6-How991129B_25-08_SPECIFICATIONS.pdf

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Construction Specification 000 IA CS-00-1 Site Preparation

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-001, Page 1 of 2 July 2013

1. SCOPE

Site preparation work shall consist of clearing, grubbing, stripping, refuse removal, bank sloping and structure removal on the site as necessary to rid the site of all undesirable materials on or near the surface and prepare the site for the structure. All woody growth within the construction area shall be cleared and all stumps and roots one inch in diameter or larger shall be grubbed from the site. In addition, all areas within 25 feet of the footprint of the structure shall be cleared and grubbed except as directed by NRCS. The work shall also consist of the removal and disposal of structures (including fences) that must be removed to perform other items of work.

For wetland restoration, enhancement, or creation projects, the wetland area shall be disturbed as little as possible and existing naturally vegetated spillway areas shall not be disturbed.

2. FOUNDATION PREPARATION

The construction areas shall be stripped a minimum of 6 inches to remove all unsuitable materials such as organic matter, grasses, weeds, sod, debris, and stones larger than 6 inches in diameter.

In an earth embankment foundation area, all channel banks and sharp breaks shall be sloped to no steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical.

The foundation area shall be thoroughly scarified before placement of fill material. The surface shall have moisture added or shall be compacted if necessary so that the first layer of fill material can be compacted and bonded to the foundation.

3. STRIPPED MATERIAL DISPOSAL

Suitable soil material shall be stockpiled for use as topsoil. The other stripped materials shall be buried, removed from the site, or disposed of as directed by the owner or NRCS. Whenever possible, material shall not be disposed of in the pool area created by the structure.

Stockpiled materials around a construction site should be placed so as not to hinder subsequent construction operations.

4. DISPOSAL OF REFUSE MATERIALS

Waste materials from clearing and structure removal shall be burned or buried at locations approved by the owner. Buried materials shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet of earthfill. Whenever possible, material shall not be disposed of in any pool area created by the structure.

All refuse shall be disposed of in a manner which complies with all local and state regulations.

5. SALVAGE

Items to be salvaged shall be as shown on the drawings. Structures and fencing materials that are designated to be salvaged shall be carefully removed and neatly placed in the specified storage areas.

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-001, Page 2 of 2 July 2013

6. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. Measurement and Payment

Compensation for any work item described in the contract documents but not listed in the bid schedule will be included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and bid items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in Items of Work and Construction Details section of this specification.

For items of work which lump sum prices are established in the contract, the quantity of work will not be measured for payment. Payment for each item will be made at the contract lump sum price and will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be made based on the approved quantity measured by the engineer or weight tickets. Payment will constitute full compensation of the work completed as defined by each work item.

B. Items of Work and Construction Details

1. Bid Item No. 1. Site Preparation

This item will consist of work to remove and dispose of existing material to remove vegetation on areas to be excavated or filled. Total depth of vegetative stripping and topsoil stripping shall equal a combined depth of 6" and is estimated to be 938 cubic yards. The topsoil replacement quantity shall be paid separately.

The current wetland outlet includes an AgriDrain water control structure, PVC outlet pipes, and a tractor tire with filled with rocks. The water control structure, pvc pipe, and tractor tire are to be removed and disposed of off-site. The rocks can be placed in other rock piles located within the wetland area.

This item will be paid out as a lump sum.

000 IA CS-005 Pollution Control 2011

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-005, Page 1 of 3 February 2011

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of installing measures or performing work to control erosion and minimize the production of sediment and other pollutants to water and air during construction operations.

2. MATERIALS

All materials furnished shall meet the requirements shown on the drawings or in the specifications.

3. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES AND WORKS

The measures and works shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Staging of Earthwork Activities: The excavation and moving of soil materials shall be scheduled so that areas unprotected from erosion will be minimized. These areas will be unprotected for the shortest time feasible.

Seeding: Structures and disturbed areas shall be seeded as soon as possible after construction is completed.

Temporary seedings may be used as an alternative to other stabilization measures as approved by

NRCS.

Mulching: Construction areas that have been disturbed but have no construction activity scheduled for 21 days or more shall have erosion protection measures applied by the 14th day. This erosion protection may be mulching or other approved temporary measures. Construction areas shall not be left open during a winter shutdown period and shall be protected by mulching.

All seeding and mulching shall be completed in accordance with the seeding plan and Iowa Construction Specification IA-6, Seeding and Mulching for Protective Cover.

The following works may be temporary. If they are installed as a temporary measure, they shall be removed and the area restored to its original state when they are no longer needed or when permanent measures are installed.

Diversions: Diversions may be required to divert clean runoff water away from work areas and to collect runoff from work areas for treatment and safe disposition.

Stream Crossings: Culverts or bridges may be required where construction equipment must cross streams.

Sediment Basins: Sediment basins may be required to settle and filter out sediment from eroding areas to protect properties and streams below the construction site.

