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This is a Technical Specifications document for Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 for the Amistad Reservoir and Dam Plugging of Penstock #4 project located in Val Verde County, Texas. The work scope includes mobilization and demobilization, removal and storage of irrigation and penstock gates, unwatering of the concrete repair area, construction of a concrete plug for Penstock #4, base slab repairs, and contract closeout. The estimated construction magnitude ranges between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and the government anticipates awarding a firm fixed price contract. The pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for August 5, 2026, at 9:00 AM CDT at the USIBWC Amistad Field Office in Del Rio, Texas. Written questions must be submitted by August 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM MDT, with government responses anticipated by August 20, 2026. Bids are due September 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM MDT and must be submitted through the USIBWC secure Microsoft SharePoint portal using a business, corporate, or enterprise managed email account.
The technical specifications document contains 27 major sections covering procurement and contracting requirements, general requirements, concrete work, metal work, waterway and marine construction, and material processing and handling equipment. Key requirements include investigation of site conditions prior to bidding, compliance with environmental regulations including the Clean Water Act and Endangered Species Act, proper handling of Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information via nondisclosure agreements, security protocols including personnel fingerprinting and background checks, and adherence to specific standards for concrete placement, grouting, reinforcing steel, and formwork. Contractors must obtain all applicable federal, state, and local permits including a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) stormwater permit, comply with cultural resources and archaeological protection requirements, and manage hazardous materials including asbestos and lead-based paint documented in prior surveys. The specification references original 1964 construction drawings, inspection reports, and videos of existing conditions that are available through a SharePoint portal with appropriate nondisclosure agreements. Contractors are responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary to complete the work in accordance with the contract documents and must submit detailed submittals including schedules, quality control plans, safety plans, and photographic documentation throughout construction.
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International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico United States Section
Technical Specifications Amistad Reservoir and Dam Plugging of Penstock #4 Val Verde County, Texas
Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
April 24, 2026
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.
PLEASE NOTE - Technical Specifications should be printed double sided.
Please conserve paper and print double sided.
USIBWC Amistad Reservoir and Dam
April 24, 2026 Division 00 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 1
US International Boundary & Water Commission
International Boundary and Water Commission United States Section
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIVISION 00
PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING
REQUIREMENTS
Plugging of Penstock #4 US International Boundary & Water Commission Amistad Reservoir and Dam Procurement and Contracting
Requirements
Division 00
Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements
Division 00 April 24, 2026 Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
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April 24, 2026 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 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 00.31.24-Environmental Information 00.31.26-Existing Hazardous Material Information 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 00.73.73-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified Information 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 01.32.16-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 02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys 02.42.13-Removal of Gates
Table of Contents Governing April 24, 2026 00.01.10-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
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 03.60.00-Grouting
Division 05-Metal 05.05.23-Welding 05.50.03-Miscellaneous Metalwork
Division 35-Waterway and Marine Construction 35.01.70.51-Unwatering Penstock 35.21.33.61-Plugging of Penstock 35.71.13.61-Concrete Gravity Dam Repair
Division 41-Material Processing and Handling Equipment 41.22.23.23-Hoisting Equipment
Technical Specification Tables
Table 1 - Index of Drawings Table 2 - Amistad Dam Drawings for Reference Table 3 - Technical Specification Reference Protocols Table 4 - Current Specification Standards Table 5 - Required Minimum Biobased Content Table 6 - Required Minimum Recovered Content Table 7 - Warranty Priority Code B Table 8 - Warranty Priority Code C Table 9 - Warranty Priority Code D Table 10 - Permitted Surface Irregularities Table 11 - Expandable Waterstop Requirements Table 12 - ASTM C881 Minimum Requirements Table 13 - Special Epoxy / Adhesive Requirements Table 14 - Special Epoxy / Rod System Requirements Table 15 - Minimum Concrete Cover Variation Table 16 - Minimum Concrete Strength Table 17 - Maximum Water-Cement Ratio Table 18 - Deviations and Tolerances from Specified Lines, Grades, and Dimensions Table 19 - Acceptance Criteria for Questionable Water Supplies Table 20 - Chemical Limits for Mix Water Table 21 - Coarse Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 22 - Fine Aggregate Gradation Chart Table 23 - Standard Deviation Modification Factor Table 24 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (1) Table 25 - Overdesign to Meet Compressive Strength Requirements (2) Table 26 - Air Entrainment Table 27 - Duration of Curing Table 28 - ASTM C1107 Nonshrink Grout Requirements
April 24, 2026 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 00.01.10-Page 3
Technical Specification Figures
Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed) Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form
--End of Section--
Table of Contents Governing April 24, 2026 00.01.10-Page 4 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
April 24, 2026 List of Contract Drawings USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 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 --End of Section--
1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.
