Amendment 1.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICAITON NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicble)

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

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICIATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

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.

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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram 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 your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPIRATION DATA (If required)

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

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. 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

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, 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)

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

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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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

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15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

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A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit were held in the Waxahachie, Texas and at the watershed site, on June 11, 2009. The following information was reviewed with the contractor at the showing, which covered administrative notes, Safety, the Construction Specifications, the construction drawings and sites visit. Included is list of individuals that attended the site showing. The following information shall be used in the preparation of your bids.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to download all documents from Federal Business Opportunity website, www.fbo.gov. Any documents passed out at the Site Showing were DRAFTS.

1. Invitation For Bids (IFB), Sealed Bids must arrive at the address in Block 7, SF 1442, by, 2:00 PM, December 30, 2009. Please label on the outside of the envelope the Solicitation Number.

1. Pages 4-5, Bid Schedule, make sure all unit price items are filled in as this is the price that will determine the total contract value. We are repairing four dams under the Recovery Act funding and each has its own fund code. In order to track each fund code, the solicitation package is divided into sections, one for each dam.

2. Page 6, Liquidated Damages – Construction $770 per calendar day of contractor caused delay.

3. Page 8, Inspection of Construction - This clause is included by reference. Key points: “…(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not—

a. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

b. Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

c. Constitute or imply acceptance; or

d. Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph

(i) below.”

Each site will be inspected and all exceptions noted on Form ADS 45, “Final Inspection and Certificate of Completion”. The Contracting Officer will accept as completed as soon as practicable after the completion of the work.

4. Page 9, Commencement, Prosecution, And Completion of Work - There are 243 calendar days of performance time. Work must start within 10 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The NTP is expected to be issued o/a January 25, 2010.

A Pre-construction meeting will be conducted, o/a January 20, 2010.

5. Page 9, Variation in Estimated Quantity – On unit priced items, there is a 15% VIQ, in which the quantity within the 15% +/- of the estimated quantity will be paid at the unit price.

6. Page 11, Maximum Workweek - Construction Schedule - The maximum workweek that will be approved is 11 hours per day, Monday through Saturday, except for the Federal holidays. NOTE: Amendment 1 will correct this clause to include the words: “except for…”

7. Page 11, Accident Prevention - A written plan for implementing the Accident Prevention clause will be required before commencing work. The Contractor will comply with applicable OSHA safety regulations and the NRCS Supplement to OSHA Parts 1910 and 1926. NRCS has a “fill-in-the-blanks” standard safety plan that the contractor can use.

8. Page 12, Fixed Shutdown – Thanksgiving Holiday and two weeks in December (Christmas and New Year

Holiday), if needed.

9. Page 12, NRCS Supplement to OSHA - The NRCS Supplement to OSHA emphasizes several specific safety items which must be address by the Contractor.

10. Page 19, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration by reference – All payments made by the Government is done by electronic funds transfers (EFT). Payment is based on the information the

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Contractor has provided in the Center Contractor Registration. It is your responsibility to ensure the database is current and correct.

11. Page 19, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 – This clause is required by the ARRA and protects employees under this Act.

12. Page 19, American Recover and Reinvestment Act – Reporting Requirements - This clause is required by the

ARRA. Contractors are to submit quarterly reports per Paragraph (c), page 20. Reports are done on-line at www.FederalReporting.gov. I have included this clause in full text for your review.

13. Page 24, FAR Clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification

14. Page 27, FAR Clause 52.225-21, Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy American

Act-Construction Materials, replaces FAR 52.225-9, Buy American Act – Construction Materials. Full text included.

15. Page 29, FAR Clause 52.225-22, Notice of Required Use of American Iron, Steel, and Manufactured Goods-Buy

American Act-Construction Materials, replaces FAR 52.225-10, Notice of Buy American Act Requirement– Construction Materials. Full text included.

16. Page 30, Clauses 52.252-1 Provisions Incorporated by Reference, and 52.252, Clauses Incorporated by

Reference - Have the same force and effect as if given in full text. The clauses can be viewed at http://www.arnet.gov/far/.

17. Page 30, Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts – (FAR Clause Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction, page 17) – A 100% payment and performance bond are required, within 5 days after contract award. The costs of the bonds are reimbursable, upon receipt of the paid invoice. Include the costs of the bonds under Construction Specification 8, Mobilization and Demobilization, as there is not a separate bid item.

18. Page 32, Time Extensions for Unusually Severe Weather – days will be credited as earned.

19. Pages 33-34 List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments to the IFB, wage determinations, specifications, drawings, and SWPPPs.

20. Page 35, Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors – Please read thoroughly.

Offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registration prior to award, www.ccr.gov.

