191BWC26B0013 CC West Stoplog Rehab Specs 20260806.pdf

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

Technical Specifications Rio Grande Canalization Project Sunland Park Levee Country Club Bridge West Stoplog Rehabilitation El Paso County, Texas

Solicitation 191BWC26B0013

August 6, 2026

United States Section Engineering Services Division El Paso, Texas

These Technical Specifications may be reprinted after Contract award using the awarded Contract number instead of the Solicitation number currently shown. The reprint shall have all changes indicated incorporated.

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

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USIBWC Rio Grande Canalization Project

August 6, 2026 Division 00 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 Procurement and Contracting Requirements-Page 1

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

REQUIREMENTS

Country Club Bridge West Stoplog Rehabilitation US International Boundary & Water Commission Rio Grande Canalization Project

Procurement and Contracting

Requirements

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August 6, 2026 Table of Contents Governing USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.01.10-Page 1

SECTION 00.01.10

TABLE OF CONTENTS GOVERNING

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Table of Contents

DIVISIONS AND SECTIONS

Division 00-Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00.01.10-Table of Contents Governing 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information 00.31.21-Survey Information 00.31.32-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

Division 01-General Requirements 01.11.00-Summary of Work 01.22.00-Measurement and Payment 01.29.00-Payment Procedures 01.29.15-Certified Payroll 01.31.00-Project Management 01.31.13-Project Coordination 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures 01.42.00-References 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities 01.55.26-Traffic Control and Project Signage 01.57.00-Temporary Controls for Work Areas 01.57.19-Temporary Environmental Controls 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 & Facilities 02.21.00-Surveys

Division 03-Concrete 03.15.16-Concrete Joints

Division 32-Exterior Improvements 32.01.29.61-Concrete Repair

Technical Specification Tables

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

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Table 8 - Warranty Priority Code A Table 9 - Warranty Priority Code B

Technical Specification Figures

Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed) Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form Figure 3 - Example of Bar Chart Schedule Figure 4 - Proposed Staging Area Allowed on USIBWC Property

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August 6, 2026 List of Contract Drawings USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.01.15-Page 1

SECTION 00.01.15

LIST OF CONTRACT DRAWINGS

00.01.15 List of Contract Drawings 00.01.15-List of Contract Drawings

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Measurement and Payment

1.3. Drawing Titles

1.4. Drawing Index

Part 2 - Products

2.1. Additional or Revised Drawings

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

1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. DRAWING TITLES

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

Country Club Bridge West Stoplog Rehabilitation

El Paso County, Texas

1.4. DRAWING INDEX

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

Table 1 - Index of Drawings

SHEET NO. USIBWC NO. SHEET TITLE

G001 28463-000-00 COVER SHEET

G002 28464-000-00 SHEET INDEX, GENERAL NOTES, LEGEND AND SYMBOLS

CS105A 28465-000-00 COUNTRY CLUB BRIDGE WEST JOINT REPAIR PLAN

S113A 28466-000-00 COUNTRY CLUB BRIDGE WEST JOINT REPAIR DETAIL

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.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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August 6, 2026 Instructions to Bidders USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.21.13-Page 1

SECTION 00.21.13

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00.21.13 Instructions to Bidders 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Reference Standards

1.3. Measurement and Payment

1.4. Definitions

1.5. Duty to Inquire

1.6. Investigation of Site Conditions

1.7. Bid Items

1.8. Specifications

1.9. Bid Submission

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Requests for Interpretation (Duty to Inquire)

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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. DUTY TO INQUIRE

1.5.A. Bidders shall review the full Solicitation and all Contract documents including, but not limited to, Technical Specifications, Contract Drawings, USIBWC provided data, referenced items, attachments, etc.

to determine the full scope of work required.

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

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

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1.5.D. If the Bidder fails to inquire, they forfeit their right to any claim based upon said discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, ambiguities, or items that are open to interpretation. The Bidder shall be proceeding at their own risk based upon only their unilateral interpretation.

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

1.6. INVESTIGATION OF SITE CONDITIONS

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

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

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

Contract documents.

1.6.C. Bidder has the sole responsibility to make such independent investigation and examination as they deem necessary in order to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in accordance with the SOW.

