2026 Fall Maintenance - Part II Contract Specifications - 2026-10-07.pdf

2026 AML FALL MAINTENANCE PACKAGE

JEFFERSON COUNTY, ALABAMA

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ALABAMA

WALKER COUNTY, ALABAMA

WINSTON COUNTY, ALABAMA

CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS – PART II

August 2026

PREPARED BY:

State of Alabama Department of Workforce

Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program

1400 Urban Center Drive, Suite 200

Vestavia Hills, AL 35242

(205) 945-8671

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1. SCOPE OF WORK

2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

SUMMARY OF QUANTITES

1. SUMMARY OF QUANTITIES

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

1. TIME

2. FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK WITHIN THE CONTRACT TIME

3. PAYMENT

4. BONDING CAPACITY

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. MOBILIZATION

2. BENNETT - SITE REPAIRS

3. GLEN MARY - SITE REPAIRS

4. COALDALE - SITE REPAIRS

5. BLUE CREEK ROAD GOB FIRE - SITE REPAIRS

6. JESS BRANCH - SITE REPAIRS

7. SILT FENCE

8. TERRACES

9. TERRACE EROSION CONTROL BLANKET

10. CONTOUR EROSION CONTROL BLANKET

11. SLOPE EROSION CONTROL BLANKET

12. NON-WOVEN FILTER FABRIC

13. CRUSHED LIMESTONE

14. RIPRAP

15. DETENTION POND BAFFLES

16. REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY EROSION CONTROL DEVICES

17. TOPDRESSING

18. OVERSEEDING

19. REVEGETATION

MATERIALS

1. PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MATERIALS

GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 General: The 2026 AML FALL MAINTENANCE PACKAGE is intended to perform maintenance activities on previously reclaimed AML project sites. Each maintenance site and the associated scope of work are detailed as follows:

1.1a Bennett: (Approx. 24.5 acres) Walker County 1.) Repair miscellaneous washes 2.) Clean sediment from the riprap splash apron 3.) Regrade and revegetate area near southwest corner of the site to promote positive drainage 4.) Partial reconstruction of existing terrace 5.) Removal of silt fence from the entire site 6.) Partial overseeding of the site 7.) Topdressing of the site

1.1b Glen Mary: (Approx. 20.0 acres) Winston County 1.) Clean out and repair detention pond baffles 2.) Repair miscellaneous washes 3.) Installation of miscellaneous water bars and/or wattles 4.) Installation of French drain 5.) Extend/reshape riprap check dams 6.) Installation of riprap in detention pond 7.) Repair riprap ditch 8.) Excavate spillway from riprap crossing 9.) Topdressing of the site

1.1c Coaldale: (Approx. 12.3 acres) Jefferson County 1.) Clean out and repair silt fence 2.) Repair miscellaneous washes 3.) Installation of miscellaneous erosion control blanket 4.) Installation of water bar 5.) Installation of French drain 6.) Repair/regrade gravel access road 7.) Clean sediment from ditch 8.) Extension of existing riprap lined ditch 9.) Partial reconstruction of existing terrace 10.) Extend/reshape riprap check dam 11.) Removal of detention pond baffles 12.) Overseeding of the site 13.) Topdressing of the site

1.1d Weldon: (Approx. 8.4 acres) Walker County 1.) Topdressing of the site

1.1e Blue Creek Road Gob Fire: (Approx. 7.5 acres) Jefferson County 1.) Repair of miscellaneous washes 2.) Installation of water bar 3.) Installation of miscellaneous riprap 4.) Installation of riprap check dam 5.) Installation of riprap lined ditch 6.) Clean out and repair silt fence 7.) Clean out area in front of check dam 8.) Regrade access road 9.) Partial topdressing of the site

1.1f Jess Branch: (Approx. 76.7 acres) Jefferson County 1.) Repair highwall slip 2.) Topdressing of the site

1.1g New Life Church: (Approx. 10.0 acres) St. Clair County 1.) Topdressing of the site

1.2 The project limits shall NOT be expanded without prior approval from the DEPARTMENT.

All construction activities must be overseen by a competent SUPERINTENDENT who shall ensure that the work is performed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and these Contract Specifications. This SUPERINTENDENT shall carry out the instructions of the PROJECT MONITOR and shall be required to keep a copy of the Construction Drawings, Parts I and II of the Contract Documents, and a copy of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan in their possession at all times.

1.3 All federal, state, and local laws, rules, or regulations governing any work performed on the site must be followed at all times. Any permits required during construction must be obtained by the CONTRACTOR or transferred into their name prior to commencing the permitted activities.

1.4 Fines, Penalties, & Violations: The CONTRACTOR shall take sole responsibility for any fines, penalties, or violations related to this project and shall hold harmless the DEPARTMENT regarding these incidents. Any costs, damages, or other expenses incurred by the DEPARTMENT (including attorney fees) due to the CONTRACTOR’s acts or omissions shall be reimbursed to the DEPARTMENT or otherwise compensated by the

CONTRACTOR.

1.5 Working Days: The CONTRACTOR will be awarded thirty-five (35) workdays to complete all construction activities for this project. These workdays shall begin on the date which the Secretary of the DEPARTMENT signs the contract. The fully executed contract will be delivered via U.S. Mail. Electronic copies shall be provided upon request.

