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

Design-Build Scope of Work Amistad Reservoir and Dam Repair of Penstock #5 Val Verde County, Texas

RFP 191BWC24R0002

October 31, 2023

United States Section Construction Management Division El Paso, Texas

This Scope of Work 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 Scope of Work 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 Scope of

Work.

PLEASE NOTE - Scope of Work should be printed double sided.

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USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam

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United States Section

SCOPE OF WORK

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

Repair of Penstock #5 US International Boundary & Water Commission Amistad Reservoir and Dam

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October 31, 2023 Table of Contents Governing

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SECTION 00.01.10.01

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

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Table of Contents

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements

00.01.10.01-Table of Contents Governing

00.21.13.01-Instructions to Bidders

00.23.00.01-Design-Build Procurement Definitions

00.24.00.01-Procurement Scope

00.31.00.01-Project Information

00.31.13.01-Project Time Constraints & Milestones

00.31.19.01-Existing Condition Information

00.31.24.01-Environmental Information

00.31.26.01-Existing Hazardous Material Information

00.31.43.01-Permit Application

00.60.00.01-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents

00.70.00.01-Delivery of Data to USIBWC

00.70.13.01-Project Data

00.72.00.01-General Conditions

00.73.63.01-Security Requirements

00.73.73.01-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified Information

00.73.99.01-Document Requirements

00.73.99.13-Design Submittals

00.90.00.01-Revisions, Clarifications, and Modifications

Division DC-Design Criteria

DC.0.00-General Design Criteria

DC.0.70-General Construction Criteria

DC.D.60-Electrical Criteria

DC.D.70-Hydraulic Criteria

Division 01-General Requirements

01.20.00.01-Measurement and Payment

01.29.00.01-Payment Procedures

01.29.15.01-Certified Payroll

01.31.00.01-Project Coordination

01.31.19.01-Project Meetings

01.32.16.01-Progress Schedule

01.32.33.01-Photographic Documentation

01.33.00.01-Submittal Procedures

01.35.23.01-Safety

01.40.00.01-Quality Requirements

01.41.00.01-Regulatory Requirements

01.42.00.01-References

01.43.26.01-Testing and Inspection Agencies

01.51.00.01-Temporary Utilities

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01.52.13.01-Field Offices and Sheds

01.55.00.01-Vehicular Access and Parking

01.57.00.01-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

01.57.19.01-Temporary Environmental Controls

01.61.00.01-Common Product Requirements

01.61.16.01-Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products

01.71.13.01-Mobilization

01.74.19.01-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01.77.19.01-Closeout Requirements

01.78.23.01-Operations and Maintenance Data

01.78.36.01-Warranties

01.78.39.01-Record Drawings

01.79.00.01-Demonstration and Training

Division 02-Existing Conditions

02.01.00.01-Existing Conditions & Facilities

02.21.13.01-Cultural Resources Surveys

02.26.26.01-Lead Assessment

02.83.00.01-Lead Remediation

Scope of Work Tables

Table 1 - Amistad Dam and Penstock #5 Drawings

Table 2 - Minimum Hydraulic Factors of Safety

Table 3 - CLIN 001 (Design) Schedule of Values

Table 4 - CLIN 002 (Construction) Schedule of Values

Table 5 - CLIN 003 (Contract Closeout) Schedule of Values

Table 6 - CLIN 004 (Lead Remediation) Schedule of Values

Table 7 - CLIN 005 (New Bulkhead) Schedule of Values

Table 8 - Grass Varieties and Seeding Rates

Table 9 - Flower and Shrub Varieties and Seeding Rates

Table 10 - Required Minimum Biobased Content

Table 11 - Required Minimum Recovered Content

Table 12 - Warranty Priority Code C

Table 13 - Warranty Priority Code D

Scope of Work Figures

Figure 1 - Penstock #5 service deck with penstock gate currently raised. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 2 - Penstock #5 service deck with penstock gate currently raised. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 3 - Penstock #5 hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 4 - Penstock #5 hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 5 - Penstock #5 electrical panel in hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 6 - Penstock #5 motors in hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 7 - Penstock #5 gate operation valves in hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

Figure 8 - Fillable Form (not printed)

Figure 9 - Printed Fillable Form

Figure 10 - Design-Build QA Organizational Chart

Figure 11 - Equipment Tag Example

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October 31, 2023 Instructions to Bidders

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SECTION 00.21.13.01

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00.21.13.01 Instructions to Bidders 00.21.13.01-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. Statement of Work

1.9. Bid Submission

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Requests for Interpretation (Duty to Inquire)

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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 Design-Builder 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 - Design-Builder

1.5. DUTY TO INQUIRE

1.5.A. Bidders shall review the full Solicitation and all Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Scope of Work, 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.