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

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

1.7. BID ITEMS

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

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

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

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

1.8. SPECIFICATIONS

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

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

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1.9. BID SUBMISSION

1.9.A. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has reviewed, investigated, and acknowledged all items detailed in FAR 52.236-3 and listed below.

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

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

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

4. The conformation and conditions of the ground.

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

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

1.9.C. Submission of a bid shall be conclusive evidence that the Bidder has investigated and is satisfied as to the conditions to be encountered, the character, quality, and scope of work to be performed, and the quantities of materials to be furnished.

1.9.D. Submission of a bid constitutes agreement that Bidder has provided written notice of all discrepancies, omissions, conflicts, defects, errors, ambiguities, or items that are open to interpretation discovered in the

Contract documents, that responses to these written notices are acceptable to Bidder, and that Contract documents are sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing required work.

1.9.E. Bidder has the sole responsibility to make such independent instigation and examination as they deem necessary in order to satisfy themselves as to the conditions to be encountered in the performance of work and the quantities required to complete the work in a accordance with the Contract documents. The

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

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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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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August 6, 2026 Existing Condition Information USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.31.19-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.19

EXISTING CONDITION INFORMATION

00.31.19 Existing Condition Information 00.31.19-Existing Condition Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Related Requirements

1.3. Measurement and Payment

1.4. General

1.5. Existing Structures

1.6. Existing Utilities

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

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. Report on the Existing Condition Information:

1. Field assessment of existing conditions within the project limits was performed by Arcadis. The findings were and available in a report entitled “Sunland Park Levee Repair Design Documentation

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

2. Evaluation regarding the cause of damage and recommendations for the proposed repair of the

Country Club Bridge West Stoplog are provided by Arcadis in their letter with subject

“191BWC22C0011 Sunland Park East Levee Repair, Country Club Bridge West Stoplog Issues,” dated August 8, 2025.

3. A report documenting the latest existing conditions at the damaged foundation was prepared by

USIBWC. The documentation is available in the report entitled “Country Club Bridge West Stoplog

Rehabilitation, Existing Conditions Assessment Report,” dated June 10, 2026.

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

1.5. EXISTING STRUCTURES

1.5.A. The existing flood protection stoplog system and foundation on the westside of the Country Club Bridge was constructed under USIBWC contract 191BWC22C0011.

1. The construction drawings for the stoplog foundation are available in the drawing file entitled

“Excerpts 191BWC22C0011 Sunland Levee Dwgs.”

2. The shop drawings for the west stoplog system from Flood Control International are dated March 3, 2025. The current condition of the system is “Traffic Condition” (system not in place or under flood condition).

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1.5.B. The Country Club Bridge stoplog system was constructed under the "Memorandum of Agreement between

United States Section International Boundary and Water Commission United States and Mexico and City of El Paso, Texas for the Construction, Maintenance, and Operation of the Flood Control System at

Country Club Bridge" identified as IBWC22M0005 and signed on December 3, 2021.

1.5.C. There are existing concrete floodwalls on both sides of Country Club Bridge. These floodwalls were built under USIBWC contract IBM10C0018.

1.6. EXISTING UTILITIES

Existing utilities at the project site are identified on the Contract Drawings and 191BWC22C0011 Sunland Levee

Drawings with the best information available. The Contractor is responsible for identifying and coordinating with all the utility owners to determine exact locations of these utilities and protect them during construction. See

Section 02.01.00 for additional requirements when dealing with utilities.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

August 6, 2026 Survey Information USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.31.21-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.21

SURVEY INFORMATION

00.31.21 Survey Information 00.31.21-Survey Information

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Related Requirements

1.3. Measurement and Payment

1.4. Field Survey

1.5. Survey Control

1.6. Right-of-Way (ROW)

1.7. Existing Utility Survey

1.8. 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 & Facilities

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. FIELD SURVEY

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

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

USIBWC contract 191BWC22C0011.

1. Survey Control Maps of the Sunland Park West Levee are included with the 191BWC22C0011 drawings.

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

1.5. SURVEY CONTROL

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

Grid System (NMSPC) NM Central Zone North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) in US survey feet, using GEOID 2012B, and North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) in US survey feet, respectively.