1.6 Pre-Construction Meeting: A Pre-Construction Meeting must be held prior to any mobilization or other construction activities. This meeting shall be scheduled and conducted at the AML Project Office located in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The CONTRACTOR must be in attendance with their SUPERINTENDENT and QCP for the project.

1.7 Location & Site Access: The 2026 AML FALL MAINTENANCE PACKAGE consists of multiple project sites across Jefferson, St. Clair, Walker, and Winston counties. Locations are detailed below:

1.7a Bennett: The site is located within the E ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 23 and the W ½ of the SW ¼ of Section 24, Township 12 South, Range 7 West in Walker County, Alabama (33° 59’ 07.08” N, 87° 14’ 03.84” W).

Site access can be gained through a residential drive along Whittemore Road.

1.7b Glen Mary: The site is located within the NE ¼ of Section 6, Township 11 South, Range 10 West in Winston County, Alabama (34° 07’ 55.92” N, 87° 37’ 30.00” W).

Site access can be gained along Byler Road (Winston County Road 3).

1.7c Coaldale: The site is located within the NW ¼ of the SW ¼ of Section 7, Township 14 South, Range 2 West in the City of Warrior, Jefferson County, Alabama (33° 49’ 55.92” N, 86° 47’ 48.12” W).

Site access can be gained through a gate along Mabel Drive.

1.7d Weldon: The site is located within the SW ¼ of Section 22, Township 14 South, Range 6 West in Walker County, Alabama. (33° 26’ 21.32” N, 87° 08’ 42.02” W).

Site access can be gained through a residential drive along Dilworth Bend Road.

1.7e Blue Creek Road Gob Fire: The site is located within the S ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 32, Township 19 South, Range 5 West in Jefferson County, Alabama (33° 20’ 35.89” N, 87° 05’ 06.58” W).

Site access can be gained along Blue Creek Road.

1.7f Jess Branch: The site is located within the SE ¼ of Section 27, Township 18 South, Range 6 West, and the NE ¼ of Section 34, Township 18 South, Range 6 West in Jefferson County, Alabama. (33° 26’ 21.32” N, 87° 08’ 42.02” W).

Site access can be gained through a gravel access road which intersects with Mud Creek Road (Jefferson County Road 23).

1.7g New Life Church: The site is located within the NW ¼ of Section 26, Township 16 South, Range 1 East in the City of Moody, St. Clair County, Alabama (33° 37’ 00.67” N, 86° 30’ 41.79” W).

Site access can be gained through a gate along Acmar Road.

1.8 The CONTRACTOR shall be required to perform routine maintenance efforts on the sites’ access points to keep the adjacent roads free of any mud or debris for the duration of the project. Minor grading or additional applications of stone shall be required along these locations at the PROJECT MONITOR’s discretion. Any damage to the adjacent roads related to this project shall be repaired at the CONTRACTOR’s expense and must be performed to the satisfaction of the local City, County, or State Highway Officials.

1.9 Utility Involvement: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for contacting, locating, and safeguarding all utility lines within the project limits or the access thereof. Any work within the vicinity of overhead utility lines must be performed in conjunction with a dedicated “spotter” who has been solely tasked with protecting the overhead lines, support poles, and/or guy wires. The CONTRACTOR shall also consult with and abide by any additional safety rules, laws, or regulations set forth by the respective utility company.

1.10 The CONTRACTOR shall assume all responsibility and bear the cost of any repairs or necessary replacement at the option of the utility company, or the private landowner in the event of damage to any utility line(s) by either the CONTRACTOR, his agents, employees, or subcontractors. The CONTRACTOR shall also assume all liability for any consequential loss or damages arising from service interruption and/or timely repair of the line(s).

1.11 Survey Markers & Property Corners: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for locating, flagging, and protecting all survey markers, benchmarks, and property corners within or adjacent to the project limits. Any damage or disturbance of these monuments shall be repaired at the CONTRACTOR's expense and must be performed by a licensed Professional Land Surveyor who is registered with the State of Alabama. Any work in the vicinity of these monuments should be postponed until the CONTRACTOR’s surveying personnel have located and referenced these points / markers.

2. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

2.1 General: The quality of water upstream of the site shall NOT be diminished as it flows through and leaves the site. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for protecting the adjacent property owners and controlling / preventing stormwater pollution from any point or nonpoint sources of pollutants. Any damage to the adjacent property owners or the existing drainage paths downstream of the site shall be immediately repaired at the CONTRACTOR’s expense.

2.2 All erosion control structures must be installed in accordance with the current edition of the Alabama Handbook for Erosion Control, Sediment Control, and Stormwater Management on Construction Sites and Urban Areas.

2.3 The CONTRACTOR shall also be required to obtain Pollution Liability Insurance prior to commencing any construction activities.

2.4 Vegetative Requirements: Any disturbed areas which have been left untouched for a consecutive period of thirteen (13) days must be immediately vegetated. Any excessive delays related to this work shall result in the immediate suspension of all non-essential construction activities. During such time, the CONTRACTOR shall continue to be charged working days.

2.5 The CONTRACTOR shall also be required to abide by all rules and regulations set forth in the ADEM Small Mining General Permit (ALG890000) concerning final vegetative requirements, regardless of the permit’s requirement for this project.