Sediment Filters: Straw bale filters, geotextile sediment fences, or other equivalent methods may be used to trap sediment from areas of limited runoff. Sediment filters shall be properly anchored to prevent erosion under them.

Waterways: Waterways may be required for the safe removal of runoff from fields, diversions, and other structures or measures

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-005, Page 2 of 3 February 2011

4. CHEMICAL POLLUTION

The Contractor shall provide watertight tanks or barrels or construct a sump sealed with plastic sheets to be used to dispose of chemical pollutants, such as drained lubricating or transmission oils, greases, soaps, concrete mixer wash water, asphalt, etc., produced as a by-product of the construction work.

At the completion of the construction work, sumps shall be removed and the area restored without causing pollution.

Sanitary facilities such as chemical toilets or septic tanks shall not be placed adjacent to live streams, wells, or springs. They shall be located at a distance sufficient to prevent contamination of any water sources. At the completion of construction work, facilities shall be disposed of without causing pollution.

5. AIR POLLUTION

The burning of brush or trash or disposal of other materials shall adhere to local and state regulations.

Fire prevention measures shall be taken to prevent the start or the spreading of wild fires, which result from project work. Fire breaks or guards shall be constructed at locations shown on the drawings.

All public access or haul roads used by the contractor during construction of the project shall be sprinkled or otherwise treated to fully suppress dust. All dust control methods shall insure safe operations at all times. If chemical dust suppressants are used, the material shall be a commercially available product specifically designed for dust suppression and the application shall follow manufacturer’s requirements and recommendations. A copy of the product data sheet and manufacturer’s recommended application procedures shall be provided to the Engineer five working days before use.

6. MAINTENANCE, REMOVAL, AND RESTORATION

All pollution control measures and works shall be adequately maintained in a functional condition as long as needed during the construction operation. All temporary measures shall be removed and the site restored to as near original conditions as practical.

7. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

items and bid items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in Items of Work and Construction Details section of this specification.

For items of work which lump sum prices are established in the contract, the quantity of work will

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be

1. Subsidiary Item - Pollution Control

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-005, Page 3 of 3 February 2011

This item shall consist of applying and performing all construction activities in a manner that will minimize water pollution, air pollution and soil erosion.

No separate payment will be made for Pollution Control. Compensation for this item will be other items as appropriate.

000 IA-6 Seeding and Mulching for Protective Cover

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-006, Page 1 of 4 February 2011

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of seeding, mulching, and fertilizing all disturbed areas and other areas as indicated on the drawings or otherwise designated.

2. SEEDBED PREPARATION AND APPLICATION

The entire area to be seeded shall be reasonably smooth and all washes and gullies shall be filled to conform to the desired cross-section before actual seedbed preparation is begun. At this stage of the operation, the required fertilizer and lime shall be applied uniformly and incorporated into the top 3 inches of the soil with suitable tillage equipment. The seedbed preparation operation shall be suspended when the soil is too wet or too dry. The seedbed shall be loosened to a depth of at least three inches.

On side slopes steeper than 2-1/2 horizontal to1 vertical, the 3 inch minimum depth of seedbed preparation is not required, but the soil shall be worked enough to insure sufficient loose soil to provide adequate seed cover.

Unless otherwise specified, the seeding operation shall be performed immediately after preparation of the seedbed. The seed shall be drilled or broadcast by equipment that will insure uniform distribution of the seed.

3. MATERIALS

The seeding, fertilizing, and mulching requirements are as specified on Form IA-CPA-4.

Straw from cereal grains or hay will be used as mulching material. It shall be relatively free of weeds.

4. MULCH APPLICATION

The required mulching shall be performed as soon as possible after seeding unless otherwise specified.

The mulch shall be applied uniformly over the area. The type and rate shall be as specified. When mulching is required, all areas seeded during any one day shall be mulched within 24 hours. The mulch may be spread by any means that results in a uniform cover.

The mulch shall be anchored. Anchoring of the mulch may be performed by a mulch anchoring tool or regular farm disk weighted and set nearly straight, by installation of mulch netting, or by other methods approved by NRCS.

5. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. Measurement and Payment

Compensation for any work item described in the contract documents but not listed in the bid schedule will be included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-006, Page 2 of 4 February 2011

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be

“Structure and Waterway/Channel Seeding”:

1. Bid Item No. 2 – Structure and Channel Seeding

This item will consist of seeding the dike except the upstream side slope below the weir elevation, auxiliary spillway, the tile outlet channel side slopes and any other disturbed areas noted on the plans or as determined by engineer.

All seed must be clean and weed free. Seeding rates are expressed in bulk pounds per acre.

Seed quality shall not drop below 70% Pure Live Seed (PLS) where PLS = (percent germination plus percent dormant seed) times percent purity.

Seeding rates are as follows:

Smooth Brome grass 25 pounds/acre

Seed shall be applied with a drill and placed at ¼ to ½ inch deep.

