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Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

A001

*FAILURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS AMENDMENT IN BLOCK 19 OF THE SF 1442 BY THE DESIGNATED DATE AND HOUR SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID (REFER TO ITEM 11.)

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 WEST DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

ATTENTION: DOUG WHITCOMB

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

6982AF24B000012

5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

9/17/2024

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9/25/2024

0*

*See Item 14

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SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges, on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

PHILIP R. HAHN

109192

09/09/2024

HDR ENGINEERING, INC.

TEXAS REGISTERED FIRM

F-754

A001 09/09/2024

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Section 101. — TERMS, FORMAT, AND DEFINITIONS

101.03 Abbreviations.

(a) Acronyms. Add the following:

EEBACS — Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System GSA – General Services Administration USFWS – United States Fish and Wildlife Service TCESFO – Texas Costal Ecological Service Field Office

(b) US Customary abbreviations and symbols. Delete the text and substitute the following:

ºF — degrees Fahrenheit temperature A — ampere electric current

ac. — acre area BTU — British Thermal Unit energy

cu. in. or in3 — cubic inches volume

cu. ft., cf, ft3 or CUFT — cubic feet volume

cu. yd., cy, yd3 or CUYD — cubic yards volume D — day time deg. or º — degree plane angle Fc — foot-candles luminous intensity

fl. oz. — fluid ounces volume

ft. or ' — foot or feet length gal. or GAL — gallon volume H — Henry inductance

hr. or HR — hour time Hz — hertz (s-1) frequency

in. or " inch or inches length K — kelvin temperature lb or LB, lbs — pound, pounds mass Lbf — pound-force force lnft or LNFT linear foot length

mi. — miles length min. or m — minute time min. or ' — minute plane angle

oz. — ounces mass Psi — pounds/square inch pressure Q — cubic feet/second flow rate sec. or s — second time sec. or " — second plane angle

sq. in. or in2 — square inches area

sq. ft., sf, ft2 or SQFT — square feet area

sq. yd., sy, yd2 or SQYD — square yards area

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T — short ton (2000 lbs) mass V — volt (W/A) electric potential W — watt (J/s) power yd or YD — yard or yards length Ω — ohm V/A electric resistance

(c) Metric unit abbreviations and symbols. Delete the text and substitute the following:

A — ampere electric current Cd — candella luminous intensity oC — degree Celsius temperature D — day time deg. or º — degree plane angle g or gram — gram mass H — Henry inductance Ha — hectare area

hr. or HR — hour time Hz — hertz (s-1) frequency J — Joule (N.m) energy K — kelvin temperature Kg — kilogram mass L — liter volume Lx — lux illuminance M — meter length mm — millimeter length m2 — meter squared area m3 — cubic meter volume min. or m — minute time min. or ' — minute plane angle N — Newton (kg.m/s2) force Pa — Pascal (N/m2) pressure sec. or s — second time sec. or " — second plane angle T — metric ton Mass V — volt (W/A) electric potential W — watt (J/s) Power Ω — ohm V/A electric resistance

101.04 Definitions.

Add the following:

EEBACS — Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System. A web-based system used by the Government, Construction Contractors, and Subcontractors on this Government contract to prepare “Inspector’s Daily Record of Construction Operations” (Contractors Daily Reports) and measurement notes (pay notes and field measurement documentation).

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Roadway Prism Delete the text and substitute the following:

Roadway Prism – The area between the original terrain cross-section and the final design cross-section.

Subcontractor Delete the text and substitute the following:

Subcontractor – An individual or legal entity with which the Contractor sublets part of the work. This includes subcontractors and material suppliers at any tier.

Section 103. — SCOPE OF WORK

103.05 Partnering. Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following:

If the partnering offer is accepted, mutually agree with the CO on the level of organizational involvement and the need for a professional to facilitate the partnering process. Engage the facilitator and other resources for key Contractor representatives and the CO to attend a partnership development and team-building workshop. Hold additional progress meetings upon mutual agreement.

Section 105. — CONTROL OF MATERIAL

105.01 Source of Supply and Quality Requirements. Add the following:

Materials containing petroleum-based solvents such as cutback asphalts and traffic paints may be restricted from use by local laws or ordinances in certain geographic areas. Upon presenting proof of such restrictions, alternate materials considered acceptable to the CO may be substituted for the materials specified in the contract.