2.6 Site Upkeep: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for “good housekeeping” and must provide onsite refuse containers for any employee trash or garbage. These materials shall be periodically collected and properly disposed of as directed by the PROJECT MONITOR.

2.7 The CONTRACTOR must also provide a minimum of one (1) portable toilet which should be placed onsite at a location which is convenient for all employees or visitors to the site.

All portable toilets must be regularly serviced, as needed. The CONTRACTOR may forego the requirement for portable toilets if there exist reasonable restroom accommodations that employees or visitors can access from the project site in ten (10) minutes or less.

2.8 Normal equipment maintenance shall be permitted onsite, however, all fluids, filters, or other related items must be properly collected and disposed of in a timely manner at an appropriate disposal or recycling facility. Any excessive leaks identified by the DEPARTMENT on any piece of equipment must be immediately repaired or if necessary, the equipment removed from the site until such time that the repair can be made. Any equipment which requires additional engine, transmission, or hydraulic fluids to be added on a daily basis shall be considered to have an excessive leak.

2.9 Hazardous Spills: The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for preparing and maintaining an onsite copy of the Spill Prevention, Control, & Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan for all oils, fuels, or other items that will be used or stored on site as outlined in Alabama Administrative Code Rule 335-6-6-.12 and 40CFR Part 112.

2.10 All fuel and oil spills must be cleaned up immediately. The CONTRACTOR shall remove and store the contaminated material in approved containers until the appropriate treatment process can be performed. Any spills in excess of twenty-five (25) gallons must be immediately reported to ADEM.

2.10a Minor Spills or Leaks: The contaminated materials should be spread uniformly over a six-mil polyethylene liner and exposed to the sun. The CONTRACTOR shall be required to stir and turn over the contaminated material each day for a consecutive period of five (5) days to allow for the fuel or oil to volatize. The contaminated material must be kept dry during this time and should be covered prior to any rainfall event. Once volatization has occurred, the material should be thinly spread across the entire site.

2.10b Major Spills or Leaks: The contaminated material shall be tested in accordance with ADEM requirements by a qualified laboratory to determine the total petroleum hydrocarbon (TPH) content. If the material exceeds 100 ppmTPH additional drying and testing shall be required until the material meets the minimum TPH content. The CONTRACTOR shall then spread the previously contaminated material across the entire site.

2.11 Fuel Tank Requirements: Portable fuel tanks shall NOT be left on the site at any time during non-working hours.

SUMMARY OF QUANTITES

1. SUMMARY OF QUANTITIES

1.1 The estimated quantities shown below are not guaranteed by the DEPARTMENT and should only be used for determining unit prices for bidding.

Description of Work Quantity Units

Mobilization 1 Lump Sum

Bennett Quantities

Bennett – Site Repairs 1 Lump Sum

Terraces 135 Lin. Ft.

Terrace Erosion Control Blanket 135 Lin. Ft.

Contour Erosion Control Blanket 135 Lin. Ft.

Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices 5,800 Lin. Ft.

Topdressing 25 Acres

Overseeding 1 Acres

Glen Mary Quantities

Glen Mary – Site Repairs 1 Lump Sum

Detention Pond Baffles 100 Lin. Ft.

Non-woven Filter Fabric 360 Sq. Yds.

ALDOT No. 57 Limestone 20 Tons

Riprap, Class I Limestone 295 Tons

Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices 100 Lin. Ft.

Topdressing 20 Acres

Coaldale Quantities

Coaldale – Site Repairs 1 Lump Sum

Silt Fence 200 Lin. Ft.

Terraces 90 Lin. Ft.

Terrace Erosion Control Blanket 90 Lin. Ft.

Contour Erosion Control Blanket 90 Lin. Ft

Slope Erosion Control Blanket 50 Sq. Yds.

Non-woven Filter Fabric 460 Sq. Yds.

ALDOT No. 57 Limestone 40 Tons

Riprap, Class I Limestone 330 Tons

Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices 400 Lin. Ft.

Topdressing 13 Acres

Overseeding 13 Acres

Blue Creek Road Gob Fire Quantities

Blue Creek Road Gob Fire – Site Repairs 1 Lump Sum

Silt Fence 100 Lin. Ft.

Non-woven Filter Fabric 1,860 Sq. Yds.

Riprap, Class I Limestone 1,500 Tons

Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices 100 Lin. Ft.

Topdressing 1 Acres

Weldon Quantities

Topdressing 10 Acres

Jess Branch Quantities

Jess Branch – Site Repairs 1 Lump Sum

Topdressing 77 Acres

New Life Church Quantities

Topdressing 10 Acres

Contingency Quantities

Silt Fence 150 Lin. Ft.

Detention Pond Baffles 50 Lin. Ft.

Terraces 115 Lin. Ft.

Terrace Erosion Control Blanket 115 Lin. Ft.

Contour Erosion Control Blanket 115 Lin. Ft.

Slope Erosion Control Blanket 50 Sq. Yds.

Non-woven Filter Fabric 540 Sq. Yds.

ALDOT No. 57 Limestone 40 Tons

Riprap, Class I Limestone 425 Tons

Riprap, Class II Limestone 200 Tons

Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices 640 Lin. Ft.

SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

1. TIME

1.1 The workdays provided in these Contract Specifications have been determined adequate to complete all required construction activities and shall NOT be extended unless modified in writing by the AML Program Manager.