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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.

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.

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1.8. STATEMENT OF WORK

1.8.A. The Government does not implicitly warrant performance specifications (SOW requirements) for complete accuracy or adequacy. Typical performance type requirements 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.

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

1.8.A. The Scope of Work is written in imperative and abbreviated form. This imperative language is directed at the Design-Builder, unless specifically noted otherwise. Incomplete sentences shall be completed by inserting "shall", "the Design-Builder shall", and "shall be" or similar mandatory phrases by inference.

The words "shall be" are to be placed by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

Except as worded to the contrary, the Design-Builder shall fulfill (perform) all indicated requirements whether stated imperatively or otherwise.

1.8.B. All equipment and facilities shall be furnished, installed, and constructed by the Design-Builder to provide the Government with complete, ready to use components, systems, and facilities. All necessary materials and work required to accomplish this are the responsibility of the Design-Builder alone, whether or not specifically stated in the Scope of Work.

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.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. REQUESTS FOR INTERPRETATION (DUTY TO INQUIRE)

3.1.A. Bidder shall submit requests for interpretation, questions, and other concerns about the Solicitation and

Contract Documents including, but not limited to, Scope of Work, 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.

October 31, 2023 Design-Build Procurement Definitions

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SECTION 00.23.00.01

DESIGN-BUILD PROCUREMENT DEFINITIONS

00.23.00.01 Design-Build Procurement Definitions 00.23.00.01-Design-Build Procurement Definitions

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. Design-Build Definitions

1.6. Other Project Definitions

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.42.00.01-References

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

1.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5. DESIGN-BUILD DEFINITIONS

Construction Contractor The subcontractor hired by the Design-Builder who is involved in the actual construction of the project.

Construction Drawings The drawings provided by the Design-Builder, usually through the

Designer, to accomplish construction in concert with the Technical

Specifications.

Contract Documents The Contract Documents include the Solicitation and eventual Contract, any documents provided by USIBWC identified in this Scope of Work, any documents provide with the Solicitation, all design documents produced by the Designer, all construction drawings, all Technical

Specifications, and all submittals required by either the Scope of Work or the construction specifications.

Design-Builder The Design-Builder is the entity, firm, partnership, joint venture, or organization that Contracts with the United States Section of the

International Boundary and Water Commission (USIBWC) to design and construct items specified in this Scope of Work The Design-Builder may be the Designer, the Construction Contractor, and/or the project manager.

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The Design-Builder has full responsibility for completion of the

Contract.

Designer A subcontractor or in-house participant that leads the team furnishing the design for the project. The Designer must be registered to practice engineering in the state where the construction will occur.

Government The Government usually refers to the USIBWC or its representatives although it can also cover DHS or other entities associated with the project.

Government Representative The Government Representative refers to the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). These individuals are designated by the USIBWC to act in the capacity as the "Government

Representative" as defined by the Federal Acquisitions Regulations

(FAR) and shall be the final interpreter of any project issues that may arise in the course of the Work. The USIBWC’s Government

Representative shall be responsible for the Compliance Review of the

Work.

Subcontractor Any supplier, distributor, vendors, individual, partnership, joint-venture, or corporation who performs work, provides services, or furnishes supplies for the Design-Builder under this Contract.

Supplier or Vendor Any individual, partnership, joint-venture, or corporation who only furnishes materials for work under this Contract. They provide no service nor perform any work onsite except for inspection of their products or training of personnel.

Technical Specifications The construction specifications provided by the Design-Builder, in concert with the Designer, to accomplish construction of this project by their Construction Contractor.