Offerors must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online

Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at website: http://orca.bpn.gov. Information is certified as current, accurate, complete and applicable to this solicitation within the last year. Any changes that apply to this solicitation only must be identified and submitted with the quote.

Tax ID must match the number that the IRS has on record.

21. Pages 40, Bid Guarantee – The bid bond is 20 percent (%) of your bid or $340,000.00, whichever is less.

22. Page 40, Submission of Bids, bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to USDA-NRCS, Attn:

Kat Pinckney, 101 S Main Street, Temple, TX 76501 and arrive prior to bid opening to be consider for award.

NOTE that a Bid Guarantee is required in the amount of 20% of the Bid amount or $340,000, whichever is less.

Alternate offers will not be accepted. At a minimum the following must be provided:

Completed Standard Form 1442, signed and telephone number Amendments, SF 1442, page 2, signed and dated Completed Bid Schedule Complete the on-line application for Representation and Certifications, and check paragraph (b)(2) (i) on p35; attached page 35 to your bid Bid bond

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Please make sure you provide your DUNS number on the front of the SF 1442. Fax bids are not accepted. The Bids MUST arrive no later than December 30, 2009 at 2:00 pm CST. Please note on the front of your envelop the Solicitation Number.

23. Page 40, Preparation of Bids – In part “… (a) Bids must be – (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the

Government or on copies of those forms and (2) Manually signed…”; “(c) If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid…”; (d) Alternate bids will not be considered…”

2. This Solicitation is amended as follows:

Changes and/or corrections;

Pen and Ink corrections to the construction drawings and specifications shall be made as follows:

Replace Bid Schedule for Chambers Creek Watershed Site 32 with the Attached Revised Bid Schedule.

Add: On Page 11 of 42 of the Solicitation NRCS Clause 452.236-75, second paragraph add the word “…except for” before “federal holidays.” All federal holidays will not be worked.

All Sites

In CS 8 Mobilization and Demobilization delete paragraphs Section 4.a. (2), (b)-(d).

In CS 8 Mobilization and Demobilization add the following paragraphs to the requirements in Section 4.a. (2):

(b) As a part of this bid item the Contractor shall furnish a facility at the construction campsite suitable for use as a field office for the Government. The facility shall contain not less than 240 square feet (8-ft-wide by 30-ft-long) having a minimum 7-ft-high ceiling. The building shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and shall be weather-tight. It shall have not less than three windows and one door. It shall have a cabinet top range (either gas or electric) with a minimum of two burners or elements and may be either built in or portable. A microwave oven 0.80 cubic feet in size and having a minimum power rating of 650 watts output shall be provided. A substantial workbench and a table, each 3-ft-wide by 8-ft-long with the work surface 42" above floor level and covered with laminated plastic, shall be provided. Cabinet storage shelves shall be included with the workbench. Two standard 60" x 30" office desks with drawers and leg space shall be provided.

Two office swivel chairs and 4 straight chairs shall be provided. All used office equipment shall be approved by Contracting Officer prior to installation. The floor shall have a heavy duty vinyl or similar covering. Walls, ceilings and floors shall be constructed in such a manner as to provide a minimum of 1.5 inches of space between inside and outside surfaces. The 1.5-inch space shall be filled with a high density insulation material. A closet (30" wide x 42" long) having a 28" wide door shall be included. The building shall be wired for electricity with a minimum of three ceiling fixtures and a minimum of three wall outlets on each long wall. The Contractor shall furnish a source of potable drinking water inside the building and shall maintain a supply of potable drinking water throughout the contract period. A flush toilet and a wash basin (lavatory) shall be provided within a private area, and shall be properly connected to a sanitary sewer or sanitary holding tank. If a sanitary holding tank is utilized it shall be serviced as frequently as necessary to maintain the flush toilet and wash basin in proper working order and to minimize objectionable odor. A thermostatically controlled means that is capable of maintaining the temperature inside the building at 75 degrees in the summer with refrigerated air and 80 degrees in the winter, for heating and air conditioning the building shall be provided. The building shall be built in such a manner that it is substantial and can be easily moved. A prefabricated building or trailer will be acceptable if approved by the COR. The Contractor shall furnish and install all utilities to the facility and pay all utility usage costs throughout the contract period. The building or other facility shall be maintained in good condition throughout the contract period by the Contractor, except for damages caused by negligence of the Government. The building or other facility shall be separate and apart from any building or facilities of the Contractor and shall be for sole use of the Government.

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(c) The building or other facility shall be securely anchored or tied-down to provide maximum possible stability against overturning by high winds. Flashing or skirting shall be installed around the building from floor level to ground level.

(d) Access to the door to the building or facility from the ground shall be provided by substantial steps leading to a landing having a minimum size of 5 feet wide by 6 feet long. Substantial handrails shall be provided for the steps and the landing.

