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PART III, SECTION J

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

INDEX

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS/SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01100 SUMMARY OF THE WORK

SECTION 01310 PROJECT COORDINATION

SECTION 01330 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01420 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

SECTION 01770 PROJECT CLOSEOUT

DIVISION 2 – EARTHWORK AND SITEWORK

SECTION 02200 EARTHWORK AND SITE REMEDIATION

ATTACHMENTS

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

PRE-CONSTRUCTION SAFETY CHECKLIST

DRAWINGS

DESCRIPTION SHEET

COVER SHEET, COUNTY/LOCATION MAPS

AND DRAWING INDEX

BERM PLAN AND ELEVATIONS

PHOTOS OF BERM IN CURRNET CONDITION 3 OF 3

DIVISION 1 SECTION 01100

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY OF THE WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Project Title: Remediation of a Small Arms Firing Range

(SAFR) at the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, near Brussels, IL.

1.2 Work Under These Specifications

A. Contractor shall furnish materials, labor and equipment for the work described below. Measurement and payment shall be as defined below.

The work includes but is not limited to: Site characterization via soil sampling; excavation and sieving approximately 30 cubic yards of soil for bullet and bullet fragments from the berms face; excavation and disposal of approximately 35 cubic yards of the entire berm and range as special waste, confirmation sampling via soil and groundwater sampling for metals; providing a written Corrective Action Completion Report (CACR); and obtain a “No Further Action” letter from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as part of the Site Remediation Program (35 Ill Adm Code Part 740.

This work will not be measured for payment and shall be based on a lump sum paymen

1.3 Location And Inspection Of Site

A.

B.

The work site is located at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge near Brussels, Illinois. The mailing address is shown on the Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

The Project Leader, Charles Deutsch, may be contacted for further information at the above referenced address or by telephone at (618) 883-2524.

All prospective bidders/quoters, contractors, subcontractors, and related persons are encouraged to visit the site(s) of the proposed Work and to assess the location(s) and extent of the Work prior to submitting bids/quotes. Persons may inspect the site by contacting the Project Leader.

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A. The successful bidder will be provided, upon request, one

(1) sets of full size prints of the contract drawings as necessary for execution of this contract. These drawings will be provided at no additional cost to the successful bidder/quoter.

B. Exact location of all affected utilities will be the responsibility of the contractor. Drawings may not completely show all utilities. Site verification is required in addition to contacting any local authorities and utility companies to determine exact locations of utilities.

C. In case of difference between drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.

1.5 Work Not Included In This Contract

A. All items indicated "NIC" on drawings or in specifications are items not included in this contract.

B. Work in place is generally shown as "Existing" on the Contract Drawings.

C. Work to be performed under other contracts and not included as part of this contract is generally shown as "By Others" on the Contract Drawings.

1.6 Items Provided By The Government

A. Work to be accomplished by the Government or manufactured items to be provided by the Government are generally shown as "By Government" on the Contract Drawings.

1. Unless specifically provided herein, no materials or equipment shall be furnished by the Government under this Contract.

1.7 Temporary Facilities

A. Maintain and restore all government roads, service areas and utilities used to pre-construction condition.

B. Temporary toilet facilities must be provided.

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1.4 Specifications and Drawings for Construction

1.8 Site Access and Right of Way

A. The construction access limits on Government property will be established by the Government and the Contractor shall be responsible for complying with these limits and governing all Work accordingly. All temporary access roads shall be removed following Work completion unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

B. Requirements for maintenance of traffic in a safe manner shall follow the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Load limits and other restrictions shall be obeyed. All bidders are reminded that they are responsible for contacting the local entity such as township, county, state, etc., having jurisdiction in the project vicinity to insure bidders/quoters are aware of any requirements of the local entity. These requirements are between the entity and the bidder. If the Contractor proposes to cross private property, permission must be obtained from the owner to use private property or roads in the conduct of the Work.

C. Work scheduled on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal Holidays or other than normal working hours shall be approved in advance by the Government.

1.9 Safety - In addition to FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

A. Contractor shall fill out and submit the “Preconstruction Safety Checklist” to the Contracting Officer (CO) prior to beginning construction.

B. The contractor shall designate a safety officer to ensure a safe work site. The safety officer shall perform daily work site inspections to assure compliance with all safety regulations and standards.

C. The Contractor’s Safety Plan shall be available on-site.

The Contractor shall provide Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials brought on-site. Safety Data Sheets shall be made available in a conspicuous location.

