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COTTONWOOD BANK STABILIZATION

DESIGN‐BUILD SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Description of Work: Furnishing labor, equipment, supplies, and materials to design and construct riverbank stabilization and rehabilitation along the BLM, Idaho Falls District, Challis Field Office, Cottonwood Campground. The design shall not exclusively include traditional hardened armoring of the riverbank to diminish the erosion along the campground. The design shall focus on non‐ traditional methods to alleviate erosive pressures located along the campground’s bank. The design shall comply with the attached Programmatic to minimize the magnitude and duration of short‐term adverse effects on ESA listed species and critical habitat, and to avoid a chance of long‐term adverse effects.

The Contractor is responsible for performing a site survey of the riverbank and channel along the Cottonwood Campground.

B. Location: Work location is shown in the attachments.

1.2 REFERENCES

A. Referenced Specifications/Standards with Abbreviations and/or Acronyms: The following reference material is provided as an attachment.

Programmatic Reinitiation of the Endangered Species Act Section 7 Formal Consultation and Magnuson‐Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Essential Fish Habitat Consultation for Habitat Restoration Projects in the Salmon River Basin (HUC 170602), Clearwater River Basin (HUC 170603), Hells Canyon Subbasin (HUC 17060101), and Lower Snake‐Asotin Subbasin (HUC 17060103), Idaho, 2019

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Approvals: Approval of the submittals is an indication that the Contractor's submittals have been reviewed and that there are no objections, except as noted. Approval of deviations shall apply only to those deviations or omissions from the requirements of the drawings and specifications brought to the government's attention in writing. After approval of an item, submit a substitute for approval when the approved item cannot be purchased or delivered in time to avoid delay in completion of the project.

B. Acronyms: The following is a list of acronyms with their definition that are referenced in this project:

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BLM Bureau of Land Management CO Contracting Officer COR Contracting Officer Representative SCR Special Contract Requirements USACE US Army Corp of Engineers

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Scope: Submittals include initial surveys, design specifications, final design drawings, and as‐built drawings.

B. Requirements: Refer to specifications for submittals required. Allow at least 10 working days for review. The Contractor is required to provide one hard copy of each submittal and one electronic copy. Hard copies of the submittals shall be delivered to Jerry Burrows, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. Electronic copies shall be emailed to the government.

C. Identification of Submittals: Completely identify each submittal by showing at least the following information:

1. Name and address of submitter, name, and telephone number of the individual to contact for further information.

2. Name of project as it appears in these specifications.

3. Contract number, drawing number, and specification section number to which the submittal applies.

4. Whether this is an original submittal or resubmittal.

5. Each item shall clearly note the manufacturer's name and address, trade name, product, lot, style, color, catalog designation or model number, and locations of use.

1.5 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMANCE

A. Requirements: The government may permit use, prior to sampling and testing, of materials when accompanied by Certificates of Conformance. Materials used on the basis of a Certificate of Conformance may be sampled and tested. Installation of materials on the basis of Certificates of Conformance shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for incorporating materials which conform to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Material not conforming to those requirements will be subject to rejection, whether in place or not.

B. Format: The Certificate of Conformance provided by the supplier shall:

1. State that the named product conforms to the Contract requirements.

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2. Either be accompanied with a certified copy of the test results or certify that such test results are on file with the manufacturer and will be furnished to the government upon request.

3. Provide the name and address of the manufacturer, the testing agency, and the date of tests.

4. Set forth the means of identification which will permit field determination of the product delivered as being the product covered by the certification.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Conflict: Where a conflict occurs between reference documents and project specifications, the project specifications shall govern.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Delivery: Protect products incorporated into the work from damage while in transit to the site.

Products must be delivered in original unopened containers with manufacturer's name, brand designation, and contents legibly indicated.

B. Storage: Provide temporary storage facilities for products. Storage shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions. The storage area shall permit access for inspection and handling.

C. Handling: Load and unload products protecting them from damage.

1.8 PROJECT/SITE CONDITIONS

A. Access to the Work: The Cottonwood Campground is located approximately 15.5 miles North of Challis, Idaho on Hwy 93. Site entrance coordinates, Latitude: 44.667895°, Longitude: ‐ 114.077812°. See drawings for location map.

1.9 SEQUENCING AND SCHEDULING

A. Work Schedule: The schedule shall be submitted at the pre‐work conference. When requested, submit an updated schedule within 3 calendar days. As a minimum, the estimated start and completion dates shall be shown in the estimate.

