BLM_JILONA_Shoreline_Stabilization_Specifications_240308_2.pdf

JUPITER INLET LIGHTHOUSE

OUSTANDING NATURAL AREA

SHORELINE STABILIZATION

PROJECT MANUAL

PREPARED FOR THE

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

By

Taylor Engineering, Inc.

10199 Southside Blvd., Suite 310

Jacksonville, Florida 32256 904/731-7040

904/731-9847 (fax) www.taylorengineering.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 01 10 Page 1 of 2

SECTION 00 01 10

SECTION TITLE

INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION

00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 01: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 35 43 Environmental Protection

01 35 43.01 Manatee Reporting Log

01 45 00 Contractor Quality Control

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 77 00 Project Closeout

DIVISION 02: DEMOLITON

02 41 00 Demolition

DIVISION 03: CONCRETE

03 00 00 Concrete

03 41 33 Prestressed Concrete Piles

03 41 33.01 Installation of Prestressed Concrete Piles

DIVISION 04: MASONRY

04 22 00 Precast Modular Block Gravity Retaining Wall

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DIVISION 06: WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 13 00 Timber

06 73 00 FRP Grated Decking

DIVISION 07: THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 41 13 Metal Roofing (Stand-N-Seam)

DIVISION 31: EARTHWORK

31 11 00 Clearing and Grubbing

31 23 00 Excavation and Fill

31 51 00 Helical Anchors

DIVISION 35: WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 31 16.19 Steel Sheet Piling Seawall

35 31 19.40 Stone Placement for Breakwaters and Revetments

35 51 13 Floating Dock and Aluminum Gangways and Aluminum Handrail

SUMMARY OF WORK

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

GENERAL

WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Objectives

The project will construct various shore protection features to provide the following benefits:

1. Alleviate erosion along the shoreline and movement of material into the adjacent Intracoastal Waterway,

2. Stabilize the shoreline bank to curtail the loss of land and eliminate safety concerns from collapsing sands and falling vegetation,

3. Protect the navigability of the Intracoastal Waterway,

4. Enhance aquatic and terrestrial habitats and establish native vegetation, as appropriate, to provide for a “living shoreline,”

5. Accommodate recreational elements that allow for continued shoreline use for recreational boaters (motorized and nonmotorized) and ONA visitors that allows beach access and supports fishing and snorkeling/SCUBA activities, at appropriate locations,

6. Maintain and enhance the scenic integrity of the ONA as viewed from within and from external key observation points.

7. The Bureau of Land Management and their Engineering representative, Taylor Engineering, Inc., will administer the entirety of this project.

B. Location

1. The project area includes approximately 0.5 miles of shoreline extending from the northern property boundary along the Indian River Lagoon south to Loxahatchee River extending west to the dilapidated former USCG dock. The shoreline includes both the low elevation areas and the embankment of the sand dune surrounding the Jupiter Lighthouse. The legal description is T. 40 S., R. 43 E., Section 31, Lot 17 & Lot 22. Elevations range from sea level to approximately 25 feet varying throughout the project area.

C. Description of Work

Base Bid: Services in this scope may consist of, but are not limited to, upland site work including site clearing, excavation and fill placement, construction of a terraced wall with the upper wall being a large block gravity wall (Redi-Rock block wall or approved Engineer equivalent) and the lower wall being an anchored sheet pile wall. Further descriptions of the Base Bid work are provided below.

1. Terraced Walls

Upper Retaining Wall

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Temporary construction access along top of bluff to provide equipment access to site;

restore following construction

Approximately 800 linear feet of large block gravity wall (10 feet exposure) and associated features (gravel drains, etc.)

Post and rope fencing for pedestrian traffic control

Three timber access stairways providing access from the top of bluff to the middle terrace (+/-10 ft vertical exposure)

2. Lower Retaining Wall

Approximately 800 linear feet of anchored steel sheet pile (NZ26) wall with concrete cap (helical tie-backs)

1) Sheets must be installed by silent press-in technology with an integral auger capability (no vibration due to slope stability issues)

Post and rope fencing for pedestrian traffic control

Four timber access stairways to provide access from the middle terrace to the lower shoreline (+/-10 ft vertical exposure)

3. Mid-level terrace

Grading between upper and lower walls to provide level surface

Post and rope fencing for pedestrian traffic control

4. Vegetation

Preserve owner-specified specimen trees at temporary on-site location; replant following wall construction

New native vegetation planting at specified areas

5. Sediment management

Anticipated excavation for the wall(s) construction will produce excess sediment

Contractor shall manage all material on site

Portions of the excess sediment will be used in other project areas (e.g., stabilized path), as needed

All remaining excess sediment will be graded upland of the upper retaining wall

The Contractor shall adhere to the Contract Documents for the specific clearing locations to ensure preservation of native species. The Contractor shall additionally be responsible for the planting of native species in the disrupted areas after the completion of all construction work.