1.2 A workday shall be defined as any day during the contract period, where weather and field conditions are sufficient for work to be performed, as determined by the PROJECT MONITOR. This shall exclude all Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays specified in Part I of the Contract Specifications, unless otherwise approved by the DEPARTMENT.

1.3 On days where weather and field conditions limit a normal workday, the day will be considered a workday if five or more hours of work have been performed or could have been performed, as determined by the PROJECT MONITOR. If the CONTRACTOR has not been actively working on a site for five consecutive workdays, they will not receive the benefit of weather days, and every day, regardless of weather conditions, will be counted as a workday until such time as the CONTRACTOR returns to the site and continues active construction on the project site.

1.4 In order for any work to be performed on a Saturday, a request by the CONTRACTOR to the PROJECT MONITOR must first be made no later than the end of the day on the preceding Wednesday. Notification for approval or disapproval of requested Saturday work will be given verbally by the PROJECT MONITOR before the end of the day on the preceding Friday. Approval for Saturday work will be given only when arrangements for a PROJECT MONITOR can be scheduled to observe the Saturday work, and weather and construction logistics permit such work. In every case where Saturday work is requested by the CONTRACTOR and approved, it will be considered a workday where it has been determined by the PROJECT MONITOR that five or more hours of work have been or could have been performed.

1.5 Any reference to day(s), unless specifically indicated as a workday, refer to continuous time calendar days.

2. FAILURE TO COMPLETE WORK WITHIN THE CONTRACT TIME

2.1 Should the CONTRACTOR, or in case of default, the Surety, fail to complete the work within the time stipulated in the contract, a deduction for each workday that any work shall remain incomplete, in the amount indicated by the Liquidated Damages Schedule shown below, shall be deducted from any monies due the CONTRACTOR. Liquidated damages assessed as provided in these Contract Specifications is not a penalty but is intended to compensate the DEPARTMENT for increased time in administering the contract, supervision, inspection, and engineering, particularly that engineering and inspection which requires maintaining normal project engineering forces for a longer time than originally contemplated when the contract period was agreed upon in the contract.

SCHEDULE OF LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT CHARGE PER WORKDAY

$0.00 – $100,000.00 $400.00

$100,000.01 – $500,000.00 $1,100.00

$500,000.01 – $1,000,000.00 $1,800.00

$1,000,000.01 – $2,000,000.00 $2,700.00

Greater than $2,000,000.01 $3,100.00

3. PAYMENT

3.1 Payment for the work will be made in accordance with the procedures of Section M, Paragraph 1.1a in Part I of the Contract Specifications and the Payment Article of the Special Provisions of Part II of the Contract Specifications pertaining to this project.

4. BONDING CAPACITY

4.1 The CONTRACTOR is required to provide proof of bonding capacity from surety / bonding agency with bid submittal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

1. MOBILIZATION

1.1 General: The Mobilization Item is intended as a compensation measure for delivering any equipment, materials, or other supplies which are necessary for construction. The CONTRACTOR should also include their costs for installing the required construction signage, fuel containment berm(s), portable toilet(s), garbage bin(s), and any minor grading or clearing necessary for site access or initial BMP installation. All labor involved with any of these aspects and their final removal or any temporary traffic control which is necessary during construction shall be considered part of the Mobilization Item.

1.2 The Mobilization Item shall be limited to fifteen percent (15%) of the CONTRACTOR’s total bid price.

1.3 Payment: Mobilization is considered a lump sum item and shall be paid for in a single installment once all work has been completed and approved by the PROJECT MONITOR. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to include any articles associated with this Item in their unit price.

2. BENNETT - SITE REPAIRS

2.1 General: The following Scope of Work has been identified on the Construction Drawings for repair / maintenance. Any work which is necessary to complete these items shall be considered part of the Bennett - Site Repairs Item. Any work which is covered by the variable quantity items shall be paid for under those respective pay items. All other labor, equipment, and materials which are NOT provided under those variable quantity items should be included as part the Site Repairs Item.

2.2 The Site Repairs Item shall also include any costs associated with Revegetation of the areas which are disturbed by construction activities, or which are otherwise void of vegetation.

This is considered as a separate aspect from any Topdressing or Overseeding of the site.

2.3 Scope of Work:

2.3a Repair of miscellaneous washes i Any washes identified by the PROJECT MONITOR should be filled and smooth graded using the surrounding material. The disturbed areas must be Revegetated and may require additional protection using Wattles or Erosion Control Blanket.

2.3b Removal of sediment from riprap splash apron i Excess sediment resulting from washes shall be removed from the splash apron to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR. This material may be used to repair washes on the site. If not, it shall be evenly spread in a location approved by the PROJECT MONITOR and Revegetated if deemed necessary.

2.3c Regrade area with drainage problems i Surrounding material shall be used to regrade the identified area to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR in order to promote positive drainage. The disturbed areas must be Revegetated and may require additional protection using Wattles or Erosion Control Blanket.

