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Technical Specifications Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Upper Brownsville Levee and Floodplain Failure Brownsville, Texas

RFP 191BWC25R0010

June 30, 2025

International Boundary and Water Commission United States Section Construction Management 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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Changes related to the January 15, 2025 version in comparison to this May 30, 2025 document.

Section 00.91.16 Paragraph 1.4. (added)

Changes related to the May 30, 2025 version in comparison to this June 5, 2025 document.

Section 00.31.24 1.5.A. (revised)

Section 00.91.16 1.5. (added)

Section 01.52.13 1.6.B. (revised)

Changes related to the June 5, 2025 version in comparison to this June 20, 2025 document.

Section 00.91.16 1.6 (added)

Section 31.66.13 1.8. (revised)

Changes related to the June 20, 2025 version in comparison to this June 30, 2025 document.

Section 00.91.16 1.7 (added)

Section 31.35.23 1.8.B. (revised)

USIBWC Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project Upper Brownsville Levee and Floodplain Failure

Brownsville, Texas

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

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January 15, 2025 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC RFP 191BWC25R0010 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 00.60.00-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 00.91.16-Bid Revisions

Division 01-General Requirements 01.11.00-Summary of Work 01.20.00-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 01.61.00-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 01.78.36-Warranties 01.78.39-Record Drawings

Division 02-Existing Conditions 02.01.00-Existing Conditions and Facilities

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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 03.15.16-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

Division 31-Earthwork 31.05.13-Geological Materials 31.05.19-Geotextile for Earthwork 31.11.00-Clearing and Grubbing 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 (CLSM) 31.32.13-Dry Soil Mixing 31.35.23-Articulated Concrete Block Mattress Revetment System 31.66.13-Aggregate Piers

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.05.33-Vegetation Establishment 32.15.00-Aggregate Road Surfacing 32.91.19-Topsoil 32.92.19-Revegetation

Division 33-Utilities 33.05.39.41-Reinforced Concrete Pipe 33.12.11-Gatewells

Division 35-Waterway Construction 35.41.00-Construction of Levee 35.42.37-Riprap

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - Technical Specification Reference Protocols Table 3 - Acceptable Methods of Access Table 4 - Quality Control Testing Table 5 - Required Minimum Biobased Content Table 6 - Required Minimum Recovered Content Table 7 - Warranty Priority Code C

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Table 8 - Warranty Priority Code D Table 9 - Permitted Surface Irregularities Table 10 - Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements Table 11 - ASTM C881 Minimum Requirements Table 12 - Nonshrink Grout Requirements Table 13 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation Table 14 - Minimum Concrete Strength Table 15 - Maximum Water-Cement Ratio Table 16 - Deviations and Tolerances from Specified Lines, Grades, and Dimensions Table 17 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies Table 18 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water Table 19 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 20 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 21 - Standard Deviation Modification Factor Table 22 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1) Table 23 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2) Table 24 - Air Entrainment Table 25 - Duration of Curing Table 26 - Galvanizing Standards Table 27 - ASTM A123 Table 1-Galvanizing Thickness Grade Table 28 - ASTM A123 Modified Table 2-Minimum Galvanizing Thickness Table 29 - General Geotextile Requirements Table 30 - Type 1 Geotextile Requirements Table 31 - Type 2 Geotextile Requirements Table 32 - ACBM Soil Filter Gradation Table 33 - Aggregate Surfacing Gradation Requirements Table 34 - Gradation of Topsoil Table 35 - Levee Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates Table 36 - Floodplain Plant Varieties and Seeding Rates Table 37 - Circular Pipe ASTM C76 & ASTM C655 Table 38 - Riprap Gradation Requirements

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed) Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form Figure 3 - Site Access Methods by Angle Figure 4 - Fabrication Tolerances for Bars Figure 5 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Fillet Weld Break Specimen Figure 6 - Miscellaneous Qualification: Method of Rupturing Specimen Figure 7 - Example of Dried, Cut Levee that Met these Specifications Figure 8 - Example of Completed Levee recently Cut to Grade that Met these Specifications Figure 9 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications Figure 10 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications Figure 11 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications Figure 12 - Example of Cut Levee that Did Not Meet these Specifications