Fertilizer shall be applied on the entire seeding area at the following rate:

Nitrogen (N) 30 pound/acre Phosphorus (P2O5) 30 pounds/acre Potassium (K2O) 40 pounds/acre

Straw mulch shall be applied at a rate of 2 tons per acre on all areas receiving structure and channel seeding.

Seeding shall be completed during the following seeding periods:

Spring March 1 to May 15 Summer August 1 to September 15 Fall November 15 to Freeze-up

If construction is completed during any other time of the year, the seeding shall be performed at the next seeding period.

If seeding is completed during the spring seeding period, a companion crop of oats shall be seeded at a rate of 1-1/2 bushels per acre.

Measurement will be based on the areas successfully seeded to the nearest 0.1 acre.

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-006, Page 3 of 4 February 2011

“Buffer Seeding”:

2. Bid Item No. 3 – Buffer Seeding

This item will consist of seeding the areas designated on the plans as buffer seeding and include borrow areas, disturbed areas not seeded as part of structural seeding, and other areas within the easement. Buffer seeding is not required in area below normal pool elevation established by the weir elevation.

Some areas of the site may have existing CRP vegetation or steep slopes with existing vegetation. Local NRCS personnel will determine if these areas will be included as part of the buffer seeding areas for this project or will be left as is. This may affect the bid quantity and Contractor will verify with Engineer the number of acres that will require buffer seeding.

All seed must be clean and weed free. Seeding rates are expressed in pounds of pure live seed per acre. All seed must be yellow-tagged Iowa ecotype unless approved otherwise by

IDALS-DSCWQ.

Seeding mixture shall include a minimum of 5 native grasses and 10 native forbs. The mixture shall provide a minimum of 30 grass seeds per square foot and 10 forbs seeds per square foot. Number of seeds will be based on Iowa Conservation Practice 327 “Native Species for Wildlife”. Contractor’s proposed seed mix shall be submitted to Engineer and local NRCS office for approval at least 2 weeks before seed is to be applied.

Seeding shall be completed during the following seeding periods:

Spring April 1 to June 30 Fall November 15 to Freeze-up

The seed bed shall be properly prepared prior to seeding:

(a) Any weed control measures shall be completed prior to seeding. If spraying is used, then a span of two weeks shall be allowed between spraying and seeding.

(b) If the land was in soybeans, no additional tillage is required. If the land was in corn or other vegetation, areas to be seeded shall be disked to thoroughly loosen and pulverize the soil to a depth of 3 inches. This may require multiple passes of equipment. If the land was used for pasture and has a smooth surface, the preparation in non-disturbed areas to be seeded shall include mowing any vegetation taller than 12 inches and applying an appropriate herbicide at the labeled rates to emergent growth 2 to 4 weeks after mowing. After the vegetation has died, the area shall be disked thoroughly loosen and pulverize the soil depth of 3 inches. If emergent growth occurs prior to seeding, the areas shall receive a second application of herbicide. Seeding shall not occur until the existing vegetation has died (about 1 week).

(c) If deeper disking is used at the site, a lighter disk or spring harrow shall be used to remove deep furrows.

(d) After disking operations and prior to seed application, the seedbed shall be firmed with a cultipacker or similar piece of equipment.

(e) No lime or fertilizer is to be applied.

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-006, Page 4 of 4 February 2011

Sow seed with contour using a grassland or rangeland drill set for the specified seeding rates. The drill shall be equipped with double coulter furrow openers. The drill shall be subject to acceptance by Engineer. Overlap each successive seeding pass to ensure complete coverage.

Plant seed not more than 1/4 inch deep; some seed may be seen on the surface after seeding.

Broadcasting by centrifugal-type or hydroseeder broadcasters, or by hand shall be allowed in areas not accessible to drills or other equipment. Once broadcast, the seed must be covered with soil to a depth no greater than 1/4 inch by means of hand rakes or other approved methods.

Upon completion of the seeding operation, cultipack the seedbed to provide a positive seed-soil contact. If the drill seeder is equipped with an approved cultipacker or press wheels, separate operations shall not be necessary. The type of cultipacker/seeder to be used shall be subject to acceptance by Engineer.

No mulch shall be required.

Measurement will be based on the area successfully seeded and measured to the nearest

0.1 acre.

3. Subsidiary Item - Weed Control

Weed control may be needed in portions of this site depending upon the start date of the contract, the initiation of grading, and the seeding dates.

Weed control will be added to the contract with a change order to be negotiated between Contractor and Division based on conditions observed and the type of weed control used and will be paid only once. If delays require additional weed control, this will be paid for at Contractor’s own expense.

Weed control may include placement of a cover crop such as oats or rye, spraying with appropriate chemicals, or disking. If thistles are present, only spraying is allowed for weed control and shall include appropriate chemicals designed to control thistles.