Add the following:

Certify, according to Subsection 107.10 (d)(2), that sources of rock, sand, gravel, earth, subsoil, or other natural material imported into the project construction limits are noxious weed free.

105.04 Storing and Handling Material. Add the following after the third sentence of the second paragraph:

For Contractor-located, non-commercial staging, storing, and material handling areas, secure environmental clearances according to Subsection 107.10.

Add the following:

The Contractor may use the staging areas shown in the plans (Route 010 Refuge Entrance Road 132+60 RT and Route 011 Windmill Road 44+50 RT to 47+00 RT) for staging and storage of materials. Obtain approval from CO at least 7 days prior to using any of the staging areas.

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The Contractor will be responsible for locating their own water source. No fresh water source is available.

Use all products according to the manufacturer’s recommendations for handling, storage, and disposal.

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas and FAR Clause 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. Maintain the staging and storage areas in a clean, neat, and orderly condition satisfactory to the CO.

Store construction materials within the limits indicated on the contract drawings. Properly store materials according to the applicable permit and the requirements in Section 107, 157, 203, 204, 624, and 625. Check the storage areas weekly and according to the applicable permit.

Store construction, building and waste materials, and containers in designated areas indoors or protect with a suitable covering.

Submit a site map showing the material storage and stockpile locations at least 14 calendar days prior to the start of construction activities.

Keep the manufacturer’s MSDS, an inventory of the material, and emergency numbers near the storage area. Take appropriate measures to ensure that incompatible chemicals are not stored next to each other.

Section 106. — ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

106.01 Conformity with Contract Requirements. Delete (a) and (b) and substitute the following:

(a) Disputing Government test results. If the accuracy of Government test results is disputed, promptly inform the CO. If the dispute is unresolved after reasonable steps are taken to resolve the dispute, further evaluation may be obtained by written request. Include a narrative describing the dispute and a proposed resolution protocol that addresses the following:

(1) Sampling method

(2) Number of samples

(3) Sample transport

(4) Test procedures

(5) Testing laboratories

(6) Reporting

(7) Estimated time and costs

(8) Validation process

(b) Alternatives to removing and replacing non-conforming work. As an alternative to removal and replacement, the Contractor may submit a written request to:

(1) Have the work accepted at a reduced price; or

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(2) Be given permission to perform corrective measures to bring the work into conformity.

The request must contain supporting rationale and documentation. Include references or data justifying the proposal based on an evaluation of test results, effect on service life, value of material or work, quality, aesthetics, and other tangible engineering basis. The CO will determine disposition of the nonconforming work.

Add the following after (b):

The number of significant figures used in the calculations will be according to ASTM E 29, absolute method.

Where sample/testing procedures make reference to AASHTO, ASTM, or other standards (designated as FLH T), the procedure as modified in the Materials Manual shall govern. Where the specifications make reference to AASHTO Test T11, “Procedure B - Washing Using a Wetting Agent” shall be the procedure followed.

Where the specifications make reference to AASHTO Test T310, “Direct Transmission Method of In- Place Nuclear Density and Moisture Content” shall be the procedure followed.

106.02 Visual Inspection. Delete the Subsection and substitute the following:

106.02 Visual Inspection. Acceptance is based on visual inspection of the work for compliance with the contract requirements. In the absence of specific contract requirements or tolerances, use prevailing industry standards.

106.03 Certification. Add the following after the second paragraph:

See Table 106-3 for schedule for full or partial acceptance by material certification. Submit certification and sample of material for testing as required.

Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Check certifications before incorporating the material into the work to ensure that the requirements of the contract have been met. Mark the certifications with the following information:

Project number and name;

Pay item number and description;

Contractor signed certification stating “to the best of our knowledge the materials certified by the attached certification represent the materials incorporated into the work of this contract”; and

Date.

Table 106-3 Schedule For Full or Partial Acceptance by Materials Certification. Add Table 106-3 following Table 106-2.