Bid Option 1: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, construction of a new timber pavilion and ADA suitable pathway along the Loxahatchee River.

6. Pavilion

Demolition of existing timber pavilion and associated concrete foundation

Construction of a new (25 ft by 30 ft) timber pavilion with a stand-n-seam gable roof with associated concrete footings

Limited excavation allowed due to likely presence of historically significant artifacts in area

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7. ADA Pathway

Construction of a concrete pathway that leads to the pavilion from existing ADA pathway

Bid Option 2: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, construction of limestone breakwaters above and below MHW along the Loxahatchee River and installation of timber fender piles as aids to navigation. Minor modifications to the design documents may occur as a result of permitting and pre-construction survey results. These changes will be discussed and negotiated prior to awarding the associated option.

Bid Option 3: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, construction of various limestone breakwaters and revetments south of S.R. 707 (locally known as Cato’s bridge), construction of a pocket beach, and pile driving of timber fender piles, with locations noted on the Contract Documents. Minor modifications to the design documents may occur as a result of permitting and pre-construction survey results. These changes will be discussed and negotiated prior to awarding the associated option.

8. Limestone Breakwaters and Revetments

All stone must meet gradation specifications in the design plans

Stone installation anticipated from waterside

Select revetment cross sections provide planters along structure centerline

Install +/-10,000 mangroves (provided by owner) as noted on design plans

Contractor shall maintain continuous navigation within the IWW throughout the project

9. Pocket beach

Preserve existing mangroves

Excavate to establish shallow open water areas

10. Timber fender piles

30 ft long timber piles to restrict boating access to select locations

Bid Option 4: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, the construction of a timber boardwalk with a horizontal alignment that varies between onshore and offshore of the MHW line with wave screens incorporated in the structure in specific areas, upland stairway access, and rock placement above and below MHW within specified areas of the boardwalk’s footprint. Minor modifications to the design documents may occur as a result of permitting and pre-construction survey results. These changes will be discussed and negotiated prior to awarding the associated option.

Further descriptions of the Bid Option 4 work are provided below.

11. Boardwalk

Approximately 7,100 SF (725 linear feet) of timber boardwalk with composite grated deck

Timber/composite wave screen at specified locations along the boardwalk

Debris removal (above MHW) and vegetation clearing, as needed, to support pile installation

Limestone rock revetment at specified locations along the boardwalk

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12. Two timber access stairways to provide pedestrian access from upland

Bid Option 5: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, construction of a floating dock including the pile driving work and the installation of a gangway and boat lift.

Further descriptions of the Bid Option 5 work are provided below. Minor modifications to the design documents may occur as a result of permitting and pre-construction survey results. These changes will be discussed and negotiated prior to awarding the associated option.

Floating Dock

Demolition and removal of existing debris within the floating dock footprint (remnant concrete piles and construction debris)

1) Submerged debris, typically between -1 ft-NAVD88 and -15 ft-NAVD88

Installation of floating dock guide piles (18” PSC – 15 EA)

Installation of concrete floating dock (1,250 SF)

+/-54 ft aluminum gangway with access gate

One boat lift supported by timber piles

Bid Option 6: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, construction of limestone breakwaters above and below MHW north of SR 707 (Cato’s bridge) and selective placement of proprietary artificial shoreline stabilization structures (i.e., reef balls, SeaHive). Bid Option 6 may result in installation of experimental shoreline stabilization units. Installation will be water based and must preserve local seagrass beds. Installation in shallow water typically less than -4 ft-NAVD.

Minor modifications to the design documents may occur as a result of permitting and pre-construction survey results. These changes will be discussed and negotiated prior to awarding the associated option.

PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

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SECTION 01 31 00

PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. The Contractor shall manage the project and coordinate all activities of own employees, subcontractors, suppliers and offsite fabricators. The Contractor shall use computers, e-mail, and internet resources for administrative work and notify Engineer of important meetings, schedule events, and activities. The Contractor shall furnish labor, materials, and equipment required to plan and execute project management functions.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate activities and manage resources to construct the project conforming to the contract, on time and within budget.

SUBMITTALS

The following submittals shall be submitted in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. Bring the following administrative submittal items to Preconstruction Meeting:

A. List of Subcontractors

1. Submit a list of proposed subcontractors with company name, person to contact, street address, mail address, email address, phone number, type of specialty and estimated subcontract quote.

B. Signature of Authority

1. Furnish a power of attorney or a notarized letter of authority from Contractor identifying local representatives authorized to sign contract documents.