210-VI-NEH SPECIFICATIONS CS-008, Page 1 of 2 May 2001

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

Construction Specification 8—Mobilization and Demobilization

1. SCOPE

The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor’s forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required under the contract. It does not include mobilization and demobilization for specific items of work for which payment is provided elsewhere in the contract.

Mobilization will not be considered as work in fulfilling the contract requirements for commencement of work.

2. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL

Mobilization shall include all activities and associated costs for transportation of contractor's personnel, equipment, and operating supplies to the site; establishment of offices, buildings, and other necessary general facilities for the contractor's operations at the site; premiums paid for performance and payment bonds including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements as applicable; and other items specified in section 4 of this specification.

Demobilization shall include all activities and costs for transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies not required or included in the contract from the site; including the disassembly, removal, and site cleanup of offices, buildings, and other facilities assembled on the site specifically for this contract.

This work includes mobilization and demobilization required by the contract at the time of award. If additional mobilization and demobilization activities and costs are required during the performance of the contract as a result of changed, deleted, or added items of work for which the contractor is entitled to an adjustment in contract price, compensation for such costs will be included in the price adjustment for the item or items of work changed or added.

3. PAYMENT

Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices or documentation of direct costs by the contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others. When the total of such payments is less than the lump sum contract price, the balance remaining will be included in the final contract payment.

Payment of the lump sum contract price for mobilization and demobilization will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

Payment will not be made under this item for the purchase costs of materials having a residual value, the purchase costs of materials to be incorporated in the project, or the purchase costs of operating supplies.

4. ITEMS OF WORK AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

210-VI-NEH SPECIFICATIONS CS-008, Page 2 of 2 May 2001 price and will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be

1. Bid Item No. 4 – Mobilzation and Demobilzation

This item shall consist of mobilizing and demobilizing personnel and equipment in preparation to perform the work within the scope of this contract.

Any work that is necessary to provide access to the site including, but not limited to, grading, temporary culverts, and clearing will be included in this item. When construction is completed access areas will be restored, as close as practical, to its original condition.

Any fence removed for access and /or to provide work area shall be replaced with same or like materials as approved by the engineer.

The Contractor shall exercise caution to minimize the amount of damage caused by the grading and clearing operations.

Portable toilets shall be provided at the construction site and used for the sanitary facilities.

This item shall not include transportation of personnel, equipment and operating supplies within the work limits areas of this contract.

Payment will constitute full compensation for related subsidiary item, Pollution Control.

Payment will be made as the work proceeds and will paid out on the percent of the project complete as the work progresses. Payment of the lump sum contract price for mobilization and demobilization will constitute full compensation for the completion of the work.

Contractor is to contact “Iowa One Call” for utility locations a minimum of two (2) days prior to any excavation/construction. The ticket number must be provided to Engineer.

Iowa SPECIFICATION IA CS-009, Page 1 of 4 December 2014

IA-9 SUBSURFACE DRAIN INVESTIGATION,

REMOVAL, AND REPAIR

The work shall consist of investigation, location, repair, and/or removal of subsurface drains (tile) near new or existing animal waste storage facilities or in wetland restoration, enhancement, or creation project areas, or other situations where subsurface drains may be present.

2. INVESTIGATION AND LOCATION

An inspection trench at least 10 inches wide shall be dug at the location shown on the drawings or as directed by the engineer or his representative. The trench shall be at least 6 feet deep measured from the original ground line, unless otherwise shown on the plans. The Engineer or his representative shall examine the trench and excavated material to identify tile lines.

Size, material, operating condition and direction of flow of each conduit shall be documented. Location and flow line elevation of each conduit shall be surveyed with horizontal and vertical control based on benchmarks shown on the plans.

The inspection trench shall be documented by surveying the natural ground and trench bottom location and elevations at the beginning, end, and every 50 feet for trenches longer than 50 feet.

Backfilling shall not be started without approval of the Engineer. See Section 5 for backfill specifications.

Trench shields, shoring and bracing, or other methods necessary to safeguard the workers and work, and to prevent damage to the existing improvements shall be furnished, placed, and subsequently removed by the contractor.

3. TILE REPAIR

Unless designated for removal, replace damaged conduit with new conduit having equal or greater capacity using material specified in Section 6 or 7. When replacing short sections of clay or concrete tile with single-wall corrugated polyethylene pipe, use the next larger nominal size.

Make connections with manufactured fittings and tight joints. Where joints have gaps that would allow soil to enter, cover the joint with a permanent type material such as coal tar pitch treated roofing paper, fiber glass sheet or mat, or plastic sheet.

If the investigation trench has been excavated below the existing drain grade, backfill the trench with gravel or well-pulverized soil in layers not over four (4) inches thick and tamp by hand or manually directed power tamper to provide a firm foundation for the conduit at the existing grade. Do not backfill with any soil containing broken tile fragments.