Table 106-3 Schedule For Full or Partial Acceptance by Materials Certification

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Section Description Material Material Property Or Specification

Frequency Certification Sample

Minor Crushed

Aggregate Crushed Aggregate

Source, Quality and Gradation

1 per source 1 per source

312 Dust Palliative Calcium Chloride

Magnesium Chloride, Lignosulfonate, As specified 1 per shipment First shipment

403 Asphalt Concrete Aggregate Asphalt

Mix

Source quality, Gradation, Stability, and Grade 1 per mix 1 per source

634 and

Permanent Pavement Markings, Temporary Traffic Control

634.02 as applicable, 635 as applicable

As specified 1 per source -----

701 Hydraulic Cement

Portland Cement, Blended Hydraulic

Cement, Masonry and Mortar Cement

AASHTO M 85, M

240, ASTM C 91 and ASTM C1392 as applicable

1 per shipment 1 per 100 tons

702.01 Asphalt Material Asphalt Cement

AASHTO M 226 or

M 320, as applicable

1 per shipment 1 per shipment

702.02 Asphalt Material Emulsified Asphalt

AASHTO M 140 or M 208 as applicable

1 per shipment 1 per shipment

702.03 Asphalt Material

Asphalt Materials used for Damproofing and Waterproofing

Concrete and Masonry Surfaces

As specified for each type of asphalt material 1 per shipment -----

702.05 Antistrip As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

Concrete and Plastic

Pipe As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

707 Metal Pipe As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

708 Plastic Pipe As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

Reinforcing and

Prestressing Steel As specified As applicable 1 per shipment

For 709.01 submit 3, 1-yard (1-meter) bars of each size and grade of bar furnished.

709.02 submit 1 6-foot (2-meter) length for each size furnished

710 Fence and Guardrail As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

Concrete Curing

Material and Admixtures

As specified As applicable 1 per material source per material type

712 Joint Material (all) As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

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Section Description Material Material Property Or Specification

Frequency Certification Sample

Roadside

Improvement Materials (all)

As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

Geosynthetic Material (all)

As specified As applicable 1 per shipment 1 per project per type 715 Piling As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

Material for Timber

Structures Timber and Hardware As applicable 1 per shipment -----

717 Structural Metal As specified As applicable 1 per shipment

717.01(e) minimum

6 per shipment for each size used.

717.10 1 per project

Traffic Signing and Marking Material

(all) As specified As applicable 1 per shipment -----

719 Paint As specified As applicable 1 per batch\lot

1 sample for quantities

> 25 gallons (100L)

Structural Wall and Stabilized

Embankment Material (all)

As specified As applicable 1 per shipment per material type

Electrical and Illumination Material (all)

As specified As applicable 1 per shipment per material type

722 Anchor Material As specified As applicable 1 per shipment per material type

Miscellaneous materials As specified As applicable

1 per shipment per material type

Section 107. — LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC

107.01 Laws to be Observed. Add the following:

Obtain and submit Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Form DF-M100 “Request for Approval of Traffic Control Plan” to the CO and TXDOT for approval 14 days prior to intersection tie-in work at FM 1985 and placement of temporary traffic control devices along FM 1985 or any other intersecting roadway tie-in work outside of the USFWS Refuge boundaries. Contractor is responsible for obtaining, submitting, and covering costs associated with TXDOT Form DF-M100 requirements for approval.

Link to TXDOT Form DF-M100: https://ftp.txdot.gov/pub/txdot/hou/resources/permits/tcp-forms.pdf.

Section 401 and 404 of the Clean Water Act.

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Comply with the terms and conditions of any permits that authorize the discharge of dredged or fill material in waters of the U.S., including Section 404 permits and Section 401 water quality certifications. See the appendix for permits.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)

Comply with the requirements of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit No. TXR 150000.

Link to Construction General Permit No. TXR 150000:

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/permitting/stormwater/general/construction/2023-cgp-txr150000.pdf

This permit is scheduled to expire on March 5, 2028. Amend the SWPPP and site plan when a new permit goes into effect to meet new permit conditions.

Prepare a SWPPP and Construction Site Notice (CSN) per the TPDES Construction General Permit No.

TXR 150000 Part II Permit Applicability and Coverage, Section E Obtaining Authorization to Discharge, (2) Automatic Authorization for Small Construction Activities.

107.02 Protection and Restoration of Property and Landscape.

Add the following at the end of this subsection:

The locations of the utilities shown in the plans have been certified to a Quality Level D according to the CFLHD Utility Data Quality Certification requirements:

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/row/cfl/documents/UtilityDataQualityLevelCertification.doc Table 107-1

Status of Utilities

Company Utility Type Contact Name

Phone Number

Status 1, 2, 3, or 4

Entergy Electric (800)-

368-3749

Windstream Telephone/Communications (800)

600-5050

CLCND

(Chambers and Liberty Navigation District)

Canal System Irrigation Water Claudia Sandoval

(409) 267-3541

Status 1: The utilities are in conflict with the project and require relocation by others during construction.