D. All equipment and work activities shall comply with OSHA Regulations and all accidents incidental to work performed under this contract shall be reported in

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Additionally a copy of the accident report shall be provided to the Contracting Officer.

E. The Contractor shall provide and install barricades, signs, or other warning devices to delineate the construction area and restrict public access to the construction site. Follow Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

F. Provide at least one non-freezing-type fire extinguisher in each workshop and shed used for storage of materials on the premises. Place in location readily accessible to workers.

G. Provide at least one non-freezing-type fire extinguisher of the appropriate class for each group of workers performing flammable operations.

H. Provide and maintain a basic first aid kit for use of workers.

(a) Provide first aid supply commensurate with size of project with items necessary for first aid treatment of all injuries. Include first aid items identified on Safety Data Sheets for applicable items, in applicable locations.

(b) Advise all workers of the location of first aid supplies.

(c) Post telephone numbers of nearest hospital or ambulance service and fire station in conspicuous location. Advise all workers of location of telephone numbers.

I. Provide necessary Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) as identified by Safety Data Sheets and OSHA regulations.

Provide documentation workers have been trained in use of PPE prior to individual use.

(END OF SECTION 01100)

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01310

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Jobsite Administration - Superintendence, Subcontract

administration and Quality Control, is the responsibility of the Contractor.

A. Final decisions relative to items in conflict shall be made by the Contracting Officer.

B. The Government shall have the authority to temporarily suspend the Work for such time as necessary because of the failure on the part of the Contractor to perform any of the provisions of the Contract, and no extension of contract performance time will be allowed for such suspensions. Resumption of Work will not be permitted until the Government determines that the deficiencies in performance, which caused the temporary suspension, have been corrected.

C. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion of all Work specified herein. Upon completion of the Work, the COR shall proceed with the final inspection which shall be completed as promptly as practicable. The time required for such inspection and for performing any corrective Work shall be included in the contract performance time.

1.2 Modification/Change Order procedures

A. In the event of the need for a Change Order, the Contractor will receive a letter requesting a price quote for proposed changes to the Contract.

B. For evaluation purposes, the Contractor's quote shall be broken down to show the costs of labor and materials for each proposed category of Work included with the change, along with the total cost for Contractor's overhead, profit, and bond for the proposed changes.

C. All Contract time extensions required as a result of a proposed change must be justified and supported in detail at the time of the proposal.

1.3 Preconstruction Conference

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01310

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Soon after award of the Contract and prior to commencing construction, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall attend a preconstruction conference with representatives of the Government.

1. Timely notification of the meeting will be given to the Contractor. Time, date, and place of the conference will be determined by the Contracting Officer.

2. Requirements pertaining to Contract administration, construction operations and the project schedule will be discussed. The project schedule shall be in accordance with Section 01330.

3. The Preconstruction Safety Checklist shall be presented for review and completion during the Preconstruction Conference.

1.4 Progress Meetings

A. Periodic general project meetings will be conducted with a representative of the Contractor at the project site or by telephone by the Government's representative for the purpose of coordinating, expediting, and assessing the work progress.

B. The Contractor shall provide reports of progress on the project, discuss the work schedule for the coming period and present all conflicts, discrepancies or other difficulties for resolution. A record of discussions and decisions will be prepared by the Government and distributed to those attending and others affected.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not Applicable)

(END OF SECTION 01310)

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01330

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 General:

A. Refer to submittal register or technical specifications for all submittals required.

1.2 Submittal Register:

A. A submittal register, listing all items requiring submittals under this solicitation, is provided as an attachment to this document. The Contractor shall provide all required submittals to the COR within 15 days of award except for items noted otherwise on the submittal register.

B. Furnish electronic color copies of all required submittals to the COR. The remaining copies will be returned to the Contractor.

C. The approval of submittals shall not relieve the Contractor to comply with the terms and conditions of the Contract Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall be responsible to determine correct dimension, design, connection, detail and satisfactory construction of all Work.

1.3 Project Schedule: Contractor shall provide as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. *

1.4 Price Breakdown - Lump Sum Items: Contractor shall provide as required by FAR clauses. *

1.5 Subcontractor's List: Submit a list of subcontractors who will be working on the project.

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01330

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTALS

1.6 Submittal of Progress Payment Certificate: Contractor shall provide as required by FAR clauses. *

1.7 Delivery Tickets

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Government's on site representative, one legible copy of each delivery ticket for all material delivered to the construction site.