Using selected soil free of hard clods, rocks, or frozen soil, hand tamp the backfill material around the haunch of the pipe in layers not over four (4) inches thick to provide support. Hold the conduit in place mechanically while

Iowa SPECIFICATION IA CS-009, Page 2 of 4 December 2014 placing excavated material around and over the conduit to ensure proper alignment and grade is maintained.

Complete the backfill operation according to Section 5.

4. TILE REMOVAL

Remove conduits as shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer or his representative, including envelope filter material or other flow enhancing material when present.

Cap or plug the open ends of the disconnected conduit to prevent soil entry when the conduit will continue to function downstream, or otherwise shown on the plans. For a minimum distance of two feet around each sealed conduit end, backfill in layers not over four (4) inches thick and tamp by hand or manually directed power tamper to a density equal to or greater than the surrounding undisturbed soil. Do not backfill with any soil containing broken tile fragments, large stones, frozen material, or large dry clods.

Where tile are located beneath an existing animal waste facility, remove the tile or fill the entire length of tile with concrete or Portland cement grout as shown on the plans. When tile removal is specified, the owner shall contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for permission to remove the drainage tile under the structure. The structure shall be emptied of waste or lowered to a point below the tile prior to its removal. The structure must be retested for percolation and the results submitted to IDNR and approval received prior to reusing the structure.

If shown on the plans or directed by the engineer, reroute upstream drain lines so the capacity of the upstream drainage system is maintained. Install conduit in accordance with Iowa Construction Specification IA-46, Tile Drains for Land Drainage.

5. BACKFILL

Compact soil around disturbed tile as specified in Section 3 (Tile Repair) and Section 4 (Tile Removal). Keep the backfill within 5 feet of the conduit free from large stones, frozen material, and large dry clods. Unless otherwise shown on the plans, backfill the remainder of the trench as follows:

For trenches located under or near structures, backfill in 12-inch layers and compact each layer to a density equal to or greater than the surrounding undisturbed soil.

For other locations, backfill the remainder of each trench with the excavated soil material which shall extend above the ground surface and be well rounded over the trench.

6. MATERIALS

Unless otherwise shown on the plans, conduit and fittings used for repair shall conform to the specifications listed in Table 1. Perforated pipe shall have a water inlet area of at least 1 square inch per foot, provided by perforations spaced uniformly along the long axis of the pipe. The perforations shall be circular or slots. Circular perforations shall not exceed 3/16 inch in diameter. Slots shall not be more than 1/8 inch wide.

Iowa SPECIFICATION IA CS-009, Page 3 of 4 December 2014

Table 1. Acceptable pipe for subsurface drain repair

Kind of Pipe# Specification

Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings, 3 to 6 inch ASTM F 405

Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings, 3 to 24 inch ASTM F 667

Corrugated Profile Wall (Dual Wall) Polyethylene (PE) pipe, 2 to 60 inch ASTM F 2648$

Corrugated Profile Wall (Dual Wall) Polyethylene (PE) pipe, 12 to 60 inch ASTM F 2306$

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40, 80 and 120 ASTM D 1785

PVC Pressure-Rated Pipe (SDR Series) ASTM D 2241

Clay drain tile ASTM C 4

Concrete drain tile ASTM C 412 #Pipe sizes are nominal and the ranges are inclusive $Pipe conforming to AASHTO M 252 (3 to 10 inch), or AASHTO M 294 (12 to 60 inch) is acceptable.

7. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be

1. Bid Item No. 5 – Drain Tile Investigation and Removal

This item will consist of the excavation necessary to locate and remove all tile under the embankment and to locate and determine the tie-in locations for the tile locations shown on the plans. This item shall also include backfilling of the trenches.

This item does not include the additional excavation required to excavate the embankment core trench, if included in the project. Excavation of the core trench is covered under Specification IA-21, Excavation.

The extent of the tile investigation shall be as shown on the drawings. If extra work is required to locate additional tile not shown on the drawings, the Contractor can request additional compensation, but it must be first approved by the Division.

Iowa SPECIFICATION IA CS-009, Page 4 of 4 December 2014

The investigation should reveal where the tile crosses the embankment footprint or where it is located if it does not cross the embankment footprint

Payment for Drainage Tile Investigation and removal shall be made on a lump sum basis.

000 IA-11 Removal of Water

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-011, Page 1 of 2 February 2011

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of the removal of surface water and ground water as needed to perform the required construction in accordance with the plans and specifications.

2. DIVERTING SURFACE WATER

The Contractor shall build, maintain and operate all cofferdams, channels, diversions, flumes, sumps, and other temporary protective works needed to divert surface water away from the construction site while construction is in progress.

3. DEWATERING THE CONSTRUCTION SITE

Foundations, cutoff trenches, borrow areas and other parts of the construction site shall be dewatered as needed for proper execution of the construction work. The Contractor shall furnish, install, operate and maintain all works and equipment needed to perform the dewatering.

4. EROSION AND POLLUTION CONTROL

Removal of water from the construction site, including the borrow areas shall be accomplished in such a manner that erosion and the transmission of sediment and other pollutants are minimized.

5. REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY WORKS

After temporary works have served their purposes and before the Contractor leaves the site, they shall be removed.

6. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. Measurement and Payment

Compensation for any work item described in the contract documents but not listed in the bid schedule will be included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and bid items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in Items of Work and Construction Details section of this specification.

For items of work which lump sum prices are established in the contract, the quantity of work will not be measured for payment. Payment for each item will be made at the contract lump sum price and will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be made based on the approved quantity measured by the engineer or weight tickets. Payment will constitute full compensation of the work completed as defined by each work item.

1. Subsidiary Item - Dewatering

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-011, Page 2 of 2 February 2011

This item shall include all costs to divert, pump, dam or other means to dewater the site as needed to complete construction activities.

No separate payment will be made for Removal of Water. Compensation for this item shall be made subsidiary to other bid items requiring removal of water in order to complete.

000 IA-21 Excavation

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-021, Page 1 of 3 July 2013

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of the excavation required by the drawings and specifications and disposal of the excavated materials. The cutoff trench and any other required excavations shall be dug to the lines and grades shown on the drawings or as staked in the field. Structure or trench excavations will conform to all safety requirements of OSHA.

2. USE OF EXCAVATED MATERIALS

Suitable materials from the specified excavations shall be used in the construction of required permanent earth fill. The suitability of materials for specific purposes shall be determined by the NRCS Inspector.

3. DISPOSAL OF WASTE MATERIAL

All surplus or waste material shall be disposed of in areas shown on the drawings or as approved by the NRCS Inspector. The waste material shall be smoothed and sloped to provide drainage.

4. STRUCTURE AND TRENCH EXCAVATION

Structure or trench excavations will conform to all safety requirements of OSHA.

5. BORROW EXCAVATION

When the quantities of suitable materials obtained from specified excavations are insufficient to construct the specified fills, additional materials shall be obtained from the designated borrow areas as shown on the drawings or as approved by NRCS and the landowner. On wetland projects, borrow shall not be taken from the wetland area within 10 feet of the embankment or as shown on the drawings.

Borrow areas shall be excavated and grading completed in a manner to eliminate steep or unstable side slopes or hazardous or unsightly conditions.

6. OVER-EXCAVATION

Excavation beyond the specified lines and grades shall be corrected by filling the resulting voids with compacted earthfill, except that if the earth is to become the subgrade for riprap, sand or gravel bedding or drainfill, the voids shall be filled with material conforming to the specifications for the riprap, bedding or drainfill, as appropriate.

7. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

A. Measurement and Payment

Compensation for any work item described in the contract documents but not listed in the bid schedule will be included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-021, Page 2 of 3 July 2013

For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the payment will be

The volume of excavation as provided in the bid quantities has been determined from the topographic information shown on the Drawings using a computer program. Payment will be made based on the planned quantities provided unless additional excavation is directed by the Engineer. Excavation resulting from the contractor's improper construction operations, as determined by the Engineer, is not included for measurement and payment.

“Excavation (General)”:

1. Bid Item No. 7 – Excavation (General)

This item will consist of excavation and grading of material needed for the following typical items as shown in the plans:

Core trench Establishing pool final grade Auxiliary spillway.

Excavations required for the placement of toe drain, tile exploration, new tile installation, riprap placement, are not included in this bid quantity and will not be measured for payment.

The cost of excavation for these items are incidental and should be included as part of their corresponding bid items.

This item does not include the excavation for site stripping or topsoil, which is covered under Specification IA-CS-001. “Site Preparation”.

This item includes the hauling of excavated material to be used as earthfill or spoil.

The material excavated with suitable quality shall be used within the dike as directed by engineer.

Suitable excess excavated material shall be disposed of along top of banks for tile outlet channels or in designated areas by Engineer or Engineer's Representative.

See Specification IA-CS-023 for compaction method.

Payment will be based on plan quantity. If unsuitable material is found at the bottom of the core trench, the over excavation shall be measured and paid in a change order.

Payment will constitute full compensation for the following related Subsidiary items: Pollution Control; Removal of Water; and Structure Excavation.

2. Subsidiary Item - Borrow Excavation

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-021, Page 3 of 3 July 2013

This item will consist of excavation of the borrow area for placement of cohesive material in the embankment core and compacted clay liner, if included and as shown in the plans. The cost for excavation and transporting of borrow shall be included in corresponding bid Items listed in Specification IA-CS-023 “Earthfill”.

Borrow from any other area will not be allowed unless directed and approved by the Engineer.

The topsoil from the borrow area shall be removed to a minimum depth of 6" and stockpiled.

When the borrow operations have been completed, grades shall be returned to that indicated on the plans and the topsoil shall be uniformly spread over the entire borrow area to a depth of 6".

No separate payment will be made for strip or respread of topsoil over borrow area.