Status 2: The utilities are in conflict with the project and require relocation by the Contractor during construction.

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Status 3: The utilities are in conflict with the project and require relocation by others before construction.

Status 4: The utilities are located within the project rights of way but require no relocation.

107.05 Responsibility for Damage Claims. Delete the first sentence of the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Before work begins, submit “certificates of insurance” certifying that the policies will not be changed or canceled until 30 days written notice has been given to the Government.

107.08 Sanitation, Health, and Safety. Delete the first paragraph and substitute the following:

Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.236-13 Accident Prevention, Alternate 1. Submit an accident prevention plan.

107.10 Environmental Protection.

(a) Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act) 33 USC § 1251 et seq. Add the following:

(4) Do not ford running streams with construction equipment. Obtain approval from the CO to use temporary bridges or other structures whenever crossings are necessary.

(5) Immediately clear ephemeral drainages, intermittent and perennial streams, lakes and reservoirs of all work items, debris or other obstructions placed by or resulting from construction operations.

(6) Locate machinery servicing and refueling areas away from streambeds and washes to reduce the possibility and minimize the impacts of accidental spills or discharges.

(b) Oil and hazardous substances. Add the following to the end of the third paragraph:

Sand or soils are not approved absorbent materials.

Add the following to the end of the fourth paragraph:

Report the spill to the appropriate federal, state, and local authorities as required by the SPCC plan or hazardous spill plan.

(c) Dirt, plant, and foreign material. Add the following:

All vehicles and equipment entering the project area must be clean of noxious weeds and free from oil leaks and are subject to inspection. Wash all construction equipment to thoroughly remove all dirt, plant, and other foreign material prior to entering the project. Particular attention must be shown to the under carriage and any surface where soil containing exotic seeds may exist. Allow the CO to inspect each piece of equipment before entering the project. Provide the cleaning and inspection records to the CO. Equipment found operating on the project that has not been inspected or has oil leaks will be shut down and subject to citation.

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(d) Clearances for Contractor-selected, noncommercial areas. Add the following to the end of the first paragraph:

Use rock, sand, gravel, earth, subsoil, or other natural materials from a Contractor-selected non-commercial materials source that has been certified free of noxious weeds. Materials imported into the project limits which do not include a noxious weed free certification may be rejected and ordered by the CO to be removed from the project limits. The CO has the discretion of requesting inspection of certified materials by a third party and rejecting the use of the source if noxious weeds or seeds thereof are found to be present.

Add the following:

(5) Any required Certifications.

Add the following:

(e) Project-specific commitments.

1. Conduct a coordination meeting with the CO and USFWS Biologist 14 days prior to all work in or adjacent to Black Rail (BLRA) habitat as identified by the USFWS so that employees or contractors work within the established footprint of the project. The USFWS may flag or delineate specific BLRA habitat areas as needed for avoidance. Limit work activities and ground disturbance activities to within the construction limits shown in the plans including staging areas.

Resume work only after approval of the CO in areas near BLRA habitat.

2. Coordinate with the CO to identify areas where there is a risk of damage to areas outside the work construction limits.

3. Complete vegetation removal before BLRA nests are built (before March 1) or after young have left the nests (after September 30).

107.11 Protection of Forests, Parks, and Public Lands. Add the following:

The Anahuac and McFaddin National Wildlife Refuges fire prevention plan involving emergency curtailment of operations will be provided by Anahuac and McFaddin National Wildlife Refuges. The CO will order the suspension of burning and other operations when directed to do so by the Refuges.

No adjustments in the contract completion date will be made for partial or total suspension of burning operations.

Section 108. — PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS

108.01 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. Add the following:

Limit operations according to Subsection 107.10(e) and Section 156.

Limit operations as follows:

(a) Do not perform onsite work from April 1 to April 30.

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(b) Limit construction activities to between 30 minutes before sunrise and 30 minutes before sunset.

(c) No nighttime work allowed.

(d) No weekend work allowed.

During the listed Federal holidays and surrounding days as shown in Table 108-2, perform no work except to maintain traffic control devices, erosion control devices, the roadway driving surface, and to control dust.

Table 108-2 Federal Holidays and Surrounding Days

Federal Holiday

Time Remarks

Birthday of Martin Luther

King, Jr.