B. The delivery ticket shall show brand name, catalog number, and number of items received.

1.8 Waste Manifests

A. The Contractor shall submit copies of all waste manifests.

B. Manifests shall state type of waste (i.e., construction debris, hazardous asbestos, etc.), location of disposal, landfill designation, EPA registration of landfill, and EPA registration for transportation of any hazardous wastes.

1.9 Preconstruction Safety Checklist: The Contractor shall submit signed copies of the Preconstruction Safety Checklist.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

* The applicable FAR clauses will be provided in full text to the resultant contractor at the pre-construction conference.

(END OF SECTION 01330)

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01420

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Regulatory Requirements

A. All Work shall be accomplished in strict accordance with the regulations, codes, and laws in effect at the time the Work is performed for the location where it is to be performed.

B. All completed construction shall comply with Illinois EPA, Illinois Department of Health, and OSHA requirements.

1.2 Means and Methods

A. Means and methods used in the performance of this Contract must be in accordance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations in addition to OSHA regulations, 29 Code of Federal Regulations, acceptable industry practices as recognized by societies, Illinois EPA, Illinois Department of Health, and any applicable state safety and health requirements.

1.3 Permits

A. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain all necessary permits and to pay all fees to facilitate the safe and legal accomplishment of all the Work described in this specification.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not Applicable)

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01770

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT CLOSEOUT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Final Inspection

A. The Contractor shall request a final inspection in writing at least ten (10) days prior to the anticipated date of completion.

B. Work will not be considered ready for final inspection until all the Work has been completed and the Contractor has certified that all items are complete in strict compliance with all Contract terms and conditions.

C. The Contractor or the project supervisor shall be at the job site during the final inspection.

1.2 Tests

A. Submit required reports of all environmental activities to the Contracting Officer and submit a written Corrective Action Completion Report to IEPA prior to final payment.

1.3 Record Drawings:

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain in proper order and in good, clean condition, at the project site, one

(1) complete set of full size prints of all Drawings. On this set, with red pencil or ink, the Contractor will neatly inscribe all changes in Work.

B. At time of final acceptance, and prior to final payment, these corrected prints will be presented to the COR. The Contractor will note all data and changes on these record drawings in sufficient detail and clarity to provide information necessary for preparation of "as built" drawings by the Government.

1.4 Guarantees, Warranties and Certificates

A. The Contractor will submit all guarantees, warranties and certificates to the Government prior to final payment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not Applicable)

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DIVISION 1 SECTION 01770

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS PROJECT CLOSEOUT

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DIVISION 2 SECTION 02200

SITEWORK ______EARTHWORK AND SITE REMEDIATION

PART I – GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. The requirements of this section shall govern all Earthwork, Site Investigation and Remediation activities.

B. The Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment and materials necessary to perform all earthwork and site remediation activities.

C. It is the intent of these specifications to meet the Ecological Protection requirements for the refuge under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)and Illinois Department of Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)Voluntary Site Remediation Program and obtain a No Further Action (NFR) Letter.

1.2 JOB CONDITIONS

A. The Two River National Wildlife Refuge old headquarters law enforcement range was last used in 2014. The pile is of unknown age but is at least 25 years old based on aerial photos. The pile was used by Law Enforcement Officer to target shoot, however the the amount of shooting or lead contamination has not been documented.

The shooting area was abandon several years ago and the target timber cribbing and soil were pushed onto the front of the berm. The firing line distance to target is about 25 feet. It is anticipated the area of greatest concern is the berms face to a depth of three feet located behind where the timber cribbing was located and the firing line. The berm is estimated to be 30FT Long, 20FT Wide, and 6FT high.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor shall have experienced in remediation of Small Arms Firing Ranges.

B. A licensed professional environmental consultant will be responsible for overseeing excavation activities, soil sampling, ground water assessment, and sampling procedures, and providing a CACR report to the Service and the Illinois EPA.

C. Contractor shall engage a National Environmental Laboratory Conference (NELAC) certified laboratory in the

02200-1 state of Illinois to perform all soils and groundwater monitoring analysis. Contractor shall pay for all testing.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the location of existing utilities. Any damage incurred to existing utilities will be repaired by the Contractor at his/her expense to the satisfaction of the COR.

E. Contractor is responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits and fees.

F. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning and washing all equipment prior to bringing it on site to avoid introducing invasive species, seeds, or plants to the environment.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. The contractor shall submit the name and credentials of the licensed professional Environmental Consultant to be used during this project.

B. Submit certification showing that all personnel working on the site has Hazardous Waste Operations (HAZWOPPER) training with a current annual refresher course.