1.3. DRAWING TITLES
1.3.A. The Contract Drawings applicable to this Contract are entitled:
Plugging of Penstock #4
Val Verde County, Texas
1.4. DRAWING INDEX
1.4.A. The Contract Drawings include the items in Table 1 and Table 2.
Table 1 - Index of Drawings
SHEET NO. USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE
S-101 27943-000-01 Cover Sheet
S-102 27944-000-01 Index, Vicinity, and Location Map
S-103 27945-000-01 General Notes
S-104 27946-000-01 Staging Area
S-105 27947-000-01 Amistad Dam Elevation and Sections
S-106 27948-000-01 Amistad Dam Monolith No. 10 Staging and Access Areas
S-107 27949-000-01 Lower Horizontal Sections
S-108 27950-000-01 Concrete Plug Sections
S-109 27951-000-01 Concrete Plug Details
S-110 27952-000-01 Concrete Plug Concept Formwork
S-111 27953-000-01 Concrete Plug Temporary Formwork
S-112 27954-000-01 Concrete Base Repairs
S-113 27955-000-01 Hoist Removal Plan
S-114 27956-000-01 Irrigation Gate Hoist - Manlift Concept
S-115 27957-000-01 Irrigation Gate Hoist Photos
S-116 27958-000-01 Irrigation Gate Lifting Plan
27983-000-01 Project Design and Construction Summary
List of Contract Drawings April 24, 2026 00.01.15-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
Table 2 - Amistad Dam Drawings for Reference
USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE DATE
18004-000-00 Amistad Dam Site Plan 1964-08
18006-000-00 Amistad Dam Concrete Dam Elevation and Sections 1964-08
18006-000-01 Amistad Dam Concrete Dam Elevation and Sections Revision #1 1965-11
18017-000-01 Amistad Dam Earth Embankment Parking Area Revision #1 1964-10-23
18129-000-02 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Elevations Revision #2 1964-10-23
18129-000-03 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Elevations Revision #3 1965-11
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
18134-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Monolith 10 Longitudinal Section 1964-08
18134-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Monolith 10 Longitudinal Section Revision #1 1964-10-23
18137-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Monolith 10 Reinforcing 1964-08
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
18144-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Operations and Service Deck Wall Reinforcing 1964-08
18148-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Penstock Tunnels Details II Revision #1 1964-10-12
18149-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Penstock Tunnels Details III 1964-08
18150-000-00 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Penstock Tunnels Steel Liner 1964-08
18151-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Mod of Penstock No 5 for Irrigation Details I Revision #1 1964-10-12
18152-000-01 Amistad Dam US Power Intake Mod 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
18213-000-01 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Penstock and Irrigation Gates Details II Revision #1 1964-10-23
18214-000-02 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Penstock Gates Frame and Guides Revision #2 1964-10-23
18215-000-02 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Irrigation Gate Frame and Guide Revision #2 1964-10-23
18216-000-01 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Roller Assembly Details I Revision #1 1964-09-30
18217-000-01 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Roller Assembly Details II Revision #1 1964-09-30
18218-000-01 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Roller Assembly Details III Revision #1 1964-09-30
18225-000-02 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Power Intake Gate Hoist Assembly Revision #2 1964-10-23
18226-000-02 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Irrigation Gate Hoist Assembly Revision #2 1964-10-23
18227-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Hoist Drum Details 1964-08
18228-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Indicator Assembly Details 1964-08
18229-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Sheave Details 1964-08
18230-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Gear Guard Details 1964-08
18231-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Lifting Beam Details 1964-08
18232-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Hoist Machinery Base Details 1964-08
18233-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Irrigation Gate Hoist Machinery Base Plan & Section 1964-08
18234-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Irrigation Gate Hoist Machinery Base Details 1964-08
18235-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Air Vent Details 1964-08
18241-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Bulkhead Details 1964-08
18242-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Bulkhead Frames and Guides 1964-08
18243-000-00 Amistad Dam Penstock Gates Bulkhead Lifting Beam Details 1964-08
18300-000-00 Amistad Dam Intake Gate Control 1964-08
18301-000-00 Amistad Dam Intake Gate Details 1964-08
18302-000-00 Amistad Dam Intake Gates Conduit 1964-08
18360-000-01 Amistad Dam Penstock No 4 Orifice Details 1968-04-24
April 24, 2026 List of Contract Drawings USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 00.01.15-Page 3
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.