12:00 Noon Friday to 6:00 am Tuesday

Washington’s Birthday

12:00 Noon Friday to 6:00 am Tuesday

Memorial Day 12:00 Noon Friday to

6:00 am Tuesday

Juneteenth National

Independence Day

12:00 Noon June 18 to 6:00 am June 20

Independence Day

12:00 Noon July 3 to 6:00 am July 5

If July 4 falls on a weekend, Friday, or Monday, do not work the weekend.

Labor Day 12:00 Noon Friday to

6:00 am Tuesday

Columbus Day 12:00 Noon Friday to

6:00 am Tuesday

Veterans Day 12:00 Noon November 10 to 6:00 am November 12

Thanksgiving 12:00 Noon Wednesday to

6:00 am Monday

Christmas / New Year’s

12:00 Noon December 23 to 6:00 am January 2

If December 23 or January 1 falls on a Monday, do not work the adjacent weekend and do not work on December 23. If January 1 falls on a Friday, do not work the weekend.

Schedule at least 2 non-work days out of every 14 calendar days. The selected non-work days do not need to be consecutive, but they must be scheduled. Notify the CO at least 2 weeks before changing the scheduled days off.

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The CO may grant written approval for exemptions to scheduled days off for specific project operations and for periods of limited duration.

Add the following:

The CO will issue a Notice to Proceed before commencement of any work. If Schedule A is awarded, the completion date is March 31, 2025. No additional time will be added if Option X is awarded.

Add the following:

Use the Government’s web-based system, Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System (EEBACS), to prepare all “Inspector’s Daily Record of Construction Operations” (Contractors Daily Reports) and measurement notes (pay notes and field measurement documentation).

Attend a training session on the use of EEBACS. The training session will require up to 4 hours. No more than 3 Contractor staff may attend the training unless approved by the CO. The Contractor shall be responsible for training additional staff.

Complete and electronically submit “EEBACS User Account Form” (Form EEBACS-001) for each individual requiring EEBACS access. Submit forms to the CO at the preconstruction conference or at least 10 days prior to the start of any contract work or EEBACS training. As needed, request additional system access using Form EEBACS-001 and allow 7 days for system access.

Maintain active EEBACS accounts for all contractor staff who use EEBACS and ensure that the CO is notified within 24 hours after an account holder is reassigned or no longer employed by the Contractor.

Within 24 hours after an account holder is reassigned or no longer employed by the Contractor, submit an EEBACS-001 form requesting that the account be disabled.

The electronic version of EEBACS-001 is available at:

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/estimates/forms

108.02 Subcontracting. Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Within 14 days of subcontract award, submit a completed SF 1413 and 1413S. Complete Part I for each Subcontractor, and include Part II when the Subcontractor performs on-site work. Complete other forms that may be required by the Government to show the work subcontracted and the total dollar amount of the subcontract. Submit the above required information for each Subcontractor at lower tiers.

108.04 Failure to Complete Work on Time.

Delete the second and fourth paragraphs and substitute the following.

Liquidated damages in the amount specified in FAR Clause 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages — Construction will be assessed for each day beyond the time allowed to complete the contract until substantial completion of the work.

Delete Table 108-1.

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Section 109. — MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

109.01 Measurement of Work. Add the following after the sixth paragraph:

Prepare, sign, and submit electronic measurement notes (pay notes and supporting field documentation) using EEBACS. Measurement notes will be reviewed by the CO. Unacceptable measurement notes will be electronically rejected and returned. Correct rejected measurement notes and resubmit electronically.

109.02 Measurement Terms and Definitions.

(c) Cubic yard (Cubic meter).

(1) Cubic yard (Cubic meter) in-place. Delete this subsection and substitute the following:

Measure the solid volumes by a method approved by the CO, or by a surface to surface method approved by the CO.

(o) Square foot and Square yard (Square meter). Add the following: Do not measure overlaps.

109.08 Progress Payments.

(a) General. Delete the last sentence and substitute the following:

The CO may withhold partial progress payment according to Subsection 109.08 (g) for failure to make satisfactory progress until a construction schedule or schedule update is approved by the CO.

(b) Closing date and invoice submittal date. Delete the text and substitute the following:

Submit invoices to the designated billing office by the 7th day after the closing date. Invoices received by the designated billing office after the 16th day following the closing date will not be accepted for payment processing that month. Include late, unprocessed invoice submittals in the following months invoice.

(d) Government’s receiving report. Delete the first sentence and substitute the following:

The Government’s receiving report will be developed using the measurements and quantities from Pay Notes received by the CO in EEBACS and determined acceptable.