2.3d Reconstruction of existing terrace i The existing terrace shall be regraded/reshaped using surrounding material to obtain the desired slope and prevent the ponding of water. The approximate location and dimensions have been shown on the Construction Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Terraces, Terrace Erosion Control Blanket, & Contour Erosion Control Blanket)

2.3e Removal of Silt Fence from the entire site i (See Technical Specifications for Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices)

2.3f Topdressing and partial Overseeding of the site i (See Technical Specifications for Topdressing & Overseeding)

2.4 Payment: This is considered a lump sum item and shall be paid for in a single installment upon the completion of the project. All aspects of this Item must be completed to the PROJECT MONITOR’s satisfaction. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to include any articles associated with this Item in their unit price.

3. GLEN MARY - SITE REPAIRS

3.1 General: The following Scope of Work has been identified on the Construction Drawings for repair / maintenance. Any work which is necessary to complete these items shall be considered part of the Glen Mary - Site Repairs Item. Any work which is covered by the variable quantity items shall be paid for under those respective pay items. All other labor, equipment, and materials which are NOT provided under those variable quantity items should be included as part the Site Repairs Item.

3.2 The Site Repairs Item shall also include any costs associated with Revegetation of the areas which are disturbed by construction activities, or which are otherwise void of vegetation.

This is considered as a separate aspect from any Topdressing or Overseeding of the site.

3.3 Scope of Work:

3.3a Repair or Replacement of Detention Pond Baffles i (See Technical Specifications for Detention Pond Baffles)

3.3b Repair of miscellaneous washes i Any washes identified by the PROJECT MONITOR should be filled and smooth graded using the surrounding material. The disturbed areas must be Revegetated and may require additional protection using Wattles or Erosion Control Blanket.

3.3c Installation of Wattles or miscellaneous Erosion Control Blankets i (See Technical Specifications for Wattles & Erosion Control Blanket)

3.3d Installation of Water Bars i Surrounding material shall be used to construct water bars to divert water away from problem areas as shown in the Construction Drawings or as identified by the PROJECT MONITOR. The disturbed areas must be Revegetated.

ii The approximate locations and installation details have been shown on the Construction Drawings.

3.3e Extension/reshaping of miscellaneous Riprap Check Dams i Riprap Check Dams shall be extended/reshaped to conform to the details shown in the Construction Drawings. Riprap may be taken from the center of the check dam to deepen the spillway and then used to extend the edges of the check dam, or new Class I Riprap may be installed. (See Technical Specifications for Riprap)

3.3f Installation of French Drain i French drain shall be installed as per the detail in the Construction

Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Crushed Limestone & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

3.3g Installation of miscellaneous Riprap and Non-woven Filter Fabric i (See Technical Specifications for Riprap & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

3.3h Excavation of spillway from ditch crossing i Riprap shall be removed from the ditch crossing as to create a spillway as per the detail in the Construction Drawings.

3.3i Topdressing of the site i (See Technical Specifications for Topdressing)

3.4 Payment: This is considered a lump sum item and shall be paid for in a single installment upon the completion of the project. All aspects of this Item must be completed to the

4. COALDALE - SITE REPAIRS

4.1 General: The following Scope of Work has been identified on the Construction Drawings for repair / maintenance. Any work which is necessary to complete these items shall be considered part of the Coaldale - Site Repairs Item. Any work which is covered by the variable quantity items shall be paid for under those respective pay items. All other labor, equipment, and materials which are NOT provided under those variable quantity items should be included as part the Site Repairs Item.

4.2 The Site Repairs Item shall also include any costs associated with Revegetation of the areas which are disturbed by construction activities, or which are otherwise void of vegetation.

This is considered as a separate aspect from any Topdressing or Overseeding of the site.

4.3 Scope of Work:

4.3a Repair or Replacement of Silt Fence i (See Technical Specifications for Silt Fence)

4.3b Repair of miscellaneous washes i Any washes identified by the PROJECT MONITOR should be filled and smooth graded using the surrounding material. The disturbed areas must be Revegetated and may require additional protection using Wattles or Erosion Control Blanket.

4.3c Installation of Wattles or miscellaneous Erosion Control Blankets i (See Technical Specifications for Wattles & Erosion Control Blanket)

4.3d Installation of Water Bars i Surrounding material shall be used to construct water bars to divert water away from problem areas as shown in the Construction Drawings or as identified by the PROJECT MONITOR. The disturbed areas must be Revegetated.

ii The approximate locations and installation details have been shown on the Construction Drawings.

4.3e Extension/reshaping of miscellaneous Riprap Check Dams i Riprap Check Dams shall be extended/reshaped to conform to the details shown in the Construction Drawings. Riprap may be taken from the center of the check dam to deepen the spillway and then used to extend the edges of the check dam, or new Class I Riprap may be installed. (See Technical Specifications for Riprap)

4.3f Installation of French Drain i French drain shall be installed as per the detail in the Construction

Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Crushed Limestone & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

4.3g Extension of existing Riprap Lined Ditch i The approximate location and dimensions have been shown on the

Construction Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Riprap & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

4.3h Reconstruction of existing terrace i The existing terrace shall be regraded/reshaped using surrounding material to obtain the desired slope and prevent the ponding of water. The approximate location and dimensions have been shown on the Construction Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Terraces, Terrace Erosion Control Blanket, & Contour Erosion Control Blanket)

4.3i Repair gravel access road i The access road shall be regraded to remove washes/rills and compacted to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR. Crushed Limestone may be added as deemed necessary by the PROJECT MONITOR and as shown in the Construction Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Crushed Limestone)

4.3j Removal of sediment from ditches i Excess sediment resulting from washes shall be removed from the drainage ditches to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR. This material may be used to repair washes on the site. If not, it shall be evenly spread in a location approved by the PROJECT MONITOR and Revegetated if deemed necessary.