C. Submit certification showing the contractor and all personnel working on the site are currently certified in lead abatement in the state of Illinois.

D. Submit name of laboratory and certification that it meets the regulatory requirements.

E. Provide a Corrective Action and Completion Report (CACR) of all field activities including but not limited to the following: soil and groundwater test results, findings, conclusions, excavation activities, and a certification of SAFR closure. The report shall be signed by a professional environmental engineer.

F. Provide certification of the Subtitled D Landfill disposal site that accepts all excavated soils.

G. Provide load tickets of all soils and waste manifests of all soils and any debris removed from Refuge property.

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1.5 COORDINATION

A. The Contractor shall notify the FWS and IEPA at least ten working days before beginning work.

1. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,Bureau of Land, Remedial Project Management Section at (217)782-3397.

2. United States Fish and Wildlife Service –Branch of Environmental Compliance – Contracting Officers Representative, Robert McGinn at 612-713-5235.

PART 2 – MATERIALS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 The contractor shall perform soils characterization of the SAFR site.

A. Characterization sampling of the SAFR shall include as a minimum:

1. Collect Ten (10) discrete random soil samples from areas within the SAFR perimeter and sample for “total metals” as shown on the contract drawings. Metals to be sampled for are Cu, Ni, Pb, Zn, Sb, Sn, and As.

2. If the samples are found to exceed Statewide Default Background Levels contact the CO and COR immediately.

3.2 Berm Backstop Face Remediation.

A. Contractor shall excavate soils from berms backstop as shown on the contract drawings. Removed soil shall be contained as to not contaminate the surrounding environment.

B. Contained soils shall be sieved using a No. 4 sieve to

02200-3 remove lead bullets and lead fragments. Method of soil sieving is Contractors option on condition that all the soils are contained to prevent further contamination to the environment.

C. Lead bullets and fragments shall be removed from sieve, treated as scrap metal and recycled through a licensed recycler. A recycled waste manifest shall be given to the CO and COR.

D. Following sieving, perform SPLP or TCLP test on sieved soil and the berm backstop to determine suitability that soils may be disposed of in a certified Subtitle D landfill disposal site. (check landfills for verification of testing required)

1. If soils exceed hazardous levels contact the COR immediately.

2. Perform soil stabilization to all soils exceeding hazardous levels.

a. Method of soil stabilization shall be contractor’s choice as approved by the COR.

b. For estimating purposes two cubic yards of soil are to be stabilized by add/mix Portland cement on an average 5 percent of the soils lead concentration to total contaminated soils.

3. Upon determination the berms soils meet the requirements for disposal excavate and dispose of the entire berm to surface level. Dispose of all soils including the contained soils in a subtitle D landfill.

4. For the purpose of this contract approximately thirty five(35) cubic yards of soils are estimated for disposal.

5. Contractor shall provide a waste manifest and fee tickets for disposal of material at the subtitle D landfill. Contractor shall pay for all transportation and landfill permits, fees, and testing.

3.3 Confirmation sampling of the excavated berm as a minimum:

A. Five (5) random soil samples shall be obtained from the

02200-4 area of the excavated berm and sampled for total metals.

1. If the samples are found to exceed Statewide Default Background Levels contact the CO and COR immediately.

B. Two groundwater samples shall be obtained from the berm face area of the excavated berm and sampled for total metals and compared to Groundwater Surface Water Interface (GSI) action levels.

1. Groundwater samples may be obtained using the “Low Flow” method.

2. If the groundwater samples exceed Groundwater Surface Water Interface (GSI) action levels contact the COR immediately.

3.4 The contractor shall submit to the FWS and Illinois EPA a

Corrective Action and Completion Report detailing all site activities including but not limited to the following:

Site Characterization, soil sampling and analysis; soil sieving; soil excavation and soil disposal including waste manifest from the landfill disposal site; analysis and results of all soil and groundwater confirmation sampling;

include tables indicating all laboratory samples to date, dates sampled, and results of each sample; any field measurement taken; References, such as maps or photos of the sampling, and certification the SAFR has been re-mediated and closed according to EPA, IEPA, and all, Federal, State, and local regulations.

3.5 The Refuge will provide topsoil and revegetate the site.

3.6 The Contractor shall take reasonable precaution to protect natural plant and tree growth outside of the earth moving limits against damage from earth moving operations.

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02200-6 local regulations when removing and disposing trash, debris, and other waste materials off Government property.

3.7 Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, County and