(e) Processing progress payment requests.

(1) Proper invoices. Delete the title and text and substitute the following:

(1) Invoices received by the 7th day following the closing date.

(a) Proper invoices. If the invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), and the quantities and unit prices shown on the Contractor's invoice agree with the corresponding

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quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the invoice will be paid.

(b) Defective invoices. If the invoice does not meet the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), or if any of the quantities or unit prices shown on the Contractor's invoice exceed the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the invoice will be deemed defective and the Contractor so notified according to FAR Clause 52.232-27(a)(2). Defective invoices will not be corrected by the Government and will be returned to the Contractor within 7 days after the Government's designated billing office receives the invoice.

Revise and resubmit returned invoices by the 18th day following the closing date. The CO will evaluate the revised invoice. If the invoice still does not meet the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), the Contractor will be so notified according to FAR Clause 52.232-27(a)(2), and no progress payment will be made that month. Correct the deficiencies and resubmit the invoice the following month.

If the revised invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), but still had quantities or unit prices exceeding the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the Government's data for that item or work will be used. The Contractor's invoice, as revised by the Government's receiving report, will be forwarded for processing by the 23rd day following the closing date. The Contractor will be notified by the 23rd day following the closing date of the reasons for any changes to the invoice.

(2) Defective invoices. Delete the title and text and substitute the following:

(2) Invoices received between the 8th and 16th day following the closing date.

(a) Proper invoices. If the invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), and the quantities and unit prices shown on the Contractor's invoice agree with the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the CO's receiving report, the invoice will be deemed proper and forwarded for processing within 7 days of receipt.

(b) Defective invoices. If the invoice does not meet the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), the invoice will be deemed defective, the Contractor so notified according to FAR Clause 52.232-27(a)(2), and no progress payment will be made that month. Correct the deficiencies and resubmit the invoice the following month.

If the invoice meets the requirements of Subsection 109.08(c), but has quantities or unit prices exceeding the corresponding quantities and unit prices shown on the Government's receiving report, the Government's data for that item of work will be used. The Contractor's invoice, as revised by the Government's receiving report, will be forwarded for processing within 7 days of the Government's receipt of the invoice. The Contractor will be notified of the reasons for any changes to the invoice.

(f) Partial payments. Delete the subsection and substitute the following:

(f) Partial payments. Progress payments may include partial payment for material to be incorporated in the work according to FAR Clause 52.232-5(b)(2), provided the material meets the requirements of

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the contract and is delivered on, or in the vicinity of, the project site or stored in acceptable storage places.

Partial payments for stockpiled manufactured material (aggregates) will be based on Contractor process control test results. If test results show the material to be out-of-specification, or in “reject” where statistical evaluation procedures are used, no payment for stockpiled materials will be made.

Partial payment for material does not constitute acceptance of such material for use in completing items of work. Partial payments will not be made for living or perishable material until incorporated into the project.

Individual and cumulative partial payments for preparatory work and material will not exceed the lesser of:

(1) 80 percent of the contract bid price for the item; or

(2) 100 percent of amount supported by copies of invoices submitted.

The quantity paid will not exceed the corresponding quantity estimated in the contract. The CO may adjust partial payments as necessary to protect the Government.

Section 152. — CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

Construction Requirements

152.04 General. Add the following to the second paragraph:

The Government will establish basic survey control points for vertical and horizontal control of the project.

For Schedule A, Routes 010 Refuge Entrance Road, 900 Visitor Center Parking, 012 Shoveler’s Pond Road, 100 Boat Ramp Road, 010 Clam Lake Road, and 900 Clam Lake Parking, no survey data will be provided.

For Schedule A Routes 104 East Bayou Bay Tract Road, 921 East Bayou Bay Tract Parking and Option X Route 011, the Government will furnish the following:

(1) 3D coordinates and offset distance from centerline for subgrade and surface course finishing stakes at 50-foot (20-meter) intervals and miscellaneous intermediate stations.

(2) Slope stake data containing centerline grade and slope staking information at 50-foot (20-meter) station intervals and miscellaneous intermediate stations.

(3) Computer listings containing horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, earthwork quantities, and staking details showing superelevation template data and slope information.

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Perform additional conversions and calculations as necessary for convenient use of Government-furnished data. The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy of all information converted from the Government-furnished data. Provide immediate notification of apparent errors in the furnished data.