(e) The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical service to the building or facility. The electrical service shall be 110-120 volt, 60 amp, and alternating current. The Contractor shall be responsible for supply of power to the Government's field office throughout the contract period, including all usage costs. If a portable generator is used to supply electrical power, the Contractor shall be responsible for the complete operation and maintenance of the generator. The generator shall remain in continuous operation throughout scheduled work hours each day and shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from the field office and shielded so as to minimize the noise in the Government occupied building or facility.

(f) The building or other facility and all utilities shall be in place at the worksite prior to the start of work requiring continuous inspection and no later than 15 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Site 32

1. Change the following items on construction drawing TX-EN-0570, sheet 1

- Approximately 950’ of Fence labeled X on the South side of the auxiliary spillway shall be removed and reconstructed.

2. Change the following items on construction drawing TX-EN-0570, sheet 2 and 4.

- The bottom width of the lower limits on the wave berm shall be 20’. The dimension of 10’ shall be removed from both drawings. The upstream side of the earthfill wave berm slope shall be 2.5:1. The slope of 3:1 shall be removed from both drawings. (See Attachment of Detail A)

3. Change the following items on construction drawing TX-EN-0570, sheet 2, Embankment Profile.

- Remove STA. 0+26

- Insert STA. -0+26

4. Add the following note on construction drawing TX-EN-0570, sheet 7.

- The existing crop ground will not be revegetated. The crop ground area will be designated at the time of the site showing.

5. The following paragraph shall be inserted in CS 8 Mobilization and Demobilization Section 4. a. (5)

(g) The government field office building shall be enclosed by a six (6) foot high chain link fence placed to provide a minimum of six (6) feet clearance between the fence and the outside walls of the building. One (1) gate four (4) feet in width shall be installed in the fence.

6. The following paragraphs shall be inserted in CS 21 Excavation Section 10.

d. Subsidiary Item, Excavation, Common, Drainfill

(1) This item shall consist of all excavation from within the access trench and toe drain required to complete the specified installation of drainfill and pipe as designated on the drawings.

(2) Excavation adjacent to the existing principle spillway will be required. Extreme caution shall be used by the contractor. Any damage to the pipe or anti-seep collars shall be

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(3) Separate payment will not be made for this item. Compensation for this item will be included in the payment for the bid item Drainfill.

7. The following paragraph shall be inserted in CS 24 Drainfill Section 9. a. (5)

- At the time of placement the drainfill shall be in a wet or near saturated condition. Each layer of drainfill shall be saturated immediately prior to compaction. Drainfill shall be placed in such a manner as to prevent segregation of particle sizes.

8. The following paragraph shall be inserted in CS 24 Drainfill Section 9. a. (6)

- The item of work subsidiary to this bid item is Excavation, Common, Drainfill as specified in

Construction Specification 21

Site 38

1. Change the following items on construction drawing TX-EN-0572, sheet 1

- Approximately 375’ of fence labeled X on the North side of the embankment from stations 10+50 to 14+00 shall be labeled R/C, to removed and reconstructed. One 16’ gate as specified on sheet 5 shall be located at station 12+50 in the constructed fence.

- Remove the Table titled Embankment Curve Data

- Insert the Following Embankment Curve Data:

C1, A=59º 27’ 57”, D=60º 00’00”, R=95.5’, L=99.11’, PC=10+46.19, PT=11+45.30

- Change the following stations:

4+04.4 to 4+99.41 10+42.6 to 10+46.19 11+41.7 to 11+45.30 28+43.4 to 28+48.36

- Add the station label 4+08.03 to the Monument

- Add the note, Existing corral shall be removed and reconstructed to equal or better to condition at a location specified at the site showing. All labor, material and incidentals shall be included in the bid item mobilization and demobilization.

2. Change the following items on construction drawing TX-EN-0572, sheet 5

- Remove, 16’ Gate Opening (4 Gates Required)

- Insert, 16’ Gate Opening (5 Gates Required)

3. The following paragraph shall be inserted in CS 6 Seeding, Sprigging and Mulching Section 7. a.

(6) All sprigged areas excluding the campsite and lime treatment areas shall be over seeded with the following mixture at the specified rate.

- Common Bermunda @ .75 lbs/ac of pure live seed

- Kleingrass @ .5 lbs/ac of pure live seed

- T-587 Old World Bluestem @ .4 lbs/ac of pure live seed

3. Special Contract Requirements

ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND SAFETY, SUPPLEMENT TO OSHA PART 1926 AND 1910 Construction Industry Standards and Interpretations

The Contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA safety regulations 1926. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance with these requirements. If the Contractor refuses to comply with these requirements, all or part of the work may be suspended until corrective action is taken.