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January 15, 2025 List of Contract Drawings USIBWC RFP 191BWC25R0010 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

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1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. DRAWING TITLES

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

Upper Brownsville Levee and Floodplain Failure

Brownsville, Texas

1.4. DRAWING INDEX

1.4.A. The Contract Drawings include the items in Table 1:

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE

27810-000-01 Title Sheet

27811-000-01 Legend, Construction Notes, and Abbreviations

27812-000-01 Project Layout Riprap and ACBM Revetment

27813-000-01 Project Layout Soil Mix and Stone Columns

27814-000-01 Survey Control Benchmark Locations & Encroachments

27815-000-01 Survey Control Topography

27816-000-01 Right-of-Way Easements

27817-000-01 Utilities

27818-000-01 Plan and Profile Sta 1889+00 to Sta 1893+00

27819-000-01 Plan and Profile Sta 1893+00 to Sta 1897+00

27820-000-01 Plan and Profile Sta 1897+00 to Sta 1901+00

27821-000-01 Plan and Profile Sta 1901+00 to Sta 1904+85

27822-000-01 Plan and Profile Sta 1897+00 to Sta 1901+00

27823-000-01 Plan and Profile Sta 1901+00 to Sta 1904+85

27824-000-01 Typical Sections

27825-000-01 Typical Sections

27826-000-01 Typical Sections

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USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE

27827-000-01 Typical Sections

27828-000-01 Typical Sections

27829-000-01 Gatewell Structure 205 Repair

27830-000-01 Gatewell Structure 205 Repair

27831-000-01 Cross Sections

27832-000-01 Cross Sections

27833-000-01 Cross Sections

27834-000-01 Cross Sections

27835-000-01 Cross Sections

27836-000-01 Cross Sections

27837-000-01 Miscellaneous Details

27838-000-01 Miscellaneous Details

27839-000-01 Miscellaneous Details

27840-000-01 Miscellaneous Details

27841-000-01 Miscellaneous Details

24028-000-00 Project Design and Construction Summary

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

3.1.A. The Contractor shall check all Contract Drawings furnished immediately upon receipt, compare all

Contract Drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work, promptly notify the COR of any discrepancies, and be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph.

3.1.B. The Contractor shall follow figures marked on Contract Drawings in preference to scale measurements.

3.1.C. Omissions from the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the Contract Drawings and Technical

Specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the Contract Drawings and Technical Specifications.

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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. Technical Specification Reference Protocols

1.6. Duty to Inquire

1.7. Investigation of Site Conditions

1.8. Bid Items

1.9. Specifications

1.10. 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 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. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REFERENCE PROTOCOLS

1.5.A. Use the reference protocols in Table 2 to refer to items within Technical Specifications.

1.5.B. Every Section has three Parts with multiple paragraphs. Always include the section number with the full paragraph number when referencing any item within these Technical Specifications.

1. For example, the proper reference to this paragraph is Section 00.21.13 Paragraph 1.5.B.1.

1.6. DUTY TO INQUIRE

1.6.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.

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Table 2 - Technical Specification Reference Protocols

Level Type Example Format Reference Format

Division 1 Numeric 35 Level 1 Division 35

Section 2 Numeric 35.41.00 Level 1.Level 2 Section 35.41.00

Part 3 Numeric Part 3 Part Level 3 Section 35.41.00 Part 3

Subsection 4 Numeric 3.7. Level 3.Level 4. Section 35.41.00 3.7.

Paragraph 5 Alphabet 3.7.E. Level 3.Level 4.Level 5. Section 35.41.00 3.7.E.

Paragraph Subitem 6 Numeric 2. Level 6 Section 35.41.00 3.7.E.2.

Paragraph Subitem 7 Alphabet h. Level 7 Section 35.41.00 3.7.E.2.h.

Paragraph Subitem 8 Numeric (1) Level 8 Section 35.41.00 3.7.E.2.h.(1)

Paragraph Subitem 9 Alphabet (b) Level 9 Section 35.41.00 3.7.E.2.h.(1)(b)

1.6.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.