List of Contract Drawings April 24, 2026 00.01.15-Page 4 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
April 24, 2026 Instructions to Bidders USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 00.21.13-Page 1
SECTION 00.21.13
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
00.21.13 Instructions to Bidders 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
Part 1 - General
1.1. Section Includes
1.2. Reference Standards
1.3. Measurement and Payment
1.4. Definitions
1.5. 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)
--End of Section--
1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS
1.2.A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
1. FAR 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work
1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.
1.4. DEFINITIONS
1.4.A. Within this Section, the following terms are used interchangeably.
1. Bid - Offer - Proposal
2. Solicitation - Request for Proposal - RFP
3. Bidder - Offeror - Contractor
1.5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION REFERENCE PROTOCOLS
1.5.A. Use the reference protocols in Table 3 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.
Instructions to Bidders April 24, 2026 00.21.13-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
Table 3 - 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.
April 24, 2026 Instructions to Bidders USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 00.21.13-Page 3
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.
Instructions to Bidders April 24, 2026 00.21.13-Page 4 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006
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 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 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.
April 24, 2026 Existing Condition Information USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0006 00.31.19-Page 1
SECTION 00.31.19
EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION
00.31.19 Existing Condition Information 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
Part 1 - General
1.1. Section Includes
1.2. Related Requirements
1.3. Measurement and Payment
1.4. General
Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution (Not Used) --End of Section--
1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS
1.2.A. Section 00.73.73-Requirements for Sensitive But Unclassified 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
1.4.A. Reports on the Existing Condition Information
1. Field assessment of existing conditions within the project limits was performed by URS. The findings were and available in a report, entitled "Amistad Reservoir and Dam Plugging of Penstock
#4, Val Verde County, Texas, Final Design Documentation Report," dated December 3, 2021.
2. Field assessment of existing conditions within the project limits was performed by URS Group, Inc.
The findings were and available in a report, entitled "Inspection and Analysis of Existing
Conditions, and Recommendations for Concrete Plugging of Penstock No. 4, Amistad Dam, Del
Rio, Texas," dated March 21, 2014.
a. Appendix A of this report includes a video with the filename 'SBU_00_31_19-1_4_A_2-
Amistad_Penstock_Final_Inspection_Report_App_A-20131107.AVI' dated November 7, 2013.
b. Appendix B of this report includes a video with the filename 'SBU_00_31_19-1_4_A_2-
Amistad_Penstock_Final_Inspection_Report_App_B-20131021.wmv' dated October 21, 2013.
3. Brief instructions on how to lift the gates and references to the interlock between the penstock and irrigation gates is detailed in "Report on Control Changes to Penstock Gates 4 and 5," dated
November 19, 1970.
4. A general inspection of the liner in Penstock #4 was performed on October 27, 1977. The write up is entitled "Inspection of Liner in Penstock #4."
5. A general inspection of the liners in Penstocks 1 through 4 was performed in December 1981. The write up is entitled "Inspection of Penstocks No's 1 through 4," and is dated January 12, 1982.
6. A study to repair Penstock #4 was performed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Their report entitled "Amistad Dam Project, Del Rio Texas, Irrigation Penstock Gate Study," dated October 2006 has been included for reference.
7. A general inspection of Penstock #4 gates was performed on August 18 and 19, 2011. The write up with photos is entitled "Penstock No. 4 - General Inspection of Penstock Gates."
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8. 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.B. Videos of Site Conditions
Four videos of the site conditions are available for Contractors to view.
1. 'SBU_00_31_19-1_4_B_1-2012_04_24_Amistad_Penstock_4_Concrete_Damage.wmv' which is about 5 minutes in length.
2. 'SBU_00_31_19-1_4_B_2-2013_08_23_Amistad_Penstock_4_Concrete_Damage.wmv' which is about 4 minutes in length.
3. 'SBU_00_31_19-1_4_B_3-2013_12_06_Amistad_Penstock_4_Concrete_Damage.wmv' which only has visible video for about a minute due to stirred up silt.
4. 'SBU_00_31_19-1_4_B_4-2013_02_06_Seepage_Amistad_Penstock_4_Gate.wmv' which contains approximately 8 minutes of video showing the interior of Penstock #4.