1.6. OTHER PROJECT DEFINITIONS

1.6.A. General terms, abbreviations, and definitions are shown in Section 01.42.00.01.

1.6.B. If terms are defined in both Section 01.42.00.01 and in this Section, the definition in this Section governs.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

(Not Used)

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PROCUREMENT SCOPE

00.24.00.01 Procurement Scope 00.24.00.01-Procurement Scope

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. Project Goal

1.6. Work Elements

1.7. Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.8. Work Under Other Contracts

1.9. Labor and Staffing

1.10. Project Location

1.11. Conflict Order of Precedence

Part 2 - Products

2.1. Government Furnished Materials

2.2. Products to be Furnished by the Design-Builder

Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Submittals Required Prior to Construction Mobilization

3.2. Use of Right-of-Way

3.3. Occupancy of Right-of-Way

3.4. Site Work Restrictions

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 00.73.99.13-Design Submittals

1.2.B. Section 00.31.43.01-Permit Application

1.2.C. Section 01.32.16.01-Progress Schedule

1.2.D. Section 01.32.33.01-Photographic Documentation

1.2.E. Section 01.33.00.01-Submittal Procedures

1.2.F. Section 01.35.23.01-Safety

1.2.G. Section 01.40.00.01-Quality Requirements

1.2.H. Section 01.52.13.01-Field Offices and Sheds

1.2.I. Section 01.57.00.01-Temporary Controls for Work Areas

1.2.J. Section 01.57.19.01-Temporary Environmental Controls

1.2.K. Section 01.61.00.01-Common Product Requirements

1.2.L. Section 01.61.16.01-Use of Recovered Materials and Biobased Products

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1.2.M. Section 01.74.19.01-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

1.2.N. Section 02.01.00.01-Existing Conditions & Facilities

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. United States Code (USC)

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

1.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5. PROJECT GOAL

1.5.A. The final product shall be capable of or shall meet these requirements:

1. The final design on this project is intended to repair Penstock #5 so that both the penstock gate and the irrigation gate are fully operable.

2. Construction of all components required to meet the final design.

3. Both the penstock gate and the irrigation gates shall be completely rehabilitated.

4. An optional CLIN is included for a new penstock bulkhead shall be provided.

1.5.B. Upon conclusion of the project, the irrigation gate and penstock gate for Penstock #5 shall be fully operable.

1.5.C. Utilities

It is the Design-Builder’s responsibility to identify all existing utilities within the project limits as well as coordinating any work associated with these utilities with the utility company.

1.5.D. Permits

Refer to Section 00.31.43.01.

1.6. WORK ELEMENTS

1.6.A. The work shall include all planning, design work, coordination, permitting, labor, material, tools, equipment, construction, testing, inspection, commissioning, and all necessary general conditions, that may be reasonably inferred from the Contract Documents to provide for all work for the design and construction/repair of the irrigation and penstock gates in Amistad Dam's Penstock #5.

1.6.B. The work shall be broken out into 2 phases.

1. Phase 1 is the Design Phase.

The Design Phase includes, but is not limited to:

a. Site investigation

b. Design

c. Lead testing

d. Production of construction documents (minimum of drawings and technical specifications)

e. Production of all project reports

f. Manufacture of new penstock bulkhead, if awarded

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2. Phase 2 is the Construction Phase.

The Construction Phase includes, but is not limited to:

a. Site preparation (including delivery and installation of new penstock bulkhead is awarded)

b. Construction

c. Rehabilitation of penstock and irrigation gates

d. If required, lead remediation

e. Disposal of debris and construction waste

f. Quality control testing

1.6.C. Each phase shall have a separate Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1.6.D. The final product shall be a 100% completed construction project (turn key) in accordance with the

Design-Build Contract, this Scope of Work, and the construction drawings and specifications.

1.7. SEQUENCE OF WORK/TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORK

1.7.A. After receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) the Design-Builder shall comply with all submittal requirements as covered under this Scope of Work.

1. No construction shall be started, until the Government compliance confirms the required premobilization submittals. Once the Government determines that construction may proceed, will mobilization be allowed.