3. Subsidiary Item - Structure Excavation

This item shall consist of the excavation necessary to install the steel sheet pile, riprap, corrugated metal pipe (CMP) conduit, CMP tile outlets and water control structure in the locations and as shown on the drawings.

No separate payment will be made for Structure Excavation. Compensation for this item will be included in payment with the corresponding bid items for CMP conduit; CMP water control structure; steel sheet pile; and riprap.

000 IA-23 Earthfill

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-023, Page 1 of 4 December 2015

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of the construction of earth fills required by the drawings and specifications. The completed work shall conform to the lines, grades, and elevations shown on the drawings or as staked in the field.

2. MATERIALS

All fill materials shall be obtained from required excavations and designated borrow areas. Fill materials shall contain no sod, brush, roots or other bio-degradable materials. Rocks larger than 6 inches in diameter shall be removed prior to compaction of the fill.

3. FOUNDATION PREPARATION

Foundations for earthfill shall be stripped a minimum of 6 inches to remove vegetation and other unsuitable materials. Foundation surfaces shall be scarified to a minimum depth of 2 inches prior to placing fill material.

Foundation and abutment surfaces shall not be sloped steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical unless otherwise shown on the drawings.

4. PLACEMENT

Fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and the foundation has been inspected and approved by NRCS. Fill shall not be placed upon a frozen surface, nor shall snow, ice, or frozen material be incorporated in the fill.

Adjacent to structures or pipes, fill shall be placed in a manner which will prevent damage. The height of the fill adjacent to structures or pipes shall be increased at approximately the same rate on all sides.

The materials used throughout the earth fill shall be essentially uniform. Selective placement shall be as shown on the drawings or approved by NRCS.

If the surface of any layer becomes too hard and smooth for proper bond with the succeeding layer, it shall be scarified to a minimum depth of 2 inches before the next layer is placed.

The top surfaces of embankments shall be maintained approximately level during construction, except that a cross-slope of approximately 2% shall be maintained to ensure effective drainage.

When moving fill material from the borrow area(s) to the embankment by use of bulldozers only, the following steps shall be followed:

Immediately after the borrow material is pushed to the embankment, it shall be spread in horizontal lifts placed parallel to the centerline of the embankment.

Compactive effort will then be applied by operating equipment parallel to the centerline of the fill or embankment.

Lift thicknesses shall be in strict compliance with Clause 6, below.

Sectional fills are not allowed unless they are shown on the construction drawings.

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-023, Page 2 of 4 December 2015

5. CONTROL OF MOISTURE CONTENT

The moisture content of the fill material shall be adequate for obtaining the required compaction. Material that is too wet shall be dried to meet this requirement, and material that is too dry shall have water added and mixed until the requirement is met.

The moisture content of the fill material shall be such that a ball formed with the hands does not crack or separate when struck sharply with a pencil and will easily ribbon out between the thumb and finger.

Earth foundations under and adjacent to concrete structures shall be prevented from drying and cracking before concrete and backfill are placed.

The application of water to the fill materials shall be accomplished at the borrow areas insofar as possible.

6. COMPACTION

Earth fill shall be compacted by one of the following methods as specified on the plans or in Section 8, Special Specifications. If no method is specified, compaction will be in accordance with Method 1.

Method 1 - Earthfill shall be placed so that the wheels or tracks of the loaded hauling equipment, traveling in a direction parallel to the centerline of fill, pass over the entire surface of each layer being placed. Low ground pressure vehicles shall not be used for this purpose.

Method 2 - Two (2) complete passes of a tamping-type roller will be made over each layer. The roller shall be capable of exerting a minimum force of two hundred (200) pounds per square inch.

Method 3 - Minimum density shall be 90% of the maximum density as determined by ASTM D 698 and as shown on the plans.

The maximum thickness of a lift of fill before compaction shall be 9 inches, unless otherwise indicated on the drawings.

Fill adjacent to structures, pipe conduits, and appurtenances shall be placed in layers not more than 4 inches thick and compacted to a density equivalent to that of the surrounding fill. Methods used to obtain compaction for fine or coarse grained materials are as follows:

For fine grained materials, hand tamping or manually directed power tampers may be used. Hand compaction only shall be used to compact the earthfill under the bottom half of circular pipes.

Manually directed power tampers shall not be used in tight spaces where applying full compactive effort will result in direct contact of the tamper plate with the pipe. Care should be taken so that compaction around the spillway pipe does not cause uplift of the pipe resulting in a void beneath the pipe.

For coarse grained materials (sands and gravels), vibratory plate compactors shall be used for obtaining compaction. However, hand tamping shall be used to compact the material under the bottom half of circular pipes.

In all cases, follow manufacturer instructions for the specific compaction equipment being used. Heavy equipment shall not be operated within 2 feet of any structure or pipe.

Compacting of fill adjacent to concrete structures shall not be started until the concrete is 7 days old.