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.
1.4.F. All documents and videos listed are considered Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU). SBU project documents will be provided to the Bidder after completion of a nondisclosure agreement (IBWC Form 358). See
Section 00.73.73 for guidance on SBU data.
1.4.G. SBU items will be provided via a Sharepoint link to each Bidder requesting access to this data. The
Bidders 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 Bidder via a DVD, but there will be a delay in getting the DVD mailed to each
Bidder.
3. All unsuccessful Bidders shall provide IBWC Form 358A to the CO within 7 days of being notified of their unsuccessful offer.
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ENVIRONMENTAL 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. Reference Standards
1.4. Measurement and Payment
1.5. General
1.6. Preservation of Cultural and Natural Resources and the Environment
1.7. Use of Geologic Materials on a Federally Funded Project
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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS
1.2.A. Section 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas
1.2.B. Section 01.57.19-Temporary Environmental Controls
1.2.C. Section 02.21.13-Cultural Resources Surveys
1.3. 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. Any staging or other use of USIBWC property at Amistad Dam required the following:
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
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1.5.B. 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. USE OF GEOLOGIC MATERIALS ON A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECT
1.7.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).
1.7.B. Take no action to use or alter the proposed location until written approval for site use is received from the
COR.
1.7.C. If the quarry or borrow site already provides materials for USACE or other governmental agency, a copy of the environmental approvals from said agencies may be provided to the COR.
1.7.D. Include permission for Government access to any geological source locations.
1.7.E. Full details of requirements for geological materials are in Section 02.21.13.
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EXISTING HAZARDOUS MATERIAL 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. General
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1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS
1.2.A. Section 00.31.24-Environmental Information
1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The work performed by the Contractor under this Section shall not be paid for directly but shall be included in the various Bid Items under this Contract.
1.4. GENERAL
1.4.A. Minor amounts of asbestos and lead-based paint have been found onsite.
1. The report "Amistad Dam Asbestos and Lead-Based Paint Survey," dated December 17, 2004 by
Viva Environmental, Inc. details many locations with the dam as having lead-based paint.
2. The report "Asbestos and Lead-Paint Survey Report," dated March 19, 2014 by TRC details many locations with the dam as having lead-based paint.
3. Additional lead-based paint testing information is contained in Appendix B of URS' report entitled
"Amistad Reservoir and Dam Plugging of Penstock #4, Val Verde County, Texas, Final Design
Documentation Report," dated December 3, 2021.
4. Additional lead-based paint testing information is contained in Subsection 3.2.2 of URS Group's report entitled "Inspection and Analysis of Existing Conditions, and Recommendations for Concrete
Plugging of Penstock No. 4, Amistad Dam, Del Rio, Texas," dated March 4, 2014.
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SECTION 00.31.43
PERMIT APPLICATION
00.31.43 Permit Application 00.31.43-Permit Application
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
Part 1 - General
1.1. Section Includes
1.2. Reference Standards
1.3. Measurement and Payment
1.4. General
1.5. Work in Waters of the United States
1.6. Responsibilities
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1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS
1.2.A. 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 Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) 2018 General
Permit TXR150000.
1.5. WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
1.5.A. The Contractor must adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices.
1.5.B. If Contractor initiated changes in the construction method result in impacts to waters of the US, the
Contractor shall have sole responsibility to obtain all required new or revised Section 404 permit and shall adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by these permits.
1.6. RESPONSIBILITIES
1.6.A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the proposed location of the project staging areas for compliance confirmation of the COR prior to installation of stormwater pollution prevention (SWPP) measures.
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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
00.60.00 USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents 00.60.00-USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
Part 1 - General
1.1. Section Includes
1.2. Measurement and Payment
1.3. General
1.4. Forms
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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 204 Use of USIBWC Logo
18. Form 207 Use of AutoCad Files
19. Form 225 Use of USIBWC Key
20. Form 227 Wage Deduction Authorization
21. Form 231 Truck Owner-Operator Certification of Ownership
22. Form 232 Owner-Operator Payroll Listing
23. Form 233 Request for Information
24. Form 233A Request for Information Log
25. Form 235 Concrete Test Results Summary
26. 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.