2. The Government will not grant any time extension for any resubmittal required when, in the opinion of the CO, the initial submission failed to meet the minimum quality requirements as set forth in the

Contract.

3. If the Government allows the Design-Builder to proceed with limited construction based on pending minor revisions to the reviewed submittals, no payment will be made for any in-place construction related to the pending revisions until they are completed, resubmitted and are satisfactory to the

Government.

4. No payment will be made for any in-place construction until all submittals required for that portion of the work and/or required prior to the start of construction have been made, reviewed, and are satisfactory to the Government.

1.7.B. Unless otherwise agreed to with the COR, mobilization and sitework shall begin within 120 days of the issuance of the Construction Notice to Proceed (NTP).

1. Design-Builder and Construction Contractor shall expeditiously plan and prepare their premobilization submittals and any resubmittals as well as take into account the Government's review time to meet this requirement.

2. Photographing/videotaping site do not constitute sitework for this requirement.

1.7.C. The work under this Contract shall be completed within the timeframe specified in the Contract

Provisions. Time will only stop being counted once substantial completion is achieved (Section

01.78.36.01).

1.7.D. Where FAR 52.211-10 provides specific timeframes for completion of the design, construction, and revegetation, the following shall apply:

1. Design shall be completed within the timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10.

2. If the design is completed prior to the timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10, the remaining days shall be applied to the construction phase. For example, if the design is completed 20 days early, 20 days shall be added to the construction timeframe.

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3. If the design is completed after the specified timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10, then the

Design-Builder is behind schedule and subject to any liquidated damages or other repercussions determined by the CO. The additional time required for completion of the design shall be subtracted from the allowed construction timeframe. For example, if the design is completed 20 days late, 20 days shall be subtracted from the construction timeframe.

4. Regardless of the design completion time and the construction completion time, the timeframe noted in FAR 52.211-10 for revegetation shall begin after substantial completion has been reached.

1.8. WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

No work is anticipated to be performed at the project site under separate Contract with other Contractors during the Design-Builder’s performance period.

1.9. LABOR AND STAFFING

1.9.A. Design-Builders are responsible for determining the appropriate staffing necessary to perform the

Contract work. Design-Builders are also responsible for complying with the minimum wage and benefits requirements for each labor classification performing work on the Contract.

1.9.B. If a classification considered necessary by the Design-Builder for performance of the work is not listed on the applicable wage determination, the Design-Builder must initiate a request for approval of an additional classification along with the proposed wage and benefit rates for that classification.

1.9.C. The Contracting Officer will attach the appropriate Davis-Bacon wage determination to this Contract. The

Design-Builder is responsible for all requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act.

1.10. PROJECT LOCATION

1.10.A. The work is within the United States Section of the International Boundary and Water Commission's

(USIBWC) Amistad Reservoir and Dam, in Val Verde County, Texas.

1.10.B. The work is located completely within the United States, but is directly adjacent to the international border with Mexico.

1.11. CONFLICT ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1.11.A. In any case where this Scope of Work conflicts with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), use the following rules of precedence.

1. In any case where FAR requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than these Scope of

Work, FAR requirements will take precedence.

2. In any case where Scope of Work requirements are stricter or impose a higher standard than the

FAR, Scope of Work requirements will take precedence.

1.11.B. Upon acceptance of the construction specifications and drawings by USIBWC, those documents become part of the Contract. If the construction specifications and drawings differ from this Scope of Work, the more stringent requirement will govern.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

The Government will not provide any materials for this project.

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2.2. PRODUCTS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE DESIGN-BUILDER

2.2.A. The Design-Builder shall provide all labor, all equipment, and all products required to execute the project.

2.2.B. All materials provided by the Design-Builder for the project shall be new (or recycled if allowed elsewhere in this SOW), high grade, free from defects, meeting the specifications herein. The minimum quality of the work shall be in accordance with the specifications herein.

2.2.C. The Design-Builder's QSM will ensure compliance confirmation and the Design-Builder's testing company will ensure that materials, equipment and work quality strictly adhere to the requirements of the construction documents.