1.5.B. The survey was based on existing monumentation which is referenced on the Survey Control Maps, mentioned in Paragraph 1.8. Data for these points was provided by USIBWC and were adjusted to ground distances.

1.6. RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW)

The surveyor surveyed and located all existing ROW survey markers along the USIBWC 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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1.7. EXISTING UTILITY SURVEY

1.7.A. The surveyors surveyed and obtained x & y coordinates and elevations of existing surface features of visible structures and utilities. These locations are shown on the Plan and Profile sheets of the

191BWC22C0011 Sunland Levee 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.

1.8. SURVEY CONTROL MAPS

The surveyor prepared the Survey Control Maps for the total length of the reach showing existing levee alignment, existing levee stationing, ROW, and survey control points per the USIBWC survey guidelines. The survey is presented at grid distance. Grid to ground conversation factor is included in construction drawings.

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August 6, 2026 Geotechnical Data USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.31.32-Page 1

SECTION 00.31.32

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

00.31.32 Geotechnical Data 00.31.32-Geotechnical Data

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Measurement and Payment

1.3. Geotechnical Reports

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

1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

1.3.A. Geotechnical analysis for the prior 191BWC22C0011 project was performed by Kenall, Inc. and summarized in their report entitled, "Sunland Park Levee Forensic Geotechnical Investigation," dated

July 29, 2016. The base report including all boring logs and laboratory test data is available. Since the work of this project will not involve subsurface conditions, the geotechnical report has not been provided with the Solicitation. If the report is needed for review, contact USIBWC’s CO or COR for documentation.

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

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

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August 6, 2026 Permit Application USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.31.43-Page 1

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. Work on City of El Paso Bridge

1.7. Responsibilities

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

1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.2.A. 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.

1.5. WORK IN WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES

1.5.A. A Section 404 permit will not be required for work within the currently defined Temporary Construction

Limits (TCL).

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

1.5.C. If Contractor initiated changes in the construction method result in impacts to waters of the US, the

Contractor shall have sole responsibility to obtain all required new or revised Section 404 permit and shall adhere to all agreements, mitigation plans, and standard best management practices required by these permits.

1.6. WORK ON CITY OF EL PASO BRIDGE

1.6.A. The Contractor is highly advised to begin coordination and approvals required from the City of El Paso as soon as possible. This will allow the City sufficient time for review and commenting and preparation of

Contractor revisions as may be needed to avoid delay to the start of construction.

1.6.B. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a Traffic Control Permit from the City of El Paso

Streets & Maintenance Department for all work conducted within the Country Club Bridge and city

Permit Application August 6, 2026 00.31.43-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 roadway including hiring a licensed barricade company to setup the traffic control. Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the permit.

https://www.elpasotexas.gov/streets-and-maintenance/

1. City of El Paso Point of Contact:

Kristin Jimerson, Streets & Maintenance, Pavement Cut Permits & Inspections

Phone number: (915) 212-7080

JimersonKT@elpasotexas.gov

2. For any correspondence sent to Kristin Jimerson, copy the COR and MunozE@elpasotexas.gov

1.7. RESPONSIBILITIES

1.7.A. 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.

1.7.B. 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.

1.7.C. 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.

1.7.D. 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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https://www.elpasotexas.gov/streets-and-maintenance/ mailto:JimersonKT@elpasotexas.gov mailto:MunozE@elpasotexas.gov

August 6, 2026 USIBWC Forms and Standard Documents USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.60.00-Page 1

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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Printing

3.2. Using PDF Forms

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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/Organization/Engineering/construction.html.

1. All forms are under the link entitled 'Forms.'

2. Drawing standards and related files are under the link entitled 'Std-Drawings.'

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.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. PRINTING

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

3.2. USING PDF FORMS

3.2.A. Providing Fillable Forms to USIBWC

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

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

Adobe Acrobat.

https://www.ibwc.gov/Organization/Engineering/construction.html

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Figure 1 - Fillable Form (not printed)

Figure 2 - Printed Fillable Form

3.2.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.

3.2.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.

3.2.D. The following forms are allowed to be filled out by hand: 164, 227, 231, 238, 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.