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The Inspector and Project Engineer will have delegated authority to suspend work for any noncompliance with safety requirements that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public and/or personnel of the Contractor, NRCS, or local Sponsors.

The Supplement to OSHA 1926 and 1910 emphasizes several specific safety items which must be understood by the Contractor prior to bidding this job. Among these items are the requirements for:

1. Written plan for accident prevention and safety (CO must approve rior to beginning work).

2. First aid certificates

3. First aid facilities

4. Safety Meetings, weekly “tool box” and monthly

5. Dust control

6. Rollover protective structures

7. Backup alarms

8. Restroom Facilities

Hard hats shall be worn on the job site at all times and equipment shall be outfitted with working backup alarms, seat belts, and approved roll-over protective structures.

All equipment shall be inspected by the NRCS Construction Inspector prior to use on the project. Equipment shall be inspected at the job site.

452.236-76 – SAMPLES AND CERTIFICATES

Certificates and test data shall be submitted to show compliance of materials and construction specified in the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

An example of materials which require material certifications are: Quicklime, Drainfill, PVC pipe, Fencing and appurtenances.

SPECIFICATIONS

There are two types of specifications in this contract: (1) Construction Specifications and (2) Material Specifications.

The construction specifications are composed of two parts. The first part is called the closed specification and is the standard NRCS construction specification that begins with the SCOPE and ends with MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT or PAYMENT. The second part is called the open specification and consists of the ITEMS OF WORK AND CONSTRUCTION DETAILS that are written specifically for this job.

Special emphasis items are covered below:

Chambers 32

CLEARING AND GRUBBING 2

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all vegetation within the work limits required for the implementation of the works of improvement as shown on the drawings. Removed vegetation may be burned or buried onsite and shall conform to all state and local regulations. Subsidiary item of work, Payment for this item shall be made in the bid item Excavation, Common Embankment and Excavation, Common Berm. The disposal of the existing brush pile identified on sheet 1 shall be included in this item.

STRUCTURE REMOVAL 3

The Contractor shall be responsible to remove and replace the structure fences as shown on the construction drawings. The salvage of fence material is not required. Fences removed by the contractor for access shall be replaced by the Contractor to better or equal to condition. Subsidiary item of work, including replacement of fences, Payment for this item shall be made in the bid items for Mobilization and Demobilization.

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POLLUTION CONTROL 5

General. A SWPPP is required for this site (copy included in contract). A SWPPP (SWP3) has been prepared and shall be amended by Contractor to include a detailed work sequence outline which defines and delineates the Contractor’s construction operation and major earthwork starting and ending times. All applicable TCEQ rules and regulations concerning the TPDES and the SWPPP shall be followed.

Bid Item 1. Includes work required to accomplish the requirements of Section 1 (except sediment filters) and to implement the SWP3 and maintain the SWPPP. Contractor is required to submit a NOI. Method 3 in Section 7 establishes lump sum payment for this work which is prorated in equal monthly payments. Maintenance for silt fences shall be included in this bid item.

Bid Item 2 The sediment filters (silt fence filters) shall be installed as per SWPPP requirements and per Section 8.b.

and the Drawings (see sheet 7). Method 1 in Section 7 establishes the payment by the unit price installed. Note that 2,720 linear feet are estimated to be used.

SEEDING SPRIGGING AND MULCHING 6

Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 3. Contractor required to prepare seedbed, furnish and apply sprigs, hay mulch, tackifier or crimper and fertilizer.

Coastal bermudagrass sprigs shall be used and conform to the requirements in Section 7. a. (3) – (5). A good quality Hay Mulch of coastal bermudagrass or native bluestem mix is required on all areas sprigged. Hay mulch application rate is 2.5 tons per acre. The hay mulch shall be stabilized by a nonasphaltic tackifier and shall be applied at a rate of 40 pounds per acre, or by mechanical crimper as described in Section 5, if the safety criteria can be met. The safety criteria is to provide an anchor tractor and tie off of equipment for rubber tired equipment operating on slopes greater than 3:1.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS 7

The surveys that are required to be conducted by the Contractor are specified in Section 5 (Method 2); in Section 9.a.; and in Section 6. Note the Contractor is responsible for the layout of all the work. Also the Contractor is responsible for checking (blue topping) all work. The Contractor shall also submit for approval in writing the name, qualifications and experience of the surveyor personnel for approval prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor is responsible for providing survey information to the NRCS as stated in Section 7, (Records) at the end of the job. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 4. Method 2 in Section 8 establishes lump sum payment for this work and payment amount will be based on progress determined from the approved construction schedule.

