to 26424-005-02 USIBWC Notice Signs

26741-000-00 USIBWC Chicane Manufacture and Installation

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. ADDITIONAL OR REVISED DRAWINGS

2.1.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.

2.1.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.

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

PART 3 - EXECUTION

(Not Used)

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March 4, 2022 Instructions to Bidders USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002 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. Investigation of Site Conditions

1.7. Bid Items

1.8. Specifications

1.9. Bid Submission

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Requests for Interpretation (Duty to Inquire)

--End of Section--

1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.2.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

1.4.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

1.5.A. Bidders 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.

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

1.5.C. The Bidder 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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1.5.D. If the Bidder 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 Bidder shall be proceeding at their own risk based upon only their unilateral interpretation.

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

1.6. INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

1.6.A. The Bidder, as well as their subcontractors, is urged to visit the worksite and project area to become fully aware as to the existing conditions affecting the work to be performed under the Contract documents. A site visit will be announced during the Solicitation. Each Bidder shall attend at their own expense. The

Government will not pay for any site visits. This visit is intended to provide the potential Bidders the opportunity to observe site conditions and incorporate into their proposal any required work based on site conditions. The Bidder will have the opportunity to walk around during the site visit. Unless otherwise noted, no other opportunity will exist for visits to the site.

1.6.B. The Bidder shall be responsible for ensuring that all of its suppliers, manufactures and subcontractors have reviewed all applicable Contract documents relative to their work. The Bidder shall provide all labor, material, equipment, and services not provided by the Bidder’s suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and/or subcontractors but required for complete and operable facilities as described in the

Contract documents.

1.6.C. Bidder has the sole responsibility to make such independent investigation 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 accordance with the SOW.

1.6.D. The Government assumes no responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of the Bidder's officers or agents before the execution of this Contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in the Contract documents.

1.6.E. Any failure of the Bidder to take the actions described and acknowledged in this Section will not relieve the Bidder from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work.

1.7. BID ITEMS

1.7.A. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) that shall be bid upon are identified in Section B (bid schedule) of the Solicitation.

1.7.B. The Bidder shall include all work related costs within its bid unit prices even if not specifically listed in the bid schedule.

1.7.C. If an error exists on the bid schedule between the CLIN total cost provided and the resultant value of the

CLIN quantity multiplied by the bid unit price, the bid unit price provided shall govern.

1.7.D. If the bid schedule includes CLINs entitled Receiving Lines, No Cost Receiving Lines, No Cost

Receiving Lines for IBWC Use Only, Receiving Lines for Internal Use Only, or similarly, then the Bidder shall not provide a bid price for this CLIN. Receiving lines are used for USIBWC's computer system to make pay estimate processing easier. These are an administrative CLIN and have no value on the

Contract.

1.8. SPECIFICATIONS

1.8.A. The Government does not implicitly warrant performance specifications for complete accuracy or adequacy. Typical performance type specifications set forth an objective or standard to be achieved, and the successful Bidder is expected to exercise their ingenuity in achieving that objective or standard of performance, selecting the means and assuming a corresponding responsibility for that selection.

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1.8.B. When a particular product or manufacturer is identified by name, but permits substitution of ‘an approved equal,’ such a specification is ‘performance’ in nature and, as a result, carries no implied warranty.

1.9. BID SUBMISSION

1.9.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 and listed below.

1. Conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials.

2. The availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads.

3. Uncertainties of weather and similar physical conditions at the site.

4. The conformation and conditions of the ground.

5. The character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

1.9.B. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has reviewed all Contract documents.

1.9.C. 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, and the quantities of materials to be furnished.

1.9.D. 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.

1.9.E. 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. The

Government will not award a modification or additional funds for conditions that were observable but not considered by Bidder.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (DUTY TO INQUIRE)

3.1.A. Bidders 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.

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

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

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March 4, 2022 Existing Condition Information USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002 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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

1.2.B. Section 32.32.00-Montoya Lateral Wasteway

1.2.C. Section 33.42.00-Schultz Lateral

1.2.D. Section 35.49.53-Country Club East Flood Protection

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

1.4.A. Reports on the Existing Condition Information

1. 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 Design Documentation

Report, East Levee & West Levee Segment Downstream of Country Club Bridge," dated February 4, 2022.