7. ISLANDS, MOUNDS, AND LOAFING AREAS ON WETLAND RESTORATION,

ENHANCEMENT, OR CREATION PROJECTS

Islands shall be randomly located within the wetland area at locations shown on the drawings or as staked in the field. The orientation of island shorelines shall be random with attention given to prevailing

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-023, Page 3 of 4 December 2015 winds to limit wave damage. In general, the side of the island with the longest dimension shall be parallel to the prevailing wind direction. Side slopes of islands shall be as shown on the drawings, but in no case shall be steeper than 6 horizontal to 1 vertical. Island shapes shall be irregular.

Loafing areas shall be constructed in the areas shown on the drawings or as staked in the field and shall be graded to drain runoff water. The elevation of at least one loafing area should be above the maximum water level whenever possible.

Excavated material not suitable for embankments, wetland dikes, or islands can be used to create mounds or blended into surrounding topography to create a natural appearance. Spoil material shall not be spread on existing wetland areas.

Organic soils shall not be used to construct islands, loafing areas, dikes, or embankments.

8. SPECIFIC SITE REQUIREMENTS

For items of work which specific unit prices are established in the contract, the volume of earthfill will be computed to the nearest cubic yard by the method of average cross-sectional end areas.

No deduction in volume will be made for embedded items, such as, conduits inlet structures and their appurtenances. The pay limits for computation shall be as shown on the drawings with the further provisions that earthfill voids resulting from over excavation of the foundation, outside specified lines and grades, will be included in the measurement for payment only under the following conditions:

Where such over excavation is directed by the engineer to remove unsuitable material, and

Where the unsuitable condition is not a result of the contractor's improper construction operations as determined by the engineer.

Earthfill beyond the specified lines and grades to backfill excavation required for compliance with OSHA requirements will be considered subsidiary to the earthfill bid item(s).

Payment for each type and compaction class of earthfill and earth backfill is made at the contract unit price for that type and compaction class of earthfill. Such payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, material, equipment, and all other items necessary and incidental to the performance of the work.

Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in this specific section.

Items of work to be performed in conformance with this specification and the construction details therefore are:

“Earthfill (General)”:

1. Bid Item No. 8 – Earthfill (General Dam)

This item shall consist of the earthfill necessary to construct the submerged berms and additional fill to be placed over the tile to provide adequate cover. Cohesive material found

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-023, Page 4 of 4 December 2015 during general grading and compacted liner removal can be used for these areas. Sand and gravel found on site shall not be used for this earthfill.

Compaction shall be Method 1.

Rocks larger than 6" shall be removed prior to compaction.

Payment for these items shall be based on plan quantity unless additional length or location of tile varies from what is shown on the plans. The plan quantity is assumes shrinkage of 20%.

Control, Removal of Water, and Backfill Required Excavation.

“Earthfill (Dam Core)”:

2. Bid Item No. 9 – Earthfill (Dam Core)

This item will consist of earthfill placement and compaction necessary to construct the portion of the embankment designated the embankment core, including the core trench. Cohesive material taken from the designated borrow area should be used for this area. Sand and gravel found on site shall not be used for fill for these items.

Compaction shall be Method 2.

Rocks larger than 6" shall be removed prior to compaction.

Payment for this item shall be based on plan quantity. The plan quantity does include a shrinkage value of 20%.

Control, Removal of Water, and Backfill Required Excavation.

3. Subsidiary Item - Backfill Required Excavation

This item shall consist of backfilling the areas excavated to install the other components related to the project such as piping or structures and to locate and remove the tile lines.

Compaction adjacent to the structures shall be as indicated above. All other compaction shall be Method 1 or equivalent.

No separate payment will be made for Backfill of Structure Excavation. Compensation for this item will be included in payment for Corrugated Metal Pipe; CMP Drawdown Structure; Riser Inlet Structure, Tile Investigation and Removal and Dual Wall HDPE.

000 IA-26 Topsoiling

NRCS, IA SPECIFICATION IA CS-026, Page 1 of 2 February 2011

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of salvaging topsoil from borrow areas or required excavations and spreading it on the exposed disturbed areas.

2. QUALITY OF TOPSOIL

Topsoil shall consist of friable surface soil reasonably free of grass, roots, weeds, sticks, stones, or other foreign materials.

3. EXCAVATION

After the site has been cleared and grubbed, the topsoil shall be removed from borrow areas and required excavation areas to the depth as shown on the drawings. Topsoil shall be stockpiled at locations approved by NRCS.

4. SPREADING

Spreading shall not be done when the ground or topsoil is frozen, excessively wet, or otherwise in a condition detrimental to the work. Surfaces designated to be covered shall be lightly scarified just prior to the spreading operation. Where compacted fills are designated to be covered by topsoil, the topsoil shall be placed concurrently with the fill and shall be bonded to the compacted fill with the equipment.

Topsoil shall be placed to the minimum depth shown on the drawings. After the spreading operation is completed, the surface shall be finished to a reasonably smooth surface.

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