PROJECT COORDINATION

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work to ensure efficient and orderly sequence of installation of interdependent construction elements.

B. Coordinate completion and cleanup of Work of separate sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Owner’s partial occupancy.

C. After Owner occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Owner's activities.

D. Work by Others

1. During construction period, others may perform construction or maintenance work within construction limits. The Contractor shall coordinate work by others with Engineer and the Owner and schedule activities to avoid problems at no additional cost.

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PROJECT MEETINGS

A. The Engineer and the Owner require the following types of project meetings, all of which are described below:

1. Preconstruction Meeting

2. Coordination Meeting

3. Construction Progress Meetings

B. Preconstruction Meeting

1. The Engineer will conduct a Preconstruction Meeting for this project. The Preconstruction Meeting will be after Notice of Award (NOA) but prior to Notice to Proceed (NTP). (Refer to subparagraph "Preconstruction Meeting Submittals" below.) The Engineer will notify Contractor of time, place, and agenda. Contractor shall notify key subcontractors and suppliers to attend. The Engineer will discuss contract "ground rules" and general issues including:

Lines of Engineer authority

Lines of Contractor authority

Contract General Conditions

Contract Supplementary Conditions

Contract Administration

Progress Payment

Correspondence Procedures

Project Schedule

Submittal Register

Labor Requirements

General Site Safety

2. Preconstruction Meeting Attendees

Permit Authority Representatives

Owner’s Engineer Representative

Owner Representative

Contractor Representatives

3. Preconstruction Meeting Minutes

4. The Contractor will take detailed minutes of Preconstruction Meeting and may use an audio or video tape. Copies of typed minutes will be provided to the Engineer to review within three working days after the meeting. Audio or video tapes if used will be made available for the Engineer to review.

5. Preconstruction Meeting Submittals

The timing of submission of submittals and completion of the Preconstruction Meeting is intended to allow the Contractor, Engineer, and the Owner adequate time to prepare for commencement of work. However, should the Contractor fail to submit required items within the times stated, the Owner may issue NTP prior to receipt of submittals

Section 01 31 00 Page 3 of 6 and prior to the Preconstruction Meeting. If the NTP is issued prior to the Contractor's compliance with submittal requirements and prior to the Preconstruction Meeting, the Contractor will not be permitted to commence work until these requirements have been satisfied. Any delays attributable to the Contractor's failure to comply with these pre-work requirements shall be at the Contractor's expense and may be cause for remedial action by the Engineer/the Owner. Submittals required by this Section are described in paragraph SUBMITTALS above.

6. Other Division 01 Submittals to bring in draft form to Preconstruction Meeting:

Accident Prevention Plan – See SECTION 00 73 19 SAFETY AND OCCUPATION

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Construction Schedule - See SECTION 01 29 00 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

List of Subcontractors - See SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION

Signature of Authority – See SECTION 01 31 00 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND

COORDINATION

Submittal Register - See SECTION 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Environmental Protection Plan – See SECTION 01 35 43 ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION

Contractor Quality Control Plan - See SECTION 01 40 00 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (must be submitted before Preconstruction Meeting)

7. Divisions 02 through 35 Submittals

In addition to the above, bring submittal items for materials, workmanship, plans, or events required early in project schedule that are ready for transmittal to Engineer.

Prepare transmittal of submittal items in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

Geotechnical Engineer and Testing Laboratory Credentials (various SECTIONS)

8. Notice to Proceed (NTP)

NTP will be issued according to the Contract Documents. If the Contractor has failed to provide submittals specified herein or has not yet received the Engineer's conditional approval to work under an interim plan, the Contractor shall not proceed with the work and shall consider the work to be suspended in accordance with the SECTION 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS. While the Contractor is working under a conditionally accepted interim plan, funds may be retained from progress payments in accordance with the SECTION 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS until the Contractor submits acceptable submittals. If the Contractor does not submit acceptable submittals within a reasonable time, as determined by the Engineer, the Engineer may order the Contractor to suspend work. Any suspension order issued for the Contractor's failure to submit acceptable submittals will not constitute unreasonable delay under the SECTION 00 72 00 GENERAL CONDITIONS and the Contractor will not be entitled to an equitable adjustment of either performance period or contract price.

C. Coordination Meeting

1. The Coordination Meeting is scheduled, convened, and conducted by Engineer after a Preconstruction Meeting and prior to starting physical construction. Draft submittals provided after NOA (i.e., Construction Schedule, Submittal Register, Environmental Protection Plan, and Quality Control Plan, etc.) will have been reviewed. Coordination Meeting is primarily for on-site Contractor Quality Control staff, including subcontractor and

Section 01 31 00 Page 4 of 6 supplier employees performing quality control, to meet and discuss the project in detail.