2.2.D. Materials, equipment, and work quality not conforming to the requirements of this SOW, the construction specifications, and/or the construction drawings shall be considered defective and will be subject to rejection. Defective work material, whether in place or not, or equipment shall be removed immediately from the site by the Design-Builder, at its expense, when so directed by the COR.

2.2.E. If the Design-Builder fails to replace any defective or damaged work, materials or equipment after receiving notice, the COR may cause such work or materials to be replaced by other forces. The replacement expense shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the Design-Builder. Defective equipment will not be allowed in the performance of any work.

2.2.F. Water for All Construction Activities.

1. The water required for all construction activities including, but not limited to, dust control (Section

01.57.19.01) and vegetation establishment shall be considered as incidental and shall be provided from a metered source that is compliance confirmed by the USIBWC.

2. Water from the Rio Grande or Amistad Reservoir shall not be used by the Design-Builder at any time.

3. Water use must be in accordance with Texas water law.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION MOBILIZATION

3.1.A. Specific specifications detail submittal requirements. The list below are the submittals required to have compliance confirmation from the COR prior to full construction mobilization and prior to starting construction activities.

1. Construction Schedule (Section 01.32.16.01)

2. Video and Photographs of Existing Conditions (Section 01.32.33.01)

3. Submittal Register (Section 01.33.00.01)

4. Construction Accident Prevention Plan (Section 01.35.23.01)

5. Applicable AHAs to start mobilization and construction (Section 01.35.23.01)

6. Site Safety and Health Officer Qualifications (Section 01.35.23.01)

7. Construction Contingency Evacuation Plan (Section 01.35.23.01)

8. Construction Employee First-Aid and CPR Training Records (Section 01.35.23.01)

9. Design-Builder Quality Assurance Plan (Section 01.40.00.01)

10. Design-Builder QC/QA Personnel Qualifications (Section 01.40.00.01)

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11. Construction Staging Area/Haul Routes/Trailer Location/Storage (Sections 01.52.13.01 and

01.57.19.01)

12. Construction SWPP Plan (Section 01.57.00.01)

13. Construction SWPP NOI (Section 01.57.00.01)

14. Resource Conservation Construction Plan (Sections 01.61.00.01, 01.61.16.01, and 01.74.19.01)

3.1.B. The design report, construction drawings, and construction specifications outlined in Section 00.73.99.13

Paragraph 1.6.A. shall have reached 100% and been accepted by USIBWC.

3.1.C. A new penstock bulkhead shall have been manufactured and delivered onsite.

3.1.D. The construction specifications and construction drawings shall have been added to the Contract via a no-cost modification.

3.1.E. Once these required items are complete, the Design-Builder will be allowed to mobilize their

Construction Contractor and begin work within USIBWC's right-of-way (ROW).

3.2. USE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

3.2.A. Limits

1. Construction operations shall be confined to the USIBWC ROW and is not to be disturbed unless one of the following applies:

a. Design-Builder enters into agreement with landowner

b. Access is allowed in another Contract Document

3.2.B. It is the Design-Builder’s responsibility to locate and/or verify the areas required for construction beyond the USIBWC ROW, identify the owners of the affected properties, and acquire necessary easements, prior to commencement of construction, at no cost to the USIBWC.

3.2.C. Roads serving the right-of-way, identified as such or not, owned by the USIBWC or CBP shall be clear and available to these agencies.

3.2.D. The Design-Builder shall provide and maintain continuous public vehicle access, with detour signs and flaggers if necessary, along the dam crest throughout the project duration.

3.3. OCCUPANCY OF RIGHT-OF-WAY

3.3.A. Partial Government Occupancy

The Government may need to occupy the right-of-way during the entire construction period, with the exception of areas under construction. The Construction Contractor via the Design-Builder shall cooperate with the Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate

Government access. The Design-Builder needs to maintain existing access to the facility, unless otherwise indicated in the construction drawings. The Design-Builder shall provide not less than 72 hours' notice to the Government of construction activities that will affect any Government activities.

3.3.B. Government Occupancy of Completed Areas of Construction

The Government reserves the right to occupy and to place and install equipment in completed areas of the facility, before Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the work. Such placement of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total work.