August 6, 2026 Delivery of Data to USIBWC USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.70.00-Page 1

SECTION 00.70.00

DELIVERY OF DATA TO USIBWC

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

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Related Requirements

1.3. Measurement and Payment

1.4. General

1.5. Adobe PDF Files

1.6. Image Files

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

1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

1.3. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.4. GENERAL

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

1.4.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 private ftp sites, online cloud servers, sharepoint, or via CD/DVD.

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

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

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

1.4.D. Placing documents on an online management system (e.g. Owner Insite or ProjectWise) is unacceptable as a delivery method.

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

1. No delivered boxes shall exceed 40 pounds.

1.4.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.

1.4.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

Delivery of Data to USIBWC August 6, 2026 00.70.00-Page 2 USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 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.

1.4.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 be shown with four digits.

1.4.I. Hard copies shall not be provided.

1.5. ADOBE PDF FILES

1.5.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.

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

USIBWC.

1.5.C. 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.

1.5.D. 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.

2. 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.

1.5.E. Embed all fonts used in the pdf files.

1.5.F. Per USIBWC's "Drawing and CAD Standards" the minimum resolution for drawings generated from

AutoCAD is 1200 dpi.

1.5.G. 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.

1.5.H. The minimum scanning resolution shall be:

1. 400 dpi for color and grayscale

2. 600 dpi for black and white

1.5.I. Provide data/information within the pdf itself.

1. Do not use "attachments" within a pdf file.

2. Do not use a pdf portfolio.

1.5.J. Pdfs shall be sized at ANSI A (8½" 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.

1.5.K. 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.

1.5.L. The Contractor shall ensure that the electronic copy is legible.

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1.6. IMAGE FILES

See Section 01.32.33 for requirements of photograph and video files.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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August 6, 2026 Project Data USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 00.70.13-Page 1

SECTION 00.70.13

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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

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. Release and Use Restrictions

--End of Section--

1.2. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.2.A. United States Code (USC)

1. 17 USC 401-402

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. The Government shall have unlimited rights in all data delivered under this Contract and in all data first produced in the performance of this Contract. The Government shall also have the right to limit assertion of copyright in data first produced in the performance of this Contract and to obtain assignment of copyright in that data. The Government has the right to limit the release and use of certain data.

1.4.B. All data, submittals, and pay estimates are required contractual documents and are in no way privileged nor confidential information. Contractors shall not state that these items are confidential business information nor state that they are not to be revealed to third parties with or without approval.

1.5. DEFINITIONS

1.5.A. "Data" means recorded information, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded. The term includes all technical data. The term does not include information incidental to Contract administration, such as financial, administrative, cost, management information, or computer software.

1. Data examples include, but are not limited to:

a. The production of audiovisual works, including motion pictures or television recordings with or without accompanying sound.

b. Photographs, negatives, and slides.

c. Surveys of Government establishments including any associated survey data and drawings produced from such surveys.

d. The compilation of reports, books, studies, surveys, or similar documents.

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e. The collection of data containing personally identifiable information such that the disclosure thereof would violate the right of privacy of the individual to whom the information relates.

f. Investigatory reports.

g. The development, accumulation, or compilation of data, the early release of which could prejudice follow-on acquisition activities or agency regulatory or enforcement activities.

h. Drawings.

1.5.B. "Unlimited rights" means the rights of the Government to use, disclose, reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display publicly, in any manner and for any purpose, and to have or permit others to do so.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. DATA FIRST PRODUCED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT

3.1.A. The Contractor shall not assert or authorize others to assert any claim to copyright subsisting in any data first produced in the performance of this Contract without prior written permission of the Government.

3.1.B. The Contractor grants to the Government, and others acting on its behalf, a paid-up, nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license for all delivered data to reproduce, prepare derivative works, distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display publicly, by or on behalf of the Government.

3.2. DATA NOT FIRST PRODUCED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT

The Contractor shall not, without prior written permission of the Contracting Officer, incorporate in data delivered under this Contract, any data not first produced in the performance of this Contract and that contain the copyright notice of 17 USC 401 or 402, unless the Contractor identifies such data and grants to the Government, or acquires on its behalf, a nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license.