Purposes of Coordination Meeting are:

Achieve mutual understanding with Contractor of required Quality Control

Jointly review received submittals; resolve issues of concern

Discuss project plans and specifications, schedule, documentation

Establish a good working relationship between the Contractor’s Quality Control Staff and Quality Assurance Representatives

D. Construction Progress Meetings

1. Construction progress meetings will occur on-site in the job-trailer provided by the Contractor or another near-site location agreed to by all parties. The Engineer will schedule the day of the week and time of the meetings. Meetings will generally occur once every two weeks. As project activities increase ("ramp up"), one construction progress meeting per week may become typical for a project of this scope. The Engineer will notify the Contractor when and if construction progress meetings will convene weekly. The Contractor will attend additional meetings as required, or when requested by Engineer.

2. The Contractor will preside over construction progress meetings and will notify any persons who need to be present to discuss agenda issues. Engineer may direct attendance by key Contractor suppliers, or fabricators as needed. A sample meeting agenda is provided in paragraph “GENERAL MEETING REQUIREMENTS” below.

3. The Contractor will take detailed minutes of each Construction Project Meeting and may use an audio or video tape. Copies of typed minutes will be provided to the Engineer to review within three working days of each meeting. Audio or video tapes if used will be made available for the Engineer to review

4. Progress Meeting Participants typically include:

Engineer

Owner Representatives

Contractor's Site Superintendent

Contractor's Quality Control Manager

Contractor's Safety Coordinator

Subcontractors, as appropriate to the agenda

Suppliers, as appropriate to the agenda

Others as appropriate to the agenda

PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

EXECUTION

GENERAL MEETING REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor is responsible for phase and construction progress meetings to include:

1. Meeting notification to participants

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2. Prepare agenda for meetings

3. Physical arrangements for meetings

4. Preside at meetings

5. Record minutes recording proceedings and decisions

6. Copy and send minutes to:

Meeting participants

Project parties affected by decisions

Engineer (No later than 3 working days)

B. Progress Meeting Agenda

Modify agenda as needed for on-going work.

1. Review key issues from previous progress meetings

2. Review work progress since previous meeting

3. Review current definable features of work:

Identify phases of current features of work

Identify pending phase changes

Identify features for discussion in next scheduled meeting

4. Discuss problem prevention:

Field observations

Deficiencies and tracking

Procedures working well

Problems, conflicts

Methods to improve

5. Review construction schedule:

Identify delays

Discuss proposed corrective actions to regain schedule

6. Submittals and Requests for Information (design interpretation):

Review submittal register

Identify submittals to expedite as required

7. Review off-site activities:

Fabrications

Material and equipment delivery schedule

8. Review Testing:

Type, Schedule

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Received Results

9. Review changes to construction schedule:

Planned progress during succeeding work period

Coordination of various schedules

Effect of changes on construction and completion date

10. Review site safety

11. Discuss maintaining contract quality for materials and workmanship

12. Discuss pending modifications, changes and substitutions

13. Discuss other business, as appropriate

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SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

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SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. Contractor shall first review submittal requirements as detailed in Division II – Section 20 of General Conditions in Project Specifications.

B. This section includes additional information pertaining to submittal procedures.

C. The Contractor shall submit all items listed in this and other Sections of these Specifications.

The Engineer may request submittals in addition to those listed when deemed necessary to adequately describe the Work covered in the respective sections. Units of weights and measures used on all submittals shall be the same used in the Construction Drawings. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with Contract requirements. Proposed deviations from the Contract requirements shall be clearly identified.

DEFINITIONS

A. Manufacturer's Instructions: Instructions, stipulations, directions, and recommendations issued in printed form by the manufacturer of a product addressing handling, installation, erection, and application of the product; Manufacturer’s Instructions are not prepared especially for the Work.

B. Shop Drawings: Custom prepared data of all types including drawings, diagrams, performance curves, material schedules, templates, instructions, and similar information not in standard printed form applicable to other projects. Shop drawings should provide the appropriate level of detail for the Contractor’s field or fabrication shop personnel to use as the sole reference in building the referenced piece of the Work.

C. Product Data: Standard printed information on materials, products and systems; Illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts, brochures, diagrams and other information to illustrate materials or equipment for some portion of the Work.

D. Samples: Physical examples, which illustrate materials, equipment, or workmanship and establish standards by which the Work will be judged. Included are both fabricated and unfabricated physical examples as complete units or as smaller portions of units available for either limited visual inspection or (where indicated) for more detailed testing and analysis.

E. Special Samples: Physical examples that illustrate materials, equipment, or workmanship and establish standards by which the Work will be judged, and will be incorporated in the Work.

F. Miscellaneous Submittals: Technical reports, administrative submittals, certificates, and guarantees not defined as shop drawings, product data, or samples.