1.6.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.

1.6.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.

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

1.7. INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

1.7.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.

1.7.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.

1.7.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.

1.7.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.

1.7.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.

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1.8. BID ITEMS

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

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

1.8.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.

1.8.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.

1.9. SPECIFICATIONS

1.9.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.

1.9.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.C. The Technical Specifications are written in imperative and abbreviated form. This imperative language is directed at the Contractor, unless specifically noted otherwise. Incomplete sentences shall be completed by inserting "shall", "the Contractor shall", and "shall be" or similar mandatory phrases by inference in the same manner as they are applied to notes on the Contract Drawings. The words "shall" are to be placed by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases. Except as worded to the contrary, the Contractor shall fulfill (perform) all indicated requirements whether stated imperatively or otherwise.

1.9.D. All equipment and facilities shall be furnished, installed, and constructed by the Contractor 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 Contractor alone, whether or not specifically indicated on the Contract Drawings or stated in the Technical Specifications.

1.9.E. The various Sections of the Technical Specifications may contain references to standards, other specification sections, or items that do not apply to the work covered in this project. These references are to be considered for information only and can be ignored by the Contractor unless work changes and they become relevant. If conflicts arise from references or lack of references to standards or other specification sections, COR will determine the relevancy of the apparent conflicts.

1.10. BID SUBMISSION

1.10.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 security and safety conditions at and around the site.

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

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

1.10.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.

1.10.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.

1.10.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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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

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

1.3. 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 U.S., Inc. The findings were and available in a report, entitled "Design Documentation Report, Remediation Design of Levee and Floodplain Failure within the Upper Brownsville Levee Reach, Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project," dated May 5, 2022.

2. Prior levee work was completed based upon the report by Tetra Tech, Inc. entitled "Design Report:

Upper Brownsville Levee Rehabilitation, Cameron Counties, Texas," dated May 2012.

1.4.B. Applicable record drawings for USIBWC Contract IBM13C0001 for the Upper Brownsville Levee

Rehabilitation dated December 20, 2014.

1.4.C. USIBWC drawing 04783-000-00 dated April 4, 1950 shows work on a revetment on the very downstream end of this project.

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

(Not Used)

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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. Existing Survey Markers

1.7. Right-of-Way (ROW)

1.8. Cross Section Survey

1.9. Existing Utility Survey

1.10. Geotechnical Borings Survey

1.11. Survey Control Maps

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

--End of Section--

1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 02.01.00-Existing Conditions and 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 9, 2015 and December 11, 2015, by Carlos Aguilar with

Munoz & Dannenbaum JV who developed and provided the following.

1. The Surveyor's Report dated March 27, 2019 is Attachment A of the "Design Documentation

Report, Remediation Design of Levee and Floodplain Failure within the Upper Brownsville Levee

Reach, Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project," dated May 5, 2022.

1.5. SURVEY CONTROL

The surveyor established horizontal and vertical controls based on Western Data system VRS network Texas

State Plane Coordinate Grid System (TXSPC) South Zone North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) in US survey feet and an adjusted North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in US survey feet, respectively.

1.6. EXISTING SURVEY MARKERS

See the Surveyor's Report in Paragraph 1.4.A.1. for details on which survey markers were used.

1.7. RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)

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

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1.8. CROSS SECTION SURVEY

The surveyor performed cross section survey along the project reach at a 50 feet interval from the DHS fence to the water's edge of the Rio Grande.

1.9. EXISTING UTILITY SURVEY

1.9.A. The surveyors surveyed and obtained x & y coordinates and elevations of existing surface features of visible structures and utilities, including, but not limited to, gatewells, gate, fence crossing, and vehicular gates. Also included are the existing Gateway International Bridge structures. 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.

1.10. GEOTECHNICAL BORINGS SURVEY

The surveyors obtained x and y coordinates and elevations of geotechnical boring locations performed for this project.

1.11. 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 ground distance.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

--End of Section--

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

1.3. 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.