2. 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 has been performed on the levee since 2010, the information in this report may no longer be valid.

3. Prior work was completed on this levee reach under USIBWC Contract IBM10C0018. The drawings entitled "Design of Rehabilitation Improvements for the Rio Grande Canalization

Protective Levee System Sunland Park Package," were completed by S & B Infrastructure, Ltd. No as-built drawings exist for this previous work.

1.4.B. The existing floodgate on the eastside of the Country Club Bridge must be removed per Section 35.49.53.

The shop drawings for this floodgate from FloodBreak are dated June 10, 2011.

1.4.C. The existing slide gates on the Schultz Lateral and the Montoya Lateral Wasteways were installed in 2011 under IBM10C0018. The shop drawings and submittal details for these gates from Rodney Hunt

Company are dated June 6, 2011.

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1.4.D. Geotechnical investigations were performed as noted in Section 00.31.32.

1.5. EXISTING STRUCTURES

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

1. Montoya Lateral Siphon (42"x48" RBC) owned by EPCWID1

2. Montoya Lateral owned by EPCWID1

3. Montoya 'D' Lateral owned by EPCWID1

4. Montoya Lateral WW#36 (48" RCP) owned by EPCWID1

5. Montoya Intercepting Drain owned by EBID

6. Nemexas Siphon (72" RCP) owned by EBID

7. Schultz Lateral WW#35C (30" RCP) owned by EBID

1.5.B. All irrigation structures shall be protected in place unless otherwise noted in the Contract Documents.

1.5.C. There are existing concrete floodwalls at Borderland Bridge. These floodwalls were built under USIBWC contract IBM10C0018.

1.5.D. There are existing concrete floodwalls on both sides of 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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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. 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

1.2.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

1.4.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 are included with the project drawings.

2. The document "FXSA Survey Report," dated March 3, 2022.

1.4.B. LiDAR survey was performed on March 4 and 5, 2020 by Wilson-Freese and Nichols JV for USIBWC.

1. A report detailing the data collected is entitled "Rio Grande Canalization Project - LiDAR and

Orthophotography Report," dated June 12, 2020.

2. No comparison between the LiDAR data and the project survey data has been made. The LiDAR data is provided for Contractor's use since it extends past the boundaries of the project survey. All drawings and project data are based upon the Frank X. Spencer survey noted above.

1.5. SURVEY CONTROL

1.5.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.

1.5.B. The survey was based on existing monumentation 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.

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1.6. RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)

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

1.7. CROSS SECTION SURVEY

The surveyor performed cross section survey along the project reach at a 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

1.8.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 utility surveys.

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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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

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

1.2.B. Section 01.57.19-Temporary Environmental Controls

1.2.C. Section 02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys

1.2.D. Section 31.13.00-Clearing Saltcedar

1.2.E. Section 35.24.90-Montoya Intercepting Drain Excavation

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.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

1.5.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.

1. This file can be downloaded at ibwc.gov/Files/Web/Final_EA_RGC_Levee_Raising.pdf.

1.5.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.

1. This file can be downloaded at ibwc.gov/Files/USIBWC_RGCP_River_Management_Plan_FINAL_December_8_2016_reduced.p df.

1.5.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.

1. This file can be downloaded at ibwc.gov/Files/IBWC_BO_2017_FINAL.pdf.

1.5.D. There are three habitat restoration areas on the floodplain of this project. The details are provided in the

Ideals-Ageiss, LLC report entitled "Riparian Habitat Restoration at Three Sites in New Mexico and

Texas: Country Club East, Sunland Park, and Anapra Bridge Restoration Sites," dated February 28, 2020.

1. This file can be downloaded at ibwc.gov/Files/Final_Restoration_Report_CCE_Sunland_Anapra_022820.pdf

2. Drawings associated with these sites are dated January 23, 2018 and are available in one of the report's appendices.

1.5.E. The saltcedar removal (Section 31.13.00) and work on the Montoya Intercepting Drain (Section 35.24.90) are related to "Final Environmental Assessment Aquatic Habitat Restoration in the Rio Grande

Canalization Project Sierra and Doña Ana Counties, New Mexico and El Paso County, Texas," dated

October 2021 and prepared by Gulf South Research Corporation.