1. Technical reports include laboratory reports, tests, technical procedures, technical records, Contractor’s design analysis and Contractor’s survey field notes for construction staking, before cross-sections and after cross-sections.

2. Administrative Submittals are those nontechnical submittals required by the Contract Documents or deemed necessary for administrative records. These Submittals include

Section 01 33 00 Page 2 of 4 statements of applicability, copies of industry standards, as-constructed data, security/protection/safety data, and similar type Submittals.

3. Certificates and guarantees are those Submittals on Equipment and Materials where a written certificate or guarantee from the manufacturer or Supplier is called for in the Specifications.

4. Reports as required by Contractor describing Contractor’s means and methods for items such as dewatering, earth and water retaining, erosion control, and safety plans.

SUBMITTALS

A. Final Submittal Register

1. Submit final submittal register in accordance with this specification for Engineer approval.

PROCEDURES

A. The Contractor shall refer to General Conditions for all other submittal procedures not described herein.

B. Before commencing work, the Contractor will review the Draft Submittal Register attached to this specification as an APPENDIX. The Contractor will review the Submittal Register and note and discrepancies or required additions. The reviewed Submittal Register will serve only as guidance document for submission as the project proceeds. Optional submittals or other submittal requirements not listed on the Submittal Register but described in the test of the Specifications may be required, and the Contractor shall provide these upon request of the Engineer.

C. Unless specifically required to deliver hard copies, Contractor shall deliver all submittals to the Engineer in electronic format via email at the email address listed in Instructions to Bidders.

D. For submittal files too large to send via email, the Engineer will provide the Contractor with an ftp site to upload the electronic submittal to.

E. For submittals that require the seal of a Professional Engineer or Professional Surveyor, the seal and signature shall be clearly visible.

F. When immediate contact is required herein, the Contractor shall contact the Engineer by telephone, unless otherwise instructed.

G. Submit submittals in ample time for review and response.

H. Submit submittals specified or reasonably required for construction, operation, and maintenance of the Work.

I. Deliver submittals under acceptable transmittal form which identifies:

1. Submittal date.

2. Project and Contractor.

3. Subcontractor and major supplier, when appropriate.

4. Reference submittal to Contract Documents by Drawing, detail, and/or Specification section numbers, as appropriate.

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5. Variations from Contract Documents when variations are included in submittal.

6. Whether submittal requires approval or is for information only.

J. Submittals must use U.S. units. Metric Units will not be accepted.

PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

EXECUTION

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

A. APPENDIX provides a Draft Submittal Register listing each item of material or equipment for which submittals are required by the Specifications. The list may not be all-inclusive and additional submittals may be required. The approved Submittal Register will become the scheduling document and will be used to control submittals throughout the life of the Contract.

The register and the progress schedules shall be coordinated.

SUBMITTALS KNOWN TO BE UNACCEPTABLE

A. The Contractor shall contact the Engineer immediately regarding construction-testing submittals that have failed tests criteria or are otherwise unacceptable.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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SECTION 01 35 43

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

GENERAL

SUMMARY

A. This section covers prevention of environmental pollution and damage as the result of construction operations under this contract and for those measures set forth in these specifications. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution and damage are defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents, which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life; affect other species of importance; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and/or historical purposes. The control of environmental pollution and damage requires consideration of air, water, and land, and includes management of visual aesthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy, and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

B. Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for environmental protection of all items set forth herein. Contractor shall record on daily quality control reports or attachments thereto, any problems in complying with laws, regulations and ordinances, and corrective action taken.

C. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to obtain all relevant permits (e.g., Local permits, NPDES permit, dewatering permit, etc.) at no cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for any delays and costs resulting from failure to comply with these and all federal, state and local environmental protection laws and regulations.

D. The following State and Federal permits are associated with this project.

1. FDEP Permit No:

2. USACE Permit No:

SUBMITTALS

The following submittals shall be submitted in accordance with SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

A. Environmental Protection Plan

Within ten (10) calendar days after Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit in writing an Environmental Protection Plan. The Engineer may, at its discretion, consider an interim plan for the first 30 days of operations. However, the Contractor shall furnish an acceptable final plan no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Acceptance of the Contractor’s plan shall not relieve the Contractor of its responsibility for adequate and continuing control of pollutants and other environmental protection measures. Acceptance of the plan is conditional and predicated on satisfactory performance during construction. The Engineer reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes to the Environmental Protection Plan or operations if the Engineer determines that environmental protection requirements are not being met. No physical work at the site shall begin prior to acceptance of the Contractor’s Plan or an interim plan covering the work to be performed. The Environmental Protection Plan shall include but not be limited to the following:

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1. Methods for protection of features and resources to be preserved within authorized work areas. The Contractor shall prepare a listing of methods to protect resources needing protection, i.e., landscape features, surface and groundwater quality, air quality, historical, archeological, and cultural resources.