27. Form 238 Concrete Placement Card
28. Form 239 Schedule of Materials
29. Form 240 Nuclear Gauge Moisture Calibration
30. Form 241 Nuclear Gauge Standard Count
31. Form 243 Release of Claims
32. Form 253 Construction Closeout Checklist
33. Form 255 Certificate of Substantial Completion
34. Form 265 Safety Inspection for Cranes
35. Form 358 Nondisclosure Agreement
36. Form 358A Nondisclosure Agreement Release
37. 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.
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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
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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, CD/DVD, and portable hard drives unless the COR allows their use for transfer of final closeout items. Any drives thus provided to the Government become US
Government property.
1.5.D. Placing documents on an online management system (e.g. Owner Insite or ProjectWise) is unacceptable as a delivery method.
1.5.E. Direct delivery via drop off, US Postal Service, FedEx, UPS, etc. is acceptable.
1. No delivered boxes shall exceed 40 pounds.
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1.5.F. Items are considered received when provided to USIBWC prior to 4:00 pm on a business day (COR's local time zone). Items received after 4:00 pm, or received on a non-business day, will be marked as being received on the next business day.
1.5.G. During the last 2 weeks of the calendar year (i.e. December 16 through December 31), Contractor should expect longer than usual review times. Submittal reviews, RFI responses, answers to questions, and requests for meetings may not be accommodated during this time period. Contractor shall properly plan the submission of items or requests for meetings well in advance of this time period to avoid delays to their schedule due to unavailability of staff during this period.
1.5.H. Electronic files shall be provided in their native format (MSWord, Excel, Primavera, etc.) as well as
Adobe pdf.
1. The entire filename shall not exceed 30 characters, excluding extension.
2. Filenames shall not contain periods (i.e. ".") except to separate the file extension.
3. All dates within the project documentation and in the filenames shall have years shown with four digits.
1.5.I. Document files shall not be "locked" or otherwise blocked from changes. If it is imperative that a document be password protected, the password shall be provided to USIBWC.
1.5.J. Hard copies shall not be provided in 3-ring binders (except for O&M manuals, if required). Large, lengthy hard copies shall be grouped in expandable folders. Folders shall not exceed 3.5 inches in width.
1.6. ADOBE PDF FILES
1.6.A. All reports, submittals, record documents, and other deliverables, unless specifically noted to use a different filetype in these Technical Specifications, shall be provided as pdf documents.
1.6.B. Whenever possible, files shall be saved/printed as pdfs instead of scanned as pdfs.
1. "Print" to pdf with a minimum resolution of 600 dpi, but 1200 or 2400 dpi is preferred for text documents.
1.6.C. Pdf files that contain form fields shall be "printed" to pdf prior to submittal to USIBWC. Printing the file to pdf locks the data and prevents the form field from being changed.
1. Pdfs shall include valid electronic signatures or they shall be scans of the original documents.
a. Valid electronic signatures include digital signatures created through the pdf program or inserted scans of a true signature. By submitting an item using either of these items, the
Contractor is certifying that the signature is valid.
1.6.D. Embed all fonts used in the pdf files.
1.6.E. Per USIBWC's "Drawing and CAD Standards" the minimum resolution for drawings generated from
AutoCAD is 1200 dpi.
1.6.F. Color documents shall be scanned in color. NCR pages that are other than white (e.g. all yellow or all pink) are not considered color documents and shall be scanned in grayscale or black and white. Black and white is preferred.
1.6.G. The minimum scanning resolution shall be:
1. 400 dpi for color and grayscale
2. 600 dpi for black and white
1.6.H. Provide data/information within the pdf itself. Do not use "attachments" within a pdf file. Do not use a pdf portfolio.
1.6.I. Pdfs shall be sized at ANSI A (8 ½" x 11"), ANSI B (11" x 17"), or ANSI D (22" x 34") unless the original is another size, then the pdf shall be the size of the original document.
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1.6.J. Reports and plans (e.g. Safety Plan, QC Plan, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan) provided to the
Government as submittals shall be provided in pdfs with recognizable text (i.e. searchable pdf).
Recognizable text is searchable by character or words.
1.6.K. The Contractor shall ensure that the electronic copy is legible.
1.7. IMAGE FILES
See Section 01.32.33 for requirements of photograph and video files.
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PROJECT DATA
00.70.13 Project Data 00.70.13-Project Data
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1. SECTION INCLUDES
Part 1 - General
1.1. Section Includes
1.2. Reference Standards
1.3. Measurement and Payment
1.4. General
1.5. Definitions
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3.1. Data First Produced in the Performance of this Contract
3.2. Data Not First Produced in the Performance of this Contract
3.3.
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