199-18577-008_Cedars NAP_Addendum 02.pdf

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Attached to: 199-18577-008 (B41) The Cedars Natural Area Preserve, Southwest Region Natural Area Improvements
Solicitation number: IFB-114471
Issued by: Lee County, Virginia

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This is Addendum #2 issued by the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation for the Cedars Natural Area Preserve Improvements project (No. 199-18577-008, B41) located in Lee County, Virginia. The addendum, dated March 19, 2026, modifies the contract documents to incorporate revisions to design plans and specifications. The primary modifications include updates to multiple demolition plan sheets (C002, C101, C102, C103, C104), fence details (C201), and grading limits (C202). Specifically, the addendum adds details for permanent access gravel roads at the Coy and Maxicope House (195 feet long, 8 feet wide, 4 inches depth of VDOT #3 stone) and Rajbansee House (769 feet long), demolition of a concrete cistern north of the dairy barn, scope clarifications for the Wilder-Free House demolition, removal of an out-of-service power line, installation of silt fence and filter sock per specified details, and addition of construction entrance requirements. The addendum mandates that all seeding use only Annual Rye Grass (Lolium Multiflorum) at a minimum application rate of 60 pounds per acre and establishes comprehensive topsoiling and seeding specifications including fertilizer application at 1,000 pounds per acre and lime application at 4,000 pounds per acre.

The revised Civil Specification 329000 for Topsoiling and Seeding provides detailed execution procedures including soil scarification to 2 inches, uniform topsoil spreading and compacting, seed bed preparation with incorporation of lime and fertilizer to 3 inches depth, and uniform seed covering to 1/4 inch average depth. Mulching shall be applied per Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook rates, with mulch anchoring potentially required on steep slopes or ditches. All disturbed areas must be protected from traffic until suitable vegetation is established, with the contractor responsible for achieving an acceptable stand of vegetation, including multiple seeding attempts if necessary and irrigation during dry weather periods at no additional compensation. Contractor obligations include coordinating waste receptacle and refueling containment zone locations with the owner, operating all equipment and vehicles on the uphill side of structures, maintaining closed gates on private property, protecting the Rajbansee historic house site and cemetery from vehicle and equipment access, and ensuring significant natural features and desirable tree species remain undisturbed.

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310 Valley Street N.W. · Abingdon, Virginia 24210 · p: 276.206.8571

ADDENDUM #2

To: All Contract Document Holders

From: Matthew R. Lane, PE

Date: March 19, 2026

RE: Addendum #2

Department of Conservation & Recreation

The Cedars Natural Area Preserve – Lee County, Virginia

Southwest Region Natural Area Preserve Improvements

Project#: 199-18577-008 (B41)

Please incorporate the following changes, deletions, substitutions, and additions to Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents. This ADDENDUM shall be considered to be part of the Contract Documents and shall be acknowledged on the BID FORM.

1. Delete Sheet C002 – Replace with attached sheet C002 – Additional information added to notes 6, 11, 12 and Note 13 was added.

2. Delete Sheet C101 – Replace with attached sheet C101 – Addition of permanent access gravel road for the Coy and Maxicope House and addition of silt fence.

3. Delete Sheet C102 – Replace with attached sheet C102 – Additional Demolition of the existing concrete cistern north of the dairy barn.

4. Delete Sheet C103 – Replace with attached sheet C103 – Additional language outlaying scope of demolition of the Wilder-Free House. Removal of out of service power line. Removal limits and regrading limits for the Wilder-Free Property and silt fence.

5. Delete Sheet C104 – Replace with attached sheet C104 – Addition of permanent gravel access road for Rajbansee House.

6. Delete Sheet C201 – Replace with attached sheet C201 – Revised fence detail.

7. Delete Sheet C202 – Replace with attached sheet C202 – Revised limits of grading.

8. Delete Civil Specification 329000 Topsoiling and Seeding and replace with attached Civil Specification 329000. The only seed mix to be used for this project is Annual Rye Grass (Lolium Multiflorum)

9. See attached Construction Entrance Detail C-SCM-03 for reference.

END ADDENDUM #2

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COY AND MAXICOPE HOUSE -

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OUTHOUSE -

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EXISTING PATH

ACCESS ROAD

CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL 4" DEPTH, 8' WIDE, 195 FEET LONG VDOT #3

STONE FROM ENTRANCE GATE. EXTENT OF STONE INDICATED BY HATCHED

AREA SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE AT COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT

DUMPSTERS, DUMP TRUCKS OR OTHER WASTE RECEPTACLES

SHALL BE LOCATED IN AREA INDICATED. AS FAR AWAY FROM

DRAINAGE PATHWAY TO NATURAL FEATURES AS POSSIBLE.