2. Procedures to be implemented to provide the required environmental protection and to comply with the applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall provide written assurance that immediate corrective action will be taken to correct pollution of the environment due to accident, natural causes, or failure to follow the procedure set out in accordance with the environmental protection plan.

3. Methods for protection of Endangered Species (if applicable).

4. Spill Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall specify all potentially hazardous substances to be used on the job site and intended actions to prevent accidental or intentional introduction of such materials into the air, ground, water, wetlands, or drainage areas. The plan shall specify the Contractor’s provisions to be taken to meet Federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding labeling, storage, removal, transport, and disposal of potentially hazardous substances.

5. A statement identifying the Contractor’s personnel who shall be responsible for implementation of the Environmental Protection Plan.

6. A Certification Letter must be signed acknowledging the Contractor has a copy of all permits applicable to the project and understand the conditions in the permits. The Certification Letter (see General Forms in APPENDIX) shall be attached to the Environmental Protection Plan.

B. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan

1. The Contractor shall submit an erosion control plan a minimum of ten (10) days prior to start of construction.

2. The Erosion control plan and installed erosion control measures shall be in accordance with all permit conditions and requirements.

3. If it has been determined that any environmental resources have been damaged due to the lack of proper erosion control measures, the Contractor shall repair any damage and pay any fines at no additional cost to the Owner.

C. Fuel Storage Tank and Spill Containment Berm Information

1. Submit information on fuel storage tanks and a sketch of the containment berm around storage tanks.

D. Project Permits and Inspection Logs

1. Submit a copy of each of the permits sought and received by the Contractor.

2. Submit copies of any required inspection logs (e.g., NPDES inspection logs) to the Engineer throughout the Work.

SUBCONTRACTORS

A. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN POLLUTION CONTROL

A. Contractor shall train his personnel in all phases of environmental protection. The training shall include methods of detecting and avoiding pollution, familiarization with pollution standards, both statutory and contractual, and installation and care of facilities to insure adequate and continuous environmental pollution control. Quality Control and supervisory personnel shall be thoroughly trained in the proper use of monitoring devices and abatement equipment, and shall be thoroughly knowledgeable of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and permits as listed in the Environmental Protection Plan submitted by Contractor. Quality Control personnel will be identified in the Quality Control Plan submitted in accordance with SECTION 01 45 00 Contractor Quality Control.

NOTIFICATION

A. The Engineer will notify the Contractor in writing of any observed noncompliance with the aforementioned federal, state, or local laws or regulations, permits and other elements of the Contractor’s Environmental Protection Plan. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, inform the Engineer of proposed corrective action and take such action as may be approved. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, the Engineer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No time extensions shall be granted or costs or damages allowed to the Contractor for any such suspension.

B. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, of the occurrence of environmental incidents.

PRODUCTS

GENERAL

A. All erosion/turbidity control devises shall be installed pursuant to Chapter 6 of The Florida land Development Manual, A Guide to Sound Land and Water Management, prior to the commencement of the construction activities. The devices shall remain functional at all times.

1. Contractor is advised there shall be zero impacts to seagrass (turbidity). Contractor shall furnish adequate turbidity curtains accordingly.

SILTATION FENCES

A. The siltation fences shall be geotechnical woven or non-woven fabric conforming to the applicable application requirement of Section 985 of the Florida Department of Transportation “Standards Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.” The type and size of posts and wire mesh reinforcement will be at the option of the Contractor as applicable to the installation conditions.

EROSION CONTROL MATTING

A. Erosion control matting shall be woven, biodegradable geotechnical fabric. It shall be used to temporarily stabilize channels or steep slopes until vegetation is established. The type selected shall be comparable to the vegetation cover applied for the particular installation. The material shall be stapled in place at 18 inches on center with a minimum matting lap of 4 inches.

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HAY OR STRAW BALES

A. Hay or straw bales shall be individual bales each entrenched 4 inches into the soil. The bales shall be clean, fresh hay or straw. Bales shall be replaced when they become clogged with silt, deteriorate, or after a period of 3 weeks, whichever occurs first. The particular application may require that bales be staked into the ground with rebar.

EXECUTION

PROTECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

A. General

1. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The environmental resources within the project boundaries and those affected outside the limits of permanent work under this contract shall be protected during the entire period of this contract. Contractor shall confine his activities to areas defined by the Construction Drawings and specifications. Environmental protection shall be as stated in the following paragraphs and in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, laws, or permits. Failure to meet the requirements of these Specifications for environmental protection may result in Work stoppages or termination for default. No part of the time lost due to any such Work stoppages shall be made the subject of claims for extensions of time or for excess costs or damages by Contractor. If Contractor fails or refuses to promptly repair any damage caused by violation of provisions of these Specifications, the Owner may have the necessary Work performed and charge the cost thereof to Contractor.