Delete the last sentence of the fourth paragraph from the bottom of the subsection and substitute the following:

Reestablish missing control points and stakes before slope staking begins.

152.05 Survey and Staking Requirements.

(b) Centerline establishment. Add the following:

Reestablishment of centerline may be ordered by the CO and paid for under Section 623 for purposes other than to control the work.

(d) Slope and references stakes.

(2) Conventional survey methods. Add the following:

When the centerline curve radius is less than or equal to 250 feet (75 meters), use a maximum longitudinal spacing between stakes of 25 feet (8 meters). When the centerline is on a tangent or the curve radius is greater than 250 feet (75 meters), use a maximum longitudinal spacing between stakes of 50 feet (15 meters).

(f) Grade-finishing stakes. Delete (1) AMG method.

(g) Culverts. Delete the text and substitute the following:

Field verify the size, type, length, inverts, and slope of existing culvert at Route 011 43+72 prior to beginning construction.

Verify and set culvert locations at the inlet, outlet, and inlet basin points according to the existing culvert and field conditions. Plot the centerline of the proposed culvert at a 1:20 scale. Show the natural ground, the flow line, the roadway section, and the culvert including end treatments and other appurtenances. Provide the elevations, grade, culvert length, degree of elbow, catch points, and hinge points on the plot.

Perform the following if the culvert design shown in the plans does not fit field conditions, when the CO requires adjustment to a culvert location, or when a culvert design isn’t provided for a new culvert, culvert replacement, or culvert extension:

(1) Recommend a revised culvert location and alignment if needed.

(2) Survey and record the ground profile along the culvert centerline;

(3) Determine the slope catch points at the inlet and outlet;

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(4) Set reference points and record information necessary to determine culvert length and end treatments;

(5) Plot to scale the profile along the culvert centerline. Show the natural ground, the flow line, the roadway section, and the culvert including end treatments and other appurtenances. Show elevations, grade, culvert length, and degree of elbow.

(a) For single skewed culverts, submit a plotted field-design cross-section normal to roadway centerline and at each end section. Plot the offset and elevation of natural ground at the end section and at proposed template break points between centerline and the end section. Ensure the template design embankment slope is not exceeded;

(b) For multiple skewed culverts, submit a plotted field design cross-section normal to roadway centerline and at the end sections (left and right) nearest to the shoulder. Plot the offset and elevation of natural ground at the end section and at proposed template break points between centerline and the end section. Ensure the template design embankment slope is not exceeded;

(c) Submit the plotted field-design cross-section for approval of final culvert length and alignment. Plot at a clear and readable scale;

(d) Set inlet, outlet, and reference stakes when the field design has been approved. Stake inlet and outlet ditches to make sure the culvert and end treatments (such as drop inlets) are functional; and

(e) Adjust slope, reference, and clearing stakes as necessary to provide for culvert inlet treatments in cut slopes. Readjust slope, reference, and clearing stakes as necessary when culvert inlets are moved from their plan locations. Review slope adjustments with the CO and obtain approval.

Add the following:

(m) Centerline verification and staking. Verify stationing shown in the plans by measuring along the existing centerline with a method approved by the CO. Calibrate all measuring devices and furnish calibration data to CO before use. Use landmarks (e.g., culverts, turnouts, approach roads) to verify that the ground stationing matches the stationing shown on the plans. Use white spray paint to mark each centerline station. Add station equations to adjust field stationing to match the plans.

Notify the CO on any readjustment or change to stationing or establishment of additional centerline points.

Measure the existing surface width at 200 foot (60 meters) stationing intervals on tangent and at 50 foot (15 meter) intervals on curves. At each location, each side of the roadway and outside the construction limits, place an offset stake of adequate dimensions to place all required information.

Label each stake with the following information corresponding to each respective lane:

(1) Station

(2) Offset from striped centerline or other location as directed by the CO

(3) Offset from the proposed edge of pavement

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Measure stations to the nearest foot (meter), offsets to the nearest 2 inches (50 millimeters). Record the above information and provide to the CO.

Use this recorded information to control the proposed roadway width and reestablish striping.

Measurement

152.07 Delete the third paragraph and substitute the following:

Do not measure miscellaneous survey and staking.

152.07 Add the following to the fourth paragraph:

Reestablishing missing control points and stakes will be measured under Special labor, Hired survey services when it is paid by the hour.

152.07 Add the following:

Measure…