1.5. GENERAL

1.5.A. The project’s Environmental Assessment (EA), entitled "Final Environmental Assessment: Improvements to the Donna-Brownsville Levee System," with FONSI dated September 10, 2007, was prepared for

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USIBWC by Parsons. The Contractor shall review and comply with the requirements provided in the EA document.

1. The EA is available at ibwc.gov/Files/Web/Final_EA_DonnaBrownsville_Levee.pdf.

www.ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Final_EA_DonnaBrownsville_Levee.pdf.

2. The EA appendices are available at ibwc.gov/Files/Web/Final_EA_DonnaBrownsville_Levee_Appendices.pdf. www.ibwc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Final_EA_DonnaBrownsville_Levee_Appendices.pdf.

3. If these links become unusable, the EA is available on the IBWC webpage under Research -->

Reports and Studies (www.ibwc.gov/reports-studies/).

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

1. Biological Resources

Work should be 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.

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

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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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

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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 worksite.

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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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

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 Arcadis U.S., Inc. and summarized in Attachment

B ("Geotechnical Report, Remediation Design of Levee Floodplain Failure within the Upper Brownsville

Levee Reach, Lowe Rio Grande Flood Control Project," dated August 20, 2021) of their report entitled

"Design Documentation Report, Remediation Design of Levee and Floodplain Failure within the Upper

Brownsville Levee Reach, Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project," dated May 5, 2022.

1. Arcadis collected summarized their inclinometer readings in reports with the following dates:

a. August 29, 2016

b. September 26, 2016

c. October 31, 2016

d. November 18, 2016

e. January 5, 2017

f. February 15, 2017

g. March 20, 2017

h. April 12, 2017

i. May 19, 2017

j. June 21, 2017

k. July 18, 2017

l. April 3, 2020

m. July 16, 2020

2. It is unlikely that any of the inclinometers installed by either USACE or Arcadis are still useable.

1.3.B. Analysis was also provided in the report "Geotechnical Evaluation of the Upper Brownsville Levee

Cracking and Partial Slope Failure," by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and

Development Center (ERDC), July 13, 2015.

1.3.C. Additional geotechnical reports of the project site or adjacent to the project site include:

1. "Subsurface Exploration and Evaluation, Cameron County International Bridge," by Professional

Service Industries, Inc., March 7, 1984.

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2. "Report of Subsurface Exploration, Truck Lane Improvements, Gateway International Bridge," by

Trinity Testing Laboratories, Inc., June 7, 1992.

3. "Geotechnical Explorations of Levee System within the Lower Rio Grande Flood Control Project, Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee," by S&B Infrastructure, Ltd., September 28, 2007.

4. "Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee Borehole Location Map," by S&B Infrastructure, Ltd., September 28, 2007.

5. "Geotechnical Exploration and Engineering Evaluation of Levee System for the Lower Rio Grande

Flood Control Project from Cameron County Line of Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee Reach to its Eastmost Limit," by Raba-Kistner Consultants, Inc., July 24, 2009.

6. Appendix H ("Geotechnical Addendum-Subreach 4, the Levee System for the Lower Rio Grande

Flood Control Project from Cameron County Line of Donna Pump to Brownsville Levee Reach to its Eastmost Limit," dated June 1, 2011) of the report entitled "Design Report, Upper Brownsville

Levee Rehabilitation, Cameron Counties, Texas," by Tetra Tech, Inc., May 2012.

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 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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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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Part 3 - Execution (Not Used)

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1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

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

1. Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)

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

1.2.B. US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

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

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. GENERAL

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

Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) 2018 General

Permit TXR150000.

1.5. WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

1.5.A. For work in the right of way, USIBWC obtained a Section 404 permits from the US Army Corps of

Engineers. The permit number is SWG-2023-00309 and is dated September 6, 2023.

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

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.

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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 all work required under this Contract.

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

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

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

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SECTION 00.60.00

USIBWC FORMS AND STANDARD DOCUMENTS

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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. General

1.4. Forms

Part 2 - Products (Not Used)

Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Using PDF Forms

3.2. Printing

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1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. GENERAL

1.3.A. Standard items are available at USIBWC's website at www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/.