COORDINATE LOCATION WITH OWNER.

NOTE:

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE A REFUELING CONTAINMENT ZONE

ON-SITE AND IT SHALL BE USED FOR ANY FLUID TRANSFER, INCLUDING

FUEL, HYDRAULIC FLUID, OIL, ETC. CONTAINMENT ZONE MAY CONSIST

OF A LARGE TARP, PROPERLY FOLDED INTO A CONTAINMENT BASIN, OR

OTHER MEANS PROPOSED BY A CONTRACTOR AND APPROVED BY OWNER.

OPERATE ALL EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES ON UPHILL SIDE OF

STRUCTURES AND PULL DEBRIS IN DIRECTION OF FIELD.

SIGNIFICANT NATURAL FEATURES ARE PRESENT IN THIS

AREA AND SHALL NOT BE DISTURBED FOR ANY REASON.

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SILT FENCE AND FILTER

SOCK PER C-PCM-05 AT INTERIOR SIDE OF FENCE ALONG

FULL EXTENTS OF SITE ACCESS PATHWAY AND DEMOLITION ACTIVITY.

CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE PER C-SCM-03. CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE TO REMAIN AFTER DEMOLITION

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PROPOSED ACCESS

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RIVER RD

PROPOSED PATH IS

ACCEPTABLE AS LONG AS NO

DESIRABLE TREE SPECIES ARE

REMOVED. ONLY CEDARS AND

AILANTHUS SHALL BE REMOVED

FROM PATH.

CONCRETE CISTERN -

DEMO

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ENTRANCE PER C-SCM-03. CONSTRUCTION

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WILDER-FREE HOUSE -

DEMOLISH HOUSE INCLUDING

BASEMENT AND FOUNDATIONS.

RESTORE GRADE TO MAINTAIN

POSITIVE DRAINAGE AND SEED

ALL AREAS IN ACCORDANCE

WITH SPECIFICATIONS.

SHED #1 -

DEMO

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EXISTING PATH

SHED #4 (DOG HOUSE) -

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APPROXIMATE LOCATION OF POWER LINE.

POWER LINE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE.

REMOVE POWER LINE BETWEEN HOUSE

AND POWER POLE. COORDINATE WITH

POWER COMPANY AS REQUIRED.

REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM SITE WITHIN

APPROXIMATE BOUNDARY INDICATED HERE.

RESTORE GRADE TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE DRAINAGE

AND SEED ALL AREAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS.

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE SILT FENCE AND FILTER SOCK PER

C-PCM-05 AT INTERIOR SIDE OF FENCE FROM ROAD AND ALONG SITE

ENTRANCE FOR FULL EXTENT OF DEMOLITION AND CLEANUP ACTIVITY.

CONCRETE CISTERN -

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CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE PER C-SCM-03. CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE TO BE REMOVED AFTER

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ACCESS ROAD

CONTRACTOR SHALL INSTALL 4" DEPTH, 8' WIDE,

769 FT LONG VDOT #3 STONE FROM ENTRANCE

GATE AT ROAD TO ENTRANCE GATE

AT RAJBANSEE PROPERTY LINE

STONE SHALL REMAIN IN PLACE AT

COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT.

HOUSE SITE &

CEMETERY

SHANNON EVANS RD

MUST STAY CLEAR OF HOUSE SITE &

CEMETERY. CLIENT WILLING TO PROVIDE

FLAGGERS FOR THIS PURPOSE.

GATE AT EACH END OF PRIVATE PROPERTY

SHALL REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

FIELD IS AN ACTIVE CATTLE PASTURE

SIGNIFICANT HISTORIC SITE IS LOCATED HERE.

NO VEHICLE OR EQUIPMENT SHALL ENTER HOUSE

AND CEMETERY SITE. EXTENTS WILL BE MARKED BY

DCR STAFF PRIOR TO WORK BEING CARRIED OUT.

CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE PER C-SCM-03. CONSTRUCTION

ENTRANCE TO REMAIN AFTER DEMOLITION

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18' PARKING STALLS

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VA. STATE ROAD T-662

ADA VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING

SPOT WITH SIGNAGE

SEE SHEET A001 FOR DETAIL

5'X10' 4" CONCRETE SLAB FOR KIOSK

(PROPOSED INFORMATION KIOSK

NOT IN CONTRACT)

12' SINGLE ARM SWING GATE

5' WIDE

CROSSWALK

1' DEEP 3:1 SIDE SLOPE DITCH

5' WIDE ACCESSIBLE SIDEWALK

LEVEL SPREADER

173 LF VEHICLE FENCE

PARKING STOP (TYP.)