Per 9.a. (3), initial surveys from the existing ground surface has been completed by the NRCS, these surveys shall be used to calculate final payment quantities for Excavation and Earth fills. (Provided no other changes are made from the planned lower limits of excavation)

Contractor shall establish the Permanent Reference Markers as specified in CS 92.

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 8

The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical service and potable water to a Contractor furnished government field office. The government trailer shall be enclosed by a chain link fence. All contractor-furnished utilities must be in place prior to work requiring continuous inspection and no later than 15 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

Site Access route to the job site shall be maintained in a rut free condition, gravel or other suitable rock shall be used to stabilize the construction entrance (See SWPPP requirements). If gravel is placed on access road final location and alignment shall be approved by engineer prior to placement. Gravel placed on access road shall be removed at the completion of construction unless approved by engineer.

Access to the site entrance is off of Business 35.

In Section 3 PAYMENT it states, "Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices ….

by the Contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others." You may be asked to provide proof of the total direct cost. You will have to

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Items of work subsidiary to this bid item are Traffic Control and Structure Removal.

TRAFFIC CONTROL 9

Subsidiary Item to mobilization and demobilization. This item of work requires the contractor to establish and maintain traffic control at access points to the work. A written plan is required.

REMOVAL OF WATER 11

This item of work requires the contractor to submit written plans for diverting the surface water and dewatering the construction site are required before beginning construction. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing the work as specified. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 6. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to the slide gate and appurtenances. The contractor may impound construction water as needed to accomplish the work in the pool area and the contractor is responsible for the removal of all temporary works as stated in Section 6. The Contractor is responsible for gate operation during the contract period.

EXCAVATION 21

There is no guarantee that materials obtained from the specified excavations may be used directly in the specified fills. Stockpiling of excavated materials to be used in the specific zones of the fill shall be required (to insure their availability).

Bid Item 7 – Excavation, Common, Embankment - Excavations in the embankment are classified as common. The measurement and payment method in Section 9 is Method 3. Embankment Stripping is required to remove weeds, grass, roots, and soils containing significant vegetative or organic material, 6 to 12 inches. The stripped material shall be salvaged and stockpiled.

Excavation on the upstream slope around the PS pipe shall be done with caution, any damage to the PS pipe or outlet structure shall be the contractor responsibility to repair or replace.

Bid Item 8 – Excavation, Common, Berm – Required for the completion of the wave berm as shown on the construction drawings. Payment in Section 9 is Method 3.

Excavation, Common, Borrow – is subsidiary to lime treated earthfill. Borrow excavation shall not be measured.

Excavation, Common, Drainfill – is subsidiary to Drainfill. Access trench and drainfill excavation shall not be measured.

EARTHFILL 23

Bid Item 9 - Item of Work consists of all earthfills necessary for the completion of the embankment and wave berm, not including lime-treated earthfill. Class A compaction is required; in-place dry density of materials being placed shall not be less than 100 percent of the maximum dry density obtained during tests performed in accordance with procedures contained in ASTM Designation D-698, using Method A or B. In Section 4 Placement, fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and the foundation has been inspected, surveyed and approved by the Engineer. Fill shall be placed in horizontal layers. Note the processing requirements including the disk blade size.

DRAINFILL 24

Bid Item 10 - This item consists of furnishing and installing the required drainfill for the toe drain system. Drainfill shall meet requirements of section 9 and material specification 521. Class A compaction with a dry density of 95 percent. Subsidiary item Excavation, Common, Drainfill.

TOPSOILING 26

Bid Item 11 – This item requires the Contractor to salvage topsoil from the embankment and after lime treated earthfill has been completed, replace the topsoil at a 12” thickness.

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Bid Item 12 – This item requires contractor to strip the lime processing area, stockpile the topsoil and replace at a depth of 12” after completion of the use for the lime processing area.

Subsidiary Item, Topsoil, Earthfill-This item consists of replacing the topsoil at a thickness of 12” on areas outside of the limits of the lime treated area.

LIME TREATED EARTHFILL 28

Bid Item 13 –Placement of the lime treated earthfill shall be within 8 hours from the start of the mixing process.

Mixing shall be accomplished by using a disk and high speed rotary mixers. A minimum of two cycles of mixing and watering shall be accomplished. Water content at completion of mixing shall be at optimum.

In Section 12 add; In addition to the mixing and placing requirements in CS 28, Section 7, 8,; Compaction, processing, and moisture content shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Section 6 and Section 10 of Construction Specification 23.

Bid Item 14 – The Contractor shall use quicklime at 4% relative to the dry unit weight of treated soil. The payment for furnishing and handling quicklime shall be paid to the nearest ton by actual weight. Delivery tickets with the tons delivered shall be furnished to the Construction Inspector prior to unloading the quicklime.