1. This file can be downloaded at www.ibwc.gov/Files/FinalEA_Aquatic_Habitat_Restoration_RGCP_signed_508_VERSION.pdf.

1.5.F. Project related information can also be found in

1. "Updated Biological Assessment for Long-Term River Management of the Rio Grande Canalization

Project," dated March 20, 2017 and prepared by Ideals-Ageiss, LLC.

a. This file can be downloaded at ibwc.gov/Files/Updated_Biological_Assessment_RGCP_032017.pdf.

2. "Environmental Assessment for the Continued Implementation of the River Management Plan for the Rio Grande Canalization Project," dated December 6, 2019 and prepared by Ideals-Ageiss, LLC.

a. This file can be downloaded at ibwc.gov/Files/USIBWC-RMP-Final%20EA-signed121619.pdf.

3. "Finding of No Significant Impact Non-Native Plant Control and Re-Establishment of Riparian

Habitats along the Rio Grande," dated August 7, 2012 and prepared by FWS.

a. This file can be downloaded at www.ibwc.gov/Files/BLM_Final_wAppendices2.pdf.

https://ibwc.gov/Files/Web/Final_EA_RGC_Levee_Raising.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/USIBWC_RGCP_River_Management_Plan_FINAL_December_8_2016_reduced.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/USIBWC_RGCP_River_Management_Plan_FINAL_December_8_2016_reduced.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/IBWC_BO_2017_FINAL.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/Final_Restoration_Report_CCE_Sunland_Anapra_022820.pdf https://www.ibwc.gov/Files/FinalEA_Aquatic_Habitat_Restoration_RGCP_signed_508_VERSION.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/Updated_Biological_Assessment_RGCP_032017.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/USIBWC-RMP-Final%20EA-signed121619.pdf https://ibwc.gov/Files/USIBWC-RMP-Final%20EA-signed121619.pdf http://www.ibwc.gov/Files/BLM_Final_wAppendices2.pdf

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1.5.G. 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.

1.5.H. 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

1.6.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.

1.6.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.

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

1.8.A. To ensure preservation of historical and archaeological data, prior to use of any soil, rock, or gravel including aggregate in concrete, the source must first be compliance confirmed by the COR to ensure compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA).

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

COR.

1.8.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.

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

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

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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

1.2.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 sites, disposal sites, or spill sites identified within the immediate project area.

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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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Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

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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

1.3.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. The base report including all boring logs and laboratory test data is available.

1.3.B. Appendix B of Arcadis' report entitled “Sunland Park Levee Repair Design Documentation Report, East

Levee & West Levee Segment Downstream of Country Club Bridge," dated February 4, 2022 contains additional geotechnical information.

1.3.C. Prior geotechnical analysis was performed by Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc. and summarized in their report entitled, "Final Technical Memorandum 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 since then, the information in this report may no longer be valid.

1.3.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. The

USIBWC neither warrants or guarantees the results of any geotechnical or subsurface investigations as being representative of the site, beyond the actual location of the test specimen(s) nor assumes any responsibility for the manner in which this information may be used or the conclusions reached in utilizing the information contained in these documents. Additional test borings and other exploratory operations may be made by Contractor subsequent to award of the Contract.

1.3.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.

1.3.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, silt, clay, loam, gravel, rocks, etc.) both horizontally and vertically due to depositional characteristics and channel shifting. Rocks may be present even if not visible on the ground surface. Rocks larger than the borehole would not have been captured in any logging data.

1.3.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 Data March 4, 2022 00.31.32-Page 2 USIBWC RFP 191BWC22R0002 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. The

USIBWC will not be responsible for interpretations or conclusions drawn by the Contractor.

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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

1.2.A. Doña Ana County, NM

1. Doña Ana County Code Chapter 157, Design and Construction Standards

2. Doña Ana County Stormwater Management Ordinance

1.2.B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1. 20172022 Construction General Permit (as modified)

2. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

1.2.C. State of New Mexico

1. New Mexico Environmental Department application of Clean Water Act §401

1.2.D. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

1. Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

2. TPDES 2018 Construction General Permit TXR150000 dated January 28, 2022

1.2.E. 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 Stormwater

Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) 20172022

Construction General Permit (as modified), and Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) 2018

General Permit TXR150000.

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1.5. WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

1.5.A. 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).

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

1.5.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.

1.6. RESPONSIBILITIES

1.6.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.

1.6.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.

1.6.C. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and rights of entry for…