ASPHALT ENTRANCE TO VDOT ROW

VDOT ES-1

INV: 1311.51

70 LF 15" RCP

15'X10' 4" CONCRETE SLAB FOR BATHROOM

(PROPOSED BATHROOM NOT IN CONTRACT)

2% SLOPE

GRAVEL PARKING AREA

VDOT ES-1

INV: 1311.16

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43 SY CONCRETE PARKING AREA

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PLACED ON SUITABLE

MATERIAL

PARKING AREA GRAVEL SECTION

N.T.S.

A 1/2" EXPANSION JOINT SHALL BE

REQUIRED IN THE CONCRETE

SIDEWALK AT 50' INTERVALS

A 1/2" EXPANSION JOINT SHALL BE

REQUIRED IN THE CONCRETE

SIDEWALK AT 50' INTERVALS

SIDEWALK DETAIL

SCALE: 1/2" = 1'-0"

EXPANSION

JOINT GROOVED OR

SAW JOISTS (TYP)

PROP. 4" THICK SIDEWALK -

3000psi REINFORCED CONCRETE

W/ W2.9xW2.9 WW FABRIC

PLACED 2" FROM BOTTOM

SECTION VIEW

PLAN VIEW

GROOVED OR

SAW JOINTS (TYP)

1/2" EXPANSION

JOINT MATERIAL

1/2" EXPANSION

JOINT MATERIAL

5'-0" MIN.

TOTAL

WIDTH

5' (TYP)

WIDTH BETWEEN

EXPANSION JOINTS

5' (TYP)

WIDTH BETWEEN

EXPANSION JOINTS

PROP. 4" THICK SIDEWALK -

3000psi REINFORCED CONCRETE W/ W2.9xW2.9 WW FABRIC

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PROP. 6" DEPTH COMPACTED

VDOT 21B STONE BENEATH

ALL SIDEWALKS

5' (TYP)

12" TURN DOWN

TYP. 4 SIDES

W/ W2.9xW2.9 WW FABRIC

PLACED 2" FROM EDGE

WHEEL STOP DETAIL

N.T.S.

15"

10"

CONCRETE

WHEEL STOP

SPIKE W/ HEAD

PAVEMENT TYPICAL SECTION

N.T.S.

SUBGRADE SHALL BE PROOF-ROLLED PRIOR

TO PLACING AGGREGATE BASE- ALL FILL SHALL

BE COMPACTED TO 95% OF STANDARD

PROCTOR ASTM 698

ASPHALT SURFACE COURSE

(2.0") - VDOT SM-9.5 A

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE 6"

COMPACTED VDOT 21B

COMPACTED TO 100% OF

STANDARD PROCTOR PER ASTM 698

ASPHALT BASE COURSE

(4.0") - VDOT BM - 25.0

VEHICLE FENCE DETAIL

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NOTES:

1. BASIS OF DESIGN IS TIMBARRIER LOTGUARD OR EQUAL, AS DETERMINED BY THE ENGINEER AND OWNER

2. SYSTEM SHALL BE ENGINEERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND BE A SINGLE SOURCE, TURN-KEY PRODUCT

INSTALLATION.

VA. STATE ROAD T-662

PR: 1313.92 PR: 1314.02

EG: 1313.95

EG: 1313.92

ASPHALT ENTRANCE TO VDOT ROW

VDOT ES-1

INV: 1311.51

70 LF 15" RCP

CIP

PR: 1313.81

PR: 1313.76

PR: 1313.91

PR: 1313.96

PR: 1313.82

PR: 1313.89

PR: 1313.99

PR: 1314.06

PR: 1313.81

PR: 1313.71

PR: 1313.76

LOD

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12'

24' ENTRANCE AT

VDOT ROW

CONTRACTOR TO INSTALL

CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE

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EROSION CONTROL MEASURES LEGEND

3.05 SILT FENCE

3.18 OUTLET PROTECTION

3.20 ROCK CHECK DAM

3.30 TOPSOILING

3.31 TEMPORARY SEEDING

3.32 PERMANENT SEEDING

3.35 MULCHING

LIMITS OF DISTURBANCE: 0.23 AC

EXISTING GRADE

PROPOSED ELEVATION

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DEB Project Code: 199-18366-007(B41)