PLASTIC PIPE 45.

Bid Item 15 – This time consist of furnishing and installing the perforated and non perforated pipe to complete the work as shown on the drawings. PVC pipe and appurtenances shall be 4” I.D. and of material specified in Section 2.

Method of payment shall be method 1 and include the length of ductile iron pipe. Ductile Iron pipe is subsidiary to this item.

DUCTILE-IRON PIPE 53.

Subsidiary item to plastic pipe. This item consists of furnishing and installing the two 20ft outlet sections of the toe drain system.

FENCING 92

Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 16. The Contractor shall replace all fences removed unless directed by engineer or noted on construction drawing. The fences shall be constructed to meet the details on sheet 6 construction requirements. Note the PRM installation requirements.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 94

In Sections 3 and 4, Method 2 shall be used. This requires the quality control activities to be performed by competent personnel who are separate and apart from the line supervision and who report directly to management.

Names of quality control personnel and their duties, qualifications, certifications, and authorities are required and shall be submitted to the CO for approval. A written plan (quality control system) must be submitted to the CO for approval. Daily QC reports are required to be submitted to the Inspector. Any testing done by the NRCS is for the sole benefit of the NRCS. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform tests to prove and ensure that all work performed meets the contract requirements. All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate ASTM method and with equipment that meets the requirements of the specified ASTM test method. Color slides or 3 megapixel or greater photos documenting the work are required with automatic imprinting of time and date as specified. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 17.

Chambers 38

CLEARING AND GRUBBING 2

The Contractor shall remove and dispose of all vegetation within the work limits required for the implementation of the works of improvement as shown on the drawings. Removed vegetation may be burned or buried onsite and shall conform to all state and local regulations. Subsidiary item of work, Payment for this item shall be made in the bid item Excavation, Common.

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STRUCTURE REMOVAL 3

The Contractor shall be responsible to remove and replace the fences as shown on the construction drawings.

Salvage of fences removed is not required. Fences removed by the contractor for access shall be replaced by the Contractor to better or equal to condition. Subsidiary item of work, including replacement of fences, Payment for this item shall be made in the bid items for Mobilization and Demobilization.

POLLUTION CONTROL 5

General. A SWPPP is required for this site (copy included in contract). A SWPPP (SWP3) has been prepared and shall be amended by Contractor to include a detailed work sequence outline which defines and delineates the Contractor’s construction operation and major earthwork starting and ending times. All applicable TCEQ rules and regulations concerning the TPDES and the SWPPP shall be followed.

Bid Item 1. Includes work required to accomplish the requirements of Section 1 (except sediment filters) and to implement the SWP3 and maintain the SWPPP. Contractor is required to submit a NOI. Method 3 in Section 7 establishes lump sum payment for this work which is prorated in equal monthly payments. Maintenance for silt fences shall be include in this bid item.

Bid Item 2 The sediment filters (silt fence filters) shall be installed as per SWPPP requirements and per Section 8.b.

and the Drawings (see sheet 6). Note that 2,600 feet are estimated to be used.

SEEDING SPRIGGING AND MULCHING 6

Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 3. Contractor required to prepare seedbed, furnish and apply sprigs, hay mulch, tackifier and fertilizer.

A good quality Hay Mulch of coastal bermudagrass or native bluestem mix is required on all areas sprigged. Hay mulch application rate is 2.5 tons per acre. The hay mulch shall be stabilized by a nonasphaltic tackifier and shall be applied at a rate of 40 pounds per acre, or by mechanical crimper as described in Section 5, if the safety criteria can be met. The safety criteria is to provide an anchor tractor and tie off of equipment for rubber tired equipment operating on slopes greater than 3:1.

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYS 7

The surveys that are required to be conducted by the Contractor are specified in Section 5 (Method 2); in Section 9.a.; and in Section 6. Note the Contractor is responsible for the layout of all the work. Also the Contractor is responsible for checking (blue topping) all work. The Contractor shall also submit for approval in writing the name, qualifications and experience of the surveyor personnel for approval prior to commencement of work.

The Contractor is responsible for providing survey information to the NRCS as stated in Section 7, (Records) at the end of the job. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 4. Method 2 in Section 8 establishes lump sum payment for this work and payment amount will be based on progress determined from the approved construction schedule.

Per 9.a. (3), initial surveys from the existing ground surface has been completed by the NRCS, these surveys shall be used to calculate final payment quantities for Excavation and Earthfill. (Provided no other changes are made from the planned lower limits of excavation)

Contractor shall establish the Permanent Reference Markers as specified in CS 92.