B. Timing of In‐Water Work: Programmatic - 1.3.4.1 Pre-construction and Project Design Conservation Measures - In‐water work will occur only within the preferred work windows listed in Appendix C of the Programmatic. The Cottonwood Campground falls within the River Reach of Tributary titled “Main Salmon River – Pahsimeroi River to Valley Creek.”

PART 2: PRODUCTS

(There are no applicable requirements.)

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PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Pre‐Work Conference:

1. A Pre‐Work Conference will be held prior to the start of work. The Contractor will be notified in advance of meeting time, date, and place. The purpose will be to review required work, project drawings and specifications, construction schedules, payroll and payments, and administrative provisions of the Contract.

2. The Contractor, subcontractors, and the persons responsible for coordination of the work shall be present at the meeting.

3. Be prepared to summarize and explain procedures planned for the project and present the submittals requested in the specifications.

B. Progress Meetings:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the government.

2. May be called by either the government or the Contractor. Request shall state who should attend and include an agenda.

C. Final Inspection:

1. To be held at the project site, or as determined by the government.

2. Notify the government in writing at least 5 working days before the completion date so the

Government can schedule final inspection.

3. The superintendent shall be present during this inspection.

3.2 SURVEY

A. Requirements: The Contractor is responsible for performing a topographic survey of the

Cottonwood Campground riverbank and river channel. The surveys shall show the existing riverbank and channel starting approximately 500’ upstream of the boat ramp and continuing downstream the entire length of the campground. The Contractor is required to set at least two permanent control points that will be referenced in the design and used during construction.

Survey monuments or benchmarks disturbed or removed during construction shall be reset by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

B. Submittal: The Contractor is required to submit an AutoCAD Civil3D .dwg file of the survey to the government for approval or rejection.

3.3 BANK STABILIZATION DESIGN

A. Plans: The Contractor shall develop design plans. The Contractor shall submit the design plans to the government at the 30% design, 60% design, 95% design, and 100% design stages. The BLM will use the 60% design plans to prepare a USACE 404 permit application and conduct ESA Section 7 consultation. The Contractor shall submit the 60% design plans to the BLM with sufficient time for BLM review, BLM 404 permit application development, and USACE permit review and approval before the anticipated start of construction. Final plans shall be stamped by a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Idaho. The designs plans shall, at a minimum, include the following:

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1. Existing Site Plan

2. Proposed Site Plan

3. Flood Plain Details

4. Constructed Channel Element Details

B. Specifications: The specifications can be included on the design plans as notes and do not require a separate specification document, if not needed.

3.4 CONSTRUCTION

A. 404 Permit: The BLM will submit a USACE 404 permit application based on the Contractor’s 60% design plans. The Contractor’s design and construction shall comply with all of the requirements of the 404 permit.

B. Health and Safety Plan: Before construction commences, the Contractor shall submit a health and safety plan to the government for approval. The health and safety plan shall include the location of the nearest hospital and procedures to follow in case of an emergency.

C. Disposal of debris: Debris shall become the property of the Contractor. Dispose of materials in a legal manner and payment of fees required is the Contractor's responsibility. Sale of material onsite is not allowed unless authorized in writing by the government. Burning of removed materials is not permitted on the work site.

D. As‐Built Drawings: The Contractor is required to keep a full‐sized copy of the design plans on‐site throughout the duration of the project. As the job progresses, continuously maintain as‐built drawings of the work. The changes shall be noted legibly in red pencil or red ink. These drawings shall be submitted to the government prior to final inspection. Should final inspection reveal changes in the project not so noted on the as‐built drawings, record these changes on the as‐built drawings within 5 working days of final inspection and deliver completed as‐built drawings to the government.

3.5 WARRANTY

A. Requirements: Materials and equipment furnished under this Contract shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties given to customers for such materials or equipment. The rights or remedies provided herein are in addition to and do not limit rights afforded to the Government by other clauses of this Contract. With respect to warranties, expressed or implied, from manufacturers or suppliers for materials or equipment furnished under the Contract the Contractor shall:

1. Obtain warranties that would be given in normal commercial practices.

2. Require warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government.

3. Submit warranties to the government prior to the final inspection.

PART 4: MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

4.1 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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A. Units: All items will be paid as a lump sum when the Government has accepted that all criteria have been met.

4.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. Payment: Payment will be made under:

Pay Item Pay Unit

1 – Survey Lump Sum 2 – Bank Stabilization Design Lump Sum 3 – Bank Stabilization Construction Lump Sum