4.3k Removal of Detention Pond Baffles i The detention pond baffles shown on the Construction Drawings must be fully removed and smooth graded. (See Technical Specifications for Removal of Temporary Erosion Control Devices)

4.3l Overseeding & Topdressing of the site i (See Technical Specifications for Overseeding & Topdressing)

4.4 Payment: This is considered a lump sum item and shall be paid for in a single installment upon the completion of the project. All aspects of this Item must be completed to the

5. BLUE CREEK ROAD GOB FIRE - SITE REPAIRS

5.1 General: The following Scope of Work has been identified on the Construction Drawings for repair / maintenance. Any work which is necessary to complete these items shall be considered part of the Weldon - Site Repairs Item. Any work which is covered by the variable quantity items shall be paid for under those respective pay items. All other labor, equipment, and materials which are NOT provided under those variable quantity items should be included as part the Site Repairs Item.

5.2 The Site Repairs Item shall also include any costs associated with Revegetation of the areas which are disturbed by construction activities, or which are otherwise void of vegetation.

This is considered as a separate aspect from any Topdressing or Overseeding of the site.

5.3 Scope of Work:

5.3a Repair or Replacement of Silt Fence i (See Technical Specifications for Silt Fence)

5.3b Repair of miscellaneous washes i Any washes identified by the PROJECT MONITOR should be filled and smooth graded using the surrounding material. The disturbed areas may require additional protection using Wattles or Erosion Control Blanket.

5.3c Installation of Water Bars i Surrounding material shall be used to construct water bars to divert water away from problem areas as shown in the Construction Drawings or as identified by the PROJECT MONITOR.

ii The approximate locations and installation details have been shown on the Construction Drawings.

5.3d Installation of miscellaneous Riprap and Non-woven Filter Fabric i (See Technical Specifications for Riprap & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

5.3e Installation of Riprap Lined Ditch i The approximate location and dimensions have been shown on the

Construction Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Riprap & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

5.3f Repair access road i The access road shall be regraded to remove washes/rills and compacted to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR.

5.3g Installation of Riprap Check Dam i Approximate location and dimensions have been shown on the Construction

Drawings. (See Technical Specifications for Riprap & Non-woven Filter Fabric)

5.3h Partial Topdressing of the site i (See Technical Specifications for Topdressing)

5.4 Payment: This is considered a lump sum item and shall be paid for in a single installment upon the completion of the project. All aspects of this Item must be completed to the

6. JESS BRANCH - SITE REPAIRS

6.1 General: The following Scope of Work has been identified on the Construction Drawings for repair / maintenance. Any work which is necessary to complete these items shall be considered part of the Jess Branch - Site Repairs Item. Any work which is covered by the variable quantity items shall be paid for under those respective pay items. All other labor, equipment, and materials which are NOT provided under those variable quantity items should be included as part the Site Repairs Item.

6.2 The Site Repairs Item shall also include any costs associated with Revegetation of the areas which are disturbed by construction activities, or which are otherwise void of vegetation.

This is considered as a separate aspect from any Topdressing or Overseeding of the site.

6.3 Scope of Work:

6.3a Repair of highwall slip i Surrounding material shall be used to fill-in and regrade the areas of highwall slip identified in the Construction Drawings. The area shall then be compacted to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR.

ii All disturbed areas must be Revegetated.

6.3b Topdressing of the site i (See Technical Specifications for Topdressing)

6.4 Payment: This is considered a lump sum item and shall be paid for in a single installment upon the completion of the project. All aspects of this Item must be completed to the

7. SILT FENCE

7.1 General: Silt Fencing shall be used as a perimeter control to minimize sediment runoff from the site. The Silt Fence Item shall consist of furnishing and installing the required posts, wire fencing, geotextile fabric, and miscellaneous hardware necessary to meet the requirements of Type ‘A’ Silt Fencing. Locations shall be shown on the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT MONITOR.

7.2 Materials: The required wire fencing shall be a galvanized 12-gauge welded or woven wire fencing that is four (4) feet wide with 4-inch square openings. All posts shall be steel “T” shaped posts with a minimum length of five (5) feet. The required geotextile fabric shall be the Mirifi 140-NL or an approved alternate. Prior approval by the PROJECT ENGINEER is required before any other materials can be substituted.

7.3 Installation: All required Silt Fencing shall be installed at the beginning of construction activities. The CONTRACTOR shall begin trenching and installing the Silt Fence as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Any irregular contours along the installation site shall be smoothed to ensure that the Silt Fence maintains uniform contact with the underlying surface. Additional posts may be required at any low points along the installation site which are subject to higher volumes of stormwater runoff. All trenches required for installation shall be backfilled and compacted to the satisfaction of the PROJECT

MONITOR.

7.4 Maintenance: All Silt Fencing must be inspected on a weekly basis and after each qualifying rainfall event. Any sediment buildup along the toe of the fence shall be removed prior to reaching eighteen (18) inches in height. The CONTRCTOR shall be required to replace any sections of Silt Fence which have become torn, collapsed, or which the PROJECT MONITOR has deemed damaged / ineffective.