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 8

The Contractor shall furnish and install electrical service and potable water to a Contractor furnished government field office. All contractor-furnished utilities must be in place prior to work requiring continuous inspection and no later than 15 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Site Access route to the job site shall be maintained in a rut free condition, gravel or other suitable rock shall be used to stabilize the construction entrance (See SWPPP requirements). Access to the site entrance is off of Farm Road 3136. The contractor shall provide and install a culvert along the access road and an access gates. The culvert shall remain in place at and the pipe gate restored to

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In Section 3 PAYMENT it states, "Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices ….

by the Contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others." You may be asked to provide proof of the total direct cost. You will have to have paid invoices for the purchase of bonds and mobilization supplies in order to be reimbursed for these items prior to the final payment. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 5.

Items of work subsidiary to this bid item are Traffic Control and Structure Removal.

TRAFFIC CONTROL 9

Subsidiary Item to mobilization and demobilization. This item of work requires the contractor to establish and maintain traffic control at access points to the work. A written plan is required.

REMOVAL OF WATER 11

This item of work requires the contractor to submit written plans for diverting the surface water and dewatering the construction site are required before beginning construction. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing the work as specified. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 6. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to the slide gate. The contractor may impound construction water as needed to accomplish the work in the pool area and the contractor is responsible for the removal of all temporary works as stated in Section 6. The Contractor is responsible to gate operation during the contract period.

EXCAVATION 21

There is no guarantee that materials obtained from the specified excavations may be used directly in the specified fills. Stockpiling of excavated materials to be used in the specific zones of the fill shall be required (to insure their availability).

Bid Item 7 – Excavation, Common, Embankment - Excavations in the embankment are classified as common. The measurement and payment method in Section 9 is Method 3. Embankment Stripping is required to remove weeds, grass, roots, and soils containing significant vegetative or organic material, 6 to 12 inches. The stripped material shall be salvaged and stockpiled.

Excavation on the upstream slope around the PS pipe shall be done with caution, any damage to the PS pipe or outlet structure shall be the contractor responsibility to repair or replace.

Bid Item 8 – Excavation, Common, Berm – Required for the completion of the wave berm as shown on the construction drawings. Payment in Section 9 is Method 3.

Excavation, Common, Borrow – is subsidiary to lime treated earthfill. Borrow excavation shall not be measured.

Excavation, Common, Downstream Channel – is subsidiary to Excavation, Common, Embankment. Requires the excavation of a drainage channel adjacent to the downstream toe as designated on the drawings. Final layout will be determined on-site by engineer. Excavation for this item shall not be measured.

EARTHFILL 23

Bid Item 9 - Item of Work consists of all earthfills necessary for the completion of the wave berm, not including lime-treated earthfill. Class A compaction is required; in-place dry density of materials being placed shall not be less than 100 percent of the maximum dry density obtained during tests performed in accordance with procedures contained in ASTM Designation D-698, using Method A or B. In Section 4 Placement, fill shall not be placed until the required excavation and foundation preparation have been completed and the foundation has been inspected, surveyed and approved by the Engineer. Fill shall be placed in horizontal layers. Note the processing requirements including the disk blade size.

Earthfill, Embankment Abutments – All fill and earthfill outside of the lime-treated earthfill necessary for the completion of the embankment. Subsidiary to Topsoiling.

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TOPSOILING 26

Bid Item 10 – Topsoil, Embankment - This item requires the Contractor to salvage topsoil from the embankment and after lime treated earthfill has been completed, replace the topsoil at a 12” thickness.

Bid Item 11 – Topsoil, Lime Processing Area - This item requires contractor to strip the lime processing area, stockpile the topsoil and replace at a depth of 12” after completion of the use for the lime processing area.

Bid Item 12 – Topsoil, Embankment Abutments - This item requires contractor to salvage the topsoil from required excavations, stockpile the topsoil and replace at a depth of 12” from stations less than 7+50 and greater than 27+50.

LIME TREATED EARTHFILL 28

Bid Item 13 – The Contractor shall use quicklime at 4% relative to the dry unit weight of treated soil. Placement of the lime treated earthfill shall be within 8 hours from the start of the mixing process. Mixing shall be accomplished by using disk and high speed rotary mixers. A minimum of two cycles of mixing and watering shall be accomplished.

Water content at completion of mixing shall be at optimum.

In Section 12 add; In addition the mixing and placing requirements in CS 28, Section 7, 8,; Compaction, processing, and moisture content shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Section 5 and Section 10 of Construction Specification 23.

Bid Item 14 – The payment for furnishing and handling quicklime shall be paid to the nearest ton by actual weight.

Delivery tickets with the tons delivered shall be furnished to the Construction Inspector prior to unloading the quicklime.

FENCING 92

Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 15. The Contractor shall replace all fences removed unless directed by engineer or noted on construction drawing. The fence shall meet sheet 5 of the construction drawings. Note the PRM installation requirements.