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3.4. SITE WORK RESTRICTIONS

3.4.A. Onsite Work Hours

The Design-Builder’s attention is directed to the Contract Provisions.

3.4.B. Facility Office Hour

1. The working hours of the adjacent USIBWC facility are 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through

Friday. The Design-Builder, the Construction Contractor, and any subcontractors shall only work onsite during these proposed hours.

2. USIBWC facilities, including the dam, are closed during all Federal Holidays.

3.4.C. Penstock Bulkhead

1. There is currently only 1 penstock bulkhead, located at Amistad Dam and it is moved via mobile crane. Only 1 penstock can be bulk headed at a time for servicing so design inspections must be coordinated with Amistad Field Office AOM through the COR.

2. Amistad Field Office does not have a certified crane operator at this time so the Design-Builder must provide a crane an certified operator to perform the relocation of the bulkhead. Several relocations may be required.

3. The bulkhead is approximately 14.3 feet wide by 24.6 feet tall.

4. The weight of the bulkhead gate with lifting beam is approximately 33,000 pounds (16.5 Tons).

3.4.D. Site Access Restrictions

Access to the site is made via Texas Spur 349. Texas Spur 349 bridge inventory rating is limited to

HS-20. The load capacity of the embankment crest road is 70,000 pounds.

3.4.E. Port of Entry

1. The port of entry is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. DHS may change these hours without notice.

2. If the Design-Builder requires to begin work prior to the port of entry opening or after closing, this must be coordinated with the Amistad Dam Area Operations Manager.

3. Workers crossing through the port of entry need to have proper documentation for reentry to the

United States.

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SECTION 00.31.00.01

PROJECT 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. Information Provided by the USIBWC

1.5. Photos

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 00.60.00.01-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents

1.2.B. Section 00.73.73.01-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified Information

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE USIBWC

1.4.A. USIBWC shall provide the following project documents to the Design-Builder.

1. "Amistad Dam Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Survey," dated December 17, 2004 by Viva

Environmental, Inc.

2. "Asbestos & Lead-Paint Survey Report USIBWC Amistad Dam Facility," dated March 19, 2014 by

TRC Environmental Corporation.

3. USIBWC's standard AutoCAD border (USIBWC's CAD files and Drawing and CAD Standards link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

4. USIBWC's AutoCAD ctb file (USIBWC's CAD files and Drawing and CAD Standards link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

5. IBWC's Drawing and CAD Standards (USIBWC's CAD files and Drawing and CAD Standards link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

6. USIBWC Standard Technical Specifications Boilerplate (USIBWC's Construction Specifications

Template link on www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/)

7. USIBWC shall provide the following SBU project documents to the Design-Builder after completion of a nondisclosure agreement (IBWC Form 358). See Section 00.73.73.01 for guidance on SBU data.

a. "Trip Report: Inspections and Technical Oversight on Penstock 5 Hydraulic System Repairs," dated June 10, 2019 by the USACE.

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b. "Amistad Dam Project, Del Rio Texas, Irrigation Penstock Gate Study," dated October 2006 by the USACE.

c. "Opening of Gate in Penstock No. 4," dated May 6, 1986 by USIBWC.

d. Volume I and Volume II of the "Specifications for Construction Allocated to United States, Embankment, Non-Overflow, Power Intake, and Spillway" for solicitation UDA 65-3 dated

August 1964.

e. "Amistad Dam, Rio Grande, Operation & Maintenance Manual," dated 1971.

f. All drawings listed in Table 1.

g. "Amistad Dam Project, Del Rio, Texas, Structural Analysis of Bridge Deck," dated January

2006 by US Army Corps of Engineers

1.4.B. SBU items will be provided via a Sharepoint link to each Offeror requesting access to this data. The

Offerors shall provide an email address along with IBWC Form 358 to the CO for this link.

1. No more than 2 Sharepoint links will be provided to each Bidder.

2. To use Sharepoint, a user must have a valid Microsoft account. If this method fails, data can be provided to the Offeror via a DVD, but there will be a delay in getting the DVD mailed to each

Bidder.

3. All unsuccessful Offerors shall provide IBWC Form 358A to the CO within 7 days of being notified of their unsuccessful offer.