B. Protection of Land Resources

1. Before beginning any construction, Contractor shall identify all land resources to be preserved within Contractor's work area. Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and landforms without special permission from Engineer. Contractor shall engage a qualified tree surgeon to perform all tree surgery, and shall repair injuries to bark, trunk, branches, and roots of protected trees by dressing, cutting, and painting as specified for Class I Fine Pruning, of the National Arborist Association Pruning Standards for Shade Tree or as per State's Agricultural Extension Agency Guidelines, immediately as occurrences arise. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened to or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized when special emergency use is permitted. Contractor shall provide effective protection for land and vegetation resources at all times as defined in the following subparagraphs.

Work Area Limits

1) The Contractor’s field offices, staging areas, stockpile storage, and temporary buildings shall be placed in areas agreed upon by the Engineer. Temporary movement or relocation of the Contractor facilities shall be made only upon approval by the Engineer.

2) Prior to any construction, the Contractor shall mark the areas that are not required to accomplish all work to be performed under this contract. Isolated areas within the general work area that are to be saved and protected shall also be marked or fenced. Monuments and markers shall be protected before construction operations commence. Where construction operations are to be conducted during darkness, the markers shall be visible. The Contractor shall

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Protection of Landscape

1) Trees and their roots, shrubs, vines, grasses, land forms, and other landscape features (indicated, defined, and delineated on the Construction Drawings to be preserved, such as wetlands) shall be clearly identified and protected by fencing or any other approved techniques. Place tree protection fencing before excavation or grading is begun and maintain in place until construction is complete.

Disturbed Areas

1) The Contractor shall effectively prevent erosion and control sedimentation through approved methods include, but are not limited to, the following:

a) Retardation and Control of Runoff: Runoff from the construction site or from storms shall be controlled, retarded, and diverted to protected drainage courses by means of diversion ditches, benches, and by any other erosion control measures necessary.

b) The Contractor shall select, implement, and maintain erosion and sediment control measures as required by local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

2. Collection and Disposal of Sanitary Waste

The Contractor shall supply approved sanitary facilities adequate for the number of work personal and shall maintain these facilities during the duration of the project. The Contractor shall maintain sanitary facilities and dispose of sanitary disposal of Solid Wastes

3. Disposal of Solid Wastes

Solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) shall be placed in containers that are emptied on a regular schedule. All handling and disposal shall be conducted to prevent contamination. The Contractor shall transport all solid waste off the properties and dispose of it in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements for solid waste disposal. Discarded materials other than those that can be handled in the solid waste category will be handled as directed by the Engineer.

4. Dispensing of Fuel

Fuel dispensers shall have a 4-foot square, 16-gauge metal pan with borders banded up and welded at corners right below the bib. Edges of the pans shall be 8-inch minimum in depth to ascertain that no contamination of the ground takes place. Pans shall be cleaned by an approved method immediately after every dispensing of fuel and wastes disposed of offsite in an approved area. Should any spilling of fuel occur the CONTRACTOR shall immediately recover the contaminated ground and dispose of it offsite in an approved area.

5. Disposal of Chemical Waste

Chemical waste shall be stored in corrosion resistant containers, removed from the work area and disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.

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6. Disposal of Discarded Materials

Discarded materials other than those that can be included in the solid waste category shall be handled as directed.

C. Protection of Water Resources

1. General:

The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to avoid pollution of surface and ground waters. The Contractor shall conduct his operations in a manner to minimize and erosion and shall conform to all water quality standards as prescribed by Chapter 63-302 of the Florida Administrative Code. Special management techniques as set out below shall be implemented to control water pollution construction.

2. Washing and Curing Water

Wastewaters directly derived from construction activities shall not be allowed to enter surface water areas. These wastewaters shall be collected and placed in retention ponds where suspended materials can be settled out or the water evaporates so that pollutants are separated from the water.

3. Intertidal Areas and Crossings (if applicable)

Intertidal areas and crossings shall be controlled and protected from turbidity runoff during construction. Crossings, to allow for upstream discharge, shall provide movement of water without violating water pollution control standards of the Federal, State, and local government.

4. Monitoring of Water Areas

Monitoring of water areas affected by construction activities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall monitor all water areas affected by construction activities.