7.5 Method of Measurement: Silt Fence shall be measured based on the linear feet which it spans along the ground.

7.6 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the linear feet of Silt Fence which has been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Payment shall also be provided for the replacement of any damaged sections of Silt Fence deemed necessary by the PROJECT MONITOR unless said repairs resulted from the CONTRACTOR’s negligence.

Silt Fence is considered a variable quantity item. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to include any articles associated with this Item in their unit price.

8. TERRACES

8.1 General: Terraces are minor drainage channels which run perpendicular to the slope and are used to divert any sheet flowing stormwater into a ditch or down drain. The Terrace Item shall consist of any excavation, grading, shaping, and compacting of the material necessary for installing a terrace along finished slopes. Locations shall be shown on the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT

MONITOR.

8.2 Installation: The CONTRACTOR shall begin by first excavating, backfilling, and compacting the required slopes to the grades shown on the Construction Drawings. The location, alignment, and pitch of any required Terraces shall be established by the PROJECT MONITOR. The CONTRACTOR shall excavate material from the upslope side of the Terrace alignment and use it to build-up the down slope side of the alignment until a diversion channel has been created. Once all grading and compactive efforts been completed, the CONTRACTOR shall install the required Terrace Erosion Control Blanket along the flow line of the Terrace and stabilize the up-slope edge using Contour Erosion Control Blanket as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Applications of Lime, Fertilizer, and Seed should be applied to the areas beneath these Erosion Control Blankets prior to their installation.

8.3 Method of Measurement: Terraces shall be measured based on the linear feet of which they can divert / channelize water.

8.4 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the linear feet of Terrace which has been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Terraces shall be considered incomplete until the required vegetative measures and the Terrace Erosion Control Blanket have been installed. Terraces are considered a variable quantity item. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to include any articles associated with this Item in their unit price.

9. TERRACE EROSION CONTROL BLANKET

9.1 General: Terrace Erosion Control Blanket shall be used to line & protect Terraces from erosion rills. The Terrace Erosion Control Blanket Item shall consist of furnishing and installing the required blanket and wooden stakes along all terraces, or any other locations required in the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT MONITOR.

9.2 Materials: The required blanket for this item shall be the North American Green, SC-150 or an approved alternate and shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet. The wooden stakes required for installation shall be the Western Green, 6-inch EcoStakes or an approved alternate. Prior approval by the PROJECT ENGINEER is required before any other materials can be substituted.

9.3 Installation: The installation site shall first be graded, compacted, and then cleaned of any large stones or debris. The CONTRACTOR shall then apply Lime, Fertilizer, and Seed to the area beneath the blanket before beginning any installation. All vegetative efforts shall be performed in accordance with their respective Technical Specifications. Once all ground preparation measures have been completed, the CONTRACTOR shall begin trenching and periodically staking the Terrace Erosion Control Blanket as detailed in the Construction Drawings. All wooden stakes shall be driven vertically into the ground until the bottom of the stake head has secured the blanket to the finished grade.

9.4 Method of Measurement: The Terrace Erosion Control Blanket shall be measured based on the linear feet of terrace in which it was installed. This measurement shall exclude any overlaps of the blanket and any blanket which has been buried / trenched inside of the required check slots and terminal ends necessary for its installation. Measurement assumes a minimum blanket width of six and a half feet. No additional compensation will be provided for exceeding the minimum width requirement.

9.5 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the linear feet of Terrace Erosion Control Blanket which has been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Terrace Erosion Control Blanket is considered a variable quantity item. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's

10. CONTOUR EROSION CONTROL BLANKET

10.1 General: Contour Erosion Control Blanket shall be used intermittently along slopes as an energy dissipation measure and for protecting the slope from erosion rills. The Contour Erosion Control Blanket Item shall consist of furnishing and installing the required blanket and wooden stakes along the specific finished contours shown in the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT MONITOR.

10.2 Materials: The required blanket for this item shall be the North American Green, SC-150 or an approved alternate and shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet. The wooden stakes required for installation shall be the Western Green, 6-inch EcoStakes or an approved alternate. Prior approval by the PROJECT ENGINEER is required before any other materials can be substituted.

10.3 Installation: The installation site shall first be graded, compacted, and then cleaned of any large stones or debris. The CONTRACTOR shall then apply Lime, Fertilizer, and Seed to the area beneath the blanket before beginning any installation. All vegetative efforts shall be performed in accordance with their respective Technical Specifications. Once all ground preparation measures have been completed, the CONTRACTOR shall begin trenching and periodically staking the Contour Erosion Control Blanket as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Each run of blanket should be installed perpendicular to the slope and follow the specified contour elevation shown on the Construction Drawings. All wooden stakes shall be driven vertically into the ground until the bottom of the stake head has secured the blanket to the finished grade.

10.4 Method of Measurement: The Contour Erosion Control Blanket shall be measured based on the linear feet along the contour on which it was installed. This measurement shall exclude any overlaps of the blanket and any blanket which has been buried / trenched inside of the required check slots and terminal ends necessary for its installation. Measurement assumes a minimum blanket width of eight (8) feet. No additional compensation will be provided for exceeding the minimum width requirement.