3.3. RELEASE AND USE RESTRICTIONS

3.3.A. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in this Contract, the Contractor shall not use, release, reproduce, distribute, or publish any data first produced in the performance of this Contract, nor authorize others to do so, without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

3.3.B. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, agents, and employees acting for the

Government against any liability, including costs and expenses, incurred as the result of:

1. The violation of trade secrets, copyrights, or right of privacy or publicity, arising out of the creation, delivery, publication, or use of any data furnished under this Contract.

2. Any libelous or other unlawful matter contained in such data. The provisions of this paragraph do not apply unless the Government provides notice to the Contractor as soon as practicable of any claim or suit, affords the Contractor an opportunity under applicable laws, rules, or regulations to participate in the defense of the claim or suit, and obtains the Contractor’s consent to the settlement of any claim or suit other than as required by final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction; and do not apply to material furnished to the Contractor by the Government and incorporated in data to which this clause applies.

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SECTION 00.72.00

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

00.72.00 Order of Precedence 00.72.00-Order of Precedence

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

Part 2 - Products (Not Used) Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Administration

--End of Section--

1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 00.21.13-Instructions to Bidders

1.2.B. Section 01.31.13-Project Coordination

1.2.C. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

1. FAR Subpart 14.2

2. FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format

3. FAR 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction

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. In following with FAR guidance, any inconsistency in the Solicitation or Contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1. The Schedule which refers to FAR 14.201-2 and includes Sections A through H of the

Solicitation/Contract, but excludes the specifications.

2. Representations and other instructions which refers to FAR 14.201-5 and includes Sections K, L, and M of the Solicitation.

3. Contract clauses which refers to FAR 14.201-3 and includes Section I of the Solicitation/Contract.

4. Other documents, exhibits, and attachments which refers to FAR 14.201-4 and includes Section J of the Solicitation/Contract, but excludes the specifications.

5. This document (i.e. the Technical Specifications)

6. The Contract Drawings.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. ADMINISTRATION

3.1.A. As soon as an inconsistency is discovered, bring it to the Government's attention.

1. Minor inconsistencies can usually be resolved with the COR and are then noted on the Record

Documents.

2. Inconsistencies affecting Contract time or money shall be brought to the CO's attention immediately.

3.1.B. Any inconsistency discovered prior to bidding shall follow Section 00.21.13.

3.1.C. Any inconsistency discovered after award shall be documented via a submittal (Section 01.33.00), an RFI

(Section 01.31.13), or an official letter to the CO.

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SECTION 00.73.63

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

00.73.63 Security Requirements 00.73.63-Security Requirements

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

Part 1 - General

1.1. Section Includes

1.2. Measurement and Payment

1.3. General

1.4. Security

1.5. Insurance

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

1.2. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.3. GENERAL

The project site may be exposed to vandalism and theft. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing adequate security of the project site in order to prevent vandalism and theft.

1.4. SECURITY

1.4.A. The Contractor is responsible for securing the worksite, equipment, and materials from vandalism and theft.

1.4.B. The Contractor shall implement a security program that:

1. Protects the work, the existing premises, and the Government’s operations from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized entry.

2. Maintains the security program throughout construction duration until Contract Closeout.

1.4.C. The Contractor shall implement entry control to the work area that notifies people of the construction area, of PPE required, and of the dangers of entry.

1.4.D. The Government shall not be responsible for the security of any items within the work area and associated

PSLs.

1.5. INSURANCE

1.5.A. When not required by the Contract clauses, the Contractor has the right to purchase coverage for property insurance, builder's risk insurance (including perils of wind, collapse, vandalism/malicious mischief, and theft, including theft of materials whether or not attached to any structure), and/or flood insurance or to be self-insured for these exposures.

1.5.B. The Contractor shall be held liable for all costs associated with losses, deductibles, and self-insurance for coverages not required by the Contract clauses.

1. Losses shall include architects' and engineers' fees that may be necessary to provide drawings and specifications for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

2. Losses shall include appropriate supervision and quality control of all work for the repair and/or replacement of damaged property.