5. Oil, Fuel, and Hazardous Substance Spill Prevention and Mitigation

Prevent oil or other hazardous substances from entering the ground, drainage, or local bodies of water. Provide containment, diversionary structures, or equipment to prevent discharged oil from reaching a watercourse. Take immediate action to contain and clean up any spill of oily substances, petroleum products, and hazardous substances. Immediately report such spills to the Engineer. Provide one or more of the following preventive systems at each oil/fuel storage site. The provision of such preventive systems shall be approved by the Engineer prior to tank installation and use.

1) Dikes, berms, retaining walls, culverting, curbing, guttering, or other similar structures shall be capable of containing the contents of the largest single tank.

2) Spill diversion ponds shall be capable of containing the contents of the largest single tank.

3) Absorbent materials shall be capable of absorbing the contents of the largest single tank.

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Oil/fuel Storage Tank Installation: All oil/fuel storage tank installation shall be constructed so that a secondary means of containment is provided for the entire contents of the largest single tank. Dikes and other structures shall be positioned or located so as to provide a secondary containment identical to that required for non-mobile storage tanks. Storage tanks shall be located where they will not be subject to flooding or washout. When it is determined that the installation of containment structures or equipment to prevent discharged oil/fuel from reaching a watercourse is not practicable, a clear demonstration of such impracticability shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval prior to installation or use of the storage tank. The following shall also be provided to the Engineer for approval prior to installation use of the storage tank.

1) An oil/fuel spill contingency plan.

2) A written certification of commitment of manpower, equipment, and materials required to expeditiously control and remove the discharge oil/fuel.

Liabilities: Contractor shall be liable for the damage caused by oil/fuel spills. The penalty for failure to report the discharge of oil shall be in accordance with state and federal laws.

6. Wetlands Protection

The Contractor shall determine the location of wetlands within the project area and adjacent to the project areas. The Contractor shall instruct all personnel associated with the project of the presence of wetlands within 1,000 feet of staging areas, access roads or any other areas used during construction activities.

All construction personnel shall be advised that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming or destroying wetlands beyond actions specifically identified, anticipated, and authorized in these specifications, Construction Drawings, associated plans and environmental documents. The Contractor shall erect suitable erosion control barriers at least 30 feet upland and along the entire length of all wetland delineation lines/agricultural canals adjacent to the work site and staging areas, prohibit all access into the wetland, and ensure compliance with the paragraph “Protection of Water Resources” above.

The Contractor shall not anchor, place pipelines, or stage equipment in a manner that will cause any damage to wetlands beyond those specifically identified, anticipated, authorized in these specifications and associated Construction Drawings and environmental documents. Anchoring, placing pipeline, or staging equipment shall not occur in wetland areas. If such activities cannot be done without affecting sensitive areas outside the construction area identified in the contract documents, the activities shall cease, and the Engineer shall be immediately notified. Any actual incident involving damage to, or disturbance of, wetlands shall be reported immediately to the Engineer.

The Contractor shall provide turbidity curtains, siltation fences, hay bales, and other means and materials to prevent the pollution of any adjacent wetlands, offsite streams, intertidal areas and crossings, lakes, ditches, rivers, and other water improvements including on-site retention areas. Contractor will protect these areas from siltation from erosion, run off, concrete truck wash, mortar mixer cleanout, and other construction activities. Under no circumstances will material delivery trucks be cleaned out or washed out on Owner property. The Contractor is responsible for arranging for proper clean out facilities.

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1) Contractor is advised there shall be zero impacts to seagrass (turbidity).

Contractor shall furnish adequate turbidity curtains accordingly.

D. Protection of Wildlife Resources

1. Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to minimize interference with, disturbance to, and damage of wildlife. Species that require specific attention along with measures for their protection will be listed in the Contractor’s Environmental Protection Plan prior to the beginning of construction operation.

2. In the event that a threatened or endangered species is harmed because of construction activities, the Contractor shall cease all work and notify the Engineer. The Engineer will provide emergency contact information at the Pre-Construction Meeting.

E. Protection of Air Resources

1. The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to minimize pollution of air resources. All activities, equipment, processes and work operated or performed by the Contractor in accomplishing the specified construction shall be in strict accordance with the applicable air pollution standards of the State of Florida (Florida Statue, Chapter 403 and others) and all Federal emission and performance laws and standards.

2. Particulates, such as dust, shall be controlled at all times, including weekends, holidays, and hours when work is not in progress. The Contractor shall maintain excavations, stockpiles, haul roads, permanent and temporary access roads, plant sites, spoil areas, borrow areas, and work areas within or outside the project boundaries free from particulates that would cause air pollution standards to be exceeded or that would cause a hazard or nuisance. The Contractor shall have the necessary equipment and approved methods to control particulates as the work proceeds and before a problem develops.

F. Preservation and Recovery of Historic, Archeological, and Cultural Resources

1. Inadvertent Discoveries

If, during construction…