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL 94

In Sections 3 and 4, Method 2 shall be used. This requires the quality control activities to be performed by competent personnel who are separate and apart from the line supervision and who report directly to management.

Names of quality control personnel and their duties, qualifications, certifications, and authorities are required and shall be submitted to the CO for approval. A written plan (quality control system) must be submitted to the CO for approval. Daily QC reports are required to be submitted to the Inspector. Any testing done by the NRCS is for the sole benefit of the NRCS. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to perform tests to prove and ensure that all work performed meets the contract requirements. All tests shall be conducted in accordance with the appropriate ASTM method and with equipment that meets the requirements of the specified ASTM test method. Color slides or 3 megapixel or greater photos documenting the work are required with automatic imprinting of time and date as specified. Payment for this item shall be made in Bid Item 16.

SHAPING AND SMOOTHING 446

This item consists of shaping and smoothing the areas designated on the drawings. Disturbed areas will be sprigged and over seeded as per construction specification 6. Bid Item 17.

Site Visit: Items designated at the site visit included: Access routes, construction campsite area, lime processing and stockpile area, waste area, borrow area, structure fences and access fences. The functionality of slide gates is not known for any of the sites. The sites visited in order; 32 and 38 respectively.

Contract work shall be done on Chambers 32 first.

Drawings Drawing TX-EN-0570 and 0572, All sheets were reviewed.

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4. Questions and Answers: Technical

Q: Will Contractor be able to work on both dams at once?

A: No.

Q: Will Surveyor be able to work on site 38 while site 32 is being constructed?

A: No

Q: Is the contractor responsible for the relocation of utilities?

A: The contractor is only responsible for the damage of utilities.

Q: Will the Contractor be responsible for damages to the spillway slide gate or appurtenances during dewatering?

A: Yes

Q: Will the NRCS provide CAD drawings or survey files?

A: No

Q: If the designated borrow area is not suitable, will material have to be hauled in from an offsite location.

A: No.

Q: Is contractor responsible for testing the material including the borrow area?

A: Yes, the contractor is responsible for all testing.

Q: Is the contractor responsible for watering/irrigating the sprigs.

A: No

Q: Can vegetation be burned?

A: On site 32 it can not be burned, on site 38 it may be burned.

Q: Can vegetation be mulched?

A: Yes, but the mulched would need to be buried in the pool area.

Q: Will the NRCS test lime treated earthfill for PH?

A: Yes

Q: Are gradation tests on the lime treated earthfill required?

A: No, however it will be tested for density.

Q: Where can water be obtained?

A: Water access shall be obtained by the contractor. The pool area may be used if available.

Q: Will the contractors Quality Control personnel be approved by NRCS?

A: Yes, a submittal with the name and qualifications of the personnel, as well as, a plan will be required.

Q: What is the size of the slide gate on the risers?

A: As per the as-built drawings the gates are 8” diameter.

Q: What will be the compaction requirements on the shaping area?

A: All earthfill shall be class A as defined by CS 23.

Q: Do the slide gates on the risers work?

A: The condition is not known, however, they have not been operated in several years.

5. List of Individuals or Firms Attending Site Showing:

Kathleen Pinckney, Contracting Officer, NRCS, Temple, TX John Hrebik, COTR, NRCS, Temple, TX

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Stan Ellison, DC, NRCS, Cleburne, TX, Charles Kaluza, CI, NRCS, Temple, TX Michelle Smith, Contract Specialist, Temple, TX Mark Leonard, AMS Co, Cleburne, TX Rodrigo Barrera, AMS Co, Cleburne, TX Barbara Jones, BRJ Paving, Inc, Ft Worth, TX Tracy Lowry, SERCO Construction, Dallas, TX Randy Sprinkle, Precision Impact Recovery, Pauls Valley, OK Clay Segers, A.L. Helmcamp, Inc, Buffalo, TX Allen Feller, Feller Enterprises, St George, UT John Bell, Hillsboro Sand and Gravel, Hillsboro, TX Justin Latham/Coy Latham, L3 Construction, Gatesville, TX Tommy Nowotny, Pitts Construction, Austin, TX Brandon Bishop, Storm Reconstruction Services, Mobile, AL Dwight Evans, BASECOM, Inc, Ft Worth, TX Robert Dominguez, AMBRECO, Belton, TX Clay Grayson, HS&U, Hillsboro, TX Lorrie Pitts, BRJ Paving

ATTACHMENTS:

Revised Bid Schedule: Chambers Creek Site 32

101 SOUTH MAIN STREET

TEMPLE, TX 76501

101 SOUTH MAIN STREET

TEMPLE, TX 76501