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1.5.C. Any insurance policies purchased for work or property related to this Contract for coverages not required by the Contract clauses shall list the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States

Section, as an additional insured.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

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United States Section

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

General Requirements Division 01

Division 01-General Requirements

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August 6, 2026 Summary of Work USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 01.11.00-Page 1

SECTION 01.11.00

SUMMARY OF WORK

01.11.00 Summary of Work 01.11.00-Summary of Work

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. Work Covered by the Contract Documents

1.6. Sequence of Work/Time for Completion of Work

1.7. Work Under Other Contracts

1.8. Labor and Staffing

1.9. Project Location

1.10. Other Contractual Requirements

Part 2 - Products

2.1. Government Furnished Materials

2.2. Products to be Furnished by the Contractor

Part 3 - Execution

3.1. Submittals Required Prior to Mobilization

3.2. Use of Right-of-Way

3.3. Occupancy of Right-of-Way

3.4. Work Restrictions

--End of Section--

1.2. RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.2.A. Section 01.32.33-Photographic Documentation

1.2.B. Section 01.33.00-Submittal Procedures

1.2.C. Section 01.31.00-Project Management

1.2.D. Section 01.51.00-Temporary Utilities

1.2.E. Section 01.55.26-Traffic Control and Project Signage

1.2.F. Section 01.57.19-Temporary Environmental Controls

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

1.2.H. Section 01.74.19-Construction Waste Management and Disposal

1.2.I. Section 01.78.36-Warranties

1.2.J. Section 02.01.00-Existing Conditions & Facilities

1.2.K. Section 02.21.00-Surveys

1.2.L. Section 03.15.16-Concrete Joints

1.2.M. Section 32.01.29.61-Concrete Repair

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1.3. REFERENCE STANDARDS

1.3.A. United States Code (USC)

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

1.4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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

1.5. WORK COVERED BY THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.5.A. This project provides rehabilitation of the existing Country Club Bridge West Stoplog foundation and adjacent roadway in El Paso, Texas. The project generally consists of installing a new expansion joint and repairing deteriorated concrete at the stoplog structure. The proposed repairs will restore movement between the roadway and stoplog foundation structure, reduce further deterioration, and maintain a safe and serviceable bridge approach. Construction activities will require traffic control measures including lane or full closure and coordination with local agencies to maintain safe traffic operations during construction.

1.5.B. The major construction efforts include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

1. Mobilization and demobilization.

2. Traffic control permitting, implementation, and maintenance.

3. Sawcutting and removal of existing expansion joint materials.

4. Installation of new expansion joint filler, backer rod, and sealant.

5. Repair of deteriorated and spalled concrete surfaces.

6. Disposal of removed materials and construction debris.

7. Surveying the site before, during, and after construction.

8. Final cleanup and closeout activities.

1.5.C. The final product shall be a repaired roadway and stoplog foundation with a smooth transition to vehicular traffic.

1. The repaired stoplog foundation is critical to allow the floodgate system to be properly deployed and set in place to maintain a levee that meets the requirements of FEMA 44 CFR §65.10 for flood control.

1.5.D. Background

1. This project involved a floodgate system that is part of a larger USIBWC west levee system referred to as the "Sunland Park West Levee" and is officially part of USIBWC's Canutillo Levee Segment.

Documents may refer to these levees as either Sunland Park or Canutillo.

2. The floodgate system installed at the Country Club Bridge between the earthen portions of the west levee is a stoplog barrier. The stoplog barrier is a deployable flood protection system, consisting of a system of removable column posts with stoplog planks placed horizontally into the space or bay between the two adjacent posts. The removable column posts are installed by bolting into a prefabricated concrete embedment. The removable posts and planks are stored at a nearby location while Country Club is open to traffic. The system is deployed during a flood condition. The stoplog assembly includes stoplogs, posts, concrete embedment, bolts, and all other appurtenant equipment required to make a complete and operable installation.

3. The floodgate system and associated foundation/footing were constructed at the Country Club

Bridge as part of the USIBWC Contract No. 191BWC22C0011. After completion of construction, the west concrete foundation experienced unexpected stresses that resulted in concrete spalling and

USIBWC Solicitation 191BWC26B0013 01.11.00-Page 3 damage. With time, the problem has resulted in a noticeable bump in the roadway that has become a public nuisance and traffic hazard.

4. Temporary signs were installed in August 2025 to alert the public of the road hazard.

5. After review by the Designer of Record, Arcadis U.S., Inc., the cause was identified and a design was provided to correct the issue and repair the spalled concrete.