10.5 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the linear feet of Contour Erosion Control Blanket which has been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Contour Erosion responsibility to include any articles associated with this Item in their unit price

11. SLOPE EROSION CONTROL BLANKET

11.1 General: Slope Erosion Control Blanket shall be used to prevent erosion rills and protect any disturbed slopes as necessary. The Slope Erosion Control Blanket Item shall consist of furnishing and installing the required blanket and wooden stakes at the locations shown in the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT MONITOR.

11.2 Materials: The required blanket for this item shall be North American Green, SC-150 or an approved alternate and shall have a minimum width of eight (8) feet. The wooden stakes required for installation shall be the Western Green, 6-inch EcoStakes or an approved alternate. Prior approval by the PROJECT ENGINEER is required before any other materials can be substituted.

11.3 Installation: The installation site shall first be graded, compacted, and then cleaned of any large stones or debris. The CONTRACTOR shall then apply Lime, Fertilizer, and Seed to the area beneath the blanket before beginning any installation. All vegetative efforts shall be performed in accordance with their respective Technical Specifications. Once all ground preparation measures have been completed, the CONTRACTOR shall begin trenching and periodically staking the Slope Erosion Control Blanket as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Each run of blanket should be installed vertically along the slope and properly overlapped with any adjacent blanket as shown on the Construction Drawings. All wooden stakes shall be driven vertically into the ground until the bottom of the stake head has secured the blanket to the finished grade.

11.4 Method of Measurement: The Slope Erosion Control Blanket shall be measured based on the square yards of area which it spans. This measurement shall exclude any overlaps of the blanket and any blanket which has been buried / trenched inside of the required check slots and terminal ends necessary for its installation.

11.5 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the square yards of Slope Erosion Control Blanket which has been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Slope Erosion

12. NON-WOVEN FILTER FABRIC

12.1 General: Non-woven Filter Fabric shall be used as a component of other erosion control devices such as French drains or other applications as designated by the PROJECT ENGINEER. The Non-woven Filter Fabric Item shall consist of furnishing and installing the required blanket and wooden stakes at the locations shown on the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT MONITOR.

12.2 Materials: The required blanket for this item shall be Mirafi 140N or an approved alternate and shall have a minimum width of eight feet. The wooden stakes required for installation shall be the Western Green, 6-inch EcoStakes or an approved alternate. Prior approval by the PROJECT ENGINEER is required before any other materials can be substituted.

12.3 Installation: Each application of the Non-woven Filter Fabric shall be installed as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Any overlaps required for installation shall extend a minimum of one (1) foot with the upstream layer of fabric being placed over top of the downstream layer in the direction of flow. Each installation shall be inspected by the PROJECT MONITOR, and the CONTRACTOR shall obtain their approval before proceeding with any cover / backfilling operations.

12.4 Method of Measurement: The Non-woven Filter Fabric shall be measured based on the square yards installed. This measurement shall exclude any overlaps of the blanket and any blanket which has been buried / trenched inside of the required check slots and terminal ends necessary for its installation.

12.5 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the square yards of Non-woven Filter Fabric which has been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Non-woven Filter Fabric is considered a variable quantity item. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to

13. CRUSHED LIMESTONE

13.1 General: Crushed Limestone shall be used as a component of any required Construction Entrances, Access Roads, Pipe Installations, Skimmer Pads, French Drains, Check Dams, and Outfall Energy Dissipaters. The Crushed Limestone Item shall consist of any hauling, grading, shaping, and compacting of the specified material as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Locations shall be shown on the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT MONITOR.

13.2 Materials: The required gradations shall follow the ALDOT specifications for all stone sizes which have been specified in the Construction Drawings.

13.3 Installation: Each application of Crushed Limestone shall be installed as detailed in the Construction Drawings. All shaping and compactive efforts shall be performed to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be limited to stockpiling no more than fifty (50) percent of the remaining material, at any time, which is needed to complete the project unless otherwise approved by the PROJECT MONITOR.

13.4 Method of Measurement: Crushed Limestone shall be measured based on the tonnage which has been graded, shaped, and compacted to the satisfaction of the PROJECT MONITOR. The tonnage must be documented through a Certified Vendor Ticket which must be submitted to the PROJECT MONITOR and record the producer, aggregate size, tare weight, gross weight, and the net weight of all material which has been delivered to the site.

The CONTRACTOR must provide these tickets to receive any payment for the material.

13.5 Payment: The CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the tons of Crushed Limestone which have been properly installed in accordance with the Construction Drawings and Contract Specifications as measured by the PROJECT MONITOR. Payment shall be postponed for all stockpiled material until it has been properly installed, and payment shall be withheld for any material for which the CONTRACTOR does not submit a Certified Vendors Ticket.

Crushed Limestone is considered a variable quantity item. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's

14. RIPRAP

14.1 General: RipRap shall be used as a component of any required Ditches, Down Drains, Check Dams, Earthen Berms, French Drains, and Outfall Energy Dissipaters. The RipRap Item shall consist of any hauling, grading, shaping, and compacting of the specified material as detailed in the Construction Drawings. Locations shall be shown on the Construction Drawings and/or designated in the field by the PROJECT ENGINEER or the PROJECT

MONITOR.

14.2 Materials: Gradations for Class I RipRap shall range from 8” – 12” in diameter. Gradations for Class II RipRap shall range from 12” – 18” in diameter.

14.3 Installation: Each application of RipRap shall be installed as detailed in the Construction Drawings.