1.4.C. See Section 00.60.00.01 for instructions on accessing data on USIBWC's website.

1.4.D. The Design-Builder is responsible for printing copies of items provided in electronic format for their own use.

1.4.E. Any hardcopy documents provided to the Design-Builder are the property of the USIBWC and shall be returned upon completion of this project.

1.5. PHOTOS

Photos of current Penstock #5 service deck and hoist room are provided as Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and

Figure 4. For a reference to these locations, please see drawing 18135-000-01 (Table 1).

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Figure 1 - Penstock #5 service deck with penstock gate currently raised. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

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Figure 2 - Penstock #5 service deck with penstock gate currently raised. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

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Figure 3 - Penstock #5 hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

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Figure 4 - Penstock #5 hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

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Figure 5 - Penstock #5 electrical panel in hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

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Figure 6 - Penstock #5 motors in hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

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Figure 7 - Penstock #5 gate operation valves in hoist room. Photo taken May 4, 2023.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 00.31.13.01

PROJECT TIME CONSTRAINTS & MILESTONES

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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. Design Milestones

1.4. Schedule Limitations

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

--End of Section--

1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. DESIGN MILESTONES

1.3.A. Required submittals include:

1. 30% Design

2. 60% Design

3. 90% Design

4. Pre-100% Design

5. 100% Design

1.4. SCHEDULE LIMITATIONS

1.4.A. The complete period of performance shall include the design, including production of design and construction documents, and construction.

1.4.B. The Design-Builder shall submit the 30% design documents as stipulated under the design criteria.

1. The USIBWC shall provide comments within 28 calendar days of receipt of these deliverables and the Design-Builder shall incorporate the Government's comments prior to the next submittal.

1.4.C. The Design-Builder shall submit the 60% design documents as stipulated under the design criteria.

1. The USIBWC shall provide comments within 28 calendar days of receipt of these deliverables and the Design-Builder shall incorporate the Government's comments prior to the next submittal.

1.4.D. The Design-Builder shall submit the 90% design documents as stipulated under the design criteria.

1. The USIBWC shall provide comments within 28 calendar days of receipt of these deliverables and the Design-Builder shall incorporate the Government's comments prior to the next submittal.

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1.4.E. The Design-Builder shall submit the 100% design documents of construction specifications, construction drawings, and Design Memorandum as stipulated under Design Work Requirements.

1. Initial 100% submittal shall be in electronic form only. This shall be known as the pre-100% submittal.

2. The USIBWC shall provide additional comments on the 100% deliverables in the event that the

Design-Builder failed to incorporate accordingly or adequately address all of the USIBWC’s 90% comments. Comments will be provided within 28 calendar days of receipt of these submittals.

3. After acceptance of the 100% submittal, then Design-Builder shall provide required hard and electronic copies of all 100% documents.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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SECTION 00.31.19.01

EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

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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. Background

1.4. General

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

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1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. BACKGROUND

1.3.A. Amistad Dam is the largest of the international multipurpose storage dams to be constructed on the Rio

Grande by the United States and Mexico, in accordance with the 1944 Water Treaty between the two countries. The dam is operated and maintained jointly by the United States and Mexican Sections of the

IBWC. Amistad Dam provides important flood control, water conservation, recreation, and electrical power production benefits. The Amistad Reservoir and Dam Project is located in Val Verde County, Texas and the State of Coahuila, Mexico, with the dam approximately 12.8 miles northwest of Del Rio, TX. Construction started on December 1964 and was completed in June 1969.

1.3.B. Penstock #5 was originally designed to be a "dual gated" 15 foot irrigation outlet (penstock). Both gates were designed as tractor (cable operated) gates and weigh 48,000 pounds each. The dual gates are generally referred to as the penstock gate (aka head gate or upstream penstock gate) and the irrigation gate (aka operating or downstream penstock gate) and are positioned approximately 10 feet apart. The gates can be hung in the Penstock Service Bay which is 190 feet above their operating positions.

1.3.C. During construction, the irrigation (downstream) gate was replaced with a hydraulic slide gate. The penstock gate (upstream/head gate) was left as originally designed and is currently in the up (or open) position. Upstream of both Penstock #5 gates is a bulkhead gate slot.