1. All forms are under the link entitled USIBWC Construction Forms.

2. Posters are under the link entitled Construction Contractor Posters.

3. Drawing standards and related files are under the link entitled USIBWC's Standard Drawings, CAD files, and Drawing and CAD Standards.

1.3.B. Contractor shall use the most current version of each form.

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

1.4. FORMS

1.4.A. The following USIBWC forms shall be used:

1. Form 119 Pay Estimate-Construction

2. Form 119B Pay Estimate Breakdown

3. Form 146 Transmittal Form

4. Form 147 Submittal Register

5. Form 148 Log of Photographic Documentation

6. Form 149 Schedule Analysis

7. Form 150 Log of Deficiencies/Punch List

8. Form 152 Pay Item Breakdown

9. Form 153 Monthly Exposure & First Aid Report

10. Form 154 Subcontractor's Payment Breakdown https://www.ibwc.gov/resources-info/

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11. Form 161 Actual Weather and Working Conditions Report

12. Form 162 Record of Preparatory Phase Meeting

13. Form 163 Daily Construction Quality Control Report

14. Form 163A Equipment Mobilization/Demobilization

15. Form 164A Activity Hazard Analysis

16. Form 166 Record of Initial Phase Meeting

17. Form 207 Use of AutoCad Files

18. Form 225 Use of USIBWC Key

19. Form 227 Wage Deduction Authorization

20. Form 231 Truck Owner-Operator Certification of Ownership

21. Form 232 Owner-Operator Payroll Listing

22. Form 233 Request for Information

23. Form 233A Request for Information Log

24. Form 235 Concrete Test Results Summary

25. Form 237 Nuclear Gauge Test Results

a. The COR may allow the use of the laboratory's form if ALL of the information contained on

Form 237 is included.

26. Form 238 Concrete Placement Card

27. Form 239 Schedule of Materials

28. Form 240 Nuclear Gauge Moisture Calibration

29. Form 241 Nuclear Gauge Standard Count

30. Form 243 Release of Claims

31. Form 253 Construction Closeout Checklist

32. Form 255 Certificate of Substantial Completion

33. Form 265 Safety Inspection for Cranes

34. Form 359 Hand Receipt

1.4.B. The following forms are available for use, but are not required:

1. Form 119A Contractor Pay Estimate Inventory

2. Form 164 Weekly Toolbox Safety Meeting

3. Form 226 Statement of Labor Compliance

4. Form 228 Nonperformance Payroll Report

5. Form 264 Safety Inspection Mechanized Equipment

6. Form 266 Safety Inspection for On Highway Vehicles

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3.1. USING PDF FORMS

3.1.A. Providing Fillable Forms to USIBWC

1. Fillable forms shall be "printed" prior to sending to USIBWC. Printing a fillable form to pdf fixes the form data permanently so it cannot be changed. It also allows the merging of multiple pdf files without compromising form data. See Figure 1 and Figure 2 as examples.

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

Adobe Acrobat.

Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed)

Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form

3.1.B. Providing Adobe Electronic Signatures to USIBWC

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

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

3.1.D. The following forms are allowed to be filled out by hand: 162, 164, 166, 227, 231, 237, 238, 358, and

359. Once completed by hand, they shall be scanned at no less than 400 dpi resolution and provided to

USIBWC in a pdf document.

3.2. PRINTING

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

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DELIVERY OF DATA TO USIBWC

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

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Related Requirements

1.3. Reference Standards

1.4. Measurement and Payment

1.5. General

1.6. Adobe PDF Files

1.7. Image Files

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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP)

1.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5. GENERAL

1.5.A. USIBWC will perform most document transfer communications via email.

1.5.B. The Contractor shall send all files electronically via email whenever possible. USIBWC's email system can accept files up to 20 MB. Large files shall be transferred via online cloud servers or SharePoint.

1. Online cloud servers shall be FedRAMP compliant.

2. Files transferred through a download link via email will be treated the same as receiving the file via email.

3. Files made available via download shall be grouped in folders or zipped to allow for easy download of a large group of files at one time. However, no zipped file or folder shall exceed 500 MB in size.

1.5.C. USIBWC cannot accept USB thumb drives,…