329000-1

SECTION 329000

TOPSOILING AND SEEDING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION - All vegetated areas disturbed by construction shall be revegetated. This section covers the furnishing of all plants, seeds, labor, equipment and materials, and in performing all operations in connection with topsoiling and seeding the disturbed areas. Topsoiling and seeding practices shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control

Handbook.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 SEED - All seed used shall be labeled to meet the requirements of the Virginia State Seed Law. Seed label shall indicate the vendor, type of seed mixture, percent purity, percent germination, and test date. All seed shall be furnished in sealed standard containers. Seed which has been damaged in any manner will not be acceptable. The permanent seed mix shall conform to the following minimum application rates:

MINIMUM SEED APPLICATION RATES

Annual Rye Grass (Lolium Multiflorum) 60 lb/ac

2.2 FERTILIZER - Fertilizer shall be 10-20-10 grade, uniform in composition, free flowing, delivered to the site in bags, each fully labeled. Fertilizer shall be stored in dry locations protected from moisture.

2.3 LIME - Lime shall be pulverized agricultural grade limestone and shall be ground to such fineness that at least 50 percent will pass through a 100-mesh sieve and at least 90 percent will pass through a 20-mesh sieve.

2.4 TOPSOIL - Topsoil to be used shall be topsoil removed and stockpiled as required for this project and/or supplemental topsoil from off site. The topsoil shall be reasonably free from clay lumps, stones, stumps, roots or other objects larger than 2 inches in diameter, weeds, toxic substances, or any other material or substance which might be harmful to plant growth or be a hindrance to grading and maintenance operations. All topsoil utilized for surface preparation shall be acceptable to the Engineer.

2.5 MULCH - Mulching material shall consist of dry straw or any acceptable type as listed in the Virginia

Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. Mulch shall not be molded, caked or decayed, and be reasonably free of weeds or seeds.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.15 SPREADING OF TOPSOIL - On areas to be seeded, the exposed soil surface shall be scarified to a depth of 2 inches for the bonding of topsoil with subsoil. Topsoil is then to be evenly spread, compacted, and graded to the desired final contour. Topsoil shall be applied to all areas which are not favorable for establishment of vegetation (hardpan, shallow rocky soils, clay).

3.2 PREPARATION OF SEED BED - Fertilizer shall be distributed uniformly at a minimum application rate of 1,000 pounds per acre over the areas to be seeded, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least 3 inches by discing, raking, or other methods. Fertilizer may be spread by broadcasting, spreader, seed drill, or other acceptable means. Following the application of fertilizer, lime shall be applied over the area at a minimum application rate of 4,000 pounds per acre. The lime shall also be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least 3 inches. The scarified soil/lime/fertilizer mixture shall have a uniform minimum depth of 3.5 inches in all areas.

3.3 PLANTING SEED - Seeding shall be done as soon as possible following final grading. Seed shall be broadcast either by hand or approved sowing equipment at or above the previously designated minimum

DEB Project Code: 199-18366-007(B41)

329000-2 application rates. Hydroseeding is also an acceptable seeding procedure. The seed shall be uniformly distributed over the designated areas. The seed shall be covered to an average depth of 1/4 inch by means of a harrow, cultipacker, rake, or other approved device. Seeding shall not be done during windy weather.

3.4 COMPACTING - Immediately after the seeding step has been completed, the entire area shall be compacted by means of a cultipacker, roller, or other approved equipment. When a cultipacker or similar equipment is used, the final rolling shall be across the slope instead of up and down the slope to prevent erosion.

3.5 RAKING - In all areas seeded, all large (>3") stones and roots shall be removed. In lawns or other areas subject to mowing, greater care shall be taken to rake and remove all stones which could be hit by a lawnmower. The exposed areas shall be raked as needed to provide a smooth uniform surface prior to mulching.

3.6 MULCHING - Mulch shall be spread over all seeded areas at the rates listed in the Virginia Erosion and

Sediment Control Handbook. Mulch shall be applied to a uniform depth in a manner as discussed in the

Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. Mulch anchoring with jute mesh or other similar matting may be required on steep slopes or ditches.

3.7 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE - The seeded area shall be protected against traffic or other use after seeding is completed until a suitable stand of vegetation is established. It is the Contractor's responsibility to establish an acceptable stand of vegetation on all disturbed areas. This may require multiple attempts at seeding to establish suitable growth. During dry weather, the Contractor may have to water the seeded areas. No additional compensation will be made to the Contractor for multiple seeding attempts or other measures required to establish suitable vegetation.

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