1.3.D. The irrigation gate was in the closed position between approximately 2010 and 2018. In 2010 the following observations were made during the last, unsuccessful attempt to operate the gate:

1. Hydraulic Operating System

a. The hydraulic gate pump was completely operational and quickly built adequate pressure to the control valve

b. When the control valve was moved to the open gate position, the hydraulic fluid was heard feeding the hydraulic feed lines; however pressure was quickly lost.

c. Visual observation down the gate slot (maybe 40-50 feet down the slot) indicated a spray of hydraulic fluid being lost from the feed lines.

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d. There was no indication of gate movement; probably due to the loss of hydraulic pressure.

2. Hydraulic Gate

a. The last time the gate was physically inspected is believed to be in the 1980's.

b. Access to the back side of the gate (downstream side) is 190 foot down the 4 foot by 24 foot penstock gate slot and through an approximate 2.5 foot opening behind the gate.

c. The current physical condition of the gate (wear, corrosion, etc.) is unknown.

d. Similarly the physical condition of the concrete portion of the penstock where the gate frame is embedded in the concrete, as well as that of the concrete/penstock liner interface is unknown.

e. The hydraulic gate was known to have a "chatter" problem at certain gate openings: and during normal operations in 1998 it was reported that the gate would "bleed off" and would not hold a gate opening.

f. The hydraulic gate is framed (and seals) to the upstream side of the penstock concrete.

1.3.E. In 2018 a contract was issued to repair the hydraulic lines. Work included removing and disposing of existing pipe connected to the cylinder on Penstock #5 and installing new ¾ inch 316 stainless steel, socket welded pipe and clamps. Following the replacement of the piping, the irrigation gate was lifted successfully, but the system would not generate sufficient pressure to lower the gate.

1.3.F. In 2019 a new hydraulic motor was installed.

1.4. GENERAL

1.4.A. The final design shall take all existing conditions into account as well as information discovered during investigations under this Contract.

1.4.B. Reports on the Existing Condition Information

1. An inspection of Penstock 5 was performed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The findings were and available in a report, entitled "Trip Report: Inspections and Technical Oversight on Penstock 5

Hydraulic System Repairs," dated June 10, 2019.

2. A study to repair Penstock #4 was performed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Since Penstock

#4 and Penstock #5 are the same, their report entitled "Amistad Dam Project, Del Rio Texas, Irrigation Penstock Gate Study," dated October 2006 has been included for reference.

3. Since Penstock #4 and Penstock #5 are the same, instructions for opening the gates for Penstock #4 are provided for reference. The memorandum is entitled "Opening of Gate in Penstock No. 4," dated

May 6, 1986.

1.4.C. The original construction specifications: Volume I and Volume II of the "Specifications for Construction

Allocated to United States, Embankment, Non-Overflow, Power Intake, and Spillway" for solicitation

UDA 65-3 dated August 1964.

1.4.D. Applicable original construction drawings are listed in Table 1.

1.4.E. The original "Amistad Dam, Rio Grande, Operation & Maintenance Manual," dated 1971 includes operations of the penstock and irrigation gates.

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Table 1 - Amistad Dam and Penstock #5 Drawings

IBWC Dwg# Description Date

(YYYY-MM-DD)

18129-000-02 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Elevations Revision #2 1964-10-23

18130-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Plan and Section Revision #1 1964-10-12

18131-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Horizontal Sections I Revision #1 1964-10-08

18132-000-03 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Horizontal Sections II Revision #3 1964-10-23

18135-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Monolith 11 Longitudinal Section Revision #1 1965-06

18142-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Operations Deck Reinforcing 1964-08

18143-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Operations and Service Deck Reinforcing 1964-08

18151-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Modification of Penstock No 5 for Irrigation Details I Revision #1

1964-10-12

18152-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Modification of Penstock No 5 for Irrigation Details II Revision #1

1964-10-23

18211-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Penstock and Irrigation Gate Assembly 1964-08

18212-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Penstock and Irrigation Gates Details I 1964-08

18213-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Penstock and Irrigation Gates…